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Reply #600 on: July 19, 2013, 05:17:54 AM
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ayayron
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« Reply #600 on: July 19, 2013, 05:17:54 AM » |
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Here's my setup: http://mowglimedia.net/journal/Still tweaking to cut down weight.....I like Joey's idea of packing enough food to not worry about getting to Silverton by 8pm, but I just don't think I have enough room for 4 day's worth of food to make it to BV, that's a $&itload of calories!
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #601 on: July 19, 2013, 05:54:05 AM
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ayayron
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« Reply #601 on: July 19, 2013, 05:54:05 AM » |
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Also - my frame was slightly damaged during my flight into Denver yesterday - somehow the rear shifter cable got ripped out of the cable stop (probably during TSA inspection, those bastards) and cracked the carbon cable stop. Anyone have experience fixing carbon frames? I'm thinking just getting some super strong epoxy and gluing it back on - any recommendations for epoxy type? Kinda need to get this fixed TODAY.....
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #602 on: July 19, 2013, 07:10:27 AM
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Matt Schiff
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Any estimates on number of hours of HAB? I'm guessing not more than 20. I figure this figure would be pretty consistent for everyone. I'm still sort of torn between two different pairs of shoes. One pair I'm almost assured of no problems, used them last year. The other pair I haul ass (Scientifically proven to increase speed by 12%) but I'm not totally convinced I won't get a blister or hot spot.
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #603 on: July 19, 2013, 07:25:50 AM
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jakomait
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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« Reply #603 on: July 19, 2013, 07:25:50 AM » |
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Also - my frame was slightly damaged during my flight into Denver yesterday - somehow the rear shifter cable got ripped out of the cable stop (probably during TSA inspection, those bastards) and cracked the carbon cable stop. Anyone have experience fixing carbon frames? I'm thinking just getting some super strong epoxy and gluing it back on - any recommendations for epoxy type? Kinda need to get this fixed TODAY..... Big bummer! For now the most reliable way to fix that is to wrap electical tape around the whole frame tube and cable. Long term you could repair it with a super strong appoxy like the 3M product called DP420 but finding it will be tough in a day.
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #604 on: July 19, 2013, 07:26:29 AM
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jakomait
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Do we have a call in number for this race?
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #605 on: July 19, 2013, 07:30:54 AM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #605 on: July 19, 2013, 07:30:54 AM » |
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Any estimates on number of hours of HAB?
I'm psyching myself out that half the time will be on my feet, ~ 100 miles of walking.
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #606 on: July 19, 2013, 07:32:46 AM
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ayayron
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« Reply #606 on: July 19, 2013, 07:32:46 AM » |
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Big bummer! For now the most reliable way to fix that is to wrap electical tape around the whole frame tube and cable. Long term you could repair it with a super strong appoxy like the 3M product called DP420 but finding it will be tough in a day.
Yeah....I'm afraid using tape or zip ties won't provide enough support for the cable housing during shifting but we'll see
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #607 on: July 19, 2013, 07:39:06 AM
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Matt Schiff
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« Reply #607 on: July 19, 2013, 07:39:06 AM » |
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Yeah....I'm afraid using tape or zip ties won't provide enough support for the cable housing during shifting but we'll see
The problem is the cable on the far side of pic? Full length housing fix that?
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Reply #608 on: July 19, 2013, 07:46:43 AM
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Joliver
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« Reply #608 on: July 19, 2013, 07:46:43 AM » |
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Great write up! I hope you see your Pop out there too. I'm sure he'll be helping you push up Stony Pass.
Thanks, Adam. I appreciate it. Nice post on your part, too. I look forward to meeting you Sunday morn!
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Reply #609 on: July 19, 2013, 07:50:59 AM
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jakomait
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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« Reply #609 on: July 19, 2013, 07:50:59 AM » |
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The problem is the cable on the far side of pic? Full length housing fix that?
Oh ya, thats a cable stop not a guide, sharp eye Matt. Go full length housing and tape that to the frame. My bike has guides that I dont even use cause full length housing is way better in grime.
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #610 on: July 19, 2013, 08:04:51 AM
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ayayron
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« Reply #610 on: July 19, 2013, 08:04:51 AM » |
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The problem is the cable on the far side of pic? Full length housing fix that?
Yep! That would solve it, thanks
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #611 on: July 19, 2013, 10:48:47 AM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #612 on: July 19, 2013, 12:06:50 PM
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Couloirman
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« Reply #612 on: July 19, 2013, 12:06:50 PM » |
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Unforseen circumstances got me delayed and stuck in Pittsburgh for a few more days, so I might not be able to make it this year after all I start my next rotation at school on August 5th, was planning for a 7-10 day pace on the course and wanted some extra buffer days built in in case I got stuck in some town in the middle of nowhere where I couldn't easily find public transport back to Denver for the flight home. Debating if I should sack up, come anyway and just risk it. I'd have to fly in Monday morning and drive straight to Durango for an immediate start so probably won't see any of you on the trail, but I hope to still at least be out there with you all in spirit. On the bright side, forecast is looking much better this week than last-- just in time!
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Reply #613 on: July 19, 2013, 12:14:34 PM
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mikedeber
Location: SLC
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holy cow I'm pumped to get out there! See everyone out on the trail
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Reply #614 on: July 19, 2013, 12:15:18 PM
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elfreako
El Freako
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Get on the plane!
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #615 on: July 19, 2013, 12:44:20 PM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #615 on: July 19, 2013, 12:44:20 PM » |
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Get on that plane for sure!
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #616 on: July 19, 2013, 02:13:07 PM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #616 on: July 19, 2013, 02:13:07 PM » |
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Do we have a call in number for this race?
Yes!!! Joe Polk from MTBCast is handling the callins. 888-866-4491 Thanks again, Joe!
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #617 on: July 19, 2013, 02:42:46 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #617 on: July 19, 2013, 02:42:46 PM » |
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Took a nice spin from Waterton to the Platte River Road and back, as sort of a final shakedown. Gonna be a nice fast finish for y'all (erm, once you get up that last hump!)
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #618 on: July 19, 2013, 02:51:20 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #618 on: July 19, 2013, 02:51:20 PM » |
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Bummed that link to Durango Telegraph isn't working here. It's a Denver thing, ain't it?
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Topic Name: CTR 2013 Planning
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Reply #619 on: July 19, 2013, 02:57:30 PM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #619 on: July 19, 2013, 02:57:30 PM » |
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Just go to their website: www.durangotelegraph.com and click on the main story!
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