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• Planning to bike from Boulder to Telluride. Have to get my bike from Maryland to Boulder. Spouse said "you're not going to trust your expensive bike to strangers [BikeFlights], let's drive." Local bike shop recoiled in horror: "but think of the BEARINGS, the wind and grit are deadly, and what if you get rear ended. Keep your bike INSIDE you car." So: is wear and tear from highway driving worrisome? BikeFlights has moved a lot of bikes around. What are the real concerns?

  

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• I am an avid user of the Bikepacking.com routes. I just completed cross USA bike adventure west to east so naturally I'm now focused on "what's next"? I want to plan 2 weeks (give or take) in January 2026 in the US (or Mexico) that gets me onto gravel and into the sunshine. I'm 63 years of age and like to challenge myself but to insanely crazy! What do you recommend for route considerations? Thank you! Tony Sirianni

  

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• Rack Question - I'm not a committed bike packer and I don't want to spend loads of $ for stuff that will collect dust after my trip. I'm headed out for a week on Idaho's hot springs loop and I'll be taking my full sus Revel Rascal. I live in Canada and if I go with a full Old man Mountain set front Elkorn and rear Divide with fit kits - it comes out to be close to a thousand bucks! That's a lot for racks! I came across the Thule Tour Rack - which are 120 bucks each! Totally not sexy bikepacker chiq and with very modest weight limit that I think I could do fine with. Right now they are 120 bucks each. Anyone have any genuine experience with them? Most sources say okay for carbon frames. Thanks for any info!

  

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• I'm starting to plan out a custom 'do everything' bikebacking bike, that I plan to take on a mix of trails and road. One thing is certain -- it needs to be great at climbing, as I live amongst the coast mountains of British Columbia. I'm trying to decide on a drive train: Pinion, Rohloff, or derailleur. I've read the Bikepacking Pinion review and Inside Rohloff articles, but still wondering how to balance weight, reliability, maintenance, and performance. In particular, I find belt drives attractive because they avoid all the hassles of chain cleaning and maintenance. Any advice on how to decide? What factors should I consider that I'm missing or under-weighting? Thank you!

  

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• I'm considering adding front suspension to my rigid hardtail primarily for comfort on long, bumpy rides like the GDMBR or XWA. Despite a good bike fit (I think) that takes weight off my hands, they still get numb on long rides, probably due to nerve sensitivity from computer use. Most reviews focus on performance for aggressive riders. For someone prioritizing comfort, is front suspension worthwhile? If so, which forks would you recommend?

  

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• Flat pedal shoes that have a wider toe box, are there any good options to try? I’m wearing Brooks Cascadia because flat pedal shoes feel too narrow.

  

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• What singlespeed gearing would you recommend for bikepacking on trails in the Appalachian Mountains?

  

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