[djjohnr]

I've had really good luck using a standard Zefal spring cage and Zefal bottle. The interface is way more secure than anything I've tried with the Podium. Even going through rock gardens with a full magnum bottle there's zero movement. They have a side load version and small bottles, might be worth checking out.

http://www.zefal.com/en/bottle-cages-thermoplastic/67-wiiz.html

http://www.zefal.com/en/14-bottles

 

[mtg]

We have one of those Zefal cages at the shop as well. It’s almost a home run, but the stack height of that cage is too tall such that that bottle would rub the frame with some combinations.
There are many bottle cages that are almost exactly what we need, but nothing I’ve tried so far checks all the boxes. We’ll see about the Birzman, and I’m still looking into custom made cages.

 

[HAB]

I’m still looking into custom made cages.

I keep meaning to make one to hold a tallboy, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

[Da Peach]

I have the planet bike side load carbon cage. Works well, but I just noticed that the bottom lip/loop is cracked. Not sure how that happened.

 

[jackalope]

I have the planet bike side load carbon cage. Works well, but I just noticed that the bottom lip/loop is cracked. Not sure how that happened.

 

[Rockland]

Here's what I'm running. If Wolf Tooth makes those B-Rad brackets - I just made my own. Call it the B-Cheap. Arundel side loader, Specialized 24 oz (I used to run Podium bottles before this bike, but the tit is just too tall). Bracket has a pair of countersunk holes, and another pair of tapped holes. Moves the whole setup down as close as possible to the shock. Had to elongate the holes in the cage to fine tune. Dremel made short work of that.

Edit: Picture doesn't want to show.

 

[rideit]

When exactly will the crew be in Moab?
Trying to sell a trip to wifey...

 

[SkaredShtles]

When exactly will the crew be in Moab?
Trying to sell a trip to wifey...

Start the hard-sell NOW. Because Dave's.

 

[mtg]

When exactly will the crew be in Moab?
Trying to sell a trip to wifey...

We roll into town on Thursday, get a quick ride in the afternoon/evening, and the main rides are Friday, Saturday, and a shorter one on Sunday.

 

[rideit]

What dates, may I ask?

 

[mtg]

https://ridegg.com/events

October 25th-28th
GG Camping Weekend
Bucket list trail rides, late-night campfires, and a few special GG surprises.

• Registration info coming soon

• Location: Moab, UT

 

[rideit]

hmmn. My birthday is Halloween...

 

[6thElement]

hmmn. My birthday is Halloween...

Halloween is our how high can we ride on the CT to hopefully do a West Jefferson loop.
Somehow snowed out last winter in the worst snow year for decades

 

[rideit]

We got snowed out 1/2 way through White Rim on my birthday once. Had to backtrack, and go out the way we came.

 

[SkaredShtles]

We got snowed out 1/2 way through White Rim on my birthday once. Had to backtrack, and go out the way we came.

We did UPS/LPS in the snow once... the Notch is REALLY fucking slippery when it's wet.

 

[rideit]

Funny enough, slickrock is surprisingly grippy in the snow/wet.

 

[rideit]

https://ridegg.com/events

October 25th-28th
GG Camping Weekend
Bucket list trail rides, late-night campfires, and a few special GG surprises.

• Registration info coming soon

• Location: Moab, UT

Where are you guys camping/staging out of?
I might be able to pull a day of this off.

 

[mtg]

Where are you guys camping/staging out of?
I might be able to pull a day of this off.

Goose Island, near the bottom of Porcupine Rim.

 

[Westy]

You better be ready to be on one like an angry person on rocks in a few days.

Is there a coherent version of this post?

 

[kidwoo]

Is there a coherent version of this post?

If someone in the bike industry can understand it, you have no excuse,

 

[roflbox]

https://ridegg.com/campingweekend

 

[canadmos]

https://ridegg.com/campingweekend

Reading the camping details.

What is a vault toilet?

 

[roflbox]

Reading the camping details.

What is a vault toilet?

composting toilets, aka hole in ground with toilet seat attached

 

[canadmos]

composting toilets, aka hole in ground with toilet seat attached

Ah, an outhouse for the non-dentites.

 

[mtg]

It’s going to be a good time, as always.

 

[roflbox]

 

[jonKranked]

Just curious... Anyone rock a rear fender on a Megatrail?

 

[roflbox]

Just curious... Anyone rock a rear fender on a Megatrail?

yes, it is a front mud guard zip tied to top part of the triangle

 

[jonKranked]

yes, it is a front mud guard zip tied to top part of the triangle

That's what I was thinking of doing. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[rideit]

So, is there a ride schedule posted?
I will be down there with the Fam, trying to figure out if I can get a ride in with you guys.
Will be riding Thursday pm, Friday, and Saturday.

 

[mtg]

Yep, the ride schedule is on the website: https://ridegg.com/campingweekend

 

[rideit]

I am going to petition for Friday, mag7 to portal.
I will let you know ASAP to reserve a small demo.

 

[mtg]

Sounds good. Make sure to register, link is on the webpage with the schedule. To reserve a demo, email the Shredquarters, Bikes@RideGG.com.

 

[6thElement]

At least the forecast looks like it's going to improve by then, TWE is currently only open from LPS down.

 

[rideit]

If I am not camping with you guys and riding one day, is it still the same registration cost?

 

[velocipedist]

@mtg

I still want a real one.

 

[mtg]

If I am not camping with you guys and riding one day, is it still the same registration cost?

The cost is ala carte, click the Register Here button and there are a few drop down menus to remove options that you won't be participating.

 

[SkaredShtles]

At least the forecast looks like it's going to improve by then, TWE is currently done until next summer.

Fixed that for you!

 

[mtg]

I've ridden The Whole Enchilada in late October before, after Burro Pass had been snowed in, then dried out. It might happen, maybe not, hence this:
Saturday Oct 27th - Whole Enchilada Shuttle (or as far up as we can go)

 

[rideit]

Hunh, I tried, and the price still shows the $65.
Got any tips?