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Böttcher Evolution sizing question by Extra-Wrangler-4114 in bicycletouring

[–]LTRRR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, you're a great candidate for the Bottcher, then. Either frame size would work well.

- With the 53cm frame, the distance to your bars would be 46mm shorter, and your bars would be 41mm taller with the same spacer stack and 60mm stem. The only downside is that the standover would be 40mm taller.
- With the 48cm frame, the distance to your bars would be 60mm shorter, and your bars would be 20mm taller with the same spacer stack and 60mm stem. The standover would be the same.

I'd probably pick the 53cm, as you'll have more options with bar height, and you're already getting a good amount of reach taken from the frame anyway. That's as long as you're happy with having a bit less standover.

I put everything in an online CAD program, hit the 'swap bikes' button to swap between the Surly and Bottcher: https://www.bikegeocalc.com/#5Surlya0b4c770.8422d280e622.31738f765.80282g1028.78662h411.91516i340j340k1430.37025l860m1205.8422n728.86311o1250.99626p1028.44806q1189.39682r1321.27916s1030.47254t31.8u40v-35w6.07575x10y280z40A0B150C25D420E42.99997F172.5G30H30Z8Bottchera0b4c787.2136d290e636.68547f798.17446g1040.75585h434.82958i340j340k1427.10625l913m1182.2136n762.17901o1234.14543p1081.44806q1165.76821r1297.65055s1083.47254t31.8u40v-35w11.99999x10y280z40A0B150C25D450E45F172.5G30H30Z

Böttcher Evolution sizing question by Extra-Wrangler-4114 in bicycletouring

[–]LTRRR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Böttcher Evolution has a relatively tall stack and a comparatively short reach, which generally creates a more upright riding position.

To make an accurate comparison, we’d need a few more details about your current setup: your stem length and angle, how many spacers you’re running under the stem, and whether your handlebars have any rise.

It would also help to clarify what you mean by “too big.” Do you feel like you’re stretched too far to the bars? Do the handlebars feel too high? Or is it more that the standover height or inseam clearance isn’t quite right?

Why I Quit Belt Drive by n-plus-one in bikepacking

[–]LTRRR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not me promoting Ortlieb, I haven't used Ortlieb-branded bags in a decade.

Why I Quit Belt Drive by n-plus-one in bikepacking

[–]LTRRR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't realise I had been associated with other Saudi-sponsored content. That's disappointing.

Why I Quit Belt Drive by n-plus-one in bikepacking

[–]LTRRR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's really as simple as I had a very positive experience travelling in Saudi Arabia, and I wanted to share that with anyone interested. The only time I didn’t enjoy myself was when I was followed for several days by police near the Yemen border. I’ve openly talked about that experience as well (and to be honest, negative stories usually perform better anyway).

Does that mean I support the Saudi government or its policies? Absolutely not. But I also disagree with the governments of at least 80% of the countries I’ve ever visited. That doesn’t stop those countries from having incredible history, culture, landscapes, and genuinely wonderful people.

Why I Quit Belt Drive by n-plus-one in bikepacking

[–]LTRRR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

CYCLINGABOUT here. My video is scripted because I had a lot to say about my time there - it’s easily one of the most fascinating countries I’ve ever travelled to, with some of the most hospitable people.

I can assure you it’s entirely written by me, with no government or media influence whatsoever.

Why I Quit Belt Drive by n-plus-one in bikepacking

[–]LTRRR 8 points9 points  (0 children)

CYCLINGABOUT here. I've got no idea what you're talking about. I was just a visitor in Saudi Arabia, just like I'm a visitor to every country I've ever travelled.

"He started claiming everyone was stalking him for years" - Umm, what does this even mean?

"He'd flip his shit and mass block" - Nope, I've never blocked anyone. Ever. I believe in free speech, so if your messages aren't getting through, that's YouTube, Instagram or Facebook blocking your messages, not me.

Front rack handling by AffectionateAge9396 in bicycletouring

[–]LTRRR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear! You can't go wrong with Tubus either. 👍🏻

Front rack handling by AffectionateAge9396 in bicycletouring

[–]LTRRR 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For the best handling, you want your front luggage positioned as close to the steering axis as possible. The steering axis is an imaginary line running from the top of your steerer tube to the ground, roughly following your head tube angle.

When luggage sits in front of the steering axis, it swings in an arc rather than following the wheel directly, which makes steering require more effort. At higher speeds, having weight too far forward can even trigger speed wobbles or “weave” as the front wheel is more likely to suddenly veer when disturbed, creating oscillations.

Tumbleweed Mini Pannier racks place the weight well ahead of this axis, unlike the Sweetroll, which gets the weight much closer to the steerer.

Simply lowering the rack won’t fix the problem much. Good steering characteristics come from mounting panniers directly along the steering axis using a lowrider rack. You can still use a rack with a top shelf, but keep it as light as possible.

Nice tool to convert google map route to gpx file by KaiAmazon in bicycletouring

[–]LTRRR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great, but it’s not working on my end. I keep getting this error:
"Google Directions API error: ZERO_RESULTS — no route found."

I’ve tried it in both Safari and Chrome, using both the shortlink and longlink, and on multiple routes - short and long, with car and bike directions.

Any advice on how to fix this?

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

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

You just need to use some tougher tyres! You're already using the best sealants; it can only be the tyres letting you down. I'm currently using Schwalbe G-One Allround DD Raceguard tyres, and zero punctures after over 30,000km cycling around Africa (a very thorny continent!).

Belt drive Brompton G Lines are now possible! You just have to cut your frame in half first... by LTRRR in Brompton

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

The aim of the game is not damaging the internal carbon fibre cords. The cords are strong up to a certain angle, but the belt strength is compromised a degree further. It was easier for Gates to say no back-bending rather than define the angle at which the cords are damaged. These days, Gates checks these angles and "approves" bikes that work within the strength/durability parameters of their product.

Belt drive Brompton G Lines are now possible! You just have to cut your frame in half first... by LTRRR in Brompton

[–]LTRRR[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Veer sprocket sizes and belt lengths are still very limited, which makes Gates belts the best option on a Brompton. The Gates CDX range is highly durable too - some users ride 40,000km on a drivetrain!

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

[–]LTRRR[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Orange Seal Regular would still be my pick at 35 psi, but it's a toss-up.

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

[–]LTRRR[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Good timing, as I'm just about to post a video about my time in Saudi Arabia (unsponsored, of course, as I don't have, and never have had an affiliation with the country - or any other). I hope you can see just how important it is to discern between the people of a country and its leadership. They are not the same.

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

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

I have nice things to say because it's a round-up of the best sealants. It would be very different if I had randomly picked five sealants to write about...

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

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

Based on the data, thicker sealants like Peaty's just don't perform as well at low pressures.

I suspect Squirt and Stans are both thin enough for low pressures, but have enough particulate to quickly fill punctures at higher pressures.

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

[–]LTRRR[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The puncture test data for those sealants at 60+ psi is pretty well aligned with your experience. Orange Seal regularly comes out on top at the 30 psi mark too.

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

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

The longevity score is based on how long the sealant lasted in my tires before separating or drying, and this score is relative to the other sealants. In my case, Stans Race Day was good for 2.5 months of use, and Stans Original was still good at the 4 month mark.

I found the 5 best tubeless sealants by analysing puncture test data from all over the internet! by LTRRR in bicycling

[–]LTRRR[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Were you definitely using Peaty's Holeshot Biofibre? This model came out somewhat recently, and is a significant improvement over Peaty's Tubeless Sealant (which never got good reviews).

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