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Forum: Southwest
06-20-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By HGuthertz

Thanks everyone for the tips. I have really...

Thanks everyone for the tips.

I have really enjoyed cycling in Tucson. Previously, I have only visited for a week or two, so the lodging expenses were manageable. This winter I was looing for an...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-20-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By HGuthertz

Thanks for the tip. I will follow-up. It is...

Thanks for the tip. I will follow-up.

It is certainly an accomplishment to cycle completely around this lake given the current road conditions on both sides of the border.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-16-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By HGuthertz

Lake Superior

I am a long-distance bike rider living in St Paul, MN- born in Milwaukee though. I am working on a volunteer basis with a Canadian non-profit- the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Association that is...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-10-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By HGuthertz

Biker Fitter in Milwaukee

I know a guy that can help you in Milwaukee. I have travelled from St. Paul for help on two different bikes. He has really helped me out. In both cases, expensive touring bikes that just weren't set...
Forum: Southwest
06-02-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By HGuthertz

Tucson lodging

I am starting to explore options for a two-month stay in Tucson late fall 2021 in preparation for a cross-country tour in spring 2022. From past experience, I know that I cannot train properly in...
Forum: Touring
04-04-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,438
Posted By HGuthertz

650b

The problem was getting wider tires into that little frame without having to stretch it. -Reynolds 531 throughout. The widest I could go was 700 x 28 and that involved letting air out of the tire to...
Forum: Touring
04-04-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,438
Posted By HGuthertz

Rim brakes

I am most definitely old school, so I prefer rim brakes. But I want them to work as well. Paul - company out of California makes excellent rim brakes and has a kit for older bikes as well. I...
Forum: Touring
04-03-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,438
Posted By HGuthertz

Thanks. I am running tubed. I will definitely...

Thanks. I am running tubed. I will definitely have a look at the Schwalbe Supremes. I had a look at the Gravel Kings the other day and remain skeptical about the puncture protection. Hopefully, I can...
Forum: Touring
03-27-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,438
Posted By HGuthertz

Any suggestion for lightweight but durable 650b tires

My new and much appreciated vintage Trek conversion is a 650b rig with many cool and nice-looking features. The bike rides like a dream, but I am concerned about the tires. I am currently riding...
Forum: Southeast
10-01-20, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By HGuthertz

Cycles de Oro Greensboro

Anyone on this board have any dealings with this shop in Greenboro, NC? I had one very good transaction regarding a repaint of an old Trek bike frame and then a second terrible transaction - where I...
Forum: Touring
04-10-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By HGuthertz

Try a Fizik saddle. I have either a tri vitesse...

Try a Fizik saddle. I have either a tri vitesse or an HP model on all of my bikes. No problems at all even with 65-mile days carrying 40 pounds of gear. I think Fizik has a loaner program that allows...
Forum: Touring
09-03-18, 07:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,743
Posted By HGuthertz

1981 Trek 720

I am on the completely opposite extreme: I weight 138 pounds and ride a 19.5 inch 1981 Trek 720. I had it reworked as a triple and rode it fully loaded-about 38 pounds in 4 panniers- around Lake...
Forum: Touring
12-19-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,906
Posted By HGuthertz

Trangia

I vote for the Trangia alcohol burner.-used it last summer on a circumnavigation of Lake Michigan with absolutely no problems. It can burn denatured alcohol-available at hardware stores in the paint...
Forum: Touring
12-06-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By HGuthertz

St. Paul to St. Louis

There has been a bit of publicity here in St. Paul about the Mississippi River trail lately.

Thinking about biking from St. Paul to St. Louis this upcoming summer. Has anyone done this segment. I...
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