Adventure racing puts a hell of a beating on the equipment. There aren't very many items that withstand constant use in AR. For the ones that do, I applaud. Canyoneros' brute strength has destroyed the following items during our ~4-5yr career. May you rest in peace...
Hien's List
Hien's List
- Bike 1
- aluminum frame
- bottom bracket
- crankset
- a pair of wheelsets
- rear QR skewer
- a dozen tire tubes
- a set of brake pads
- plastic pedals
- derailleur hanger
- Stans Crest 29er wheel rim (bent into a potato chip shape)
- (2) helmets
- entire 10'x10' canopy tent
- (2) Nite Izes military-grade flashlights
- (2) medium-sized Sealline map cases
- (2) bike map holder
- 2 Nite Ize carbon fiber pens
- a Camelbak bite valve
- mapwheel
- (2) waterproof phone cases
- a pair of $70 AR pants (lasted 2 events)
- Suunto M-3G compass (seized up on first use)
- (2) head lamps
- 128gb MicroSD card
Nate's List
- Bike
- An entire wheel replaced
- (2) entire drivetrain incl cables replaced (cassette, crankset, chain)
- another rear deraileur
- rear wheel hub
- Two chains
- 1 bike pedometer
- two bike pedometer magnets
- a helmet
- An entire camelbak
- 1 camelbak bite valve
- 1 compass
- 2 pairs of gloves
- Countless race shirts
- 1 pair columbia trousers
- 2 pairs shoes
- 4 pairs compression stockings
- Several pairs running socks
- A kayak paddle
- 1 water bottle
- An iPhone 3gs (water damaged)
- A waterproof (yeah right) torch
- A headlamp
Greg's List
- a set of gloves
- a set of shoes
- a set of kayak paddles
Russell Barton
- an Iphone
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