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Forum: Touring
05-16-12, 04:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,937
Posted By modbiker

Do tell.

Do tell.
Forum: Touring
10-11-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,023
Posted By modbiker

I rode the Divide in 2008 with a friend, after...

I rode the Divide in 2008 with a friend, after spending a little over a month touring across BC from west to east. We crossed into Montana at Roosville on August 19 and finished in Columbus NM on Oct...
Forum: Touring
09-22-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,894
Posted By modbiker

Of the bikes I remember on the route last year,...

Of the bikes I remember on the route last year, there were no trailers, 1 or 2 hardtails, 1 pugsley, 2 rigid 29er's, and one guy on a stock 80's rigid Nishiki mtb which he was quite proud of, having...
Forum: Touring
07-31-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,410
Posted By modbiker

MKS sneaker Pedal with powergrips and light...

MKS sneaker Pedal with powergrips and light hiking shoes. I tried MKS Touring pedals with powergrips, but I get a hotspot on my feet with those pedals. Switched to the Sneaker pedal, and liked them...
Forum: Touring
07-06-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By modbiker

I rode the KVR last summer, shortly after the...

I rode the KVR last summer, shortly after the trestles re-opened. We did encounter a lot of ATV riders, but it was only an issue for one or two sections of trail, where there was very heavy ATV use...
Forum: Touring
05-07-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,605
Posted By modbiker

As for handlebar height, on my touring bike I...

As for handlebar height, on my touring bike I like to have the tops of the bars at about the same height as the top of the saddle. I've heard many tourists say the same, but obviously this will vary...
Forum: Touring
05-04-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By modbiker

Much good advice here indeed - I especially agree...

Much good advice here indeed - I especially agree with #20 and #21, very well said. Involve her in the process, this is key to keeping her from feeling left out. In addition to fearing it is...
Forum: Touring
02-27-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By modbiker

I like powergrips a lot for touring, and...

I like powergrips a lot for touring, and commuting. I use them daily on my commutes, and used them on a long off-pavement tour last summer. I like being able to get off the bike and walk in normal...
Forum: Touring
02-27-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Posted By modbiker

Epic Designs makes great gear, and turnaround...

Epic Designs makes great gear, and turnaround time last summer was amazing - less than 2 weeks. I sent a tracing of my frame on cardboard, and the resulting custom pack fit like a glove, and the...
Forum: Touring
02-19-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,319
Posted By modbiker

+1 for 36 hole rims. If the wheels are well built...

+1 for 36 hole rims. If the wheels are well built they will be fine. Then there are more options for rims and hubs if you wish.

I think running the widest tire possible will help avoid wheel...
Forum: Touring
09-04-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,288
Posted By modbiker

Gearing on my tourer/commuter is 16-96 gear...

Gearing on my tourer/commuter is 16-96 gear inches. I've used the whole range on every tour, and on a lot of my city rides (seattle). I prefer a higher cadence when climbing, and I use the 16...
Forum: Touring
07-19-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,384
Posted By modbiker

The gauge on my road morph is fairly consistently...

The gauge on my road morph is fairly consistently inaccurate by about 10 psi. If I want 80psi, I pump until the gauge reads about 90. YMMV. It's a ballpark gauge, but good enough.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,675
Posted By modbiker

I recently bought a Velocipak. To answer my own...

I recently bought a Velocipak. To answer my own questions, yes it has a good waistbelt, with thin padding over the hips. The buckle is off to one side which is more comfortable when bent over in...
Forum: Touring
06-25-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By modbiker

This is a good mirror. I've also been using...

This is a good mirror.

I've also been using the mirror that attaches to my Bell Metro helmet. It's tiny, but I've become used to it and I like it for commuting, partly because it folds up out of...
Forum: Touring
06-25-07, 04:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,435
Posted By modbiker

I have the waterproof version, the Titanica,...

I have the waterproof version, the Titanica, though I've only had it for a few weeks. I've put about 100 miles on it and I don't think I'm going to keep it. I like the slot very much, no problem...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-07, 01:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,675
Posted By modbiker

I haven't found any descriptions or pictures of...

I haven't found any descriptions or pictures of the mounting system. Does the Velocipak have a waistbelt? Is it designed to help keep your back from getting too sweaty?
Forum: Touring
04-24-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,891
Posted By modbiker

I own a B17 and a B67, and find that the width of...

I own a B17 and a B67, and find that the width of the B67 interferes with my pedaling unless I'm sitting almost completely upright. Of course saddle fit is a very personal thing. My ischials are...
Forum: Touring
03-22-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,588
Posted By modbiker

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It sounds like...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It sounds like the thread repair is the best way to go. Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum.

Yes, I paid with Paypal. The seller has lots of good feedback,...
Forum: Touring
03-22-07, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,588
Posted By modbiker

Stripped bottom bracket threads - what to do?

I recently bought a used touring frame on ebay. The frame has a Mavic bottom bracket installed, but unfortunately I didn't realize that should be a clue that the bb threads were damaged. A little...
Forum: Touring
03-06-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,084
Posted By modbiker

The B17 standard measures 170 X 280mm, the narrow...

The B17 standard measures 170 X 280mm, the narrow measures 152 X 280mm (http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/standardsaddles.html). Whether the narrow saddle works for you or not depends on your anatomy,...
Forum: Touring
03-06-07, 05:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,402
Posted By modbiker

This is a good point, I'm tired of feeding poles...

This is a good point, I'm tired of feeding poles through sleeves. We've had a Sierra Designs Meteor Light for 5 years or so which I'd like to replace, partly because of the pole sleeves, partly to...
Forum: Touring
09-08-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By modbiker

Thanks for the helpful input everyone. After I...

Thanks for the helpful input everyone. After I made the original post I found the direct numbers for a couple of the parks and they said the same - they don't turn away cyclists. I didn't know that...
Forum: Touring
09-07-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By modbiker

Whidbey / Port Townsend camping suggestions

My girlfriend and I would like to head out this weekend on a 2 night tour, Seattle to Whidbey Island, camp at or near Fort Casey, ferry to Port Townsend, explore the area for the day and camp...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By modbiker

I'm also thinking that it would be preferrable...

I'm also thinking that it would be preferrable for us to have the same size wheels, making it easier to carry spares for spokes, tubes, tire when on the road.

How much emphasis should I put on...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By modbiker

Yes, I've considered the butterfly bars as an...

Yes, I've considered the butterfly bars as an option. The bar-ends we're using are long and have a bend, so they fairly mimick the shape of the butterfly bars. The reach to the handlebars on my gf's...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By modbiker

I tried to measure the trail the other night and...

I tried to measure the trail the other night and it was between 70 and 75mm. I also measured the chainstays again and they're actually 44.5, a bit longer than I originally thought.

I'm going to...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 905
Posted By modbiker

From what I've seen, the Sugino XD crank comes in...

From what I've seen, the Sugino XD crank comes in a number of different configurations: 24-36-46, 26-36-46, 26-36-48, and 24-36-48. What I would prefer is 24-34-46, but the replacement chainrings...
Forum: Touring
05-08-06, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By modbiker

Hybrid bike suitability

I'm in the process of building up touring bikes for my girlfriend and myself. It's possible that her 700c commuter could work as a loaded touring bike after a few minor changes. She's strongly in...
Forum: Touring
05-07-06, 11:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,543
Posted By modbiker

I notice that there are some sizes of LHT frames...

I notice that there are some sizes of LHT frames listed as "cherry red" on AEBike, but there's no photo. Anyone know if these are the original black cherry pearl color, or a new shade of red?
Forum: Touring
05-01-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,814
Posted By modbiker

I'm still not sure about my new B17 Special. I...

I'm still not sure about my new B17 Special. I have about 500 miles on it, and it's breaking in. Doesn't really hurt any more but I'm having a hard time finding the right tilt adjustment. If I...
Forum: Touring
04-11-06, 02:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,958
Posted By modbiker

These look pretty good. Are they soft or rigid?...

These look pretty good. Are they soft or rigid? Can they be mounted on the outside of the curved part of the top of the bar?
Forum: Touring
03-23-06, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,639
Posted By modbiker

Any opinions on whether this type of tubing is...

Any opinions on whether this type of tubing is suitable for touring bikes? For example, the Rodriguez Ultimate Travel bike (http://www.rodcycle.com/) says this year it is a pound lighter because it...
Forum: Touring
03-22-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By modbiker

Do you have the handlebars much lower than the...

Do you have the handlebars much lower than the saddle? Doesn't this put more weight on your hands?
Forum: Touring
03-22-06, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By modbiker

The cranks on the Americano I tried were 175mm. ...

The cranks on the Americano I tried were 175mm. One of my bikes that I've had for 5 years has 170mm, which have always been pretty comfortable to me. A used bike that I bought a couple months ago...
Forum: Touring
03-22-06, 03:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By modbiker

Frame sizing / toe overlap

I've been researching touring bikes here on this forum for weeks now -- what a treasure-trove of information! So much to learn... I don't have a specific big trip in mind yet, but I've always...
Forum: Touring
03-22-06, 01:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,834
Posted By modbiker

I've been the biggest skeptic for years about...

I've been the biggest skeptic for years about Brooks saddles, but after reading all the posts on this forum in favor of them, I decided to give one a try, and purchased a B17 special at my favorite...
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