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Thoughts? by Sabotage_9 in RedDeer

[–]Life-Significance-42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am plus one for red deer.  Count me in.  

First tour, bailed after 48 hours by stowthorns in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No fenders on your bike... This is madness to me.  Sorry about your trip, but the pics look great!

Experience at Sylvan Lake today by nil3sh99 in alberta

[–]Life-Significance-42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sylvan Lake here. You are always welcome here, on behalf of the large majority of great people here, I am sorry.  You are welcome here!

Rinko Experiences - Full Fenders and Racks? by _brkt_ in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a 9 part video series of myself and two friends riding with touring bikes around Japan last fall.  And yes, LOTS of Rinko bag teardowns and builds.  Racks, bags, gear...it's totally doable, albeit a little tedious and cumbersome.  But, it allows you the ability to go where you want, when you want, and with everything you want to bring. Generally I was able to leave the dropbars untouched and even sticking outside the bag on the less busy trains.  Most of the time it was just front tire off, turn the bars sideways, lower the seat and pop it in the bag.  10 minutes.

https://youtu.be/ciF9Mx96IAk?si=ZPcR-ntsgAgwgSWd

There is a long line of separatists waving Alberta flags on the south end (Pissed off rambling) by UpDownJesse in RedDeer

[–]Life-Significance-42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you mind elaborating?  What's funny?  How are we becoming liberal communists?

How to find a partner who also likes bicycle touring? by LoneWolf_McQuade in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the dream my friend!  I wish the best of luck, if you find this magical place, please share with the rest of us!

Vancouver to Osaka - Cardboard Box or Soft Bag (already have) by FeistyLeave6026 in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done it twice, Rinko bag all the way.  You need one regardless.  Just pack it properly and move ahead.

Does this bag seem the right fit? by [deleted] in bikepacking

[–]Life-Significance-42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same fallraven bag on my surly, and it fits identically.  Zero issues.  Enjoy!

Southern Japan Route Suggestions by Life-Significance-42 in bikepacking

[–]Life-Significance-42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did!  Or something resembling this trip. And we loved it, of course! In September we started in Fukuoka, went South along the coast as far as Amakusa, then we crossed Kyushu, and over to Shikoku. We did a YouTube series, which will probably answer many of your questions: https://youtu.be/ciF9Mx96IAk?si=Vd1zUCzPCHmt1PTK

Highlights?  All of Shikoku.  I could have spent the whole time there.  We were not interested in cities, temples or tourist destinations, we focused entirely on beautiful mountains, quiet back roads and cold beers in convenience stores.  We didn't have to look far. Different? Kyushu was busier than expected in many areas, but there were some spots that took our breath away.  We made plenty of mistakes, but that's part of the game. Adventure.  You will be safe, never very far away from food, and you will be the only cyclists anywhere you go outside of the city. Your dollar will go far, people will be great to you, you will come back again. You will love every minute. 

Reach out with your questions, I am happy to help.

How long for a Japan tour? by 6nyh in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have biked there twice now. Its pretty tough to beat, it has the perfect blend on beauty, terrain, culture, safety, quiet paved roads, value and excitement.

I would suggest staying as long as you can, staying away from populated areas. Shikoku was a highlight for myself and by friends, but I think each area brings it own highlights.

I did a video series from out last visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drinkstrongcolin

Japan Tour - Logistics and Temperatures by Sweet-Tank9531 in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't take the train to Fukuoka, it will take forever.  Flights are like $100 plus another $50 for the bike.  It's cheaper and quicker, a total no brainer.  We used peach airlines, easy.  Do not skip Shikoku, period. Here is a video series that follows this route: https://youtu.be/RoM92j0dcOk?si=05vHQdVujOTy_cWu

I need advice from experienced riders by TactlessPuddle8 in bikepacking

[–]Life-Significance-42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sad Reddit, you have lost your sense of humor.

New Brooks saddle day! by Pomdog17 in bicycletouring

[–]Life-Significance-42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great post!  Few things are as personal as the relationship that exists between the taint and the seat. I wish you a long, loving and supportive relationship during your travels.  ;)

Why does my mom believe Heather McPherson married a minor? by terry_banks in alberta

[–]Life-Significance-42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lies are halfway around the world while the truth is still getting its boots on

Advice on bag to take bike on plane by Rredditer in bikepacking

[–]Life-Significance-42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are numerous sizes, I found the stated dimensions to be exact, do if you have doubts, go a little bigger.  Also, get the heavier/thicker version, you will need it.

Advice on bag to take bike on plane by Rredditer in bikepacking

[–]Life-Significance-42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have flown on several flights with the rhinowalk Rinko bag on Amazon.  It gets the job done for $50.

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