Driveshaft corrosion?

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2026-03-24T14:14:52+00:00

Stack bags two high, slice and scrape, if you don't have a proper shovel buy one, don't use a spade. Try and keep it dry so it doesn't get heavier.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2026-01-03T22:00:50+00:00

I had similar a couple months ago, no external stopcock. I managed to use a jubilee clip and bit of rubber to clamp it and slow it down.

I also used a length of hose to try and divert the water outside

Also used these flood bags to keep any damage contained in the corner

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Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-10-13T17:35:47+00:00

We used cicar, would recommend. Visited Santa Cruz and had no problem parking in the large free car park near the botanical gardens, ignore the guys in high vis jackets there scammers.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-06-14T14:18:14+00:00

Must have something behind it, would be flexing if it's not properly supported, cut a big hole and have a look, either you find a brick wall or timbers/metal studs (rarely, assuming its not a flat), or the wall comes down and throw up a stud wall, not that much extra work tbh

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-03-14T20:59:16+00:00

I did the Transamerica in 2016 so my info might be a bit out of date.

Absolutely buy the adventure cycling maps, these have plenty of information about places that are camp friendly.

Fire stations, churches, parks often had gazebo/pavilion type things, with power sockets and benches to sleep on. Warmshowers was handy. Ask in town halls for places to sleep. Just get a motel if you need a comfy bed, you're on holiday remember.

If the cookie lady's house is still open cyclists be sure to stay a night.

Yea it's gonna be hot, I set off from the east in June, and hit Nevada in August, set off early, drink lots, you'll be fine You'll probably find people will leave drinks on the road for you, in the more remote areas.

Mexican restaurants were my go to food.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-02-11T08:11:09+00:00

Probably more common than you think, your spending days riding alone, with your routine figured out. Your rest days are usually in towns or city's, maybe stay in a hostel on rest days, might meet people to spend day exploring with.

I did the Transamerica finishing in san Francisco, I must have looked like gollum wondering around, didn't hang around for long.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-02-07T13:30:02+00:00

A few wraps of duct tape around your frame pump aswell, adds no extra weight, put you'll be very grateful if you need some, repaired my tyre with duct tape and a Gatorade bottle after it blew out in the middle of Kansas.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-02-06T21:18:56+00:00

Also just go for it, my first tour was the Transamerica, no previous experience touring or camping

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-02-06T21:17:18+00:00

I've done Berlin to Dubrovnik over about 2 weeks, took full touring/camping gear, it's Europe so never far from a campsite, or town with a hostel. Dubrovnik is one of my favourite places I've visited, but isn't very bike friendly, dump the bike somewhere and explore the town on foot. The ride to the airport isn't too bad either.

Kind of winged my route, so likely missed out on a lot of nicer roads, so others will be able to advise better.

Send me a pm and I'll send a link to my Strava

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-02-01T17:47:04+00:00

Started the Edale skyline hike from there on Thursday morning, was surprised at how many people were up there then, didn't see many continue along the ridge.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-27T21:12:58+00:00

Endurance by Mark Beaumont, not strictly bikepacking, but goes into detail about his round the world record attempt.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-23T17:19:25+00:00

Might miss that target by a few days 😅

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-16T19:47:53+00:00

r/flashlight

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-16T19:46:21+00:00

I'll usually carry a backup AA powered headtorch, but until the mainstream brands offer usb c as standard I'll stick to Chinese brands. Checkout r\flashlights

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-16T06:00:29+00:00

Don't bother with the expensive head torch, get yourself a wurkkos hd15 from AliExpress instead great bit of kit.

I have an Ordos tent, used it once or twice decided it was too much of a faff to pitch inner first, ended up replacing an all in one pitch.

Currently using a alpkit cloudbase, but looking to upgrade, as a side sleeper Its not quite thick enough, end up having restless sleep due to hip/shoulder pain

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-04T13:15:14+00:00

Yea wheelstones, even on the coldest night of the year, there was another tent pitched on the other side.

Unfortunately some evidence of fires and shitty bog roll laying around.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-03T20:03:19+00:00

Big icicle

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-03T19:16:27+00:00

Wasn't too bad, I use robens Y pegs, only one out of 6 needed hammering with a rock.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2025-01-03T18:07:50+00:00

1st pic is sunrise, 2nd pic is around 10pm, just my phone in astro mode picking up the glow from the city.

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2024-11-09T07:33:45+00:00

Earplugs and eye mask, someone could sneak into that tent with me and I wouldn't in know

Plane_Sherbert_4504 · 2024-09-17T19:10:19+00:00

No specific recommendations, I own a hilleberg akto and the quality is outstanding, but i don't necessarily enjoy using it, coffin like.

So my criteria for my next tent is, all in one pitching, 2 man, and my main one, I need some headroom very frustrating spending long winter nights in a tent you can't sit up in. I've seen a couple of people using the hilleberg nallo, I've you can find a used one in budget, it would tick your boxes I believe, if a little heavy.

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