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owly wrote: Maybe go with a thread-together bb https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/bb86-92/bb86-92-outboard-angular-contact-bb-for-24-22mm-sram-cranks-black.html I just put one of these on my BB86 Warbird (well, the…
Personally, I don’t like what Jim posted on FB. I am a person that tries to see both sides to every issue. But at a minimum, one thing I can’t get my head around is why he felt it necessary to post about such a loaded…
An excellent place to start: https://bikepacking.com/index/drop-bar-mountain-bikes-29er/
I’ve been happy with the 700x45 Maxxis Ramblers this year, as well as the 45mm WTB Riddlers they replaced. I think 45mm is a great size on gravel for bikes that can handle it.
I assume we are talking about numbness issues. Happened to me once: After a long gravel event (~7 hours in the saddle?) I felt like I had been given a local anesthetic to the region. Fortunately it went away on its own…
Zurichman wrote: I would be interested in reading some ride reports on the DK100 and the DK200 after everybody is rested up. Thanks Zman I finished the 100. Felt good most of the time, although it was hot! I was told…
Scree wrote: What rim did you use with the Rambler EXO's? The rim is American Classic TCX tubeless. So far I’ve never had any blowoff issues, but the Ramblers fit on easier than any other tire I’ve tried, which does…
Scree wrote: A week ago I sent an email to Maxxis Support describing what happened. No reply, so I sent a follow up email a few days later. I still haven't heard anything from them. I can probably return it to the…
I’m with you 100%, looks like a blast!
Renegade wrote: What about camping at Melvern Lake? Shows 33 miles away Wouldn’t be a bad drive, no hotels but Melvern has cabins that can be rented.
If you’re okay driving about an hour on race day (each way) there is a holiday inn express in El Dorado that is right by the Kansas turnpike entrance...hop on that and you can probably get to the start in an hour. Not…
Renegade wrote: I am running 2.2" Maxxis Ikon on my Cutty. I can't run 650b. I have yet to run in mud to see how the tires handle. What is a good tire in 2"-2.2" range? Well, I just mentioned I used the riddler 45s for…
DerekJ_MI wrote: Many good choices out there. Much will depend on the road conditions. Last year was dry and I used 45 Riddlers and I finished just fine. I’ve used the riddler 45s for the DK100 for the last two years,…
Sad, but glad I was able to get a pair as well before the end...saw an article that one European distributor is discussing with AC ways the brand can “maintain a presence” and that the IP is up for sale, so who knows.…
RoverAl wrote: Bought mine on sale too. Great set of wheels,hubs and can handle a load for touring to boot. Still true since new. Won’t find a better set of wheels at this price point. \n \nI ended up buying these…
RoverAl wrote: This is a high value item for the price paid. Any questions about them just let me know. \n \nStill happy with these? Contemplating them since American Classic is running a big sale right now. \n