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Forum: Touring
04-11-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,726
Posted By Badgerjohn

the damn horse flies are the worst up here. ...

the damn horse flies are the worst up here. can't out run them.
Forum: Touring
04-10-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,726
Posted By Badgerjohn

Oh sorry, I had no intention of a gun debate. ...

Oh sorry, I had no intention of a gun debate. Just safety.

Thanks
Forum: Touring
04-10-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,726
Posted By Badgerjohn

Personal Safety While Touring

All,

Just curious about personal safety and what methods, rules etc... you employ, to avoid any harm or trouble that may arise. IE: getting robbed, or assaulted by some crazy person.

I will be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Badgerjohn

got it. thanks

got it. thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-14, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Badgerjohn

Shimano st-ef65 shifter question

All,
I just got my new shifter/brake levers. Shimano ST-EF65. Question is: they have a little red plastic lever that you can set for canti's or v-brakes. I can't for the life of me figure out if...
Forum: Touring
03-22-14, 05:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,863
Posted By Badgerjohn

Great idea! I never even thought of bringing...

Great idea! I never even thought of bringing my fly rod through Maine. Duh. Thanks for the idea.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-15-14, 06:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By Badgerjohn

phone chargers? Solar?

all,

Just curious if anyone uses a solar charger to charge their phone while touring? I see the dynamo types etc... but am wondering if solar is a good way to go? I should say I will be towing...
Forum: Touring
03-13-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By Badgerjohn

flickstand?

flickstand?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,402
Posted By Badgerjohn

I just took my mtb to be blasted and powder...

I just took my mtb to be blasted and powder coated. Cost $135. Came out WAYYYYYYYYY better than new. Freaking awesome job. Prolly would have cost me 50 bucks in paint and supplies, or more. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,282
Posted By Badgerjohn

Up here in Maine, it kinda sucks now. We are...

Up here in Maine, it kinda sucks now. We are done with the snow and cold. It hasn't warmed up forever. It is brutal!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Badgerjohn

[alright fine, I'll get the darn tool. But keep...

[alright fine, I'll get the darn tool. But keep in mind they didn't even have cone wrenches in stock today. really? No cone wrenches? Lame! I have a basement full of tools, so whats one more?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Badgerjohn

The frame is out for powder coating now. When I...

The frame is out for powder coating now. When I get to the point of needing cuts, I think I'll take to my lbs and let him do it. He does little stuff for free and I just tip him. But thanks for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Badgerjohn

The Dremel worked like a charm, thanks.

The Dremel worked like a charm, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Badgerjohn

cable housing cutting

All,

do I need a special wrench to cut my brake and shifter housing to length? Or is there a way to avoid buying a wrench and use something at home?

Thanks,

John
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Badgerjohn

Shimano cleats

All,

I am looking at pedals that are compatible with Shimano sh51 cleats only.

I am looking for these for touring. What is the difference between the other shimano cleats I see for MTB pedals?...
Forum: Touring
02-28-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By Badgerjohn

You mean the length of the stem not the height? ...

You mean the length of the stem not the height? Huh never even new that. I guess the longer one would have me hunched forward maybe too much?
Forum: Touring
02-28-14, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By Badgerjohn

Bar stem height

All,

not sure if this belongs in here but a search didn't help.

I am putting new trekking bars on my rigid frame mtb for touring and am not sure what length of stem to order? Should I go with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Badgerjohn

Since posting I agree with you on a new crank,...

Since posting I agree with you on a new crank, chain etc...
Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Badgerjohn

crank set drive train info

All,

I am tearing my old Scott rigid frame apart and turning into a touring bike, to pull a yak I think.

The front rings are beat and so is the rear freewheel. I guess it's a freewheel since...
Forum: Touring
02-24-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,701
Posted By Badgerjohn

I am turning my rigid frame mtb into a touring...

I am turning my rigid frame mtb into a touring bike. These are what I am putting on my trekking bars. They are for Canti's not v's. But there are other ones for different brakes.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-14, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By Badgerjohn

Cleaning parts etc... What to use

All,

I am tearing my mtb down to replace some parts and gear it up for some light touring. What solvents or de greaser is the best for chains, and all the other parts?

Thanks,

John
Forum: Touring
02-20-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,283
Posted By Badgerjohn

All good info. The Terry looks interesting too. ...

All good info. The Terry looks interesting too. Just no shops anywhere close that carries them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,672
Posted By Badgerjohn

Snow sucks after a while. Up here in Maine, we...

Snow sucks after a while. Up here in Maine, we have had 8 billion feet this year and it is getting old. It's pretty and fun, but dang, it's a lot of work. Get a snowblower.
Forum: Touring
02-19-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,283
Posted By Badgerjohn

saddles for touring?

All,

I see that the Brooks saddles seem to be the bomb for touring. Is that a steadfast rule? Why are they the best? Does everybody use them? Or can you recommend other saddles for touring?...
Forum: Touring
02-18-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,515
Posted By Badgerjohn

Nice gear list and links. Thanks. I hadn't...

Nice gear list and links. Thanks. I hadn't thought about rain covers for shoes. Do most people just ride through or take cover if possible?
Forum: Touring
02-17-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,515
Posted By Badgerjohn

Thanks all. I am getting lots of info here. I...

Thanks all. I am getting lots of info here. I will be touring Maine. I have never "Stealth Camped" so not sure how it works. Since I have every piece of backpack/camping gear one could imagine,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 13,929
Posted By Badgerjohn

I still ride my Schwinn Circuit. Liked it better...

I still ride my Schwinn Circuit. Liked it better than the Prologue. Boom!
Forum: Touring
02-17-14, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,515
Posted By Badgerjohn

Thanks all for the replies and links. I mean I...

Thanks all for the replies and links. I mean I will camp when it is possible, campgrounds, state parks etc... And I will stay in hotels etc... when I can't find a place to camp. Not planning on...
Forum: Touring
02-16-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By Badgerjohn

Maya trailer

Any input on the Maya trailer? Looking at trailers. Anything besides the BOB? Or is it the bomb?
Thanks
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-16-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Badgerjohn

Ok I don't get it? What actually makes the power...

Ok I don't get it? What actually makes the power on this thing? Yeah a noob question, but does it work in conjunction with a hub, or what?

Thanks
Forum: Touring
02-15-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,515
Posted By Badgerjohn

Touring info/gear lists etc..

All,

I need info on gear lists for touring, places to stay etc... I am starting out and really have no idea what to bring. I guess credit card camping would be what I am looking at. Pulling a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-13-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Badgerjohn

Dynamo/generator

Does anybody have any experience with a dynamo/ generator running a gps unit or phone? I see the old school type that spins on the tire and also a hub type.

Any input would be great. I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,362
Posted By Badgerjohn

ok what is powder coating? I want to tear down...

ok what is powder coating? I want to tear down and re paint mine this winter.
Forum: Touring
09-10-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Badgerjohn

Thanks. According to nashbar they will work on...

Thanks. According to nashbar they will work on the ends of the straight part on the inside. Too cheap to not try.
Forum: Touring
09-10-12, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Badgerjohn

I like the look of them. What kind of shifters...

I like the look of them. What kind of shifters do you have on them? Not sure if my grip shifts will work on them. Still they are cheap enough to give it a try.
Forum: Touring
09-09-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Badgerjohn

Thanks all. I will lift the bars a bit. They do...

Thanks all. I will lift the bars a bit. They do look a little low. And will try the grips. Easy steps and not expensive. I like the Jones bars posted on another thread.
Forum: Touring
09-09-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,808
Posted By Badgerjohn

Very interesting set up. I posted earlier about...

Very interesting set up. I posted earlier about sore hands and different bars. These look nice. they show the old friction thumb shifters. Wonder if they will work with grip sifters? thanks for...
Forum: Touring
09-09-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Badgerjohn

So they work with my current grip shifters? They...

So they work with my current grip shifters? They are just the ends? I think I have them on my spec. Globe. What about adding to or some other kind of bars? Not drops. Must be something out there....
Forum: Touring
09-09-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Badgerjohn

Touring on a MTB Sore hands

Hey all,

I have a Scott ridgid frame that I tour on a bit. My goal is to tour a lot of the coast of Maine. I need help on changing or adding to my bar setup. I have bar ends on it now which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,126
Posted By Badgerjohn

I went skiing in NH and it was sunny, light...

I went skiing in NH and it was sunny, light flurries and blowing like hell! gusting 50 knts. Very nice
Forum: Northeast
02-24-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,474
Posted By Badgerjohn

I live in Kittery and may offer a bit of help. ...

I live in Kittery and may offer a bit of help. At the welcome centers here in Maine they offer " for free" Explore Maine by bike. It offers all kinds of info. loops. tours, lodging etc... Lots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By Badgerjohn

mtb pedal / touring question

Not sure where to post this so I put it here. For road work and or touring on a ridgid frame MTB, do clipless pedals and a touring shoe have many advantages over cage pedals and clips? And if so,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Badgerjohn

Well I said it was a silly question.

Well I said it was a silly question.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Badgerjohn

No, I haven't purchased them yet. Getting them...

No, I haven't purchased them yet. Getting them from Nashbar, I think.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Badgerjohn

ok cool. thanks

ok cool. thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Badgerjohn

Pedals / shoe/ cleat question

Silly noob question. Forgive me.

I want to get MTB shoes, pedals. Spd clip I guess you would call them.
Question: Do the shoes come with cleats? The pedals and shoes are shimano 2 bolt and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Badgerjohn

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,521
Posted By Badgerjohn

Most of the guys would remove the rear brake for...

Most of the guys would remove the rear brake for the weight reduction. The groups would have 35 or more guys screaming down the road. Grouped tightly. Sounds kinky I know. It was dicey to say the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,521
Posted By Badgerjohn

nothing like 45 guys with no back brakes touching...

nothing like 45 guys with no back brakes touching tires at 35 mph. Good times.
Forum: Touring
09-21-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,558
Posted By Badgerjohn

You for sure want a free standing tent in the...

You for sure want a free standing tent in the keys. Solid coral rock. No way to drive in stakes. 10" nail pegs are the only thing that will go in the ground. with a BFH. Lived in a tent in key...
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