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Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By sculbertson

Many good points already listed above. Another...

Many good points already listed above. Another possibility that I didn't see mentioned has to do with the type and quality of the insulation in the bag. I also see you use a compression sack. ...
Forum: Touring
12-16-16, 04:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,868
Posted By sculbertson

In addition to good food/scented item storage in...

In addition to good food/scented item storage in camp, I offer one more way to deter wildlife. Consider stopping and eating your evening meal somewhere short of your final camping spot. Make a...
Forum: Touring
12-03-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,992
Posted By sculbertson

If stores are available along the route, I only...

If stores are available along the route, I only carry a day's worth of meals and snacks. In addition, I also carry one emergency dehydrated backpacking meal in the event my plans change.
Forum: Touring
05-13-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,934
Posted By sculbertson

I am fond of the Wellgo B143. Grippy...

I am fond of the Wellgo B143. Grippy configurable pins, fairly light, a grease service port, reasonably priced and ability to mount a toe clip and/or reflector....
Forum: Touring
04-19-16, 08:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,564
Posted By sculbertson

Harris Cyclery offers custom 9 speed cassettes in...

Harris Cyclery offers custom 9 speed cassettes in 13-30 and 13-34. Kind of pricey but may meet your needs.
Forum: Touring
04-14-16, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,175
Posted By sculbertson

Totally serious...I have done it on other bikes. ...

Totally serious...I have done it on other bikes. Drop bars come in a variety of shapes and sizes and sometimes the drop portion is simply too long to easily accommodate bar-end shifters. If the drop...
Forum: Touring
04-14-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,175
Posted By sculbertson

The obvious and simple solution is a hacksaw. ...

The obvious and simple solution is a hacksaw. Cut an inch or so off the bottom of the drops and reinstall the shifters.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By sculbertson

In addition to the above suggestions, saddle...

In addition to the above suggestions, saddle position fore/aft and nose up/down influences the amount of pressure on your hands. Try sliding your saddle back and/or tilting the nose up.
Forum: Touring
03-11-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,619
Posted By sculbertson

I think this a different model from the one...

I think this a different model from the one above. Wellgo makes quite a variety of pedals. Wellgo (http://en.wellgopedal.com/products.php)
Forum: Touring
03-11-16, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,619
Posted By sculbertson

I like the Wellgo B143....big platform, sticky...

I like the Wellgo B143....big platform, sticky but not too sticky, relatively light and a grease service port.
http://en.wellgopedal.com/upload/201306070948041.jpg
Forum: Touring
03-08-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By sculbertson

Like you, I had similar wants in a flat pedal for...

Like you, I had similar wants in a flat pedal for touring. After much searching, I ended up with the Wellgo 143. So far, I am very happy with them.
Forum: Touring
03-04-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,361
Posted By sculbertson

I think the Topeak Super Tourist DX is a great...

I think the Topeak Super Tourist DX is a great value at about $45 and works well with my Lone Peak panniers. On the front I use a Tubus Tara which is a great rack but not exactly budget.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-16, 02:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,939
Posted By sculbertson

Congratulations on your ride bent4me. My...

Congratulations on your ride bent4me. My birthday ride is coming up on March 18th...55 miles. My first experience with birthday rides was in the early eighties when I managed a bike shop. There...
Forum: Touring
02-24-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By sculbertson

For long day rides, I think the rear rack trunk...

For long day rides, I think the rear rack trunk type bags are a great solution. I like my Topeak rack with Topeak rack trunk combination. The mounting system is solid and some of the rack trunks...
Forum: Touring
01-01-16, 01:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,408
Posted By sculbertson

Check out the Sand Canyon 27 x 1-3/8 tires. They...

Check out the Sand Canyon 27 x 1-3/8 tires. They are made by Panaracer.
Forum: Touring
06-26-15, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,071
Posted By sculbertson

My Voyager Hypers are listed as 700x35 (622-37). ...

My Voyager Hypers are listed as 700x35 (622-37). On my 22mm wide (outside measurement) rims at 50 lbs., they measure 36.5mm.
Forum: Touring
06-24-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,071
Posted By sculbertson

I got mine at Planet X. Great deal at only...

I got mine at Planet X. Great deal at only $20.60 each for 700x35 with folding bead. Two tires plus shipping for $47....hard to beat.
Forum: Touring
06-23-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,071
Posted By sculbertson

+1 on the Vittoria Voyager Hyper.

+1 on the Vittoria Voyager Hyper.
Forum: Southern California
05-21-15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,324
Posted By sculbertson

If you have a few more days available, go West...

If you have a few more days available, go West out of Fresno to Monterey and catch PCH at that point. Starting in Monterey you will get to experience Big Sur on bike which is an amazing ride. You...
Forum: Touring
05-12-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By sculbertson

+1 for Solvang or possibly Paso Robles. Lots of...

+1 for Solvang or possibly Paso Robles. Lots of scenic and low-traffic ride options and excellent wineries - bonus!
Forum: Touring
03-25-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By sculbertson

Check out rideoregonride Lots of great touring...

Check out rideoregonride Lots of great touring in the Bend, OR area and Oregon in general.
Forum: Touring
02-24-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,206
Posted By sculbertson

I am a fan of the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme for...

I am a fan of the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme for road touring. They are light for a touring tire and I really like the way the handle and feel. Not cheap but I feel they deliver the value.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,404
Posted By sculbertson

Not too many options for the 1-1/4" threaded...

Not too many options for the 1-1/4" threaded headset. I used the Nitto (sm1143) extender that converts 1-1/4" threaded to 1-1/8" threadless. Once you have that, you can add any standard 1-1/8"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,404
Posted By sculbertson

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/sculberts...

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/sculbertson1Sculbertson1961/image.jpg1_zpsahkpfhgx.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/sculbertson1Sculbertson1961/media/image.jpg1_zpsahkpfhgx.jpg.html)
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Forum: Touring
02-19-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,570
Posted By sculbertson

With a big flat pedal, you don't need an overly...

With a big flat pedal, you don't need an overly stiff shoe. I like the Columbia Supervent shoes. You can wear them without socks, thin or thick socks or even waterproof socks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,321
Posted By sculbertson

I'm glad you folks like it. I picked up the bike...

I'm glad you folks like it. I picked up the bike on Craigslist a few weeks ago. This was one of the vintage mountain bikes I was looking for as it has all the braze-ons including the mid-fork rack...
Forum: Touring
02-10-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,636
Posted By sculbertson

Agreed. I snatched it up when I saw it on...

Agreed. I snatched it up when I saw it on Craigslist. Probably the only downside is the 1-1/4" threaded fork but you can work with it. I ended up using the Nitto column with a 1-1/8" threadless...
Forum: Touring
02-10-15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By sculbertson

My $.02.....You will be hard pressed to find a...

My $.02.....You will be hard pressed to find a faster road touring-capable tire than the Marathon Supreme. Compared to other touring tires, they are light and roll and handle really well.
Forum: Touring
02-06-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,930
Posted By sculbertson

I like the Croc flip flops...Athens or Modi...

I like the Croc flip flops...Athens or Modi models.
Forum: Touring
02-05-15, 11:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,391
Posted By sculbertson

1998 Klein Navigator ...

1998 Klein Navigator
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/sculbertson1Sculbertson1961/Klein%20Navigator_zpsbqxfmysw.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,321
Posted By sculbertson

1992 Fisher Paragon ...

1992 Fisher Paragon
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/sculbertson1Sculbertson1961/image.jpg1_zpsahkpfhgx.jpg...
Forum: Touring
02-05-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,636
Posted By sculbertson

1992 Fisher Paragon ...

1992 Fisher Paragon
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/sculbertson1Sculbertson1961/image.jpg1_zpsahkpfhgx.jpg...
Forum: Touring
01-23-15, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,217
Posted By sculbertson

Having installed a couple sets of PB Cascadias...

Having installed a couple sets of PB Cascadias and SKS Longboards, I personally prefer the SKS fenders. They are very well made and I don't find them significantly more time consuming to install. ...
Forum: Touring
11-28-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
Posted By sculbertson

Have you considered a trailer like the BoB as an...

Have you considered a trailer like the BoB as an option? That may be a great solution utilizing your existing bike.
Forum: Touring
10-14-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,543
Posted By sculbertson

Rather than Amtrak from Portland to Eugene, have...

Rather than Amtrak from Portland to Eugene, have you considered riding to Eugene via the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway - Ride Oregon Ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,825
Posted By sculbertson

I found the right saddle for me years ago...Selle...

I found the right saddle for me years ago...Selle Anatomica. My wife and stoker went through a series of about 6 different saddles on the tandem searching for a good fit. Each time she would want...
Forum: Touring
08-07-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By sculbertson

The hub choice is a good one. Phil Wood makes...

The hub choice is a good one. Phil Wood makes great hubs but you pay for them. I'm not so sure about your rim choice as it looks like they max out at 32 holes, are pretty narrow, and only weigh 425...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,325
Posted By sculbertson

I use a Thule rooftop tandem carrier on a BMW X3...

I use a Thule rooftop tandem carrier on a BMW X3 SUV. Loading and unloading works best as a 2 person operation but one person is able to do most of the work. This is how we do it. The stoker holds...
Forum: Touring
07-18-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,236
Posted By sculbertson

8 speed RD and Cassette Suggestions

I picked up a used touring bike and am swapping out some components. I'll be using Shimano 8 speed bar end shifters and am looking for suggestions for a "good value" long cage rear derailleur and 8...
Forum: Touring
07-13-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By sculbertson

I did a version of this tour many years ago. As...

I did a version of this tour many years ago. As others have suggested, we went a reversed route. We started in LA and went North up the coast to San Luis Obispo, then headed inland across the...
Forum: Touring
03-29-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,741
Posted By sculbertson

I really like the "German Ultralight Mirror"...

I really like the "German Ultralight Mirror" available at Rivendell. It works great with bar end shifters.
Forum: Touring
09-20-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,672
Posted By sculbertson

I'm a fan of the noodles and have them in 48cm on...

I'm a fan of the noodles and have them in 48cm on two different bikes. They just seem to have lots of comfortable hand positions on the tops.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 31,839
Posted By sculbertson

We are using the Ultremo ZX in 28mm now and love...

We are using the Ultremo ZX in 28mm now and love them. They have a lively and fast feel, are very flat resistant and seem to be wearing very well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By sculbertson

That is the freewheel. Two tricks to share. 1....

That is the freewheel. Two tricks to share. 1. Use your skewer to hold the tool tighly into the slots on the freewheel when you put the wrench to it. Once you bust it loose, remove the skewer amd...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-05-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By sculbertson

We added the longer Control Tech stoker stem and...

We added the longer Control Tech stoker stem and the Blackbird 48cm flat-top drop bars with dummy levers all from Tandems East. My stoker likes the drop bars better as it gives her lots of hand...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,426
Posted By sculbertson

We have a 2011 Cannondale RT 2 and had the same...

We have a 2011 Cannondale RT 2 and had the same porblem with the rear wheel on the first long ride. We took it back to the shop and had them use spoke prep and rebuild and tension the wheel. Not a...
Forum: Touring
12-22-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,278
Posted By sculbertson

Good catch on the missing Cannondales...I should...

Good catch on the missing Cannondales...I should have known better as my wife has a 1990 ST600 and my daughter a 1990 ST400. They also made a ST1000 which was their flagship tourer.
Forum: Touring
12-20-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,278
Posted By sculbertson

Not my list...I found it on this site if I...

Not my list...I found it on this site if I remember correctly. A good list to start your search.

Classic 80’s Touring Bikes

Bridgestone RB-T
Bridgestone T-500
Bridgestone T-700
Centurion...
Forum: Touring
05-22-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,755
Posted By sculbertson

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4629137845_027...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4629137845_02777af461_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4629138015_f8856e49b8_b.jpg
These are 25+ year old racks and bags. I don't think Eclipse makes...
Forum: Touring
05-22-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,755
Posted By sculbertson

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4628422100_769...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4628422100_7696a8eccc_b.jpg
Early 80's Univega Gran Turismo with many upgrades
Phil Wood hubs, Super Champion 58 rims, 48 spoke rear, 36 front
Sugino AT Crank -...
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