Unbound Gravel 200 - 2022 - Bike Setup + Gear

[@softreset82]

Respect on the Folsom Bike bottles. End of an era for them this weekend!

[@kansasoutdoors6297]

Good luck! I'll see you there!

[@ChrisDemers23]

Good luck on your epic adventure.

[@redrobin615]

THANKS CHRIS!

[@eyesonindie]

Wow! I don't know much about anything you showed....but I do know that you look and sound ready!! The waffles look good. Good luck!!!

[@redrobin615]

thanks, Sarah!!

[@PEPlourde]

Good luck!

[@redrobin615]

Thanks!

[@stevenagelkerke8246]

Good luck, I'll be watching for you on Flobikes.

[@redrobin615]

Thank you!

[@cmsteele]

Good luck. See you out there.

[@redrobin615]

Thanks, Mac! Back at you

[@mtbkng8266]

..Folsom Bike Water Bottles, you from the area? Just curious if you do where you ride around the area for your Gravel rides?

[@pgreenx]

Do you think the co2 will re seat the tire bead if you need to put a tube in? Thanks

[@FGCScrub]

how long have you been gravel riding and how did you train for this race?

[@racer_chef]

what size lizard skin bag is that?

[@redrobin615]

Large

[@ariedrost9612]

Nice bike and setup - How did the race go? any punctures and would a 700x35 mm also be sufficient?

[@redrobin615]

Hi Arie! I had an absolute blast. What an adventure. I finished all 200 miles, although not in the time I wanted. I did not suffer a puncture, although I did have a slow leak from one of my spokes. I must have busted through the rim tape. Bummer. Ended up throwing a tube in which saved my day. SO, the IRC Boken's 700 x 40 ended up working amazingly well, I just had a different wheel problem. Based on what I encountered, I think 35 is too skinny. The going recommendation is no skinnier than 38s. I felt content with my selection on the 40s.

[@ariedrost9612]

@@redrobin615 Amazing to hear you had a blast and thanks for the answer.

[@maaduece5132]

What is your goal time to complete the event

[@redrobin615]

My goal is to beat the sun. So under 14 hours. But we’ll see with all of the mud and rain!!

[@redrobin615]

@@cyclingnerddelux698 thanks!! I’ve got the cygolite ranger 1200, and have loved it so far. Simple to use. All my gear is listed in the description.

[@Mark-kenny]

Whats is your total weight?

[@redrobin615]

I haven’t actually weighed it out, but the bike is ~20 lbs and I’ve probably added close to another 10-12lbs, most of which is water.

[@Kevnidk]

How did it go?

[@redrobin615]

Thanks for asking. Feels like a lifetime ago! Race went great. We had a variety of weather, a few tough mud sections. But overall, I had a blast and finished the race, which was my goal. I did have a stubborn flat tire that almost pulled me from the race, but with the tools I brought along I was able to swap from tubeless and get a tube in there, it held up, and I finished. Highly recommend this adventure!

[@Kevnidk]

@@redrobin615Good to hear you enjoyed it! I supported some people in the 200 last year. Am doing the 200 this year, just hoping to finish.