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Here is a picture from last year of mine. You can probably see where it's too small.

The color looks very appealing in this picture. That isnone thing I hate to lose, my Krampus is dark metallic green. (Or Moonlit Seamp, as they...

And Muireann, the cheating was actually so widespread- way more than 3 people had the answers. I only caught 3 for sure.

I did give out some zeros and did a lot of lecturing. I know this year (and my district is a "year round school" so we're actually already in...

Just got my Surly Krampus back from the bike shop. Had them switch out the Dirt Wizard tires for the Knards and what a difference that makes! My...

Most of the manufacturers recommend a medium for a 5'9" rider (at the moment, anyway), and they claim a 5'7" rider should be on a small. :) 5'10" is...

I'm 5'9", but I think the whole fit problem is complicated with riding style, especially on MTBs and trail bikes, because riding styles differ so...

My Krampus has Jone H Loop bars. Making the size small even more of a problem. I'm 5'7" with a 33.3 " inseam and 21 inch arms. I use a zero-offset...

I went with a medium on the Krampus, though I could probably do a large, too, as far as my legs go, because I have a very long 34" bike inseam. The...

Are you saying I might need a large? I have Maxxis Ardents on the bike, 2.4 in the front, 2.25 in the rear. North Woods, What size Krampus did you...

The new Krampus is such a great bike, we've sold several. I agree to a tire switch for the type of riding you do. I had knards on my ECR but now have...

Yes, thinking quilts. My sleeping bag is a 20 degree bag and bulkier than I'd like for this trip, plus it will be warm. Of course going lighter means...

Could be an age thing with the steel, at least in my case. I remember the first mountain bikes and they were all steel. My first road bikes were...

Thanks for posting that video link Sky King. I had never heard of the Baja Divide ride. Having finished a supported Southern Tier tour in May, I...

The ECR sounds like a useful bike, but the Krampus sure is fun. You are the only other woman I've heard of who rides one, and that is asking about it...

I ride the Rivet Independence on my Gilles Berthoud touring bike and I have the Rivet All Road on my Surly ECR. They do not soften like a Brooks or...

Great minds think alike, Sheila. :) The Warbird got sold, so we just ordered a Krampus! I also ordered a set of Surly Knard tires for more all around...

watched a great video yesterday on the baja divide website, he says at one point they had 26 liters of water on their bikes for two people, that is...

I've got great carbon, aluminum, and steel framesets. Love them all. I like going on and off-pavement, too. Though I'm more hiking by bike than...

Put my two drop bar bikes on consignment at a local bike shop and looks like I already have a nibble on the Salsa Warbird. Not surprised, since...

I think I read a review of a similar, maybe shorter trip in Outside Magazine. They ran out of water one of the days. It's really isolated, though...

Please do. I really miss that country, so very different from where I live now. Lived in Boise for a short time back in the 70s.

That would be a dream bikepack adventure for me, too. Rough and remote country on a plus sized bike (Surly ECR?). Doesn't get any better than that....

Three days worth of water?! Whoa. I think you might need to tote a trailer/water buffalo for that. :) I'm sure you know more about BoB...

shhhh, don't tell but we might actually get out for an S24O Friday! It has been such a crazy year between work and weather this will only be our 2nd...

Thanks. The saddle is actually not bad. Has enough padding that I could ride comfy in jean shorts or slacks for a quick trip to the grocery...