What bike do YOU need for The Divide

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4 ай бұрын

Choosing a bike for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route or you next big ride can be quite challenging. I have slipped down the rabbit hole a few times, and really got caught up in the details. Here’s a simple version of what I think are some important considerations to make when choosing a bikepacking rig. I aim to keep my setup as simple as possible. I try to give you some practical advice for your current set up, or ideas for something more affordable in the future.
Let me know if the comment section if you have any further questions.
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Gear worth checking out:
- Ergon GP1 BioKork Grips: backcountry.tnu8.net/9gkzZ3
- Son 28 Dynamo Hub: nabendynamo.de/en/products/hu...
- Recommended power bank: amzn.to/49hyAgC
- Recommended fast charger: amzn.to/3T3IdtH
- Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ-X Headlamp: amzn.to/3T1Q4ru
- Sinewave Cycles Revolution: www.sinewavecycles.com/collec...
- Race Face Chainring Single Narrow Wide 32T: amzn.to/49i8Xft
- 10 Speed Shimano Cassette: backcountry.tnu8.net/DKoemd
- 11 Speed Shimano Cassette: backcountry.tnu8.net/q4MxvL
- Shimano Deore Derailleur: backcountry.tnu8.net/m5MEv1
- Shimano Hydraulic Disk Brakes: backcountry.tnu8.net/Y9enYj
- Brooks B17 Standard: bit.ly/3I0POTm
- Velocity Blunt SS Rim: bit.ly/3T0faa6
- RenèHERSE Utanum Ridge 650B: www.renehersecycles.com/shop/...
- RenèHERSE Fleecer Ridge 700c: www.renehersecycles.com/shop/...
- Tubeless valve stems: backcountry.tnu8.net/3eQZad
- Tubeless Tape: backcountry.tnu8.net/baXNKk
- Surly Midnight Special: surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight...
- Salsa Cutthroat: bit.ly/4bHFbSS
My Wheel Builder:
www.redshedcycles.com/
If you want to know more about the efficiencies of a son dynamo hub:
www.cyclingabout.com/dynamo-h...
Looking for a used bike? These are some resources I like:
- Pink Bike: www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list...
- Surly & Salsa Trader FB Group: / salsaandsurlytrader
- Surly Bycilcle Trader FB Group: / 573286689472701
Other resources for GDMBR Info:
- Adventure cycling association Map set: www.adventurecycling.org/rout...
- Great Divide Mountain Bike Route - Trail Info & Rider Stories FB Group: / 825014527629477
- Tour Divide Race: Gear, Advice, Tips, Pics, Chat, Training FB Group: / tourdivide
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@sandraknuth5766 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed your comments and opinions. As an old Granny, I am section biking from Jasper to Whitefish this summer on my old hard tail REI Novara Ponderosa mtn bike. I am ready to go. Got a tune up and new Vittoria Mezcal tires with tubes. I did a section of the Great Divide several years ago with this bike and only got one flat tire. If I was doing the whole trail, per your suggestion, I might consider getting tubeless tires. To tell you the truth, I am scared of tubeless tires because I saw a tubeless tire and rim totally disintegrate during this year's Giro de Italia after the lead cyclist, Tadej Pogacar, front wheel hit the side of a cobblestone. It was unbelievable to see the tire and wheel crumble. There were lots and lots of tubeless tire flats during this race.

@erics9214 4 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear your comments. I've ridden the Divide one and a half times and agree with many of your comments. My bike had a 1x setup which I converted to 2x before the first trip. I didn't go with drop bars because long descents with drops bother my hands. I used Jones bars, which I was very happy with. Wider tires are good for the reasons you mentioned, and I also think they protect your rims and wheels from the pounding of the trail. I also thought about a dynamo hub, but in the end thought it was simpler and cheaper to just carry a battery bank. I do try to avoid riding in the dark. Like you, I saw people riding all kinds of rigs. In general the MTB type rigs seem to work better for most people.

@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I always think its funny to imagine what people rode on this trail 20 years ago, Probably lots of long days out there.

@FastMoSF 4 ай бұрын

I’m doing this tour later this year. Can’t wait to see your other videos as I’m preparing.

@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын

you're going to love it!

@Crankingit 4 ай бұрын

Nice video! I've always said that you can tour on anything, a more appropriate rig just makes the riding easier. Also I totally agree with you about the dynamo hub, I haven't used mine hardly at all. A 20,000mAh power bank is more than enough to keep all my cameras and devices charged.

@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын

I wanted the dynamo so badly. I feel like pavement touring, I would be great and I would use it a lot more often.

@Simon-tg7jg 4 ай бұрын

Really looking forward to your Great Divide series :)

@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sticking around for it!

@keithhunter3910 19 күн бұрын

Oh, I see how it's gonna be... another rich guy with a dynamo hub! 😉

@MoveWithMurph 17 күн бұрын

lol to me real wealth is a dynamo, I don’t even need electricity anymore!

@stevemullin1195 3 ай бұрын

I have a surly bridge club xl 27.5 in a 1x11 that I'm planning on touring with. Looking at upgrading my WTB ST+ i29 rims to velocity clysdale cliffhanger rims with 36/40 spokes to handle my body and gear weight. Planning on the PCBR this fall.

@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын

Damn those sound like some burly wheels! Have fun!

@DiogoRossi-mo4if 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the videos! It looks like you rode it by yourself, did you?

@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I did, met some folks along the way though

@TylerandKari 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious how you liked the brooks saddle for the tough trails/mountain biking. I feel I’ve heard not ideal compared to others for that style of riding, but I’m hating my saddle on my bike and really considering the brooks.

@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын

I love it, the main concern it’s keeping it away from rain. Luckily the saddle bag blocks most of the mud from the bottom, and I have a rain cover in case it’s wet. When things get too bumpy I’m standing anyways. I don’t think I would ever really ride on anything else. Just keep in mind, the break in period is minimum 50 hours, it will continue to get better from there, but it’s a rough start. I feel like I hit maximum comfort after 200 hours. I have 11,000 + miles on my current one.

@TylerandKari 3 ай бұрын

@@MoveWithMurphthanks for all that info. May be making the switch. Appreciate it.

@stevemullin1195 3 ай бұрын

How did you get your bike and gear up to banff for the start then the return home from the end of the route.

@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын

I took the train to Glacier and caught a ride with a friend to Banff. At the end I rode to El Paso and flew back. My bike was denied by southwest when I went to check it because my bike box was too large. I would recommend not flying with them. I had to literally beg and plead to let it fly. United is a bit more liberal with their oversized luggage policy apparently.

@stevemullin1195 3 ай бұрын

@@MoveWithMurph where did you start the train trip from? I'm looking at taking amtrak from LA to Vancouver this fall to do the PCBR...assuming I survive the aids ride this year on my new bike.

@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын

@stevemullin1195 I started in Detroit’s and changed trains in Chicago.

@stevemullin1195 3 ай бұрын

I have a brooks b17 saddle on my BC and I was wondering if you put the saddle rain cover on and rode on it when it rained. Did you use their cream to brake in the saddle? I've got a 545 mi tour in June over 7 days from SF to LA and I know there will be a chance of rain during that ride.

@michaellane1316 Ай бұрын

@@stevemullin1195 I have the Selle Anatomica. Leather is definitely different. Came across a feller who did the same, ( came across a post ), He dipped his saddle in 105-130 deg. water, fully immersed for 5 min. checked it's pliability and needed re-immersed for longer until somewhat pliable. Not too long however, it's better for your sit bones to form the leather over time. After which he said dry off then apply mink oil on the entire seat, working in the sit bone area more heavily. Do this, then take for a 20 min ride with no bike shorts so the sit bones dimple. Then reapply more mink oil, generally rubbing in several minutes at a time. Then go out for an hour or more ride, same afterwards, reapply more mink oil in that area of where your sit bones are located. I've just now getting some longer rides on mine. Readjusting set angle etc.. It may still take awhile. You may need to adjust the tension on the seat a bit as it will soften. Not sure how the brooks is set up for this. After a few days, I've noticed pain in that area that I haven't had before on non leather seats so more research and adjusting may be needed. Happy trails.

@notpablo8369 4 ай бұрын

Why didn't you go with Surly Krampus(rigid) or the Ogre?

@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын

Those are both awesome bikes, I would happily own ether one, but I already had the midnight special, a full suspension bike and a touring rig with 40mm tires. Buying a 4th bike would have blown my trip budget, and I really don’t see myself riding those bikes very much after the trail is over.