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  • Do you have recommendations for natural fibre UPF 30+ clothing in 25-35 Celsius sun weather? I don’t want to wear anything above 15% synthetics content. I can see the Icebreaker 150 ace (though, I don’t know if it’s too hot for the temps).

    Felix Queisler

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    Posted in Choosing the Right Outdoor Gear
  • Hi guys, I'm looking for a narrow bikepacking-compatible clipless pedal shoe. Narrow, low-volume feet, narrow ankles. Any suggestions?

    Dennis Roscetti

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    Posted in Choosing the Right Outdoor Gear
  • Can anyone identify this rack? I thought it was a Surly 8-pack rack, but it doesn’t appear to match any pictures of the version 1 or version 2 8-pack racks that I can find. It has no logos or markings. It does has mounting holes on the underside for a fork crown mounting bracket, so it is that capability as well. Interestingly , it doesn’t play well with my surly ECR fork. The mounting holes on the shorter struts are set slightly too far back, so the holes don’t line up with the upper rack mounts on the ECR fork.

    William Kessler

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • Hi, I'm considering joining a semi-supported ride from Mexico City to Oaxaca hosted by Rutas Café Ciclista. Any information or tips on the route and experience with this outfit would be greatly appreciated.

    Charles Muzio

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • Any 3D printer experts? I'm envisioning a "water bottle" cage of sorts BUT for the Jetboil Summit Skillet. I have a spot up high under the downtube that I could mount this. I'm picturing a 3-armed, "peace symbol" with slots for a few Voile straps to hold it snug. So that the under side of the skillet faces the front tire. Thoughts?

    Patrick riley

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    Posted in How to Pack
  • Hello all, I am planning a bikepacking trip in September along part of the Golden Gravel Trail, going west from Pueblo, Colorado. It appears the trail goes right through a recent, and possibly current, burn area. Anyone have any information regarding trail conditions, closures, access, etc. for the trail between Pueblo and the Westcliff area? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

    Trent Cooper

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • Neil, if you were deciding between two amazing bikes, the Ded Reckin’ and the Revel Ranger - what do you think the deciding factors would be? Weight? Terrain? Is there a certain scenario where you would choose one or the other? Leaning Ded Reckin (assuming I can get in on a pre-order) but don’t feel like I would be terribly let down with a Ranger.

    Korey Deese

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • I'm looking for a rear rack to for my 2015 Salsa Blackborow DS. Spoiler alert...I have the Salsa rack made for it...HOWEVER...I want a rack that can accommodate the 197mm spacing AND have the three boss pack to mount..... say cages or the Old Man Mountain Hemlock system. I like the idea of being able to quickly and easily remove the "Panniers" and take them with me, (in the tent). It's there an attachment, or different manufacturer that makes a rear rack for fatbikes with a 3-boss pack feature like this?

    Patrick riley

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • What/how did you mount your water bottles like this Neil? I know the Wolftooth adapter, but this far up...?

    Patrick riley

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • I am looking to replace the pads on my Growtac Equal brakes, but I am not sure which ones to choose. Any suggestions outside their OEM which I cannot find anywhere online in there EU? They can also take Shimano, but if there are better ones, I would love to know.

    Peter Winding

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • I am trying to find a frame that can work with 27.5+ and 29+ wheels. As my MTB, I currently have a Soma Riff with 27.5x2.8 and a 120mm pike (27.5 specific). I also have a 2024 Salsa Fargo with a 29+ wheelset (29x2.8). I would like to get a MTB frame that will let me use both wheelsets. Ideally, I would like the option to run the 120 suspension fork with 27.5, and then a rigid fork with the 29+ wheelset. I would probably take off the parts from my Soma to build up a frame which would allow me to swap wheels and forks. I run single speed on my MTB, so I prefer frames with sliders.

    Jace Haynes

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • Hey my dear bikepacking peopel if got a problem with komoot i cant make a multi day trip out of e GXP file can i do somthing like that with Ride with GPS?

    Gian-Luca Forster

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    Posted in GPS and App Advice
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