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Forum: Touring
12-17-17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,424
Posted By BigFinner

As travelers we were treated very poorly...

As travelers we were treated very poorly throughout the Vietnam. Didn't seem like they care much of having a tourist industry. When cycle touring we always say we eat our way through a country as we...
Forum: Touring
12-10-17, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,424
Posted By BigFinner

Hope so for your case. I am really interested in...

Hope so for your case. I am really interested in hearing back on your experience there. From what we faced it would rank on the bottom of countries to visit again.
Forum: Touring
12-03-17, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,424
Posted By BigFinner

Ughhh Vietnam. We have cycled a lot of SE asia...

Ughhh Vietnam. We have cycled a lot of SE asia and loved every minute of it with the exception of Vietnam. We couldn't wait to get out of that country and found many other travelers there with the...
Forum: Touring
10-26-17, 10:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,201
Posted By BigFinner

Like others mention I am on the lighter cable...

Like others mention I am on the lighter cable lock plan. One thing we also do is I have a battery powered alarm. Can't even remember where I got it and not sure if it is a r-a-p-e alarm or what...
Forum: Touring
10-26-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,930
Posted By BigFinner

Sorry, I just am a little unclear and don't think...

Sorry, I just am a little unclear and don't think I'm understanding this right. This is not saying that you bunny hopped over a five foot gap with a fully loaded touring bike is it?
Forum: Touring
10-26-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By BigFinner

We've done 2 trips with our kids of around 500kms...

We've done 2 trips with our kids of around 500kms each. Kids love it and it was a blast. Before kids we cycle toured a lot but felt the youngest would have to be at least 3 before we started. We plan...
Forum: Touring
10-07-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,710
Posted By BigFinner

I remember at about 5 learning that some kids...

I remember at about 5 learning that some kids were not very nice. My dad taught me that some people out there are dicks and don't waste your time on them as they are not worth getting offended by....
10-07-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,019
Posted By BigFinner

Ski goggles do a better job of remaining fog...

Ski goggles do a better job of remaining fog free. I commuted with them and would start wear them whenever it was colder than -5c. Possibly a slightly tinted or clear goggles would work well over...
Forum: Touring
09-23-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,648
Posted By BigFinner

Hi smilyanp, Thats really interesting about...

Hi smilyanp,

Thats really interesting about the saddle. I'll have to look into it for sure!




Ha, I have my own little mutated version with the words "freeballin" as well. Wonder how many...
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,648
Posted By BigFinner

That saddle bag looks massive? does it not cause...

That saddle bag looks massive? does it not cause your thighs to rub against it when pedaling? I have a tiny wedge seat pack I use and my wife has a slightly larger one than mine and she complains...
09-22-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 44,237
Posted By BigFinner

https://i.imgur.com/6eFOJX5.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/6eFOJX5.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/YaOOR4X.jpg



https://i.imgur.com/wvBChIy.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

I've got kool stops I am going to be putting on,...

I've got kool stops I am going to be putting on, thanks.

For mounting racks there are lots of fork bracket adapters on the market for this.

The chainstay is actually quite long. Just a 1/4 inch...
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

I run front & rear panniers whenever possible and...

I run front & rear panniers whenever possible and try and keep the weight down. Only resorting to a trailer when the weight creeps up there. With the kids behind us for at least the next few years...
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Good looking set up!

Good looking set up!
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

I get it now, HA!

I get it now, HA!
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Thanks good to know. I might just use it for the...

Thanks good to know. I might just use it for the lighter warm weather touring trips we do when not having to haul camping gear. We all have gotten quite good at packing very light. Also having the...
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

'NSFW' means not safe for work right? Why would...

'NSFW' means not safe for work right? Why would that be? Because there are pictures?

What does offt mean?
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Thanks that's helpful. BTW what model kuwahara...

Thanks that's helpful. BTW what model kuwahara did you have?




We have toured a good portion of SE Asia before kids. We are likely going to cycle Malaysia with the kids this winter. Hence I...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Oh I see. I thought you were saying the front...

Oh I see. I thought you were saying the front rack had brake bosses on them, not that the rack attached to the brake bosses?

I have some silver blackburn racks in my stash that I was planning to...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Thanks. Ya the brakes are actually pretty good....

Thanks. Ya the brakes are actually pretty good. Once the kool stop pads are on I think they will be up to the task.

There are double eyelets on the forks and on the rear triangle, as it is a...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 11:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

What are these? I'm quite intrigued?

What are these? I'm quite intrigued?
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

I suspect you have never had your bike go into a...

I suspect you have never had your bike go into a heavy speed wobble going down a hill due to frame flex when pulling a gear trailer, or heavily loaded with panniers or loader with panniers while...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

I have deore XT thumbshifters and an XT rear...

I have deore XT thumbshifters and an XT rear derailleur sitting in my extra parts bin, so that would be easy to do. I just would like to keep the original look and feel of the bike as the original...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

That's good to hear. Curious as to what makes you...

That's good to hear. Curious as to what makes you think the bike will not be flexy? Is it something you see or something I mentioned, or something you know about Kuwahara frames?




Off the...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Here is my current Trek 850 touring set up. ...

Here is my current Trek 850 touring set up.
https://i.imgur.com/xmUawCN.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/kaZjFzF.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By BigFinner

Advice needed: 1985 Apollo touring bike modernization

So I picked up this Apollo a few weeks ago and am very happy with it so far. It is a 1985 Apollo Regent with only a couple 100 kms when I purchased it and once cleaned up looks like it came from...
09-19-17, 10:16 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 18,766
Posted By BigFinner

I would say ride it for a while with the bars and...

I would say ride it for a while with the bars and shifter set up as is. My bet would be they grow on you quite quickly.
Forum: Touring
09-16-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

Tourist in MSN...

Tourist in MSN (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/tourist-in-msn-203914.html) You have added awesome advice!!!!



This is something I always do. I leave it attached to the cable and chain,...
Forum: Touring
09-16-17, 07:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

I've flown a LOT of airlines never found a single...

I've flown a LOT of airlines never found a single one that only accepts bikes in boxes. I have found that the bike policy is listed on the website of every airline. Can you provide a link to an...
Forum: Touring
09-16-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

Yes exactly. People should also note that if you...

Yes exactly. People should also note that if you like your bike pristine don't fly your bike or for that matter cycle tour. My road bike has thousands of kms on it and looks brand new. My cycle...
Forum: Touring
09-16-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

I like this idea. Next time I might do a combo of...

I like this idea. Next time I might do a combo of this wrap and the mattress bags. The mattress bags are so thick that they seem to protect a bit. I am 6'4", hence ride a big bike and to meet size...
Forum: Touring
09-15-17, 09:41 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

Cool this sounds like a really interesting...

Cool this sounds like a really interesting method. I would love to see pics. BTW where did you cycle in Canada and how did you like it?
Forum: Touring
09-15-17, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,424
Posted By BigFinner

This summers trip to the Gulf islands with the...

This summers trip to the Gulf islands with the crap monkeys! Fortunately they do all the work up the hills, HA!

https://i.imgur.com/XhF9Rkp.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-15-17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,097
Posted By BigFinner

Best way you have packed your bike for travel by plane

I apologize if this has been discussed before but I searched and could not find much on it.

Essentially this thread is all about peoples experience and advice on the best way to pack a bike for...
Forum: Touring
09-15-17, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Sorry I'm not a mechanic, hence a lot of the...

Sorry I'm not a mechanic, hence a lot of the terms and concepts you are touching on is getting past me.

If I understand properly; what you are getting at is that if I run the brake cable the...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Josef this is what I haul when touring! No amount...

Josef this is what I haul when touring! No amount of Aero is going to do jack **** for me! HA.

Think you can see why I want quick access to brake lever options.

https://i.imgur.com/XhF9Rkp.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Ohhhhhhhhhh! I'm a complete Dum-Dum! I totally...

Ohhhhhhhhhh! I'm a complete Dum-Dum! I totally get what you did now! I can do that no problem and it's the best way to create that set up for sure!!!!!


I'm off to the races!
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Unless this was your set up? I guess there are...

Unless this was your set up? I guess there are actually quite a few options you could have done?

https://i.imgur.com/aKktQIG.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 03:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Sorry I just can't seem to wrap my head around...

Sorry I just can't seem to wrap my head around how there would be no S in the housing. I have added a drawing with my lame artist skills to show what I am thinking.

https://i.imgur.com/QuU3jAk.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Dude this rock's. So simple and so perfect as I...

Dude this rock's. So simple and so perfect as I am creating the same set up you had. Wooooooo it's exactly what I want. Just 2 questions.

1. How was the braking power with both sets? Did you...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

fietsbob thanks but I don't have brake bosses so...

fietsbob thanks but I don't have brake bosses so thats not an option for me.
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

I think this is exactly what I want to do, that...

I think this is exactly what I want to do, that is if I understand it right? This is a really old post so I am not sure if you (Josef Taylor) are still around or not but maybe someone else can help...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,902
Posted By BigFinner

Any chance you have pictures of this?

Any chance you have pictures of this?
09-13-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

Cool, I didn't know that about current mnt levers?

Cool, I didn't know that about current mnt levers?
09-13-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

With old road bikes like mine the drop bar and...

With old road bikes like mine the drop bar and trekking bar stem diameter is actually the same.


Thanks. I had considered this. The only problem is we tend to cycle tour SE Asia a lot. My...
09-13-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

Thanks for this. The upright closer section of...

Thanks for this. The upright closer section of the butterfly bars are my preferred hand position so that is why I chose them but thanks for the mustache bars advice. One of my main goals with the...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 12:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,346
Posted By BigFinner

I've learned finding a tire can be a difficult...

I've learned finding a tire can be a difficult thing. 8 years ago my wife and I did a trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. We landed in Ho Chi Minh City, unpacked the plane traveled bikes and...
09-12-17, 09:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

Ha, the jester of the forum I assume?

Ha, the jester of the forum I assume?
09-12-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

Cool. My thinking exactly. It is a nice touring...

Cool. My thinking exactly. It is a nice touring bike in mint shape but it has no special relevance other than that. In the end I'll have less than $300 spent on it and compared to buying a long haul...
09-12-17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,701
Posted By BigFinner

Hope its not coming across like I am putting the...

Hope its not coming across like I am putting the screws to anyone. My wife tells me I'm an ******* enough so I don't need people I've never met agreeing with her. I just have a pretty decent idea of...
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