tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post4150146832203729000..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Hauling out the big rigJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68373825971485560952008-01-28T20:07:00.000-07:002008-01-28T20:07:00.000-07:00I'm with ahunkofburninglove, imagine a canvas wind...I'm with ahunkofburninglove, imagine a canvas windsock (plastic would be better even) snow isn't that abrasive and as long as its tough enough to last the distance all the bulky/lighter gear (clothes etc) could just drag behind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63634549884985009632008-01-28T12:36:00.000-07:002008-01-28T12:36:00.000-07:00Anonymous packer - I know your work! I have a coup...Anonymous packer - I know your work! I have a couple of Lone Peak Packs (I used to live in Utah). I like how I had the option of getting gray ones to match my bike. I didn't get any panniers but did get other various types of packs.Frederick Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567138670418380309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-90753680055970551402008-01-28T10:41:00.000-07:002008-01-28T10:41:00.000-07:00I used to work for a small shop that makes pannier...I used to work for a small shop that makes panniers etc. in Salt Lake City (www.lonepeakpacks.com). They have the best pannier suspension system I have seen. The hooks that attach the pannier to the rack have a pin that goes through the hook and a part that pivots down and over the rack. It really locks the pannier to the rack. I have never had any problems with losing panniers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73182340089471251322008-01-28T01:27:00.000-07:002008-01-28T01:27:00.000-07:00Thanks all for stopping by.Doug ... I didn't get a...Thanks all for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Doug ... I didn't get a chance to read your comments until after I got home from my ride, where I lost my pannier. I feel like you jinxed me! <BR/><BR/>Vito ... I agree. Those Moots snow bikes are amazing. <BR/><BR/>DG ... wish I had more courage to cull my weight down. First timers always end up carrying more than we need. Call it peace-of-mind insurance.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60941721439863591892008-01-27T19:47:00.000-07:002008-01-27T19:47:00.000-07:00I have used a profile aero bar (triathalon bar) as...I have used a profile aero bar (triathalon bar) as a high front rack. They are light and can carry a sleeping bag and a stuff sack full of stuff.<BR/>I did the ITI with one in 2001.<BR/>DougCold Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762875503629622704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78431126538249235632008-01-27T18:46:00.000-07:002008-01-27T18:46:00.000-07:00I'm still a snowbike newb, but I can think of a fe...I'm still a snowbike newb, but I can think of a few more reasons to avoid racks and panniers. <BR/><BR/>Snowbikers may be "fat", but they're still weight weenies. No rack equals no rack weight.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately the goal is to carry only the necessary gear in as reliable and simple manner as possible. Fewer zippers and fewer connection points to work loose equals greater reliability. Losing a rack bolt during a snowbike race could have serious consequences.<BR/><BR/>Negative temps make you rethink details that don't even register above freezing. Being able to work everything with mittens on can save digits. <BR/><BR/>Learning to race self sustained in arctic conditions makes summer enduro's seem like cakewalks. Great stuff.<BR/><BR/>DGNeve_r_esthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329919180492986371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-55873251211822650692008-01-27T14:36:00.000-07:002008-01-27T14:36:00.000-07:00Looks like Jay Petervary is using the same type se...Looks like Jay Petervary is using the same type setup, and he's planning on going to Nome. Check out the picture of his sweet Orbea rig on his blog: http://www.jaypsdirt.com/<BR/>Your dedication and hard work will definately pay off. I rode the Resurrection Pass Trail in July and was cold (40's and raining), I can't fathom the conditions you are training in.Fl hifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223488430746390662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-13345271847357477872008-01-27T14:11:00.000-07:002008-01-27T14:11:00.000-07:00hOW ABOUT A CETMA RACK? yOU COULD PUT A COUPLA PIZ...hOW ABOUT A CETMA RACK? yOU COULD PUT A COUPLA PIZZAS ON IT.Frederick Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567138670418380309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-86719064654036550712008-01-27T12:16:00.000-07:002008-01-27T12:16:00.000-07:00Jill, the site Doug sent you has some great pics o...Jill, the site Doug sent you has some great pics of an awesome bike. Don't know what this guy invested, I don't even think I want to know. However, looking at the pics of this bike and others makes me think that a rack of some type on the front of your bike may not be a bad idea. It seems to me that it would add more stability to your load. <BR/>Then I say to myself, "What the hell do I know and why am I giving advice?" <BR/>It seems to me that you are getting everything dialed in the way you want it. Your training, gear choices, etc. all seem to be going well. I do believe you are going to great.<BR/><BR/>Ride On!<BR/><BR/>Nigity - "Always keep a smile in your heart."Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35782819823643550042008-01-27T07:45:00.000-07:002008-01-27T07:45:00.000-07:00Just wanted to say I love your blog. Your photos a...Just wanted to say I love your blog. Your photos are beautiful, and you have a very easy writing style. Thanks for sharing your Alaskan riding adventure, and stay warm out there.FishrCutB8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01796633855881631465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-24420257410972758822008-01-27T07:31:00.000-07:002008-01-27T07:31:00.000-07:00http://lacemine29.blogspot.com/2008/01/focus-narro...http://lacemine29.blogspot.com/2008/01/focus-narrows.html<BR/><BR/>If Mike C goes with panniers, it's good enough for me!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63662128561537473522008-01-27T07:08:00.000-07:002008-01-27T07:08:00.000-07:00Jill, Interesting (to me at least) that I just did...Jill, Interesting (to me at least) that I just did a post on this yesterday. You make some good points. But I think I'm still going to try panniers in the AH135. The two small ones I used last year aren't held onto the racks by much, but they never came off. I've had them come off on dirt trails, never on snow. The other set of panniers I might use are my commuting panniers. They are saddlebag panniers, no way they'll come off. Plus the trail is groomed for snowmobiles so I won't have to worry about clearance. <BR/><BR/>If I weren't going with panniers, Eric's stuff at Epic sure would be nice. He's making some great equipment. I might even look into replacing my ATV handlebar mitt pogies with some of Eric's pogies for next year.<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo.....you're having a great month of training leading up to February. You are definitely well-prepared and are going to do great in the big race.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-50122512534575237532008-01-27T05:01:00.000-07:002008-01-27T05:01:00.000-07:00How about a sled that is triangular, not in profil...How about a sled that is triangular, not in profile but if you were looking from front or back. But the 2 sides would be just like the bottom in shape......so if the sled rolled over it would just land on another one of its bottoms, until the next big bump or tight curve and it would roll back. <BR/>Probably not wise to have water in it I guess, in case it spilled.........probably would be frozen anyway.rocking R rusticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173461420385700988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-4191651183281742362008-01-27T00:42:00.000-07:002008-01-27T00:42:00.000-07:00Ok, you draw some good view points on the pannier ...Ok, you draw some good view points on the pannier scenario I admit. I was voting for them initially. I'll be very interested in hearing if you saw any or not at the event. Descending with a sled just sounds plain scary! As always, good luck with the training.<BR/><BR/>and btw, you have one more vote for the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com