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Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By dvdwmth

3-5 days SW Ontario spring - suggestions?

I live in Guelph, Ontario. I'm looking for somewhere to go to get bike season kicked off. I usually camp but since the campsites wont be open yet I'm going to have to get creative. No hotels.

At...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,380
Posted By dvdwmth

I think I found it. Kettle valley right?

I think I found it. Kettle valley right?
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,380
Posted By dvdwmth

Where is this? I want to go there.

Where is this? I want to go there.
Forum: Touring
10-09-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,023
Posted By dvdwmth

I found mine on Amazon for even less. Wrapped in...

I found mine on Amazon for even less. Wrapped in terrible black foam that worked ok for a couple years, but with better grips they were awesome. I don't see the brand i bought but they look...
Forum: Touring
10-04-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,023
Posted By dvdwmth

I’m similar to you in age size and back pain...

I’m similar to you in age size and back pain issues.

my soma saga (steel) is no longer available, but it has tall steer tube which I use a lot of, I use trekking bars with brakes on the widest...
Forum: Touring
10-04-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,671
Posted By dvdwmth

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Just outside isle de Montreal bridge crossing....
Forum: Touring
10-04-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

Couscous is a good idea. I’ll try taking some...

Couscous is a good idea. I’ll try taking some next trip.

I did use that cooking method after my first attempt. It wasn’t good enough for the trouble. I’ll just take instant next time assuming I...
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

This turned out to be a total flop. The lot I...

This turned out to be a total flop. The lot I used was fine. Whoever pointed to my stove as the biggest problem gets a gold star. It does boil, boil harder, and off. I had to lift the pot off the...
Forum: Touring
09-18-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

there is a stage during the cooking where the...

there is a stage during the cooking where the moisture level is too high to be palatable but too low to effectively dissipate heat from the bottom and as the metal heats the rice in contact burns....
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By dvdwmth

I like Komoot. I use for planning, navigation,...

I like Komoot. I use for planning, navigation, and tracking.

I would rave about iCardio as a tracker and heart monitor except it’s too buggy to use on long rides
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

I read about these pots not too long ago but we...

I read about these pots not too long ago but we are switching to induction. Some time in the future we are going to construct a wood fire cooking setup so maybe I could make one work in that...
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,811
Posted By dvdwmth

I got curious so I searched eBay for touring...

I got curious so I searched eBay for touring bikes and found hundreds. many legendary bikes.
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,811
Posted By dvdwmth

If you want to know in advance what you need you...

If you want to know in advance what you need you can pay for a bike fit or find a knowledgeable committed bike shop person to help you. That seems to be harder than it used to be a few decades ago.
...
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,817
Posted By dvdwmth

why do you think these are not well suited to...

why do you think these are not well suited to touring? I thought they seemed especially suited to touring and had intended to have a new wheel built around one of these for my upcoming trip but then...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

I like this disk idea. so as a rice snob,...

I like this disk idea.

so as a rice snob, what do you like to take on trips? I just bought a bag of new crop Thai jasmine that is pretty great and that’s what’s coming with me. The instant rice I...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

Saw that sea to summit pot today but the only had...

Saw that sea to summit pot today but the only had the giant one.

I love the tiny pressure cooker. Currently cook rice at home in the instant pot in rice mode and it’s a huge improvement over the...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

Sometimes I find writing questions down...

Sometimes I find writing questions down clarifying and immediately find my own answer.

So for the benefit of others wondering the same thing, Primus’ website says an 8oz canister has an average...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,146
Posted By dvdwmth

Pot that won’t burn rice

I don’t know why but when I start to contemplate cookware I feel a sense of despair and my brain goes foggy.

I love rice to refeul but typical thin bottom pots will burn the rice, especially with...
Forum: Touring
08-28-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,743
Posted By dvdwmth

Mini foot pump with gauge (holy **** do I ever...

Mini foot pump with gauge (holy **** do I ever hate hand held mini pumps)

collapsible stool (as I learned changing a flat in the blazing Sun, feeling like barfing from bad lunch choice, and back...
Forum: Touring
08-28-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,296
Posted By dvdwmth

I grew up in Vancouver. The north west coast is...

I grew up in Vancouver. The north west coast is one of the most beautiful places on earth. You could take
ferries to various islands for different experiences. Some of the coastal inlets are hard to...
Forum: Touring
08-17-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,061
Posted By dvdwmth

My tungsten fell apart after a couple uses and...

My tungsten fell apart after a couple uses and customer service took so long to answer I gave up. I’ve heard others report negative customer service issues.
Forum: Touring
07-16-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,691
Posted By dvdwmth

You are most likely correct about the state of...

You are most likely correct about the state of the wheel. I had never had it looked at or even done the squeeze test on the spokes. Lesson learned.

After several unexpected and never before...
Forum: Touring
07-14-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,691
Posted By dvdwmth

Never had a wheel fail before but last year I was...

Never had a wheel fail before but last year I was beginning to stew about the same thing and one day when i was about 40 km from home I hear PING PING. No bike shops anywhere near me. I made it until...
Forum: Touring
06-16-23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Posted By dvdwmth

Don't let all the epic tours on the web mislead...

Don't let all the epic tours on the web mislead you. 1-2 weeks is pretty long tour. Flat bars will be hell. Triple rings, fatter tires, something other than flat bars.

If you're on a tight budget...
Forum: Touring
06-10-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,299
Posted By dvdwmth

I doesn’t make sense to compromise on touring...

I doesn’t make sense to compromise on touring bikes since having to abort your carefully planned trip over broken spokes or rack or chain or having a million flats or whatever, is really annoying.
...
Forum: Touring
06-10-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,481
Posted By dvdwmth

When I started cycling if you wanted a “serious”...

When I started cycling if you wanted a “serious” bike you could buy a racer, or a tourer, or early mountain bikes. Each type were pretty similar and even between the different types they still were...
Forum: Touring
06-10-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,079
Posted By dvdwmth

Trekking bars are the only bars I will tour on....

Trekking bars are the only bars I will tour on. For more causal use I’ve grabbed various cheap bars with around an inch of rise and maybe 30 degree sweep. I like this configuration. Bars are fun....
Forum: Touring
06-01-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By dvdwmth

I have a family car camping marmot (halo ++$),...

I have a family car camping marmot
(halo ++$), and a marmot tungsten. Both have webbing separating from the body. Called customer service and I was on hold for some time before giving up. I looked...
Forum: Touring
05-29-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,900
Posted By dvdwmth

Why do you think it's toast? If you're going to...

Why do you think it's toast? If you're going to make such a black and white statement perhaps you should tell the OP why you think so. As far as I can tell the only real issue is the need to rethread...
Forum: Touring
05-28-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,910
Posted By dvdwmth

i used to abuse my old nikon fm and put thousands...

i used to abuse my old nikon fm and put thousands of rolls through it. Finally died after being left in a wet basement for several years. I would just keep it in its bag and put it on top of a wool...
Forum: Touring
05-28-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,400
Posted By dvdwmth

I pilfer the cranks off old mountain bikes, but I...

I pilfer the cranks off old mountain bikes, but I have square taper. I chose square taper and this is part of the reason (and the **** quality of the shimano BB on my modern mountain bike, and the...
Forum: Touring
05-28-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By dvdwmth

High quality bibs and take anti chaffing cream. ...

High quality bibs and take anti chaffing cream.

I've a had a couple of terrible chaffing problems on long rides in my life and they were bad enough that I don't chance it. The last time was a...
Forum: Touring
05-28-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,900
Posted By dvdwmth

To answer your direct question of classic...

To answer your direct question of classic tourers, Long Haul Trucker is probably the most popular.

I really like my soma saga if you can find one used or still in stock somewhere.

Trek 520.
Forum: Touring
05-28-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,900
Posted By dvdwmth

You should have a goal for what improvements you...

You should have a goal for what improvements you wish to gain from a new purchase.

A classic dedicated touring bike for hard surfaces has not changed significantly over decades. I chose...
Forum: Touring
04-16-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,914
Posted By dvdwmth

A couple days after I posted to this thread I...

A couple days after I posted to this thread I found some serratus panniers used twice for $40. Serratus was mountain equipment coops house brand and in my experience they were built crazy tough. I...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,122
Posted By dvdwmth

Thats a nice looking bike! Its not just...

Thats a nice looking bike!

Its not just about height. Your leg length relative to your torso, your flexibility, you desired position, etc. The top tube length is also very important. Judging by...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By dvdwmth

I use deore thumb shifters in friction mode from...

I use deore thumb shifters in friction mode from around 1990. They will probably still be on my bike when I'm dead. Nothing magical, but they work, likely forever. unfortunately the prices seem to be...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,914
Posted By dvdwmth

Randonneur has come to mean something very...

Randonneur has come to mean something very specific these days, but clearly this is classic touring bike.

When people mention the gearing, keep in mind that modern bikes have a lot cogs. What are...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,914
Posted By dvdwmth

I noticed today that ortlieb now has a more...

I noticed today that ortlieb now has a more classic with a flap and side pocket. Arkel has some more classic style bags but very $. No special feelings about ortliebs on my part but they are widely...
Forum: Touring
04-04-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,914
Posted By dvdwmth

A lot of people seem to say front load is more...

A lot of people seem to say front load is more stable and that low center of gravity is better. Your front rack is a higher mount. I use something similar and I do what you are suggesting, which is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,347
Posted By dvdwmth

I've had lots of falls more eye roll worthy then...

I've had lots of falls more eye roll worthy then the ones you describe back when I was in my twenties. My bike handling is pretty good since I started riding single track about 6 years ago, despite...
Forum: Touring
04-04-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,413
Posted By dvdwmth

i have an axiom brand front rack that is designed...

i have an axiom brand front rack that is designed to attach to shocks. Goes through the quick release. I also have a rear one that uses the quick release but would need to be attached at the other...
Forum: Touring
04-04-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By dvdwmth

I ditched spd pedals permanently and use flats...

I ditched spd pedals permanently and use flats and I will never go back. I never loose my grip and I'm still comfortable even after 8 hours. For shoes I've biked short distances in everything from...
Forum: Touring
04-03-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,948
Posted By dvdwmth

So, got any immediate plans to leave your...

So, got any immediate plans to leave your undesirable Bridgestone MB-1 anywhere soon? Date, time and location maybe? :)

Even ho hum 90s steel mountain bikes are all the rage. That one is a famous...
Forum: Touring
11-21-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,963
Posted By dvdwmth

I'm in my 50s and built up my touring bike about...

I'm in my 50s and built up my touring bike about three years ago. I used drop bars for around 30 years and initially put them on my touring bike but I wasn't comfortable. Bike was a little to long...
Forum: Touring
07-21-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,871
Posted By dvdwmth

Just to add to my comment about it being a bad...

Just to add to my comment about it being a bad idea not to train, it depends on how severe the consequences of having to abandon are.

Only vacation time, expensive travel, remote location with no...
Forum: Touring
07-19-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,871
Posted By dvdwmth

I know I'm not answering your question but I...

I know I'm not answering your question but I think it's a terrible idea.
Every year, since I started biking as a hobby over 30 years ago, I go through a week or two where my knees are very sore and...
Forum: Touring
06-26-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,713
Posted By dvdwmth

I picked up a mirror off Amazon. It was a good...

I picked up a mirror off Amazon. It was a good suggestion.

In case anyone is curious:...
Forum: Touring
06-19-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By dvdwmth

Wasn't sure about that. Too bad. Frenzen,...

Wasn't sure about that. Too bad.

Frenzen, have you seen the open cycling map? https://www.opencyclemap.org. Might be useful.
Forum: Touring
06-18-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By dvdwmth

The Empire State trail starts at the border south...

The Empire State trail starts at the border south of Montreal. It goes all the way to New York but you could just a do a section.

i don't know what the route from Montreal to the border would be...
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