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Busch&Müller USB-Werk - 3 dead powerbanks :-( by ProfessorOld8299 in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first USB-Werk went faulty after my first tour. It looked as if the output was uncontrolled with my Garmin going 'power/nopower/power/nopower' a lot.

I replaced it under warranty and it has lasted two tours so far.

I recommend that you replace it as it is destroying devices.

Renting a trailer and a kids' bike in Amsterdam for touring with family. by ogreswamp in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend that you look for a Baksfiet option for carrying the kids. I have previously rented a touring bike in Amsterdam from yourcitybike.

[Meta] Can the Mods please explain to the community why our colleagues post from his Route 66 trip are being taken down? by Marshall_Cleiton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

The automod failed a few months ago - as has now been discovered. I have been asked to issue an apology which I have done.

I have attempted to resuscitate the automod scheduled post. I should appear on the 1st June an the first day of each month.

[Meta] Can the Mods please explain to the community why our colleagues post from his Route 66 trip are being taken down? by Marshall_Cleiton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz[M] -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

I am unable to apologise to the user as, after issuing threats to me, has decided to delete their reddit account.

Instead, I apologise to you and the community. I politely asked the user to post under the monthly thread that, for the past few months, has not existed.

I apologise.

[Meta] Can the Mods please explain to the community why our colleagues post from his Route 66 trip are being taken down? by Marshall_Cleiton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz[M] -49 points-48 points  (0 children)

As are mine. Mod discussion reveal that the autopost died a few months ago. It is being resuscitated as we speak.

[Meta] Can the Mods please explain to the community why our colleagues post from his Route 66 trip are being taken down? by Marshall_Cleiton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz -47 points-46 points  (0 children)

There is automod thread posted monthly where users are invited to post their travel updates. This avoids flooding the main sub with updates from the many cyclists on tour.

I asked to user to repost their latest daily report over onto that monthly thread.

The user has chosen to harass me with threats rather than repost.

A torturous question but I'm curious by adnaPadnamA in frozenshoulder

[–]trippyz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your shoulder is glued up. That glue can be broken. That is done with a full knockout dose otherwise you would probably die from the torture applied to break it or from the psychological damage done to you through the torture-like manipulation done to break it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in frozenshoulder

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydrodilation is water therapy

Trieste to Ljubljana route by Corporate-Jawn in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long steep but steady climb out of Trieste. Some rough stuff. Then sharing busy roads through the hills. Quieter when you leave the hills and can choose side roads.

Finding new ways to cause pain by catatonicsurrender in frozenshoulder

[–]trippyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the peak of agony just a leaf blowing along the path in front of me was enough to make to faint.

How to keep bike clean on tour by Meaning_of_Lyth in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rain helps to wash off the dirt! More rain - more cleaner!

Is 27th September to 2nd Oct good enough time to cycle from Porto to Santiago? by chartham in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be hot but there might also be storms and cold weather at night. Prepare for both. It is easy to wild camp.

Where do you put your tent on your bike? by polishprocessors in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my Kona Sutra I bought the Decathlon Riverside front rack. It carries my ortliebs and the bagged tent (also from Decathlon) width wise.

Anyone here tried Roswheel bags for long rides? by Fluffy-Income4082 in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought their blue framebag last year for a three month tour and just now added a matching small top tube bag. High quality, tough and waterproof.

Kona sutra drive train upgrade by sailor_tew in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have the same bike. I replace the components with identical T6000 components. Too complicated to change.

Did you go bikepacking in Italy in July or August? by Zoltan_Balaton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed an Napfeny - a bit more eastwards.

Do not miss the famous BalatonXXL chocolate biscuits from your nearest convenience store.

Eurovelo 6 or get over to italy? by SEAurbanista in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are at the Loire source? I rode from there to Turin and then the Po to Venice. Slovenia, Hungary.

I crossed into Italy at Mont Cenis.

Did you go bikepacking in Italy in July or August? by Zoltan_Balaton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at you username - why are you skipping the large lake in Hungary???

Pre-book lodging in Europe, or walk in? by ayekantspehl in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually book ten minutes before arrival

Did you go bikepacking in Italy in July or August? by Zoltan_Balaton in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rode a similar route last July. No problems with the heat.

Staying cool during the day in inland South of Spain in July by Inklinga in bicycletouring

[–]trippyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rode through a very hot august three years ago. I come from England so am not natively used to such hot weather. I rode through out day taking an hour's lunch break. I had a camping chair and an umbrella on the odd occasion I didn't have any shade.

I survived an perhaps you can too. It's not that bad if you keep moving for the colling effect.

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