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    Fourth Time is a Charm: 22JTR

    Weekend project to get the Frontrunner Slimline rack and OVS Nomadic 4 installed. Took the advice to plus up. 4-man tent for us three. Couldn’t be happier. Break in run scheduled for two weeks.
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    Fourth Time is a Charm: 22JTR

    Like many others, I took a hiatus from building Jeeps due to work, kids, etc. I've had an 84 CJ, 93 YJ, and 04 TJ, but finally pulled the trigger on a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon when we returned from living abroad. It's a dream Jeep for me and I could not be happier with the decision. My...
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    1994 Suzuki Jimny light build

    Awesome! Great spot to be in all around. Hah. I finally pulled the trigger on a Jimny to bring back. Appreciate you posting your work.
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    1994 Suzuki Jimny light build

    Still building? Picking up my 98 JA22W this week. Looking forward to getting started
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    A couple of friends and I teamed up and hit the C&O last week. We were originally going to hit the VT brewery route, but this served as the first shake out for them. Figured we should take the first trip easy and make sure we were good to go. It did not disappoint. The shaded, well-supported...
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    GAP/C&O

    Quick search of 'C and O' and 'C&O' yielded nothing. Has anyone here done the trip? My group is contemplating switching from VT to the Pitt>DC trip in August.
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    It's definitely time for some maintenance and some new tires. Next trip is a 5-day brewery tour with some buddies in Vermont next month. Pretty excited.
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    I hit portions of the C&O on a short overnighter from home. Took the urban route all the way to the start of the C&O up to just past White's Ferry. The Good: I definitely did a lot better this trip. Given the heat wave (index at 112*), I stopped every half hour for water, and did a 45/15...
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    Trip Planning: 30JUN-03JUL: Blue Ridge Wrangler

    Anyone interested? Going for round two to conquer the course. Here's the link.
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    Appreciate it, fellas. I really did enjoy the experience. After combing through the journal entries over a beer in the AC, I'm already looking for dates this summer to try again. The work capacity is there, just gotta be smarter about it.
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    EDIT: Trying to add photos, but photobucket is sucking and Google Photos links aren't working. Will try again later. My first bikepacking trip turned into a humble pie eating contest. The 3-day Blue Ridge Wrangler ride was cut short due to safety concerns of being a first timer, being solo...
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    Updated title & OP. Heading out tomorrow for my first trip.
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    Your analogy up top resonated as I came from jeeps to bikes. I'll keep it stuffed and deal with the leaves and stuff, chalking it up to the experience. Regarding the FD, I'll put it down on the winter overhaul. Due to how much I've already invested, I'm going to ride it for a while and build...
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    I appreciate the insight, especially the tire pressure vs trail conditions. It is purely an annoyance, though I found out that the 2.3 doesn't function on the rear. With my experience being primarily on the road, with exception to riding central Texas (not a lot of leaves), my mentality is tuned...
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    Build & Trips on a '12 Trek Mamba 29er

    I should've been more specific. The tires themselves work well. However, I have little-to-no clearance under the fork for the front tire or from the front derailleur to the rear tire. After a quick google, the max recommended tire size for the Trek Mamba out of the box is 2.1. Perhaps if I...
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