I run the Surly Edna (4.3) the whole year on my Mukluk, they are working fine in snow too.

The Ryde Trace 35 and Trace 42 shall be available in the UK. BTW, I’m riding a Surly ECR too, with Rabbit Hole’s around a Rohloff hub. I’ve tried 2.4” tires, that works as well

With a Rohloff hub, 32 spokes are sufficent; also for loaded bikes.


—sigma7

I don't think so, from the pic the hoods look like SRAM hydraulics, I know the guys set the levers up on the Rohloff so one side upshifts & the other downshifts, I'll see them this week so will see what, if anything I can confirm.

GM uses a rohbox, which is made by GEBLA. Details at rohbox.com


--sigma7

A nice video about GDMBR late in the year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa_28YltsuY


-- sigma7

HFWIW, I'm building a TD bike for 2016 after a year of reviewing multi forum posts and I am going with Rohloff and dynamo hub (SONS).

That's what I ride since years, the whole year (about 6.000 miles/year) w/o any issue. My 1st Rohloff has about 40.000 miles on.


-- sigma7 (w/ 3 Rohloff equipped bikes)

He mentioned an issue with his knee in one of the last calls. According to the SPOT points, he spend the last night in/at the hospital in Helena.


-- sigma7

Banff Airporter takes bikes too, probably the easiest (and cheapest way) to travel from Calgary to Banff.


-- sigma7

I can't believe that the weight of the Mountain Equipment Helium is right. The total weight of the ME Helium 250 is over 600g, according to the ME site (which sounds OK to me, my ME Helium 400 is a bit under 800g). The weight of my sleeping system (as used in 2011) is 1930g.

TaR ProLite 3 Short w/ Stuff Sack	425
EXPED Bivy Bag eVENT/PU w/ Stuff Sack	670
NORDISK Salo +9°/+5°/-10°	835

In 2013, I'll use the ME Helium 400 (rated +4°/+1°/-16°). A bit warmer, and less bulky. The sleeping system above was a bit too cold (in 2 or 3 nights with temperatures below 0°, in August). I'll probably use a lighter bivy bag; a tent is not required. (IMHO)


-- sigma7

The Place Cafe, WY   132   Sec. 2   71,5

The Place Cafe might be still closed. It was closed in 2011. I've been told is was closed in early 2010.


-- sigma7

seriously?

Yes.

I removed it, must have fallen out of my top bag. I didn't leave anything in the wood.

Probably. I've found it about a meter 'behind' the tree shown in the picture. I've carried the sticker to the next town.


-- sigma7

Stephen, I've found your sticker on the ground, about 3 weeks later

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sluttyduck/5983139272/#


-- sigma7

In June 2012 I'm going to line up at the "Grenzstein-Tropy".

Same for me. See you there.


-- sigma7

Worst case scenario you're stuck with a single speed, hopefully in a good ratio.

you can change the gears with an 8mm open-end wrench (on the disc brake compliant EX version). I didn't have any problem with my Rohloff IGH since more than 30.000 miles.


-- sigma7

Finally, it's a decision each one must made. I plan to race the TD in 2013, using the Rohloff IGH.


-- sigma7

Is the energy suck from the dynamo noticeable?

No. I believe, that fully loaded mean the Rohloff IGH sucks energy. Yes, a bit. Anyway, I love my Rohloff IGH. I rode the Great Divide with my Rohloff IGH equipped 26" MTB. I meet a racer from UK, we rode several hours together. While his bike was faster on the downhills (probably due to race tires and 29") we climbed with the same speed. I meet him in northern NM, where he had already replaced his rear tire 2 times, the front tire 1 time and the chain (XTR) 2 times. I died not changed tires (Marathon Extreme, used before the start) or chain (Campagnolo Record 9s). I strongly believe that the reliable, but a bit heavier, strategy is bottom line not slower compared to the light and replace strategy.


-- sigma7

... racing at home the www.Grenzsteintrophy.de

I'll race the GST next year.


-- sigma7

I've used an Rohloff IGH on the GDMBR (Banff to Abiquiu), with a Campagnolo Record C9 chain. I've tensioned the chain once, took less then 10 minutes. I meet a racer around Canon Plaza, he had replaced the chain twice; which takes some time too.


-- sigma7

I'm using an Exped Bivy Bag (the eVent only version) since more then two years. Reliable, but heavy.


-- sigma7

Is there away around this section?

I've forded at 17th July, took less then 10 minutes.


-- sigma7