Going Long and Hard.

So, now we're back to this. The rest of my bags came in from Revelate. I should be able to go off the grid for a while with this set-up 😀

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-Jim.
 
Jim,

I'm absolutely fascinated with your quest to conquer these historic races. If you don't want to give away your secrets before the race, I totally get it. But at some point, I'd love to know how you are utilizing the available storage of the various bags/pack/rolls.... I see you're running the jerrycan on its side, I assume to conserve top tube real estate for stand over. Which seat bag did you end up getting? Is that your stove in the bottle cage?

This is too cool!
 
Glad you enjoy it, most people I talk to just think I'm an idiot 😀

The bags are pretty simple.

Bivy, stove, 2 jars of Reese's in the saddle pack. Pad, and sleeping bag in the handlebar roll. The bottle in the lower cage has my tools and Co2s and such in it. Spare tube, 3x24oz bottles, spare light, phone, rain gear, and snacks in the frame pack. The gas tank has about 10 hours worth of food. The Jerry Can is just there for my camera, and it's turned sideways because that's the only way it'll fit because my frame is too small. The velcro for the frame bag is in the way for me to mount it normal. 😱

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From my commute this morning fully loaded. Except I had my clothes for work in the bag instead of water bottles.

But something special came in today!!

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These are for customers but mine are on the way, I had them custom drilled to run internal Enve nipples. They will be laced onto I9 hubs. I'm praying to have them ready for Tuscobia, they will be key in having my bike under 40 pounds fully loaded. Fingers crossed!!

-Jim.

PS-My commute was very wet today.
 
jimvreeland said:
Glad you enjoy it, most people I talk to just think I'm an idiot 😀

The bags are pretty simple.

Bivy, stove, 2 jars of Reese's in the saddle pack. Pad, and sleeping bag in the handlebar roll. The bottle in the lower cage has my tools and Co2s and such in it. Spare tube, 3x24oz bottles, spare light, phone, rain gear, and snacks in the frame pack. The gas tank has about 10 hours worth of food. The Jerry Can is just there for my camera, and it's turned sideways because that's the only way it'll fit because my frame is too small. The velcro for the frame bag is in the way for me to mount it normal. 😱

10868171_10205376330709695_7943467964123313602_n.jpg


From my commute this morning fully loaded. Except I had my clothes for work in the bag instead of water bottles.

But something special came in today!!

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These are for customers but mine are on the way, I had them custom drilled to run internal Enve nipples. They will be laced onto I9 hubs. I'm praying to have them ready for Tuscobia, they will be key in having my bike under 40 pounds fully loaded. Fingers crossed!!

-Jim.

PS-My commute was very wet today.
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Can you embellish on the rims? Are you thinking narrower tires for the race?
 
Which rims are those and what advantage does eternal nipples have over standard, though I may know the answer.
 
They're 90mm wide Nexties. I'm planning on running the Dillinger5's still albeit I've seen Jay Petevary is running a VanHelga up front and a Dillinger5 in the rear.
 
mattybfat said:
Which rims are those and what advantage does eternal nipples have over standard, though I may know the answer.
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You know the answer. Protected from the elements. Like salt water, road salt, snow, etc...I also just think they will look super clean.
 
I'm not sure it's worth it these days. The narrow rims are almost exactly the same weight so you don't really gain anything other than a slightly rounder tire profile. Staying wide will allow you to still ride on the beach in the summer.
 
I have read through the mtbr nextie thread seems wider more likely to get damaged by rocks over the narrow rims. Since must of the trails I ride are filthy with rocks I figured it to be the logical choice.
 
That may be valid. But using the same logic a Crest should hold up better than a Flow, which we all know that isn't the case. I run 90mm rims now and they're still perfect even though I've ripped sidewalks riding rocks.
 
Well they are adding an 80mm to the mix so that will probably be where I sit when I order. Wonder what smoothP ordered as he is waiting on his
 
The 80mm is the same as the Light-Bicycle rim. I have a set of those coming in as well so I'll let you know how it builds up.
 
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Just gonna plop this here and dream about lacing these up next week 😀

In training news, I have been commuting with my bike fully loaded to acclimate. It's not that exciting. This weekend I'll put in some volume fully loaded. Should be sweet!!

-Jim.
 
jimvreeland said:
The 80mm is the same as the Light-Bicycle rim. I have a set of those coming in as well so I'll let you know how it builds up.
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Jim,

I enjoy reading your training thread. Thanks for sharing!

Do you or HB shop have a good amount of experience with carbon rims from Light-Bicycle?

If so, how about for 29er size?

I am wondering about lot-to-lot quality and also if there is a concern about nipples pulling thru the rims.

Thanks for your insight.
 
jackx said:
Jim, Do you or HB shop have a good amount of experience with carbon rims from Light-Bicycle?

If so, how about for 29er size?

I am wondering about lot-to-lot quality and also if there is a concern about nipples pulling thru the rims.
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I've built up maybe a dozen wheelsets using the Light rims, including the new wider profile version. Most of them have been 29er. We haven't seen any issues with them at all. They build up well and the molds all seem straight and true...

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-Jim.
 
jimvreeland said:
I've built up maybe a dozen wheelsets using the Light rims, including the new wider profile version. Most of them have been 29er. We haven't seen any issues with them at all. They build up well and the molds all seem straight and true...

-Jim.
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Hey Jim,

Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate your insight on this! I could probably get the Light rims with decent hubs laced for like half the price of ROVAL Carbon Control 29er rims which are $1200.
 
jackx said:
Hey Jim,

Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate your insight on this! I could probably get the Light rims with decent hubs laced for like half the price of ROVAL Carbon Control 29er rims which are $1200.
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That's exactly what I did. For 3 different wheelsets. So far, so good...
 
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Rode down to Second Life Bikes today to volunteer. Short by my standards at 4 hours but still a good ride. Bike was completely loaded so I got to work out some of that during my ride. The handlebar roll is so close to my tire that after a while it starts to rub and I have to re-do the strap. I'll need to work on that obviously. Although today I had shoes, change of clothes, and a jacket in there which weighs more than a sleeping bag so it may not be an issue...

http://www.strava.com/activities/231281613

Chris met me down there to also volunteer and then give me a ride back, we had a blast 😀

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I would like to hit the woods tomorrow but I really don't feel like taking the bags off my bike at this point, so...There's that.

- Jim.
 
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