Camelback makes a lumbar version that holds 50 oz in a bag instead of a bottle. Not much space for stuff but keeps weight off shoulders and also you back ventilates better. I have one that I use for short to medium rides on hot days or when I dont want the bulk of a full pak
I have an...
Wow! Great publicity for road biking events. That sure looked like a hit and run on a public road when the bike ran over the guy and kept on trucking.
I hope he met his time goal in the race after that.
Different saddles . I recently got a Selle SMP that is more comfy than my WTB Rocket V. They both fit well but the Selle has a bit more padding. The Rocket is pretty rough on the taint for the first few rides coming out of winter but is nice after that. It's still nice to have just a little...
Good solid reliable basic rack. Good condition 2-3 years old. Made in the USA and better for the price than anything you will find at Wal-Mart. Carry's most bikes. Has 3 points of attachment for bikes to prevent swinging and swaying. Pivots away for trunk opening. Comes with anti-rattle...
2liter (70oz) Hydration pack has been collecting dust for several moves and still has the original tags on it. New and unused. $30
It looks like this in black:
http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/Packs/ThermoBak-2L.aspx
Also I have a pair of Shimano clipless pedals in excellent...
That new section of trail with the pink flags looked and rode a lot better than the washed out widened stuff that was the original. No evidence of wet spots or washouts this evening. Great job!
I used something similar to that in mid-80s. I was a cheap young teenager who lived on a gravel road in the Ozarks and had a skinny tired 27" ten-speed which did get taken into the woods as well. My tires kept getting thorns and snakebites so I tried a hard foam "tube" from Walmart for $15...
I had similar experiences with that White Lightning where the wax just gets out of control too quickly.
I have tried a few others but the one I like best is Rock N Roll Gold formula.
http://www.rocklube.com/gold.htm
It is visibly a little bit of extra lube saturated in mostly...