http://www.instructables.com/ex/i/D26152900EB11029BC4A001143E7E506/? ALLSTEPS No more heavy pumps to haul around! No longer do you have to find a place to...
... I gather she didn't travel alone then. I one goes in a group and works together as a group then I'd say it's best to say "We hiked the AT in "x" days." I...
... From: Jim Foreman To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Gatewood mooch? Solo? RE:...
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1525/is_6_87/ai_94011457 It was in 1955. There probably weren't too many folks on the trail to mooch off of then....
... From: Gary Blakley To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Gatewood mooch? Solo? RE:...
... Subject: Aerodynamics Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 05:16:30 +0000 From: Grant H <seniortwang@...> To: ultralightbiking-owner@yahoogroups.com Today on a...
... Good question. I'm no expert but I do have opinions on this. I think you're right, as long as you aren't climbing wind drag is what you're working...
Something seems messed up with yahoogroups.I see no reply option for Gary's message and have to scroll across to read it,while Grant's message fowarded by...
From: Grant H [1]<seniortwang@...> ... Aero drag is probably the main thing that I don't like about panniers. That, plus the fact that I tend to pack...
I've got no experience with this, but somebody on the phred touring list pointed this out: http://www.kuenzi.com/mf_e.htm Available in the US here: ...
... Grant- I ride a Tour Easy Recumbent with a front windscreen and I carry my gear into a tailbox. I am more of a lightweight touring type. My bike is 35 ...
... From: Gary Blakley To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Aerodynamics Grant wrote: ...
i thru-hiked the appalachian trail in 1997. several different hikers mentioned that grandma gatewood rehiked the trail later, perhaps in the 80's or early...
On Apr 2, 2006, at 8:40 AM, Kent Peterson wrote: http://www.kuenzi.com/mf_e.htm http://www.frostriver.com/stoves/magic_flame.html On a semi-related note, does...
Here's a link to my design for aero panniers. Far superior to what have been produced before, methinks. I also report on testing prototypes. The upshot is that...
Just a thought... : ) As a secondary consideration, perhaps. Anyway, would tips on UL bikes, shoes, helmets, (OK, why not all accessories---e.g., bladderfolk...
What Im wearing is completely different than what I have to carry. Luckily the weather changes so dramatically that I don't feel "bad" about having to carry...
... Not too much to me, I guess. I haven't found a way I really like to carry the gallon (plus) of camp water each night. The backpack water bladder is the...
... I use a Sterns 2.5 gallon camp water bag that uses a wine box plastic bladder covered with a nylon pouch. Campmor sells them for ~ $8. They also have a...
Here's Bob's post. Sorry again- Gary I use a Sterns 2.5 gallon camp water bag that uses a wine box plastic bladder covered with a nylon pouch. Campmor sells...
... I look at shoes just as at any other item. They are probably even more important weight-wise since they are going up and down climbing little hills all the...
This post is kind of in response to some speculation that I favor fixed gear or single speed because it's lighter than a multi-speed bike. For me, it's more...
Hi everyone, My name's Jeff Boatman. Gary and Scott posted a link to MTBR and a little information about me and the gear I make a few days back. Before I was...
Hi Jeff, What a very, very nice post. Thank you. I think you'll be a big asset to have around here. ... I mostly agree with you. My first thoughts on the...
Gary said..... ... Good question Gary. Like I mentioned before, I have been developing my gear from a personal interest in mountain bike touring (bikpacking!),...