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Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By robow

In case you need even more potential hand...

In case you need even more potential hand positions and places to attach your electronics:
...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By robow

I could see this being 1" in the photo. ...

I could see this being 1" in the photo.
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Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By robow

What are the top 5 mechanical problems that you are likely to face while on tour ?

What do you feel are the top 5 mechanical problems that you are likely to face while on tour ? Number one is obviously a flat tire due to a puncture. But what are other very common problems that...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 882
Posted By robow

I rarely plan a zero day but then my tours are...

I rarely plan a zero day but then my tours are generally 7-10 days. Often the weather might create one or more likely a short riding day instead. Last summer I rode 16 decent days in a row and my...
Forum: Touring
02-03-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,712
Posted By robow

I understand now why that wouldn't work. The last...

I understand now why that wouldn't work. The last time I had to hang my bike was in an open baggage car in DC in route to Pittsburgh and we had much more room as the hooks were along a wall with no...
Forum: Touring
02-03-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,712
Posted By robow

Could you carry with you a small piece of rope or...

Could you carry with you a small piece of rope or a couple feet of 1" web strap that you could run thru your wheel and then hang that on a hook ? Or would that be against regulation 24 B176. Section...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 847
Posted By robow

the SockGuy for all my warmer weather needs but...

the SockGuy for all my warmer weather needs but like some wool blends when it turns chilly
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 795
Posted By robow

I've still got some life on my Marathon Supremes,...

I've still got some life on my Marathon Supremes, which I have really enjoyed touring with the past 2 or 3 years but like Fishboat suggested above, I have been looking at those Conti Contact Urbans...
01-27-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 134
Posted By robow

Suggestions for a compatible smaller chainring

I'm considering a Samox G3 44-28 crankset for touring. 104/64 BCD but would love to change out the small ring to a 26 T. Anyone have any suggestions ? As always, thank you for your input...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 522
Posted By robow

Started this summer with the "new and improved"...

Started this summer with the "new and improved" Ride Now TPU's and now have several hundred miles on that bike with no punctures while riding. I did experience a single puncture when simply changing...
01-08-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By robow

Well I finally got that son of a b#### out of...

Well I finally got that son of a b#### out of there. Had to do what some suggested and that was, take a Dremel and put a slice through that hole wide enough that I could hammer a flat bladed screw...
01-07-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By robow

I tried an extracting bolt but the aluminum is...

I tried an extracting bolt but the aluminum is too soft and it just won't grab enough, wallows hole out more so. Yes, the fixing bolt is shot and I know that I will need to drop at least $25 for a...
01-07-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By robow

Unfortunately loosening those pinch bolts didn't...

Unfortunately loosening those pinch bolts didn't help before. Do you think if you mixed up some JB Weld epoxy and took a bolt with a hex head and coated beneath the head and just inside the hole and...
01-06-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By robow

Removing a stripped out crank arm fixing or pressure bolt

Anyone have any suggestions how you might remove a stripped out non drive side crank arm fixing or pressure bolt. I was surprised at just how easily the aluminum hex hole stripped out. I need to...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,858
Posted By robow

I would disagree, the location of the bars...

I would disagree, the location of the bars whether they are too low and/or too far out has everything to do with comfort on a bike, and no one set up is ideal for everyone.
Forum: Touring
12-13-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,942
Posted By robow

From 6 weeks ago, an advertisement for Ortlieb,...

From 6 weeks ago, an advertisement for Ortlieb, "4 out of every 5 seasoned bicycle tourists use Ortlieb Panniers"
Ha
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Forum: Touring
12-13-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,675
Posted By robow

Hey, I resemble that remark. I may not have the...

Hey, I resemble that remark. I may not have the one I need but I'm sure I have the one for a bike that I no longer own : (
Forum: Touring
12-11-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,429
Posted By robow

classic : )

classic : )
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 947
Posted By robow

You have to purchase the round interlocking disc...

You have to purchase the round interlocking disc for the one Mount above. You then attach your light to the Round Disc via many ways that can be done
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,675
Posted By robow

and I doubt that you will. I have owned both...

and I doubt that you will. I have owned both their racks and their panniers for many years and everything has been of very decent quality but, try and contact them with a simple question , good...
Forum: Touring
12-04-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 947
Posted By robow

Could you use something like this ? I was...

Could you use something like this ? I was thinking about trying to mount a Garmin Varia Radar on my Brooks via this mount....
Forum: Touring
12-04-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,675
Posted By robow

Stuart, please don't misunderstand me, I'm not...

Stuart, please don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that the aluminum Axiom rack is as strong as the steel Tubus, I'm just saying that it's adequately strong for most people's needs, or at least...
Forum: Touring
12-04-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,429
Posted By robow

I for one will never be a "bike packer", not...

I for one will never be a "bike packer", not because it's not cool, but because there is no way in hell that I can swing my leg over that seat pack in order to mount the bike, as I can barely just...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,675
Posted By robow

I think this is also the reason the Axiom Journey...

I think this is also the reason the Axiom Journey rack is so solid and can hold a lot of weight is the second complete loop to the rear.
One other thing I consider when buying a rack is does it have...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,335
Posted By robow

The one nice thing about a 1x is that if you...

The one nice thing about a 1x is that if you wanted a touch higher high and could tolerate a slightly higher low, is to throw a chainring on up front with 2 more teeth which is what I would likely do...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 04:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,335
Posted By robow

First, it's been almost 3 years since this thread...

First, it's been almost 3 years since this thread originated so Badger might not be around.
As to your question, according to Sheldon Brown's gear calculator, you'll be spinning out by about 19...
Forum: Touring
12-01-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,675
Posted By robow

Seems this just came up, but anyway. I own both...

Seems this just came up, but anyway. I own both an Axiom Journey, (three of us use this model and have had no problems) and the Tubus. Both are very strong and will probably get the job done. You can...
Forum: Touring
11-28-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,228
Posted By robow

I began using the TPU tubes, RideNow tubes about...

I began using the TPU tubes, RideNow tubes about 4 months ago on my 32mm tire road bike. They've come down in price to where they are now very competitive with butyl tubes. After almost a thousand...
Forum: Touring
11-26-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,228
Posted By robow

What about this 46mm wide one below ? If you...

What about this 46mm wide one below ? If you don't mind some tread, there are plenty of 26" mountain bike tires that are tubeless but then you likely knew that already.
...
Forum: Touring
11-24-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By robow

Yes, you have to decide how much you want to be...

Yes, you have to decide how much you want to be pampered on these types of rides that carry your gear each day. Some will provide meals, generally breakfast and dinner but lunch will be on your own...
Forum: Touring
11-22-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By robow

It seems almost every state has a ride set up...

It seems almost every state has a ride set up like GOBA anymore and so you have a lot of options. I'm guessing it depends on if you have a certain time frame in mind ? Over the years I have...
11-10-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 194
Posted By robow

Which Bottom Bracket ?

I'm in need of a new bottom bracket, the original was an English threaded FSA Mega Exo BB-70/68, opening for the spine of the crank is 19mm. Does anyone have any suggestions or links to a reasonably...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,323
Posted By robow

Looking back, I'm sure I've toured with at least...

Looking back, I'm sure I've toured with at least a half dozen individuals with Bike Fridays, and though one did pull that "suitcase trailer", all the others used their standard Ortlieb panniers with...
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,088
Posted By robow

Coghlans offers very similar stakes to the MSR...

Coghlans offers very similar stakes to the MSR Groundhogs at a lesser price but I suspect they're made from a lesser grade aluminum as I had one bend when trying to beat on it into some rocky soil....
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,322
Posted By robow

The only thing I don't like about my Tubus rack,...

The only thing I don't like about my Tubus rack, besides the weight, is the fact that it doesn't have a top cover built in. This can be somewhat easily rectified but since I don't run with fenders,...
Forum: Touring
11-05-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,322
Posted By robow

You could be correct, I've always thought the 154...

You could be correct, I've always thought the 154 lbs seemed excessive but just quoted what has forever been stated on their website. Those darn Canucks don't know their kilos from their lbs....
Forum: Touring
11-05-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,322
Posted By robow

Though Tubus racks are excellent, and I own one,...

Though Tubus racks are excellent, and I own one, if you want something lighter and far less expensive, you might consider an Axiom Journey rear rack. It is well thought out and supposedly will handle...
Forum: Touring
11-05-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,088
Posted By robow

The MSR Mini Ground Hog stakes work quite well...

The MSR Mini Ground Hog stakes work quite well and are lightweight and compact, 6" length. I own the longer Ground Hog stakes as well but rarely need 11" length (but I'm sure now that I've stated...
Forum: Touring
11-02-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,088
Posted By robow

yep, that's me btw, MSR Groundhog stakes are...

yep, that's me
btw, MSR Groundhog stakes are sturdy critters
Forum: Touring
10-17-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By robow

Thanks. Your ride took you thru my very neck of...

Thanks. Your ride took you thru my very neck of the woods, and I ride on many of those same roads and thru those same towns frequently. You're correct when you talk about the wind, almost always a...
Forum: Touring
10-17-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By robow

Very neat ! Is there an actual route map that...

Very neat ! Is there an actual route map that can be blown up ? I would like to see your Indiana-Illinois corridor route that I know so well. It looks like you may have caught some of the old...
10-16-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By robow

The spokes are 14 gauge, 2mm. I asked the owner...

The spokes are 14 gauge, 2mm. I asked the owner to bring me the front wheel for comparison and those spokes don't even register 0 on the Park Tensionoometer, Ha. Loose as a goose. I'm getting it...
10-16-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By robow

A question on spoke tension

A friend recently obtained this bike and rebuilt a taco-ed rear wheel but wants me to true it. What spoke tension should I be looking at, drive and non drive side according to my Park Tool spoke...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By robow

I generally use single overnight out and back...

I generally use single overnight out and back trips in order to sort out new equipment or make sure everything is working properly before a longer tour, but then they can sure be fun in their own...
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,154
Posted By robow

And this is why I continue to come back to the...

And this is why I continue to come back to the touring forum after almost 20 years, you just can't find this valuable info anywhere else.
You guys are killin' it here.
Forum: Touring
09-27-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,689
Posted By robow

I'm touring in the rural south when I find myself...

I'm touring in the rural south when I find myself on a really really crummy gravel road. I ask this old codger, "How long until the road turns back to asphalt ?"
He says, "no more than a couple...
Forum: Touring
09-25-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 860
Posted By robow

Hard to go wrong with Mavic A 719 or A 319, DT...

Hard to go wrong with Mavic A 719 or A 319, DT Swiss TK 540, or Velocity Dyad 36 hole rims. If money is tight I would consider Sun Rhyno's or Mavic 119, though they might take a little longer to true...
Forum: Touring
09-25-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 860
Posted By robow

I couldn't agree more, a new heavy duty wheelset...

I couldn't agree more, a new heavy duty wheelset is worth its weight in gold when touring. You can duct tape and zip tie a lot of problems when touring to get you by, but wheel problems can stop you...
Forum: Touring
09-25-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,839
Posted By robow

OK, this seems pretty unbelievable. I've had...

OK, this seems pretty unbelievable. I've had more than that before breakfast on rare occasions.
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,416
Posted By robow

I always build my bikes up with 44 cm bars. If...

I always build my bikes up with 44 cm bars. If you purchase a bike in a 55 or 56 size frame, they almost always come with 42 cm. I prefer them slightly wider for improved leverage and handling (and...
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