I'll keep pestering Matthew on it!

Hi Scott, Will there be an option to sign up for the "touring" category layer of the trackleaders page for TD22?

If there is not very much room you might have to run a rear rack and strap dry bag on top of it.

What do you guys think about using this k-edge mount for a k-lite? http://a.co/5JuDzcw

I needed something that goes a bit further forwards.

I would have my garmin angled slightly upwards using a kedge gopro combo with the gopro light adaptor below it. use a random bolt to secure the klite upsidedown.

If my fork only has two bottle cage bosses can I still use these?

The next 9 months are going to fly by. Cannot wait to give the race another go.

When getting a cache battery you might want to look at one that allows pass through charging. This would allow you to go from your converter (like a sinewave) to the cache battery to whatever you are charging. In other words the battery can be charged and discharged at the same time.

Here is one example: https://www.amazon.com/Jackery-10200mAh-Output-Portable-Power/dp/B00F00B9A0/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497410870&sr=1-10&keywords=jackery+portable+charger

That battery requires a 2 amp input while all the dyno hubs available only output 1 amp.

Already did, none available so figured I'd ask the collective

In the article salsa says their going to try to have a second wave of frames as soon as they can. might want to try again soon and see if an LBS can reserve one.

Hey guys I am hosting an overnighter bike pack around the san francisco peaks in flagstaff Arizona

This bikepack will occur on SATURDAY JUNE 3rd and SUNDAY 4th!

A classic Flagstaff ride that should be done at least once. Late spring and fall are the best times. This ride does have quite a bit of fire road, but it's well worth the views and incredible sections of singletrack to be had.

I'd love to get a headcount and post helpful information so I have created a facebook event in the mean time

https://www.facebook.com/events/112346409312356/

Here is a link to a really well made description of the loop and includes a GPX file to follow on your garmin devices.

https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6476940

Thanks for reading. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me or reply to this topic.

Having used an alfine11 and now have a rohloff hub. I can honestly say the rohloff is the better choice. My alfine had a lot of problems holding oil and didnt like even being a millimeter out of adjustment for cable tension. this caused miss shifts occasionally and eventually one gear broke and was completely unusable. My rohloff has been amazing i've never had a problem with shifting and it has built in safeguards if you do happen to missshift on a climb. If you ever get an alfine, make sure its the Di2 version.

I bought a new spot gen3. Whats the process for activating it? Do I activate thru SPOT web-site and then thru trackleaders? Thank you.

Yes, exactly that process.

Like the title says, I am looking for some kind of cable cutter / plier that is packable for a race like the GDMBR or AZT.

I bought a leatherman skeletool a long time ago and had to actually use the "cable cutter" part of it below the pliers and it barely worked at all. it the cut cable, but seriously frayed it and took a lot of work. Would not recommend.

Does anyone have any recommendations for this type of tool?

No backpacks, back pain isnt worth it. just get a frame bag.

This has never once worked for me. I fly with my bike on average 2 or 3 times a year for the past 6 years.
I could've bought a few bikes on the amount I've spent on the ridiculous bike fees airlines charge.

When I flew on US airways to canada and was checking in my bike. If I didnt open my big mouth and say it was a bike I would have gotten away with it. It never hurts to try and a lot of people do get away with checking in their bike as "an over sized box."

Black Labb is very correct. DO NOT CALL THE BOX A BIKE BOX!

They will charge you an arm and a leg for it. Just say it is an oversize box and pay that smaller fee.

Selling my Reba fork. Recently rebuilt with new seals from a local bike shop. Has some very small scratches from normal use but they're mostly on the decals. Probably less than 1000 miles on this fork with most of it being on gravel roads. Including the shock pump that came with the fork. Steerer is uncut and star nut installed.

Asking $275 plus shipping

Stuck at the airport in Calgary waiting for my shuttle. Can't wait to get to Banff and build up my bike!

Tires tires tires…..Nanos are just plain wrong for the TDR, anyone who uses them will naturally have side wall failure on gravel roads, yup it says so right here on the WTB web site….

This is the #1 tire choice for Tour Divide, the longest mountain bike race in the world stretching from Canada to Mexico along the Rockies.  It features an elevated centerline that rolls effortlessly on hard surfaces, numerous micro knob working edges providing lateral traction and predictability, and a voluminous casing designed to go the distance.  It is no wonder why the Nano is ultra endurance mega athlete Jay Petervary's favorite tire.

I will be rocking nanos, just like 2010, as they just roll so incredibly fast compared to any other tire I have tried………

but darn and big gulp and knock on wood……….wont I feel like an idiot when the sidewall goes as it surely will…..

guess I might carry something like this as my 1 luxury item… http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-274-121-maxxlite

I am running specialized fast track grid tires. Been doing a lot of overnighters and general trail riding and they are really fast with a good side wall protection.

Go custom and get exactly what you what and need.

If you change your mind I am doing the great divide from the grand depart south bound and would really appreciate a partner for 30-35 days.

Everybody has opinions here is mind,I don't think brakes or rotor sizes make much difference for the TDR as long as they are fresh and in good working order. But I really don't see why anyone would want to run 27.5 tires. Tires are the most likely thing your going to need and those are going to be the hardest to find. I mean you can get 26 or 29 inchers anywhere even Walmart , the tires I'm running I don't think they even make in 27.5. The TDR you want to roll dude it's not about nimble turning and quick acceleration. Like I said it's just my opinion.

I completely agree. Leave the min/maxing and most of your theory crafting to the people who wont sleep and want to race the TD. Pick 26 or 29, some bags and camping gear and go god damn ride.