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General Discussion / Re: Question about Leg Shaving
« on: July 31, 2021, 08:51:05 pm »
At my age the hair is disappearing on its own!
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General Discussion / Re: In need of a few hints for NT route and food
« on: July 05, 2021, 06:08:14 pm »
Blackfeet Reservation is indeed open: I have a reservation at The Blackfeet Cultural Camp in a couple of weeks: http://www.blackfeetculturecamp.com/tipicamp/cabins/
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General Discussion / Re: Breathing issue
« on: June 06, 2021, 01:10:05 pm »
Sorry folks but this seems very inappropriate for this forum. Get thee to an urgent care!
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Gear Talk / Re: Leg warmers: Over or under?
« on: May 30, 2021, 01:04:21 pm »
Elastic doesn't guarantee that they will stay up. My experience is that they don't without a little help.
Never had trouble removing them when it gets warm but everyone's experience is different.
Never had trouble removing them when it gets warm but everyone's experience is different.
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Gear Talk / Re: Leg warmers: Over or under?
« on: May 29, 2021, 10:41:11 am »
Absolutely under the shorts: put them on first and put them up as far as they will go. I use a little of this product https://www.juzousa.com/Products/Accessories/Product-Detail/M/60
to keep them up.
to keep them up.
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General Discussion / Re: Transitioning from road bike to touring bike
« on: May 17, 2021, 11:22:04 am »
A friend of mine rides a Gunnar Sport with 32's easily but only 28 if you want fenders. He squeezed fenders on with 32's but as you can see in the chart below that Richard Schwinn, Gunnar's owner doesn't recommend it
Gunnar Sport Specs
Description 28.6 Specification
Steerer 1 1/8 in Threadless Steerer
Axle to Crown Race 374 mm
Seatmast Measurement Virtual Sizing
Rear Brake Type 57mm Caliper Brakes 700C
Seatpost Diam 27.2mm Seatpost
Chainring Clearance Bump - road @ 60mm from base of miter
Tire Clearance 700 x 32C (28C plus fenders)
Seat tube Diameter 28.6 mm (Please shim to 31.8mm)
Rear Spacing 130mm Rear DO Spacing
Rear Eyelets 1 rear eyelet
Bottom Bracket Specification 68mm x 1.370 x 24 TPI
Gunnar Sport Specs
Description 28.6 Specification
Steerer 1 1/8 in Threadless Steerer
Axle to Crown Race 374 mm
Seatmast Measurement Virtual Sizing
Rear Brake Type 57mm Caliper Brakes 700C
Seatpost Diam 27.2mm Seatpost
Chainring Clearance Bump - road @ 60mm from base of miter
Tire Clearance 700 x 32C (28C plus fenders)
Seat tube Diameter 28.6 mm (Please shim to 31.8mm)
Rear Spacing 130mm Rear DO Spacing
Rear Eyelets 1 rear eyelet
Bottom Bracket Specification 68mm x 1.370 x 24 TPI
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General Discussion / Re: Transitioning from road bike to touring bike
« on: May 15, 2021, 11:51:03 am »
It seems the real concern is how to mount some sort of bag to your bike. As has been said, nothing wrong with your current bike (other than it is carbon fiber; yes I ride only steel). I do credit card tours now that I'm 69 with a large front bag. I've also used a Carradice rear saddle bag with good results though prefer the front; it handles better on the bike I have now. You don't talk about money so if that isn't an issue a randonneuring type such as this from Waterford would be perfect
https://waterfordbikes.com/rando/ or this from Gunnar http://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/fast-lane/ and both are made in Wisconsin. Cheaper versions include https://velo-orange.com/collections/pass-hunter/products/pass-hunter from Velo Orange. https://surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight_special from Surly. All these allow wider tires for comfort and safety without sacrificing speed (if supplied with the right tires). Seven has more than one https://sevencycles.com/discipline.php
I'm sure there are others that fall into the rando category.
https://waterfordbikes.com/rando/ or this from Gunnar http://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/fast-lane/ and both are made in Wisconsin. Cheaper versions include https://velo-orange.com/collections/pass-hunter/products/pass-hunter from Velo Orange. https://surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight_special from Surly. All these allow wider tires for comfort and safety without sacrificing speed (if supplied with the right tires). Seven has more than one https://sevencycles.com/discipline.php
I'm sure there are others that fall into the rando category.
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General Discussion / Re: Looking for college kids/helpers to sag cars for summer Michigan trip
« on: May 15, 2021, 11:31:26 am »
The Bridge was closed to bicycles last year but I could find nothing just now to indicate the Michigan DOT is not ferrying bikes across now.
Michigan has a very active club and might be where to look: https://www.lmb.org/ for help.
Michigan has a very active club and might be where to look: https://www.lmb.org/ for help.
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Routes / Re: 2 weeks in south-western British Columbia?
« on: May 10, 2021, 04:19:07 pm »
I'm glad you asked. Here is a quick re-creation of a tour we took in 2016 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35992794.
Not exact of what we rode; we got off main roads as much as possible and I've lost some of those details. But you get the idea. I would do it again
Not exact of what we rode; we got off main roads as much as possible and I've lost some of those details. But you get the idea. I would do it again
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General Discussion / Re: advice for tablet or laptop for planning (rerouting) while on tour
« on: May 10, 2021, 03:31:40 pm »
I would never take a laptop on tour, but is just me. I use RWGPS then transfer to paper maps.
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General Discussion / Re: Camping or not? Is the weight worth it?
« on: May 10, 2021, 03:29:46 pm »
" I love to stop for a diner breakfast after 10-30 miles if there is a diner"
We call that second breakfast, and often a highlight of the day; if the coffee is good.
We call that second breakfast, and often a highlight of the day; if the coffee is good.
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General Discussion / Re: Northern Tier 100+ miles a day
« on: May 10, 2021, 03:27:01 pm »
Why in the world would you want ride at that pace? Enlighten me please.
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Gear Talk / Re: Dynamo - What are you using for a light?
« on: May 01, 2021, 09:17:15 pm »
Son Edelux II. No problems so far (12 months) and is great at night.
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Gear Talk / Re: Touring bike for 80% pavement, 20% gravel/dirt
« on: May 01, 2021, 09:14:43 pm »
A regular touring bike with 700/32 will be fine in my experience for the conditions you describe. Wider if you can but at least 32.
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General Discussion / Re: Best pre-ride supplement?
« on: May 01, 2021, 09:11:55 pm »
eat a regular low protein meal an hour before the ride.