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Forum: Northeast
01-09-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 769
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Here's the link to the Gravel Growler route. It's...

Here's the link to the Gravel Growler route. It's on my list to do with the gravel bike or my hard tail mountain bike. https://bikepacking.com/routes/green-mountain-gravel-growler/
Forum: Northeast
01-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 769
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

a real nice route is the Adventure Cycling Green...

a real nice route is the Adventure Cycling Green Mountain loop. https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/green-mountains-loop/
I rode this back in 2015 but I...
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,024
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

this doesn't look legit. Ortlieb does not sell...

this doesn't look legit. Ortlieb does not sell direct to consumers, it's paypal only and the payment goes to an individual called ANISHA D'COSTA
04-19-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

thanks for the update bblair- My wife is having...

thanks for the update bblair- My wife is having this same issue but the tech help people did not indicate that they knew of the issue. They've just been having he unpair, re-pair., reboot, etc. but...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I've got a brand new in box , Shimano 105 CS-5700...

I've got a brand new in box , Shimano 105 CS-5700 12-27 cassette if you're interested. Still in shrink wrap never mounted.
12-04-19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,122
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Scosche Rhythm+ armband

Scosche Rhythm+ armband
Forum: Northeast
10-25-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

My wife and I rode it today from East Hampton to...

My wife and I rode it today from East Hampton to Willimantic. A fantastic day on the trail. The construction is just about finished. No trouble getting through at all. Drainage ditches are completed....
10-16-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

for the front derailleur clamp search for...

for the front derailleur clamp search for "Shimano FD-R9150 Front Derailleur Adapter" it comes in different sizes depending on your down tube dimensions. I just used this installing GRX front...
08-07-19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I've been using Dumond Tech Lite for years, great...

I've been using Dumond Tech Lite for years, great stuff. I never have to clean my chains as it cleans and lubes at the same time. I put it on every 200-300 miles or so, a small amount on each link...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,418
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I agree with you Bruce, I live in south central...

I agree with you Bruce, I live in south central CT (Essex) but I drive up to your area at least once a week for a long ride. I've ridden bikes in 26 states and the northeast corner of CT is my...
02-17-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Flip the bike over. That is how this was...

Flip the bike over. That is how this was intended. I have a similar yakima rack but mine mounts to the bumper of the car or truck. Works great. I'm surprised that there aren't more racks that mount...
Forum: Touring
02-15-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,618
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Spring Mountain biking Moab for a week Summer...

Spring Mountain biking Moab for a week
Summer 2-3 weeks touring In Quebec Canada including the entire Gaspe Peninsula loop
Fall Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)
01-21-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,989
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

www.sportrx.com I've bought several pair ,...

www.sportrx.com

I've bought several pair , Rudy Project, Tivosi etc.
Excellent quality but it will probably take a few weeks for them to make them.
09-08-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,924
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Next time try Transitions XTRActive. They come in...

Next time try Transitions XTRActive. They come in 2 colors Gray or Brown. I have had both but Brown is best for cycling due to better contrast. These get extremely dark like full sunglasses. Indoors...
07-24-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,475
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Tandems east carries stoker bags here...

Tandems east carries stoker bags here (http://www.tandemseast.com/parts/bags.html)
the CoMotion one is similar to the bag discussed in this thread.
07-15-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,456
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

About a year or two ago I did what Dantheman...

About a year or two ago I did what Dantheman suggested and bought an Urbano frame for my wife and a Procross frame for myself on ebay directly from Lynskey. I paid about $700 for each frame then had...
06-28-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,435
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I've watched every single TDF since the early 80s...

I've watched every single TDF since the early 80s but I'm joining the boycott, if they allow Froome to race this year's TDF then I'm not watching any more.
Actually i'm also waiting before I renew...
Forum: Touring
04-02-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,878
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

From Burlington area or St Albans you could ride...

From Burlington area or St Albans you could ride the Adventure Cycling Green Mountain loop. https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/green-mountains-loop/
We...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-07-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

accu gauge 0-15 for fat bikes, easy to use and...

accu gauge 0-15 for fat bikes, easy to use and accurate
...
10-10-17, 08:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,773
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I built a couple of Lynskeys last winter for...

I built a couple of Lynskeys last winter for exactly what you are looking to do. Got the Urbano for my wife and a Pro Cross for me. I would have bought 2 Urbanos but I won an Ebay auction on the Pro...
10-09-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,670
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Me too. I'm almost ready to give up on it....

Me too. I'm almost ready to give up on it. Specialized saddles FTW.
08-14-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

save your money and buy the EX8, it's a massive...

save your money and buy the EX8, it's a massive upgrade from the EX7. The RE:Aktiv shock being one of the most important differences. When I bought my 2016 EX8 I also rode the EX7. Wow what a...
08-11-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,102
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

thanks We'll be staying in Gatineau on Friday...

thanks
We'll be staying in Gatineau on Friday Sept 8. Yes we have the MosaiCulture on our list of things to do, although I wasn't sure if it would still be open Sept 8-9?
We'll be riding over to...
08-11-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,669
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I suffer from lower back pain too but riding my...

I suffer from lower back pain too but riding my bike helps. I usually feel much better after a long ride . I ride mostly stretched out so my doctor says this isi good. If I ride my touring bike the...
08-11-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,102
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

thanks for the pictures SylvainG! My firiends and...

thanks for the pictures SylvainG! My firiends and I will be riding through Gatineau and Ottawa on a week+ long tour in a few weeks. We'll be staying at the Best Western Gatineau-Ottawa. I've routed...
07-20-17, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,475
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I've had one for over a year, used 3-5 times per...

I've had one for over a year, used 3-5 times per week year round. No issues whatsoever. I did replace the strap a month ago because the original was wearing where the velcro attaches but that was low...
05-31-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,016
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I have used the Scosche Rhythm+ Heart Rate...

I have used the Scosche Rhythm+ Heart Rate Monitor Armband for a year and a half. It has been perfect, not a single issue. I've used it with my Garmin 810, and several cell phones. Apps Strava,...
Forum: Touring
05-11-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Check the addenda on the Adventure Cycling...

Check the addenda on the Adventure Cycling website. Route 66 addenda ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,201
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I agree 100%. I've got a set of RS81s too. I...

I agree 100%.
I've got a set of RS81s too. I notice no difference between these and the Dura Ace C24s that I've got over 25000 miles on. They both are very smooth and spin great. I'm 183 lbs.
The...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

check out Sound Cyclists. I've never ridden with...

check out Sound Cyclists. I've never ridden with them but I know several members. It's an active club.
Public Schedule (http://www.soundcyclists.com/public-schedule.php)
03-14-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Tandems East has them for $175. Tandems East...

Tandems East has them for $175. Tandems East Accessories (http://www.tandemseast.com/parts/accessories.html)

Having a flight deck on my tandem is almost essential for me.
03-05-17, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Or better yet ...

Or better yet
http://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/bb30-outboard/bb30-outboard-bottom-brackets/bb30-to-outboard-bottom-bracket-for-24mm-cranks-shimano-red.html
This one is threaded in the middle...
Forum: Touring
02-06-17, 09:35 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,700
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Me and friends did a mini credit card tour...

Me and friends did a mini credit card tour starting and ending in St Albans in July 2015. We left our cars at a B&B rode north on the Missisquoi rail trail then to Sutton QC, then over to St Jean Sur...
02-04-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,240
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I used the K-edge handlebar mount for years on 4...

I used the K-edge handlebar mount for years on 4 different bikes, MTB, Tandem, cross and road bikes. I have an old first issue HD GoPro. None of my video has ever been shaky. The mount is solid but...
Forum: Touring
01-27-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,341
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Add me to the list of interested parties until I...

Add me to the list of interested parties until I saw the fee. $1k sounds high to me too for a camping tour. I've done a few of this type of 1 week tour , most are considerably less expensive and yes...
Forum: Touring
01-15-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Tom- Try Ridewithgps, it's much easier to use and...

Tom- Try Ridewithgps, it's much easier to use and the route planning is much better than Strava. I use both but Strava is just facebook for bikes, you can see where your friends are riding, comment...
01-14-17, 10:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,258
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Single day most awesome Gravel biking ride in the...

Single day most awesome Gravel biking ride in the East is the D2R2 .D2R2 (http://www.franklinlandtrust.org/d2r2)

it also happens to be the largest dirt road event in the country!

Lots of...
01-12-17, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,607
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I just started mountain biking about a year ago....

I just started mountain biking about a year ago. I bought these on Amazon for about $35-36. They've been great. I've smashed them into rocks untold times they are pretty scratched up but still...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 05:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,957
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

My wife has Raynauds so she always has cold hands...

My wife has Raynauds so she always has cold hands in winter. I bought her earlier versions of both the gloves and mittens that she used while skiing. They work well and still work fine after 3+...
01-03-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,666
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

The reach on ST-4700 shifters are adjustable,...

The reach on ST-4700 shifters are adjustable, shims are no longer needed on these new style shifters. See page 14 of document DM-ST0002-04 on this page. SHIMANO Dealer's Manual / User's Manual...
01-01-17, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,666
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

The ST R700 came out before shimano offered shims...

The ST R700 came out before shimano offered shims for their other 105 or Ultegra shifters. These were the first shifters that had the shims offered. They look to be the same size and shape as the...
12-30-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,615
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Hotronic warmers. Hotronic FootWarmers and Dryers...

Hotronic warmers. Hotronic FootWarmers and Dryers | Hotronic - Keeping Feet Warm, Keeping Hands and Feet Dry! (http://hotronic.com/)
My wife suffers from Raynauds. These have allowed us to keep up...
12-29-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,666
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

They are mechanical only. They are just like...

They are mechanical only. They are just like Shimano Ultegra 10sp 6600 series or 105 5600 series.

You need the new Hydraulic ST-RS505 or ST-RS685 but these are 11sp. These both have a reach...
12-15-16, 08:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,594
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

My wife and I use the Cygolite Expilion 850. It'd...

My wife and I use the Cygolite Expilion 850. It'd not too bright using the daytime flash mode. Yes it reflects off of road signs a few hundred feet ahead in broad daylight but people will see you. A...
12-13-16, 08:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,509
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

This is correct , SP41 Shimano housing was their...

This is correct , SP41 Shimano housing was their BEST housing up till just a few years ago. I run this stuff on all my bikes. It came as factory standard on our Trek Madones. That is a killer price...
10-27-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Are you sure you have the bearing in the right...

Are you sure you have the bearing in the right way? The relief or chamfered edge should face the crown race. That's the only thing I can think of. Otherwise you have the wrong bearing thickness.
10-26-16, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

You've got it on the right way but it should be...

You've got it on the right way but it should be pushed down more so that it's bottomed out on the fork. Then the fork will insert more into the head tube and take away that gap.
Forum: Touring
09-25-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,006
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

You're kidding right? I've found the exact...

You're kidding right?
I've found the exact opposite. 3 week-long plus tours the last 3 years, the last we just finished last week. Vermonters are some of the friendliest people and most courteous...
Forum: Touring
09-25-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,462
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

Mini-v-brakes work great with STI Levers. No...

Mini-v-brakes work great with STI Levers. No issues using them on our touring bikes.
If you went to use regular v-brakes with STI lever just use a travel agent.
Forum: Touring
09-25-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,462
Posted By ct-vt-trekker

I built 2 touring bikes last year. I used 10sp...

I built 2 touring bikes last year. I used 10sp Shimano 5703 cranksets, front triple derraileurs and Deorge 9sp rear derailleurs so that I could install large rear cassette. I changed the 30T front...
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