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Forum: Great Lakes
02-05-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By bigfo

I'll be there. We are unsure if we will do the...

I'll be there. We are unsure if we will do the full or half, gonna mainly depend on weather!
Forum: Great Lakes
02-05-14, 04:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By bigfo

I did the full ride last year on my Salsa Fargo....

I did the full ride last year on my Salsa Fargo. My buddy rode his Cross Check. I think a touring bike would be fine. It really is more of a ride than a race, but there were groups of friends who...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 644
Posted By bigfo

Glad you made it home yesterday! Summer and fall...

Glad you made it home yesterday! Summer and fall bring a lot cyclists to that area with the Military Ridge Trail ending there. I try to talk to them if possible, hearing some of the stories of their...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By bigfo

I know the wides are what they call the Mega, and...

I know the wides are what they call the Mega, and the shoe size number is followed by an M.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-14-13, 03:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
Posted By bigfo

I don't think they are very competitive with...

I don't think they are very competitive with anyone but yourself. I've helped out at the Dairyland Dare for the last couple of years. There are friends who sign up and compete against each other and...
Forum: Touring
12-19-12, 04:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By bigfo

Those tracks are probably mine! I live right in...

Those tracks are probably mine! I live right in Dodgeville so it's easy to get out there without a car.

Free diver I run 2.1 Nano's on the Fargo, they are a good all around tire and handle fine.
Forum: Touring
12-18-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By bigfo

I live a couple miles from the Cheese Country and...

I live a couple miles from the Cheese Country and ride it quite often. I have a Fargo and Mukluk and ride both on there with very little issues at all. I did a 5 day bike trip on the Fargo this...
Forum: Touring
12-09-12, 04:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,565
Posted By bigfo

I have a Fargo and love it for those purposes. I...

I have a Fargo and love it for those purposes. I did a 5 day road tour this summer on it, I've ridden single track but never loaded for a tour. Another one to think about is the CoMotion Divide. The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By bigfo

http://www.vpcomponents.com/newen/product_detail.p...

http://www.vpcomponents.com/newen/product_detail.php?id=110
I have these VP Components pedals on my Mukluk. They have a good sized platform for my size 11.5 feet and work great riding in sandals in...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-21-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,080
Posted By bigfo

A friend and I are going to try them in 2 weeks...

A friend and I are going to try them in 2 weeks actually. We are leaving from Dodgeville and riding up to Reedsburg, then up to LaCrosse. We are heading down the Great River Road from there to Potosi...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-21-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,712
Posted By bigfo

I have carried a queen size futon mattress...

I have carried a queen size futon mattress before, it was probably only a quarter mile tops. 262638
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-12, 03:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,399
Posted By bigfo

http://lizardskins.com/store/products/mountain/acc...

http://lizardskins.com/store/products/mountain/accessories/tube-insulator
This is what I have and blowing the water back makes all the difference, even with the insulator!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-12, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 930
Posted By bigfo

When I had my Zipp 404 wheels on my road bike, I...

When I had my Zipp 404 wheels on my road bike, I used the Da Vinci with no problems. I had 23mm tires and the rims were 58mm deep. I think I had to turn the wheel a bit to get them in, but they fit...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By bigfo

I had the same issue with my older Lake boots....

I had the same issue with my older Lake boots. The plate had 4 holes, 2 for each bolt depending on the location. I just drilled and filed the broken off bolt as far down as I could and pushed it as...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-13-11, 05:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 33,375
Posted By bigfo

I use the Tangle bag and a 100ounce bladder on my...

I use the Tangle bag and a 100ounce bladder on my Salsa Vaya. It works great. I wrap the bladder in a chamois to keep it kinda cool in the summer. I use the Hydrapak bladder and the Tangle bag has a...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-11, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,867
Posted By bigfo

Planet Bike's button cages work great for those...

Planet Bike's button cages work great for those bottles. There is a plastic button at the top and they hold the bottles nice and tight and no rattling.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By bigfo

I drilled out the rivets that hold the mudflap on...

I drilled out the rivets that hold the mudflap on and put one of their rack brackets with the hardware provided into the holes. It's pretty solid that way, but the extra weight does move the fender...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By bigfo

A friend of mine ran her 700c by 40mm studded...

A friend of mine ran her 700c by 40mm studded tires last winter with her PB Cascadia fedners of that size. She had to put the stays all the way out for clearance, but she rarely had anything on her...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-10, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By bigfo

I had the same problem and I used the Stein Track...

I had the same problem and I used the Stein Track cog remover. Not a cheap tool, but I just doused it with WD-40, let it sit overnight and put the tool on there and gave it a good pull and it broke...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-31-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,070
Posted By bigfo

I use the Lake winter boots. I wear a pair of...

I use the Lake winter boots. I wear a pair of wool socks and on days colder than 15 I put a pair of wool cycling socks under them and I've never had an issue.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By bigfo

Last year I was 278 and racing a Van Dessel Hole...

Last year I was 278 and racing a Van Dessel Hole Shot. That thing was rock solid! I'm 235 now so I'm even more excited to see how it reacts this coming season!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By bigfo

One thing that also works is those Conti trainer...

One thing that also works is those Conti trainer tires. This winter a buddy and I did weekend trainer rides and I had one of these tires and he had an old road tire. We both had Cyclops fluid...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By bigfo

I've seen plenty of people use the Ultegra stuff...

I've seen plenty of people use the Ultegra stuff for years of racing. If you already have the stuff, ride it, you should be fine. I used the Rival group last year, and beat the crap out of it and...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By bigfo

I have the Hobo bag that they made for Rivendell....

I have the Hobo bag that they made for Rivendell. That one is designed as a handlebar bag, not a saddle bag. I love it, having those 2 pockets right there, I can get snacks while riding. Thanks for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-10, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,754
Posted By bigfo

You could also get some shims for the stem so you...

You could also get some shims for the stem so you can use a 25.4 or 26.0 bar with your 31.8 stem. I have the Noodle bar on my LHT and used the shims with a Thomson stem and have had no problems at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By bigfo

The Salsa El Mariachi complete bike comes with...

The Salsa El Mariachi complete bike comes with 2.55 tires. It also has an EBB so you can run it geared or ss if you choose.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,590
Posted By bigfo

+1 on the PDW 3wrencho. It is small and very...

+1 on the PDW 3wrencho. It is small and very durable. I have one for my commuter, it's light and you can put an amazing amount of torque on it.
Forum: Commuting
01-19-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By bigfo

I have a set of the Travel Contacts on my Swobo...

I have a set of the Travel Contacts on my Swobo Folsum in the summer months. They are a pain in the butt to get on! Once on, I've had 1 flat in 2 years of spring through fall riding on them. I ended...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By bigfo

I rode a Van Dessel Hole Shot this cross season....

I rode a Van Dessel Hole Shot this cross season. It is an aluminum frame with a carbon fork and I'm #265. No problems at all, last year I was very nervous of carbon, but I think some of the stuff is...
Forum: Touring
11-27-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By bigfo

I have the Nitto Noodle bars on my touring bike...

I have the Nitto Noodle bars on my touring bike and the Bell Laps on my cross bike. I don't think you could really go wrong with either of those. I don't have any experience with the other two.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-06-09, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 973
Posted By bigfo

I used mine here in Madison all last winter. I...

I used mine here in Madison all last winter. I just wore a pair of wool socks in them and were toasty warm, even those couple days we had below zero!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By bigfo

I put them on my tool box and work stand. Almost...

I put them on my tool box and work stand. Almost ready for the second layer now!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-07-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By bigfo

I use 2 rolls of tape. That with gloves are...

I use 2 rolls of tape. That with gloves are perfect for me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-09, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By bigfo

A buddy of mine bought one this winter and just...

A buddy of mine bought one this winter and just raced this weekend for the first
time on his. He said he liked it. He was riding a Cross Check last
year and was quite happy with the reduction in...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-26-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By bigfo

The front rack is made by Banjo Cycles out of...

The front rack is made by Banjo Cycles out
of Madison, Wisconsin. They are the same
who built the bike.
No worries about drooling over it, many
people have the last couple of days!
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-26-09, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By bigfo

Thanks for the pic! That is me and my big rig at...

Thanks for the pic! That is me and my big rig at Madison's first annual Bike the Drive.
My buddy rolled up with me on his Big Dummy and we were welcomed by a bunch of longtails!
It was a really big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-09, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By bigfo

I picked my wife up from the airport on mine. I...

I picked my wife up from the airport on mine. I strapped her suitcase to my front rack and she rode on the back. When we go grocery shopping, we can get 6 bags of groceries, or 4 bags and a cooler...
Forum: Touring
09-10-09, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By bigfo

Somebody told me about a trail that hooks up with...

Somebody told me about a trail that hooks up with the Jane Adams trail in Illinois and goes to Chicago, does anybody know anything about that? The Badger Trail goes south of Madison and hooks up with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-09, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By bigfo

I have the Portland Design Works 3 Wrencho and...

I have the Portland Design Works 3 Wrencho and love it! It is metal so you have to be a little careful on the rim, but I hear they are coming out with a rubber covered one sometime....
Forum: Touring
08-07-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By bigfo

I have a pair of Lake sandals that are a couple...

I have a pair of Lake sandals that are a couple years old. They are 46 wides. They are great. I just rode RAGBRAI using only those. The only thing I made sure of was to put plenty of lotion on my...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By bigfo

I have the Rival shifters and derailleurs on my...

I have the Rival shifters and derailleurs on my cross bike and they hold up in cyclorcross. If you are looking for a commuter, you should be fine. I don't know about the brake calipers, no experience...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By bigfo

I have the Van Dessel Hole Shot with Rival and I...

I have the Van Dessel Hole Shot with Rival and I really like it.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-11-09, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By bigfo

In Madison and other cities, they have a "Biker...

In Madison and other cities, they have a "Biker Benefits" program. Not run by the cities, but you just buy a sticker for your helmet for $5 and different business have discounts for showing your...
Forum: Touring
03-17-09, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By bigfo

I've used the smaller ones as well. No vacuum,...

I've used the smaller ones as well. No vacuum, just roll them. Really good for keeping the clean and dirty seperated.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By bigfo

27.2, just got mine last week

27.2, just got mine last week
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-23-09, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By bigfo

The mudflaps are easy to remove, but the Cascadia...

The mudflaps are easy to remove, but the Cascadia hardware is much beefier. Having those V-stays both front and rear make the fenders more solid. I have both types on my bikes and both work well, I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By bigfo

Studded tires! I put them on my Cross Check and...

Studded tires! I put them on my Cross Check and ride the paths and can still work on intervals and all the good stuff. Plus those things have so much rolling resistance, when you put you knobby cross...
Forum: Touring
01-30-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By bigfo

I had 35mm tires on mine and they fit with PB...

I had 35mm tires on mine and they fit with PB Hardcore fenders. I tried a 38mm tire and it didn't fit, even without fenders.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By bigfo

I wear mine down to the about 10 degrees. Then I...

I wear mine down to the about 10 degrees. Then I swtich to mittens. I am usually warmer than most. And like flipped4bikes said, go a size up. I have the XXL and they fit perfectly.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-24-09, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By bigfo

Revolution Cycles usually puts on a smaller one...

Revolution Cycles usually puts on a smaller one every couple months or so. They usually post on Craigslist when they get a date set.
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