Hello all. I have a used but straight pair of Kris Holm rims I'd like to trade. They are 38mm wide, 36 hole, no dents or weird bends. I am looking for a 32 hole dynamo disc brake hub. Any takers? Also any other interesting trades considered.

Still have this fork if anyone is interested. I am very open to trades. I just want it gone. Make me an offer.

Yes, it is. It is the stock Pugsley fork, 135mm spacing, offset for use with a stock rear Pugsley wheel. Full length steerer tube and in the box.

Any interest in this fork? Still available.

No interest in these at all?

I just sold all my other bikes and built up a pugsley with 29er wheels and the titec jones bars as a commuter\mtb\one bike to rule them all, and plan on getting the fat wheels soon. A few hundred miles later, I am in love. These bars may never leave the bike.

Would you trade for a never used Topeak Bikamper tent? No problem if no, just thought I would throw that out there.

Another thing to consider. The problems you have stated are caused by the fluid boiling and causing problems. What about mechanical brakes? No fluid, very easy adjustments, and worst case, you can carry an extra cable. 

I bought from wheelmanron.  Everything went well. Thanks for a smooth deal

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

Hello, Ron here. I have a Topeak Bikamper tent that I will never use. It is new, I just unrolled it in the living room to see if I would fit into it. I am open to any offers, don't be bashful. I would like a frame bag for my 20" Pugsley, or something else. Maybe an msr dromedary bag? Or how about $40? I just want it to go to someone who will use it. Make an interesting offer.

This probably won't be relevant for you, as I'm sure your dropouts are vertical, but on the horizontal dropouts on my Crosscheck, the BOB QR would slip every trip, unless you tighten it down ta-hell, and that will eventually bust the QR Skewer. No beef on the BOB Skewer, really, since it's really abusing the piece of gear, but switching to Bob Nutz works a dream with the same bike.

Remember on a tour to bring along a few extra pins, those things are easy to lose.

I would agree totally. I forgot to mention issues with horizontal dropouts. Sorry about that.

The BOB skewer seems low quality, but trust me, it is quite strong. I have been using one for over 10 years, never one problem. But the solid axle does much to stiffen up the ride. Plus, loading the trailer and tire pressure play a big role in how it rides also. Heavy items low and back, and lower the tire pressure. As far as converting your DT, all you have to do is buy a 10 x 1 solid 187mm axle, and slide it through. Install the nuts and tighten. You may need some washers to keep the nuts from bottoming out, but no modifications are necessary. I just used this trick yesterday. I work at a shop, and I had to true a DT wheel. No skewer, so I just used a 10mm axle to hold it in the stand. No problem. Good luck with your set up.

Hello all. I have a set of Nitto Noodle bars in the 48cm width. They are in very good shape, never crashed, 26mm clamp diameter. I would like $50 plus shipping, or I may be interested in trades. Let me know what you have, I may say yes. I am looking for a set of 9 speed shimano bar end shifters that I would trade for. I would also be interested in a large seat bag.

Thanks for reading.  

So I don't have to buy tabs. I have run out of tabs, but never twigs. Plus, as I have been a mechanic for most of my life, if I can get away from using chemicals even for a short time, it is a good thing.

I removed the depression that holds the cube in the base. To use, I open the stove so that the sides are vertical, then I push the tabs into the ground a little, basically upside down. I light a small fire under the stove so that the flames are concentrated in the opening left from the piece I removed. I use one of the side openings to feed small twigs into, and if it is real windy, I place a rock near the other opening. Takes some practice and patience, but I like it.

Occasionally I will bring a one egg wonder pan with me and make a real special breakfast of little pancakes, or if my wife is with me, corn cakes. I get some just add water or milk cornbread mix, and I mix in some rolled oats, walnuts and dried cranberries. If I can only find add milk mix, I add powdered milk so all I need to add is water.   

I have found that tasty food is the key to getting people to join me on these little adventures. Yes, I could get by on summer sausage, crackers and string cheese, but then my wife would be home alone while I have all the fun.

You all can laugh, but I dehydrate my own beans,mushrooms,peppers,onions,tomatoes and salsa. I mix all of that with Knorr steak fajita rice side dish,cook until done,then spoon it onto tortillas. 10 minute trail burritos! My wife loves it. I have used tortillas for years instead of bread when back-bikepacking. Easy to store in many packs,and tasty. For when I am alone,I take the same veggies,add some dehydrated mixed veggies and cook them with Shin Ramyun gourmet spicy ramen mix. I love it! Couscous with crumbled bacon for breakfast. All cooked on an altoid tin alcohol stove with integrated pot stand or esbit stove modified to burn wood.

 Hello, Ron here. I am the service manager for a shop in MA, near the RI border. Have been a bicycle mechanic for over 20 years. Got my first mountain bike when I was 14. I grew up in a little farm town, so lots of woods to play in. Many miles of trails to explore. Old hunting routes, abandoned logging roads, old farm tractor paths, turn of the century cemetery sites, just cool stuff to explore. My first foray into what we call real bikebacking was in 1989, my first mtb race. Rode and camped on Saturday, raced and rode home on Sunday. Did that for a few years, then got tired of the racing scene, but kept riding to camp. Fast forward a couple of decades, got married, got my wife into hiking, backpacking and mountain biking. Then last week, she tried bikepacking for the first time. Now she understands my love for it! We are lucky we live near some power line trails, so we can be at a campsite within 45 minutes, and never far from home.

 I am trying to start a bikepacking group from the shop, but as most of our clientele falls into the (no offense) racer, bike path warrior or DUI cyclist category, it is not going well. Not to belittle any of my customers, it's just not something they want to do. 

 Thanks for reading.   

 Actually, we were in North Attleboro. We started on the power line trails just past Shaws grocery store, and continued on untill we reached our destination. Not far from the house, around 6 miles, but far enough for a little adventure. We have been mountain biking for a few years now, but this was the first time she carried any real weight. I must figure out some other gear loading options, and we are looking for a sleeping bag for her. I am so excited to have her in my life to share this with! Plus,I like the challenge of setting up gear and bikes for 2 people.   

We left minutes after I wrote the post. We have been exploring the power lines in our area, and I was convinced we could find an out of the way site somewhere not too far in. 

Well, we found a great spot, along some old telegraph lines. We thought it was a cool area. The ground was covered with wintergreen, and during the night, a buck wandered so close to our tent we could smell him! I have never heard a deer mating call that close before. I just hope my wife decides to try it again. I promised her that she would be more comfortable if there is a next time.

It went well except for 3 little issues.
1. My home made alcohol stove had a small failure, but I was able to improvise with a cup and a rock.
2. In my haste and smothered with concern for my wife's comfort, I forgot my sleeping bag.
3. It went into the high 40s that night. I was okay, but my wife was hating life for the night. I would understand if she never wanted to join me again on a trip like that.

So, what did I learn from our little excursion?
1. Time to make a better stove.
2. Make sure I have things for her comfort and mine.
3. Get her a better sleeping bag, as we only have cheap fleece ones. Mine is fine for me, but she needs to be more comfortable if there is to be a future doing this.

Hello all. My wife and I are leaving on our first bikepacking trip together! I have been doing it for years like many of you, but this is my wife's first time. I am so excited! She is getting ready now, then off we go! Tales and photos to follow. Wish us luck!