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    Navigation

    I'm looking for advice on a navigation device. This will be used primarily for bikepacking and the handful of races I enter each year. The races are typically gravel/fatbike events on forest service roads or snow machine trails. Most are not marked, but a GPX file is available. I like...
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    2018 Salsa Blackborow midtail overlander

    I made it to ride camp the first two years. What a great weekend and what a bargain. The Salsa crew really takes care of you so you can just ride and enjoy Chequamegon. The beer fairy even made a special delivery to our bikepacking site. The way they push adventure by bike designs is great to...
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    Ravn All Road Plus

    The Ulv looks more interesting to me. https://rawlandcycles.com/collections/bikes/products/ulv-frameset If I had compatible components, I'd buy a frame and build it up. Sean's bikes are always well thought out and beautiful. I don't think there is anything questionable about Sean that I have...
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    The paradox of choice

    I picked up my bike on Friday. Just a couple of rides under my belt so far, but I love it.
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    The paradox of choice

    Monday I ordered a Cannondale Cujo 2 from a local bike shop. It should arrive soon. Timberjacks are pretty much gone for now. I do own a 9zero7 fatbike. I've been riding it in the interim. I've been spending a lot of time on my Salsa Casseroll on gravel forest service roads and pavement as...
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    The paradox of choice

    I read Grant's book many years ago. Full of wisdom, much of it good. I don't remember him addressing single speeds, maybe he did. I don't believe Grant sells a SS model at Rivendell. Which model do you ride? His bikes are damn nice, but I think I'll let technology like a suspension fork, gears...
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    The paradox of choice

    Thanks for all of the feedback and advice. I'm starting to sort things out and getting ready to buy a new bike. My budget is tight. I'm selling both of my single speeds to get a bike with a derailleur. I can't afford full suspension now. I've narrowed my choices to three bikes. Niner EMD 29er...
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    The paradox of choice

    How does one choose the right bike? So many choices now. 26x4, 27.5x3, 29x2 or 3. Hardtail, FS, how much travel? I've spent the last 25 years riding in the Midwest. A hardtail SS 29er was awesome. Now I live in the mountains and gears would be nice. My knees might require it. FS too. I've been...
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    27.5 "Plus" hard tail trail bike

    That's not necessarily true. I doubt Salsa will allow REI to discount the bikes. Right now they are listed at full MSRP. End of season, sure, they can discount leftover inventory.
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    Stay tuned, something new from Salsa coming today!

    Nice bike! For anyone who has never been, I'd highly recommend Salsa Ride Camp in Seeley, WI. Especially the overnighter. Great weekend of riding.
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    Fat bikes

    That was my thought. The big tires give her a lot more confidence on dirt and rocks. I figure she can ride it on snow as well.
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    Fat bikes

    Thanks, I've got a friend who is considering buying one. She loved riding a 27.5 x 3 FS bike this summer. I thought she might like the bucksaw in summer and it would still allow her to ride on snow in winter. One bike two seasons.
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    Fat bikes

    Christophe, I'm curious what you think of the Salsa Bucksaw on snow.
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    Fat bikes

    which race? I'm looking for some gravel events out that way. The only one I've heard of so far is JayP's pursuit.
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    Fatbikes in the snow

    From my Monday morning ride at the AH135. Wolves 1, Deer 0.
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    Packing for the Alpine Loop - Salsa Deadwood

    I've demo'd the Cutthroat twice. Really nice bike, incredibly light, especially compared to my gen 1 Fargo. I liked the bike a lot, but it was not as much fun on singletrack as the Deadwood. A friend of mine is planning to run a sus fork on his. I think this would make a world of difference. If...
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    Salsa Ride Camp

    Salsa hosted their first ever ride camp in Seeley WI last weekend. What a hoot. group rides, demos, clinics, food, music, beer, and the northern lights(not airport lights MikeR). I rode a Pony Rustler, Deadwood, Cutthroat, and an El Mariachi. My test rides were 45 minutes to 3 hours on gravel...
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    Packing for the Alpine Loop - Salsa Deadwood

    I had the opportunity to ride a Deadwood last weekend. This bike rips through singletrack. I could not believe how much fun it was. I really thought it would be slow and lumbering, but I was wrong. Had a blast riding it for about an hour. The knards have impressive traction.
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    Packing for the Alpine Loop - Salsa Deadwood

    Ditto. Nice pics. I was at a salsa demo recently and they had just one deadwood. Only four exist at the moment. They said one was out for an extended test out west. Good to see it in the wild. I took a cutthroat for a ride. Damn nice bike.
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    New Salsa Anything HD Cage: Anybody have a few miles on them yet?

    I've had no problem with my anything cages and I've owned them for 4 years. I'm considering adding the new anything bags http://salsacycles.com/components/category/accessories/anything_bag I wish more companies put bosses on the fork blades. I had some added to my 9zero7.
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