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06-28-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,221
Posted By JerrySTL

I've done the Katy end-to-end 9 times and one of...

I've done the Katy end-to-end 9 times and one of those in 2020 was on a tandem! We have a newer Schwinn Twinn MTB tandem which is very heavy plus the stoker and I aren't lightweights. We used...
05-23-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By JerrySTL

The NiteRider MiNewt series also uses a 18650...

The NiteRider MiNewt series also uses a 18650 battery and is very easy to change. Need a long 2 mm hex wrench which just so happens to work with my mechanical disk brakes.

I did a test after...
12-13-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 90,675
Posted By JerrySTL

I have the same bike. My wife and I have done the...

I have the same bike. My wife and I have done the entire Katy Trail, Great Allegany Passage, and most of the C&O trail on it. I have heavily modified the bike as things have broken or worn out.
One...
12-07-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,537
Posted By JerrySTL

My wife's miles are only on the tandem while I...

My wife's miles are only on the tandem while I ride it and a couple of other bikes. We are in a local Strava tandem group so I can tell where we place by looking at her Strava user. However there are...
Forum: Touring
07-08-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,739
Posted By JerrySTL

My wife and I did it earlier in June on a tandem....

My wife and I did it earlier in June on a tandem. Even with 2.125 knobby tires, parts of the C&O were quite an adventure. The advice of going through mud puddles was correct unless you can really...
03-21-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,300
Posted By JerrySTL

Here's a link to my positive battery replacement...

Here's a link to my positive battery replacement experience on a 150 and 600.
https://www.bikeforums.net/electronics-lighting-gadgets/1211150-niterider-cordless-light-battery.html
03-16-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,537
Posted By JerrySTL

We have two Garmins and each track our miles....

We have two Garmins and each track our miles. Strava shows us riding together of course. We have never set a KOM or QOM while on the tandem. We are happy with personal bests.

I would like to see a...
Forum: Touring
03-16-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By JerrySTL

Here's an excellent resource for all things Katy...

Here's an excellent resource for all things Katy Trail especially the Forums. I agree with robow that making reservations is a good idea. Hermann has a lot of B&Bs and is a very nice town to visit....
02-02-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By JerrySTL

The Katy and RI intersect at Windsor Missouri...

The Katy and RI intersect at Windsor Missouri right now. There isn't much of the RI east of Windsor yet; however, west to KC getting near completion.
12-14-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,079
Posted By JerrySTL

I'll sell you my copy for half that price. :lol: ...

I'll sell you my copy for half that price. :lol:

There's four copies on eBay right now with the cheapest for about $74 including shipping.
12-12-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,155
Posted By JerrySTL

I like it a lot. I've been down some gravel roads...

I like it a lot. I've been down some gravel roads on it where I'd have turned around or walked on my road or touring bike. I gave my touring bike to my son as the Doppler can handle all its chores. I...
12-11-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,155
Posted By JerrySTL

I have a 2019 Breezer Doppler Team which I really...

I have a 2019 Breezer Doppler Team which I really like especially the hydraulic disc brakes. I'll probably replace the 650bx47 tires with something like 650bx42's as the tires are overkill for the...
08-28-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,576
Posted By JerrySTL

Duct tape when it's raining. Or you might be able...

Duct tape when it's raining. Or you might be able to form something out of RTV or another rubber product.
Otherwise I wouldn't worry about it too much. I frequently don't bother top plug mine in.
08-23-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,050
Posted By JerrySTL

NiteRider cordless light battery

I have a couple of old NiteRider MINEWT cordless headlights. One is a 150 and the other a 600 lumen. Both had seen better days and were showing the red low battery indication light after just a...
08-23-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,576
Posted By JerrySTL

At the risk of dredging up an old topic, changing...

At the risk of dredging up an old topic, changing the battery on a NiteRider MiNewt is easy and cheap. And since MiNewts have been out of production for a while, warentee isn't an issue.The battery...
06-30-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 90,675
Posted By JerrySTL

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200612_101244_copy_1__b23c3bc2ac8065dec2a012a8fb0062ef5de0fd91.jpg
2019 Schwinn Twinn tandem somewhat upgraded....
06-29-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,794
Posted By JerrySTL

Here's the Giant ISP adapter on an old Park...

Here's the Giant ISP adapter on an old Park Workstand.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/giant_isp_seatpost_adapter_5__0fb0e2ec9d75f698d1b0a6d30285b48c26376cba.jpg...
Forum: Touring
03-02-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By JerrySTL

Here's a great resource for all things Katy...

Here's a great resource for all things Katy Trail: https://bikekatytrail.com/ (https://bikekatytrail.com/forum.aspx) and https://bikekatytrail.com/forum.aspx .

From what I read, there are only...
02-03-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,781
Posted By JerrySTL

It would be fine on the Katy Trail. On the...

It would be fine on the Katy Trail. On the western end of the Katy there are hills between Clinton and Boonville. The rest is very flat. I'd prefer a compact double instead to better find a nice gear...
Forum: Touring
01-05-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,371
Posted By JerrySTL

Ditto on the Katy Trail. It's around 240 miles...

Ditto on the Katy Trail. It's around 240 miles total and 95% trail. There's a few short sections on low mileage roads especially around Sedalia plus some places where there's detours from last-year's...
Forum: Touring
01-04-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,810
Posted By JerrySTL

The 2020 Katy Trail Ride is going from west to...

The 2020 Katy Trail Ride is going from west to east this year in June. https://mostateparks.com/2020ktride
10-18-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By JerrySTL

One thing that doesn't add up is the...

One thing that doesn't add up is the tires/wheels. The Craigslist add says 27" while the BikesDirect says 700c. 27" are an old American standard and are difficult to find compared the the more...
10-17-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By JerrySTL

I live just across the river over in Belleville,...

I live just across the river over in Belleville, Illinois. I've ridden the Katy Trail many times including going end-to-end 9 times.

-- The Katy isn't perfectly flat. Once you are southwest of...
10-07-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,019
Posted By JerrySTL

Here's couple of great resources for the Katy...

Here's couple of great resources for the Katy Trail.
https://bikekatytrail.com/forum.aspx
https://bikekatytrail.com/trail-condition-report.aspx

From what I gather, St. Charles to Portland is in...
08-03-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,252
Posted By JerrySTL

Yes. My annual Katy Trail end-to-end ride was...

Yes. My annual Katy Trail end-to-end ride was cancelled due to flooding.
Forum: Touring
06-03-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,890
Posted By JerrySTL

Yes it is. I've read posts from people who have...

Yes it is. I've read posts from people who have done it recently. Also the Rock Island Trail is ride-able. Here's a good resource for the Katy Trail.
https://bikekatytrail.com/forum.aspx
Forum: Touring
06-02-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,890
Posted By JerrySTL

The annual Katy Trail Ride has been cancelled. It...

The annual Katy Trail Ride has been cancelled. It was to be my 9th straight year. They hope to have the ride next year. It might take that long to get the trail back into shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,503
Posted By JerrySTL

I have a Breezer Doppler Team and it's a very...

I have a Breezer Doppler Team and it's a very nice ride with 650b X 47 tires. I've taken it on some gravel and muddy roads where I would have walked my road or touring bike or just turned around.
...
05-01-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,566
Posted By JerrySTL

For the Katy Trail I've had great success with...

For the Katy Trail I've had great success with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. I've never had a puncture with them. I also like the reflective stripe as I sometimes ride in the dark. I weigh 220 lbs...
04-28-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,274
Posted By JerrySTL

It's very, very busy now. Wild Horse Creek Road...

It's very, very busy now. Wild Horse Creek Road was a favorite of mine. So was doing laps of Babler. Lots of housing developments now. From the airport to the Smokehouse was almost completely empty...
04-25-19, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,606
Posted By JerrySTL

The tires are just a little too big for what I...

The tires are just a little too big for what I usually ride on which is the relatively smooth Katy Trail in Missouri. I think something like 650b x 41 would fit my needs.

I use Crank Brothers...
04-24-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,606
Posted By JerrySTL

I just bought one a couple of months ago and love...

I just bought one a couple of months ago and love it. I'm also 6'1" but have 20 more lbs than you. I've also have a few more years on you.

It's the first bike that I've owned with disk brakes and...
Forum: Touring
03-28-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,293
Posted By JerrySTL

There are plenty of places to camp if you...

There are plenty of places to camp if you schedule carefully. There are also plenty of B&B opportunities. Here's a good resource for all things Katy Trail.
https://bikekatytrail.com/default.aspx
...
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,293
Posted By JerrySTL

25s are probably a bad idea. 28mm could be OK. I...

25s are probably a bad idea. 28mm could be OK. I weight 220 lbs and have used 700x32 tires the 8 times that I've done the entire Katy. I have ridden short sections of it on 25s but it was rather...
02-28-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By JerrySTL

Hi RG! The official tour ends at St. Charles....

Hi RG!
The official tour ends at St. Charles. When the ride starts in St. Charles I get there the day before and ride to Machens to say that I did the whole ride. This year we start in Clinton so...
02-27-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By JerrySTL

I've ridden the Katy Trail end-to-end 8 times so...

I've ridden the Katy Trail end-to-end 8 times so far. If you were thinking about doing the ride in June, I'd suggest the Katy Trail Ride (https://mostateparks.com/2019ktride). Signups start March 1st...
Forum: Touring
02-11-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,704
Posted By JerrySTL

I just ordered a Breezer Doppler Team from...

I just ordered a Breezer Doppler Team from Nashbar yesterday. FYI it looks like Nashbar is closing down as the web site only had a few bikes on it and nothing else. Not even water bottle cages or...
Forum: Touring
02-11-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,112
Posted By JerrySTL

This will be my 9th year in a row unless I have...

This will be my 9th year in a row unless I have to have knee surgery. (Running is evil). I just ordered a Breezer Doppler Team gravel bike. It's overkill for the Katy, but better than my touring bike...
01-13-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,212
Posted By JerrySTL

Hey RG! I find a lot of the oblivious people...

Hey RG!
I find a lot of the oblivious people on trails are often listening to music. If I see earbuds, I don't even bother saying On Your Left anymore.
Forum: Touring
01-09-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,616
Posted By JerrySTL

So far just my annual supported ride across the...

So far just my annual supported ride across the Katy Trail.
https://mostateparks.com/2018ktride
2019 info should be out soon.
Forum: Touring
12-09-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,380
Posted By JerrySTL

Well said! Many of the landowners are very...

Well said!

Many of the landowners are very unhappy as how their land was taken from them to create the Katy Trail. If a person is caught trespassing, there's a chance that their 'stealth camping'...
12-09-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,831
Posted By JerrySTL

I plan to ride across most of Missouri on the...

I plan to ride across most of Missouri on the Katy Trail. This will be my 8th time. I'll probably use my Windsor Tourist again; however, I've had the urge to buy a gravel bike.
Other than that, I'll...
11-24-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,274
Posted By JerrySTL

I live over in Belleville. If you like trails, I...

I live over in Belleville. If you like trails, I suggest riding over in Madison County, Illinois. There's around 75 miles of paved trails. My favorite trailhead is behind the Culvers Restaurant on...
11-05-18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,327
Posted By JerrySTL

It's a little more difficult than asphalt but for...

It's a little more difficult than asphalt but for the most part it's pretty well compacted. 70 miles took about the same effort as a road century ride. The Rock Island Spur is pretty loose. I use...
10-08-18, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,066
Posted By JerrySTL

Which Katy Trail are we talking about. The Katy...

Which Katy Trail are we talking about. The Katy Trail in Missouri can be somewhat bumpy in places. Make sure to not over-inflate your tires. You probably can go with something like 70 psi if your...
Forum: Touring
09-16-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,667
Posted By JerrySTL

Alive.

Alive.
Forum: Introductions
09-11-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By JerrySTL

Trailnet.org (AKA Bicycle Fun Club) puts on a lot...

Trailnet.org (AKA Bicycle Fun Club) puts on a lot of rides in the St. Louis area. BFC split off of the Touring Cyclist many years ago. TC is down to only one bike shop and only does a few tours each...
Forum: Introductions
09-04-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By JerrySTL

Maybe we rode together in your St. Louis area...

Maybe we rode together in your St. Louis area days. I live over in Belleville IL and use to do a lot of AYH and Touring Cyclist rides.

Love the Katy Trail. I've done it end-to-end the last 8 years...
08-22-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,106
Posted By JerrySTL

I weigh around 215 lbs and my bike adds about 35...

I weigh around 215 lbs and my bike adds about 35 lbs more. Call it 250 lbs. I have ridden the entire Katy Trail 8 times on 700x32 tires.

However this past June it seemed like the trail was rougher...
Forum: Touring
08-15-18, 05:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,534
Posted By JerrySTL

My daughter flew with her bike in cargo a few...

My daughter flew with her bike in cargo a few years ago. Her bike got many more frequent flyer miles plus arrived 3 days later. Fortunately for her, it was at the end of a trip.
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