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Gear Talk / Re: Have Trek 920 frame, need to (re)build bike.
« on: February 07, 2025, 12:20:49 pm »
Have you considered having it repaired by a competent person?
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Gear Talk / Re: Best car racks for heavy bikes with racks and fenders
« on: January 16, 2025, 05:40:51 pm »
Yes! This hitch rack from Saris has handled my fendered bikes on several long trips. https://saris.com/products/freedom-4-bike or 2 bike https://saris.com/products/freedom-2-bike
Easily adjustable to fit any frame perfectly. Made 2 miles from where I sit in Madison.
Easily adjustable to fit any frame perfectly. Made 2 miles from where I sit in Madison.
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General Discussion / campsites on Empire State Trail
« on: January 08, 2025, 08:23:53 pm »
I'd like to hear your experiences camping at the campgrounds at the locks on the Erie Canal/Empire State Trail.
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Gear Talk / Re: Camp Chair
« on: January 05, 2025, 07:14:26 pm »
That should read any old fry pan and a superior whiskey. But then, any whiskey tastes good in a camp chair in camp!
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Gear Talk / Re: Best rear cassette touring hub? 26" Velocity Dyad 36-spoke rims, rim brakes
« on: January 05, 2025, 07:12:51 pm »
My Velocity Dyad rims and Velocity hubs on my touring bike have been trouble free over several loaded tours.
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Gear Talk / Re: EBike cross-country experience
« on: August 24, 2024, 03:02:12 pm »
Here is an update on my new Cytronex e-wheel. I love it. Too much. I want to ride it all the time instead of my other favorite bikes. I do commute more now that I have it to come up the hill to my house when I’m tired. I put it on a Gunnar Disc Tour seen here on Chinook Pass on the way into Mt Rainier National Park) https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/grand-disc/. (yes, Gunnar misspelled it)
I was a spry 64 years of age when this was taken in 2016. I have since stopped loaded touring and my hope is that with the Cytronex I will be able to do it again. Twin factors of my schedule and weather has conspired against me to test this hypothesis.
I use it when I have my granddaughter on her tag-a-long attached. Together they add 56# to haul up the hill to my house. The Cytronex is perfect for that!
The Cytronex is set up with a switch and I can choose 5 levels of power. The cool thing is that I can fine tune each level. For instance I have level 1 at 22% of power (which is also the lowest it can go), level 2 at 40%, level 3 at 60%, level 4 at 80% and 5 is 100% of power. If I chose to I could set level two at 80% etc. I find that on level terrain I get 2-3 mph boost with no extra effort.
Yesterday I went out and did 30 miles with 1034’ of climbing and max 5.6% hills. I used levels 2-4 on the hills and always had level 1 on even though I didn’t need it on the flat trail. I finished with 4% left on the battery. I took an extra battery (3.4#) and with the two racks and water bottles it weighed 46#. I was very pleased with its performance. The next test will be this week when I add 35# of gear for an overnight camping trip. That route is flat. After that will be a 50+ mile with >2500’ of climbing with gear. Will need both batteries for that. Obviously, range is its downside, and the only downside I see. I get to use my custom Gunnar instead of a more expensive Bianchi for example, for the cost of a complete cheap ebike. No one is making a pure touring ebike to my knowledge. The Cytronex does not affect the handling of the Gunnar at all. I have $2000 invested in it which includes the second battery and optional front and rear lights. $160 was shipping from England.
I was a spry 64 years of age when this was taken in 2016. I have since stopped loaded touring and my hope is that with the Cytronex I will be able to do it again. Twin factors of my schedule and weather has conspired against me to test this hypothesis.
I use it when I have my granddaughter on her tag-a-long attached. Together they add 56# to haul up the hill to my house. The Cytronex is perfect for that!
The Cytronex is set up with a switch and I can choose 5 levels of power. The cool thing is that I can fine tune each level. For instance I have level 1 at 22% of power (which is also the lowest it can go), level 2 at 40%, level 3 at 60%, level 4 at 80% and 5 is 100% of power. If I chose to I could set level two at 80% etc. I find that on level terrain I get 2-3 mph boost with no extra effort.
Yesterday I went out and did 30 miles with 1034’ of climbing and max 5.6% hills. I used levels 2-4 on the hills and always had level 1 on even though I didn’t need it on the flat trail. I finished with 4% left on the battery. I took an extra battery (3.4#) and with the two racks and water bottles it weighed 46#. I was very pleased with its performance. The next test will be this week when I add 35# of gear for an overnight camping trip. That route is flat. After that will be a 50+ mile with >2500’ of climbing with gear. Will need both batteries for that. Obviously, range is its downside, and the only downside I see. I get to use my custom Gunnar instead of a more expensive Bianchi for example, for the cost of a complete cheap ebike. No one is making a pure touring ebike to my knowledge. The Cytronex does not affect the handling of the Gunnar at all. I have $2000 invested in it which includes the second battery and optional front and rear lights. $160 was shipping from England.
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yes, if I'm not trying to be a weight weeny I take this https://www.thermarest.com/products/seats/trekker-chair/trekker-chair.html
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Gear Talk / Re: Tour Bike Build
« on: August 14, 2024, 11:18:53 pm »
I tried to like a Selle Anatomica because they were originally made here in Wisconsin. Didn't fit me though it works great for others. Other than chain lube nothing has more personal opinions than saddles. B-17 on all my bikes, whether Special or regular is a matter of what I find on sale.
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Gear Talk / Re: Tour Bike Build
« on: July 22, 2024, 02:16:43 pm »
All brand name hubs are good enough quality and even some most of us have never heard of, including the Novatech hub that Surly puts on their current Trucker. I ride Velocity hubs on my Gunnar Touring bike but that is because my LBS likes them on the Velocity rim. I would trust Surly's judgement.
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Gear Talk / Re: EBike cross-country experience
« on: July 01, 2024, 09:40:11 pm »
Three years ago after 25 years of self-contained touring, including the Northern Tier etc., I declared that I was done with it. I'm 72. (I still tour but we take turns driving the camping gear.) But, I recently bought an e-wheel which I put on my custom Gunnar Grand Tour bike. It handles the same as it did before and my hope is that I can return to carrying 30-40# of gear. I had planned on a trial run last week but it was too hot. The cost was about $1400. The range will likely be an issue so I will probably order a second battery. It mounts like a water bottle. Check it out https://www.cytronex.com/. Their customer service is great.
Here's a review.https://www.roadbikerider.com/cytronex-diy-ebike-conversion-kit-review/
I'll add more when I have put it to good use.
Here's a review.https://www.roadbikerider.com/cytronex-diy-ebike-conversion-kit-review/
I'll add more when I have put it to good use.
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General Discussion / Re: Wisconsin Hiker Biker sites
« on: June 26, 2024, 06:09:51 pm »
Here is what I received from the staff of my state representative:
"Good morning,
I wanted to follow up on your question around the administrative code for the non-motorized camper policy, as I've recently heard back from DNR with some additional information.
When I inquired about the PDF you included, they shared that this looks like a section from their Recreation Area Operations Handbook (HB2505-10). Typically, handbooks are used simply for staff guidance or reference and are defined as "containing continuing procedures, standards, instructions, and techniques that provide functional explanations and steps to follow. They are primarily used by specialists, though some may be widely used."
To answer your original question, these staff guidance documents aren’t in statute or code, but are instead developed by the department. Regardless of the origin, DNR did share that the department does still follow the policy outlined in the text. "
You may have to push a little and ask for a supervisor, as we have done. Don't give up. There are some great parks here in Wisconsin and especially in the Driftless Region
"Good morning,
I wanted to follow up on your question around the administrative code for the non-motorized camper policy, as I've recently heard back from DNR with some additional information.
When I inquired about the PDF you included, they shared that this looks like a section from their Recreation Area Operations Handbook (HB2505-10). Typically, handbooks are used simply for staff guidance or reference and are defined as "containing continuing procedures, standards, instructions, and techniques that provide functional explanations and steps to follow. They are primarily used by specialists, though some may be widely used."
To answer your original question, these staff guidance documents aren’t in statute or code, but are instead developed by the department. Regardless of the origin, DNR did share that the department does still follow the policy outlined in the text. "
You may have to push a little and ask for a supervisor, as we have done. Don't give up. There are some great parks here in Wisconsin and especially in the Driftless Region
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General Discussion / Re: Wisconsin Hiker Biker sites
« on: June 06, 2024, 03:18:27 pm »
I found this on the Adventure Cycling website https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/no-turn-away-bike-camping-policies/ and https://www.adventurecycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Wisconsin-no-turn-away-policy.pdf. I will continue to find the citation from state admin code for you to quote when arriving at a park. We had to do that once. Again, don't be surprised if the site offered isn't great. Wisconsin state park campgrounds have been very full last few years.
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General Discussion / Re: Wisconsin Hiker Biker sites
« on: June 05, 2024, 06:19:06 pm »
Wisconsin state parks will not turn away a cyclist if the campground is full. The site they offer may not be great and may not have a table, (I speak from experience) and they only offer this for one night. Kohler-Andrae State Park is very nice. Give a try.
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General Discussion / Re: No refusal laws or practices nation wide.
« on: June 17, 2023, 12:10:03 pm »
In Wisconsin and Michigan the no turn away for cyclists is one night only I believe.