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I’m gunna have to ride the GAWR. All articles mention a database of resupply points but can’t find it anywhere. Anyone know where that might be found?
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A dear friend of mine generously gave me a large VO Polyvalent frame after I expressed interest in building up a frame from the ground up for the first time. He insisted that I could make the frame work in spite of the fact that I'm 5'7, while other informed friends in the bike industry expressed doubt that the bike would be comfortable; is the frame simply too big for me? My ideal build is a drop-bar do-it-all daily rider.
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Hi everyone, I'd like to replace the brakes on my gravel bike. I currently have mechanical Tektro brakes. I'd like to stick with mechanical brakes. Do you think the TRP Spyres are a good upgrade, or should I switch to the TRP Hy/rd hybrids? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks everyone. Davide
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Hi, I will be riding from Samarcande in Uzbekistan to Dushambe in Tadjikistan. I have identified 2 possibles routes : 1. Shortest, through the famous Anzob tunnel, passing it on a lorry 2. A bit more east, through the Pereval Rost pass. Which is the most advisable, not only on road condition but also on supplies for the option 2. Thanks a lot !
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Building an 2025 Esker Japhy and trying to decide on some solid downcountry tires. According to Esker the Japhy can run up to 2.8. On my current bike I am running 2.6 Maxxis Minion DHR II/DHF. I want to go lighter and faster without sacrificing too much toughness.
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Bike shoes for bikepacking on flat pedals. I want a shoe that'd be good all around comfortable shoe for those hike-a-bike moments as well as decent for days off. Main goal is a one shoe for all the things in order to reduce packing weight while keeping comfortable-ish. In advance, appreciate the suggestions.
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So frustrated by loss of Jones truss fork packs previously made by Revelate. Any suggestions out there? I recall some notes about a 3d printed hanger on the site but I'm looking for something a little simpler.
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Could someone point me to a bicycle air travel bag (alternative to bike box or hard case) that I could strap to my rear rack after I assemble a bike at the airport. I don’t intend to tour with it. I am willing to trade the impracticality of a wheeless- and less padded bike bag for the ability to roll it up and get around town with it. I’m on a medium hardtail (29x2.6) that I swap between a 140mm fork and a full rigid. 420mm chain stays and 750mm bars. Thanks.
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Does anyone have direct comparative experience with both the Coros Dura and Edge 1040 solar? I'm in need of a computer upgrade but I don't know if I trust the Dura given the early issues. I currently have an Edge 830 which is giving me tons of issues.
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Hi, I'm planning to cycle the European Divide next year. I already bought a set of bags and some fork cages. I'm planning to buy the Ortlieb QR rack for the bike. Do you guys have any other suggestions I can install on my bike for this big trip? I think I'm gonna remove the fuel pack because of its instability. Let me know!
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Hello folks. I’m thinking of doing the Cloud Peak 500 route in the Bighorns of Wyoming in August and am wondering if any of you have recent experience riding all/parts of this route. I’m looking for any recent intel available, good, bad or otherwise, since most of what I’ve found is several years old. Thanks for any help you can offer!
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I’m on the hunt for a rack with bottle mounts on the struts — not to avoid panniers, but because my wife’s frame is so small you can barely get anything on it. The OMM Elkhorn or Tumbleweed T Rack would both be perfect, but I live in a market where neither are available. The Mica Rat Tail also isn’t an option. Is anybody aware of any other racks outside of those three that have cage mounts?
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