i just swapped my dt wheel for a hope with dt rim cos the the freewheel was on the way out, mine was missing quite alot and couldnt be arsed with fixing it, so went for what i really wanted – a noisey hope! sounds sweet!
dont think you can run normal tyres tubeless, but you can easily run normal with tubes, so you might as well buy some new tyres as well – your already in trouble so you might as well continue!
wwll i've never had a problem with them and i have used them for years. ordered a hope rotor on tuesday and it was here when i came home today, well happy with that.
i went to puremountains in july wast year, it was hot, but by no means unbearable, best riding i have ever done. they tailor the type of riding to the time of year and there are pleanty of opportunities to replen your water etc.
all the suggested ways in my opinion are good, but how about a pedal spanner and plan the kind of ride beforehand, only takes a few minutes to change them.
i'm sure there is alot of power in pulling up, and clipless systems are alot more efficient than flats. i would say you are better with just going for the spd pedals with a large flat. also u might be able to use "power grip" straps – google that and you'll know what u mean.
ordered some dx lights or my girlfriend, hopefully they will turn up soon. have just been on the site and under new arrivals they have 4400 mAh batteries for them for $30 which seems pretty good. just thought some of you might be interested in this
instead of using army gortex (i would not wear uniform out of work!) i am cutting down some old snowboard pants that i got from tk max a few years ago, they normally have a few in that are cheap at the end of the season.
Best off to keep phoning – (use skype its cheaper!!) i have never had a problem with crc, always delivered my orders very fast, and sorted out any problem very quickly
this looks a nice set of lights with good reviews, where have you been ordering from? funny how they look almost identical to my lupine and even the battery and holder look the same, only difference is the connector 🙁
get the road bike, with egg beaters, and some kit, most of it you can use on the mtb and road bike. i use my helmet, shorts, shoes, lights, tops on both