D2R2 Bikes 2013

[Cat3roadracer]

Please post a picture of your ride for Deerfield this year. I will as soon as I can get the camera to sync.

[4Rings6Stars]

I just found out that I can't do the ride this year...bummer. I did the last two on my IF Planet X but was planning on riding my DeSalvo this year..

[eBAUMANN]

CANT. FREAKIN. WAIT.

[KidWok]

I just know I'm gonna like this thread!

Tai

[christian]

With the Gaslo bottle cages!

[witcombusa]

This will make the 4th different bike I've ridden for D2R2 over the last 9 years.

She is an '89 Team Stumpjumper that is kitted out as a tribute to the '84 Specialized race team bikes. Frame is Tange Prestige tubing.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . with same gearing as last year. Man, that 34-32 makes all the difference between a death march and an enjoyable day!

I'm signed up for the 100k but may go ahead to the 115.

BBD

[nighthawk]

I rode this Chas Roberts last year. I'll be banding ducks in saskatchewan this year.

[MrDangerPants]

Originally Posted by witcombusa

This will make the 4th different bike I've ridden for D2R2 over the last 9 years.

She is an '89 Team Stumpjumper that is kitted out as a tribute to the '84 Specialized race team bikes. Frame is Tange Prestige tubing.

Very nice! Last time I did the D2R2 (100K in 2009, I think), I rode it on this:



I signed up back in June for the 100K. Unfortunately, I forgot to check my calendar as I realized after I took the plunge that my wife & I are heading to Wellfleet for a week the day of the event. I am debating doing the 40 mile ride and heading to the Cape after....

P.S. For gearing, I ran a 1x8, 36 chainring and a 12/28 cassette. Never walked.

P.P.S. If I do head out for the ride, I'll be on this:

[firerescuefin]

A little bit about the ride and rationale for equipment choice?

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by firerescuefin

A little bit about the ride and rationale for equipment choice?

I am on these roads daily - with a Gaulzetti bicycle and some Challenge 23mm clinchers. There's no need to gear up (equipment) for this event.

[christian]

It's a 100-115-150-180k bicycle ride, with approximately 70% of the routes on large-aggregate eastern gravel and some stiff climbing. Best option is 32-35mm tires with minimal tread and low gearing; I ran 34-29 low last year and that worked well. Going with 39-29 this year because I can't be bothered to change my crank. I'm running 35mm Paselas on a cross bike.

[ergott]

I agree with RS

Road bike with 34 low front ring and anywhere from a 28-32T low rear cog.

Having done this type of ride on a cross bike and a road bike, I prefer the nimbleness of a road bike and the braking performance of road calipers.

25mm tubulars are Baller.

[nighthawk]

Originally Posted by e-RICHIE

I am on these roads daily - with a Gaulzetti bicycle and some Challenge 23mm clinchers. There's no need to gear up (equipment) for this event.

Same. But you have to admit there are sections that are less awkward on wider tires. A small portion of the total ride, but I don't think I'd ride 23s on those jeep tracks up in VT.

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Same. But you have to admit there are sections that are less awkward on wider tires. A small portion of the total ride, but I don't think I'd ride 23s on those jeep tracks up in VT.

I have 25mm clinchers for those atmo.