Author Topic: The Cycling Thread (Read 1067213 times)

Snowman · « **Reply #2860 on:** December 20, 2014, 03:04:06 pm »

Awesome ride for sure, that ski patrol dude was surprised we came down that trail with snow and ice.

blotter · « **Reply #2861 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:13:16 am »

^^^^^^

is that Kelso???

they have snow?

FINALLY got to ride my Fatbike Sunday morning. No snow but frozen ground.
The first couple km threw me off, I had to get used to the steering a little bit. But after that... .
whoa!!!!!! WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!! The grip the tires have are insane!!!!!!!!
I wondered what it would be like with a heavier bike, those bike tires. It's been years since I've had two chainrings up front. Well I picked a gear and went with it. It climbed like a goat and I had no issue jumping over logs. I think this bike will become one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

Snowman · « **Reply #2862 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:17:07 am »

Quote from: blotter on December 22, 2014, 09:13:16 am

^^^^^^

is that Kelso???
they have snow?

FINALLY got to ride my Fatbike Sunday morning. No snow but frozen ground.
The first couple km threw me off, I had to get used to the steering a little bit. But after that... .
whoa!!!!!! WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!! The grip the tires have are insane!!!!!!!!
I wondered what it would be like with a heavier bike, those bike tires. It's been years since I've had two chainrings up front. Well I picked a gear and went with it. It climbed like a goat and I had no issue jumping over logs. I think this bike will become one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Kelso....we rode all the difficult and extremely difficult trails. Add snow and ice and it was a tad scary.....Note the snow making in progress

I asked about acquiring a Fat Bike at my shop and they said good luck in getting a quality unit now, most are sold out. All the good names underestimated the popularity

Brig · « **Reply #2863 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:37:25 am »

Quote from: blotter on December 19, 2014, 05:01:39 pm

over $200 per tire

Yes, but you only need two instead of four!

Brig · « **Reply #2864 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:38:48 am »

Quote from: Snowman on December 20, 2014, 03:04:06 pm

Awesome ride for sure, that ski patrol dude was surprised we came down that trail with snow and ice.

Good job, guys! What a fun ride!

quadzilla · « **Reply #2865 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:55:56 am »

Quote from: Turbo Bob on December 20, 2014, 01:56:11 pm

Awesome ride today!!

Quote from: Snowman on December 20, 2014, 03:04:06 pm

Awesome ride for sure, that ski patrol dude was surprised we came down that trail with snow and ice.

Great looking ride!

If I don't start training soon I won't be able to keep up with you next year Snowman.

quadzilla · « **Reply #2866 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:00:01 am »

Quote from: blotter on December 22, 2014, 09:13:16 am

FINALLY got to ride my Fatbike Sunday morning. No snow but frozen ground.
The first couple km threw me off, I had to get used to the steering a little bit. But after that... .
whoa!!!!!! WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!! The grip the tires have are insane!!!!!!!!
I wondered what it would be like with a heavier bike, those bike tires. It's been years since I've had two chainrings up front. Well I picked a gear and went with it. It climbed like a goat and I had no issue jumping over logs. I think this bike will become one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

This sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe I should dumb my Cannondale and replace it with a fat bike. I will have a lot of rail trails very close to my new place.

blotter · « **Reply #2867 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:08:58 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on December 22, 2014, 10:00:01 am

Quote from: blotter on December 22, 2014, 09:13:16 am
FINALLY got to ride my Fatbike Sunday morning. No snow but frozen ground.
The first couple km threw me off, I had to get used to the steering a little bit. But after that... .
whoa!!!!!! WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!! The grip the tires have are insane!!!!!!!!
I wondered what it would be like with a heavier bike, those bike tires. It's been years since I've had two chainrings up front. Well I picked a gear and went with it. It climbed like a goat and I had no issue jumping over logs. I think this bike will become one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

This sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe I should dumb my Cannondale and replace it with a fat bike. I will have a lot of rail trails very close to my new place.

I think it would be well worth it (but keep the Cannondale) - it's never worth selling a bike.
After riding the Fatbike and feeling just how much fun it is. WOW... it's one of those bikes that seemed to be good for minimal use but will actually be a lot of fun year round.

blotter · « **Reply #2868 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:10:44 am »

Quote from: Snowman on December 22, 2014, 09:17:07 am

Quote from: blotter on December 22, 2014, 09:13:16 am
^^^^^^

is that Kelso???
they have snow?

FINALLY got to ride my Fatbike Sunday morning. No snow but frozen ground.
The first couple km threw me off, I had to get used to the steering a little bit. But after that... .
whoa!!!!!! WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!! The grip the tires have are insane!!!!!!!!
I wondered what it would be like with a heavier bike, those bike tires. It's been years since I've had two chainrings up front. Well I picked a gear and went with it. It climbed like a goat and I had no issue jumping over logs. I think this bike will become one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Kelso....we rode all the difficult and extremely difficult trails. Add snow and ice and it was a tad scary.....Note the snow making in progress I asked about acquiring a Fat Bike at my shop and they said good luck in getting a quality unit now, most are sold out. All the good names underestimated the popularity

looks like that was a lot of fun!!!!

much of the Fatbike stuff for the last 3 years have sold out like crazy. It's exploded and they can't seem to keep up. However...... my shop has the same Salsa I have (one left in Medium) and he can't get anymore. (sold out of course) If that's your size and you're interested... let me know!

Brig · « **Reply #2869 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:17:05 am »

I'm guessing Snowpants needs a large frame due to his height.

He could also check here: http://www.thebikezone.com/fat-bike/

The Bike Zone MISSISSAUGA (Dundas and Cawthra)
734 Dundas St E

Telephone 905 278 5573
sales.tbz@gmail.com

Snowman · « **Reply #2870 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:27:37 am »

Quote from: Brigitte on December 22, 2014, 10:17:05 am

I'm guessing Snowpants needs a large frame due to his height.

He could also check here: http://www.thebikezone.com/fat-bike/

The Bike Zone MISSISSAUGA (Dundas and Cawthra)
734 Dundas St E

Telephone 905 278 5573
sales.tbz@gmail.com

Yes , I need an XL....Wow, not cheap bikes.

blotter · « **Reply #2871 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:51:48 am »

XL! wow!

Snowy doesn't look that tall in his pics.

the good thing on the XL frames is you're not in the most common frame size.
however, they make less of them.

The 2015 Salsa Mukluk 3 would be your sweet spot.
it's a little on the heavy side but will loose weight over time with upgrades.
You're not paying an arm and a leg for it and it's a brand that's one of the originals (at making Fatbikes)
I seriously wouldn't bother with suspension with a Fatbike (unless you live in out West of something like that)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #2872 on:** December 22, 2014, 11:42:42 am »

Look on Kijiji for a fat bike, there were loads a few months ago, doesn't have to be new.

blotter · « **Reply #2873 on:** December 22, 2014, 12:35:54 pm »

check this one out!
a friend of mine got the last medium.

it's a place in Vermont selling their Trek Fatbikes. (2014)
these are pretty sweet and they're pretty much new.
my friend had high praises dealing with them.

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1570605/

Guy · « **Reply #2874 on:** December 22, 2014, 12:57:30 pm »

$2000 US, I paid my Fat Boy $2400 CAD, taxes included. I think with the exchange it's pretty much a wash.

BTW did 2 - 2hres ride last week end in MSA. Now using mostly the singletracks who are used for snowshoeing in the winter time. Snowshoes make perfect Fat bike tracks. Hafd to trim my bars however, those ultra large bars where not so great in narrow singletracks.. Got a heavy snowfall everytime I touched a small tree with the bar end...

blotter · « **Reply #2875 on:** December 23, 2014, 12:04:36 pm »

what happens when you guy Freeride legends kicking it on a Fatbike?

http://vimeo.com/114532272

RunsinLight · « **Reply #2876 on:** December 25, 2014, 10:30:24 am »

Received the Giant control Tower 1 pump for xmas. Should be much better for my bicycle then my car tire pump.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/gear/product/control.tower.1.floor.pump/554/30746/

quadzilla · « **Reply #2877 on:** December 27, 2014, 10:42:37 am »

^^^^

Cool! When I rode in Spain I was hoping to have team SKY fly past us as we were riding where they do some training but it never happened.

quadzilla · « **Reply #2878 on:** December 30, 2014, 09:31:32 am »

Figured I won't be riding anymore this year so posting my totals. Even though my distance was quite a bit less this year it was my strongest year. Set a tonne of PR's and felt my training was more focused. Looking forward to 2015, getting stronger and setting more PR's. I'll have a new area to ride in so everything will feel fresh to start of with plus I've already been 'strava segment stalking' to see where I can attack first.

normancw · « **Reply #2879 on:** December 30, 2014, 10:32:30 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on December 30, 2014, 09:31:32 am

Figured I won't be riding anymore this year so posting my totals. Even though my distance was quite a bit less this year it was my strongest year. Set a tonne of PR's and felt my training was more focused. Looking forward to 2015, getting stronger and setting more PR's. I'll have a new area to ride in so everything will feel fresh to start of with plus I've already been 'strava segment stalking' to see where I can attack first.