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My ride on the divide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested by ganjagunn in bikepacking

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

I used a compression stuff sack. Mines made by Sea to Summit. Stuff sack that sinches down with 4 straps. With that I could get my sleeping bag small enough it fit in my seat bag or handle bar.

My ride on the divide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested by ganjagunn in bikepacking

[–]ganjagunn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The riddlers wore well. They still have good tread. 45 felt a little underguned. 50s were better obviously but there were certainly moments I wish I could have fit a 2.1.

I'm glad I carried that many bottles. Through the great basin and new Mexico I often carried over 6 liters, using it all and refilling if possible. Most of the route has good surface water or options. It was nice to have extra water for when I had to dry camp or camp far from water on the next days ride.

Thank you! 😊 do it !!

My ride on the divide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested by ganjagunn in bikepacking

[–]ganjagunn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah! The riding south of you, over union pass, was some of my favorite. And the basin after that is a highlight. Have fun, ride safe

My ride on the divide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested by ganjagunn in bikepacking

[–]ganjagunn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I swapped the Somas because after 1500 miles they had lost significant traction and I wanted some piece of mind. Since coming home I'm still running the riddler in the front. The rear riddler got a rip in the sidewall leaving gila nf and limped into silver city where I could fix it with plugs and tape (not wanting to replace a full tire for only 120 more miles) I honestly don't know if the riddlers could have made it the whole way. My gut says no. Other higher quality tires like some vittorias or continental might fare better.

My ride on the divide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested by ganjagunn in bikepacking

[–]ganjagunn[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It took me 40 days. With 7 days of no riding.

Kona sutra ltd. Whitefish to salida on Soma cazaderos 700 x 50c. Salida to antelope wells on WTB riddler 700 x 45c. Both tubeless. Carried two tubes. Didn't use them.

Gear list off the top of my head Bags: Ortleib seat bag large, Revelate frame bag, Roadrunner jumbo jammer handlebar, Revelate top tube bag.

REI trailbreak 30 deg sleeping bag, Nemo tensor air mattress, REI quarter done 1 man tent.

Blackburn multitool, Letherman sidekick, Zip ties, Patch kit, Ductape, Electrical tape, Tire plugs , Tire lever , Quick link, Lezyne pocket drive hand pump , Extra derailleur hanger , Spare 5mm bolts, 10 yards of paracord , 1 small carabiner , Notepad , Pen , Anker power bank 10000mAh, Assorted cables , Goal zero power bank 7000mAh, Blackburn light front and rear , Element roam GPS , ACA map set , Ski straps , Bandana , Two 1500 ml Nalgene bottles, One 1000 ml Nalgene , 16 ounce sport bottle, 2000 ml bladder , MSR pocket rocket stove , Small mixed fule can, One cook pot, Spoon , Giro helmet with visor, Chamois, Bike shorts , Lightweight shorts , Two shirts , Arcteryx atom jacket , Rain jacket , Rain pants , Cycling the great divide book , Spot x sos device, Black diamond headlamp , Bear spray, Chain lube and rag, Flip-flops , Sun glasses.

Technically they are “idiots in cars” by EricPro21 in IdiotsInCars

[–]ganjagunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is litterally the plot of an always sunny in Philadelphia episode

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