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Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,672
Posted By gauvins

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,352
Posted By gauvins

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable...

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable dates, so I schedule zero days to not miss a meeting, a flight or something else.

Zero days are useful to deal with lousy weather (ex: miserably cold...
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,009
Posted By gauvins

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much...

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much of a problem in the context of bike touring. OTOH, there's a qualitative difference between the standard 4-pannier, the compact 2 (front) panniers...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 735
Posted By gauvins

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally...

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally inappropriate :)

You have an opinion on the aesthetics of fork packs vs dry bags? And more generally, on packing systems? Not that I care much about...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 735
Posted By gauvins

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L...

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L dry bags attached to the rear rack. Fork packs can be attached/detached much faster. They also provide easier access to content. No sign of wear after...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,489
Posted By gauvins

I largely agree. Weight and packed size...

I largely agree. Weight and packed size differences are minimal. (150g, 1L between 1p and 2p).

One benefit of a smaller tent, though, is footprint. Easier to pitch in crowded spaces (such as some...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,489
Posted By gauvins

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect...

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect from the elements (wind and rain). The difference in warmth between a bivy vs an arena is inconsequential.

If you are concerned WRT to the warmth of...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,008
Posted By gauvins

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument...

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument being that larger footprints catch water falling down the tent walls, which could create a puddle under your floor. Makes sense
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Some people...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 918
Posted By gauvins

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume...

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume quite a bit. I plan to ride 2+ months this summer with a base volume of 21L; base weight in the neighbourhood of 10Kg. I use 2 x 5.5L Ortlieb fork...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,747
Posted By gauvins

Panoramacycles.com

Panoramacycles.com
Forum: Touring
02-23-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By gauvins

Cycle.travel has become my go-to app to plan...

Cycle.travel has become my go-to app to plan routes. It'll provide suggestions up to Istanbul...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,166
Posted By gauvins

Clever way to pack a bike

This video showed up in my feed. It shows how to pack a bike for travel aboard high speed trains (TGV) but looks like a viable solution for air travel as well, (The video is in French, but is self...
Forum: Touring
01-24-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By gauvins

str thanks for your comments. As I said, these...

str thanks for your comments. As I said, these routes are just early drafts, obtained from cycle.travel by typing endpoints. Before tweaking, I must make up my mind on whether to fly to Paris vs...
Forum: Touring
01-11-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,638
Posted By gauvins

1. cycle.travel...

1. cycle.travel (https://cycle.travel/map/journey/521097) (the link is for what seems to be your intended route) is perhaps the most useful resource to plan for such a trip.
2. Total distance...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-15-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for the pointer. Will try, but probably...

Thanks for the pointer. Will try, but probably not what I am looking for (wind speed/direction changes over terrain).
Forum: Touring
12-04-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,823
Posted By gauvins

Range, when considering 1x vs 3x, is no longer an...

Range, when considering 1x vs 3x, is no longer an issue with the more recent, extremely expensive, 10-52 cassettes (i.e. 520% range).

Steps is something else, however. Shifting down from 12 teeth...
Forum: Touring
11-04-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,196
Posted By gauvins

Contact via email. Works well

Contact via email. Works well
Forum: Touring
10-30-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By gauvins

WRT wind, I don't remember it having been an...

WRT wind, I don't remember it having been an issue, ever. Wind can be bad along the Atlantic seaboard and sometimes on the Rhône, south of Lyon (Mistral is a near-gale-force northerly) but usually...
Forum: Touring
10-23-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,856
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for your input. I'll look into this. The...

Thanks for your input. I'll look into this. The route I posted is essentially eurovelo 8. I am a bit surprised at the negative reaction, but haven't done my homework yet. I am also a bit concerned...
Forum: Touring
10-22-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,856
Posted By gauvins

Funny you should mention this, as we are (were?...

Funny you should mention this, as we are (were? :)) considering doing this. Starting in Lisbon, where we (Wife, 13 yo daughter and I ) will be in June, and riding to Barcelona where we'd take a plane...
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,885
Posted By gauvins

1. Two summers in a row I've damaged the...

1. Two summers in a row I've damaged the charger's connectors during air transit. Wide tires pulling cable; crunched usb connector when putting handlebars back on the stem. Both user (me) errors....
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,190
Posted By gauvins

Turn down the flame up to reaching the boiling...

Turn down the flame up to reaching the boiling point. perhaps simmer a few minutes (often unnecessary) and let sit for 30 mins in a pot cozy (e.g. a sheet of Rova -- aerogel, available thru Amazon) ....
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,614
Posted By gauvins

Soaked after a night-long rain followed by a...

Soaked after a night-long rain followed by a day-long ride. Once is enough to alter the shape, 3-four times and the saddle gets uncomfortable. WRT Selle Anatomica (by far the most comfortable saddle...
Forum: Touring
09-03-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,614
Posted By gauvins

I've switched to Cambium C17 this summer, after...

I've switched to Cambium C17 this summer, after going through my third leather saddle in four years..

The Cambium may not be as comfortable as worn leather, but I could ride 100kms (60 miles)...
Forum: Touring
07-08-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,115
Posted By gauvins

Brainstorm: Pump > stakes hammer

I have the one up components EDC pump. Unlike many/most pumps where the piston is a rod connected to a washer+gasket, the EDC is an empty cylinder 27mm ID that can be used for storage (ex:...
Forum: Touring
06-23-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By gauvins

What worked

[just completed a Dover Orkney Dover trip in the UK. Very pleasant]

A few observations below:

Energy
. Solar panel (Lixada 7w held in place on top of the lid of my handlebar bag with paracord...
Forum: Touring
05-02-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,104
Posted By gauvins

Mountain Laurel Design...

Mountain Laurel Design (https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/bikepacking/) makes UL bikepacking/touring bags.
Forum: Touring
04-29-23, 03:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By gauvins

Heinz Stücke - a bike is like a passport

Documentary available on Netflix (The Man Who Wanted to See It All). Stücke travelled non-stop for more than 50 years. The documentary is more a reflection on a way of life rather than the narrative...
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,265
Posted By gauvins

We have 2 Zpacks Duplex. Probably 200 nights...

We have 2 Zpacks Duplex. Probably 200 nights each. Still going strong (a couple of patches here and there. One tent will need dyneema patches to reinforce corners). IIRC, Zpacks claims that they'll...
Forum: Touring
03-23-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,374
Posted By gauvins

We've done that frequently. Wife, kids and I...

We've done that frequently. Wife, kids and I pedal out/in the airport, which rules out boxes.

1. Our padded flight bags roll to the size of a large sleeping bag. Easy to carry on the rear rack...
Forum: Touring
03-20-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By gauvins

History focused travel guide

Most travel guides focus on sights and facilities (ex: Fodor, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Let's Go, etc), with perhaps a very short historical account. As I plan to ride the length of the UK this...
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By gauvins

That's life great tragedy -- so much to do, so...

That's life great tragedy -- so much to do, so little time. I'd really like to be able to push north to the Shetland Islands. If I were drawn to spend time exploring quaint villages, I could catch a...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,813
Posted By gauvins

I would argue that as things stand today, there...

I would argue that as things stand today, there isn't enough traffic on this sub to justify further distinctions. Moreover, as should be clear from the comments in this thread, there's no clear...
Forum: Touring
03-06-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,986
Posted By gauvins

Short answer -- this shouldn't be a problem. ...

Short answer -- this shouldn't be a problem.

Available space depends on the model. Desired space depends on your size :). We have a Zpacks Duplex. My wife and I + "some luggage" (i.e. a change of...
Forum: Touring
02-01-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,607
Posted By gauvins

afrowheels well, posts like this one...

afrowheels well, posts like this one (https://www.bikeforums.net/22785689-post9.html) won't earn many brownie points. Future posts may well be ignored by members of this community who wouldn't want...
Forum: Touring
01-04-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,972
Posted By gauvins

For some reason, the link isn't working properly....

For some reason, the link isn't working properly. This should work https://www.youtube.com/user/universewithmecom
Forum: Touring
01-02-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By gauvins

Happy new gear!

[sorry. couldn't resist]

My 2023 resolution is to revise my packing system. A couple of times I regretted not having a backpack to hike side trips. Santa was kind enough to find that I am a...
Forum: Touring
12-09-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By gauvins

1. We have two DCF (Zpacks Duplex) and one...

1. We have two DCF (Zpacks Duplex) and one silnylon (Big Agnes Tiger Wall) tents. DCF is more waterproof than silnylon (perhaps by a factor of 10). Yet, under heavy downpour, a DCF tent can be...
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,457
Posted By gauvins

I'll probably carry a standard cassette tool...

I'll probably carry a standard cassette tool driven with a Wera mini zyklop. The Wera ratchet is tiny, yet rated at 60NM (vs 40 for cassettes). Would be fun if the cassette adapter could fit...
Forum: Touring
11-07-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,822
Posted By gauvins

I believe that the easiest way is to open a FB...

I believe that the easiest way is to open a FB account, create a private group to which family/friends can join, and post your material there.

There are several alternatives, but FB is probably...
Forum: Touring
10-12-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for the link. Right, but a couple of...

Thanks for the link.

Right, but a couple of observations. (1) the quality of the electronics has a non trivial impact. I've recently purchased a lipstick bank rated at 5 000 mAh, from which I...
Forum: Touring
10-12-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By gauvins

:) This one...

:)

This one (https://www.amazon.com/FlexEnergy-High-Performance-Monocrystalline-Waterproof-Suitable/dp/B09JFYPDNC). Untested on tour but it fits perfectly on top of my handlebar bag and yielded...
Forum: Touring
09-15-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,104
Posted By gauvins

I've travelled with my bike on French trains...

I've travelled with my bike on French trains quite a few times. To the best of my knowledge:

1. There are TGVs with specific places for bikes. When you book on their app (ouigo), you check a box...
Forum: Touring
09-14-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,581
Posted By gauvins

Yes, not much fun although I assume that you've...

Yes, not much fun although I assume that you've been able to eat from convenience stores -- which is what we tended to do in Japan



My current thinking is to rely on a canister stove while...
Forum: Touring
08-27-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,945
Posted By gauvins

[Update] The situation in Russia, Western...

[Update]

The situation in Russia, Western China and Pakistan is such that Karakoram/Pamir highways have limited appeal for the time being (and foreseeable future).

Umling La, though, has...
Forum: Touring
07-10-22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 917
Posted By gauvins

Was able to ride Avalanche>Logan pass yesterday....

Was able to ride Avalanche>Logan pass yesterday. Great experience.

WRT biker/hiker sites, you can pay with cc.
Forum: Touring
06-28-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,369
Posted By gauvins

Clothing: Long sleeve Ts + lightweight gloves +...

Clothing: Long sleeve Ts + lightweight gloves + beanie + running tights + socks. Feels cooler and is more protective than sunscreen.

I always wear LSTs+gloves. Merino beanie or neck gaiter worn on...
Forum: Touring
06-28-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,951
Posted By gauvins

There's no single best. You can get hard data on...

There's no single best. You can get hard data on rolling and puncture resistance from this site (https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews). The best tire for your circumstances will...
Forum: Touring
06-07-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By gauvins

1. Breadcrumb nav: several considerations. (a)...

1. Breadcrumb nav: several considerations.
(a) TBT can be annoying. You get the warning (not always, depending on settings) which partially obscures the screen -- I no longer use it;
(b) some...
Forum: Touring
06-04-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By gauvins

Garmin offers many models. I've settled on the...

Garmin offers many models. I've settled on the Enduro for its battery life (https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/702797#specs) (70-200 hours with GPS) as I don't care for music or maps. I use it as an...
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