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Forum: Touring
05-18-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,395
Posted By ikeonabike

Weird. It's really surprising that a 49cm Soma...

Weird. It's really surprising that a 49cm Soma Saga DC would weight more than a 58cm LHT. Thanks for the source link.
Forum: Touring
05-18-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,395
Posted By ikeonabike

What makes you think it's heavier than a LHT? The...

What makes you think it's heavier than a LHT? The rim brake version of the Saga is lighter than a LHT. I assume this one is as well.

~ike
Forum: Touring
06-26-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,483
Posted By ikeonabike

How much will a cheap bike cost in Colombia?

How much is a cheap 26" mountain bike or hybrid in Colombia? Are those bikes likely to be compatible with the parts that come standard on bikes in the US?

My fiancee and I have been planning a...
08-15-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,061
Posted By ikeonabike

Bikeradar basically said they couldn't get...

Bikeradar basically said they couldn't get through the Fahgettaboudit or the On Guard Bulldog Mini without a power tool. With a power tool there was about a two-and-a-half minute difference in cut...
08-15-12, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,061
Posted By ikeonabike

Any practical advantage to Fahgettaboudit over any other mini u-lock?

I know the Fahgettaboudit is thicker and will therefore take longer to cut with a power tool. But a couple more minutes probably won't make a difference if a thief is using a dremel.

Is there any...
05-30-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,111
Posted By ikeonabike

There's definitely an Alpina 2 triple: ...

There's definitely an Alpina 2 triple:

http://www.bikemania.biz/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Sugino_Alpina_2_Triple

The description just says that it has nicer chainrings than the XD. I'm...
05-29-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,111
Posted By ikeonabike

What's the deal with Sugino cranks? XD vs Alpina 2?

Trying to decide on a new crank and sadly finding a dearth of useful online information when it comes to Sugino products.

Are the crankarms the exact same on all the XD models (XD350, XD500,...
Forum: Touring
06-27-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Posted By ikeonabike

There's an idea... I'll look into their...

There's an idea... I'll look into their international shipping info. Thanks!
Forum: Touring
06-27-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Posted By ikeonabike

Thanks for the links! Just what I'm looking for. ...

Thanks for the links! Just what I'm looking for.

All the international airlines I looked at charge $200 for international oversized. I know it's hit or miss with airline checkers actually charging...
Forum: Touring
06-24-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Posted By ikeonabike

Buying a budget "touring" bike in Milan, Italy?

How difficult and expensive would it be to pick up an old rigid mountain bike in Milan, as opposed to in a major city in the US? Does Italy have an equivalent to craigslist?

I'm biking from Dublin...
Forum: Touring
11-29-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
Posted By ikeonabike

I'm terrible at describing these things, but I...

I'm terrible at describing these things, but I found a pic that shows what I've got in mind:

http://www.commonwheel.org.uk/mtb-touring-bike

Looks straight forward enough.
Forum: Touring
11-24-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By ikeonabike

Thanks. I'm curious about one other thing: the...

Thanks. I'm curious about one other thing: the 700 Rhyno Lite rim is listed as weighing 420g while the 26 model weighs 550g. If they're the same width and extrusion model, how is that possible? Any...
Forum: Touring
11-23-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By ikeonabike

Will 1.5 tires fit on 26 Sun Lite Rims?

I'm looking for a set of tough touring rims that can run both 1.5 or 2 inch tires. Will Sun Rhyno Lites handle both sizes? What about Velocity Cliffhangers or Chukkers?

I'll be on the road a lot...
Forum: Touring
11-23-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
Posted By ikeonabike

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I'm considering...

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I'm considering putting brake levers on the vertical sections of the trekking bars, so my hands would be in a similar position to how they are when I brake from the hoods...
Forum: Touring
11-22-10, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
Posted By ikeonabike

Brake levers mounted on sides of trekking bars?

Anyone run their trekking bars with brake levers mounted on the sides? Are there any considerations I need to take into account as far as the brake levers I use if I go with this setup?

I'll...
Forum: Touring
11-18-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,200
Posted By ikeonabike

Yo. I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to...

Yo. I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to see how your Basil Forest Handlebatr Bag has held up. Does it sag when loaded? Is it easy to open and close when riding? Is the attachment mechanism...
04-19-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,626
Posted By ikeonabike

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling that would...

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling that would be the case.

Do you think that swapping out the crankset for a 26/36/48 Sugino will cause any shifting problems with the front derailleur?
04-19-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,626
Posted By ikeonabike

Yeah, she's going on a fully loaded tour through...

Yeah, she's going on a fully loaded tour through Europe in a couple months. I think Austria is on her itinerary and it ain't flat...

I'm pretty sure she has a short derailleur now. Do you know any...
04-19-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,626
Posted By ikeonabike

Can a Campagnolo Mirage rear deraileur handle an 11-32 cassette?

My friend is planning her first big bike tour, but she needs lower gearing on her bike.

She currently has a 30-42-52 crankset and a 13-26 cassette, with Campagnolo Mirage derailleurs and shifters....
Forum: Touring
09-26-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,284
Posted By ikeonabike

Thanks for all the feedback. I'll probably go...

Thanks for all the feedback. I'll probably go with the XD-350.

Garthr, I saw those cheap cranksets at JensonUSA, but there aren't any in stock. I'm pretty sure that it's a discontinued product...
Forum: Touring
09-25-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,284
Posted By ikeonabike

Sugino 600 vs. Sugino 350 cranksets

I'm planning to buy a Windsor Tourist in the next couple months and I will need to swap out the crankset before I can do any loaded touring. Lots of people tour with the Sugino XD-600, but is there...
07-12-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,250
Posted By ikeonabike

thanks for the info T-Mar. you seem to be the...

thanks for the info T-Mar. you seem to be the reining online guru when it comes to univegas. almost all the info i found on them came from your archived posts. any idea why there's so little info...
07-11-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,250
Posted By ikeonabike

Thanks much to all for the advice. I'm going to...

Thanks much to all for the advice. I'm going to test ride the Specialissima tomorrow. If it fits well, I'll likely buy. I wish I knew how to tell what year the bike was. I've read that the later,...
Forum: Touring
07-09-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By ikeonabike

Univega Specialissima vs equivalent Trek/Miyata/Schwinn/etc Tourers?

I'm considering purchasing a Univega Specialissima I found on craigslist, but I've been surprised at the dearth of info available about Univega touring bikes. I know most were built by Miyata, but...
07-09-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,250
Posted By ikeonabike

Univega Specialissima vs equivalent Miyata or Trek Tourer?

I'm considering purchasing a Univega Specialissima I found on craigslist, but I've been surprised at the dearth of info available about Univega touring bikes. I know most were built by Miyata, but...
Forum: Recumbent
03-30-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 874
Posted By ikeonabike

Best standard SWB wheels?

I'm trying to compare component specs (especially wheels) on recumbents before buying anything.

The Giro 20 and the Volae Tour each come with Alex DA16 rims

The Ran V-Rex just says Jet Set
...
03-30-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,803
Posted By ikeonabike

Alex Y2000 vs. Alex DA16 rims vs. Jet Set rims

anyone know which is the highest/lowest quality rims?

i'm trying to compare component specs (especially wheels) on recumbents before buying anything.

two of the bikes i'm looking at come with...
Forum: Touring
03-20-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By ikeonabike

Anyone tried Louis Garneau BB-46 Panniers?

I'm considering ordering a pair, but i can't find one customer review which makes me nervous. Is there a reason no one uses these bags?

they're the size i want and they've got pockets. i used a...
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