tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post766041886637852162..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Friday News And ViewsGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-18257724544193268352018-12-20T14:22:19.216-05:002018-12-20T14:22:19.216-05:00@Scott- For gravel, I assume? That would be the WT...@Scott- For gravel, I assume? That would be the WTB Resolute 700 X 42mmGuitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-46747402743779054982018-12-20T10:06:00.557-05:002018-12-20T10:06:00.557-05:00Hi GT. You mention Elwoods and Byways as two of th...Hi GT. You mention Elwoods and Byways as two of the best 650b tires. What is your favorite 700c tire?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758145503638487390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-49999378957727540432018-12-17T16:34:41.012-05:002018-12-17T16:34:41.012-05:00@Jim Mearkle- I am a little over 6ft tall, if that...@Jim Mearkle- I am a little over 6ft tall, if that is "moderately tall", then I guess......<br /><br />Adrienne, up above in the comments- is shorter than I am, so I would take her comments into consideration. I think for people who are +/- 5ft or shorter, well 650B then is probably the biggest wheel you should be riding, at that point. Anything above 5'2' and 700c is a viable option that won't have geometry constraints due to the rider's height. <br /><br />The maxim I like, if you have to live by gross generalizations, is "One should ride the largest diameter wheels that they can." Within reason, of course.......Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-9126473836936083302018-12-17T14:43:27.395-05:002018-12-17T14:43:27.395-05:00Based on the pictures of your bikes, I assume you&...Based on the pictures of your bikes, I assume you're moderately tall. What do you think of 650s vs. 700s for shorter riders?Zed F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07240634864757051836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-24964371961851266762018-12-15T00:23:52.526-05:002018-12-15T00:23:52.526-05:00G-Ted, Howdy;
I'm crawling closer to my 70th ...G-Ted, Howdy;<br /><br />I'm crawling closer to my 70th b-day every day. Like many, I cherish my days on 2 wheels, both peddle and Milwaukee V-twin powered. Trouble now days is I need to lug an O2 (oxygen) tank <br />along when I wander anywhere. So, ... how about some sort of series/every once in awhile a<br />blurb about how to "get-er-done" in a 2 wheeled world when it takes some out-side the box <br />thinking. <br />Me, I use a front rack with a milk crate for the bottle, well secured so I don't create a <br />"super bottle rocket" should I take a fall.<br /><br />hankhankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385320021596416174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-18974469818458414512018-12-14T17:14:17.145-05:002018-12-14T17:14:17.145-05:00First, No Tee Shirt. I find these kind of offering...First, No Tee Shirt. I find these kind of offering to be more geared to those who are not really getting out. I am not saying those who would attain one do not ride. I am specifically speaking of the purpose and quality. Why offer up a print on a cotton shirt that just ultimately becomes a rag because you cannot keep stain free, smelling neutral, or layer up. I spend much time outside, and keep limited clothing. I cringe when I see shirt or sock offerings for followers of the out door genre. I say give the webpage a new look instead.<br /><br />Second, Yes to tales. I would like to read more randomness, things outside of cycling i.e. the guitar stuff. Not specifically that, but you know the articles that usually start warning folk this is your blog space and you can focus on whatever you want. Ha. <br /><br />I will ask, " What is it which keeps you motivated to keep the blog going?" <br />-Wilsonteamdarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730985048207207697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-28554977910159443282018-12-14T15:57:35.409-05:002018-12-14T15:57:35.409-05:00+1 for Trans-Iowa series. Started reading your blo...+1 for Trans-Iowa series. Started reading your blog after TI last year and I enjoy the variety of posts right now. And, I'm glad someone shares my feelings on 650b vs 700 wheels. I had 650b on one of my bikes for a while last year and ended up swapping them back to 700. I can objectively appreciate the pluses, but I just felt much less efficient, had more trouble maintaining momentum. I imagine that largely depends on one's riding style, but have been told by a number of people that it's "in my head"!Adrienne Tarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16280206069434997359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-67498306157061898372018-12-14T11:04:12.009-05:002018-12-14T11:04:12.009-05:00I'm in for a t-shirt.I think a Trans Iowa seri...I'm in for a t-shirt.I think a Trans Iowa series would be good reading.Maybe a weekend day so you could still have reviews and industry news during the week. Nebohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304855252627910354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-68054140306086179862018-12-14T10:11:28.513-05:002018-12-14T10:11:28.513-05:00I am one of those morning coffee with G-Ted guys! ...I am one of those morning coffee with G-Ted guys! I really appreciate all that you do and love reading your blog! The Touring Series is great! I will be sad to see it come to its' conclusion. A series on TI would be awesome! I love the personal side of story. The technical stuff is good to know and interesting in its' own right, but the ride reports and the personal insight is what draws me in. Keep up the great work!FarleyBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017385536505362070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-36223733227595962062018-12-14T10:10:08.678-05:002018-12-14T10:10:08.678-05:00I've driven from Pensacola to Iowa several tim...I've driven from Pensacola to Iowa several times in the past 5 years and go thru Mississippi in one direction or the other each time. I've been impressing with the state, enough to consider a bikepacking trip down there as well. The gravel series would probably go thru some amazing areas. Much more forested (once you get away from the Mississippi river) than expected.Iowagrizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801399715901347033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-1225551436841596722018-12-14T08:51:08.792-05:002018-12-14T08:51:08.792-05:00Oh Billy! You must do the Trans Iowa story, it NEE...Oh Billy! You must do the Trans Iowa story, it NEEDS to be told and there is nobody better to tell it than the man, the myth and the legend himself. I would envision it as an autobiography of sorts, not heavy on technical specs which can tend to glaze over they eyes of the reader but more how you would tell it if you were 95 years old and your great grandson came to visit and asked ole Gramps what it was like. Rydn9ershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365397419875871840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-66796099257472149132018-12-14T08:32:48.903-05:002018-12-14T08:32:48.903-05:001) I like the design you posted for your T-shirt. ...1) I like the design you posted for your T-shirt. 2) I would enjoy reading some of your behind the scenes stories of T.I. I've been reading your blog for so long, I've probably read most everything you've written before, during, and after T.I. That said, I'd imagine you could dig up some special bits you'd enjoy sharing. 3) I always enjoy reading your input on the "industry" and what is coming along. 4) Mark T's requests would be interesting for me to read, though my riding locale does not involve mountains; just occasionally steep Missouri Ozarks rollers. My "two cents" do whatever pleases you to write about. graveldochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735646900935591880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-80283163999824390962018-12-14T05:09:09.386-05:002018-12-14T05:09:09.386-05:00Hi. I'd love to see a series like "Gravel...Hi. I'd love to see a series like "Gravel: Beyond the Plains," focused on US states like California and Colorado and International gravel locations like New Zealand.<br /><br />I know you ride a cyclocross 36-46 crankset, but that needs to change for some in the mountains. Maybe look at equipment, approaches to riding mountain gravel and race strategies. <br /><br />Right now gravel and mixed surface racing is really taking off in NZ and that typically features 60-90 miles with up to 6000 feet of climbing. Rough numbers, but you get the picture. Not all gravel scenes are long and flat, some are shorter and steeper.<br /><br />On the Trans Iowa note, maybe a series on the basics of setting up an event? Lots of grassroots and semi official events popping up, so people might appreciate some advice on the challenges you faced and how they were overcome in the Trans Iowa.Mark Thorrowgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704896662441883783noreply@blogger.com