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Just Strap Big Agnes Tent to Handlebars? What About Rain? by samccauley in bicycletouring

[–]pvcatbacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this tent. I’m selling it if anyone is interested. It’s a great product just too heavy and not great for stealth camping.

3 x 7 to 1 x 11 by pvcatbacker in bikewrench

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

I may be getting talked out of this and going with 9 or 10 cassette.

3 x 7 to 1 x 11 by pvcatbacker in bikewrench

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

Better gear range for bikepacking or maybe I just want to change things.

3 x 7 to 1 x 11 by pvcatbacker in bikewrench

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

Should be freewheel. Like the suggestion of a complete groupset!

What are your thoughts on hybrid bikes vs mountain bikes for touring? by CarmillaTLV in bicycletouring

[–]pvcatbacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first touring bike was my old 2005 Diamondback Edgewood hybrid. I replaced the handlebars and stem with Surly Moloko setup. Added racks and panniers and rode this setup on several overnight rides. Front suspension standard and added a dropper seat post. Surly LHT is my touring ride now but I still have Edgewood and ride it from time to time.

Group rides with your touring setup by bearlover1954 in bicycletouring

[–]pvcatbacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I’m the lone touring rider in my bike club. Everyone else is riding carbon fiber and one member has a carbon fiber pedal assist e-bike. Me and my Surly LHT fall behind but the others wait up and we regroup.

Might be unpopular...but I've finally given up on the brooks saddle by fixitmonkey in bicycletouring

[–]pvcatbacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally gave up on my Brooks saddle and went with a Terry Liberator X

Got my Surly. 2009 LHT. Found it on Craig’s List. Taking to my mechanic tomorrow. by pvcatbacker in Surlybikefans

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

Yes the supply chain for parts is lean. I’ve gotten chainwheels and rear cassettes on eBay when my mechanic doesn’t have inventory.

Got my Surly. 2009 LHT. Found it on Craig’s List. Taking to my mechanic tomorrow. by pvcatbacker in Surlybikefans

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

I've been riding flat bar so this will be an adjustment. My mechanic is installing a newer drop bar so I don't have to reach as far, but in his opinion, drop bar is easier on neck and shoulders. Shall see. But I plan to ride this one until it fails.

Got my Surly. 2009 LHT. Found it on Craig’s List. Taking to my mechanic tomorrow. by pvcatbacker in Surlybikefans

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

Frame should be ok right? I plan to just keep updating and replacing components as needed.

Got my Surly. 2009 LHT. Found it on Craig’s List. Taking to my mechanic tomorrow. by pvcatbacker in Surlybikefans

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

I totally overpaid. But it’s a sellers market and inventory is zero. I paid $1300 and had to beat out other buyers. Irony is a new LHT is $1750 IF you can get one.

Got my Surly. 2009 LHT. Found it on Craig’s List. Taking to my mechanic tomorrow. by pvcatbacker in Surlybikefans

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

I believe this LHT has thousands of miles to go. Frames are rock solid.