Hi everyone, Got back from Vancouver a few days back. I love that city!. No biking though, so it was kind of torture. Went for my brothers wedding. Richard...
List member Yuri B posted some really nice photos are RBR.com of his 285 mile Arizona Trail ride. He apparently rode as much trail as was practical and took...
Hey all, Just a few quick things. Rainlegs -- yeah they're good. I haven't found 'em too fragile. Quickly went from "hey, cool!" to something I lug with me all...
Q: I hear France is a great place to ride. Anyone ride there? A: I rode it last year. Story and pics at: http://cyclingnews.com . --Lance ... **** Jeff Potter...
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=184146 Scott Morris is a friend, a really nice guy and a little bit insane, I think. Here is his report on the Arizona...
Gary, you and maybe others here have used the Tubus Fly on 700c wheeled bikes. What kind of tire/fender clearance does it give? The website specs are a...
The following ultralightbiking poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Top Posting? CHOICES AND RESULTS - Yes, 1 votes, 16.67% - No, 5...
Howdy Y'all Sorry for the delayed response... I've been slave to needle and thread for a few days. Gary said.... "Is your frame bag one big compartment or does...
I mentioned the other day that my old Spinacci aero bars might make a good front stuff sack mount, well I weighed them and they're heavier than I thought, 305...
... Ha! : ) Maybe it's a Bay Area thing. It's a style. (And I bet these items don't seem pricey to their customers.) The style, to me, seems like a merging...
Gary was wondering how Jeff's barbags would work on road bars. Since they just strap tight to the bar they interfere with riding on the tops. I see a possible...
After shopping around and looking at different scales and their costs here is what I ended up buying. I got it for 9.50 plus 9.995 shipping, it's from ebay. ...
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...
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...
Just a thought... : ) As a secondary consideration, perhaps. Anyway, would tips on UL bikes, shoes, helmets, (OK, why not all accessories---e.g., bladderfolk...
... From: Jim Foreman To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:29 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...
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: ...
... 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...
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...
... One approach to me that seems thrifty is to just look at your current load and take stuff out. Make a UL set-up just from things you already have. Modify...
What's your take on twig stoves? I've used mine a few times now and it's fun and works and is cheaper than a penny and seems simpler than alcohol or Esbit. But...
There seems to be some confusion about the twig stove Jeff and I are referring to. Here's the stove: http://www.imrisk.com/woodgas/coffeestove.htm It's made...
My first big bike tour. I studied the books. I saw the photos. I read the "what to bring" lists. I had everything I needed. I'd done lots of camping/packing. ...
I know this article has nothing to do with ultralight biking but if you're looking for an interesting read, Kent's a great writer, you might want to check this...
A friend sent me this link. http://www.csun.edu/~mjurey/penny.html It claims to be more efficient than the run of the mill homemade alcohol stove. Does anyone...
I couldnt help laughing with a great sense of understanding at some of the external stuff (bad roads, weather, etc.) but this guy has to be commended for...
