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Forum: Touring
01-09-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By fdimike

My Thai American wife and I have been living in...

My Thai American wife and I have been living in NE Thailand since retiring in 2005. We've made a couple of trips back to the States and a wonderful trip to Italy where we lived for 4 years courtesy...
Forum: Touring
12-05-22, 02:24 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By fdimike

WE covered about 850kms during those 3 weeks. ...

WE covered about 850kms during those 3 weeks. Great cycling!!
Forum: Touring
12-05-22, 02:22 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By fdimike

Here'a photo of my loaded Surly on a recent 3...

Here'a photo of my loaded Surly on a recent 3 week trip around NE Thailand.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/my_loaded_bike_481c71413937932905671c446cc7d7276e12169e.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-12-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By fdimike

I've lived here continuously since 2005 and see...

I've lived here continuously since 2005 and see no joy whatsoever in eating street food here in Thailand when there are more than ample restaurants (big & small) available in nearly every city, town...
Forum: Touring
09-12-22, 07:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By fdimike

BTW I forgot to add that I'm riding a Surly Long...

BTW I forgot to add that I'm riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker as my primary ride and a Surly Disc Trucker as my secondary bike.
Forum: Touring
09-12-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By fdimike

My Thai American wife and I have been living in...

My Thai American wife and I have been living in Udon Thani (Northeast Thailand) since 2005 and have found the area quite nice and certainly affordable. We're both retirees from Florida. I have been...
Forum: Asia
01-13-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By fdimike

Unfortunately, all my plans are now on hold. My...

Unfortunately, all my plans are now on hold. My heart doctors say I need to have my Aortic valve replaced and 1 bypass. Both are serious enough to prevent me from a tour in the immediate future. ...
Forum: Touring
11-19-18, 03:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,083
Posted By fdimike

All commercial taxis operating in Bangkok are...

All commercial taxis operating in Bangkok are metered. The driver is required to turn on the meter. Refused to go unless this is done. A driver who refuses to turn on the meter and quotes a flat...
Forum: Asia
11-12-18, 03:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By fdimike

Probably SE to Mukdaham then across Laos on Rte 9...

Probably SE to Mukdaham then across Laos on Rte 9 to Lao Bao VN then over to the coast before turning south. The big obstacle is the Hai Vahn Pass between Hue and Danang. I cycled up and over that...
Forum: Touring
10-21-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,083
Posted By fdimike

Not all trains have a baggage car to accept a...

Not all trains have a baggage car to accept a non-folding bike. You need to plan carefully regarding putting your standard non-folding bike on a train/bus/plane here in Thailand.
Forum: Touring
10-13-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,083
Posted By fdimike

I wanted to add one thing to my previous post...

I wanted to add one thing to my previous post touring in Thailand. The OP indicates he will use commercial bus transport at some point during his tour. Please be advised that most all...
Forum: Touring
10-12-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,083
Posted By fdimike

I've lived in Udon Thani Thailand since 2005 and...

I've lived in Udon Thani Thailand since 2005 and have cycled extensively through Thailand and the neighboring countries. I rarely use commercial transport as cycling is just so much nicer for me. ...
Forum: Touring
10-03-18, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By fdimike

Let me ask a simple question. What do you hope...

Let me ask a simple question. What do you hope to gain by adding a side mounted kickstand on a LHT? This type of stand will surely fail to keep the fully loaded bike upright when you park it.. I...
Forum: Touring
10-03-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,197
Posted By fdimike

I'm currently using a Brooks B-17 Select which...

I'm currently using a Brooks B-17 Select which I've been touring with on and off for about 4 years now. My typical tours run about 6 - 8 weeks. I think it's a good saddle which I can ride on all...
Forum: Asia
10-01-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By fdimike

Cycling from Thailand to Vietnam & Cambodia

A friend and I plan to ride from Udon Thani to Da Nang Vietnam, Pleiku, then into Cambodia to Battambang. Planned departure is around the first week in Jan 2019. This is still a plan in the making if...
Forum: Introductions
10-01-18, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By fdimike

Swasdee Khrup

That's Thai for hello.:) My wife and I both retired living in Thailand since 2005. I'm an expat Italian American and she's an expat Thai American. I'm an avid touring cyclist who has toured...
Forum: Touring
10-01-18, 12:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By fdimike

Seeker, the problem with a traditional side...

Seeker, the problem with a traditional side mounted kickstand is weight of the loaded bike. I used a 2 legged one for quite some time before switching to my version of the Click-stand which works...
Forum: Touring
09-30-18, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By fdimike

Surly LHT Kickstand Issues

A good way to avoid the problems of mounting a kickstand on a LHT is to use a Clickstand. I made my own for a fraction of the cost by using 1/4" collapsible fiberglass tent poles. It's very strong...
Forum: Touring
09-30-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By fdimike

Loading photos

Can someone lend an old guy a hand because I just don't have a clue as how to load a photo.

Thanks
Forum: Touring
09-30-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By fdimike

Hi All. I'm new to the forum but thought I would...

Hi All. I'm new to the forum but thought I would add a few thoughts re: panniers. I've been touring in SEA (I live in Thailand) for about 10 years now on my Surly LHT. I'm using some vintage ...
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