@@kaitboyle I wouldn't call inconvenient facts "conflicting information". Marketing doesn't like facts. If these hubs are 10% faster than the previous hubs then the previous hubs were a joke and the company admits they were ripping their customers off. Hubs ain't something that needs to be studied closer with the help of quantum physics and complex AI models to get right. Hubs are hubs, there's not much you can do to make them 10% faster (unless you made your old model slow on purpose that is).
Hey there, great question, I used the PRO Missile Alloy Clip-on - you can use spacers to get them as high/low as is comfortable which is so great for bikepacking!
@@kaitboyle yep. So if I understand what you said. You rode 1250 to get there then did another 350 during the race. Wow Sounds like you're preparing for the tour divide next year. You're ready 😁
Interesting, well presented. Can’t imagine doing the 1250 mile approach with that minimal setup. And the logistics for accommodations and food pre and post race is important for other racers. Don’t like the pump in the backpack as hard items back there create a risk for spine fractures during a crash. Better lashed to the frame, IMO.
Thanks! Did you see my video with the whole bikepacking setup? I converted the bike to race mode once in Emporia, it was quite loaded for the ride there! I stayed at a house while in Emporia, right in town. Between an easy walk to a store and generous friends who loaned me a car for errands, the logistics worked out smoothly. There's a place in the pack that keeps the pump away from my spine - agreed that is a concern and in this pack it works for me.
Nice set up and break down 👍🏻….I’ve a Revelate mag tank and the magnetic closure lost its grab so I rubbed a strong magnet on it to re-magnetise it 🥳Can you Bluetooth planned routes from Kamoot direct to that Garmin solar ? Thanks 🤟🏻
Intersting Kait, don't ride but setting up for the gdmbr folks coming by my place this year, lots of water, places to camp property or shelter for ALL riders. Silly " how i set up for awesome riders on the GDMBR"? Might just see youtube channel myself of riders out here. Again great meeting you hot sulfur springs. Best wishes to you!
Can't believe you were able to get your sleeping bag, bivvy, thermarest, and pillow all in one bag in the front. Good breakdown on gear. It's so hard to get everything on a small bike!
Seeing you today hot sulfur springs colorado, bit surprised, asked you day rider need water? Then i looked, dang that bike is tight, you don't need help, got bike just fine. Then you said home town, well your in colorado on a bike, best wishes.
Kait, have you considered trying an oval chain ring? I recently have and I am happy with the results. Climbing certain steep slopes is easier, and some previously not conquered climbs have now been flattened ever so little.
I haven't! I have been curious about those, I should probably try one sometime, I just haven't as I have very sensitive hips so I've been inclined to keep my set up as it's working. But testing one out wouldn't hurt! Thanks for the suggestion.
