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on: May 23, 2012, 12:52:55 PM
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Topic Name: Bass Pass
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Reply #1 on: June 03, 2012, 05:16:14 PM
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Beaglesdadi
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2012, 05:16:14 PM » |
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When you disassemble a bike, hike, camp and ride anywhere, that's some serious sh!t...well done  Matt |
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I should be out riding......
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Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 06:22:47 PM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 06:22:47 PM » |
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Thanks Matt
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Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 08:38:44 AM
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goldenboy
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 08:38:44 AM » |
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I have to agree with Beaglesdadi that if you are disassembling your bike and carrying it, you are taking it to the next level of bikepacking. Cool adventure. What are you wearing on your feet? Bike shoes or regular shoes?
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Topic Name: Bass Pass
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Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 09:17:25 AM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 09:17:25 AM » |
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Well, knowing I was going into corn-springtime conditions up high, footwear was something I debated a bit beforehand. If it were summer with no snow, I would've just worn my New Balance MT110s with platforms. While my clipless Pearl Izumi X-Alps are more friendly hiking then normal MTB shoes, they still are horrible compared to a lightweight trail shoe. I would never plan to hike in them. So, I ended up bringing both pairs. The X-Alp's for riding/camp-shoes and the 110s for the wet-snowy bushwhacking. The X-Alps were definitely the luxury item i brought (well, that and pants), but getting feet into dry socks/shoes at camp was really nice. As was changing out of wet footwear when I got back on the bike the second day. It worked really well but I'll probably try to mix it up next time I go out. Maybe NB 110s with my NB 101s. Or, NB 110s with a ankle-high lightweight camp bootie. Or, maybe just the 110s and hope my feet don't fall apart  Suggestions? |
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Reply #5 on: June 05, 2012, 10:43:23 AM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2012, 10:43:23 AM » |
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Also, for the future i have been thinking about trying to integrate a removable cleat into a set of Patagonia's new river crampons: http://video.patagonia.com/video/River-Crampons-Aluminum-Bar-WadAlthough, i don't know how how they will work with the softer aluminum Yvon is using. And, they are heavy (29oz) Does anyone know of a lighter "crampon" style clipless contraption that already exists? |
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Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 09:51:47 PM
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ScottyJ
Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. US
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 09:51:47 PM » |
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i'm imagining an SPD cleat bolted to a set of crampons with all the points cut off...
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Rad!
Nah bro, Totally tubular!
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Reply #7 on: June 12, 2012, 03:46:11 PM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2012, 03:46:11 PM » |
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Wonder how much that would weight.
Although, after thinking about it more, I bet it would be fairly weird trying to un-clip from my xt pedals with any cramponish type strap system. Wether it be river crampons or alpine crampons. They might end up being worse then toe-clips.
So then, I guess the problem is how to make a rigid crampon style attachment that isn't strap based, and would hook/integrate directly to a lightweight running shoe.
hmm..
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Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 05:42:19 AM
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bmike-vt
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 05:42:19 AM » |
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Also, for the future i have been thinking about trying to integrate a removable cleat into a set of Patagonia's new river crampons: http://video.patagonia.com/video/River-Crampons-Aluminum-Bar-WadAlthough, i don't know how how they will work with the softer aluminum Yvon is using. And, they are heavy (29oz) Does anyone know of a lighter "crampon" style clipless contraption that already exists? those are pretty cool. especially as they claim to work better than felt... video brought back some good memories of a work trip out west and the client set me up with a guide. caught more trout in 4 hours than i had in my life. |
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Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 08:31:13 PM
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caseygreene
Location: missoula
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« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 08:31:13 PM » |
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That's awesome. We do have pretty amazing fishing out here. Guess thats why I really want them to work out, cause if I bring my rod, they'd be considered a multi-use item.
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