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04-30-22, 11:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,468
Posted By Northwestrider

Is it possible to charge the hammerhead karoo 2...

Is it possible to charge the hammerhead karoo 2 during a ride ? Thats a requirement for me.
04-26-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By Northwestrider

Dinotte Lights, they are pricey, but you did say...

Dinotte Lights, they are pricey, but you did say you wanted to upgrade.
04-25-22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 487
Posted By Northwestrider

Elemnt Bolt original

On longer rides with navigation my Bolt V1 will stop and enter ride recovery mode. I'll need to stop and wait until it recovers, reselect the route and continue the ride. During the process some of...
Replies: 4
Views: 9,204
Posted By Northwestrider

Thanks, I've gone with the KOM version, + a right...

Thanks, I've gone with the KOM version, + a right angled cord. I'll have it tomorrow.
Replies: 4
Views: 9,204
Posted By Northwestrider

Charging A Wahoo Elemnt during a ride

I have a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt with the standard handle bar mount. The resulting space between it's USB charge port and the handle bar is not enough to allow me to insert the USB cable during a ride. Is...
01-10-19, 10:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,563
Posted By Northwestrider

ridewithgps.com Is what I use, I think there is...

ridewithgps.com Is what I use, I think there is a free version . Map my ride is another one definitely with a free version, it's good .
01-02-19, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,958
Posted By Northwestrider

I just cut then tie a short , thin length of...

I just cut then tie a short , thin length of bungee cord to hold the front brake lever closed, then lean the bike against something solid. It is very helpful for almost all stops, and cheaply done,...
12-04-18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By Northwestrider

Fork Chatter

I've a Ritchey Breakaway cyclocross , with a carbon fork bike. I've Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes front and rear . The rear operates beautifully , the front stops easily, but with one...
10-25-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,704
Posted By Northwestrider

Bar Mitts , they work well for me, nothing else...

Bar Mitts , they work well for me, nothing else has .
Replies: 7
Views: 2,807
Posted By Northwestrider

Change of clothes , shorts, socks . Personal...

Change of clothes , shorts, socks . Personal maintenance tooth brush etc, possibly a towel
09-16-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,358
Posted By Northwestrider

Drying Shoes

What do you use to dry your shoes after a complete soaking following a several hour ride in rain ? I've seen a few electric dryers on Amazon, has anyone tried them ? With what level of success ? I...
09-15-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,329
Posted By Northwestrider

Brooks B17, many miles. when I rains just put a...

Brooks B17, many miles. when I rains just put a plastic bag over it. Lasts a very long time and is comfortable, for me at least .
09-15-18, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,113
Posted By Northwestrider

I use ridewithgps, download my route , operate in...

I use ridewithgps, download my route , operate in airplane mode to save battery power, it works very well . I'd assume Strava is similar
Replies: 18
Views: 9,612
Posted By Northwestrider

Thanks, I've a touring bike already and my travel...

Thanks, I've a touring bike already and my travel bike will be used for Randonneuring and day rides outside the USA, so I am rather sure the Ritchey system will be the way I go. Thanks for the...
09-13-18, 10:30 PM
09-13-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,117
Posted By Northwestrider

Slowly , with care .

Slowly , with care .
Replies: 18
Views: 9,612
Posted By Northwestrider

Thanks unterhausen...

Thanks unterhausen (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/unterhausen-136384.html) , I'm leaning towards Ritchey as it seems like its a fairly basic attachment process, as well as affordable and I'm...
Replies: 18
Views: 9,612
Posted By Northwestrider

Ritchey Breakaway vs SS couplers

Does anyone have experience with the Ritchey Breakaway system as compared to SS couplers . I'm about ready to put together a travel bike and wondering how the Ritchey system holds up against SS...
11-18-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Northwestrider

Bikewolf : Thanks again .

Bikewolf : Thanks again .
11-17-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Northwestrider

Bikewolf : Thank you very much. Where did you buy...

Bikewolf : Thank you very much. Where did you buy your neoprene gloves ? I really need something like this . Brand ? Yes I do have an ( several ) inner gloves already. I look forward to the neoprene...
11-16-17, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Northwestrider

Oh well, thanks . I had hope anyway :-)

Oh well, thanks . I had hope anyway :-)
11-16-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,561
Posted By Northwestrider

I have had just one flat with Schwalbe Marathon...

I have had just one flat with Schwalbe Marathon Mondial tires . They area not cheap, but considering I have a bit over 13,000 miles on them , IMO they are worth the cost .
11-16-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Northwestrider

Hands

My hands are the only area I consistently have a problem with during winter. Cold temps alone are not a problem here in the Northwest, but temps at around 40F combined with rain, turn my hands into...
07-05-17, 11:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,779
Posted By Northwestrider

Well I never wear cycling shoes, as for other...

Well I never wear cycling shoes, as for other items, long sleeved light weight shirts , long pants . For my face , I'll wear a light weight mask like seen on many motorcyclists in Thailand, and I...
05-24-17, 11:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,936
Posted By Northwestrider

I complained to my Dermatologist recently...

I complained to my Dermatologist recently regarding saddle sores, he recommended Petroleum Jelly as GravelMN had suggested . I know it is never sold in Bike Shops , is there a reason ? Profit or...
08-11-16, 10:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,193
Posted By Northwestrider

dental floss

dental floss
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 10:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,505
Posted By Northwestrider

I've seen one cyclist with one while in Montana...

I've seen one cyclist with one while in Montana this year . I ride with a baseball hat ( top button removed ) over an over sized bandana that keeps the sun off completely , neck and ears as well ....
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,528
Posted By Northwestrider

Cranberry Junction BC , I thought I'd find some...

Cranberry Junction BC , I thought I'd find some bit of activity / civilization , but there was none, nothing . I was welcomed there by more mosquitoes and black flies than I'd ever seen before as...
Forum: Touring
08-09-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,650
Posted By Northwestrider

The vast majority of hotels will allow you to...

The vast majority of hotels will allow you to keep your bike in your room. The few that don't had , what I considered fairly secure storage . Just keep your chain away from the drapes ( for example )...
08-07-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,813
Posted By Northwestrider

BTW there is a wide variety of chain quality and...

BTW there is a wide variety of chain quality and price . I doubt your LBS took you as badly as you may think .
08-07-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,813
Posted By Northwestrider

Learn to replace a chain yourself , there are...

Learn to replace a chain yourself , there are plenty of video's on youtube describing the simple procedure. It'll likely wet your appetite for more bike projects as well .
08-07-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Northwestrider

burke gilman trail is ok , and as fietsbob said...

burke gilman trail is ok , and as fietsbob said the ferries are a nice way to see a few areas , you will take one when you go to Lopez
08-05-16, 09:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,102
Posted By Northwestrider

At that speed, just take the lane, IMO it's way...

At that speed, just take the lane, IMO it's way safer .
07-28-16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,244
Posted By Northwestrider

I've just been using WD 40 sprayed on, wiped off...

I've just been using WD 40 sprayed on, wiped off with a paper towel, I dispose of the towel in the garbage can .
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,016
Posted By Northwestrider

The one you wear .

The one you wear .
07-24-16, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,070
Posted By Northwestrider

Shift up a couple of gears. Then hold your...

Shift up a couple of gears. Then hold your handle bars with your hands fairly wide apart, then stand up. IMO you'll find it not difficult.
07-16-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,176
Posted By Northwestrider

A lot more than you were likely thinking it would...

A lot more than you were likely thinking it would be . Upgrades cost .
07-15-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,655
Posted By Northwestrider

+ 1

+ 1
07-15-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,468
Posted By Northwestrider

Yes, and flashlights were available then as they...

Yes, and flashlights were available then as they are now .
07-14-16, 10:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,468
Posted By Northwestrider

Yes they do in my area , but I'm old enough to...

Yes they do in my area , but I'm old enough to remember as a kid , many of us didn't . Back then it was a matter of short term poverty . No consideration for long term pain if you don't have the...
Forum: Touring
07-14-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
Posted By Northwestrider

Then again maybe your looking for a reason to get...

Then again maybe your looking for a reason to get a new bike :) I can understand that as well :thumb:
Forum: Touring
07-14-16, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
Posted By Northwestrider

I have a LHT , I like it . But I see no reason...

I have a LHT , I like it . But I see no reason the bike you've mentioned wouldn't work very well on a tour. I'd prefer it to accept wider tires perhaps , as i like touring on dirt roads quite a bit ....
07-14-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,290
Posted By Northwestrider

I'm convinced , I'm going to give this M spirits...

I'm convinced , I'm going to give this M spirits a try when cleaning my chain next time. Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks .
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,746
Posted By Northwestrider

Bingo , you've won not only a new helmet with...

Bingo , you've won not only a new helmet with change left over, but a new conversation piece at a bar .
Forum: Touring
07-14-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
Posted By Northwestrider

It sounds like you think it would be great , so...

It sounds like you think it would be great , so I'm rather sure it is . As long as you can put or rig a rear pannier and not have heel strike issues , bingo , you have your touring bike .
07-14-16, 09:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 31,336
Posted By Northwestrider

Always in my handle bar bag , well cushioned with...

Always in my handle bar bag , well cushioned with a spare set of gloves or bandanna . I usually can hear if it rings .
Forum: Touring
07-14-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,304
Posted By Northwestrider

I'm considering Iceland or Finland for next...

I'm considering Iceland or Finland for next summers tour, I'm enjoying this tread .
07-14-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By Northwestrider

Yes +1 on there being no real limit , your mind...

Yes +1 on there being no real limit , your mind will let you know. Stop just before the riding is not enjoyable. Your body will tell you if there is an issue with your bike fit .
07-14-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,659
Posted By Northwestrider

I haven't stopped . BTW in my area it seems to me...

I haven't stopped . BTW in my area it seems to me that road rage against cyclists is actually less today than it was 50 years ago .
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