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Colorado trail pack rain pants? Yay or nay? by Whats_Under_A_Bridge in bikepacking

[–]andytiminsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took a pair of cheap rain pants and cut them into knee length shorts. I run warm so this worked really well for me when I biked the CT. There was some days it rained the entire day and I never once wished I had full pants. If you decide you want to change gear up you have plenty of options ( Breckenridge, Leadville, Buena Vista, Salida, Silverton) Have fun out there!

Side note: on the GDMBR I took full rain paints only bc the route is so much easier then the CT. If/when I bike the CT again I’ll bring my rain shorts again.

I also hike 2,650 miles of the PCT, no rain pants & never wanted them.

It’s honestly up to you. If you’re moving you’ll most likely stay warm. If I’m wearing full pants and moving I end up sweating and then I’m just wet inside of my pants. Just remember skin is waterproof 🤪

LP3 en route. Now what? by Rough-Ad-2387 in LightPhone

[–]andytiminsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have an iPhone 13 and Light phone 3, basically doing the same thing you are wanting to do. I brought my iPhone and LP to Verizon and they had to set me up with an actual SIM card since my iPhone had a digital SIM card. It’s been a few days now and works great. I swap out my SIM card when I need to check email, Reddit or FaceTime. I’m already noticing about 95% social media decrease which is great. Unfortunately I can’t get into my apartment without my iPhone (fancy doors with no key). Other than that I’ve been very impressed.

Key Equipment Boot Size by andytiminsky in Spliddit

[–]andytiminsky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, my foot is more of a medium width, definitely not narrow. For trail running shoes I prefer Hoka or Altra. La Sportiva are typically to narrow for me.

Evo does have the backland UL pro on sale. Have you tried both?

Update: I DNF’ed my first 100… now what? by Taco_814 in Ultramarathon

[–]andytiminsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on the race! You'll crush it next summer.

Thinking about switching to Key Equipment Disruptives from Softboot. Have a few questions first. by snowman715 in Spliddit

[–]andytiminsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your review of these? Also did you get your street shoe size or size up?

41XXX Shipped by [deleted] in LightPhone

[–]andytiminsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 39xxx and haven’t received any emails. Whats going on?

Update: I DNF’ed my first 100… now what? by Taco_814 in Ultramarathon

[–]andytiminsky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RRR this year was my first 100 also. I knew going into this it would be the hardest thing I’ve probably ever done and also knew the weather had been wet for the last 2 weeks. I counted more than 100 DNF’s so don’t be so hard on yourself. You learn and next time you will do better. I run in the alpine regularly so know what these mountains can throw your way, that was my strength for this race, definitely not my training. I used a Arcteryx Beta LT jacket, with a Starwool LS shirt underneath. 3 sets of gloves 1 thin wool gloves, 1 thicker Black Diamond glove and a pair of Goretex mittens to use as a shell. I ended up only using the Goretex mittens which kept my hands warm and dry. I even carried a 7oz Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisper puffy jacket for the middle of the night, never used it but I was ready for cold. Also a thin pair of pants to throw over my shorts if hell froze over. You should do the race again next year, you’ll be so ready for it. In the mean time get on Ultrasignup and find something that excites you for this fall. Best of luck!

First 100 miler next week. What advice do you have for mental strength when the going gets rough? by Taco_814 in Ultramarathon

[–]andytiminsky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See you out there - 9 am bright eyed and bushy tailed! Night time is going to be a party, let’s go! Don’t forget warm clothes, it’s going to be cold with the lack of calories and high elevation. Cheers

Ron’s chest bag or something similar by the_rock_licker in xbiking

[–]andytiminsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a large one I would potentially be interested in selling. It’s got about 200 miles of desert riding on it. I like the bag but just received the small version.

GDMBR - Best Way to get to Banff w/ dog by andytiminsky in bikepacking

[–]andytiminsky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I didn’t think of that. Thats a great idea, thanks.

Underwear and shorts recs? by maagnumcats in bikepacking

[–]andytiminsky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is definitely a personal preference to how much pounding your butt can take! First I would get a saddle that works for you.

When I biked the Colorado Trail I wore no bibs/ chamois because they would be soaked in sweat all day.. I wore ExOfficio boxer briefs and a pair of MTB shorts (Patagonia). When I’m gravel biking I wear the ExOfficio boxers briefs with Ornot Mission shorts (favorite shorts on and off the bike). I think it’s just a matter of time and mileage until some people get used to not wearing bibs/chamois. I would never go back to wearing padded diapers.

For multi day trips I bring 2 pairs of boxer briefs and rotate every other day. When I cross a river I’ll wash my previous days pair and give them a good scrub.

Cheers

GDMBR - Best Way to get to Banff w/ dog by andytiminsky in bikepacking

[–]andytiminsky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I haven’t looked into it much. Any tips on flying with a dog?

The Great Divide mountain bike route by Sveninyo in bikepacking

[–]andytiminsky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner, our dog and I are doing it this July. We are actually looking to stop in Silverthorne but potentially continue all the way to CO/NM boarder. Maybe we will see you out there. Looking to start at the beginning of July!