You aren't the guy with the Top Contacts on his brand new Surly LHT I road with yesterday in Woodville, OH? :) Actually, stranger things have happened. I...
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Mike Meiser
mmeiser8
May 26, 2010 1:03 pm
btw, I really want to try those top contact winter as well this winter! Didn't even know they existed. Thanks! I ride some Schwalbe 38mm (approx) Studded snow...
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rimmerino
May 31, 2010 5:23 am
3.92 lbs Outdoor Research Dry Peak Bagger http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/dry_peak_bagger.html 9.2 oz, 261 grams. I use it all winter long for commuting my...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
May 31, 2010 3:08 pm
i just recently picked up the "flash 18" from rei....not bad.... ... From: rimmerino <richardl@...> Subject: [ultralightbiking] Re: Best BackPack To:...
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hippestmanguy
May 31, 2010 6:11 pm
thanks...for...the...heads....up.....
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Lisa
lisa_tracy...
Jun 3, 2010 10:30 pm
Wondering if anyone has some swell ideas for 2- or 3-day San Francisco Bay Area bikepacking destinations/loops. In my case, I have a road bike so will need to...
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hmiller
harveylazurm...
Jun 5, 2010 2:19 am
The Ergon backpacks are the best cycling backpacks made. Expensive? Yes, very. Worth it? Every penny. Harvey Miller ... From: j.a. tackett To:...
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Iuliana and Adrian St...
astingaciu
Jun 5, 2010 2:19 am
Just head south on PCH until you can't pedal anymore. There are plenty of state parks, campgrounds and stealth camping sites along the way. Alternatively,...
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twowhelbil01
Jun 5, 2010 2:20 am
-"Lisa"_> wrote:> anyone /ideas for/ Bay Area bikepacking destinations/loops. ><><><> *Searched> -SF Bay area Bikepacking =...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
Jun 5, 2010 2:20 am
up hwy 1 in marin county....toward pt reyes ... From: Lisa <lisa_tracy@...> Subject: [ultralightbiking] Bay Area weekend bikepacking ideas To:...
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conifir1
Jun 23, 2010 1:45 pm
i must have encountered every idiot that wisconsin ever gave birth to .... i went for a long ride today....from the illinios border to milwaukee county... tell...
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n7net
Jun 23, 2010 3:56 pm
Been there. It certainly complicates a nice day. Scott deep in the heart of Texas...
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hmiller
harveylazurm...
Jun 24, 2010 2:51 am
I think that the rules of the road should be prominently placed in every bicycle shop. They should be taught to every kid in school. And most of all, the...
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g_keagle
Jul 3, 2010 10:50 pm
Last winter I got good help and advice on this site in regard to my plan to equip myself to travel around the country by bus and bike. I'm nearing 74,...
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n7net
Jul 4, 2010 2:21 am
George, Thanks for sharing you experience. You seem to have a system worked out. I'm approaching 73. I roll out of bed every morning for a ride, so I can...
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George Keagle
g_keagle
Jul 4, 2010 11:38 am
Scott: Thanks for your reply. I hail from Texas (Fayette County, south central, near Schulenburg, TX). Bought an Iowa farm 35 miles east of here in 1972 to...
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ia_mystic
Jul 4, 2010 2:16 pm
... Glad to see some posting to the list. Also nice to see someone else from the area. Steve Fuller Johnston, IA....
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n7net
Jul 5, 2010 2:21 am
Steve, Tell us about your bike. Scott...
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ia_mystic
Jul 8, 2010 2:46 am
... I'm new to the ultralight thing, but I've done some touring in the past. I am still working out my equipment load, but I'm learning things almost every...
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Clive Standley
standley
Jul 8, 2010 2:03 pm
I'm only 49 and I hope to be riding like you guys come 70...
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n7net
Jul 8, 2010 4:14 pm
Clive, Many thanks. I am blessed in continuing to ride as I approach 73. It's seven times easier to reach point B on a bike. I guess I'm taking the path of...
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n7net
Jul 8, 2010 4:15 pm
I think 13 pounds is about as light as I could go. A lot of stuff isn't worth the effort of bringing it along. And the farther one goes the more obvious that...
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George Keagle
g_keagle
Jul 8, 2010 5:08 pm
Steve: Good to see another Central Iowa biker here! I'm a transplant, but have come to savor biking in the brisk, rigorous Iowa winters [while all the...
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George Keagle
g_keagle
Jul 8, 2010 5:12 pm
I'll say this, Clive: the price you pay for decent equipment and gear more than pays for itself in just reduced medical bills (before you even factor in ...
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ia_mystic
Jul 9, 2010 11:29 am
... I rode the trainer as a last resort a few times last year. I much preferred being outside on one of my mountain bikes or one of my cyclocross bikes. I had...
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ia_mystic
Jul 9, 2010 11:30 am
... I'd opt for some lighter and maybe fewer pieces of clothing. Rain/windbreaker was close to 12 oz and rain pants were really unnecessary, despite the rain....
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Mike Meiser
mmeiser8
Jul 9, 2010 11:32 am
... Though steve and I had only met once before (on the Trans Iowa) I too road with steve on the trans wisconsin and indeed I even road a stock Fargo XT build...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
Jul 9, 2010 11:33 am
i have the HH4SS i use it with a 20f goose down bag....had a special lateral dry bag made up to hang off my handle bars.... the HH4SS is the best sleeping...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
Jul 9, 2010 11:34 am
i am 60.... i hit the road almost everyday.... it is an addiction... i pedal with about half of my equipment all year long... about the only time i stay...
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Mike Meiser
mmeiser8
Jul 9, 2010 11:35 am
I would like to suggest an additional adage... or setp if you would. Take lots an lots of shakedown rides, s24o, s48o, and other short overnighters and keep...
