Comments for Tour in Tune

Comment on Bicycle Touring by John Gatesby

John Gatesby — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:04:06 +0000

Your bicycle tour from Mexico to Colombia sounds like an incredible adventure. It’s unfortunate that you had to cut it short due to your health, but I’m glad to hear that you’re okay now. Your description of the journey through different states and countries is captivating, and it’s clear that there’s still a longing to explore the unfinished parts of South America. I’m sure many readers, myself included, are inspired by your resilience and determination.

Comment on Chacahua: A Hidden Jewel On Oaxaca Coast by Fisher Ahsan

Fisher Ahsan — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:10:26 +0000

Kayaking through the mangroves was an amazing experience. I did it a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I just love Mexico because there is so much to see and enjoy.

Comment on How To Build An Off-Road Touring Bike by baris atasoy

baris atasoy — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:26:34 +0000

In reply to larsmarshandlebars.

XT 756’s are practically Tourney’s these days. There is nothing special about it. I’ ve used almost all Shimano hubs, except XTR’s. Any XT starting from M770 is really solid.

Basic Shimano hubs have sealing issues. I broke a few of them, mostly entry to mid-level, but newer XT’s with thick, aluminium axles never disappoint. Anything below XT, or older XT’s are definitely not suited for wet riding, let alone bike touring. I’m a fairly heavy guy, ride anywhere with ridiculously high pressure and skinny tires, so I’m not very friendly to hubs.

Comment on Inbred Is Dead, Long Live Inbred! by baris atasoy

baris atasoy — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:19:58 +0000

Sorry for Inbred…too much water ingress from bottom bracket maybe?

I use rust converter inside the steel frames, and works really well.

Comment on Making More Gear For Bikepacking by baris atasoy

baris atasoy — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:13:08 +0000

Great seatbag! I was trying to make my own pannier bags, but I guess I’m lazy. Besides, in my country, finding Cordura is next to impossible. Anything available as “waterproof” is tarp, which is not even a fabric 🙂 Yet I can make some classic Ortlieb knock-offs some day.

I also tried silicone + mineral spirit formula, and beeswax + vaseline works as a miracle for fabrics. I’m leaving a link to blog post about it, in case you might be interested: https://loveforbikes.com/diy-waterproofing-fabrics-bags-shoes/

Comment on Highland Trail 550 2021 by Arthur Cape

Arthur Cape — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:33:03 +0000

Hi Lars,
thanks for this route. What do you think about doing the 1st half in the end of february ? I don’t really care about the cold, I’m more thinking about the snow. My bike is a titanium hardtail MTB with 2.25 or 2.35 tyres, rigid fork (then 2,25 max) or suspension fort (then 2.25 or 2.35), I also have the 27.5+ option (27×2.6)

Thanks

Arthur

Comment on Cycling Backroads To Lagunas De Montebello by Swiss Ride4K

Swiss Ride4K — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:59:03 +0000

This place is awesome. I visited there many times. Do you visit Switzerland yet?

Comment on Dirt Roading Through Parque Nacional Montaña de Comayagua by Marry

Marry — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:30:36 +0000

We hope you made it with the bridge. Backroad traveling at its finest. Continue your coverage. We had a great time riding on your handlebars! -LJH