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1352
Here is another pretty good off road report. http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=410393 ... over on ... a REI ... enjoy your...
jfgorham21791
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May 12, 2008
4:45 pm
1353
Hey Group- I am planning on swapping out the standard front-triple & rear 8spd gearing on my bike for a Nexus 7spd internal hub. I like the simplicity and the...
Tim Greiner
casey51234
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Jul 4, 2008
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Hi, New to the group. Joined looking for info on lightweight overnight gear, want to do some overnight mountainbike rides. I'd have to ask if you'd looked at...
Monte
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Jul 4, 2008
3:18 am
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Welcome to the group, Monte. A couple of other groups that deal with gear: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackingLight/ ...
Tim Greiner
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Jul 4, 2008
11:20 am
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I rode with a triple for over 20 years and felt I needed the range. Around 3 years ago I started single speed mountain biking. What I've learned is that we...
Gary Blakley
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Jul 4, 2008
11:36 am
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... The Rohloff is between 35 and 160g lighter, depending on the model. Rohloff has extensive information about their efficiency here: ...
Clayton O'Neill
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Jul 4, 2008
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Last year my partner and I rode the GDR using Rohloff hubs.  When I came home, I found the old cassette and derailleur system so "clunky" that I replaced the...
Amy Lauterbach
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Jul 4, 2008
6:41 pm
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Amy- Good to hear that you are confident regarding the hubs. Gear inches have never been very useful to me as I've never spent time on a high wheeler ;-)....
Tim Greiner
casey51234
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Jul 8, 2008
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Clayton- The Rohloff site lists the current model at 1,700 grams. The Nexus I have is the SG 7R46 which lists at 1,465g, but mine does not have the brake so it...
Tim Greiner
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Jul 8, 2008
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Gary- I am familiar with your philosophy, just too chicken to try it out on my 52 year old knees (want to save them for retirement). Thanks for the...
Tim Greiner
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Jul 8, 2008
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1362
anybody out there have any experience with carousel design packs?...
conifir1
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Jul 15, 2008
8:43 pm
1363
since i am going to go the carousel pack route............ i need to find an after market water bottle mounting kit.......... so i can mount my water bottles...
conifir1
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Jul 17, 2008
9:22 pm
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Putting water on your fork sliders is inadvisable, unless you prefer highly aerated drink and massively increased unsprung weight. If, indeed, these appeal to...
darryl skrabak
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Jul 17, 2008
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The only thing close to what you are looking for that I am aware of are these: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/accessories.html Scroll a little down to the...
Tim Greiner
casey51234
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Jul 18, 2008
1:31 am
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http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=10274 I have a set of these mounted to a rigid fork and they work well. I don't see how mounting them to your fork...
jason.autrey
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Jul 18, 2008
11:41 am
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... What do you want to know? I just got a set but haven't had a chance to fully utilize them yet. Craftsmanship is top notch....
jason.autrey
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Jul 18, 2008
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what did you order? cost? what type of bicycle are you using them on? what are going to pack? questions like that........... ... From: jason.autrey...
j.a. tackett
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Jul 18, 2008
1:11 pm
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super turn on    thanks ... From: jason.autrey <jasona@...> Subject: [ultralightbiking] Re: water bottle mounting kit To:...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 18, 2008
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The frame and the rider are 'sprung'. The wheels and the part of the suspension that moves with the wheels are the unsprung part. Actually they are very...
Erik Brooks
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Jul 18, 2008
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good to know since i have a trek fuel bike ... From: Erik Brooks <brooks.erik@...> Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Re: water bottle mounting kit To:...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 19, 2008
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what did you get?   and cost?   and why did you chose what you got? how long did it take for your order? ... From: jason.autrey <jasona@...> ...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 21, 2008
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i have been looking at the hammock with a rain fly that is sold at rei....... ... From: craig eckhoff <craigeckhoff@...> Subject: [ultralightbiking] How...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 21, 2008
4:48 pm
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I got the medium escape seat bag and the handlebar bag. Total cost with shipping was just under $200. Took about 6 weeks. Jeff was super easy to work with and...
jason.autrey
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Jul 22, 2008
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you have been a great help ...........help that is in making up my mind on contacting jeff thanks ...............maybe some day i might see you out there on...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 22, 2008
2:08 pm
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Glad I could help. Let me know if you have any more questions. Look forward to seeing you out on the trail. ... mind on contacting jeff ... the divide...
jason.autrey
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Jul 23, 2008
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Greetings. 50s, toured extensively Bikecentennial partial, Blue Ridge Parkway, West VA, etc. 1970s. Really haven't had the chance since. Getting interested...
Gianna
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Jul 23, 2008
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I don't know how you do it...? I have tried that and i can not sleep a bit! I have always put out the $$ for an ultralight air pad. It adds weight but at least...
chris_frum
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Jul 23, 2008
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1379
Would love to hear of those doing single trak touring and where you are riding...?...
chris_frum
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Jul 23, 2008
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1380
i spent some time in the peace corps ............living in a hammock.......those back then were a little uncomfortable...but some of the newer ones are looking...
j.a. tackett
conifir1
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Jul 23, 2008
8:09 pm
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Here is a link to some pictures I took in the Tour Divide race. http://flickr.com/photos/11438256@N04/sets/72157606091296900/   Adrian Here is a link to some...
Iuliana and Adrian St...
astingaciu
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