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Late to the thread but yeah - this bike is super sick. Jealous! Makes me want to build up one of my mine when I’m back in the UK.

I still have a 250L, an ox plat STA500 and a S&M Warpig kicking about at my parent’s house. I also had a MAAS barcode but sold it during the pandemic cause I was skint - a regretful decision.

Thanks for the reply and advice (we have had many a Chilaquiles breakfast!) and I agree with your sentiment about the next town etc. it’s a similar mindset to people in Seattle warning against Oregon drivers and the Oregon drivers warning against the California drivers etc. I think we’ll be fine.

Just re: my last response, I've just checked and our version of the Cape Loop is roughly 50/50 tarmac/off road. Happy to share a gpx if anyone is interested. Also, to qualify, I have been slightly fearful of some dogs/bulls but people have been great.

@moog PM incoming. Thanks for the offer of the amended route!

@RonnieOatmilk Yes! I love the Dabrim - really takes the edge off the heat. I used it everyday on the main Baja Divide. It doesn’t fit my Kask Caipi MTB helmet - only my partner’s Kask Rapido which is a source of struggle between us now she is back on route (she didn’t fancy the main Baja Divide route and flew from LA to Cabo).

@hippy The Baja Divide Cape Loop ‘gravel friendly’ version is just something I’ve cobbled together from the actual route and the RWGPS global heatmap/advice from locals. Been mostly off tarmac and almost all rideable for my partner on 2.1 650b mezcals.

Safety wise - Baja seems safer than the US to me. Haven’t felt in danger at all at any point.

We were initially planning to take the ferry and ride the Trans Mexico route from Mazatlán. We have scrapped that as Sinoloa is apparently a full blown war zone right now. Flying to Guadalajara then riding the route to Oaxaca from there. We have been told not to go certain places and warned against the trip as a whole by a number of concerned Baja locals. I have faith that it will be fine - Emily thankfully speaks good Spanish which is a bonus. I’ll keep this thread updated as best I can.

We are riding a gravel bike friendly version of the Cape Loop of the Baja Divide right now - my rerouting has worked a treat so far. Crossing the Sierra La Laguna was amazing and the beach camp spots have been very restful. Recommended.

Ordered two packs - pray for LFGSS

Build this one a while back out of the parts bin and immediately sold it for naff all as it sparked absolutely zero joy

Thanks for the reply - good tip on the chilaquiles! I’ve been managing to eat in restaurants a bit more as my Spanish/miming has improved which is nice.

A couple more photos (sorry for clogging the thread!)

The Baja 1000 race ran finished the day before I left Tecate so the northern sections have been rough as fuck. It’s been fun but I’m hoping it gets a shade smoother from here.

The views and the people have been great. Vegetarian food out is surprisingly hard to get although I have very limited Spanish so maybe I’m just an idiot.

Baja Divide setup - feels solid as fuck.

I’m just about to start the Valle de Los Cirios section and will be throwing a couple of two litre bottles on the forks. Should have 12.75 litres capacity!

We are in Yakima about to head to the Dalles to have a crack at the Oregon Outback route. Just come east across Washington on the Palouses to Cascades trail which was amazing.

Slept in a canyon last night - shot attached of the roll into town just now.

Was thinking of making a thread but I’m also lazy

My partner and I are touring the US and down into Mexico right now.

Will be ditching the Ortliebs in San Diego and going with mini panniers / dry bag on top of rack for Baja Divide.

Yet another rockhopper

Would you sell the lamp holder separate to the stays? I already have a set of spare Nitto stays in the parts box!

PM sent.

Cheers

Yo - I sold them on eBay, had them returned (I told the guy they were 170mm when they are 165mm).

Still available - boxed and ready to go. £35 plus postage please.

Removed from sale - all now on eBay for 99p

My commuter come weekend moocher

Price drop to £35 on the fake omniums. If they don’t go for that, I’ll probably just keep them!

Yarp

Took a tape measure to them because they aren’t stamped - 165mm measured centre to centre.

Yep - I’ve owned a few sets of omniums in my time and these are pretty spot on copies. Definitely worth £40.

£5 off the Tubus. Next stop eBay

+1 for Peak District gravel - photos from the Peak 200 last week

Tyres are sold.

@samrensho was quickest to the draw on the thread and via pm. @TotalShanner is next in the queue

Knew these wouldn’t hang about…

Some more photos of the cranks