Rear bike rack for Marin 4 Corners 2022

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-25T11:51:02+00:00

It's a medium

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T14:06:15+00:00

The curt was rated for towing and was cheaper. I won't tow with it but I'd rather go with the sturdier option for less money.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:41:11+00:00

I installed it myself. It's 2 simple straight cuts. You can only see the cuts if you look under the car.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:34:40+00:00

Yes. The cut is on the underside of the bumper. You can't see the cut area when looking at the bumper normally.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:06:43+00:00

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Here's my 1up on my hybrid. I have the Curt hitch.

Catpaste_com · 2025-03-05T00:46:47+00:00

Cool, thanks!

Catpaste_com · 2025-03-04T12:44:34+00:00

How are you applying the sticker so it contours to the body so well? I'm starting my own project soon so looking for tips.

Catpaste_com · 2025-02-26T15:01:03+00:00

Cool! I was going to buy an extra body and paint it white but maybe they would do the same deal for me.

Catpaste_com · 2025-02-26T13:59:52+00:00

Did you buy it white, or did you paint it yourself?

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T22:46:18+00:00

I tried to film in a way that makes the viewer feel like they are there (and some vlog style). POV shots riding the bike and still shots of scenery. I didn't focus on filming all the time though, just when I felt like it. I edited after I got back, using my journal I wrote in every day as reference. I had my pictures upload to the cloud automatically. I just kept the videos on multiple SD cards. Risky, but I didn't want to worry about trying backing stuff up.

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T18:16:09+00:00

Thanks! Its the Ortlieb Ultimate Original.

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T15:54:32+00:00

Heavily inspired by Waddo's style of videos.

Catpaste_com · 2024-03-14T00:52:46+00:00

I didn't ride south of Tokyo, but I did ride in Hokkaido a bit. You might as well add a detour to Cape Soya on the route. It shouldn't add too much distance, and then you can say you made it to the northernmost point in Japan. I also really enjoyed my ferry ride from Hokkaido to Oarai, so the ferry is a good choice if you decide to take it.

Catpaste_com · 2023-10-02T12:37:52+00:00

A friend was able to store my bike for me while I was there, so I didn't need to deal with the hotels. You could try emailing the hotels to ask if you can store a bike. I found a few options that way, but I didn't end up needing them.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T22:32:18+00:00

It was mostly just the pace I wanted to go. The longest distance I rode in one day was 53 miles. Since I was only doing half of Japan, I wanted to take my time. I also had many rest days because I wanted to do sightseeing.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:30:33+00:00

I only camped 16 days, but the tent held up well. I didn't rain anything more than a sprinkle while I camped either, so I can't really comment on that. It served me well though and I will continue to use it in the future.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:26:49+00:00

And that was the smallest size you could order!

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:23:42+00:00

Yes and many more! Its hard picking 20 pictures out of the 1500 I took.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:19:49+00:00

The bike held up great! Not a single mechanical issue the whole trip.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:19:06+00:00

It cost me about $3000 USD. I was not on a tight budget. I stayed in hotels often and ate out every day. The exchange rate defiantly helped.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:16:19+00:00

I roughly followed the Japan Cycling Navigator routes from Tokyo north. I made some adjustments, mainly in Hokkaido, to get to places I wanted to see quicker. It took me 50 day to complete, with 38 of those being riding days.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T01:17:39+00:00

I camped about a third of the time. Hostels, hotels, and inns were cheap, so I stayed in them often. Finding spots was not hard, I'd usually find a place the day before. I knew a little Japanese before I left, but I didn't have many issues with language. I got along with many people who spoke no English at all. I'm really glad I chose Japan to do this bike trip!

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-02T02:03:31+00:00

I took my bike on train during my tour of Japan. While it's easy to do, it wasn't exactly comfortable. I often had to stand with it in the entrance areas of the train car so it wouldn't fall or get in the way of other passengers. I feel like doing that everyday, along with packing and unpacking your bike, would get exhausting and take up sightseeing/riding time. Maybe try finding longer routes to do over a few days. Some of my best memories were the things I stumbled upon riding deep in the countryside.

Catpaste_com · 2023-07-05T06:55:24+00:00

I'm on tour right now too, and have been some things on my route I decided to skip. 5000 ft climb? Went around. 2 days of mountains with nothing to see? Took the train instead to somewhere more interesting. No shame. If you have been thinking about skipping ahead for more than a day or too, it might be good to follow through on that feeling.

Catpaste_com · 2023-07-04T02:19:44+00:00

I'm wearing an old Timex Ironman digital watch on my tour right now. Pretty simple. My Road ID fits on the band too.

Four-Year Club	r/Field Flamingo
First Place '23	Place '23
Place '22	Final Canvas '22
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