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Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

LOL!!! I meant to type 'skewer' out of the...

LOL!!! I meant to type 'skewer' out of the wheel... ;) That's what you get when typing with your fingers and trying to keep up with your train of thought.
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Great idea. Thanks! I'll definitely take the...

Great idea. Thanks! I'll definitely take the skewer out of the wheel especially since my front Thru Axle will be used to support the front dropout. The rear QR skewer is long (240mm) because of the...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. Fiber Fix Emergency Spoke kit is in my kit....

Yes. Fiber Fix Emergency Spoke kit is in my kit. However, there is a great hack that you can potentially fix a broken spoke with zip ties to get you to a bike shop.

Hack : Zip Tie Repair of Broken...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks for the photo. Wow, you really do...

Thanks for the photo.

Wow, you really do pack it in there. Do you worry about the spokes getting broken?
I didn't know that I could put weight on top of the spokes.
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

I think you completely missed the point here: ...

I think you completely missed the point here:

Someone has kindly offered me the full use of their bike tools. If I have access to full size tools, why not take advance of it and make my assembly...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes, exactly! I want the torque wrench for the...

Yes, exactly! I want the torque wrench for the 'carbon' fork on my bike.

Yes, exactly. I meant to say 'bike work stand' but my quick train of thought got the better of me. I know that it is...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks Tourist for the wonderful tips! I...

Thanks Tourist for the wonderful tips!

I especially like the link to the Presta tool! I have it on order today so it should get here before I leave. I LOVE the rachet aspect of it!
I did see...
Forum: Touring
09-15-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi Tourist!

Hi Tourist!
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thank you so much! I am quite excited about...

Thank you so much!

I am quite excited about the 4 Rivers Bike Path from Seoul to Busan.
About 90% of it is on designated bike paths so I don't have to contend with any crazy drivers!
It'll...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I totally agree with you when you're...

Yes. I totally agree with you when you're 'buying' a ticket. But in my case, I was using my United reward miles and I had the option of selecting a bike friendly carrier like United airline with a...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi DJB! Thanks for the info. I don't know if...

Hi DJB!

Thanks for the info. I don't know if you remember but you gave me some wonderful tips years ago on bike packing and I have apply those rules ever since. They've been such great tips for...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks for the tips on packing the bike. ...

Thanks for the tips on packing the bike.

Unfortunately, the bike bag won't work in my situation because Asiana Airline requires a 'hard case' per their bike check-in policy.
It was specifically...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

No need. I have digital copies of the excess...

No need. I have digital copies of the excess baggage fees and free baggage policy for each airline. The rep didn't say anything that I didn't already know from the websites.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I was on the phone with them for about 2...

Yes. I was on the phone with them for about 2 hours yesterday trying to get the low down on the check baggage policy for bike.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes, I would be happy to post photos once I get...

Yes, I would be happy to post photos once I get going on the project in a few weeks as the trip is still one month away.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

You must have missed reading the rest of the...

You must have missed reading the rest of the thread....

I've stated that I will be making a DIY bike box so that it will comply with the 62 linear inch requirement to avoid having to pay any...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

I'm using the Orucase dimension to make a DIY...

I'm using the Orucase dimension to make a DIY 'hard cardboard' case. Cardboard is "FREE" and since I'm only traveling in one direction, I don't have to worry about storing the bike case if its...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Does anyone know the exact dimension of the...

Does anyone know the exact dimension of the Oracase Sub62 soft bike bag? :ride:

Per a previous thread, it stated : "Basically, if you measure from the end of the RD hanger up to the top of the...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

I totally agree!!! It's the luck of the draw. ...

I totally agree!!! It's the luck of the draw.

Lesson: Always be nice, friendly, and polite to your check-in personnel. :lol: Talk about "REAL" power.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

This ticket was especially complicated because of...

This ticket was especially complicated because of the multi-city segments with multiple carriers (UA, Asiana, and EVA) and using frequent flyer miles. It's not as simple as checking one airline and...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I agree with you which is why most of my...

Yes. I agree with you which is why most of my travel segments are one way direct flights. However, out of all my flights there is only one connection that is from Jeju City to Gimpo Airport via...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

I did consider it but we will be biking for...

I did consider it but we will be biking for nearly 6 weeks so it's not ideal to rent for that extended amount of time.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I read that as well already. My first...

Yes. I read that as well already. My first segment from Seattle to Seoul is $200 for excess baggage since a standard bike box is greater than 158 cm or 62" and the segment from Jeju to Gimpo may be...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,477
Posted By dmeans2anend

Help!! Need to pack my bike to 62" linear inches to avoid high oversize fee

Please do not fly on Asiana Airline if you are traveling with a bike especially on international flights due to very HIGH bike baggage oversize fees!

Don't make my same mistake. I booked my...
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