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09-05-2020, 03:37 PM #851
loop for next summer for me I hope.
start/drop at nipika, 500 ish km, 7 ish days, max between towns 170km (2-3 days), LOTS of water to drink, and 1-3 days between showers
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ram+...3d8d97!1m0!3e1
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09-06-2020, 05:06 PM #852
Great couple of days riding with the biggins duo and goniff in central VT.
Mrs biggins on the Titusville covered bridge.
goniff and I pounding out the vert
biggins on some spectacular class 4 road
which got a little thick at points.
we passed tons of farms and farm stands
Breakfast at camp biggins
Almost 70 miles and 6100’ elevation in 24 hours.
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09-06-2020, 06:46 PM #853
Great riding this weekend. Couldn't ask for better weather.
Suicide Three
Guess the town flower
Demo day. Peruvian's next gravel trike.
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09-07-2020, 08:59 AM #854
Good times .
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09-07-2020, 09:48 AM #855
Nice job boys (and girls) ...
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09-10-2020, 11:10 AM #856Perpetual Jong
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Any thoughts on the Jamis Renegade Elite 2018 (full carbon, Ultegra components)? I have my eye on a discounted new old-stock one.
Main use would be riding on a mix of paved and gravel roads. I will probably take it on some easy singletrack, and possibly a bit of light bikepacking, but the primary purpose is riding fast on roads of all types.
I currently ride an aluminum frame/carbon fork cyclocross bike (Specialized Crux) for this, but I'm looking for a more cushy ride over rough and washboardy roads, and maybe moving up a frame size.
Other bikes of interest include the Trek Domane (with front and back Iso Speed) and Specialized Roubaix (with front Future Shock). The possibility of more front end compliance from the Iso speed or Future Shock sounds appealing to me, to cut down on handlebar vibrations and jarring, but I have not had the chance to ride either one.
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09-10-2020, 11:20 AM #857Registered User
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You may already be aware, but if not, these are really well liked. Could be a cheap way to get some compliance on the Jamis if you go that route.
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09-10-2020, 11:23 AM #858
I love my Jamis Renegade, lot of bike for the money. Super stable descender, fly down dirt roads.
crab in my shoe mouth
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09-10-2020, 03:01 PM #859Perpetual Jong
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09-10-2020, 05:51 PM #860
I got a 2019 diverge that I love. Rides single track washboard pavement...it’s been a nice summer
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09-11-2020, 07:35 AM #861
Jay Petevary and the Rodeo Labs crew really like the Redshift stem, good detailed bike config breakdown here : https://www.rodeo-labs.com/2020/07/2...igh-route-td3/ Seatpost and stem discussion starts around 5:00
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09-14-2020, 08:02 PM #862
Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
Goniff and I wrapped up the Green Mountain Gravel Growler this weekend by pedaling the southern loop. biggins had joined us for the northern ring but couldn’t make this one. He was missed.
We started/ended at my place in Burlington. 175 miles, almost 13k elevation. Lots of beers along the way (I think I gained weight).
Massive shout out to VT-Freeheel for the Maggiest of hook ups. Not only did we crash in his workshop but he cooked a delicious dinner, plied us with WAY too much bourbon, and even made breakfast in the morning.
Goniff surveying the first nights campsite.
My rig loaded for bear.
Drinking Hill Farmstead at the Three Penny taproom in Montpelier.
What’s with the plastic cups at Good Measure Brewing in Northfield?
cantdog met us for some mileage on this class IV road.
It seemed like a good idea at the time (most were close to full when we started.
Made it to the top of one of the steepest paved miles in the US with that hangover.
Fuckin Covid
When even gravel is too busy.
Where’s Kona?
The weather was great. We had a short bit of drizzle but came into Bristol and sat it out with to go beers from Bobcat Cafe & Brewery and some wonton soup.
Maple Hill Campground was closed but I emailed about our trip in advance and they let us stay.
After so much climbing the day before, starting on a downhill was nice.
Back in Burlington.
And since the official route starts/ends on the downtown waterfront...
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09-14-2020, 08:27 PM #863
^ that is so cool, I’m living vicariously through you over here. looks fucking awesome!
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09-14-2020, 08:46 PM #864
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09-14-2020, 09:37 PM #865
Some mighty fine beers, whiskey and grub this weekend. The gravel was good and plentiful, too. Best meal was the one vt-free cooked up for us. Mag hooked us up big.
Richmond path.
Go gravel crowler or go home
Drone shot?
This was a hoot. #5 https://pjammcycling.com/zone/149.US...Cycling-Climbs
Looking over at the ADKs from East Charlotte
Heading straight for Whiteface in Bristol
Bristol Memorial Park
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09-15-2020, 06:59 AM #866
You guys are killing it. Jelly!
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09-15-2020, 07:28 AM #867
Very Jelly. Looks like a great weekend and a lot more fun than building online curriculum. Glad y’all hooked up with Cantdog- yer all good peeps.
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09-15-2020, 07:42 AM #868
Nice work Gents!
Uno mas
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09-15-2020, 08:33 AM #869
Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
We are going to look at a 2020 Kona Rove ST for Mrs. P this evening. 650b wheels (I wanted 700c so we had tire compatibility between bikes), but otherwise a sweet ride.
Edited - Got it!Last edited by Peruvian; 09-15-2020 at 04:21 PM.
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09-15-2020, 07:01 PM #870
Wicked!! Need some pics for sure
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09-16-2020, 05:14 PM #871
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09-16-2020, 05:32 PM #872
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09-16-2020, 05:58 PM #873
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09-16-2020, 07:07 PM #874
Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
I can’t find the pedals I thought I had and called every shop around to no avail. I’m stopping in the used bike shop tomorrow. I can’t take a proper pic without some pedals on it.
Edited - Found some used pedals in the bin. I guess the to tube is longer than her old bike (based on frame bag) but I know the stem is much shorter.
Last edited by Peruvian; 09-17-2020 at 11:05 AM.
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09-16-2020, 07:18 PM #875
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