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Re: Readers’ Rides: Eric Marth’s Raleigh International

Justus Z — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:30:50 -0000

I had the thought when I watched your video the other day, regarding the seat stay clearance: Could you crimp/dimple the tube or cut a tiny piece out and braze it closed or something? Seems so close. Lovely bike and story 👏

Re: Carry All the Carbs with the New Cedaero Jug Hug

Justus Z — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:42:33 -0000

*Cheddaero

Re: John Lost the Bet! Crust Nor’Easter Bike Check

Justus Z — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:27:56 -0000

Big tires, skinny tubes, can't lose

(Rim brakes, DT shifter, also can't lose 😝)

What's the tooth count on the front ring? Doesn't seem like a whole lot of gearing!

Re: The 2025 Durston X-Mid 2 is Lighter Than Ever

Justus Z — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:25:33 -0000

Because in the case of backpacking, you use your own trekking poles to support the tent, so the weight will vary based on your personal choice of equipment.

Re: Budget Bikepacking Build-Off: Virginia’s 1994 Schwinn Moab

Justus Z — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:06:20 -0000

Cool build! The dropped chainstay on the driveside is an interesting detail on this frame, is that for increased chain clearance in a small/small combo?

Re: House of Looptail Snake Belly Tires Reissue Review

Justus Z — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:57 -0000

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the ride characteristics of the Snake Belly vs the Mars if you can share.

Re: The North Face X UNDERCOVER SOUKUU Season 3 | Hypebeast

Justus Z — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:44:44 -0000

Not true, the shell is waterproof.

Re: Reader’s Rig: Johannes’s Alonukis Frameworks Custom

Justus Z — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:26:10 -0000

So elegant, nice work Johannes. Love the balanced aesthetic of rim brakes and bar-end shifters on a bike that isn't overtly "retro".

Re: Vedauwoo Rendezvous

Justus Z — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:39:01 -0000

Seth, thanks for this great route! It was beautiful and lots of fun.

For those wondering about conditions, the trail is mostly ready to go. I rode the route as mapped on May 30/31. There were about 30 downed trees in the first 5 miles or so, but mostly easy to go around, carry over, or crawl under. Only 2-3 really posed an issue and I believe crews were clearing that section yesterday after I went through, so shouldn’t be a problem anymore. Crow Creek was pretty muddy though!

There was a nasty looking section of downed trees on Hooch Trail as well, but an appealing looking single track trail presented itself on the left side after carrying over a few trees and circumvented the worst of it.

TL;DR: If you’re worried about the reports of tree fall, the trails are pretty well cleared now.

Re: Vedauwoo Rendezvous

Justus Z — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:09:27 -0000

Thanks Lewis, that's too bad, but really appreciate this intel!

Re: Vedauwoo Rendezvous

Justus Z — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:02:39 -0000

Did you find anything? I'll be tackling this shortly after you, May 30/31.

Re: Friday Debrief: Z Bar Tool, SHREDLY x Marley Blonsky, Bikepacking in Korea, and More…

Justus Z — Fri, 03 May 2024 11:15:48 -0000

If anyone has done it this spring already, I'd love to hear how conditions are!

Re: Friday Debrief: Z Bar Tool, SHREDLY x Marley Blonsky, Bikepacking in Korea, and More…

Justus Z — Fri, 03 May 2024 11:15:21 -0000

Lucas, when are you planning to do Vedauwoo? I'm aiming to drive up from Denver to do this route May 30/31

Re: Friday Debrief: Bolt-on Pizza Holder, Basket Mat, Sun Protection While Touring, and Much More

Justus Z — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:24:12 -0000

Question about the sunscreen in a Nalgene, how do you get the sunscreen out when it starts to get low?

Re: Readers’ Rides: Andrea from Cicli Barco’s Piovan Primitiva Kintsugi Gravel Bike

Justus Z — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:20:37 -0000

This looks amazing. How is the finish accomplished? I'm interested in doing something similar with a steel frame.

Re: Friday Debrief: Doggler EVO, Crank Length, Hirondelle Bikes, The Frek, and More…

Justus Z — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:31:38 -0000

That’s pretty rich, given that one of the first articles that pulled me into the vortex of this site 10 years ago was about upcycling a vintage Panasonic touring bike. Must have been a different author though, I believe his name rhymes with “Bogan Slots”

Re: Readers’ Rides: Peter’s REEB Donkadonk Fatbike

Justus Z — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:02:42 -0000

Hell yeah Peter, sweet build!

Re: The 2023 Surly Krampus is Here

Justus Z — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:44:31 -0000

Spec sheet says both builds get a Deore crank. And honestly, an HG freehub body is a win, IMO!

Re: Portland Design Works Zit Bitz Frame Bolts

Justus Z — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:55:54 -0000

I have a tangentially related question. I just bought a Nordest Sardinha (on the strength of Logan's review on this site, of course) and it has more eyelets than I currently know what to do with. Particularly with the eyelets that provide an opening into a frame tube, how important is it to fill them to prevent water ingress? Should all the holes be plugged, or is it more of an "easy in, easy out" kind of thing?

Re: Mid South 2022: Austin Reviews His Surly Midnight Special

Justus Z — Fri, 13 May 2022 00:05:01 -0000

It was an old school Lance Armstrong weight saving trick. He clearly inspired this whole build. 🤣

Re: All Terrain Bicycling: An ATB Manifesto

Justus Z — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:52:18 -0000

Great read, but I think it’s the photos here that really capture the vibe of the ATB ethos—it’s about the places they take you and the mindful pace they encourage more so than any tech qualification that defines them.

I’m surprised there has been no mention in the comments of Rivendell’s attempt to name these “hillibikes”. As with many things Riv, I find the language to be hokey, but the thinking to be spot on.

Re: Readers’ Rides: Robert’s Restored 1986 Miyata Terra Runner MTB

Justus Z — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:56:03 -0000

Nice one! I bought one of these (same year, same color) about a year ago and love it for cruising around on mixed terrain and kid-hauling around town. I dig the true restoration approach here, with just a few special details that show the owner really cares.

Re: Surly Corner Bar Review: Drop Bars For Mountain Bikes

Justus Z — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:34:45 -0000

Just for kicks, I really want to see someone put one of these on an enduro or DH rig...

Re: The Crust Romanceur is Back!

Justus Z — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:56:20 -0000

"scheduled to arrive next month"

Better get in line!

Re: The Rapha and Palace Collection Will Be Available This Friday

Justus Z — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:49:13 -0000

This being a collab with Palace, you can also try to grab it from them: https://www.palaceskateboar...

But yeah, I would think they'd want to use this to drive as many new RCC memberships as possible. These things are always a tricky balance of technical limitations, commercial goals, and marketing strategy. Compromises have to be made, and I'm sure it will be a cluster*ck anyway!