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10-24-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,889
Posted By cccorlew

It would be interesting to see what would happen...

It would be interesting to see what would happen (I'm not suggesting... just wondering) if someone, under cover of darkness, with their licence plates obscured, were to rip that fence out, thereby...
08-12-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,297
Posted By cccorlew

YES YES, 1000 times yes. I have nothing in common...

YES YES, 1000 times yes. I have nothing in common with eBike riders and don't need to read about their motorcycles here in a bike forum.
Forum: Touring
07-17-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,304
Posted By cccorlew

Of course you're right. But it turns out that at...

Of course you're right. But it turns out that at 70 years old that seemingly simple maneuver is a lot harder (if not impossible) than it was 30 years ago.
Forum: Touring
06-23-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,304
Posted By cccorlew

"Doormat" outside tent?

Does anyone use/have/tried some sort of "doormat" just outside their tent? I hate crawling in and out into dirt. I was thing about a small piece of Tyvec or something similar. My tent has a vestibule...
Forum: Touring
04-30-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,021
Posted By cccorlew

I bought a 54 cm Trek 520 during the pandemic....

I bought a 54 cm Trek 520 during the pandemic. I'm exactly on the size bubble and thought I'd be fine. I wasn't The 175 cranks killed me. The bars were too wide (I could live with them but didn't...
04-13-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By cccorlew

Use Wahoo or powertap hub to test left/right power balance?

I want an spd power meter. I'd prefer to save money and get the single sided version, but due to age and injury I'm not sure I have even left/right power output.

I'd love to be able to test my...
03-19-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,588
Posted By cccorlew

It sucks. It's depressing. I was never FAST but...

It sucks. It's depressing. I was never FAST but now it's getting ridiculous. Not that long ago I was doing double centuries at at average speed faster than I can keep up at 30 miles now.
But what's...
10-18-22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,117
Posted By cccorlew

Have you looked in to Adventure Cycling...

Have you looked in to Adventure Cycling (https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/)? Reasonable prices. They also have some somewhat easy routes. Many are camping, but often have indoor options....
Forum: Touring
09-05-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,641
Posted By cccorlew

OP here Great answers and help. I love the...

OP here
Great answers and help. I love the specific takes. THANKS so much.
Just in case you are following and care at all, I did a blog post with numbers...
Forum: Touring
09-04-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,641
Posted By cccorlew

How heavy is what you carry? Did I overdo it?

I am sure there are threads about weight, but I'll be darned if I can find them.

My wife and I did our first self-contained trip on the C&O and GAP trails. As a road biker I was shocked how much...
Forum: Touring
08-18-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,569
Posted By cccorlew

It was pretty inexpensive and the size I thought...

It was pretty inexpensive and the size I thought would work. However, the velcro straps are an odd length that requires I wrap them around the rack several times so the business ends meet properly....
Forum: Touring
08-13-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,569
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks to all for the solid useable advice. This...

Thanks to all for the solid useable advice. This internet thing does have positive aspects after all!
Thanks again.
Forum: Touring
08-13-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,569
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks! We're doing the C&O and GAP, doing short...

Thanks! We're doing the C&O and GAP, doing short days and looking at stuff. Later we're doing a group trip in Cape Cod. So, nothing truly epic, and not so far from civilization. We'll see how this...
Forum: Touring
08-13-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,569
Posted By cccorlew

Help me configure my touring bike (Trek 520 Grando)

I'm an experienced cyclist and and have done numerous supported tours where our tent and stuff was carried. My wife and I are heading out for our first fully self-supported tour soon.
My retirement...
Forum: Touring
07-29-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,326
Posted By cccorlew

Go lower. Find a 46-30. FSA makes one that isn't...

Go lower. Find a 46-30. FSA makes one that isn't too costly. My wife has that on her Vaya. She also got a cassette with a 40 tooth cog.
Forum: Touring
06-16-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,838
Posted By cccorlew

S-Ride rear derailleur? with a larger cassette?...

S-Ride rear derailleur? with a larger cassette? I'm running 11 speed ultegra brifters with an 11-40 cassette. Paired with my 46-30 crankset it's almost low enough for me.

You might also look at...
Forum: Touring
04-10-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,393
Posted By cccorlew

Hummmm. Thanks. That's a maybe! I'll have to talk...

Hummmm. Thanks. That's a maybe! I'll have to talk it over with my wife. We are set as of now, but your plan would save us some $$.
Forum: Touring
04-09-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By cccorlew

Well, yeah! If it only about the bike we'd all...

Well, yeah! If it only about the bike we'd all stay home and ride the trainer in the garage. But you do have to have a bike :-) And one that will do the job you need done.
We rode from the across...
Forum: Touring
04-08-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,393
Posted By cccorlew

I wish I'd seen this post before I made all our...

I wish I'd seen this post before I made all our arrangements. The price of parking and a hotel for the night is annoyingly high. At least our ride will help offset the cost. We plan to camp almost...
Forum: Touring
04-08-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,662
Posted By cccorlew

I am a HUGE fan of having a foot peg. It makes...

I am a HUGE fan of having a foot peg. It makes pumping so much easier.
I want to be a fan of the Topeak Road Morph. But I've gone through several, both the small one and the higher volume one. They...
Forum: Touring
04-08-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By cccorlew

Wacky 520 Grando story

My wife and I have two self supported rides planned this summer. We've done a couple of rides with just panniers, but not carried food and such.
This time we're going full tilt and wanted front...
Forum: Touring
04-02-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By cccorlew

Bontrager front rack: Mystery attachment points for?

Mt 520 Grando arrived (Yea!)
It came with a Bontrager front rack.
It as attachment points for ... something. But what? I'm sure they have a specific planned purpose, but what is it?
Has anyone...
Forum: Touring
04-02-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By cccorlew

The rack arrived, but I will likely get on a...

The rack arrived, but I will likely get on a plane before I get a chance to mount them. I will report back after June 1. Thanks again for the help.
Forum: Touring
03-31-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks for the details. I ordered the Down Under...

Thanks for the details. I ordered the Down Under and the sport rollers came yesterday. I'm feeling more confident now that I'll be able to make it all work.
Forum: Touring
03-29-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By cccorlew

Yes. I get that. But I haven't seen the rack in...

Yes. I get that. But I haven't seen the rack in person. And I understood the problem is with the bottom hook/catch.
Forum: Touring
03-27-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By cccorlew

Salsa Down Under rack with Ortlieb panniers?

I have a set of Ortlieb sport roller classic panniers and need to mount them on a Salsa Vaya.
The Salsa Down Under rack looks like a reasonable choice BUT I've seen online comments that those two...
02-12-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By cccorlew

njkayaker...

njkayaker (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/njkayaker-101834.html)
You are my superhero.
Thanks.
Forum: Touring
02-11-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 834
Posted By cccorlew

Looking for USA Openstreet Garmin map

I updated my Garmin with their Garmin map and inadvertently ended up losing my more detailed Open Street Map (OSM). Unfortunately for me, the free worldwide Garmin maps from OpenStreetMap site (Free...
02-11-22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By cccorlew

Openstreet map USA needed

I updated my Garmin with their Garmin map and inadvertently ended up losing my more detailed open street map (OSM). Unfortunately for me, Free worldwide Garmin maps from OpenStreetMap...
Forum: Touring
01-23-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,513
Posted By cccorlew

I put the fender mounts on the outside. I needed...

I put the fender mounts on the outside. I needed spacers to get around the disc brakes.
https://live.staticflickr.com/8291/7755039094_d9b3601181_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/cPhAWA)Motobecane Phantom...
10-03-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,274
Posted By cccorlew

A bit of public praise is in order here. Scubaman...

A bit of public praise is in order here. Scubaman (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/scubaman-400949.html) was wonderfully kind and shipped me his Garmin. My wife is stunned, amazed and thrilled....
09-28-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,274
Posted By cccorlew

Sent DM. I Hope it works. If you see this but not...

Sent DM. I Hope it works. If you see this but not the DM let me know.
Or email curtis (at) colrew (dot) com . But no spaces and use the symbols.
Forum: Touring
09-21-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,740
Posted By cccorlew

I see the Roubaix as a road bike. A great road...

I see the Roubaix as a road bike. A great road bike. But I'd go for the Diverge for larger tire possibilities and comfort as well as flexibility. I believe it has more mounting points as well.
09-18-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,274
Posted By cccorlew

Garmin Touring: Repair or replace?

My wife likes her Garmin Touring a lot. She doesn't need power or heart rate, just GPS mapping for touring and a way to log mikes.

Lately the power connection has become fiddley. Bumping the cable...
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,652
Posted By cccorlew

I'm in CA and was totally unaware of this trail....

I'm in CA and was totally unaware of this trail. I'm now totally interested. Thanks for the photos and stories. I know it's more work then it seems to do a post this complete. Tip o' the hat for the...
09-15-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By cccorlew

Making bike "B" fit like bike "A"

I have a Roubaix that I had professionally fitted and fits great.
What measurements should I take to make get other bike come close to fitting like my Roubaix? I realize this may require a new stem,...
Forum: Touring
08-12-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,739
Posted By cccorlew

My wife and I just got back from our GAP ride....

My wife and I just got back from our GAP ride. Pittsburgh to Cumberland. Thi sthread was a real inspiration. We had to plot our own weird distances as we started late in the day.
Thoughts:
The ride...
Forum: Touring
07-30-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,739
Posted By cccorlew

Did you have reservations for the places you...

Did you have reservations for the places you stayed, or find them on the fly? Where did you stay? Thanks again for your post and photos.
Forum: Touring
07-30-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,739
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks for this post. We are trying to plan a GAP...

Thanks for this post. We are trying to plan a GAP ride and your info was really helpful.
Forum: Touring
06-03-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,573
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks for posting this! My wife and I have years...

Thanks for posting this! My wife and I have years of supported tours, but will be doing a short section of your ride on our own. It will be our first unsupported effort. We hope it's a tune up for...
04-25-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By cccorlew

Thanks to all who responded. I used the barrel...

Thanks to all who responded.
I used the barrel adjuster and wheelset 2 now shifts smoothly. Alas, it doesn't not want to stay in the smallest cog, which is OK as I rarely need it.
If I'm feeling...
04-24-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By cccorlew

help me be able to swap between 2 wheelsets

I have two disc brake wheel sets. One is 700C with an 11-36 cassette. The other is 650B with 11-40.
I had the LBS set up my new s-ride derailer with the 650B 11-40 wheels and it works just fine....
04-04-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By cccorlew

I have a 2010 set of Roval Fusee SL 25 wheels...

I have a 2010 set of Roval Fusee SL 25 wheels that came on my Roubaix. I've been able to find replacement freehubs for my other wheels, but not Roval Fusee SL 25 wheels. I'd love to be able to use...
01-20-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By cccorlew

I did at least see the canal patrol (maybe it was...

I did at least see the canal patrol (maybe it was EBRP patrol) pull over a quad atv on that had been riding on the trail in Antioch. It was great. He passed me and then, lie magic, 3/4 of a mile down...
07-17-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,878
Posted By cccorlew

Someone asked for videos... Me on a ride: ...

Someone asked for videos...
Me on a ride:
https://youtu.be/u8zh3zhOwfY

Wife on commute
https://youtu.be/64PxL9Lfj64

and another
https://youtu.be/TyYqv1nT7ro
07-17-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,787
Posted By cccorlew

I'm shocked at the roundabout love here. I always...

I'm shocked at the roundabout love here. I always think of them as cyclist elimination zones. I hate them when I'm in a car, but REALLY hate them when I'm on a bike.
05-14-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By cccorlew

Bike to Work Day 2020 COVID-19 version

Our local bike to work day was supposed to be today. We did it even though it was postponed. 45 seconds of commuter bliss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249PtJ9iDNw
Forum: Commuting
05-14-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By cccorlew

Bike to Work Day 2020 COVID-19 version

Our local bike to work day was supposed to be today. We did it even though it was postponed. 45 seconds of commuter bliss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249PtJ9iDNw
03-31-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By cccorlew

I'm looking forward to riding there again, but...

I'm looking forward to riding there again, but for now, STAY HOME and if you do ride, don't stop where there are other humans.
03-25-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,810
Posted By cccorlew

Tricia and I thought it was a good time to try...

Tricia and I thought it was a good time to try gravel so we rode to Black Diamond mines. The parking area was very full and people were parking illegally. We saw too many groups that were obviously...
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