tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post396416411462968078..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Back From BikepackingVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26820981859709776122013-10-17T08:53:59.831-04:002013-10-17T08:53:59.831-04:00If you want to enjoy the Alfine hub even more, get...If you want to enjoy the Alfine hub even more, get a Jtek bar-end shifter. It allows you to shift much faster and change multiple gears with one move. You can also tell without looking what gear you are in.Wes Ewellhttp://twofootartist.com/surly-cross-check-trail-bike/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2505613005791824152013-10-14T09:24:23.482-04:002013-10-14T09:24:23.482-04:00@Dave & Two Wheel Travel
I followed a route t...@Dave & Two Wheel Travel<br /><br />I followed a route that was posted by user jhl99 on the bikepacking.net forum.<br /><br />http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,3147.0.html<br /><br />Near the end of the thread is my post regarding my experiences with the the route and my .gpx track.<br /><br />It's a gorgeous area!<br /><br />-Casey<br /><br />VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55933946904301233562013-10-14T07:37:57.154-04:002013-10-14T07:37:57.154-04:00Hi
Really enjoyed the pictures.
I use Shimano Alfi...Hi<br />Really enjoyed the pictures.<br />I use Shimano Alfine but have switched to the 11. I set my chainwheel and rear sprocket for a 23" bottom gear and find the range upwards fine. The 8 is a nice solid hub but I find the big jump from 6th to 5th a bit weird. That doesn't happen on the 11.<br />Thanks for sharing.dexeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30378901675644015652013-10-12T11:46:27.750-04:002013-10-12T11:46:27.750-04:00Great post! I spend a lot of time in that area an...Great post! I spend a lot of time in that area and was wondering what route you took? Thanks!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247326352451628305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29114977166203385642013-10-11T13:20:29.754-04:002013-10-11T13:20:29.754-04:00I'll bet that if VO debuted some bikepacking b...I'll bet that if VO debuted some bikepacking bags in oiled canvas with leather trim and a couple pieces of brass that some folks might reconsider the aesthetics of bikepacking.<br /> <br />Just sayin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756647839241313998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19014904429250981082013-10-11T11:56:08.103-04:002013-10-11T11:56:08.103-04:00Nice post. I grew up around that prt of the world,...Nice post. I grew up around that prt of the world, although it's been quite sometime since I've visited. Were you bikepacking thru Dolly Sods proper or just around the vicinity? Two Wheel Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805228372058271714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17526580274848292822013-10-10T08:09:12.795-04:002013-10-10T08:09:12.795-04:00Great photos!
Going bikepacking light makes the ...Great photos! <br /><br />Going bikepacking light makes the traveling much easier once you hit singletrack. Riding a trad loaded bike touring setup on a gnarl rock garden is no fun. A bikepacking setup allows for much more nimble handling setup for when the going truly gets rough.<br /><br />You do have to watch how much you pack, although the bikerafters and alaska mountaineering bikepackers stand that axiom on its head.<br /><br />Looking forward to building up a Carmague when they become available. semi serious cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974167560109008595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47992113763844907102013-10-09T16:46:34.212-04:002013-10-09T16:46:34.212-04:00Thanks for the great photos. I am delighted to hea...Thanks for the great photos. I am delighted to hear your take on the Alfine hub, as it confirms my experience using these hubs on two of my bikes. I will never go back to derailleurs, although I do have a double chainwheel setup on one, giving me 16 usable gears in perfect half-step, with all the advantages of the IGH. Wes Ewellhttp://twofootartist.com/surly-cross-check-trail-bike/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11496055188012439602013-10-09T16:21:20.562-04:002013-10-09T16:21:20.562-04:00Nick,
Thanks. The front load actually wasn't ...Nick,<br /><br />Thanks. The front load actually wasn't very bulky, all I have was tarptent(a/b 2 lbs) and a sleeping bag and mat. It didn't noticeably affect the handling. <br /><br />The handlebar worked great, although anymore rearward sweep would probably put you in a very upright position.<br /><br />I used the Clement XC LXV 2.1" tires. I actually forgot to mention this in my original post, but I was exceptionally impressed with them. They felt very smooth on the road, while still giving great traction on the trail and gravel. I think they are a great tire for multi-surface riding. Their size was fine with me, but I usually ride 2.25" or 2.3" tires for mountain biking, and I'm not sure that those tenths of an inch provide much of a reference frame.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4946659431129172202013-10-09T15:42:36.119-04:002013-10-09T15:42:36.119-04:00Great stuff Casey! I look forward to seeing Igor,...Great stuff Casey! I look forward to seeing Igor, Scott and Chris out in the wilds. A few questions:<br /><br />Despite the apparent bulk of your front load, did you find that it played nicely with the steering geometry of the Camargue? Also, did the handlebar work well with the TT length? The frame appears to be well suited to either a drop bar or an upright bar without too much rearward sweep. What were your thoughts on the 2.1" tires for this kind of riding? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33691759511307761662013-10-09T15:08:03.532-04:002013-10-09T15:08:03.532-04:00Love it. I'm looking forward to putting the ca...Love it. I'm looking forward to putting the camargue to the test all around the pacific northwest this spring. Thanks for the preview, looks like it was a nice trip.Anoreply@blogger.com