BohicaX

Stops the chain from excess bouncing on rough tracks causing the chain to drop off the chainring.

BohicaX

Thanks neat bit of gear.

djb

neat, I guess it has to be taken into account for chain length when replacing a chain (as the tension must bring the rd forward more than if it wasnt there)

is this a common feature on mtn bikes? I havent noticed this on bikes in stores but then I dont really look a lot at mtn bikes anyway. I could see it being a great help with fast downhill stuff on rough trails with lots of non pedalling rough sections.

seat_boy

My latest overnighter with my boys:

seat_boy

My latest overnighter with my boys:

BohicaX

It was designed for down hill racers to keep the chain around the chainring due to the extreme bounce down hill racers experience so you are correct in your observations but many casual MTB riders are seeing the benefit of the device and using it on there bikes now.

Cheers

BohicaX

Love it a bike train cool image

Saguaro

My 1982 Nishiki Cresta:







This is fully loaded. Includes: tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest inflatable mattress, titanium cookset, stove, fuel, headlamp, pocket knife, multi-tool, spare tube, tube repair kit, hex wrenches, camera, rain jacket, fleece jacket, down sweater, nylon pants, extra socks, Capilene underwear, fleece hat, fleece Windstopper gloves. I plan to do short 3 day tours with this setup where I can purchase food at the end of each day.

More information on the buildup of this bike here: 1982 Nishiki Cresta

twiddles656

We are getting ready for our first tour! we just had the chance to try out out our bikes with trailers and gear!

rodar y rodar

Yay! Looks like nice rides, too . Double Cross Discs?

Just a tip- you`ll never find any bag tougher than the ones that come with Bobs, but you can cut several pounds (at the expense of some of that toughness) by leaving them behind in favor of some of the newer lightweight models, which aren`t too painfully expensive. Or even lighter and cheaper stuff sacks, if you don`t expect wet weather. Or not. However you slice it, enjoy and ride safe!

BohicaX

Wow that is a really neat and tidy unit love the leather work thanks for sharing.

rgpg_99

Is that a Spanninga Pixeo on the rear fender? If so, have you had any problems constantly removing the screw to replace the batteries? I've used the correct screwdriver (small Phillips) to remove mine, and even then, the screw head was half stripped after two battery replacements, so I had to find a different screw with a flathead head.

danspun

My very first post, after much lurking (and gleaning much information from everyone). I just completed a small 3-day, 245 mile ride from St. Paul, MN to Tofte. My rig is a bike as old as myself, a 1975 Zebrakenko Wind. Not exactly a touring bike, and I had to use some unconventional means of attaching the rear rack. Still, no issues with 30 lbs of food, clothing, gear, and water (I did stay in a motel and cabin for the two nights).



Needless to say, the open road is calling... Now what to do about my day job?

Saguaro

Thanks! Its pretty dialed in. I put a lot of thought into the luggage and gear aspect of the build. The waxed canvas bags with the leather trim are from Acorn Bags, top notch.

Saguaro

Yes, that's a Spanninga Pixeo taillight. I haven't had to replace the batteries on it yet so I can't comment on the ease of battery replacement. Based on your experiance, I'll approach it very carefully when the time comes.

Saguaro

Nice! Welcome to the forums! Vintage touring bikes are awesome. You might want to share this on the C&V Forum as well. I'm sure you'll find a receptive audience there in addition to the Touring Forum. Cheers!

2012Trek520

Hi Patch29! I have the same handlebar tape. I discovered this summer that the company I bought it through is not supplying it any more. Good thing I bought it when I did. My LHT is also green, but a darker green - bought it last year 2012.
I'm having difficulty uploading picture of my bike or else I would show you it.
Cheers & happy cycling!
Christine

ve9vic

I like the tool kit underneath the seat , very neat.

robert schlatte

Here is my 1980 Schwinn and my friend's Surly LHT during a recent journey this past July.

openmindedgent

I haven't posted on this forum in a while, but I have finished building up the touring rig of my dreams so...

I still have a few kinks to work out, but this is the set up that will be carrying me cross country in about 22 days... The wait is driving me nuts, but soon enough I will be out in the wilderness giggling to myself about how happy I am to finally have a really serious touring bike Cheers!

djb

you're the ferret fellow no? In any case, I couldnt take looking at your blue period bike, so I did my best. Just noticed my mistake, its an Ogre or similar right, not a LHT.

ps, what are those rims and why did you choose them? They appear to be deep rims, hard to tell if they are those super wide rims, like on the super fattie bikes, or deep dish ones.

neilfein

On tour on the East Coast greenway in Edison, New Jersey. More pics here.

Medic Zero

Interesting choice for a tire on the BOB trailer. I can't imagine tread would help any there. I suspect it wore out somewhere where the only tire he could find that size was for a kids bike and made do. I hadn't really considered worrying about that tire wearing out on tour before, but I suppose under loads like that it is susceptible to wear...

Reinforces my desire for an Extrawheel trailer rather than going the BOB route when I get around to getting a trailer.

Is that a big mud flap sticking out above the trailers tire?

Thanks for sharing!

BohicaX

It looks dialled in and those Acorn Bags are truly snappy looking.

BohicaX

Nice bike and setup good luck with your trip and enjoy the new ride.