SOLD.

Amazing ride and awesome post, Jesse! Congratulations. Enjoy that peaceful glow, you deserve it!

Alright, I'm moving forward with a new build and needed the above wheel set! So here's the new, revised ad...

Medium Vassago Bandersnatch 29er frame with a tapered Whisky No. 7 carbon fork. Cane Creek inset headset. Full Shimano 2x10 XT drivetrain and disc brakes. Race Face stem and carbon seatpost. Fizik Aliante XM saddle. Niner Flat top handlebar. Quick release axles front and rear. Frame and fork alone retail currently for $1050 and everything is in VERY good condition. Just over a year old, but hasn't seen much use. There is a spot of powdercoat residue on the underside of the down tube, but you can't really see it because it's hidden under the rear brake line. Frame prepped with Framesaver from the beginning.

$950 shipped - NO WHEELS OR PEDALS

I have a variety of seatposts (Race Face, PRO), stems (Race Face, PRO, Thomson), and handlebars (flat, riser, Titec H-bars, Cane Creek bar ends) to dial in fit and style if you're interested; prices vary. The frame is sized for people 5'10" to 6'2". Here's the Vassago web link: http://shop.vassagocycles.com/BanderSnatch-29er-Frame_p_9.html.

Thanks for looking.

$1200 without wheels, local pickup ($1250 shipped)
$1450 with wheels, local pickup ($1500 shipped)

I've got a serious itch for a monstercross project that I need to scratch. Hence the price drop. Thanks for looking.

Congratulations, Jefe! What a ride (beginning way back in the cold, dark months of winter). Your determination and endurance are amazing. Here's to many more adventures!

Scott and Ibis: Thanks so much for recognizing Jefe's efforts. This guy is the epitome of bikepacking: driven, adventurous, honorable, and overall just a really nice guy!

Thanks Mike! I sent you an email. Let me know what you think. Thanks to you as well Gary, but my wife can pick me up at the finish. Best of luck to everybody with your prep. Looking forward to meeting and riding with you in a week or so.

-Owen

Hi there. This is a long shot, but I've got to ask... Is anybody heading from Bend to Klamath Falls the evening of Thursday, May 22nd? With room for a body and loaded bike? In exchange for gas money? Dinner, too? If so, please give me a call! Thanks, Owen.

(303) 304-0471

Nice work! On the ride, photos, website, and organization. This is just what I need to look forward to, thanks for the inspiration. Hope to see you in May, if not sooner!

-Owen

Great, thank you Toby!

I know I'm a little late to the game, but I'm about to buy a Garmin Etrex 20 or 30 and wanted to know what else is needed for bikepacking adventures. Should I purchase the Garmin Topo GPS bundle or can I purchase Topofusion Pro instead? Thanks in advance for any recommendations. -Owen

Wow, that was (is) awesome!!! Huge congrats to Jefe and Jesse, and to all the other riders out there. Thanks so much for organizing this, Stefan! Inspiring stuff all around -- the photos, the stories, the sense of community, and the shared and solo experiences.

Best,
Owen

Ha, just saw this bit about Christoph Sauser (former World XC and Marathon world champion) over on cyclingnews.com. He is training in Breck for the upcoming Leadville 100.

Riding here in Breckenridge is flip'n awesome! My favorite is the Colorado trail. One day, when I am big, I will do the whole thing, all the way from Denver to Durango. More and less 750km sweet singletrack!

You've been warned -- best start training now!

Congrats to all the CTR finishers!

Jefe!!! I'm at a loss for words. Inspirational ride! You too, Ethan and Jesse. I hope everybody makes it home safe. Congratulations all around! Get some well-deserved sleep.

Sorry Mrs. Jakomait, I intended no such sentiment. Jesse's a major stud as well. In fact, they're ALL studs. I was just uber-impressed by Ethan and Jefe's total lack of sleep through the highest portion of the race. Best of luck to Jesse as well.
   
Quote from: omurphy on August 02, 2012, 04:51:30 AM
Wow! I only got 6 hours of sleep last night and was feeling sorry for myself until I pulled up the CTR page. Holy hell, indeed -- Ethan and Jefe are amazing! One last biiiiig push today (though I suppose they've been pushing since day 1). Mighty impressive you guys. Good luck!

Maybe you don't think Jesse is in the race but despite being 10-30 miles behind, in a 500 mile race, and from what I know of him, Jesse's in it.

Wow! I only got 6 hours of sleep last night and was feeling sorry for myself until I pulled up the CTR page. Holy hell, indeed -- Ethan and Jefe are amazing! One last biiiiig push today (though I suppose they've been pushing since day 1). Mighty impressive you guys. Good luck!

Hey all, just got back from a nice 5 hour ride and it put a smile on my face to think you guys are heading out for 5 DAYS, give or take a few! My fridge is stocked and my arm chair is beckoning. I hope the weather holds, tires stay inflated, limits are tested, friendships formed, and records broken! Best of luck to all you adventurous souls. -Owen

Yep... We're actually going to ride the Dixie 200 route in southern Utah. Didn't want to chance snow closures and I have only a small window of opportunity. Someday I'll get back to Sun Valley in the fall, but can't do it this year. Looks like an incredible area!

Thank you Casey! A singletrack hot spring tour has a nice ring to it. I'll do a bit of research and let you know where we decide to go. Thanks again for the leads. - Owen

A friend and I are looking for a 3-4 day bikepacking route in the Sun Valley or McCall, ID areas. Prefer a loop (to make logistics easier) with a taste of high country and remote wilderness. Probably ride 50-60 miles per day. Late July or August, depending on snowpack. We'd greatly appreciate any suggestions you have or resources (books, websites, bike shops) you recommend. Thanks in advance! Happy planning and riding to everybody out there. -Owen

Wow, Jefe, just ONE pint of B&Js? You deserve ten! Congrats. Hope to see you sometime this summer.

-Owen