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Forum: Touring
11-01-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,666
Posted By francoisnewtown

Interesting Pedalingwalrus, you bring good...

Interesting Pedalingwalrus, you bring good points.

In addition to camping, it is always possible to ask a business or people for permission to use their power outlet for the night, during which...
Forum: Touring
10-16-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,666
Posted By francoisnewtown

Very interesting! I'm also looking into a...

Very interesting!

I'm also looking into a trailer of the same type.

I see you have attached 2 batteries on each side of the fork. Ingenious.

I'm going to have a Tongsheng TSDZ2 motor...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,666
Posted By francoisnewtown

Electric touring bike ?!

Hello to all,

I am a Quebecer (Canada) who has been traveling by bike while camping for 40 years. I made my 35th trip this fall in Gaspésie. I only travel in the fall or spring, just before or...
Forum: Touring
01-26-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By francoisnewtown

Route planning application

Hello,

I like to map the entire route of a trip before I leave. I tried Openrunner and Komoot. The advantage of Komoot is that it follows itself the roads on the map. But after 200 or 300km...
Forum: Touring
02-29-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,623
Posted By francoisnewtown

Thank you all for your answers. Your experiences...

Thank you all for your answers. Your experiences and suggestions are much appreciated. I finally bought this: ...
Forum: Touring
02-27-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,906
Posted By francoisnewtown

Schwalbe Marathon Plus, 26 X 1.50.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus, 26 X 1.50.
Forum: Touring
02-27-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,623
Posted By francoisnewtown

Thank you both, very interesting information. ...

Thank you both, very interesting information.

I already wear warm clothes on me and I'm still cold at -5C/20F.

Another important detail I think: I sleep on my side and I turn from left to right...
Forum: Touring
02-26-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,623
Posted By francoisnewtown

Best warm sleeping bag for late fall and early spring in Canada

Hello,

I want to use a sleeping bag that will keep me warm (like in bed!) on nights when the temperature can drop as low as -10C (15F).

I am using a Hilleberg Nammatj 2 tent with a Sea to...
Forum: Touring
12-19-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,473
Posted By francoisnewtown

Merino wool vs dryer

Hello, we are probably many to appreciate the washers and especially dryers during trips early spring or late fall. It's even more true when we ride a whole day in the rain.

Question: what are you...
Forum: Touring
02-03-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,879
Posted By francoisnewtown

North americain tent

Hi all, thanks for all your answer, very interresting.

I read Jonathan Hanson's web page about best tent description : amazing ! Jonathan is there good siliconed both side fly and floor coated...
Forum: Touring
01-29-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,879
Posted By francoisnewtown

Tunnel vs freestanding tent

Hello,

I want to buy a quality tent with a large vestibule for my girlfriend and I. We make small touring bike trip (2-3 weeks max) every years. I want a "3 persons" tent for more comfort and a...
Forum: Touring
04-21-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By francoisnewtown

Ajustable/foldable x-act handlebar

Did anybody already use a ajustable/foldable handle bar ? I found on google the x-act maded in Germany. Very useful to put your bike inside a transport boxe !

Aliexpress.com : Buy Germany ergotec...
Forum: Touring
12-09-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,877
Posted By francoisnewtown

Mavic or Sunringlé

Hello,

Now, I'm ready to built wheel for my new Surly Disc Trucker frame. My dealer can have and suggest Mavic or Sunringlé rims.

What do you think about those 2 brands and wich model wil be...
Forum: Touring
12-08-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,035
Posted By francoisnewtown

I like the idea to put un small rack over the...

I like the idea to put un small rack over the low-rider. The Nashbar need to fixe on brake mount, that I don't have on my new Surly Disc truker frame. I continue to look for that kind of small front...
Forum: Touring
12-08-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,035
Posted By francoisnewtown

Looking for front rack low-rider WITH platform

Hi, I'm looking for a front rack with platform + low-rider. I only found two : Surly (Cargo | Parts and Accessories | Surly Bikes (http://surlybikes.com/parts/cargo/front_rack)) and Nitto Campee ,...
Forum: Touring
11-20-15, 02:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,457
Posted By francoisnewtown

Best touring wheels ?

Brooks is THE saddle for many bike tourist...

What are the best name (brand, model) for wheels in touring ?

I will probably buy 26 wheels for Surly Disc Trucker. I would like to have dynamo...
Forum: Touring
11-20-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By francoisnewtown

Chris, I didn't say I want 35mm wheel but I would...

Chris, I didn't say I want 35mm wheel but I would like a bike in wich it would be possible. Normally, l travel on normal paved road with 700/32-35cm tires. I don't race ! I travel slowly, but I would...
Forum: Touring
11-20-15, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By francoisnewtown

Thanks Nigel and Chris, I'am not very tall :...

Thanks Nigel and Chris,

I'am not very tall : I need a 54 frame. For this size, the Surly LHT have only 26 wheel. Because I will probably travel in Europe and North america, I would prefer 700...
Forum: Touring
11-19-15, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By francoisnewtown

26 or 700 wheels / butterfly handlebar / brakes

Hi,

I am bilding my own touring bike.

I will probably use Surly Long Haul Trucker frame.

For traveling in Noth america and Europe : 26 or 700 wheels ??

Because I want Shimano XT shifter,...
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