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Just put some spank foam core bars on it I want to add a coilover shock
It's got a ludicrous mode, it only works for like 20 seconds at 2300 watts) it's has an app with Temps and all the fun stuff and a easy way to fully customize the controller
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I’d want all the gear, all the time, on that. Full leathers, helmet. I would still probably get in serious trouble, on that.
My backyard….Rancho Palos Verdes, LA, CA.
Took the trek out for a ride yesterday with some friends.
Didn't take pictures, but I can say the following:
1) I need to work on properly setting up the centre pull brakes. The cantilever on the front are %80 there I'd say, but the U-brake, being completely foreign to me, I'll probably need to spend a weekend figuring out.
2) the gear shifting needs work - but is ultimately functional
3) I didn't think I'd notice a big difference between that and my old CCM, both being rigid steel mountain bikes, but I was wrong. I can ride both of them just fine but the trek has a different feel and I wish I knew how to put it into words. And this is with being in mostly the same position on two steel frame rigid mountain bikes.
Didn't take pictures, but I can say the following:
1) I need to work on properly setting up the centre pull brakes. The cantilever on the front are %80 there I'd say, but the U-brake, being completely foreign to me, I'll probably need to spend a weekend figuring out.
2) the gear shifting needs work - but is ultimately functional
3) I didn't think I'd notice a big difference between that and my old CCM, both being rigid steel mountain bikes, but I was wrong. I can ride both of them just fine but the trek has a different feel and I wish I knew how to put it into words. And this is with being in mostly the same position on two steel frame rigid mountain bikes.
I've burped tubeless tires before but after this pic was taken, I blew my entire tire! There I was, just riding along, when my front tire let off an explosive pop and I was dragged to an abrupt stop. Both beads were completely off the rim and there was sealant everything. It was actually pretty amazing!
I was running brand new rims and tires that I've only ridden once before AND apparently, the pressure guage on my floor pump was wonky. They felt super overinflated by the time to guage got to 20 psi but I attributed it to lack of familiarity with the combo and called it high enough. I'm glad I didn't eat **** and will trust the old-fashioned tire squeeze to guage pressure from now on, just like I did before I ever got a fancy pump.
I was running brand new rims and tires that I've only ridden once before AND apparently, the pressure guage on my floor pump was wonky. They felt super overinflated by the time to guage got to 20 psi but I attributed it to lack of familiarity with the combo and called it high enough. I'm glad I didn't eat **** and will trust the old-fashioned tire squeeze to guage pressure from now on, just like I did before I ever got a fancy pump.
I'm sorry to hear that, but these things happen. I suppose it's like with a gun safety - always USE it, but don't act like it's a sure thing. Things will always go wrong, your best safety is paying attention.
Also, that bike is a sweet ride.
Saw these while looking for a patch kit for an air mattress, at 500 or 600 CAD, it could make a decent winter commuter, however one feels about the team printed on them 
I just did the week-long Cycle Oregon Classic ride on an old Giant mountain bike from the '90s. Maybe not THE ideal rig for that ride, but it was the most stable option I had. No excuse not to do at least a little bit of gravel. (Those 2" slick e-bike tires were damn heavy - but I never got a single flat!)
I had a whale of a time, can't wait to do it again next year. I plan to be in better shape and run a little lighter.
I had a whale of a time, can't wait to do it again next year. I plan to be in better shape and run a little lighter.
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I rolled through Snoop Dog's hood, past the Queen Mary
Out for a fall ride on the fatty today. Brilliant day, 21C not a cloud in the sky. Saw four walkers and zero other riders (although I heard one while I stopped for a leak).
I haven't ridden these trails since 2010. Surprised at how much I remember some of the lines - mind you, I rode these trails hundreds of times in the years prior.
Framegrab from a GoPro
I haven't ridden these trails since 2010. Surprised at how much I remember some of the lines - mind you, I rode these trails hundreds of times in the years prior.
Framegrab from a GoPro
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Oof! How many miles did you put on the old girl that week?
Saw these while looking for a patch kit for an air mattress, at 500 or 600 CAD, it could make a decent winter commuter, however one feels about the team printed on them
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Cool! Yep - that'll make a good winter commuter. Gotta get some Habs stickers and cover all that Leafs stuff up, though. But I betcha they sell Habs branded ones the closer you get to Montreal, though...
That is a SHARP looking bike. View's not bad either! I was lucky to ride one of my old road bikes up there on a business trip many moons ago. Beautiful area.
They CAN'T only stock the Leafs bikes, they wouldn't sell anywhere like... East of Kingston and probably North of highway seven
Well done! My legs hurt just thinking about that!
I've really got no dog in the Hockey fight, in all honesty, being from Windsor everybody backed either Toronto or Detroit with a few people really liking the Habs. The Spits were an alright team, but they're not NHL. Nothing ever really stuck out to me.
But back on track, honestly, might just wait to see if I can see one of these bikes being sold for pennies by somebody who just doesn't know how to grease a hub. Let me know if you spot a Sens or Habs one.
>360 miles
Honestly, man, props. I'm trying to work my way up to 100miles in a trip, good on you.
