FYI I put together a video gear list. My gear weight is between 20 and 25lbs so I'd describe it as lightweight rather than ultralight. I see a lot of frame...
Hi. Last year i have sewn a harness i can attach to my handlebar. This harness let me use a 10L dry bag in front. It give me a setup similar to Carousel Design...
That is marvelous. Takes me back to France, after P-B-P '99 when I first toured. I carried one of those thermal bags to keep things cool and put in dry...
Hi all! I'm about to start the ride Vancouver-Ottawa-NYC. I weighed my stuff, it's 5600 g (12.3 lb) of stuff and 15.8 kg (34.8 lb) with the bike. The setup is...
There's been some talk on here of bike tents... i.e. a tent specifically made for bike touring, perhaps something even that holds the bike inside. The basic...
Is there anyone out there that has ridden or owns BOTH bikes and can tell me how the ride between the two differs? Is the Cross Check more nimble and quicker...
OK, now anyone with expierence of either vs. the Karate Monkey? Other than the clearance for much larger tires, how much difference? I am assuming as the KM...
Hey, is everyone following the Tour Divide action? ... http:// tourdivide.org It's interesting how the big self-sup racing has morphed this year, with the...
Here it is. Pictures and pretty much complete gear list. http://mmeiser.com/blog/2009/06/touring-at-34lbs.html Direct link to the photo in higher res: ...
well i did it.... got new wheels made and dropped my "v" brakes for some "avid bb7`s" when i bought my trek fuel 80 back in fall of 2002 i had just enough for...
So, I got a new (slightly used) bike a few weeks back, a Salsa Campeon with full ultegra components, albeit slightly older. I just rebuilt the rear wheel with...
Howdy All, I haven't recieved any emails from this list in a while. I miss the conversation. I have a good question. I'm just about to buy an ultralightweight...
I think any 32 rated mummy bag is a 3 season bag. Mine came from a big box sporting goods store. $30 off season. I use a nylon rainfly for an additional 10...
Sent this last night also, but I sent it from the wrong address so yahoo bounced it. Here it is again. I figured while I was at it I mine as well go all out. ...
Hi Mike, Using a bivy in the GDR (i.e. Great Divide Race) is the preferred method for shelter, a tent would be overkill in a race setting but your wouldn't be...
1) I wanted to thank EVERYONE who responded to my first (of many posts)! 2) I will not be carrying a sleeping bag thanks to your advice and a lot of thought. ...
During the Tour Divide my sleeping gear was 2.2 lbs including a 40F sleeping bag, bivy sack, space bag, sleeping pad, ground sheet and mosquito head net. I...
Here is a question….. In planning on what to pack for a road trip… I have been searching for the right cup! One that is insulated with out a handle… ...
You guys are starting to scare me with your spooky bike camping stories. I am probably very naive, but I'm interested to know what horror stories anyone can...
Hello Adrian, Camping on Blue's trip in Florida could be done with a Bivy but most I have used would be very very uncomfortable; as in hot, very hot in that...
Hello all, In two months I am leaving for a 7-9 day cycling trip around south florida. I will probably do the 100mile+ keys route there and back, then putter...
Hi Tom,  I haven't heard of anyone completing the GDMBR with anything other than a mountain bike (26 or 29er). But I do now of at least one who did it on a...
Just curious if anyone has used this item as part/all of their sleeping arrangement. I konw it's intended as an emergency only shelter but it got a decent...
I've used it in the past and there is some condensation on the sleeping bag in the morning. Not too much though, and laying out both items in the sun in the...
i bought a pair of "chill blocker seal skins" they seem to be twice the thickness of my "rei storm socks" so i wore a pair of wool socks and my storm socks and...
Jim and I took a wonderful two-week ride in Northern California in October. Finally, we have finished a trip report. The route was designed by Andreas Vogel....
... To the PO with boxes of OYB orders to mail out... 36F here, too! No breeze. My standard outfit for a 10-mile winter jaunt: insulated jeans, lightweight...
Anyone know the weight of this jacket and have any comments? The tried and true Zephyr isn't really waterproof and Im looking for something light and able to...
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