Finally got into the high country last week on a nice 40 mile training ride on the Colorado Trail east of Kenosha Pass. I tested the rig fully loaded and with a new 1x9 drivetrain setup. The new bags work great - much better than a rear rack system. Everything is snug and not a lot of rattling around. The added weight in some cases makes for a smoother ride but certainly more strenuous on climbs and when pushing. I'm carrying most of the gear I will take on the race, minus the sleeping bag (tarp, bivy, stove, clothes, spare parts/tools, first aid, GPS & Spot unit, knife, in-line water filter, cue sheets, rain gear. Here are some pics:
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| Springtime at 10,000 feet - Aspens are getting green again |
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| Colorado Trail looking toward the continental divide |
