Have fun! Best wishes for good weather and wind blowing the right way!
@chuckhunter77
2 ай бұрын
The closer you get to Lake Erie the more variable the weather can be. I live 7 miles from the trail near Akron and ride it regularly. If you're passing through Barberton around lunch time, there's a great Hungarian restaurant and deli called "Al's". Homemade pierogies and sausage sandwiches. They're only open during lunch.
@BufordDuckworth
2 ай бұрын
I can confirm, Al's is incredible. Great selection of Eastern European beers too.
@ericsande5345
2 ай бұрын
Bike touring was huge when I worked at a shop in the early '80s. There were always touring riders waiting for the shop to open in the Summer. I can't say I have my finger on the pulse of cycling other than my own but it seems touring has been coming back.
@joelshinaberry1485
2 ай бұрын
Hey John, hope you have a fun and safe trip, I did a good portion of that trail near Akron, it’s crushed limestone. If it gets wet it turns into a mushy mess that can kick up on your drivetrain and then dry solid ,so bring an extra rag. I had to hose down my bike after a day on the trail once because it was so caked with Trail gunk. Beautiful views, though you’re gonna have a great time.!!!
@davidmedrano2426
2 ай бұрын
So rad!!! I ride fixed gear bike but man I wanna road bike and hit the road for reals! Beautiful bike man ! Have fun enjoy your trip! 💪🏾❤️
@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
2 ай бұрын
Once you go vintage you'll enjoy it.
@Deanisok
2 ай бұрын
how about putting an old inner tube under your 2nd layer of handlebar tape... it will help with hand numbness if you ever get any as it is easier to hold.... less grip if you know what i mean.. i find it makes a much better difference
@jedimasterviviani2860
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations for your great job!!!! Your love for the vintage bikes is amazing!!!
@emmettisbiking
2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your trip John :)
@johns3106
2 ай бұрын
It is rare for me to say anything on modern bikes is “better” than older stuff, and I love the look of a traditional quill stem, but changing modern, removable faceplate stems is SO much easier than changing a quill stem….the need for unwrapping and rewrapping bar tape and pulling off brake levers has deterred me from playing with stem length many times!
@patreilly4293
2 ай бұрын
Enjoy the ride John!
@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@johndef5075
2 ай бұрын
I wish I had known you were in Westerville! Hope you had a great tour!
@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
2 ай бұрын
@@johndef5075 I was hoping people were watching my KZitem shorts. I was announcing where I was going. Sorry I missed you
@robertgriffin7569
2 ай бұрын
Oh man ...that looks great, godspeed, be safe and enjoy the ride..
@TomGreenlee-uv4ss
2 ай бұрын
Hey John, if you've double padded/ taped, and mentioned using towels for even more padding, you gotta take some weight of your hands. I'm sure you know this, you know more about bikes than I do. Shorten that reach, that pretty stem you switched didn't look much shorter. Raise the stem, maybe get a 60-70mm max. Find some rando bars with shorter ramps to reach those levers too. And 77 miles day 1, yeah I'd be hurtin' too. Your/ our/ core strength probably ain't holding us up like in the 80's. Be safe.
@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
2 ай бұрын
@@TomGreenlee-uv4ss I think you're right on most accounts there. I did tilt the saddle up a little bit in front to take some weight off the hands. Stem is past max, The bars felt great on the first couple rides but they were only 20 miles.. adjustments will be made when I get the bike home. Bars are double taped but only with cloth. Possibly get some modern brake levers that are more inatomical as well. Thanks for these suggestions
@chrismoore-keish7476
2 ай бұрын
John, have a great trip, I hope the weather will be in your favor. Down here in Georgia, we have had some crazy thunderstorms. I'd love to join you if I was up your way. Safe travels.
@floydharris2808
2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the videos be safe and have fun. Thanks for sharing.
@and6239
2 ай бұрын
Enjoy it! Thats on my bucket list. Along with Empire State Trail. Did the GAP amd C&O and it was a dream. I'm from Cleveland originally so enjoy it and have some food at the West Side Market.
@abdulgaffarabdulsattarrath9722
2 ай бұрын
I love vintage road bicycle
@daniellarson3068
2 ай бұрын
These days they make a big deal about wide tires for riding on gravel. The bikes that are often shown on the channel have the vintage narrow tires of 70s era bikes. So, what width tires are being used for the trail riding? The tires in the video look like they will be OK.
@StanEby1
2 ай бұрын
Kühl!
@billkallas1762
2 ай бұрын
What will be the total weight of the bike after you load it up with everything that you will be carrying?
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