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Reply #40 on: November 13, 2011, 08:36:18 PM
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chrisx
Location: Portland
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« Reply #40 on: November 13, 2011, 08:36:18 PM » |
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I want to bring back the list. People have been riding all summer, and may have thought of something new to add. I got a couple of things off the list and they seem to work. My hope was to collect a list of things that would not fail. A list of equipment a person could rely on while traveling in isolated areas.
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Reply #41 on: November 15, 2011, 05:30:34 PM
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SlowDave
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« Reply #41 on: November 15, 2011, 05:30:34 PM » |
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Schlitz Malt anyone? In a 40? The list has everything else.  |
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Reply #42 on: November 19, 2011, 09:21:08 PM
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michael10
Location: USA
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« Reply #42 on: November 19, 2011, 09:21:08 PM » |
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Those were top of the line New Paradigms. They held up well for thousands of miles but died after a really wet winter.  |
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Twin over Full bunk bed plans describe how to build a bunk bed that has a full bed on the bottom with a twin bed on the top. This style is also available as a stackable bunk bed. |
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Reply #43 on: November 20, 2011, 02:21:37 AM
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DoctorRad
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« Reply #43 on: November 20, 2011, 02:21:37 AM » |
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No brakes listed so far, I'll kick off the running with Avid BB7s.
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Reply #44 on: November 21, 2011, 05:46:20 PM
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elobeck
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« Reply #44 on: November 21, 2011, 05:46:20 PM » |
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I vote neigh on the Chris King BB's. One divide race and the thing was fried, had to go back to chris king for warranty repair. The thing was new when I started. On a previous edition of the race I used a shimano M 970 series BB and it is still going strong 2 years later. Hmmmm.
I also vote for Schmidt dynohubs. I have over 10000 fully loaded commuter bike rides on them during both seattle rainy winters and colorado snow and ice winters. For the record, my rohloff hub on the same bike has over 30000 miles on it and is still happy despite leaking oil. I would never race with one, they are an energy suck despite the claims, but they can go the distance.
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Reply #45 on: November 22, 2011, 02:38:29 AM
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DoctorRad
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« Reply #45 on: November 22, 2011, 02:38:29 AM » |
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Is the energy suck from the dynamo noticeable?
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Reply #46 on: November 22, 2011, 06:46:25 AM
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sigma7
Location: Germany
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« Reply #46 on: November 22, 2011, 06:46:25 AM » |
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Is the energy suck from the dynamo noticeable?
No. I believe, that fully loaded mean the Rohloff IGH sucks energy. Yes, a bit. Anyway, I love my Rohloff IGH. I rode the Great Divide with my Rohloff IGH equipped 26" MTB. I meet a racer from UK, we rode several hours together. While his bike was faster on the downhills (probably due to race tires and 29") we climbed with the same speed. I meet him in northern NM, where he had already replaced his rear tire 2 times, the front tire 1 time and the chain (XTR) 2 times. I died not changed tires (Marathon Extreme, used before the start) or chain (Campagnolo Record 9s). I strongly believe that the reliable, but a bit heavier, strategy is bottom line not slower compared to the light and replace strategy. -- sigma7 |
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Reply #47 on: November 22, 2011, 07:36:03 AM
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elobeck
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« Reply #47 on: November 22, 2011, 07:36:03 AM » |
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" I strongly believe that the reliable, but a bit heavier, strategy is bottom line not slower compared to the light and replace strategy."
depends.....
there will likely be a variety of opinions on this subject. I think where the rohloff can help is in drivetrain destroying mud. Comparing different racers to one another (one with rohloff, one without) is not a good test, too many variables. I will say my training miles have always been with rohloff to save drivetrain replacement costs. When I have done the switchover to xt/xtr, the ifference is measurable over 100 miles and very noticeable in terms of speed (almost 45 minutes to an hour).
how about this...
even though I destroyed my drivetrain outside of Lima MT and was dqed for fixing it by hitching in 2010 (so I could finish route), if I were to ride again, I still would not run a rohloff. IMHO FWIW. However, if I were touring, I would not hesitate to run a rohloff. I would run a dynohub either way however. Drag is not noticeable, and "comfort" of always having good light is huge. the light put out by a supernova triple is impressive.
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Reply #48 on: November 23, 2011, 01:08:22 PM
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sigma7
Location: Germany
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« Reply #48 on: November 23, 2011, 01:08:22 PM » |
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Finally, it's a decision each one must made. I plan to race the TD in 2013, using the Rohloff IGH.
-- sigma7
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Reply #49 on: December 08, 2011, 07:47:33 PM
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chrisx
Location: Portland
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« Reply #49 on: December 08, 2011, 07:47:33 PM » |
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My Fenix LD flash light seems to work well
IF no one objects I will add it.
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Reply #50 on: July 25, 2012, 11:48:35 PM
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wunnspeed
SpoK Werks - Handmade Cycling Goods
Location: Mettmenstetten, Switzerland
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« Reply #50 on: July 25, 2012, 11:48:35 PM » |
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Bike:
Chris King headset
Chris King singlespeed cog
Groovy Cycles Luv Handle
ESI Grips
Avid Juicy brakes
Indy Fab Ti frame
Brooks Swift saddle
My self-made SpoK Bags :-) (it surprised me too)
White Indus. Cranks and M16 hubs
SRAM chains
Homebrewed Components front chainring
Sapim spokes
FRM rims
Garmin eTrex Vista HCX
Camping:
Thermarest 3/4 ProLite (15+ years old)
Sock Guy SOCKS and arm warmers! My favorite things ever!!
Icebreaker anything
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Reply #51 on: August 08, 2012, 05:02:05 AM
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zzxxyy
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« Reply #51 on: August 08, 2012, 05:02:05 AM » |
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Would just say this list is very useful for newbies like me to get started. Thanks!
I started riding when DX thumbies were around and I have a bunch of XTR M900 stuff still including the bombproof UN91 and UN72 BBs! Good to know that the old stuff works good. Will be doing some careful planning and go for a nice tour next year.
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Reply #52 on: August 08, 2012, 11:46:12 AM
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AZTtripper
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #52 on: August 08, 2012, 11:46:12 AM » |
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Would just say this list is very useful for newbies like me to get started. Thanks!
I started riding when DX thumbies were around and I have a bunch of XTR M900 stuff still including the bombproof UN91 and UN72 BBs! Good to know that the old stuff works good. Will be doing some careful planning and go for a nice tour next year.
I want to bring back the list. People have been riding all summer, and may have thought of something new to add. I got a couple of things off the list and they seem to work. My hope was to collect a list of things that would not fail. A list of equipment a person could rely on while traveling in isolated areas.
Two good reasons for this to be a sticky. Thanks Chrisx for starting this. Tim |
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Reply #53 on: August 08, 2012, 01:28:27 PM
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mtnbound
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« Reply #53 on: August 08, 2012, 01:28:27 PM » |
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I'll add the Revelate Seatpost bag. The design is well thought out and it is built well too. Several CTR folk that I met on the trail had good things to say about it as well.
The Talon 22 pack is also worth its salt (including the salty sweat I added to it!).
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Reply #54 on: August 08, 2012, 05:42:04 PM
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hikernks
Got Gravel?
Location: Emporia, KS
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« Reply #54 on: August 08, 2012, 05:42:04 PM » |
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No brakes listed so far, I'll kick off the running with Avid BB7s.
+1 I've had mine packed with everything from coarse snow to cowshit, and they worked every time, plus replacing pads in the field is stupid easy. |
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"Man's proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind, and a step that travels unlimited roads." - Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged. http://dingo41.wordpress.com |
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Reply #55 on: August 08, 2012, 07:18:58 PM
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AZTtripper
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #55 on: August 08, 2012, 07:18:58 PM » |
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+1
I've had mine packed with everything from coarse snow to cowshit, and they worked every time, plus replacing pads in the field is stupid easy.
I've been runnign the BB7's for years now old style. I like the window in the new style but is seems like they narrowed the disc slot. Still solid tho. |
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Reply #56 on: August 14, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
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chrisx
Location: Portland
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« Reply #56 on: August 14, 2012, 02:31:29 PM » |
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apologies to Eric for the omission, MY MISTAKE. I fixed it. http://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/ABOUT/bb7's are 3rd from the bottom. Also the kind I use. Forgot to mention that pads are readily available. |
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Reply #57 on: August 24, 2012, 11:05:38 AM
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hmaddox
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« Reply #57 on: August 24, 2012, 11:05:38 AM » |
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Surly frames, cogs & chainrings
Thomson Anything (haven't tried their handlebars, but I'll bet they're magical)
SRAM chains
Shimano Dura Ace 9-Speed bar ends
I think most of this has been said already, just affirming!
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Reply #58 on: September 14, 2012, 01:21:40 PM
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Bedrock
Location: Durango, CO
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« Reply #58 on: September 14, 2012, 01:21:40 PM » |
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A clikstand with a trangia stove is becoming one of my favorite pieces of gear. I did have to put a tiny bead of high temp silicone under the rim of the trangia to keep it from leaking in my pack though. Now it's dry as a bone. I probably have twenty days on this stove/stand/windscreen combo and it's always done great. Even in some pretty foul weather.
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Reply #59 on: October 09, 2012, 08:36:09 PM
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