Deuter packs

This past labor day weekend i had the opportunity to try out the new Deuter EXP 12 hydration pack instead of my old trusty Deuter Crossair pack on some longish trail rides over in the Big Hole valley. The EXP 12 is a little smaller than my crossair but still large enough (850 cu in) to pack plenty of food, a 3 liter bladder which comes with the pack, a few trailside repair tools, a rainjacket, and of course a full sized camera. The pack sat nice on my back once i had all of the straps properly adjusted and their Airstripes comfort system was pretty comfy too. Price - $99

another nice feature is their built in rain cover that sits in a small zippered pouch at the very bottom of the bag. Perfect for keeping gadgets safe and dry.

youngster devall rockin' the Larry Creek loop

cool.....he choose to go over the waterbar : )

see ya in Lima !

i'll be heading on over to Lima this coming weekend with the whole fam-damily for the 2nd annual Backcountry Bicycle Festival, which has rides planned within the Italian and Lima Peak areas of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Both of the planned rides contain miles and miles of the infamous Continental Divide Trail. Those in the know-know that the trails down in this region are remarkably good and the scenery, breath taking. Also, in between rides there will also be live music, good food, and locally brewed beer. I'm expecting a fantastic weekend of bike riding and hanging out with good pals and we hope to see some of you over there. I'll be the guy in the over stuffed VW van full of kiddos, firewood, and 5 gallons of Bitterroot Brewery's IPA !

check HERE for more details

also this weekend is the Bitterroot Classic Triathalon and we will have our very own Red Barn Riley in attendence to provide mechanical support for the racers. We wish all of you racers good luck in the Valley's premier triathalon race.


and if that's not enough entertainment for the weekend....there is also the York 38 Special which is over near Helena.....check HERE for details on this ride.



what ever your plans include this weekend have a good one.

email i recieved today

here's a great email today from a so called customer in Japan that wanted our service:



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does any one know a better spam/scam filter ? hahahaha

1st Annual Skalkaho Mt Tour

the innagural ride went off without a hitch, was recepted very well and i'm positive the second incarnation will be even better. The 56 mile loop which started and ends right from the shop climbed 3500ft before topping out deep into the Sapphire mt range and had fantastic views of the Bitterroot Range. The decent back down was a little loose since it's been fairly dry but i heard folks kept it safe and just about everyone kept the rubber side down. Once back at the shop the riders were awarded free Bitterroot Brewery beer and grilled food by our pal Paul Weese. For the full story....here's Ravalli Republic's version

here's a few pics

tracy and dad at the start of the climb

maureen eyes some bounty

so does Joe

Maddie and g-ma posing next to the newly fabricated hitch rack adapter...perfect for running mech sag support.

seems like i've posted something like this before

Twenty 6

so, about a month ago or so Bret and I headed over to Bozeman to hook up with good buddies, meet with MMBA, and also sample some of the super fine singletrack that is in their backyard. While we were there John P gave us the tour of Tyler's machine shop where Twenty 6 bicycle products are born and bred.

first the pictures from within the twenty6 compound.

blocks of aluminum take shape

bozeman ride

Pioneer Mountains

Tahepia Lake......possibly destined to be close within 3 months from changes within travel management policy. So MMBA decided to coordinate an advocacy/possible last ride hurrah. The 8 mile long trail gains 2400 ft and eventually drops you off at one of the more scenic high alpine lakes in all of western montana. Following the creekbed you weave in and out of logpole covered forests and wildflower filled meadows with clear mountain streams that cut away at their own aimless route. 24 folks gathered to bid fairwell to the fantastic trail and the trailside company was fantastic.

the group poses for a pic

a singletrack runs through it.

Henrietta and Skip

Vassago Jabberwocky

a few pics of a Jabber w/ Shimano Alfine 8 spd internal geared rear hub:

One One

the Inbred.....26" wheels and slack 66d headtube. All Mountain hardtail.

wed nighter

wed. night ride and our first ride up Blodgett Canyon this spring, we rode until the snow turned us back around which was just past the pack bridge. The trail is in perfect shape right now and a trail crew has recently been up there clearing downfall. There may have been a couple of logs laying across the trail but that pretty much qualifies as being near perfect for the Bitterroot. Thanks trail crew.

the group stops briefly for a moose sighting

Colgan senior and a rippin Colgan junior.

Timmie figuring out a more superior braking form.

pic from 5-1-09

Cinco de Mayo at the barn.

Knolly Blog

knolly blog:

http://blog.knollybikes.com/2009/05/03/the-people-of-knolly-part-1/

more cruisers than you can shake a stick at

a few more to pick from

bitterroot beauties

these two older schwinn middleweight cruisers just arrived yesterday.....the ladies schwinn is a mid-60's American and is selling for $150 and the late 60's Jaguar with 5 spd drive train is selling for $120. Both bikes are good runners and will make perfect errand bikes.

slickrock trail with the LaSalles in the background.

slickrock cave

we were led to this cool little cave by a couple of moab locals.

bartlett wash

pretty steep.....i think this section was called the toilet bowl. It certainly resembled one at least.

bartlett wash

hard on parts

J.E.Cox

back from the land of red sandstone

i've been absent on here lately.....i apologize for that. Spring business seems to have that effect on me and my ability to post on a regular basis. But since i snapped so many darn photos while down in Moab this past week i figured it was due time to update the ol' blogger. Posted are some of my personal favorites.

Moab Utah with good pals.

this was everyone's reaction as bdiddy dusted himself off after the ride down Jackson.

Stevensville Bike Safety

spent thursday afternoon up at the Stevensville Jr High, tuning and adjusting a total of 20 Schwinn Predator BMX bikes. Mostly adjusting bearings, tightening fasteners, lubing chains, and airing up the tires. After about 4 or5 bikes went by my brain went numb and it felt like full blown production work. Still happy to turn wrenches though no matter what shade of neon. Thanks for the work and inviting us up John !

raleigh singlespeed cross

Raleigh SS CX - $800 (frame/fork/headset)

rraaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer bbbeeeeeeeeeerrr !

Chromag

2009 Chromag Lynx saddles. Perf leather cover. Titanium ($89) or chro-mo rails ($70).

3 speed Sturmey

the 3 speed Sturmey.....and, a look inside.

seen

seen this old schwinn leaning against a fence post while out on a ride this past sunday. Decided to stop and take a picture of the old bike. Looks to be an old schwinn with a more mdern rigid mtb fork, and a few extra mtb parts. Who ever owns it appears to have even welded brake bosses on the rear for the addition of rear cantilever brakes....pretty darn cool.

Ventana El Martillo CX

begging for the Fall cross season

Cane Creek

Cane Creek customer service.......purchase enough headsets and they supply the important pieces. Installation tools and small parts bin:

and a pic of their new CC100, a killer headset for less than $90 (comes with interloc spacer kit and headset cap)

back to the heartland

random photos taken while out pedaling around, SE Nebraska...and in no specific order.

jamaica rail to trail, oak embrace

pioneers park, pioneer

mr and mrs devall, jamaica trail to martell