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Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,280
Posted By tcs

You'll remember this thread: ...

You'll remember this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/963881-musical-instruments-touring-4.html

(Note: most of the links seem to be broken. But the thread includes several posts by...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 02:23 AM
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By djb

Ive ridden gatorskins for ages, and at the right...

Ive ridden gatorskins for ages, and at the right pressures for my body weight and how much weight I'm carrying on the bike, they are fine, especially on good pavement.
Imi, I suspect that you are...
Forum: Touring
03-05-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,786
Posted By Pratt

Dear Mams- A lot of excellent posts, with great...

Dear Mams-
A lot of excellent posts, with great information. I would just add, consider your bike, your first touring bike. Each tour, and I hope you have many, will teach you something, and...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,786
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I think GPS units use a government hierarchy in...

I think GPS units use a government hierarchy in choosing roads. On my Canadian Maritimes tour, I was not following established bike routes, pretty much deciding where I wanted to go and going there....
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,645
Posted By Rick

I have a Co-Motion Rohloff Pangea. I have just...

I have a Co-Motion Rohloff Pangea. I have just recently started riding again. As before I take it with me into the store, the bank ect. I occasionally lock it outside a corner store or a fast food...
Forum: Touring
02-22-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,026
Posted By travelinhobo

If you're in the US, this is what I always say......

If you're in the US, this is what I always say... If you wait long enough, you can find anything you want in this country for free. Except medical coverage. FB marketplace I discovered has a plethora...
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By Pratt

Son in law works for a company that makes the...

Son in law works for a company that makes the molding machines that make plastic bottles, he says that the 1 and 2 liter bottles both use the same amount of plastic. So carrying 2 liters in one big...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By Steve_sr

Thanks everyone for the tips! I was hoping that...

Thanks everyone for the tips! I was hoping that there might be some shortcuts or consolidated resources. Now all I have to do is figure out the dimensions of a Trico Sport Iron Case and see if/how it...
Forum: Touring
11-03-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,265
Posted By teachndad

Thank you everyone! This is all very...

Thank you everyone!

This is all very valuable information! I really appreciate it! Obviously, my knowledge has been updated.👊 It's nice to see the wide range of experience amongst the members. I...
Forum: Touring
11-01-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
Posted By mev

I put them in the way suggested by this video: ...

I put them in the way suggested by this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su0WatgTOdk
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,484
Posted By mev

Looks like it is no longer available, but here is...

Looks like it is no longer available, but here is where I ordered on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB7XYRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is one step up from...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,088
Posted By cyccommute

Sorry but I got nothin’ for ya. I did some...

Sorry but I got nothin’ for ya. I did some touring with my wife in the late 70s and early 80s. I did a solo mountain bike tour when my wife was pregnant with my first child. After (1985) that I...
Forum: Touring
01-12-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By waddo

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the...

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the feedback.
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By biker in japan

Tomorrow l start my tour. This goes on my bike....

Tomorrow l start my tour.
This goes on my bike.
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Forum: Touring
04-06-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,886
Posted By LeeG

If I’m riding with baggy pants there’s an...

If I’m riding with baggy pants there’s an occasional brushing on the right side of the Revelate medium Tangle bag. With shorts no problem. It’s been the best accessory bag I’ve ever put on a bike. ...
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,886
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Mine have not, but I have never bumped on a water...

Mine have not, but I have never bumped on a water bottle either. My frame bag is about the same thickness at the widest point as a water bottle.
03-25-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,311
Posted By Inusuit

I had to push myself to ride 2500 miles in a...

I had to push myself to ride 2500 miles in a year. Of course I'm 77 years old. My longest rides were a couple of 50 milers. I tried for a couple of 100 km rides but the Wyoming wind limited me to...
03-12-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,417
Posted By Jeff Neese

Well now you've got a real debate on your hands....

Well now you've got a real debate on your hands. I say the aluminum caps should be color-matched to the valve stem, which in most cases is silver. If the stem is black though (like most schrader...
Forum: Touring
03-09-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,504
Posted By djb

I just wanted to say how that made me laugh

I just wanted to say how that made me laugh
Forum: Touring
03-06-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,925
Posted By scottbencohe

A few miles of gravel presented no problems. I...

A few miles of gravel presented no problems. I think the Mondial 40mm are as wide as the Volpe can handle, but they do fit
Forum: Touring
02-10-22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By Memmel

PCH San Fran to San Diego

I am doing a ride from San Fran to San Diego this summer. Any and all tips advice appreciated especially regarding camping along the route. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Touring
10-28-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,925
Posted By Flatforkcrown

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The bike in question, since it’s never bad to have...
10-26-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By Dan Flashes

Visually stunning races to watch?

I have been cycling and mountain biking for about 20 years, but I never really liked watching pro races. But I’m starting to get into it now, and I’ve got the GCN app to catch up on races from this...
Forum: Touring
05-26-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,660
Posted By AreeSoothsayer

Thank you. The variety of responses that pointed...

Thank you. The variety of responses that pointed out stuff I was too stressed to figure out on my own is very helpful.

I'll figure something else out.
Forum: Touring
04-26-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,249
Posted By kevmcd

Pfeiffer Big Sur is open

I'm the only one in the hiker biker site tonight

PCH was beautiful Solid NW wind at my back. Lots of road construction so the cars were batched Flowers are everywhere
Forum: Touring
04-22-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 19,420
Posted By djb

funny and unique quote, not many of us can claim...

funny and unique quote, not many of us can claim to have wild boar in our backyards, and even less with hyperactive caffeinated ones.
Forum: Touring
01-31-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,903
Posted By Papa Tom

Slow is fine with me. If I wanted to get home...

Slow is fine with me. If I wanted to get home and get off the bike faster, I would just stay home in the first place!
Forum: Touring
01-25-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,288
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Everybody's body is different and through...

Everybody's body is different and through training you have to find what pedalling position and technique puts the least strain on your body.
When I was racing as a youth, the coach got us to train...
Forum: Touring
01-22-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,179
Posted By balto charlie

Scary, sounds like you are on the mend. ...

Scary, sounds like you are on the mend. Unexplained medical issues suck. Raising a pint to your speedy recovery and good health.
Forum: Touring
12-27-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,645
Posted By Happy Feet

203? that will fit road 160 calipers. Now I have...

203? that will fit road 160 calipers. Now I have more research to do as well for that new project...

Bad timing, as I finally got a second 650b wheelset for my touring bike so it can flex between...
Forum: Touring
12-19-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,383
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Oops, did not notice that. But most of the...

Oops, did not notice that.

But most of the users of this forum are from USA, so it also is a clarification to them.

I have bought from Bike24, Starbike, Wiggle, Pro Bike Kit, PlanetX, SJS,...
Forum: Touring
12-19-20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,383
Posted By djb

Wearing a knapsack is the last thing i want to do...

Wearing a knapsack is the last thing i want to do riding a bike, but in a riding situation offroad where panniers just are gong to be a liability, i guess I'd have to, but don't do trips like this,...
Forum: Touring
12-19-20, 05:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,383
Posted By saddlesores

ah, the weight may be the same, but it's the look...

ah, the weight may be the same, but it's the look that counts.

coolness factor reduces coefficient of fred by cherry pie squared.

deduct points for research and bringing fax to the table.

...
Forum: Touring
11-14-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,720
Posted By Tourist in MSN

A couple years ago I did the ACA Big Bend van...

A couple years ago I did the ACA Big Bend van supported trip in West Texas. Second night, I accidentally rode my bike into the campsite instead of getting off the bike while still on pavement and...
Forum: Touring
11-09-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,573
Posted By mev

Not sure why it matters but seems pretty...

Not sure why it matters but seems pretty straightforward to me:
Support is someone else helping along the way. Most common examples is carrying gear or being there to address issues that come up...
Forum: Touring
11-05-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,893
Posted By Doug64

I don't like them for riding, but that is just a...

I don't like them for riding, but that is just a personal preference. I think hoods can interfere with peripheral vision. My left eye has some damage which makes it hard for me to see over my left...
Forum: Touring
10-27-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,299
Posted By indyfabz

And on the picnic table in the dark.

And on the picnic table in the dark.
Forum: Touring
10-19-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,815
Posted By balto charlie

You guys are right on the mental part, I am going...

You guys are right on the mental part, I am going to go slower, get use to it and don't try to crank real hard. It did feel like an anchor on the back.
Forum: Touring
10-19-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,815
Posted By djb

Thanks Imi--this point is actually a really...

Thanks Imi--this point is actually a really important one. Touring clearly is at a different pace and takes adjusting ones take on how quickly we "should" be going.
I know without a doubt this has...
Forum: Touring
09-05-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,792
Posted By Doug64

Icefield Parkway, Alberta, Canada ...

Icefield Parkway, Alberta, Canada

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...
Forum: Touring
08-29-20, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,846
Posted By MFallon

Forgive me for bumping this to the top, but I'm...

Forgive me for bumping this to the top, but I'm one of those guys who feels a need to bring at least some form of closure to the threads I start. If for no other reason than someone may search a...
Forum: Touring
08-02-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,405
Posted By fietsbob

People tour on race bikes the race-tour TransAm...

People tour on race bikes the race-tour TransAm most did.

one guy rode/drove a streamlined velomobile.

he had the aerodynamic advantage higher speed the greater the advantage but a weight...
Forum: Touring
08-01-20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,607
Posted By katsup

I actually like the blue and green together. ...

I actually like the blue and green together.

Congrats on the bike.
Forum: Touring
06-25-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,641
Posted By alan s

Bianchi, of course.

Bianchi, of course.
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