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  • I’ve got a Sonder Camino drop bar gravel bike and want to find a quick and easy to bring my small (<5kg) dog along. Initially just to see if she likes it so would prefer not to spend too much money at this stage. Have an Ortlieb qr rack on the back and an OMM Elkhorn I can fit to the front. Thanks in anticipation…

    Andrew Melia

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    Posted in Choosing the Right Outdoor Gear
  • Anyone know what the new POI option 'Bikepacking.com Hub' on RideWithGPS is all about? I was playing around on the website a few days ago and noticed some changes happening in realtime- options that weren't available one minute were the next. Is this something new that hasn't been announced yet?

    William Kessler

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    Posted in GPS and App Advice
  • I am looking for recommendations and advice on a Ti hardtail purchase. Primary use would be routes like Pinyons and Pines with a lot of gravel, but also chunky forest road descents and single track. Times when its not rough enough for full suspension, but more than I want to handle on my Cutthroat. I was using an old Niner Air 9 for this purpose, but it is past worn out. I would love to find a suitable mid-high end Ti option. Something more XCmarathon oriented and quick, but also comfortable for multi-day events. I'm hung up on not wanting something too twitchy, but also don't want to be slacked out and slow. Currently looking at Chumba YauponSendero, Moots WombleMXC, Revel El Jefe. Thanks!

    Timothy Nipper Nipper

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • I have a Salsa Heyday! (2021) and was curious about fitting it with non-fat tire wheels + tires. Any recommendations for what to look for and would fit the bike properly?

    Dan Johnson

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Hi, very basic question from a newbie, “how do I save a bikepacking.com route to my favorites? Thanks

    Robert Botta

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    Posted in GPS and App Advice
  • Hi, I'm looking for a good way or adaptor to attach a BXB Goldback bag to my WTB Pure saddle, I'm may end up switching to a Brooks just to get the strap loops in the back but I would rather find a good way to work with I currently have. Thank you

    Yaakov Gamliel

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • Hi I'm looking into purchasing the 7 roads 18 litre seat pack , does anyone have any experience of this product ? The other bag /rack combination I've looked at is the Tailfin aeropack but it's a little out of my comfort zone financially!

    Jes Parr

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • How you store your lcollection of tires when not is use. Do you leave them round and stack them on floor. Do you fold them up just like they come when new. I am not sure what is the right way. Looking forward your input and suggestion.

    Sebastien Gagnon

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Hi y'all, I currently ride a Rove DL with a Wilde fork. I like the bike but miss the utility/peace of mind of a steel fork (rack/basket/front panniers). I've debated putting the Kona P2 fork back on but Im worried it's going to add too much weight and deaden the ride. I've been looking at the new Fairlight Faran 3.0 and it seems the build weight will be around 24 lbs, which is what my Rove weighs currently. I've never ridden a *high* quality steel frame before and am wondering if it's worth the cost to swap my parts over and sell my Rove frame. I primarily ride logging roads and rough paved roads with 650b 48mm Gravel kings. I'm not a racer but I do like long distance riding. Has anyone ridden the Faran and is it magic?

    Tom McCabe

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • Very silly question: is there a way to make a search in the Co-OP (I could not find one) or do we have to browse through the different pages? Thank you much.

    Nico Wienders

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Does any one have experience with the Blackburn Cage with hose clamps? I'm afraid that it would slide with 5L dry bag (with 3kg?!) on some more bumpy terrain. Thanks

    Tiago Costa

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • Howdy Folks. I’m building up a Ti Fargo frame after my last was stolen. Last bike was a 2x but I am thinking about 1x for this. I want drop bars and a large gear ratio and 1x. I know folks have done cool setups with some after market parts. I really don’t like the new GRX hoods for some reason. Looking for advice and inspiration.

    Wyatt O’Brien

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    Posted in Component Selection
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