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Forum: Southeast
10-19-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By bobframe

I did my ride this morning under blue skies and...

I did my ride this morning under blue skies and temps in the high 60's. Had a bit I'd wind to contend with but overall the conditions were near ideal. I rode around downtown savannah for a while to...
Forum: Southeast
10-14-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By bobframe

Excellent suggestions. Thanks for taking the...

Excellent suggestions. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I think this will be a fun ride...I plan to poke along and enjoy the sites. BTW, I assume all of these are paved roads? Would prefer...
Forum: Southeast
10-13-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By bobframe

Downtown Savannah Ride?

I'm off to a wedding this coming weekend (10/18-10/20) and am considering taking my road bike with me and finding a way to get in a ride of 20-30 miles on Sunday morning. Anyone have any suggestions...
Forum: Touring
07-28-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,976
Posted By bobframe

Well, perhaps a re-install IS in order.

Well, perhaps a re-install IS in order.
Forum: Touring
07-28-14, 02:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,976
Posted By bobframe

Those stays might solve my problem. Wonder if...

Those stays might solve my problem. Wonder if they'd fit my VO fenders?
Forum: Touring
07-27-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,976
Posted By bobframe

The actual toe/fender interaction is happening...

The actual toe/fender interaction is happening between my toe and the "eyelet bolt" of the fender. The eyelet bolt is what attaches the fender stay to the fender and it protrudes out from the fender...
Forum: Touring
07-27-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,976
Posted By bobframe

Fender Passion

No, not whether to fender or not. THAT'S obvious.

What I seek is the elegant solution to fendering a properly bossed, 700c, racked up, heavy tired, stuff sticking all over it steel frame touring...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By bobframe

Ram Ball Mounted Headlight?

I am fitting up a loaded touring bike (Co-Mo Americano) and want to add a bike mounted headlight. Here are my "requirements":

1. USB rechargeable.
2. Multiple brightness settings to adapt to...
Forum: Touring
07-23-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,318
Posted By bobframe

Along Gulf Coast of Florida.

Along Gulf Coast of Florida.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

That's a Bingo.

That's a Bingo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

Is there a difference in design between SRAM and...

Is there a difference in design between SRAM and Shimano shifters that would cause the Shimano shifter to be wobbly?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

And any reason why STI dual-control levers can't...

And any reason why STI dual-control levers can't serve simply as brake levers?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

I think the review was for the full size...

I think the review was for the full size version...Cane Creek #SCR-5 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=SCR-5) and not the SCR-5C. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

One reviewer said these are great for small...

One reviewer said these are great for small hands. This is NOT me; I have gorilla hands. My present Dia Compe brake levers are small, thin and uncomfortable. This is the prime reason I want more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

I am currently using Dia Compe brake levers on...

I am currently using Dia Compe brake levers on drop bars...I don't see a model number. The BB7's are Road..sorry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By bobframe

Upgrade Dia Compe levers

I have Dia Compe brake levers, Avid BB7 disks brakes and Dura Ace bar end shifters on my Co-Motion Americano (touring bike). I want to "upgrade" the brake levers to something with larger more ergo...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By bobframe

Enough tech support...I appreciate your help very...

Enough tech support...I appreciate your help very much.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By bobframe

I believe that I have accomplished this, in...

I believe that I have accomplished this, in addition to having installed the Garmin City Navigator North America maps. But when I turn on 605 and get to Settings/Maps I can only chose the City Nav...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By bobframe

You are on a roll. How about my City...

You are on a roll.

How about my City Navigator North America NT DVD...is this usable on the Edge 605?

Again, I may have bought these for a motorcycle Garmin, so I'm not sure what they are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By bobframe

I made an attempt at this. I am advised that I...

I made an attempt at this. I am advised that I am #953 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=953) in the queue and the delay is 4 days. Is this a typical backlog?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-08-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By bobframe

Getting the most from a Garmin Edge 605

Apparently, my mama did raise a fool...at least when it comes to understanding a Garmin Edge 605. I've had one for years and never felt like I was getting the most from it...particularly as a...
Forum: Touring
06-30-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By bobframe

This is helpful and directly addresses my...

This is helpful and directly addresses my question. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
06-30-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By bobframe

I managed to get hotspots with carbon fiber road...

I managed to get hotspots with carbon fiber road shoes and Speedplay pedals...stiff sole + small pedal= hot spots (for me). No need for me to re-test this theory.

I think I want an SPD or Crank...
Forum: Touring
06-29-14, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By bobframe

Does size matter?

I am outfitting a touring bike and am close to the pedal decision point. Given my shoe choice (Shimano M162L Mountain Bike shoe), it will be a two hole/SPD/Crank Bros choice. At this point I am...
Forum: Touring
06-17-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,779
Posted By bobframe

While I'm a fan of Big Agnes, I think sainthood...

While I'm a fan of Big Agnes, I think sainthood is premature....:)
Forum: Touring
06-17-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,779
Posted By bobframe

These are pictures of my Big Agnes Copper Spur 2...

These are pictures of my Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 (CS2) taken on a local mini tour on my first Co-Motion Americano. The CS2 is ultra lightweight, tough and roomy enough to satisfy this 6'3, 200# guy....
Forum: Touring
06-17-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

Good suggestion. And now I can move onto other...

Good suggestion. And now I can move onto other setup issues.

Thanks guys. A couple of shots to document what the changes were....

Before...as the bike was initially. Note the screw-in axle...
Forum: Touring
06-17-14, 01:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

Update: I sourced a couple M5 x 30mm bolts and...

Update: I sourced a couple M5 x 30mm bolts and 1/2" spacers from Lowes. These bolts were really a bit too long, so I took up some of the excess with washers. But in the end, the longer bolts...
Forum: Touring
06-14-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,101
Posted By bobframe

Good suggestion. I bought my first Ortlieb...

Good suggestion. I bought my first Ortlieb panniers from him and he's great. I plan to buy from him.
Forum: Touring
06-14-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,101
Posted By bobframe

Ortlieb Hi Viz Yellow Panniers

I am shopping for a full set of Ortlieb panniers...probably the Bike Packer Plus and Sport Packer Plus. I am trying to decide on color and read somewhere that the best choice was the most visible...
Forum: Touring
06-13-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

That's a bingo!. Upon further review, I...

That's a bingo!.

Upon further review, I find the Tubus mounting instructions to be essentially correct. What they seem to be missing is any suggestion of replacing the spacers, and maybe the...
Forum: Touring
06-13-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

What I find odd about this is that this is my...

What I find odd about this is that this is my second Americano/Tubus Tara combo and I don't recall any fitment issues first time around. Co-Mo sells the Tara rack, though a call to Co-Mo about my...
Forum: Touring
06-13-14, 01:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

Neil, Your Tara rack and fenders appear to be...

Neil, Your Tara rack and fenders appear to be mounted like mine. Did your quick release hubs function properly?
Forum: Touring
06-12-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Posted By bobframe

Tubus front rack fitment on a Co-Motion Americano

I just picked up a slightly used two year old (58cm) Co-Motion Americano. It has a Tubus Tara front rack and the PO had difficulty making the front rack fit correctly. In fact, he had to remove the...
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

I'm sure this was said in jest...I have ridden...

I'm sure this was said in jest...I have ridden both Rockies and App's and the "length vs. grade" argument holds true. Crossing the Appalachian Mountains is no trivial undertaking. OTOH, the Trans...
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

You are correct. Not a trivial miscalculation on...

You are correct. Not a trivial miscalculation on my part. Of course this plan is still in the very early "what if" stages...but I appreciate the correction.
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

I'm sure you are right. Although, I don't plan...

I'm sure you are right. Although, I don't plan to do the TransAm from the ATlantic...I'd start in Toccoa, GA and go west/north, so maybe that explains some of the diff.
Forum: Touring
06-05-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

Good points. I will do a goggle map from home...

Good points. I will do a goggle map from home (Toccoa, GA) to Pueblo, CO and work the math.

Math/map work done.

OK, rough distance from home to Pueblo, CO is 1660. Assuming a 50 MPD average,...
Forum: Touring
06-05-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

True about the rain. Now I do not fear plain old...

True about the rain. Now I do not fear plain old rain ...but some of your more festive "spring storms" could throw a wrench into the works. The potential for violent weather in the south/midwest in...
Forum: Touring
06-05-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,181
Posted By bobframe

When to start TransAm Trail?

I am considering a (east to west) TransAm ride in 2015 and would depart from home in north Georgia. Although I am in the very early planning stages, the question of "when" I would do this is open. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

Thanks Tulex. BTW, I grew up in Victor. Small...

Thanks Tulex. BTW, I grew up in Victor. Small world, eh?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

The unit is running the 3.10 software. ...

The unit is running the 3.10 software. Appreciate the tip on the Garmin forum...probably a better place to get the help I'm looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

My Edge 305 has a grade function and it works...

My Edge 305 has a grade function and it works great...started showing grade almost immediately when climbing. I need grade so that I have some confirmation as to why I'm going so slow and why my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

Gawd....wish I'd know about all this before I...

Gawd....wish I'd know about all this before I dropped $400 on this thing. It's depressing.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

Does my Edge 605 use GPS for altitude...

Does my Edge 605 use GPS for altitude calculations? Or does it use barometric pressure? If its barometric pressure, then how do I calibrate it?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

The 605 is not working correctly. Finally got...

The 605 is not working correctly. Finally got through to Garmin tech support and they had me reset the unit. Will have to test it out.....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By bobframe

Garmin 605 screws up "Grade"

My fairly new Garmin Edge 605 works fine except for the "Grade" function.

This weekend as I was doing a long climb I looked down to see what the grade was and it read 8%. Within seconds it read...
Forum: Touring
07-17-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,611
Posted By bobframe

Big Agnes makes some nifty tents. I have...

Big Agnes makes some nifty tents.

I have the Copper Spur UL2..a lightweight, free standing two person tent. Look here: http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/CopperSpurUL2.

The tent...
Forum: Touring
07-17-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By bobframe

I think the argument for front and rear panniers...

I think the argument for front and rear panniers is about load distribution and the effect that has on how the bike handles. Some people seem to be religious about having front panniers and others...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By bobframe

Thanks for input. Any idea how a fitter would...

Thanks for input. Any idea how a fitter would adjust things to eliminate this pain?
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