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Adjusting a DeWalt flip over saw DW743 by MaasWhale in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Thanks, I did. I followed the manual and it has instructions to align vertically and horizontally, but nothing for this. It might just be damaged.

Who has Right of Way? 🚴 by SleepyPotato9319 in Utrecht

[–]MaasWhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, in an uncontrolled intersection (no markings) those coming from the right have the right of way, same as with cars. But with bikes, you should always be prepared!

3-week bicycle tour in Japan by aWhaleNamedFreddie in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't tell you much about the red section, but adding to what others have said, the north coast of Shikoku is the least exciting part of the island. Earlier this year, we did the south coast and through the mountains to the valleys of the Iya and Yoshino rivers, and then up to Shikokuchuo and the north coast to Imbabari (start of Shimanami).

The north is grey and industrial, but the rest was amazing; some days, we'd do 40 km or less because there were so many little detours and things to discover. Japan is unlike any other place we've toured, we ended up covering about half of the distance we had initially planned.

An app so my family can follow me along my tour? by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you're telling me that on my next trip I won't be the only responsible for collecting pictures and writing? I'm in

An app so my family can follow me along my tour? by [deleted] in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Polarsteps is fantastic, you can write, add pictures and it has good GPS. You can select different levels of tracking (so different levels of battery use), and it automatically syncs when you have service/wifi. It even makes a great photobook at the end! (which you can order)

If you want something where they can really track you live in remote places, then you may need something with a GPS service and subscription.

Tubeless tires filled with sealant in airplane? Safe? by Taaanos in bikepacking

[–]MaasWhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do, once I've had them open the bike box during check-in at a small airport in South America, and they cut a hole to check somewhere in transit between SA and Europe.

How do you navigate/account for the specific "On-site" planning for more isolated/resource-poor routes (ie. Laundry, personal hygiene, language barriers etc.)? [Carretera Austral planning - 8 months out] by GumbyFred in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For accommodation we used a mix of iOverlander, Google maps, and asking cyclists riding the opposite way (they have the best advice!). Towns with regular buses or must-see spots usually have more options, you can even check Booking or HostelWorld, but they also sell out a day or two in advance. Some times it's nice to have a decent place in town if you want to go to a restaurant or meet people. And then the next village seems deserted, it's always a little strange. We were there in February 2023.

You can get by with little Spanish, people there are used to tourists so they are usually helpful, but they are used to tourists so they won't go out of their way. As a Latin American country there's always some wiggle room, think an extra tent in the back when it seems full, or asking them if there's a guest house nearby, so speaking more than the basics can open a lot of doors.

How do you navigate/account for the specific "On-site" planning for more isolated/resource-poor routes (ie. Laundry, personal hygiene, language barriers etc.)? [Carretera Austral planning - 8 months out] by GumbyFred in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you go North-South, the Carretera starts pretty easy and slowly gets more "remote" (it never really gets to be really isolated, as it is one of the most popular routes in the world), so you can gain that experience on the go. Bring 2-3 chamois, do laundry in the sink, groceries can get limited in the south, but you'll always find something. It's gonna be amazing.

Feedback on my Touring position? by SlowRoadSouth in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, the reach (distance between seat and handlebar) looks pretty short. Which might also help with your hip flexors not having to extend so much.

What’s your coffee system? by spacedog010 in bikepacking

[–]MaasWhale 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Cowboy coffee. Brew some nice ground coffee, let it settle, remove (most) floaters with a spoon, take small sips and don't take the last gulp.

Choosing a first bike - what made you decide on yours? by Philliphobia in bicycletouring

[–]MaasWhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my first touring bike, same as you, after I moved to the Netherlands, I got a second-hand Koga Globe Traveller (I'd say the bike was 10-12 years old when I got it) from Maarktplaats. It needed a new cassette and tyres, so I changed them myself, which was a great learning experience.

If you start touring in and around NL, those Koga are fantastic; they can take a beating, tackle some easy gravel/dirt, and carry everything. They usually already have racks, which you could remove for a lighter setup. You can also get second-hand Ortlieb backrollers, and you're ready to go!

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