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Forum: Living Car Free
08-12-18, 12:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,224
Posted By trek2

I don't think you need a special drivers license...

I don't think you need a special drivers license in the US for a class A. But as someone who has had various RVs over the course of 40 years, I would caution anyone to do a good bit of research...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-12-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,237
Posted By trek2

Thans for the ink DubT...

Thans for the ink DubT (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/dubt-177892.html), and the post with pictures Ludkeh (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/ludkeh-189133.html). Sounds like both set ups are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,237
Posted By trek2

It would be wonderful to see some pictures of...

It would be wonderful to see some pictures of both the BaFang drive setup and the hub motor. Does the mid drive require you to pedal out of phase? And is your timing chain still on the left side? ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-06-16, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By trek2

Looks like a scenic workout. You mentioned...

Looks like a scenic workout. You mentioned gravel. What size tires are you using?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-29-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,409
Posted By trek2

Forresterace, your Sirus and the backstory are...

Forresterace, your Sirus and the backstory are very interesting. Since it has shorter chainstays than most touring bikes, how is the handling? I no longer have my Trek 520 for loaded touring, and...
Forum: Touring
11-02-15, 12:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,974
Posted By trek2

Bike Friday Haul-a-Day cargo bike. Check their...

Bike Friday Haul-a-Day cargo bike. Check their website-its made to haul weight and has the low step through frame and strong wheels.
Forum: Touring
07-06-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,629
Posted By trek2

On my Specialized Secteur I'm finding a Jandd...

On my Specialized Secteur I'm finding a Jandd handlebar bag works nicely. Small enough to fit inside the brifter cables, light, but big enough to be useful.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-05-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By trek2

I realize this is an old post, but I'm planning...

I realize this is an old post, but I'm planning ahead for next August. Do I understand correctly that cars can be parked overnight at Colonial Creek? On the highway shoulder, or in the day-use area?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By trek2

disc brakes + flat tire

My Specialized Secteur has Avid BB5 disc brakes. Haven't had a flat yet :thumb:,but which way do I lay the wheel when fixing a rear flat? I'm used to laying it so the cog set is up, but with a disc...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-24-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By trek2

Upgrade wheels or tires?

I have a Trek 730, 1995, so I realize that it's a heavy bike. But for moderate paced paved road rides, which would provide the most improvement; better wheels, or smoother rolling tires. And which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-18-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By trek2

Thanks everyone, for the information. Our tandem...

Thanks everyone, for the information. Our tandem rides tend to be fairly short, 40 miles counts as long for us these days, and I find myself on the hoods 99% of the time. So, a bar change is in my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By trek2

I'm running cantilevers, not sure what brand. I...

I'm running cantilevers, not sure what brand. I was figuring on keeping these.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By trek2

Flat bars-shifters?

Thinking of converting our Rodriguez from drop bars/barcons to flat or trekking bars. Wondering what shifters to use. It's 8 speed. Can Grip shift work on a tandem? Has anyone used trekking bars on...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-02-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By trek2

If you can ride Chuckanut on a weekday, choose...

If you can ride Chuckanut on a weekday, choose that. As the previous poster said, the trail is not paved, and you wouldn't have the great views of the water that you will get as you go south.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-30-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,084
Posted By trek2

Outstanding build up! It looks fast just...

Outstanding build up! It looks fast just standing still.

About the the only similarity between it my BF Pocket Companion is the name :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,588
Posted By trek2

I just came across your post. Looks great; I have...

I just came across your post. Looks great; I have been wondering about drop bars on my Trek 730, the same dark green by the way, and I like your install. Did you get a quill/threaded adaptor for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By trek2

Nice job; I also went back and checked your other...

Nice job; I also went back and checked your other posting on this. So I read about your reasoning for selecting a larger frame size for the upright positioning. I tried a friend's build of your same...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,111
Posted By trek2

Thanks for all the responses. If I could travel...

Thanks for all the responses. If I could travel with the bikes in the RV I would, they would certainly stay cleaner. But since they're outside, I thought that aluminum might be a better frame choice....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,111
Posted By trek2

folder with suspension?

Currently I have a Bike Friday, and when I travel in my RV it rides on the back. But I'd rather use something with more suspension when traveling with the RV. I do end up mostly on pavement, but also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,212
Posted By trek2

I'll be interested to see what others respond...

I'll be interested to see what others respond with; I'm interested in these Motobecane adventure bikes also. There is a review by somone on YouTube; search for Motobecane or Windsor bikes. He gives a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-12, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By trek2

a bike with my RV

I have room for only one bike on the back of my RV (my wife gets the other bike spot), so my question is whether or not I should get a hybrid with a front shock, or look for something along the lines...
Forum: Touring
07-26-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,361
Posted By trek2

I wonder if the amount of tire clearance depends...

I wonder if the amount of tire clearance depends on the age of the 520? Mine was a 2004, and Pasela 35s barely fit under the fenders. I would occasionally have problems with gravel getting caught on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By trek2

What a great trip report, with great photos! Nice...

What a great trip report, with great photos! Nice job. A question: did you take any special precautions against the goat head thorns that seem to be all over eastern WA and eastern OR.?

Dan
BF...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-24-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
Posted By trek2

Nice pics. When we do this ride, we usually run...

Nice pics. When we do this ride, we usually run the loop the other way around, so that we're coming down Hwy 2 through the Tumwater Canyon; makes it easier to look at the river, etc. Of course, then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-12, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,525
Posted By trek2

re: dream commuter

Your Swift looks great. Will you be folding it much in this configuration?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Posted By trek2

Very nicely done! What size tires are you running...

Very nicely done! What size tires are you running on that?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,429
Posted By trek2

My Bike Friday Companion was purchased after my...

My Bike Friday Companion was purchased after my other bike was destroyed when I was hit by a truck. I intended to get another bike later on, but a year+ later, I haven't really found the need. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,822
Posted By trek2

I have about 2500 miles on my Pocket Companion....

I have about 2500 miles on my Pocket Companion. When I spoke with Walter at the BF factory, it sounded like the frame is basically the same as a NWT, minus the trailer braze on and having only one...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,707
Posted By trek2

I too have switched to metal BMX pedals over the...

I too have switched to metal BMX pedals over the past year. I like them quite well, but find that the pins are sure digging holes in my Tevas. I'd hate to lose their "grippiness", but I also don't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,551
Posted By trek2

Great video! You did a nice job of capturing the...

Great video! You did a nice job of capturing the feeling of climbing. How was the descent with regards to little wheels, fully loaded bikes, brake/rim heating?
Thanks for posting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By trek2

steel frames + rust

My wife's older Trek hybrid, steel-framed 730, has 2 drain holes on the seat stays, near the rear dropouts. This bike has been on the back of our RV, on a bike rack, for 3000+ miles, being used at...
Forum: Touring
03-10-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,088
Posted By trek2

Thanks for all the info. Sorry to have started a...

Thanks for all the info. Sorry to have started a bit of a flame war. I'll keep checking around; I need to replace my pickup-destroyed Trek 520.
Forum: Touring
03-10-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,088
Posted By trek2

Motobecane Gran Turismo Road Bike

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/gran_turismo.htm

This bike is available through Bikes Direct for $699, and sure looks like a reasonable touring bike. Unless I am missing something...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-25-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By trek2

Thanks for the quick replies, and all the...

Thanks for the quick replies, and all the information.

The condo we are staying in has a marina vallarta address. I will contact them and see if they have any bikes to rent. Sounds like that...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-22-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By trek2

I originally was thinking of boxing up my Bike...

I originally was thinking of boxing up my Bike Friday to take down to PV for the week we are staying (in November). But from what I'm reading, it sounds like cycling around town wouldn't be much fun....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By trek2

Again, thanks for the information.

Again, thanks for the information.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By trek2

Thanks for the responses. Perhaps I should have...

Thanks for the responses. Perhaps I should have added that I have spent a bit of time touring on a Trek 520; which of the two (Dahon TR or Bike Friday) would give me a similar ride? Or am I expecting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By trek2

Dahon Speed TR/ Bike Friday Companion

I have no experience with either one. I have looked through messages in this forum, and found a few bits of information, but more would be helpful.
So, any thoughts on how these would compare, for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By trek2

Novarra vs. Bridgestone?

I have a Bridgestone MB5, with rather worn out components, and a recently acquired Novarra Arriba of similar vintage (no suspension, 7 speed, tange tubing) in fair shape. I could switch its...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By trek2

Nice bike, and the fold with bag is surprising....

Nice bike, and the fold with bag is surprising. What kind of racks are those?
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