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Forum: Touring
06-23-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By vijinho

When I cycled from Ushuaia up to Santiago...

When I cycled from Ushuaia up to Santiago cris-crossing between Argentina and Chile I also used maps.me and openstreetmaps android apps which were very helpful for offline maps in the middle of...
Forum: Touring
06-16-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

LOL! No wonder it was difficult yesterday, thanks...

LOL! No wonder it was difficult yesterday, thanks for your eagle eyes - I have corrected my mistake now. :)...
Forum: Touring
06-15-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,620,654
Posted By vijinho

Here are two loaded bicycles I toured with. The...

Here are two loaded bicycles I toured with. The first was in 2014 when I cycled to the West Midlands from Gothenburg in Sweden via Denmark taking the ferries. I gave that to my friend in Italy who I...
Forum: Touring
06-15-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

So here are the two different dog fangs I...

So here are the two different dog fangs I purchased to help prevent the chain drops, one had instructions on the back, the other didn't. The small one was on the steel framed customised 2014 Charge...
Forum: Touring
06-13-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

Thanks yeah I'm still using a 26T granny ring on...

Thanks yeah I'm still using a 26T granny ring on both of my 105/5703 triple bicycles, although the chain slipping off has been an occassional problem, did you use any kind of mcguffin to mitigate...
Forum: Touring
06-11-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

7 years later I reply to you... My rear medium...

7 years later I reply to you... My rear medium cage Shimano 105 10-speed derailleur snapped on a similarly setup all-purpose bike (still have the one in the original post!) after 6 years of use, and...
Forum: Touring
10-08-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

Some interesting points to think about from...

Some interesting points to think about from everyone, thanks. I think I'm going to be just fine with this new 26t granny ring - will report after the next tour :)
Forum: Touring
10-06-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By vijinho

Touring with a Shimano 105 Road Triple

This is just some advice for anyone who wants to tour with a road-bike triple and what I learned from the experience.

Firstly, I toured Spain and Italy for 5 weeks last summer with my bicycle...
Forum: Touring
03-01-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By vijinho

An advantage of Denmark is it is easy to get your...

An advantage of Denmark is it is easy to get your bike on a train if weather gets ugly, Sweden is very unfriendly on trains except the route to Gothenburg from Copenhagen.
Forum: Touring
03-01-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By vijinho

You could cycle up Denmark and take a ferry from...

You could cycle up Denmark and take a ferry from either Grenaa or Fredrikshavn (to Sweden's west coast and cycle up from there.
Forum: Touring
02-27-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,241
Posted By vijinho

Perhaps the limited edition Denim C17 is more...

Perhaps the limited edition Denim C17 is more comfortable as the material/grip is different.

BROOKS ENGLAND LTD. | TOURING+&+TREKKING | CAMBIUM+C17+DENIM+LTD+ED...
Forum: Touring
02-27-15, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By vijinho

Hehe, being British it's a rather contentious...

Hehe, being British it's a rather contentious issue with some in Argentina but the vast majority of people are super-friendly and usually being part of the worldwide bicycle union trumps all other...
Forum: Touring
02-27-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By vijinho

No worries, let me know if you need to know...

No worries, let me know if you need to know anything else about Chile.
Forum: Touring
02-26-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,205
Posted By vijinho

Vittoria Randonneur is also a great choice and...

Vittoria Randonneur is also a great choice and very good value for commuting and touring. Light and good rolling resistance. Check out the reviews on various sites online, consistently highly rated.
Forum: Touring
02-26-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By vijinho

Some tips from my recent Argentina/Chile Tour

In no particular order and using experience gained from the recent trip in South America ( journey covered here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingsouthamerica/ )

* Never trust an airline's...
Forum: Touring
12-24-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By vijinho

I am touring with a friend going up Argentina and...

I am touring with a friend going up Argentina and Chile at present. I have 700c 32mm tyres which have been fine but for gravel roads obviously wider is better. Most cycle shops I've seen so far (2...
Forum: Touring
12-06-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,225
Posted By vijinho

Contact the airline directly, or by their contact...

Contact the airline directly, or by their contact form. If you don't get a reply within 48 hours to your answers don't trust them. I just got stiffed out of £500 as did my co-rider for a trip we're...
Forum: Touring
12-05-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,812
Posted By vijinho

You used the word 'salespeople' to describe who...

You used the word 'salespeople' to describe who you spoke to so maybe they were not die-hard cyclists?

In my experience the best LBS staff I've met (Sweden and UK) always know their subject from...
Forum: Touring
12-05-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

It sucks but anyhow the good news is that the...

It sucks but anyhow the good news is that the tour is back-on, booked with Turkish Airlines instead who can handle everything OK. So I'll follow this up with something from the trip next I hope :)
Forum: Touring
12-04-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,397
Posted By vijinho

+1

+1
Forum: Touring
12-04-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Looks like the tour may not actually go ahead :/ ...

Looks like the tour may not actually go ahead :/

The airline Air Europa has a page we checked about travelling with bicycles:

https://www.aireuropa.com/en/flights/baggage#checkin_baggage
...
Forum: Touring
12-04-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,397
Posted By vijinho

Totally understandable, everyone has a different...

Totally understandable, everyone has a different situation. In my case I had nobody else to support (any more), no spouse, no children and was fortunate that I didn't lose any money selling the...
Forum: Touring
12-04-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,397
Posted By vijinho

I look at it like this - it's all a matter of...

I look at it like this - it's all a matter of opinion and point-of-view.

In my case I quit my job at the end of May this year and cycled back to the UK from Sweden via Denmark. I saw my friends...
Forum: Touring
11-30-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Not much I can do about the tyres but if things...

Not much I can do about the tyres but if things are unbearable and things go really bad in terms of breaking down my specialist insurance policy will get me out of trouble. Thanks for the tips. How...
Forum: Touring
11-30-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

420453After trying out various configurations,...

420453After trying out various configurations, with 10kg of front-loaded panniers (problem was too high on my rack and the bike felt like I was riding the SS Titanic on stilts), everything on the...
Forum: Touring
11-28-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,113
Posted By vijinho

Have you considered getting a folding guitar?...

Have you considered getting a folding guitar? Travel guitar that folds in half - Voyage-Air! A real guitar for real players (http://www.voyageairguitar.co.uk/)
Forum: Touring
11-28-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By vijinho

Will you have a backup team and have you planned...

Will you have a backup team and have you planned where you will stay each day? How much stuff will you carry?

If you bicycle 70-80 miles and have 'obvious pains' then you may need to...
Forum: Touring
11-27-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

What a tremendous response, thank you everyone!...

What a tremendous response, thank you everyone! You've given a lot of useful advice and food for thought before I commence my next tour.
Forum: Touring
11-26-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Cool thanks for the heads-up - I will take a mini...

Cool thanks for the heads-up - I will take a mini WD40. I've got 2 fibre-fix spokes and 6 spare spokes taped to the front fork.
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 04:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

Is there any online record of their trip, a blog...

Is there any online record of their trip, a blog perhaps? Would be interesting to see the route they took and what issues they encountered.
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

I bought a set of Marathon Pluses now 700x32c and...

I bought a set of Marathon Pluses now 700x32c and also a couple of folding Marathon Supremes as backup. Hopefully they will arrive in time.
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 02:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

Exactly! Even with just the 5kg handlebar bag on...

Exactly! Even with just the 5kg handlebar bag on my test ride with no panniers the bicycle handling felt much more stable and relaxed for the extra weight being forward. My front-rack is cheap and...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

I had a look at getting wider tyres but then I...

I had a look at getting wider tyres but then I would have to remove the mudguards to fit them which I'm not sure that I want to do as it does rain a lot there and I am a bit worried about spewing up...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

Taking all of your advice and within the limits...

Taking all of your advice and within the limits of my puny 10kg-rated front rack, I moved and filled-up my 1.5kg Ortlieb front rollers with 5kg of camping stuff from the rear. I have to still empty...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Yeah I saw some videos on youtube too, it's...

Yeah I saw some videos on youtube too, it's insane how people can through such an ordeal at times. I will hope for some luck and not so much rain, but it most likely will be quite tough.
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Exactly! That's the plan, skip the winter! I...

Exactly! That's the plan, skip the winter! I lived in Sweden the last 3.5 years and it was the first time I really noticed people doing that, so for once in my life I will too!
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Great! Yes the red wine - hopefully can visit a...

Great! Yes the red wine - hopefully can visit a bodega or two along the way in Chile or Argentina! I lived in Spain for 5 years and for ages I wanted to see this other Spanish speaking world so...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

My co-pilot and I have just a lot of time,...

My co-pilot and I have just a lot of time, unlimited, and will just make it up as we go along and as conditions dictate, we have no set plan, targets or goals, just a desire to ride and have fun. I...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Thanks! YeahYeah I was a bit worried about that,...

Thanks! YeahYeah I was a bit worried about that, not sure which folding tyre can do the job best.
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

I've not toured with front panniers before...

I've not toured with front panniers before either, only rear, and never a 'proper' handlebar bag like this, just rears. I did a month travelling in Spain and Italy this summer with 12kg in a pair of...
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

Thanks everyone for the handlebar/front rack tips!

Thanks everyone for the handlebar/front rack tips!
Forum: Touring
11-25-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

I have a pair of Ortlieb front roller panniers...

I have a pair of Ortlieb front roller panniers and room to spare still, on the racks, the downtube bottle holder can take 2 litre sized regular drinks bottles. The photo was a test run but I'm still...
Forum: Touring
11-24-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 974
Posted By vijinho

I listen for traffic and if I hear something...

I listen for traffic and if I hear something rather loud - I take a quick glance if possible - and depending on my speed and if there is only one lane for traffic I will relax my pedalling, or just...
Forum: Touring
11-24-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,971
Posted By vijinho

What are your thoughts Weight Distribution?

How much do you think about and how important is weight distribution when you are touring? Is it even undesirable? What are your thoughts on weight distribution, its effects and importance?
...
Forum: Touring
11-24-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

I"ve got the bicycle and gear more-or-less...

I"ve got the bicycle and gear more-or-less prepared now, the weight of everything on the bike including panniers is about 13kg excluding the clothing.

Touring Latin America...
Forum: Touring
11-23-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By vijinho

That is awesome!

That is awesome!
Forum: Touring
11-21-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,938
Posted By vijinho

Absolutely, all of the time, with practice you...

Absolutely, all of the time, with practice you can get a good idea of the time of day based on the sun's position in the sky and which direction to head based on that, not to mention when you should...
Forum: Touring
11-21-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,802
Posted By vijinho

I bought a LifeStraw Lifestraw ® ? The portable...

I bought a LifeStraw Lifestraw ® ? The portable water filter. See the lifestraw here (http://waternlife.com/content/8-lifestraw) for my next trip. It should do the job - quite a lot of videos on...
Forum: Touring
11-14-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Posted By vijinho

Upcoming Tour - Tip of South America up - 9 December

A friend and I just booked flights to get to Ushuaia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia) on the tip of South America with our bikes arriving 9 December. We've...
Forum: Touring
11-10-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By vijinho

Clear nail polish has a multitude of uses, just...

Clear nail polish has a multitude of uses, just google for it, e.g Extraordinary Uses for Nail Polish | Reader's Digest (http://www.rd.com/home/extraordinary-uses-for-nail-polish/print-view/)
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