3rd annual 50 Mile Ride for Project Rwanda

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  1. Pho'dUp

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    Yeah, I'm sure you can convert an M6 to SSpeed!
     
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  2. F.A.D.

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    What gears to run..... 32x18 on a 26er, 32x20 on a 26'er, 32x20 on a 29'er, or 32x22 on a 29'er........ Help!
     
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    1x1clyde Inspired by SSer's

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    Why ask, You KNOW what gear to run;)
     
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  4. Pho'dUp

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    Run the 29er. Common, who are you trying to kid.

    And bring the 18t, 20t, and 22t. B/c I know you will be carrying both a chain whip, and a cassette tool, and torque wrench in your pack Ken.
     
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    Feel free to run a 2:1 or higher. The course is all flat or downhill, no climbing involved, you know, sort of like SART.
     
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  6. J_Sims

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    shoulder issues:wave:

    Thinkin bout it:bang::bang::bang:
     
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  7. F.A.D.

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    Fine! I'll run the 20 x 34 then...... I should be able to make all the climbs then...:lol:

    I'll probably just leave the 69'er as is and bring it out as a 32 x 18 and call it a day. I don't really feel like ripping apart the 29er tonight make it a SS. I just might bring the 20t with me just in case though.
     
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    Would 52 gear inches be OK on a 29er?

    I think that park at the end should be called Oh Kneel. :)
     
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    probably not, as I am a bit outof shape with a sore shoulder..

    thinking RIP9 set up 2X9
     
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    If you are bringing all that then pack me a spare chain and I will pack you a PB&J...I got a fresh chain on but 50 miles is a long way!

    I was gonna run 34/20 but upped it to 21.

    Is there a meet spot for the STR group? I will be away from the computer until I am on the trail tomorrow.
     
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    pack me some spare knees.....
     
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    speaking of packing, uncrustables again! woot!
     
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    Oh common, Took me a beer, and watching half of 3 Kings to do this.

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    Just take off the stem/bars/shifters/brakes as one unit. Remove housing, add shorter chain and cog. Add whatever spare brakes you keep in your trunk and bars/stem. Boom done.

    Or just SSpeed the Enduro Ken. I'd love to see a 26lbs. SSpeed 6" bike. Hahaha.
     
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    I am showing up for the 50... slacker style, and yes, I will be packin' ;)

    prob is the SS is having crank issues, borrowed another set, but having chainring bolt issues... SSo I will probably show up on the gearie... I tried, meh.
     
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    Bring the 69'er out for sure. I will be on mine and I am currently running 34x20. Is yours a real 69'er or did you just throw a 29er front wheel on like me?
     
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    Yeah... I actually own a rootbeer brown trek 69'er... Don't know what posessed me to buy it. It's a neat little ride though.:-k

    And yes, I always carry spare chain with me.
     
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    if youre super old, I mean super slow, how long would it take to do the 25 miler? I's thinking about driving 1,000 miles down there tomorrow morning.
     
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  18. Fired Yo Momma

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    Don't worry I get tired just thinking 50 miles so 25 and I will already be red lining.
     
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    if you are super slow like you claim and enjoy the ride...no more than 4 hours and possibly 3:30ish
    Check out this link for riding times
    http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=2512
     
    xhuskr, Mar 20, 2009
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  20. dubjay

    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    The back contains a list of sponsors.
     
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