[newleaf150]

Ran across these on closeout recently for $20. No-brainer.
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They've proven to work well by themselves and when worn under heavier, full-finger gloves in colder temps.
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[newleaf150]

I hope Mrs. Hack's surgery and recovery is fully successful! Ouch.

 

[newleaf150]

Need to see where I've been.

Great mirror.

 

[newleaf150]

I'm enjoying this. You must be itching to hit the saddle. It'll be great to see it finished!

 

[newleaf150]

Park Tool cleaning brush kit.
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Burley trailer hitch QR adapter. I wasn't able to test this today, but it installed beautifully, replacing the QR cap pictured on the black trailer hitch. The adapter is the exciting part - I haven't been able to attach the hitch to this bike until now. Wonderfully simple, and only $10. Hopefully action pics will be soon to come. <edited to add clarity>
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[newleaf150]

Expando seat bag. Along with mounting my pump on the frame, this allows me to ditch the trunk bag when I'm pulling my trailer. I need to get some pics of all it holds. Couple of multi-tools, screw driver, spare tube, patch kits, zip-ties, tire levers, all that stuff the fashionable kids carry Trailer takes any jackets needed, along with locks, cables and the like. I haven't played with the expando-function yet, either!
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[newleaf150]

Omni, Jah - thanks for the interest! More pics to come tomorrow.

 

[newleaf150]

By popular request, here's a shot of my seat bag with the expando-pouch expanded; standard size coffee cup included for scale:
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Now for the contents. Bear in mind I do NOT use the expando-pouch ATM - the main compartment is perfect for my needs. I see the pouch being perfect for bars and gels on longer trips.
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Unpacking.
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I like this bag
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In terms of inventory, you're seeing:
2 patch kits
tire boots
spare tube (700x40)
tire levers
electrical tape
multi-bit screwdriver with 1 of 2 integrated bits visible
Park cycling multi-tool
Gerber general multi-tool
tarp tie-down
multiple small black zip-ties
multiple medium white zip-ties
couple of heavy-duty white zip-ties

 

[newleaf150]

After a month of going without it, I decided to purchase a jacket of the wind stopping variety.

Nice! That's a great thing to have in a variety of conditions.

 

[newleaf150]

Beautiful!

 

[newleaf150]

Nice!

 

[newleaf150]

Nice one, Doc! You are a lucky man in more ways than one!

 

[newleaf150]

New mirror mounted to helmet. Haven't tried it out yet.

I have one just like that, mounted similarly, and love it. It took me a few rides and some messing around to get it positioned correctly and to train my eye, but so very worth it! It's great t know what's behind you. :thumbsup:

 

[newleaf150]

Way to go, Nfr! Those decals look great and add that finished look. Beautiful steed. Well done.

 

[newleaf150]

Great looking machine, Knee! I especially like the valve caps. That's the bomb!

 

[newleaf150]

I need to get some oak strips and hardware to complete this project. It's part of the "Icy cold beer portability act" of 2013.

Like a boss :thumbsup:

 

[newleaf150]

The fish aren't exactly cycling-related, but they got transported from the Capitol Hill People's Fair in Downtown Denver in the pictured Camelbak. The artist, Bear McLaughlin, is a really great lady with some nice bicycle-related art, none of which worked with our interior color scheme. The fish will be perfect, though.
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[newleaf150]

Just got one myself but haven't tried it yet on my longer rides. Works well for you then? Figured I could use it on the kayak fishing if I dont like it on the bike.

I love mine and take it pretty much every ride. That gives me 70-100oz of H2O (depends on which I use) while also allowing me to use my water bottles for electrolyte mix of some sort - Cytomax, Gatorade, etc. Between the two and depending on temp, I can go a good long ways before I need refills.

 

[newleaf150]

I've wanted one of these for some time. Found mine it a garage sale held during the local subdivision's garage sale blowout. Mrs. Newleaf and I explored it by bike and brought this, among other things, home in the trailer. It had been sitting for a long time, judging by the dust. $7 bought it. Another $10 for a pump kit and $2.50 for mantles brought it back to life. I also have a battery-powered lantern, but I love the old-school, too. This runs on white gas which gets pressurized by a manual pump. No batteries, electronics or other distractions. I love it.
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[newleaf150]

Yummy critters!