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09-23-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,035
Posted By biketocamp

My pleasure. Thank you for tuning in. I've had a...

My pleasure. Thank you for tuning in. I've had a really bad accident several years ago. Big advocate of visibility and these lights are small enough with enough power to not be overwhelming motorist...
09-10-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,035
Posted By biketocamp

For sure! Thanks for checking it out. I got hit...

For sure! Thanks for checking it out. I got hit by a car years ago and suffered from it for 2 years without riding. I'm big on safety and living in NYC, I advocate for everyone to have lighting on...
09-10-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,035
Posted By biketocamp

Daytime Running Lights - Get Them! Video

Hi everyone. I'm a big advocate of safety so I figured I drop this post here. If you're a commuter, road cyclist, touring etc. I think everyone should invest in a set of daytime running lights. Here...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,191
Posted By biketocamp

An older club ride I was on started at 7am so I'm...

An older club ride I was on started at 7am so I'm trained for that time and adapted it to my ride. It's finished at 9am and then we can all go for coffee or people can just leave. Enough time to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,191
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks... yeah I feel as though 7am is perfect....

Thanks... yeah I feel as though 7am is perfect. Plus I have more time afterwards to work/ enjoy the weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,191
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks. Yeah, I'm an early bird and 7 am works...

Thanks. Yeah, I'm an early bird and 7 am works perfectly. Sometimes I'm beat but I suck it up with a shot of home-brewed black coffee. My goal is to build more community around what I'm doing and get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,191
Posted By biketocamp

Started a cycling club and wanted some opinions from folks here

Hi everyone. I started a cycling club here to help build up a community of cyclist to get fit with like-minded individuals. It's based in NYC and yes, there are many cycling clubs already here Rapha,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

So far so good. Been riding the new set of Rubino...

So far so good. Been riding the new set of Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0's for a bit now since my incident. They're great on the puncture-resistant side but are much slower than my previous tire. I flatted...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,243
Posted By biketocamp

My Custom Built Trek Emonda ALR

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/705x940/trek_emonda_alr_14456fdc2054d1c646ae83952d1028d0916d2c36.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By biketocamp

Any Cool Places To Ride In San Diego, California?

Visiting San Diego next month for a work trip. I'm only gonna be there for the Weekend, Fri-Mon and brining my road bike of course. I wanted to try and get a few early morning rides in and was...
Forum: Touring
08-16-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By biketocamp

Bike Touring New Mexico's Valles Caldera Supervolcano Images

Hey folks! I have an image gallery with a short video of bike touring inside New Mexico’s Valles Caldera is up on my blog site. This was a solo trip I did across 4 days in remote Jemez Mountains. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By biketocamp

How to climb hills with Wahoo Data - Video

Hey folks,

Thought I'd post this video here to help some people out who are just getting into cycling. Geared for the beginner who's looking to take their fitness to the next level. Climbing will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,500
Posted By biketocamp

Yeah since they were compatible with the rest of...

Yeah since they were compatible with the rest of my R8000 group, I just took them off my old bike. Nothing wrong with them, and they shift great.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,500
Posted By biketocamp

Yeah I have long legs and short torso. This seems...

Yeah I have long legs and short torso. This seems to fit pretty great. I do think I need a longer stem. Currently riding 110mm. Maybe I will get a 120mm or 130mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,500
Posted By biketocamp

Haha yeah, it's a bit long. The camera is also in...

Haha yeah, it's a bit long. The camera is also in superview so it's bending the image a bit. Yeah, all my frames are 58cm and my post sticks up a bit. 60cm was a bit to large for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-19, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,500
Posted By biketocamp

My new Trek Emonda ALR Custom Build

Pretty psyched on my new Trek ALR. I built it custom from the frame up. It's a nice climber, fast and great all arounder. Looking forward to more rides with it.

Trek Emonda ALR Custom - First...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 459
Posted By biketocamp

Announcing NYC Club Ride - Troop Ride All Is Welcome

Hi everyone. I thought this will be a great place to drop this post and info to my group ride that I just started. It's a 30-mile ride that I lead out in New York City. We start at my local cafe with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Nice! Which Specialized tires do you ride, the...

Nice! Which Specialized tires do you ride, the Turbo? If so, they are great tires. I used to race with them but found them to go pretty quick.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for checking it out. Nice! I've tried many...

Thanks for checking it out. Nice! I've tried many tires and Vittoria's tend to be my favorite despite this happening to them. I ended up getting a pair of the Rubino Pro G2.0's. Looking forward to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Right on... you're absolutely right. The roads...

Right on... you're absolutely right. The roads can have some craters in areas that you must be aware of to avoid. Being here so long makes you become a better rider in a way to avoid those obstacles....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

It was a 25mm tire. I just picked up a set of...

It was a 25mm tire. I just picked up a set of Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0. Psyched to get them on the ground. Haven't fully given them a ride yet. They are very grippy I find. Little slower than my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for the kind words and checking it out....

Thanks for the kind words and checking it out. It's a 29 mile commute one way but I don't do it every day. It is pretty flat most of the way and takes me about 1 hour 45 minutes without a flat or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-19, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Proper burial indeed. Dollar bills are good but...

Proper burial indeed. Dollar bills are good but require me to withdrawal from Capital One Bank :). I used a Metro Card once and it worked wonders. The Vittoria tires are really good tires. This was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By biketocamp

Exploded Vittoria Corsa G+ Road Tire - With Video

Hi everyone. In the market for a new tire. A couple of days ago I was riding during a work commute. My route is about 29 miles and 5 miles in my Vittoria Corsa G+ tire exploded on me. I had put...
Forum: Touring
07-11-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,912
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for checking it out. Yes I was riding the...

Thanks for checking it out. Yes I was riding the route I found here (https://bikepacking.com/routes/valles-caldera-explorer/) on bikepackingcom
Forum: Touring
07-10-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,912
Posted By biketocamp

Bikepacking Valles Caldera Supervolcano New Mexico - Video

Hi everyone. Recently returned from a 4-day bikepacking trip in New Mexico's Valles Caldera Supervolcano. I wanted to share a video with you all. Throughout my life, I realize when something excites...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks... would you recommend just taking my...

Thanks... would you recommend just taking my headset out my old frame and using that or buy a new one?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By biketocamp

Best or decent headset for new Trek Frame

Just got a Trek Emonda ALR frameset I'm building up custom. Wanted to ask opinions on headsets to get for it. The size I need is integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom. Was...
06-18-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,988
Posted By biketocamp

Yes it is. Just wanted to get some more insight...

Yes it is. Just wanted to get some more insight on it as I thought of using it indoor as a training bike. Plan on ordering a Trek Emonda ALR.
06-18-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,988
Posted By biketocamp

Cracked Road Frame - Can I Still Ride It?

Hey everyone. Cracked my road frame on my chainstay. It's a relatively small crack. I brought it to the bikeshop and some people say I should not ride it and others say I can still cruise around a...
06-03-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,561
Posted By biketocamp

100% correct. It's unfortunate. Had I known this...

100% correct. It's unfortunate. Had I known this before setting them up tubeless I would have selected something else. I assume all threaded pumps will have this issue. I suppose I go with a clamp...
06-02-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,561
Posted By biketocamp

​​​​​​ No offense at all. Yes I am. I'm...

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No offense at all. Yes I am. I'm aware of the shredder/ Presta valve on the gauge. I was using the presta valve. Just seems to not lock into my valve core on the wheel after I screw down...
05-31-19, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,561
Posted By biketocamp

Crankbrothers Klic HV gauge pump won't work on WTB valve stem.... help!

Just purchased the Crankbrothers Klic HV gauge Co2 pump for my bike. I run tubeless 27.5 wheels and they have WTB valve stems on them. I tried to screw the pump on but it doesn't seem to lock in on...
Forum: Touring
05-31-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,381
Posted By biketocamp

Nice! glad everyone is checking this out. Wasn't...

Nice! glad everyone is checking this out. Wasn't implying to go forth any marketing tactics at all. Although, it may have come off that way. My apologies. Just sharing.
Forum: Touring
05-21-19, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,381
Posted By biketocamp

Bike Touring & Bikepacking List Breakdowns - Here We Go!

Hey everyone! After pursuing my first tour back in 2014 I made a decision to stay on my bike, share stories and become fully involved in the bicycle touring the community and continue to do bike...
04-30-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks not my video. Just sharing because it's a...

Thanks not my video. Just sharing because it's a sick bike that cost $13 grand which was $10 grand more than mine.
04-30-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By biketocamp

Anyone check out the new S-Works Venge SRAM. It's $13,000 fast.

Only wish I can get my hands on this. Bike looks fast just standing in place on the bike stand.

https://youtu.be/ZKxBsdQW4c4
03-17-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By biketocamp

Spoke Length Tech Question

Building a wheelset and using WTB KOM Tough i45 rims with an ERD of 572. When I used a spoke calculator online the only rim size it had was an i40 with an ERD of 571. It gave me spoke measurements...
Forum: Touring
03-16-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for the info. Did you do mainly on or...

Thanks for the info. Did you do mainly on or offroad riding?
Forum: Touring
03-16-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for the info. I won't be riding RT4. This...

Thanks for the info. I won't be riding RT4. This is more of an offroad bikepacking trip. I have a link to the road I put on my Gaia here...
03-15-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,871
Posted By biketocamp

Spokes decision for new wheel build... DT, Sapim or regular spokes

Building plus wheels for my Ogre. currently, ride with Mavic A719 on XT hubs with Sapim spokes. I recently decided to turn my Ogre into a 27.5 plus bike. Running WTB KOM Tough rims, with XT hubs....
Forum: Touring
03-14-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By biketocamp

Bike touring New Mexico's Valles Caldera

Hi everyone. Planning a trip to New Mexico to bikepack Valles Caldera which is near the Jemez Mountains. Looking to do a 4 day trip beginning in Los Almos and ending in Santa Domingo Pueblo. Was...
03-03-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By biketocamp

Bikepacking wheelset, short and extended trips on...

Bikepacking wheelset, short and extended trips on mixed terrains.
03-03-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By biketocamp

WTB KOM Tough or Scraper 27.5 rims anyone?

Hi everyone. In the middle of trying to build up a new wheelset. Wondering if anyone has these rims. Was checking out the trusted Scraper rim that people seem to like. However, the KOM toughs also...
Forum: Touring
03-02-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,200
Posted By biketocamp

Wheel Build Thoughts: WTB Scaper rims 27.5 i40 or i45?

Hi everyone thinking of building a new plus size wheelset for my Surly Ogre and grabbing the WTB Scraper rims in 27.5 i40. I wanted to know if anyone runs these rims and if so. Would I be ok to mount...
Forum: Touring
03-02-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By biketocamp

WTB Ranger tires on Mavic a719 wheels fitment???

Hi everyone. Was curious if anyone here is running WTB Ranger 29x2.4 or 29x2.8's on their Surly Ogre without fitting issues. I'm also planning to mount these to my Mavic a719 wheels with tubes. Does...
Forum: Touring
11-18-18, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By biketocamp

Yeah that was us. That was when we were...

Yeah that was us. That was when we were bikepacking Colombia last year.
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,020
Posted By biketocamp

To Bring Bike To Amsterdam Or Not?

Hi everyone,

I'll be in Amsterdam next week over holiday. I'm wondering if it makes sense to bring my own touring bike with me from the states or to just rent a bike there at a local shop to ride....
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks for the tip. May I ask if there are was to...

Thanks for the tip. May I ask if there are was to getting back to La Paz faster like via airplane from the salt flats?
Forum: Commuting
11-14-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,261
Posted By biketocamp

Thanks! haha yeah you know I do that when I'm out...

Thanks! haha yeah you know I do that when I'm out or low on chain lube. Works wonders.
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