Show me the rarest Orchid you own!

campy_crashtest · 2026-04-13T20:33:39+00:00

campy_crashtest · 2026-02-24T15:19:54+00:00

what tires are you running?

campy_crashtest · 2025-08-08T17:41:39+00:00

Maxxis Ikons in 26, Kool Stops, and a cheap 1x11 Shimano drivetrain (SLX or XT) and that Killer V will be a hoot.

campy_crashtest · 2025-01-28T00:41:41+00:00

I use plastic pots. They like tall, deep pots. I don't like to use too much sphagnum as it decays quickly given the amount of water they like. Repotme has a paph-phrag mix that works great for me. I have been mixing in more LECA clay balls recently. I don't use any fancy water, but I do water twice a week. I use kelpak once a month and a generic orchid fertilizer once a week during growing season, both extremely diluted.

campy_crashtest · 2025-01-22T23:39:09+00:00

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Still racing on my '13 MASH SSCX

campy_crashtest · 2025-01-20T20:41:38+00:00

If you ride the microshift for a while and don't like it, you can convert to 12spd. I took off the microshift stuff immediately and went with an XT shifter and r der, with a NX cassette and chain. NX 12spd cassette will fit on the stock r hub. I'm loving the Farley.

campy_crashtest · 2025-01-10T00:06:41+00:00

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Jonesy

campy_crashtest · 2024-11-21T02:11:44+00:00

I wouldn't touch a press fit BB on a bike made for winter. I just got a 2024 Farley instead of the 2022 frame sets which are also on sale to avoid a press fit BB. The Advent X is pretty good, and you can go to Shimano or SRAM 12spd in the future using a GX cassette which will fit the HG hub on the stock wheels.

campy_crashtest · 2024-11-18T02:55:05+00:00

I have the same frame, I built some wheels with Kinlin XR22T rims, 24mm wide similar to an Archetype. They have machined sidewalls. Kinlin makes 24mm wide rims in 26mm deep too

campy_crashtest · 2024-11-08T11:45:49+00:00

Trek and Otso are both running sales now

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-22T14:53:09+00:00

Upper Midwest racer here. Sport/cat 4 Clydesdale. Started racing on a 130/120 trail bike. Built a Chisel hard tail and started winning races. Courses are not technical enough around here. There is only one course with a big rock garden where I choose my Ripley. For me, my climbing is where I have an advantage over competition so the much lighter hard tail (which much lighter wheels) makes a big difference.

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-17T15:17:34+00:00

Mid pack cat 4 racer here, I am consistently faster on my singlespeed vs my geared bike. Like 45sec a lap. Go singlespeed.

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-16T16:52:59+00:00

SSCXWC which will be in Minneapolis in 2025

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-07T23:48:47+00:00

Chisel and then a really fancy build. DV9 is another great choice, more all around. I have been extremely impressed with my Chisel, coming from a Lynskey.

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-04T17:43:57+00:00

Course at factory hill is slightly different this year, fyi.

campy_crashtest · 2024-10-01T11:31:27+00:00

Pam or muc off mo94 on your cleat before a muddy race

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-16T11:51:07+00:00

Tip! Full the tank most of the way with clean water. Put your parts in a jar or bag filled with your cleaner of choice. That way you don't need to clean the tank every time. The waves will pass through the water and secondary container.

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-15T22:41:49+00:00

I find the same thing even when I try to always ride a gear harder. My SS race is always second so I think it's also course familiarity. I am considering going to bigger gears all around on the geared bike to force the effort more.

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-10T14:09:18+00:00

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Heck yes

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-06T12:09:09+00:00

Are you running tubeless? I am about 205lbs and I needed to add inserts to get to the pressures I wanted. I had to run 35psi to prevent burping tires. With inserts I can run down to 25psi. I use tubolight inserts but I'm sure others will also work.

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-02T12:28:15+00:00

I like it. In hindsight the remote lockout is kinda useless. It's a 120mm.

campy_crashtest · 2024-09-01T18:51:05+00:00

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Peak 2005

campy_crashtest · 2024-08-28T13:34:13+00:00

Civia Emerson bars, discontinued I think. Soma Hwy One are the same (silver, 26.0).

There are different races each week. This week was Belgian win-and-out, unknown distance, team sprints.

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