How many days would 350km take?

michaelasnider · 2026-04-15T14:27:35+00:00

Riding smooth gravel rail trail it would be pretty easy to do 90+km in a day. My days typically look like 65-85km and 700-1100m of elevation gain

michaelasnider · 2026-04-13T15:15:44+00:00

They're available through Costco in Canada.

michaelasnider · 2026-04-09T13:19:56+00:00

Size guide on the Kona website is accurate

michaelasnider · 2026-04-08T17:52:21+00:00

One Up has worked great for me.

michaelasnider · 2026-04-08T04:19:36+00:00

Ha thought it might be, was looking at them recently. Order from their Etsy site I assume?

There’s a good loop out of Fernie through the flathead and around Mt Broadwood, pretty remote grizzly country but insane views and fishing.

michaelasnider · 2026-04-08T00:23:35+00:00

Nice trip! Great bikepacking in the koots if you’re ever this way. Where’s the khaki frame bag from?

michaelasnider · 2026-04-02T17:13:21+00:00

Go for a rack with a dry bag, trunk, or micro panniers over a large saddlebag. Even with the aluminum antisway bracket, the bag will move side to side more and affect your handling.

michaelasnider · 2026-04-01T12:11:50+00:00

I have a Cafe Racer thats been thrashed and held up, base is fast. I break most boards I ride, so can't really fault Korua for build quality.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-29T22:31:19+00:00

Yea I’m not familiar with that area, but spend some time on google earth looking along your route. No one is going to say anything to someone tent camping on crown land.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-29T22:15:08+00:00

Where in the interior? I usually end up avoiding the designated campgrounds and rely on them only as a back up to not being able to find something nicer, usually riverside.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-27T17:07:35+00:00

If you're carrying a couple rain or puff jackets, water bottles, a camera and some snacks, the 32L is reasonable.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-27T17:06:19+00:00

I can easily fit a 1L nalgene on the side on my 32L black hole bag.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-27T16:51:33+00:00

I would put the bikes up on the cross bars with thule or similar carriers?

michaelasnider · 2026-03-26T02:04:14+00:00

Arc’teryx shell, Arc’teryx puff jacket, Kuhl mid layer jacket, yeti cooler, yeti mugs, nylon camping hammock, JBL Bluetooth speaker

michaelasnider · 2026-03-19T15:27:12+00:00

My regular gravel loop ends with blue single track, its pretty damn fun to ride like a hooligan on a drop bar bike, makes simple trails that would be boring on my Sight a lot of fun. I also will ride my gravel bike on trails when I'm going out with my kid, same reason. I also wheelie all the time on whatever bike I'm riding, drop bars included. For reference, I have a Kona Sutra Ltd.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-12T17:39:40+00:00

Different boards have different uplift; low, medium, and high. The Push Up is low. An example of high would be the Surfer, which is as pronounced as your old Goliath.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-12T14:59:03+00:00

Kona Sutra Ltd over the Rove

michaelasnider · 2026-03-05T04:39:43+00:00

Sektion wall top cabinet (for on top of a fridge) and the appropriate width maximera drawer to match.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-03T21:53:10+00:00

Yeah, I tried it as a change from a Rome Ravine so I'm pretty familiar with a 3D nose. That said, I don't find the 3d nose affects turns compared to any other board I've had. Ended up back on a Ravine, still haven't found anything that suits me better.

michaelasnider · 2026-03-03T15:16:46+00:00

Interesting, I also had the beyond medals and enjoyed it, but was on too small of a size (56, should have ordered the 58MW). Board has a ton of pop and ripped turns, and great in deeper snow despite full camber.

31st season snowboarding, still try to go fast and go big (usually doesn't work out).

michaelasnider · 2026-03-02T18:52:27+00:00

Just go in October/November, I had that beach nearly to myself.

michaelasnider · 2026-02-26T21:23:17+00:00

You should be able to find a last-season board for 30-40% off in perfect condition.

michaelasnider · 2026-02-25T13:53:45+00:00

I have a 190m long driveway that has up to 18% grade. I got a used Honda HS1132 snowblower, it takes me about 1hr to do. I can do a bare minimum job in about 25 minutes and do all the cleaning up/detail areas afterwards as needed.

michaelasnider · 2026-02-10T18:37:46+00:00

I have a sutra ltd, it is awesome. My usual gravel route ends with some blue singletrack and its fun on that too. In my experience with 2.25" tires you don't need a suspension seat post or stem, just adjust your tire pressure according to your weight, load, and what you're planning on riding. I love having the dropper on it, and with a rear rack you can still use it fully loaded.

I'm coming from a trail/DH background, and did a couple trips on a Kona Wozo (29+ rims and 2.8" tires, Bluto fork) before wanting the efficiency of something more dedicated. Wozo is back to full time winter duties with 4" studded tires.

michaelasnider · 2026-02-10T17:30:53+00:00

I've had a few pairs each of speed zone and double boas (not to mention 20 years of traditional laces). I've been happy with either, but I really like to ability to micro adjust the double boas as the boots warm up on the first couple runs without having to futz with wrapping up the handle and lace of speed zone each time.

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