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Forum: Touring
11-24-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,654
Posted By linus

I don't think it's necessarily the TPU tubes. ...

I don't think it's necessarily the TPU tubes. It's just luck sometimes. They claim that TPU tubes are a bit more flat-resistant, but not penetration resistant If I recall correctly.
Forum: Touring
11-24-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,654
Posted By linus

4500km and no flat? :eek:

4500km and no flat? :eek:
Forum: Touring
11-24-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,654
Posted By linus

I was questioning how well TPU tubes work as...

I was questioning how well TPU tubes work as well, but high QC issues with the Tubolito tubes and their unreliable patches, I did hold off for more reliable companies to jump in.

Some reason, it...
Forum: Touring
11-27-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

Yes it does. The reason why MotoGP bikes have gas...

Yes it does. The reason why MotoGP bikes have gas tank between the seat and engine.

Stop making excuses. And your false claim with panniers makes things worse than a saddlebag.
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

In a perfect world where we don't move side to...

In a perfect world where we don't move side to side at all when we pedal, maybe you won't notice it, but when you turn in any bikes(motorcycles as well), the mass up high makes it difficult to flip...
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

You can disagree all you want, but your opinion...

You can disagree all you want, but your opinion doesn't change physics.
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

BS alert. If they are the same weight, the...

BS alert.

If they are the same weight, the top-heavy bike will be much sluggish because you have to transfer your weight one side to the other. More you lean, it's tougher to switch direction due...
Forum: Touring
11-24-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

It reminds me of this lady that I met in Vietnam....

It reminds me of this lady that I met in Vietnam. She stopped and asked me to help her tie her luggage down even tighter.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49116620498_505c497940_h.jpg
Forum: Touring
11-23-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

LOL...ok. I guess MotoGP tech and cycling techs...

LOL...ok. I guess MotoGP tech and cycling techs are wrong.
Forum: Touring
11-23-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,150
Posted By linus

The worst part of the setup is not what you have...

The worst part of the setup is not what you have or how much, it's how you carry them. Having weight that high is probably the worst part of the setup.
Forum: Touring
11-20-19, 11:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

I had a CX bike with an FSA crankset that had...

I had a CX bike with an FSA crankset that had that issue. I crashed hard because I didn't know and during a race, my crankarm fell off. Apparently they have changed the installation instruction to...
Forum: Touring
11-20-19, 11:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

The current generation of hubs that use endcaps...

The current generation of hubs that use endcaps for different axle compatibility will do the same. DTSwiss, Stan's Notubes, Hope, and etc.
Forum: Touring
11-17-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,006
Posted By linus

I think I see people might have thought that...

I think I see people might have thought that padded shorts = gel shorts. Gel shorts are extremely rare.
Forum: Touring
11-17-19, 06:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

Lanctot is the distributor in Canada. It retails...

Lanctot is the distributor in Canada. It retails for like $13.
Forum: Touring
11-17-19, 02:12 AM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

AFAIK, The movie Lara Croft/Tomb Raider was...

AFAIK, The movie Lara Croft/Tomb Raider was filmed there.
Forum: Touring
11-16-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,242
Posted By linus

People will do anything to get attention these...

People will do anything to get attention these days.
Forum: Touring
11-16-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49076537127_2d...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49076537127_2d459ec7fe_h.jpg


Siem Reap just before heading back to Phnom Penh.

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Forum: Touring
11-16-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

Found more photos!!

I'm preparing for my annual tour that starts in two weeks, I found more photos from my Gopro and back up microSD cards.



This sums up what you would expect if it starts to rain in Laos or...
Forum: Touring
11-15-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,712
Posted By linus

It's normal. I've seen a lot.

It's normal. I've seen a lot.
Forum: Touring
11-15-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By linus

Upside down Quadlock mount. You monster. ...

Upside down Quadlock mount. You monster.

Love the Casio watch btw.
Forum: Touring
11-14-19, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,389
Posted By linus

I still can't make up my mind. I guess I can try...

I still can't make up my mind. I guess I can try one and see how it goes.

It bothers me since I try not to carry any tool that has a single duty.
Forum: Touring
11-14-19, 11:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

Instead, get one of these ...

Instead, get one of these

https://live.staticflickr.com/4879/45369905024_8e5c1f97ed_h.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
11-13-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,300
Posted By linus

Boiling water in Ziploc bag? :eek:

Boiling water in Ziploc bag? :eek:
Forum: Touring
11-13-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

If you carry any type of tape, just carry Gorilla...

If you carry any type of tape, just carry Gorilla tape and be done with. Enve uses Gorilla tape for their tubeless rims so it should be strong enough as a tire boot.
Forum: Touring
11-13-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,389
Posted By linus

That Olympus is an interesting option. Thanks.

That Olympus is an interesting option. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
11-12-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,562
Posted By linus

Well done brother. I'm curious, can you post...

Well done brother.

I'm curious, can you post your pack list? What's the weight of the whole bike with all the gear?
Forum: Touring
11-12-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,923
Posted By linus

Damn. 9/11 Terrorists really won the war. They...

Damn. 9/11 Terrorists really won the war. They did take away the freedoms that we had forever.
Forum: Touring
11-12-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,642
Posted By linus

My bike gets regular checks and wheels are built...

My bike gets regular checks and wheels are built well with field service in mind(DT hubs and J-bend spokes).

If my frame fails, which is why I have either Ti or Stainless steel frames, but if they...
Forum: Touring
11-12-19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,389
Posted By linus

So definitely worth carrying PointAndShoot camera...

So definitely worth carrying PointAndShoot camera if I have RX100?

Thanks
Forum: Touring
11-12-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,389
Posted By linus

My friends are professionals, but they don't bike...

My friends are professionals, but they don't bike so they just gave a couple of feedback based on what I told them.

They explained focal length blah blah, depth blah blah, and aperture blah blah....
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,389
Posted By linus

Noob Friendly Camera Questions

I'm looking for a camera that I can handle. A simple Point-And-Shoot will do since I'm a terrible shooter. My friend suggested Sony RX100 MK7 or Canon G7X MK3 since I will record videos as well. Will...
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

If you are, maybe you can stop by Trek store to...

If you are, maybe you can stop by Trek store to pick up a set of tires.
...
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,075
Posted By linus

Latest ...

Latest

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49056495891_eef1205995_k.jpg
The mount on my stem is Lifeproof phone mount.
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ...

Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49051303906_32a2afdace_h.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49050797253_59a1f3e0b0_h.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,300
Posted By linus

A grown man shouldn't be eating out of cans or...

A grown man shouldn't be eating out of cans or plastic bags IMO. ;)
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

Saw that a long time ago. I guess we interpret...

Saw that a long time ago. I guess we interpret the articles differently. Also, those are not a fair comparison(size, category, and etc)
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

Do you have any data to support your claim? I'm...

Do you have any data to support your claim? I'm interested in trying out Cinturto for the next trip.
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,923
Posted By linus

It's a piece of good information knowing that...

It's a piece of good information knowing that technically it can be confiscated.
Forum: Touring
11-10-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,418
Posted By linus

I think Velcro works the best. My...

I think Velcro works the best.

My Salsa/Revelate bag was not made for my frame, but it fits well and velcro straps don't hide my S&S couplers. I think Velcro straps help to fit tight.
...
Forum: Touring
11-10-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,384
Posted By linus

Be more precise about what you are asking. What...

Be more precise about what you are asking. What information are you looking for?
Forum: Touring
11-10-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,923
Posted By linus

Every year I flew to Oregon for the last three...

Every year I flew to Oregon for the last three years with a full tube of glue in my bike case without any issue.
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,833
Posted By linus

Am I in a modeling forum or something? LOL

Am I in a modeling forum or something? LOL
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

Laos ...

Laos
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49051304641_c6fffae73f_h.jpg

Beginning of a long climb from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
...
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

NoControl, I use Schwalbe Tube #18...

NoControl, I use Schwalbe Tube #18 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=18) . I was using Vittoria Extralight tubes, but now I stick to Schwalbe for the suppleness of...
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

Yep standard without any knobs. ...

Yep standard without any knobs.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/613x387/image_3076_jpeg_c3155406f6ac715c6528f9e086e617a0ea6ae5ad.jpg
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,291
Posted By linus

Panaracer Gravelking Smooth. /thread

Panaracer Gravelking Smooth.

/thread
Forum: Touring
11-07-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By linus

It was amazing. I highly recommend these...

It was amazing. I highly recommend these countries if you don't mind the rough roads. I'll be doing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia starting coming December to February. I can't wait!...
Forum: Touring
11-07-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

Kwang Si Falls, Laos. ...

Kwang Si Falls, Laos.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49030714037_c6bfebab7d_h.jpg
Forum: Touring
11-07-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,936
Posted By linus

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49030701932_fe...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49030701932_fed0689a27_h.jpg

Laos.
Forum: Touring
11-07-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By linus

Last year in Luang Prabang, Laos. The first day...

Last year in Luang Prabang, Laos. The first day of a month-long tour to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Everything worked well. I'll make a minor adjustment for this year's tour since I like to fix what's...
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