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Classifieds / Re: WTB: Great Allegheny Passage & C & O Canal Tourpath Book

« on: October 09, 2024, 06:08:44 pm »

John,
Please give me your email address. I have the 13th Edition and can send it to you for cost of postage if you agree to send it back to me.
Avrin

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General Discussion / Re: Sunglasses

« on: April 17, 2023, 01:56:01 pm »

Tifosis are the best value out there. I got Rudy Project for several times the price and the Tifosis were better.   

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Urban Cycling / Re: Cycling Route JFK - Manhatten ?

« on: March 12, 2023, 06:38:57 pm »

I don't know if there are surface roads leading from the terminals. I can't imagine weaving a loaded bicycle through loading and unloading cars at the terminals.  The highways around JFK would be a death trap by bike. I took the train from the airport, got off in Manhattan, and cycled the last leg home to Northern Manhattan. That was  years ago. Traffic is worse now.   

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Urban Cycling / Re: Cycling Route JFK - Manhatten ?

« on: March 06, 2023, 12:36:54 pm »

I would not recommend riding it. I would take mass transit to wherever you are going in Manhattan. See https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/public-transportation

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Classifieds / Allegheny Mountains Loop ACA Map wanted

« on: August 26, 2022, 12:14:25 pm »

Thanks.

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Gear Talk / Re: Need 90 PSI bicycle pump, a legitimate 90 PSI.

« on: July 01, 2022, 12:28:51 pm »

Silca Tattico

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New England / Re: Adirondack Park Loop Cycling Route - What Is Total Climb Recorded On The Ride???

« on: June 15, 2022, 10:09:24 am »

I got 22,673 and I think my gps was not on 100% of the ride.

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Gear Talk / Re: PedalCell

« on: May 05, 2022, 01:09:05 pm »

Excellent review by rmball 28 above. I have been using mine for about six weeks only on club rides so far.  My past experience is with a SON dynamo /sinewave revolution for 10 day solo tours and club riding (bike was stolen).  The pedalcell charges better/faster than the dynamo. The slight noise is bothersome a little to me.  Definitely looks clunky, which doesn't bother me.   I still like the feature where I can swap it bike to bike.    Install was easy as pie.  For my use, riding ACA allegheny loop in september, and probably also a weekend bikepacking on my mtn bike in July, I think the pedalcell will be good. Particularly if you have a lot of electronics.  I was real happy with the customer service and the pleasant purchase process.  They are great guys there, and that counts for a lot with me.

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Great Lakes / Re: Duluth through UP

« on: April 20, 2022, 11:15:12 am »

In early October, where did you stay on Isle Royale? I see the Rock Harbor Lodge is not open that late in the year.  Are any of  the hike in campgrounds accessible while walking a bike? Thanks.

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Routes / Re: Recommendation

« on: April 05, 2022, 10:02:12 am »

I believe these two routes together are the most exciting for me:
https://www.bikepackingroots.org/northwoodsroute.html
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/north-star-route.html
for approximately 1,000 miles of riding.

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Great Lakes / Re: Duluth through UP

« on: April 05, 2022, 09:57:46 am »

What do you think the best time of year to do this is? Late September? Late May?

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Routes / Recommendation

« on: March 17, 2022, 08:54:38 am »

2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of my intro to bike touring. If I wanted to celebrate with a 1 month trip in the US, what is "the best" route? If I wanted to celebrate with a 2 month route, what is "the best" route? My priorities are low traffic quiet roads, interesting varied scenery and beautiful mountaintop views. I also like easy logistics, which often means a loop that begins/ends not too far from a transport hub, but it could also be one way.  My own favorite over the years, was a figure 8 1,800 miler from Sacramento to Lassen to the Pacific Coast to Bodega Bay back to Sacramento and then to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, back to Sacramento.   Thank you for your inspirations.

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Gear Talk / Re: Quad Loc Phone Holder?

« on: March 04, 2022, 08:31:37 am »

Excellent product.  Not familiar with the 3m stick on part but the regular case on to the bike mount is quality.

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Gear Talk / Re: PedalCell

« on: February 11, 2022, 12:00:59 pm »

Here are excellent video and blog reviews of the product by Joe from 718 cyclery in Brooklyn.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ1ijMwKBY0
http://www.718c.com/blog/2021/7/20/gear-review-pedalcell

My bicycle, with dynamo hub, was recently stolen.  The capability to move this from bike to bike an outstanding feature that , and Joe makes a great real world case for its increased power output.
 I'm just about there, but would love to hear others' thoughts.