tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post6129756149444778557..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Nearly strandedJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21472051167166192112009-07-06T09:13:13.732-06:002009-07-06T09:13:13.732-06:00This gap in updates reminds me of the Iditabike. I...This gap in updates reminds me of the Iditabike. I hope we're not soon to read about a race ending mishap. That'd suck.Craig, The Flanders Fat Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440903092957497625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3108980916541073772009-07-03T17:33:01.378-06:002009-07-03T17:33:01.378-06:00Alaska's governor just quit, but I bet Jill do...Alaska's governor just quit, but I bet Jill doesn't! <br /><br />HOMER 2010!Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-39465765310819111782009-06-27T04:28:37.112-06:002009-06-27T04:28:37.112-06:00For future reference, carry a few zip ties. Worst...For future reference, carry a few zip ties. Worst case - zip tie the block to the spokes and ride fixed. Sucks downhill but keeps you moving up hill. Plus zip ties come in useful for everything. We did 10k on gravel with my panier rack zip tied to the frame on our tour. TSK carried most of my weight but I still had a good 20kg on the rack and it lasted the day.Trepid Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071442052388717266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76792904953878393692009-06-26T08:24:08.326-06:002009-06-26T08:24:08.326-06:00Oh those damn sticky pawls! I had a similar probl...Oh those damn sticky pawls! I had a similar problem on the Van Isle 1200 a few years ago, but in my case the springs had broken. I got a wheel exchange, lost a few hour sitting at the side of the road out in the wilderness feeding hordes of ravenous mosquitos ... but I finished. You will too. <br /><br />Next time this happens, remember this little trick: Sometimes if you pick up the rear end of the bike and slam it back down on the ground you can often get those sticky pawls to reengage. Sounds goofy I know, and it is a real pain, but when nothing else is possible, this can get you rolling again. <br /><br />But I bet like me, you'll have your hubs and head set serviced annualy from now on. this truly is a case of an ounce of prevention.<br /><br />Yr Pal Dr CDr Codfishhttp://www.drcodfish.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77724031892374877122009-06-25T21:34:18.314-06:002009-06-25T21:34:18.314-06:00Freehub replacement is fairly easy, all it involve...Freehub replacement is fairly easy, all it involves are a few wrenches and the proper sized allen wrench. Remove the gear clucter, unscrew the nut off the end of the axle, remove the axle, then use the allen wrench to unscrew the freehub body off the hub, then screw the new one on. You can clean the hub bearings while your at it too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71684028966303917662009-06-25T21:30:46.113-06:002009-06-25T21:30:46.113-06:00Keep it up, you can push through!Keep it up, you can push through!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-57651670412532016372009-06-25T16:07:34.123-06:002009-06-25T16:07:34.123-06:00From across the other side of the world in Austral...From across the other side of the world in Australia, all I can say is what a wonderful personality you demonstrate in the hardships that your endurance cycling throws at you. You perservere with courage, a cool head and still manage a wonderful writer's way with words.<br />By grace you went into the Great Divide; by will you are conquering it. Fantastic effort Jill, I feel humble to be following along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-74620911630217337632009-06-25T14:29:42.578-06:002009-06-25T14:29:42.578-06:00Just checked your location and you are on your way...Just checked your location and you are on your way again.....Yahoo!dinglearmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18950114165351091162009-06-25T14:06:44.455-06:002009-06-25T14:06:44.455-06:00Glad to see that you escaped Rawlins!
I don't...Glad to see that you escaped Rawlins!<br /><br />I don't know you, and I am not a cyclist, but I'm really enjoying following your ride. I walked the Continental Divide hiking trail last year, which took almost five months. It is fun to see you blowing through the same trail towns at such a blistering pace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37958180209963098602009-06-25T13:40:42.308-06:002009-06-25T13:40:42.308-06:00SPOT shows Jill's on the move again. Yeah! C...SPOT shows Jill's on the move again. Yeah! Can't wait to hear what happened. (Well, I'm hoping it was good!)Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46144198550839641762009-06-25T12:01:12.705-06:002009-06-25T12:01:12.705-06:00Hope everything works out with your bike! Your doi...Hope everything works out with your bike! Your doing AWESOME and I love you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971829321577186599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45553663396477434742009-06-25T10:41:19.934-06:002009-06-25T10:41:19.934-06:00I have use a shoe lace tied between my largest rea...I have use a shoe lace tied between my largest rear gear and the spokes to get home. It makes the wheel a fixed gear but it works great. Good luck the rest of the way it has been very fun to follow the race.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09741727415736471911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7996532526573341932009-06-25T09:50:23.512-06:002009-06-25T09:50:23.512-06:00I'm in Steamboat and have a 29er rear wheel th...I'm in Steamboat and have a 29er rear wheel that's not currently being used. I'd be happy to loan it to you if you need it. Let me know if I can help with the wheel or anything else. Good luck!12snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08119407393122176472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-26406048178450097712009-06-25T09:42:59.618-06:002009-06-25T09:42:59.618-06:00you are truly the most amazing woman ever! what an...you are truly the most amazing woman ever! what an adventure! Your audiocasts are so cool. I lived in Steamboat for 10 years. The fine folks of that fair western town will take good care of you. Not so sure about RawlinsMarcLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-42769869997233874362009-06-25T09:26:45.094-06:002009-06-25T09:26:45.094-06:00I wonder why the lady at the bike shop couldn’t ha...I wonder why the lady at the bike shop couldn’t have sold you a new wheel, cassette, and chain. Then you’d be on your way. Perhaps I don’t understand the full picture. Best of Luck. Use the down time to recharge.John Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-29961106062068355012009-06-25T08:50:52.930-06:002009-06-25T08:50:52.930-06:00That's it. Tell Pugsley to take the warm-ups ...That's it. Tell Pugsley to take the warm-ups off. It's time for him to get in the game.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-648555337750955832009-06-25T08:30:19.822-06:002009-06-25T08:30:19.822-06:00what happens is the pawls which are spring engaged...what happens is the pawls which are spring engaged get stuck from grime an grit. if you soak the freewheel body in 10w40 or something simalar it might get the engagement to work enough to get you to steamboat. typically the freehub bodys are not serviceable, so a replacement is what you need. Doesn't sound like the shop has much, but one could be taken off another wheel. not a good place to have problems.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304182661150258662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9700454391863242862009-06-25T08:25:30.985-06:002009-06-25T08:25:30.985-06:00Wowza - you are the (wo)man!! I think your bike ju...Wowza - you are the (wo)man!! I think your bike just hands you such trials to keep us voyeurs entertained. Thank you bike (kim?). Amazing job Jill!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825985985024703812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-2754340020369706192009-06-25T08:09:13.210-06:002009-06-25T08:09:13.210-06:00I had my freewheel go out once. Of course it was l...I had my freewheel go out once. Of course it was like 3 miles from home and about 100m from my car. So, you know, not exactly an epic tragedy. <br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30744176132933516082009-06-25T07:16:05.730-06:002009-06-25T07:16:05.730-06:00Holy Cow Jill! You have one great adventure going ...Holy Cow Jill! You have one great adventure going here. Hang in there, best of luck, and get that freewheel replaced!<br /><br />While you're waiting...the Thai food idea was a good one. :)Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75151359058328157882009-06-25T07:08:39.283-06:002009-06-25T07:08:39.283-06:00Damn girl, your 'advisors' are good, and q...Damn girl, your 'advisors' are good, and quick...by the time you wake up...you'll have all these answers! There's probably so much dust in the freehub body that the sticking theory is solid...but I agree with the later...the WD40 is a quick fix, and a 29" wheel in Steamboat will be easy to aquire...do it. <br /><br />I love the story of hardship, then your experience in the Basin...who woulda thunk?<br /><br />KeithLeslie's Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764004378193959076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53298508905314145902009-06-25T07:08:01.471-06:002009-06-25T07:08:01.471-06:00Wow, what a cliffhanger; glad you made it to Rawli...Wow, what a cliffhanger; glad you made it to Rawlins OK. Hope your bike gets fixed today, but a few more hours rest would probably be an advantage in the long run. Amazing effort!Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15225306040127820032009-06-25T06:36:55.779-06:002009-06-25T06:36:55.779-06:00Awesome. Keep going and good luck. I agree with ...Awesome. Keep going and good luck. I agree with Snakebite. When you get a chance replace the wheel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213406702138914630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23709585414249753172009-06-25T05:29:46.104-06:002009-06-25T05:29:46.104-06:00Switch out the wheel.Switch out the wheel.Snakebitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9155052904736254412009-06-25T02:44:22.857-06:002009-06-25T02:44:22.857-06:00Mike In WI say's
Good God woman - we don'...Mike In WI say's<br /><br /> Good God woman - we don't need you stranded...you lucked out and you know it...maybe after the GDR it's time to wrench all repairs and replaces yourself for awhile.<br /><br /> You are riding so Awesome. What a grand adventure this is.<br /><br /> Mike In WI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com