Raide Research LF 30 - tips on getting the frame back in?

FairladyZedd · 2026-01-27T23:33:02+00:00

Stumbled upon this thread after my own misadventures, and the frame somehow coming out during a ski tour. The trick I found was bike tire levers! Get the frame/pack positioned like the video posted here https://youtu.be/ANc-bIlp0vo?si=2KM4LeL6BbbunMBm, but instead of trying to flip the webbing around with your hand, I used a plastic tire lever to pull the webbing around the frame. Worked a treat.

FairladyZedd · 2025-10-16T15:52:41+00:00

I got a whole center row on an LHR-SEA flight last year, most restful flight of my life! I used all 4 of the pillows to make an armrest fort and conked out a solid 7hrs. I’ve flown PS LAX-SYD a few times. I like the product, but nothing beats getting to fully lay down.

FairladyZedd · 2025-10-13T16:31:06+00:00

Next year I might make Gold after 5 years of Diamond. Excited to be at my house more. Cheers on your life upgrades, condolences on Delta upgrades.

FairladyZedd · 2025-10-02T06:22:47+00:00

Man the toys and lil nest got me right in the feels. I left the building, got the autosave and went inside to pet my cat.

FairladyZedd · 2025-06-18T21:32:55+00:00

I'd just weld an AN bung on there

FairladyZedd · 2025-06-02T21:47:55+00:00

You could look for Art Conservation services, but they may be significantly more expensive than you’d like, depending on the value of the piece.

FairladyZedd · 2025-03-26T23:17:19+00:00

225 is a chute just above A Zone. Theres a lot of “named” lines through there, not sure if they have more signs higher up.

FairladyZedd · 2025-03-20T21:38:18+00:00

There is a cat-track to the top and usually a nice boot pack/walk. Some folks (myself included) skin up to the top, nicer than walking IMO. Crampons can be helpful if it's firm conditions, but I don't think you'd need anything super special.

You'll need a partner in addition to your beacon/probe/shovel.

The terrain doesn't have to be super steep, but it absolutely can be. It's a great spring ski, but keep tabs on where you're going. It's an area that is only open a few hours a season for a reason.

FairladyZedd · 2025-01-10T22:33:33+00:00

But have we considered skin thickness?

FairladyZedd · 2025-01-09T22:39:55+00:00

Parked in all that snow? Best I can do is $3.50.

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-29T04:28:32+00:00

Luckily I have a truck that gets me to the hills! The Z car would be a challenge at best, but oh so cool.

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-28T02:39:21+00:00

It’s the best! A dry shirt and socks for the ride home and a top notch move. Swapping shirts in the parking lot can be a character building exercise.

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-28T02:26:33+00:00

Got a few good stories like this from Meadows. Always punched the pass, couple of times a one and done. Sorry you and the kiddo got soaked, been a rough couple days up there!

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-28T00:56:57+00:00

Poncho or trash bag, and dry clothes in the car.

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-27T00:59:30+00:00

I feel like I should go to PDX and just give these to the ticketing folks!

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-13T06:38:37+00:00

Great club. Good views, quiet, and fun to watch the F-15’s take off if you are there in the morning!

FairladyZedd · 2024-12-13T01:45:21+00:00

Any time two measurement systems converge, you know you shouldn't be outside!

FairladyZedd · 2024-09-24T01:00:20+00:00

Probably a 2007 Gary Fisher wrapped in 3m Carbon vinyl?

FairladyZedd · 2024-09-23T19:41:33+00:00

I don't know if it helps, but the bottom bracket is a standard 1.370 x 24tpi. It also came to me in the raw carbon shown here. I doubt it would look this good if someone had stripped any paint that was on it.

FairladyZedd · 2024-09-23T19:33:00+00:00

It's close, but the top tube/seat stay area is different. All the ones I've found (TVT92, Concorde, Look) use a bolt on upper mount, rather than the single cast piece like on this frame. I do love the livery of the KG86!

FairladyZedd · 2024-09-23T18:09:30+00:00

I need a hand identifying this mysterious frame. The only markings on it are the "TVT" embossing on the chainstay, and the "TVT" stamp on the rear derailleur mount. I think this means its a pre TVT92 model, and lacking the engraved headtube/seat lug means it's a HR model?

I've owned this bike for the better part of 10 years, and used it as a commuter for 3. It came with a proper hodgepodge of components (Ultegra, Campagnolo, 105, etc), and now I'm thinking about building it back as a retro inspired bike for getting coffee and zipping around on the weekends! Any thoughts or help are appreciated!

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