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on: July 14, 2020, 08:47:27 AM
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bon
Location: Boulder, Colorado USA
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The countdown is on and I am excited for June 11!
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ― Charles Dickens
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #1 on: July 14, 2020, 09:34:02 PM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2020, 09:34:02 PM » |
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Please don?t be canceled!!!
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #2 on: July 14, 2020, 09:47:44 PM
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bon
Location: Boulder, Colorado USA
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2020, 09:47:44 PM » |
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Please don?t be canceled!!!
Fingers crossed all will be well. |
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ― Charles Dickens
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #3 on: July 17, 2020, 09:30:48 AM
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Pampa
Location: Superior, CO
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2020, 09:30:48 AM » |
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Yesss! I was hoping this would pop up soon. I'm in the middle of a whole lot of uncertainty right now but I'm committed to do this next year. Looking forward to this, including the race preparation discussion.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #4 on: July 19, 2020, 03:52:35 AM
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bon
Location: Boulder, Colorado USA
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2020, 03:52:35 AM » |
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Yesss! I was hoping this would pop up soon. I'm in the middle of a whole lot of uncertainty right now but I'm committed to do this next year. Looking forward to this, including the race preparation discussion.
This forum thread is a personal favorite of mine too. I hope your planning goes well! |
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Reply #5 on: July 28, 2020, 03:34:54 PM
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kiwidave
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2020, 03:34:54 PM » |
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The countdown is on and I am excited for June 12!
Note: The start in 2021 will be on Friday June 11th ... don't give them a one day head start!! |
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Reply #6 on: July 29, 2020, 09:40:33 AM
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dskunk
Location: Toronto On Canada
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2020, 09:40:33 AM » |
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Note: The start in 2021 will be on Friday June 11th ... don't give them a one day head start!!
Hello Dave, Can you post the links to the google forms here when you get a chance? Thx, Dave |
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Cheers, Dave Stowe
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #7 on: July 29, 2020, 11:33:56 AM
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #8 on: July 29, 2020, 04:45:44 PM
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bon
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2020, 04:45:44 PM » |
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Note: The start in 2021 will be on Friday June 11th ... don't give them a one day head start!!
Ha! Had this year on my mind! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #9 on: August 02, 2020, 01:35:39 PM
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DJROONS
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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2020, 01:35:39 PM » |
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Dave could you share the link to the doc vs the form as would love to see who else has signed up? |
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Reply #10 on: August 03, 2020, 11:08:10 AM
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #11 on: September 01, 2020, 11:02:17 PM
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kiwijohnmac
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2020, 11:02:17 PM » |
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Thanks for the links. Just signed up!
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2021 Preparation & Planning
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Reply #12 on: September 11, 2020, 09:21:47 AM
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Brad J.
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2020, 09:21:47 AM » |
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Lets talk gearing - what's everyone thinking?
2x or 1x
pro's con's and exp.
What do you have in the back?
Hope to be able to see everyone in 2021.
Brad
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Reply #13 on: September 16, 2020, 06:32:13 AM
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kiwidave
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2020, 06:32:13 AM » |
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Lets talk gearing - what's everyone thinking?
1xEagle with 32 AB oval ... good for knees, tired days ... loose a bit on the flat or long descents, but resting the legs a bit is OK too. I really like just changing up/down on one lever and not having to think or muck around with the gears. 2x and 3x are good too - better chain line, bigger range possible ... more gear changes, bit heavier, another cable to break. |
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Reply #14 on: September 16, 2020, 07:00:29 AM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2020, 07:00:29 AM » |
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Broke my front derailleur one 2011. Rode with only the big ring for several days... terrible.
I?m going gates belt and rohloff next time.
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Reply #15 on: September 16, 2020, 08:32:45 AM
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Iowagriz
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Not sure how I'd do it yet (what crankset would work). But 30/36 up front. I like a tighter rear cassette (11-46). Even if I have to forgo the front derailleur and manually shift the front. A taller gear for flatter days, long downhills and tailwinds.
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Reply #16 on: September 16, 2020, 02:33:04 PM
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Brad J.
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My options are 32t front, 10x51 giant xtc (Shimano SLX 12spd) or my kona libre 11x34t and 31/48t front (GRX-810 11spd) Not sure how I'd do it yet (what crankset would work). But 30/36 up front. I like a tighter rear cassette (11-46). Even if I have to forgo the front derailleur and manually shift the front. A taller gear for flatter days, long downhills and tailwinds.
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1xEagle with 32 AB oval ... good for knees, tired days ... loose a bit of the flat or long descents, but resting the legs a bit is OK too. I really like just changing up/down on one lever and not having to think or muck around with the gears.
2x and 3x are good too - better chain line, bigger range possible ... more gear changes, bit heavier, another cable to break.
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Reply #17 on: September 18, 2020, 02:08:06 PM
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Salubrious
Location: Minnesota
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« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2020, 02:08:06 PM » |
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Lets talk gearing - what's everyone thinking?
2x or 1x
pro's con's and exp.
What do you have in the back?
Hope to be able to see everyone in 2021.
Brad
I'm doing Rohloff with Gates belt drive as well. Still trying to sort out how to pack everything in a handlebar roll, framebag and seatbag. I managed the sleep system in the handlebar roll, but the seat bag engages the rear wheel when I hit bumps. So I'm very likely to run my Rouge Panda panniers and Tubus rack again. They've held up really well over the last 4 years... |
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Reply #18 on: September 21, 2020, 03:24:49 PM
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kiwidave
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« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2020, 03:24:49 PM » |
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I raced in '16 with a Rohloff (with chain). I now prefer my 1xEagle with grip shift. Belt drive is perhaps a solution looking for a problem - nice in the city though. If you run it, think about taking a spare belt (passed a racer in SRMR with snapped belt).
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Reply #19 on: September 21, 2020, 03:46:03 PM
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Salubrious
Location: Minnesota
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« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2020, 03:46:03 PM » |
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If the solution is not having to stop in Pinedale or Steamboat to replace a chain, in fact not having to stop at all to service the bike other than brake pads and possibly a flat, count me in. No lube/cleaning, maybe a dowse of water if it squeaks too much with dust.
The Gates lasts so much longer, you could easily do a yoyo before thinking about replacement. And if it fails- a spare is quite lightweight. The downside is that you have to carry the spare.
There are people that do the Divide on a single-speed, so what gears a person has seems a matter of what they want to claim. I've thought a lot about doing the Divide on a vintage bike right down to the 3-speed hub and waxed canvas bags, heck- its been done on a unicycle (yikes), but after a while I think about how hard enough it is to do with modern gear and so think about something else like dinner. So I'm not going to argue with anyone about what gears they do or do not want on the bike. But I can say this after riding Rohloff hubs for the last 15 years or so- being able to shift when you want to is really nice. As soon as the grade turns down- put it instantly in high gear and pedal lightly- the bike picks up speed sooner than you can do on a derailleur. The weight issue is gone if the belt is in play- so is the drag compared to modern 1:X drivetrains (so long as the Rohloff is broken in, which seems to take a good 1000 miles...), so it comes down to reliable shifting, not having to worry about rocks or mud snapping the derailleur mount or bending a cage... for me its peace of mind and the extra range of the gearing.
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