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Old 07-25-2018, 04:08 PM
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It’s a 15’ tall surveyors transit. This spot in Fergus Falls, MN is a monument to the continental divide, on which it sits. The 15’ represents the 1500 vertical foot drop needed for water to reach Hudson Bay or the Gulf of Mexico.
who knew there was more than one continental divide??
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Old 07-25-2018, 07:07 PM
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Old 07-25-2018, 08:29 PM
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Just a pick from today's ride, 25 miles at an average temp of 95, blech!

Today was the Bob Jackson. So far this month every ride has been on a different bike.



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Old 07-28-2018, 07:22 AM
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Old 07-28-2018, 07:27 AM
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Old 07-28-2018, 12:49 PM
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Old 07-28-2018, 03:54 PM
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650b vs 700c out for fifty odd miles of gravel in New Jersey this morning....








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Old 07-28-2018, 07:43 PM
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Old 07-28-2018, 07:47 PM
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that looks like an inviting creek for a swim.
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Old 07-28-2018, 08:22 PM
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i don't see anybody swimming but lots of kayaking/canoeing and fishing.
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Old 07-28-2018, 11:43 PM
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[Hi sib,
Did you get my private message? I'm not sure that it worked.
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QUOTE=sib;2395457]Hey bobj,
The frame model, the brakes and tires you're using, and how it rides!

I also just like the way it looks - particularly the crankset and shifters - so I thought if there was a dedicated build thread I'd be able to ogle some more photos.
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A 2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker with low miles I found on craigslist . Replaced the brakes including the levers with Tektro V brakes. Original Continental Contact tires 700 X 37 with 3236 miles on them and not showing much wear. The bike started out life with a generic Surly build. Mostly a blend of 9 speed Shimano drive train including the bar end shifters. Generic triple crank set. The only thing I have changed is the brakes, stem and saddle. As you can see, racks and fenders added for touring.

The only time I use this bike is for loaded touring and it rides and handles great with a load. I have spent all day slogging along loaded and have never felt beat up by the bike. If you are shopping for a touring bike, the LHT should be on your short list. I have other bikes for club rides etc but I have seen people use theirs for casual recreational rides.
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Old 07-29-2018, 01:20 AM
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231.2 total miles, 12,907 feet climbed. Highly emotive, overwhelmingly beautiful views, bad pictures. Some didn’t upload, like my bike in front of Nomad, Mountain Pizza in La Cueva. There is a Hurd of Elk, most viewable in the last pic, zoomed in. I’m wrecked.

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Old 07-29-2018, 01:28 AM
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Old 07-29-2018, 09:45 AM
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strong work team! loving the pictures everyone.

i rallied some miles yesterday in an attempt to crash-course some fitness for deerfield, which has snuck up on me. i literally cant believe August is next week. i dont know where July went.







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