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Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By staehpj1

But of course he spent 50 years on the road full...

But of course he spent 50 years on the road full time so It was still a pretty infrequent occurance. That comes out to something like one bike stolen every 830 weeks on the road. To me something...
03-07-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 955
Posted By staehpj1

Are you hydrating well? Taking in enough...

Are you hydrating well? Taking in enough electrolytes? Getting enough potassium? A deficiency in any of those can lead to leg cramps.
02-28-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By staehpj1

Since we know virtually nothing about what wither...

Since we know virtually nothing about what wither the OP considers an "older, steel-frame road" or what the "really nice, newer model aluminum road bike" is like it is hard to say much of anything...
02-28-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By staehpj1

Lots of factors besides being lighter come into...

Lots of factors besides being lighter come into play. Nicer wheels and tires are likely a bigger deal than overall weight. Different gearing may be as well. If the fit and setup are poor for you...
02-27-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By staehpj1

If you want a no muss no fuss answer to zones......

If you want a no muss no fuss answer to zones... It isn't that crazy to just tweak yout MHR in your software until the time in zones matches your perceived effort. Better to figure out your actual...
02-22-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,004
Posted By staehpj1

I have not noticed that the dryer shortened the...

I have not noticed that the dryer shortened the life of my shorts and bibs. I can't compare because I always have used the dryer, but my shorts that I bought at the Pearl Izumi outlet when I stopped...
02-21-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,004
Posted By staehpj1

I have always put mine in the dryer. Never had a...

I have always put mine in the dryer. Never had a problem. They seem to be fine and last a long time.
02-18-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By staehpj1

I agree that it isn't a solution. I tried it as...

I agree that it isn't a solution. I tried it as an experiment to see how much difference it made with no intention of keeping the changes long term. Also, I didn't go far out of the range of normal....
02-18-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By staehpj1

That all makes a lot of sense. FWIW, I have been...

That all makes a lot of sense. FWIW, I have been running with a bit less sag and a bit higher tire pressure than I prefer just to get a little more clearance and am not getting any pedal strikes...
02-15-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,782
Posted By staehpj1

When someone starts off with "Don't Buy" in the...

When someone starts off with "Don't Buy" in the thread title that is typically a good idea. In many cases you can find enough red flags to stop taking anything in the post seriously.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,746
Posted By staehpj1

Nope, we don't get snow here (Tallahassee) other...

Nope, we don't get snow here (Tallahassee) other than a very little, very rarely.
02-04-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,430
Posted By staehpj1

Also running it a bit sometimes is required. ...

Also running it a bit sometimes is required. That or using a little more sealant than recommended. Losing 10 psi overnight is kind of minimal and likely to be resolved with a good ride to get it...
01-31-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By staehpj1

Yeah probably no good for pedals with just flats,...

Yeah probably no good for pedals with just flats, but these days I thought most pedals took a 6 or 8 mm allen key either instead of or in addition to the two flats. Most (all?) of my bikes pedals...
01-30-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By staehpj1

How you take resting HR could make a big...

How you take resting HR could make a big difference. My Garmin is on all night and I just use the number it chooses. That seems to be close to but not the very lowest HR overnight. Not sure how they...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By staehpj1

Yeah, and when he said "Just to be clear, I have...

Yeah, and when he said "Just to be clear, I have all the real big ticket items such as bikes, tires, racks, bags. Just need the wool clothing, lights, rain jacket, pump, and some other things that...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By staehpj1

Don't you have or need that stuff for riding and...

Don't you have or need that stuff for riding and or everyday life anyway tour or not? I don't use any of those items on tour that I don't use at home or for riding, running, hiking or whatever.
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By staehpj1

I agree that the sleeping bag is a great place to...

I agree that the sleeping bag is a great place to splutge if you are going to splurge. Looking at a long career of outdoor activities a real nice 3 season bag is pretty easy to justify. BTW, what I...
01-29-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,964
Posted By staehpj1

In my case there is no one answer. In the past...

In my case there is no one answer. In the past some of my bikes have been for a different purpose and got used without impacting how much existing bikes got used. In other cases They took up more...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By staehpj1

Yep, but if you don't have one ask for some kind...

Yep, but if you don't have one ask for some kind of discount any way. I/we often led with "We are riding coast to coast ..." (when that was the case) and in a lot of situations and it opened doors...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By staehpj1

It can be as cheap or expensive to gear up as you...

It can be as cheap or expensive to gear up as you make it. Since I ride and am otherwise active outdoors at home I have never thought that touring really required different clothing than I wore at...
01-28-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 792
Posted By staehpj1

I would suggest trying a change of pace. ...

I would suggest trying a change of pace. Mountain biking would be one way to go, but if that doesn't suit you maybe get off the bike and do something else for a while. Trail running, hiking,...
Forum: Touring
01-23-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 630
Posted By staehpj1

I'd tour on it. I tour real light, so I would...

I'd tour on it. I tour real light, so I would definitely not be too concered about either the wheels or the fork. I think it would be fine for folks who toured with moderate loads too. If you want a...
01-16-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,031
Posted By staehpj1

Their return policy is good. So if you have to...

Their return policy is good. So if you have to order without trying on first that is especially helpful. If you have a local REI store they may stock a good variety, but if not, having a local store...
01-14-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,553
Posted By staehpj1

Many of both, some of my favorite memories are...

Many of both, some of my favorite memories are from tours.

Repairs were featured in many, but I think some of my favorites were the simple offer of ice cold water in 100+ heat in the middle of...
Forum: Touring
01-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,459
Posted By staehpj1

Meh, I figure days with a mm of rain are...

Meh, I figure days with a mm of rain are effectively dry days.

In any case, I don't really find number of days with rain to be that useful of a number. Some locations and seasons a shower might...
01-10-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,547
Posted By staehpj1

I wonder how many don't know what they are paying...

I wonder how many don't know what they are paying for? Some likely subscribe and have no idea what is in the free vs pay subscription. A few pay and don't really use it. It is easy to just let...
01-09-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,076
Posted By staehpj1

Great for parts. Great as an on campus beater....

Great for parts. Great as an on campus beater. Wouldn't pay much for it. If used as an on campus beater, I might try to jack some of the bend out, but leave the dent in. If that was a failure then it...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By staehpj1

It would be unusual to need to take rear rack off...

It would be unusual to need to take rear rack off to fit bike in regular box. I think I have taken it off to fit in a soft case, the kind where you take both wheels off, but not in a regular bike box.
12-31-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By staehpj1

I finish my morning MTB ride with a total of 2023...

I finish my morning MTB ride with a total of 2023 miles for the year. Not really a lot of miles, but they were all on the MTB and all trail other than a bit of connecting miles on pavement. I don't...
Forum: Touring
12-29-23, 05:21 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,431
Posted By staehpj1

I never found tour length made much difference to...

I never found tour length made much difference to me. I pack about the same stuff for any tour length from a week to multiple months. If I went longer or shorther I'd likely still take the same...
12-26-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,411
Posted By staehpj1

I got in a trail ride on the mountain bike at...

I got in a trail ride on the mountain bike at sunrise, in the rain. It was raining hard, but I love riding in bad weather. I am weird like that.

We had a nice standing rib roast cooked on our...
Forum: Touring
12-26-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By staehpj1

If you are starting and finishing in the same...

If you are starting and finishing in the same city a hotel will likely store a box for you if you are staying there at each end of the trip. Verify ahead of time. Other options include finding...
12-24-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By staehpj1

Good points that somewhat reflect my experiences....

Good points that somewhat reflect my experiences.

I will say that on a non group tour you may meet more folks and have more in depth conversations than you mention depending on two things. One is...
12-23-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By staehpj1

I haven't done an organized trip, but the ones...

I haven't done an organized trip, but the ones that I saw. it looked like they could split up and ride their own pace. I am sure no one told them how much they could or had to eat. They could stop...
12-23-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,305
Posted By staehpj1

I don't know how to answer since these things are...

I don't know how to answer since these things are all relative. At 72 I feel blessed with good health and fitness compared to most folks I know who are my age. So if using that as a measure I guess I...
12-23-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By staehpj1

I mentioned mileage goals and consistensy and I...

I mentioned mileage goals and consistensy and I am still on track there. I'll also say that I have really enjoyed just getting out in the woods early every morning. Seeing the seasons, the weather...
12-23-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By staehpj1

I actually like to organize gear and have the...

I actually like to organize gear and have the right stuff, but being a bit disorganized in the schedule and route planning suits me fine.

To the OP:
Is it worth it? That depends on what you want...
12-22-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,924
Posted By staehpj1

I'll just say this... Folks can and do love...

I'll just say this... Folks can and do love recumbents and that is great, but as I see it it is a different sport and recumbent trikes maybe more so. Bents don't scratch the same itch for me as an...
12-21-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,924
Posted By staehpj1

It depends on what level of training/performance...

It depends on what level of training/performance you are talking about. You are kidding yourself if you think your absolute top end potential doesn't decline at a much younger age. Look at pro...
Forum: Touring
12-19-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 629
Posted By staehpj1

I have used a liner at times and they work, but I...

I have used a liner at times and they work, but I have mostly stopped. I don't tend to sleep in the bag with bare skin much. I usually have at the very least running shorts and a tech tee and often...
12-19-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By staehpj1

I agree on the too many moving parts, but not the...

I agree on the too many moving parts, but not the 5-10 min you tube highlights. I really want more continuous race coverage and live coverage if possible. Replays shortly after the race are the...
12-18-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 882
Posted By staehpj1

It would probably be a 29er and the Manitou...

It would probably be a 29er and the Manitou wouldn't be original if it was a 2008 according to the specs, At least that is what it looked like when I looked up that model for 2008 (15 years old). So...
12-17-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,040
Posted By staehpj1

I was thinking the same. It is a routine thing...

I was thinking the same. It is a routine thing to stand a bike on the rear wheel to wheel it around the shop or anywhere in tight quarters. Quite quick and easy. From there it is an easy lift. I...
12-11-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By staehpj1

I remain on track for the most consistent year I...

I remain on track for the most consistent year I have ever had. I have only missed 11 days so far this year. Every other day I have gone out for a morning trail ride. The mileage won't be...
12-09-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,479
Posted By staehpj1

Purely a matter of opinion. Folks are free to...

Purely a matter of opinion. Folks are free to wear what they like for whatever reason they like. Some wear it to support a team they like much like folks wear jerseys for teams of other pro sports....
12-05-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 919
Posted By staehpj1

The REI here and the one where I used to live...

The REI here and the one where I used to live would always be helpful with just about any issue. They'd find the part or offer a refond on a return on a bike less than a year old.

FWIW, I'm...
12-03-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By staehpj1

I decided to look at my year a different way. I...

I decided to look at my year a different way. I figure days ridden is a nice measure of activity and in some ways a better meaure than mileage. Mileage is funny. If you compare technical trail...
12-02-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,409
Posted By staehpj1

Yeah, I keep thinking of taking mine off. Raced...

Yeah, I keep thinking of taking mine off. Raced rigid MTBs and dirt bikes back 30+ years ago and old habits die hard. I was a good descender back in the day and at 72 still have some skills. ...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,431
Posted By staehpj1

It does kind of seem like there is an avoid...

It does kind of seem like there is an avoid racks/panniers at all cost attitude with some riders. I never got it, but it is their choice. I see folks carrying more gear than I did when I was still...
12-02-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By staehpj1

It sounds like the pad material itself may be...

It sounds like the pad material itself may be quiet, but it allows grit to get imbedded. An organic pad may start out quiet and get noisy. Matallic are probably going to start out noisier and quiet...
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