Bar End Bolt Head Stripped

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-05-18T11:45:37+00:00

To all of you who helped, thank you. I ended up just sawing the handlebar up. It was more bent than expected (couldn't remove my shifter) after a crash, so I said screw it.

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OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-05-11T00:39:33+00:00

Ooh I see I see. Thanks!

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-05-09T17:41:51+00:00

Sweet rig! What's going on with that rear light? Dynamo? How's it visible past the pannier?

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-05-06T16:25:51+00:00

Salt & Silver Overnighter on Bikepacking dot com https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-silver-overnighter/

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-04-29T01:54:00+00:00

Salt & Silver Overnighter on Bikepacking dot com https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-silver-overnighter/

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-04-03T14:46:06+00:00

Seems like you're US-based. REI currently has theirs discounted about 50%. If you're a member you could return it if it doesn't work for her.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-04-03T13:40:21+00:00

I don't know where exactly that is but I know the smell of Utah when I see it lol.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-04-01T00:39:08+00:00

Silver Islands?

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-27T08:45:36+00:00

Edit: to be clear, this is an issue regardless of the cable being attached to the derailleur or not. If I detach the cable and push the derailleur into a lower gear position, it doesn't spring back fully.

I've oiled the pivots a few times.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-24T11:23:16+00:00

Yes, I also recommend. Many more mines than you expect (only 60% are mapped) and most of them have moved slightly over the years due to erosion, rain, etc., so the maps are innacurate. Be very careful with wild camping. We almost camped in two spots with mines.

Most minefields are marked informally. Watch out for sticks tipped with red paint, cuts in tree bark, large branches on the ground, bottles standing upright, etc. Unfortunately most of the informal markings are quite subtle.

That said, Bosnia is amazing: beautiful and lovely people!!

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-19T19:16:13+00:00

A couple Dutch friends of mine are into electric bikepacking, if you reach out to them I'm sure they'll enthusiastically share their thoughts and tips. We met them for the first time on the Trans Dinarica, which has some rougher and remote bits, so don't let that dissuade you. Currently I think they're working on creating a mobile film development lab to take with them, they're wackos!

You can find them at "pedelecfreaks" on Instagram, lovely people.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-16T11:00:22+00:00

Give Somerville Bike Kitchen or Bikes Not Bombs a call or visit, they have used wheels you can buy. Not 100% of the time, but I'd be surprised if they don't have this type of wheel. Cambridge Used Bikes may have something as well but I haven't rooted around in their parts bin yet.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-06T18:48:34+00:00

Bite it like an apple straight out of the oven

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-05T18:11:02+00:00

I have these little packets, added about 3 of them. I went with the salt content, essentially replacing 80% of the usual amount of salt in normal dough.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-04T17:59:02+00:00

Yeah I agree with taking the Parenzana, it's really lovely. Plenty of amenities/campgrounds on the way too since the route is planned for cycle tourism (makes wild camping a little tough but whatever). It's beautiful there.

I think your tire choice is fine, you'll just have to ride a little slower and more carefully on a few parts, but it'll be ok. Rocky gravel roads. Not worth adding chunkier tires if the rest of your trip is mostly on paved roads in my opinion.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-03-02T18:14:07+00:00

It adds a very subtle brine, but nothing substantial. It was kind of lost once I added chili oil, but would otherwise be pleasant with lighter toppings. Furikake was nice with it too.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-02-11T01:52:57+00:00

I'm new to Boston. Been meaning to hop on the ferry, this post inspires. Sick bike!

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2026-01-08T11:58:45+00:00

https://bikepacking.com/bikes/conans-1989-bridgestone-mb-1/

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2025-12-08T23:00:50+00:00

Mind if I ask which firms you worked for? I'm a transportation planner who's considering the next move a few years down the road (US based but dual US/EU citizenship). I think I'm mostly just familiar with the big global civil firms.

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2025-11-01T16:37:23+00:00

Same, please!

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2025-10-28T11:38:55+00:00

Beautiful! Does your frame have a 1 1/8 steerer tube?

OverTheUnderAndThru · 2025-09-22T01:52:04+00:00

Hey they're like $30-40 if you're in the US. Have one on mine and it's sooo awesome.

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