tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post1146429174289390129..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: To the German border and back, a kilogram lighterDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-78072814716552896002011-04-19T12:45:41.379+02:002011-04-19T12:45:41.379+02:00Neil: You make a very good point. That information...Neil: You make a very good point. That information mostly isn't there. Perhaps it should be, and I'll add more weights in future, at least where it seems relevant. First I'll explain why I left it out.<br /><br />I'm not trying to hide anything. I only included weight where the lack of it was a particular reason why someone might be interested in a particular tyre.<br /><br />David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-28882692037491229392011-04-19T12:05:41.727+02:002011-04-19T12:05:41.727+02:00@David - I notice you don't mention the weight...@David - I notice you don't mention the weights of the tyres on your shop pages or that is one of the advantages in comparing the tyres. Is that a possibility (for the tyres you have measured)?Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443493823465136241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-45652302775983270762011-04-18T23:48:20.728+02:002011-04-18T23:48:20.728+02:00Michael: I think the Marathon Racer might be a goo...Michael: I think the <a href="http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=41&product_id=134" rel="nofollow">Marathon Racer</a> might be a good choice on all wheels. That's what I've got on the rear of my Mango. It's fast, but reasonably wide so a bit more comfortable and will manage better on less good surfaces.<br /><br />Otherwise, if you have adequate David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-91300483672888128802011-04-18T18:55:37.297+02:002011-04-18T18:55:37.297+02:00Dave, thanks for posting the video. Yeah, it look...Dave, thanks for posting the video. Yeah, it looked like a great ride. I love nature, so the ride through the forest was especially beautiful. It's nice to see videos like this, because here in Canada things look very different. Speaking of tires, what tire would you say would be a good summer tire for riding also on unpaved roads (we have plenty of those here)? The surface is packed Micheal Bluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-37088661113621981992011-04-18T16:51:13.890+02:002011-04-18T16:51:13.890+02:00I've also exchanged the tires of my bike this ...I've also exchanged the tires of my bike this sunday. The 3 Perfect Mooires are still good enought for coming winter. Now I have 2 Kojaks and a Big Apple. The Kojaks were very easy to mount, the Big Apple was a bit more difficult, but nog big problem.<br /><br />Btw. The bridge you crossed (the tall red one) is in Stadskanaal where I grew up. I've also made a video where it 'stars'Wilfred Ketelaarhttp://xl-network.com/ennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-1796165985724084872011-04-18T15:25:04.706+02:002011-04-18T15:25:04.706+02:00Neil: Those dashed lines just show where the edge ...Neil: Those dashed lines just show where the edge of the road is.David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-75785325853835604462011-04-18T12:56:16.766+02:002011-04-18T12:56:16.766+02:00Over a kilo less - wow! I know it's 3 tyres bu...Over a kilo less - wow! I know it's 3 tyres but wow!<br /><br />The Dutch road that leads to the border - what are the dashed lines at the edge of the road? As shown in the cover shot of the video.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443493823465136241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-86709582512226195342011-04-18T06:57:12.684+02:002011-04-18T06:57:12.684+02:00What was the name of the first song? I liked it. A...What was the name of the first song? I liked it. Also, loved the video/post. I am glad I found your blog when I did though I wish I could remember how I found it...<br /><br />Also, noticed the changes on the sidebar: "the positive stuff" and "negative stuff"– Cool!Severinhttp://www.walkeaglerock.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-29289559828957502642011-04-17T23:21:21.179+02:002011-04-17T23:21:21.179+02:00Fabulous film, David. Thanks for taking us on the ...Fabulous film, David. Thanks for taking us on the ride!<br /><br />I liked the music. The start of the first song sounded like it was related to the warning sirens - I thought they'd overtaken all radio waves! I presume that was the intent of that choice of song? :)<br /><br />While I do enjoy going up and down hills in my Mango, I'd really like to just cruise for hours. I'm thinking Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828401001732920598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-20804936617164368902011-04-17T19:23:53.943+02:002011-04-17T19:23:53.943+02:00"At the time it was militarily important and ..."At the time it was militarily important and guarded the only road between Germany and Groningen."<br />What people like to forget that the fort was built originally to prevent Groningen from receiving supplies, as the town sided with the enemy and continued to do so until 14 years later, in 1594, it was captured by the Dutch rebels. The purpose of the fort then changed 180 degrees so Frits Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399632570565541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-62205286619106729522011-04-17T18:42:20.727+02:002011-04-17T18:42:20.727+02:00Great ride! Sure beats a Monday afternoon at the o...Great ride! Sure beats a Monday afternoon at the office. And a kg lighter on just tires... I had no idea that was even possible.Mark W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07882028603632115187noreply@blogger.com