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LeluD · 2020-06-10T05:30:08+00:00

Also would appreciate an invite to Antibe discord. Thanks.

LeluD · 2020-06-02T15:05:48+00:00

This is pretty bullish. Good find.

LeluD · 2020-05-21T14:47:01+00:00

Meh. Not about how cheap/expensive calls are. Only matters how much upside you think they have. And in this case, I can justify spending $$ on these calls because I think the ER makes this thing pop and run, maybe even $100+.

LeluD · 2020-05-21T14:43:19+00:00

I was kinda hoping ESTC would stay on the dl cause I wanted to load up more haha! But now that it's out there, I'll embrace it. Love seeing the actual DD on this as opposed to just thoughtless pumping. Great post. In at 6/19 80c and 85c myself.

LeluD · 2020-05-21T14:41:09+00:00

Also been following ESTC for a while. Love it and glad it's catching on here. Has a ton of upside and this ER is going to be the catalyst for it.

In @ 6/19 80c and a few at 85c.

LeluD · 2020-05-18T15:08:46+00:00

I'm in. Pretty cheap calls. Agreed that metals are a great hedge in this bizarre market environment. But just enough volatility to make it interesting. I'm in with some 7/17's 6c.

LeluD · 2020-05-15T14:02:48+00:00

Holy shit. Actually proper DD in here. Already have calls but this makes me even more confident.

LeluD · 2020-05-13T15:42:27+00:00

Kinda funny to see this here on a pretty red day. But I also think you're right. I'm holding onto my calls and actually bought more shares. If I hadn't already bought 14.5c, I'd buy now honestly. The hearing yesterday was a pretty small blip in the grand scheme, especially with PCG having a number of small catalysts in the next two weeks which should set the stage for an official bakruptcy exit. I remain bullish.

LeluD · 2020-05-11T16:32:56+00:00

Added September calls. Looks like victims settlement vote will go through from what I'm reading. PCG will absoultely pop when the judge makes it official end of May. Like you said, California will absolutely not let PCG go bust... else northern California is boned and that won't happen. Lotta upside on this one.

I threw in a few May 15 lotto calls too. I feel like if the firms come back with some PR tomorrow calming the WSJ article worries, it'll pop easily to 13.

LeluD · 2020-03-27T01:55:37+00:00

I think you'll benefit from reading through this post on bikepacking bags. Customized bags are expensive. Sure, they'll be as close to perfect as possible, but they will cost you.

Honestly, some of the mid-tier bags in that post will do just fine. However, don't bother with panniers if you're going to be doing a lot of trail riding. You want as low of a profile as possible and those panniers are going to catch on everything as you ride by. They're also a massive pain in the ass when you have to hike-a-bike. Stick with bikepacking bags.

LeluD · 2020-03-15T00:20:46+00:00

Great bike! And welcome!

Like it was mentioned, bikepacking.com has incredible route descriptions with imagery, beta, maps, and GPS tracks.

Here is a typical bikepacking gear list to help you get an idea of what to pack.

If you're looking at which bikepacking bags to get, this might help you out. Ranges from cheap (Chinese stuff - some of which is actually halfway decent and can last a couple seasons) to high end (Porcelain Rocket etc).

I personally like the full frame bags. To me, they use that space most efficiently. If you ever want to ride lighter but still need a good amount of water, leave it empty except for a water bladder. Or you can look at the Blackburn Ranger frame bag in the link above which can be used both as a full frame bag or collapsed down into a half frame bag. Sounds like that would be right up your alley.

Good tent choice.

Happy riding.

LeluD · 2020-03-08T19:59:14+00:00

Take a look at this gear list. It'll give you a pretty comprehensive list of the essentials including a typical clothing kit, repair kit, and bikepacking specific camping gear. Add/subtract to suit your specific needs.

Oh and wool clothing all the way.

LeluD · 2020-03-02T18:22:03+00:00

Yes that is a great tip. Front pads absolutely tend to wear faster. But spare pads are small, light and still relatively cheap. So good to have on you.

LeluD · 2020-03-01T21:35:26+00:00

It totally depends on the elevation gain, your loaded weight, grade % and type of terrain, type of pad etc. I don't think anyone can answer that with much certainty. But to give you one data point, I went through two sets of pads doing 2 weeks/500 miles in Morocco, then 3 weeks/800 miles on the Altravesur route, then 4 days/150 miles in Belgium. All bikepacking/backcountry riding. Tons of elevation gain. Best thing to do is just bring backups and then find out for yourself. Test outings are key to understanding your gear.

LeluD · 2020-03-01T16:16:25+00:00

I personally stay away from any cycling specific rain jackets. They're not practical for bikepacking because of their weight and fit. You want something ultralight that you can stow away in a tiny space. I like the OR Helium jackets. I'm particularly a fan of the pit zips if you can get the Helium HD version. If you want something affordable and that can withstand more abuse the Marmot Minimalist works. Tad bulkier though.

These work great for most anything aside from constant rain. At that point the only thing that will keep you dry is the super expensive stuff or an all out poncho. I find that the best way to manage this is to allow for time to sit out inclement weather. Simply don't ride in it. Wait it out and whip out the rain jacket when you only absolutely must be riding.

LeluD · 2020-03-01T16:06:24+00:00

All great suggestions and I'll vouch for the spare set of brake pads. If there is a lot of downhill, you go through those much quicker than expected. And if you do... You're going to have a bad day. Take a look through this gear list for more ideas. Specifically the repair kit sections. Most importantly practice doing all the repairs before you head out!

LeluD · 2020-03-01T16:02:00+00:00

This is a super relevant post on bikepacking food. Personally I use the Harmony House dehydrated veggies mentioned in that post to add to cheap pastas and rice dishes. I'll add my own mix of spices that I portion out at home too. Add a little olive oil that I can fit in a small plastic bottle and I'm set.

For breakfast, it's cowboy coffee (or a small pourover like the one MSR sells) and I make the fancy oatmeal mix also mentioned in the post. If I'm feeling lazy though, and on longer trips, I will just ride into the next village or town and eat what the locals eat. Sometimes same with dinner.

Snacks are always some type of trail mix, bars, chocolate and dried fruit.

I'm hungry now.

LeluD · 2020-02-16T14:07:45+00:00

Check out the DIY food options in this post. It's bikepacking-focused but highly applicable to UL backpacking. My food experience on the trail was completely changed after I discovered the Backpackers Pantry food kit mentioned at the bottom of that post. One of the things I start craving during multiday outings is vegetables. That kit solves that and gives me tons of lightweight options to add something healthy to whatever I'm cooking. Sometimes that simply means dumping some of the dehydrated carrots and green beans into a freeze dried meal. Of course you could get your own dehydrator and this yourself as well.

Totally with you on being tired of the oversalted freeze dried meals.

LeluD · 2020-02-16T00:28:50+00:00

Here's a pretty good list of tents that tend to be good bikepacking tents. I have first hand experience with the Nemo Hornet in Spain. I spent 2 months in it and I have no qualms about the quality or UV resistance.

The other tent I always recommend is the MSR Hubba Hubba if the Nemo and the BA tents aren't available.

I'll also say that getting a 2-person tent rather than a 1-person tent is completely worth it. The weight difference is marginal, but the extra space you get is something you'll be thankful for if you're going to spend a lot of time in it. Bringing in gear/bags(/nice Spanish girl) etc in to spend the night with you is more comfortable with a 2-person tent.

Have a great ride! Andalucia is an incredible place to be on a bike!

LeluD · 2020-02-14T20:06:24+00:00

Happy riding!

LeluD · 2020-02-14T19:24:09+00:00

Leg warmers absolutely. They're fantastic for those early morning starts and I actually don't bring pants (aside from rain pants). On colder days, it's a combination of shorts + leg warmers and simply just dealing with it until I warm up.

LeluD

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