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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-11-19, 11:00 PM

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Bike rental abroad - bag ideas for getting gear there

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Posted By OlympiaCycler

Thx. Might not pass discount airline carry on...

Thx. Might not pass discount airline carry on restrictions though.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-11-19, 05:56 PM

Replies: 7

Bike rental abroad - bag ideas for getting gear there

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Posted By OlympiaCycler

Bike rental abroad - bag ideas for getting gear there

Discovered renting bikes with panniers in Portugal for self-guided touring is my idea of heaven - friendly, rural, delicious and affordable!

Last year we paid $100 for the rental agency to...

Forum: Folding Bikes

04-05-19, 05:29 PM

Replies: 9

New Brompton owner! Best way to store?

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Posted By OlympiaCycler

Was thinking of her as a travelling companion ......

Was thinking of her as a travelling companion ... clearly she has many more facets.
#BromptonAsArt (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=BromptonAsArt)

Forum: Tandem Cycling

04-05-19, 03:24 PM

Replies: 4

New Belgium Torker Bermuda Tandem - what year?

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Posted By OlympiaCycler

Putting it on the immediately needed list. I...

Putting it on the immediately needed list.
I was having trouble with starts but this beast is so forgiving we had not fallen down.
Yet.

Forum: Tandem Cycling

04-05-19, 03:03 PM

Replies: 4

New Belgium Torker Bermuda Tandem - what year?

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Posted By OlympiaCycler

Ignore - not tied to New Belgium Brewery

Via a Facebook group, found out this tandem it wasn't one of their New Belgium giveaway bikes. The New Belgium Brewery shield style head badges were given away at events like Tour De Fat or Drive In...

Forum: Folding Bikes

04-05-19, 01:05 PM

Replies: 9

New Brompton owner! Best way to store?

Views: 3,073

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Mine came with the Brompton Folding Basket bag....

Mine came with the Brompton Folding Basket bag. It has an awkward frame so don't think I will be taking it on air trips. Carrying a helmet will be bulky enough.

I prefer your bag but don't want to...

Forum: Folding Bikes

04-05-19, 12:01 PM

Replies: 9

New Brompton owner! Best way to store?

Views: 3,073

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Thanks - will pull it out to store. Wondered...

Thanks - will pull it out to store.

Wondered if most people buy the $75 Brompton Toolkit that stores in the handlebar? I will bring a small backpack for tube, snacks, etc. but my regular toolkit...

Forum: Tandem Cycling

04-05-19, 11:56 AM

Replies: 4

New Belgium Torker Bermuda Tandem - what year?

Views: 4,108

Posted By OlympiaCycler

New Belgium Torker Bermuda Tandem - what year?

Convinced myself we needed a mid-range tandem so I could acquire assistance keeping up with the boys. Had narrowed my options and was watching the boards and Craigslist ... and saw this 55 lb beast...

Forum: Folding Bikes

04-05-19, 11:46 AM

Replies: 9

New Brompton owner! Best way to store?

Views: 3,073

Posted By OlympiaCycler

New Brompton owner! Best way to store?

Just acquired a 2017 Brompton S6L with a hard case off Craigslist. Very excited to have this travel companion. I will only be using this bike about six trips a year.

Is it OK to store it folded in...

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

07-15-16, 12:42 PM

Replies: 16

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Views: 8,970

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Yes, I was a Bike Gallery on 10th. Sail, I...

Yes, I was a Bike Gallery on 10th.

Sail, I will note your advice. I ended up riding 3 hours on the FX 7.5 yesterday and I will need to modify. It is a joy to ride and at least in my mind, I am...

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

07-14-16, 10:44 AM

Replies: 16

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Views: 8,970

Posted By OlympiaCycler

I explored most of these ideas and implemented. ...

I explored most of these ideas and implemented.

My local Trek dealership had little stock so I drove down to Portland shop with great staff and inventory. While I was uncomfortable test riding...

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

06-30-16, 01:10 PM

Replies: 16

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Views: 8,970

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Jeff Willis - Sorry for my delay in posting. ...

Jeff Willis -
Sorry for my delay in posting.

My Surley Crosscheck has
Alexrims etro 622x18 adventurer
specialized infinity 700x35 35-622 armadillo

Do you recommend changing them out?

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

06-27-16, 09:58 AM

Replies: 16

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Views: 8,970

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Thanks for the encouragement in cycling, if not...

Thanks for the encouragement in cycling, if not telling me what I want to hear!

Did PT for six months post injury with no improvement and frequent irritation. Now I am use stretching, yoga and...

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

06-24-16, 05:33 PM

Replies: 16

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Views: 8,970

Posted By OlympiaCycler

Bad neck requires significantly upright handlebars - looking for lighter bike

Three years ago I hurt my neck crashing my mountain bike. My local bike store fitted me then modified Surly Cross Check with significantly upright handlebars (6 inches higher than seat). It works...

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