tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.comments2023-06-25T00:30:09.434+10:00About the bikeDavid Killickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-22044687456001545762017-02-05T09:29:34.586+11:002017-02-05T09:29:34.586+11:00Hi Phil,
Thanks. I used this rack bag:
http://ww...Hi Phil,<br /><br />Thanks. I used this rack bag: <br />http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/_en/boutique/fiche.php?CodeArticle=312RLAT<br />and this decaleur:<br />http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/_en/boutique/fiche.php?CodeArticle=311DEAA.<br /><br />The mounting was a bit of an issue because originally I used the rack intended for cantilever brakes, which had a tab which screwed into the rack mount in my fork crown. I didn't like how it sat, so I ended up buying the piece which suited caliper brakes and I am much happier with the fit. From memory it involved me installing a slightly longer brake bolt.<br /><br />The handlebar bag is the GB2286. I've been very happy with it but I ended up replacing the liner with something stiffer. I think if I were to ever replace the handlebar bag, I would go for one without the side pockets, because I seldom use them and they can get in the way if filled.<br /><br />regards,<br /><br />David.<br /><br />http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/_en/boutique/fiche.php?CodeArticle=321GB2286<br />David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-41143018178541463952017-02-03T08:55:24.667+11:002017-02-03T08:55:24.667+11:00Hi David,
That looks like a very nice setup. I was...Hi David,<br />That looks like a very nice setup. I was wondering if you could let me know which Gilles Berthoud rack and bag you have. Also, how did you get around mounting the rack with calliper brakes? Many thanks.<br /><br />PhilAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13224506096020379627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-53179692381917244672016-05-18T21:23:05.415+10:002016-05-18T21:23:05.415+10:00Nice words Dave. Nice words Dave. Lairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232290060356427136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-88637552519003587162016-04-16T21:52:57.910+10:002016-04-16T21:52:57.910+10:00Did you read the piece that popped up on performan...Did you read the piece that popped up on performance enhancing drugs being used by riders to gain Strava segments?<br /><br />Not quite cricket, as they used to say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640146947261476824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-13315944603956381302016-03-06T21:24:32.070+11:002016-03-06T21:24:32.070+11:00I highly recommend Japan as a cycling destination;...I highly recommend Japan as a cycling destination; so much better - and cheaper - than I'd imagined. I can't wait to get back there.David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-25845240285999317592016-03-06T20:23:43.231+11:002016-03-06T20:23:43.231+11:00Nice one. I'm still pretty keen to get out the...Nice one. I'm still pretty keen to get out there and have another go. Fitness is still a bit wanting at the moment though!David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-75508052996553482812016-03-06T18:39:54.583+11:002016-03-06T18:39:54.583+11:00Hi David,
After a bit of planning, an early start...Hi David,<br /><br />After a bit of planning, an early start and my spotme satellite tracker managed to do a loop similar to yours. Was great scenery and road is in pretty good knick.<br /><br />https://www.strava.com/activities/508698864<br /><br />Cheers PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340678309778737681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-64916254000321837802015-11-12T14:20:19.654+11:002015-11-12T14:20:19.654+11:00Hi David! Great blog. I plan to do this tour in e...Hi David! Great blog. I plan to do this tour in early December and had a few questions, can you provide your email address so I can reach out? Thank you!!!KP419https://www.blogger.com/profile/13407425887100605543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-4035743753929093882015-10-28T00:00:59.381+11:002015-10-28T00:00:59.381+11:00Bike touring in Japan seems like a good idea after...Bike touring in Japan seems like a good idea after reading your stories! I've heard so many good accounts about it! And the food seems to make the experience better.Lisahttp://www.recreationspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-64851405021397983722015-10-18T08:28:14.508+11:002015-10-18T08:28:14.508+11:00Great report David. Thanks for sharing.Great report David. Thanks for sharing.Andrew Heardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300055602265241933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-8942774235655310082015-10-17T21:43:14.647+11:002015-10-17T21:43:14.647+11:00Great read,sounds wonderful mate.
Thanks.
SteveGreat read,sounds wonderful mate.<br />Thanks.<br /><br />SteveStevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-9704211135769288012015-10-16T07:39:44.226+11:002015-10-16T07:39:44.226+11:00Just before his chain snapped lolJust before his chain snapped lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-61958288282176973102015-08-02T18:34:04.347+10:002015-08-02T18:34:04.347+10:00Have ridden from maydena to Tim Shea return, but w...Have ridden from maydena to Tim Shea return, but would be keen to do this loop !!! The cx bike would relish it. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340678309778737681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-83958913824899374372015-07-28T23:06:08.786+10:002015-07-28T23:06:08.786+10:00Ah hah, that explains the quality of the shots, ma...Ah hah, that explains the quality of the shots, makes you think every ride should have a car based photographer.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876977237097394431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-54735174353851134182015-06-29T05:30:24.797+10:002015-06-29T05:30:24.797+10:00Thank you David for sharing like this useful post....Thank you David for sharing like this useful post.Lakeisha Tamhttp://mountainbikeez.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-68737002510944516162015-04-25T19:12:36.122+10:002015-04-25T19:12:36.122+10:00Sorry to be so slow replying. I've found them ...Sorry to be so slow replying. I've found them much better than the Grand Bois, so far. A few more miles will tell. I've always found Conti tyres to be very good and durable.David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-1500416579500602982015-03-06T11:16:13.770+11:002015-03-06T11:16:13.770+11:00How do you rate them compared to the Grand Bois, D...How do you rate them compared to the Grand Bois, David?<br /><br />I'm running 25mm Conti GP4000S tyres on my bike, I've got room for something a bit bigger and I'm interested in trying some of these other tyres. Considering<br />- GP4000SII 28mm<br />- Compass 26mm or 28mm (successors to the Grand Bois?)<br />- maybe these Open Pave?<br /><br />cheers<br />HamishHamishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716332754371640110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-44431855696016903612015-02-03T16:29:34.801+11:002015-02-03T16:29:34.801+11:00I have updated the link. I don't know why it w...I have updated the link. I don't know why it wasn't working for some people. Please let me know if you can't see it or go to: <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_APDBAt9I3IDavid Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-74532074194404830252015-02-03T13:31:47.638+11:002015-02-03T13:31:47.638+11:00Video was removed? Why?Video was removed? Why?Berndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225589145001897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-59194763299737100782015-02-03T12:45:37.154+11:002015-02-03T12:45:37.154+11:00A couple of year ago I car hit me from behind afte...A couple of year ago I car hit me from behind after blasting his horn to get past on a 2 lane divided road. The driver was upset he might have to change lanes. I stopped and attempted to get his details and at least a registration. The tirade of verbal abuse pushing and single punch that followed from the driver made sure I reported it to the police. When I got to the station I was initially fobbed off as the driver had reported that I had hit him. It took the intervention of a more senior officer to accept that I would not leave till I had formally reported the indecent. The only thing that may change it is to ask for an incident number (or whatever it is called) and ask that the matter be formally recorded. Potentially refusing to leave until a report is taken may be required. Failing that asking to speak to whoever is in charge in the station regarding your concern that your report is not being taken seriously. As usual the laws surrounding traffic are considered to be nothing more than guidelines.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047534472510735336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-59208364139008620962015-01-19T14:11:06.250+11:002015-01-19T14:11:06.250+11:00Excellent year. Amazing how the short rides add up...Excellent year. Amazing how the short rides add up. lancefieldlairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040644821322914372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-85554095720057594482015-01-15T21:04:14.958+11:002015-01-15T21:04:14.958+11:00I wished you could have made it on that beautiful ...I wished you could have made it on that beautiful bike of yours. Let's make a date for another go. David Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781752978497832434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-42494908374300802052015-01-15T21:02:26.720+11:002015-01-15T21:02:26.720+11:00Looks like a corker of a ride. Pretty keen to have...Looks like a corker of a ride. Pretty keen to have a crack at this before summer is through.elevateresonatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414852140621485972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-9652204333853712402014-09-09T09:26:52.799+10:002014-09-09T09:26:52.799+10:00I hope you did your other chores before posting th...I hope you did your other chores before posting the blog.Andrew Heardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300055602265241933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29412627.post-50489810259634976032014-06-25T13:04:59.973+10:002014-06-25T13:04:59.973+10:00nice tyre...nice tyre...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147586307045016687noreply@blogger.com