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Forum: Touring
03-11-15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,249
Posted By blauger

I have a Shimano Alfine 8 on my Soma Saga and...

I have a Shimano Alfine 8 on my Soma Saga and have a Paul Components Melvin Chain Tensioner (http://www.paulcomp.com/melvin.html) on it. I've toured Seattle to San Fran and had no problems. In terms...
Forum: Touring
12-20-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,802
Posted By blauger

I have a Steripen that I've used maybe once a...

I have a Steripen that I've used maybe once a year. Out west it can be far between clean water so I'd rather be safe than sorry and boiling water at elevation isn't fun.
Forum: Touring
11-11-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,780
Posted By blauger

Maybe but you don't have to buy fuel.ni love mine...

Maybe but you don't have to buy fuel.ni love mine and I figure the weight is about the same as most other configurations.
Forum: Touring
11-11-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,988
Posted By blauger

I have 35mm tires on my Saga and I'm sure I could...

I have 35mm tires on my Saga and I'm sure I could run 38s but I doubt 42s would fit.

I am seriously considering buying a horizontal dropout doohickey from Paul Components and having my vertical...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,450
Posted By blauger

The posts here show a pretty wide range of...

The posts here show a pretty wide range of opinions. All people are different in how many cals they need per day, but I agree with every single post about water. You really can't drink too much when...
Forum: Touring
01-25-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By blauger

You'll also be riding the Pacific Coast in...

You'll also be riding the Pacific Coast in Sept/Oct. Sept. is generally ok, but Oct is typically rainy. I think it would be wiser to make it a 5-5.5 month tour to avoid snow in the Rockies and rain...
Forum: Touring
12-15-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,165
Posted By blauger

I would be concerned with it overheating and the...

I would be concerned with it overheating and the possibility of it being damaged would be greater than if it was in the pack. I have a full size ipad and since it doesn't fit in my handlebar bag. I...
Forum: Touring
12-15-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 915
Posted By blauger

As others have pointed out, 80-90 mi per day is a...

As others have pointed out, 80-90 mi per day is a lot and IMO, might not be sustainable for 3-4 months. A lot depends upon your age, fitness and determination but fully loaded, that's probably...
Forum: Touring
07-13-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By blauger

I have front and rear panniers and have a Surly...

I have front and rear panniers and have a Surly front rack similar to the Jandd posted above. I use the front rack to carry a small insulated lunch bag. The bag provided less insulation than I...
Forum: Touring
07-05-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 32,438
Posted By blauger

I agree strongly with your post. Trailers have...

I agree strongly with your post. Trailers have their place but I think most tourers are best suited to panniers. Some tourers will find a trailer best suits their needs.

In June while cycling...
Forum: Touring
06-24-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,783
Posted By blauger

If I were you, I'd try to do a 30 mile ride...

If I were you, I'd try to do a 30 mile ride before you go. 110 miles isn't very far and it sounds like you're in good shape but it always helps to experience saddle time before a long ride.
Forum: Touring
06-21-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,855
Posted By blauger

No bike advice but I travel with my 12 lb. Jack...

No bike advice but I travel with my 12 lb. Jack Russell all the time. Our longest trip was last August from Seattle to Eureka CA. He rides in a basket on the rear rack and loves it. Downhills find...
Forum: Touring
06-17-13, 11:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,165
Posted By blauger

If you do use it in the PNW, I would highly...

If you do use it in the PNW, I would highly recommend always carrying some dry paper and kindling. I used an old nylon Thermarest stuff sack and there were a couple of mornings when it took awhile to...
Forum: Touring
06-17-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,165
Posted By blauger

Must all touring be in the wilderness? I...

Must all touring be in the wilderness? I obviously missed the memo.
Forum: Touring
06-17-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,165
Posted By blauger

I would be interested in finding out how much...

I would be interested in finding out how much drag the dyno hub creates and when coupled with the weight of the stove and fuel it might not be the best use of effort and money. As far as solAr...
Forum: Touring
06-15-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By blauger

Has anyone used Thules new handlebar bag? I'm...

Has anyone used Thules new handlebar bag? I'm tending towards it as it seems better suited to holding an iPad unlike Ortliebs.
Forum: Touring
06-15-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,165
Posted By blauger

I just finished a 2 week tour using this stove. I...

I just finished a 2 week tour using this stove. I was very happy with it with these caveats.

1. Have more than enough fuel ready when you start the fire. That means broken into pieces that will...
Forum: Touring
06-14-13, 05:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 32,553
Posted By blauger

Very true. I have a 56" SOMA Saga and wish I had...

Very true. I have a 56" SOMA Saga and wish I had gotten a 58". I had the steerer tube cut abou an inch above the headset as well in case my neck gets worse.

However, I really like the Saga and...
Forum: Touring
05-27-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,809
Posted By blauger

36 is the way to go. 299 is too dangerous....

36 is the way to go. 299 is too dangerous. Although 36 has major ups and downs, once you reach Platina it's a nice, long gradual slope down to Red Bluff. Latif is correct in that your last supply...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,169
Posted By blauger

Last August I spent a month riding from Vantage,...

Last August I spent a month riding from Vantage, WA to my home in Northern California. My 12 pound Jack Russell mix was in a basket on the back of my bike. I had stopped at a convenience store in...
Forum: Touring
03-07-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,437
Posted By blauger

I bought a Saga last year and love it. Solid and...

I bought a Saga last year and love it. Solid and a joy to ride. Despite my best efforts to destroy the paint job:lol: the worst I've done is lean it against a pine tree leaking sap! I hope you enjoy...
Forum: Touring
01-15-13, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By blauger

Sounds like a great, if very, very hot, adventure.

Sounds like a great, if very, very hot, adventure.
Forum: Touring
11-20-12, 01:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,692
Posted By blauger

It sounds as though you might be riding a bike...

It sounds as though you might be riding a bike whose handlebars are too low. Try a different position.
Forum: Touring
11-20-12, 12:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,211
Posted By blauger

This year I bought a pair of butterfly/trekking...

This year I bought a pair of butterfly/trekking handlebars and they're great. I can choose from 4 positions and that gives my neck a lot of relief.
Forum: Touring
11-14-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,866
Posted By blauger

I run a 32 Schwalbe Marathon on the front and a...

I run a 32 Schwalbe Marathon on the front and a 35 on the back. My hands wouldn't get as numb with a 35 on the front but I like the extra speed. The 32is fine on hard packed gravel but not in loose.
Forum: Touring
10-27-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
Posted By blauger

I run 32s on the front and a 35 on the rear....

I run 32s on the front and a 35 on the rear. There are times when a 38 would be tempting but the extra rolling resistance wouldn't be worth it.
Forum: Touring
09-26-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,563
Posted By blauger

Yep, Costco is where I had mine done.

Yep, Costco is where I had mine done.
Forum: Touring
09-26-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,408
Posted By blauger

It was three years ago so perhaps my memory isn't...

It was three years ago so perhaps my memory isn't that good but the route I mentioned didn't seem that bad. I was going south, not north and mid-afternoon, not rush hour. There are a lot of smaller...
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,744
Posted By blauger

I disagree. Most area of the US have trees, you...

I disagree. Most area of the US have trees, you don't need a forest to use a hammock.
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,408
Posted By blauger

From Davis north, I'd recommend County Rd 102 to...

From Davis north, I'd recommend County Rd 102 to Knights Landing, then 113/S. George Washington Way to Yuba City. 113 has a fair amount of traffic but has a good shoulder. Then connect to Broadway,...
Forum: Touring
09-21-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,087
Posted By blauger

To be fair, it's not the iPhone it's Apple's...

To be fair, it's not the iPhone it's Apple's mapping app. You can still use Google maps or any other mapping website. It works great for me here in N. Calif. England seems to have the most issues so...
Forum: Touring
09-21-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,697
Posted By blauger

I haven't run into that situation with my...

I haven't run into that situation with my Hennessy but if I ever do I just figure I'll tie one end to my bike and another to something else so that the ridge line is able to keep the mosquito netting...
Forum: Touring
09-19-12, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,094
Posted By blauger

Have you thought about taking the Iron Horse/John...

Have you thought about taking the Iron Horse/John Wayne trail? Although you could pick it up At Vantage, Ellensburg is the better place to start.
Forum: Touring
09-18-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,328
Posted By blauger

SOMA makes a nice frame called the Saga. SiZe 54...

SOMA makes a nice frame called the Saga. SiZe 54 and under take 26"ers. It's not aluminum though.
Forum: Touring
09-11-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,440
Posted By blauger

Depending on where you travel, libraries can be...

Depending on where you travel, libraries can be few and far between, many have a limited number of computers and the hours might not be convenient. If it works for you, that's great, but it does have...
Forum: Touring
09-11-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,688
Posted By blauger

I hate backpacks while touring as well. Fatigue...

I hate backpacks while touring as well. Fatigue sets in quicker and my back gets sweaty and the chafing is unbearable. It also puts the center of balance much higher and I see no good point for doing...
Forum: Touring
09-04-12, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,693
Posted By blauger

Yeah, raccoons are a problem. Also, May can be a...

Yeah, raccoons are a problem. Also, May can be a very wet month so good rainwear and a warm sleeping bag are essential.
Forum: Touring
09-04-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,360
Posted By blauger

I have the Racktime and it's rated ~65 lbs. I...

I have the Racktime and it's rated ~65 lbs. I like it a lot the panniers are easy to get on and off, the weight is lower and slightly further back.
Forum: Touring
09-03-12, 11:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,440
Posted By blauger

My iPad with AT&T service has been great....

My iPad with AT&T service has been great. Lightweight, easy on, long battery life and you can get the card reader attachment for it and a Bluetooth keyboard as well. Although I've found that using...
Forum: Touring
09-02-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,688
Posted By blauger

I'm surprised at all the negatives, they must...

I'm surprised at all the negatives, they must come from people who dont know what heat is.Here in central CA where a normal bottle thaws by the time I reach the edge of town the Polar bottles will...
Forum: Touring
09-02-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,827
Posted By blauger

I was on 36 last week and although it is a...

I was on 36 last week and although it is a challenging ride, the scenery is great.

Another even more challenging ride is Hwy 162/Forest Route 7 through the Mendocino Natl Forest. I did that in...
Forum: Touring
03-29-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,184
Posted By blauger

I have a Civia...

I have a Civia (http://www.bikeman.com/KI3300.html) dual leg kickstand on my bike and love it. The little rubber boots only lasted a couple of weeks, but the metal legs have withstood two years of...
Forum: Touring
03-20-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,342
Posted By blauger

Rice is my staple when touring and it cooks...

Rice is my staple when touring and it cooks pretty quickly, ~20 min. Beans take a lot longer to cook but if you put some in a plastic container in the morning and fill it with water, by evening you...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,921
Posted By blauger

I put mine in the center pocket of my jersey. It...

I put mine in the center pocket of my jersey. It works great, the lines go down my back and don't get tangled with anything. Also, the fabric of my jersey is light enough to allow me to adjust the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-05, 11:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,941
Posted By blauger

And everyone who wears the ubiquitous baseball...

And everyone who wears the ubiquitous baseball cap must also be gay posers, along with all the other spectator sports paraphenalia floating around. Now if someone had never been on a bike before...
Forum: Touring
06-03-05, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By blauger

Yep, that's what I do too. It's great to have...

Yep, that's what I do too. It's great to have the extra bag in case you need it for whatever reason and it helps keep road grime, rain, out of the back pack.
Forum: Touring
06-03-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,734
Posted By blauger

There aren't a lot of choices for this route but...

There aren't a lot of choices for this route but I think going up to Aberdeen and then taking Hwy 12 & 8 to Olympia is your best bet. Depending upon the amount of time you have I would recommend...
Forum: Touring
05-22-05, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By blauger

http://www.germany-tourism.de/biking/ This...

http://www.germany-tourism.de/biking/

This is a great site with some pretty detailed information about biking in Germany.

NE Germany is a wonderful place to ride, mostly flat to rolling...
Forum: Touring
02-05-05, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By blauger

They do fly out of Vancouver but only into...

They do fly out of Vancouver but only into England and Scotland to, I believe, Glasgow, Stansted, Manchester and Gatwick. I'm seriously considering them for my flight this summer. They came into...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,480
Posted By blauger

Black SmartWool for the most part and a couple of...

Black SmartWool for the most part and a couple of cream color ones as well. Any color except for white, they only get road grimed and end up grey anyway.
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