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I really like the fargos. I am abit surprised they went with mechanical discs vs hydro, but that debate continues. Every bikeshop and probably even wallyworld Carries brake cables. -chris

Are those the Surly bars? How do you like them for offroad technical riding? -Chris

How long is the camper/flatbed? 6' This camper is awesome! I stopped by 4 wheel campers last week, and spoke with them about building something like this. The guy I spoke with wasn't ale to offer any solid answers. Maybe I should check w/ ATC... Thanks -Chris

The shop I work at, has both the Mens and WSD Bellevilles They are cool! I do worry about some of the proprietary items. Sometimes customers have a hard time understanding 5 years down the road that we can't get that exact color matched rack, fenders, chainguard, etc. But, I do really like it...

I'd also be very concerned about strapping a 9' longboard onto an xtracycle and heading down hwy 1. Way too narrow for the blasts of wind that will come off the trucks/rvs and push against that big sail. I've used an xtracycle to cruise around SD with a boards ranging from my longboard 9'6" down...

I ran one on a Ti Litespeed for a number of years, and never had any issues with chain tension. Maybe you drop the hammer too hard?? -Chris

How much tweaking of the disc caliper position(if any) when swapping gearing? I like more gears, and not having to swap out wheel/derailleurs/shifters/chain/run cables/etc, for any of my bikes that will see a load/distance frequently, but I can understand what your going for and I appreciate...

I've got a few months on the 5160's in my dodge 2500 CTD. Compared to OEM, it's night and day. I think I paid just under $700 for all 4. Washboard roads are so much smoother now, and it helped alot with the bodyroll from my camper. Definitely not the same as Kings, but also less than half the...

I had an ENO hub and one of their singlespeed freewheels about 6 years ago and really liked them. And of course their cranks...back in the day! I have a hard time getting past the square taper bb these days though.... Looking good! -Chris

I've only gone 3 times as an exhibitor, versus the 12-15 time as a retailer. There is plenty to rant about in this industry, but I still enjoy seeing old friends and what's new. -Chris

Those Fargo's are really neat! I have a similar idea in my Surly Crosscheck. I run 3x9 w/ 30,40,50 tooth chainrings and a custom stacked 13-30 cassette. I run 29x1.75 tires on this rig, and I find that gearing is great for road and trail with a decent load. I've experimented with several...

hmmmm. ok? -Chris

Things that stand out in my mind from day one: Surly has an even fatter tired bike than the Pugsley now called the Moonlander(holds a 4.7" tire) & a 29" wheel version of the Troll called the Ogre(this looks like a fun bike to me). Ultegra electric shifting is pretty cool especially when you...

That's exactly what I'm thinking about. Similar to a tailgate it would drop down for loading the camper, but then I would like it to be able to swing away also for when the camper is on. But that's alot of pivots. I've got to build my new bumper and rail/steps first! <Thread hijack over> -Chris

I'm leaving for Vegas in a couple hours, anyone else heading out? Unfortunately I'm not going to make it to the dirt demo, again. Looks like rain is heading that way... -Chris

I've seen quite a few swingaways like that, but now how do you unload a camper without removing the rack and spare? -Chris

I'm digging this settup! I'm wondering about your traction mats, and how you mounted them. What kind of reinforcement did you put behind the sheetmetal and what are those posts/pins? I'm also curious how your tire swingout is going to work. I want to do a swingout like a tiregate, but I remove...

Toyo OpenCountry MT 35X12.50R17LT E rated 3640 lb capacity 37X13.50R17LT E rated 4300 lb capacity -Chris

Here's the thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/59177-Hand-built-hard-side-pop-up-camper -Chris

Good work and thanks! Time will tell how long it holds up for. Thanks -Chris