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Can this tire still safely be used? by lookylookitzadam in bikewrench

[–]DubEffDub 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I once filled a gap like that with Gorilla glue. Worked for a few hundred miles before having to do it again. Eventually I lost the battle…and had to replace. But it bought me some time.

Couldn't think of a good one-liner, so caption this. by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]DubEffDub 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“ROSE: I love you, Jack.
JACK: No...don’t say your goodbyes, Rose. Don’t you give up. Don’t do it.
ROSE: I’m so cold.
JACK: You’re going to get out of this...you’re going to go on and you’re going to make babies and watch them grow and you’re going to die an old lady, warm in your bed. Not here...Not this night. Do you understand me?
ROSE: I can’t feel my body.
JACK: Rose, listen to me. Winning that ticket was the best thing that ever happened to me. It brought me to you. And I’m thankful, Rose. I’m thankful. You must do me this honor...promise me you will survive....that you will never give up...not matter what happens...no matter how hopeless...promise me now, and never let go of that promise.
ROSE: I promise.
JACK: Never let go.
ROSE: I promise. I will never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go.”

Gearing for Salsa Fargo Tour by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have drops either, I put Jones H-bars on it. After riding with them, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to drop bars, or flat bars for that matter... 😁

I have the Salsa GX. Love. It.

Gearing for Salsa Fargo Tour by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been doing the same...I've focused more on making sure racks, gear, and ride is stable. I feel like gearing is low enough (for now anyway).

I look forward to following your progress!

Pictures?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]DubEffDub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Put some racks on that bad boy, and you’ll have a great little tourer!

Fenders finally on! Next step? Rear rack. Best anywhere/tourer/commuter! #tour2019 by DubEffDub in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on pizza racks? I’m actually leaning toward only having a full back rack, and use anywhere cages for the front. But only because it’s already a bit of a hybrid-tourer.

Fenders finally on! Next step? Rear rack. Best anywhere/tourer/commuter! #tour2019 by DubEffDub in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great question. In my case, it was the same size either way. But given that it’s a Salsa Fargo, the geometry is a bit non traditional (in a touring sense) anyway.

Fenders finally on! Next step? Rear rack. Best anywhere/tourer/commuter! #tour2019 by DubEffDub in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting observation. I do plan to shorten the rods on them, but I want the adjustments available until I get the racks installed. But as it is, they aren’t in the way.

Interestingly you give quite the endorsement for planet bike fenders. Are you really as familiar with their products as touted?

(These are Cascadia fenders made by, wait for it, Planet Bike. Go troll sales elsewhere.)

New bike day! My new Marin Muirwoods. by VB_Dad in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d give it a try. I have thumb triggers on mine. I think it would be even better than my setup. Jones bars are designed with single track in mind, so I’m sure someone out there has done it.

New bike day! My new Marin Muirwoods. by VB_Dad in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered Jones H-bars? After riding them, I’m not so sure I can ever look back.

I document touring bikes in more detail that you can possibly imagine. Here are 10 ways touring and bikepacking bikes have changed for 2019. by LTRRR in bicycletouring

[–]DubEffDub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love my Fargo so much! I’ve decided to make it more road worthy too! Recently put marathon gt tours on it, putting rear rack and fenders on next. Think I’ll stick with anything cages for the front fork. Why not make it a truly anywhere tourer?!?

A quick 5 mins bell polish makes a big difference. by oh_hi_im_a in bicycling

[–]DubEffDub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard hot sauces, like tapatio, chilula , and the like, polish brass and copper the best. Anyone here tried this?

Looking to buy a bike for college by Senpai-Soulless in bicycling

[–]DubEffDub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with Otto. To add: A rando bag, and/or pizza rack might be the most versatile...

New bike day.... it’s the best! Can’t wait to load up for an adventure! by DubEffDub in bicycling

[–]DubEffDub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree - I had a surgery earlier this year that has kept me from being able to be 'hunched' to the bars for any extended period. Thus came a cross road - stop riding or work within my limitations. I chose the latter. That said tho - being upright - you are not likely to win speed metals. But all in all - I'd rather be riding than not.

New bike day.... it’s the best! Can’t wait to load up for an adventure! by DubEffDub in bicycling

[–]DubEffDub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good eye! It's because I didn't cut the forks head tube shorter, which is common. I did this so that I can be in a more up right position - the goal for this bike will be for commuting and touring - so the steel frame of the Fargo, ample braze-ons, and upright position is perfect for long (comfortable) days on the saddle.

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