Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

[Stefan Mikes]

Picked up my bike from the shop

Wow, now that's a proper naked bike! I can see you could not attach the rear rack arm to the seat-tube?

 

[6zfshdb]

I'm curious, do you west coast bikers near the ocean have trouble with salt air corrosion on the exposed metal parts of your bikes?

I grew up around salt water on the east coast and salt air took it's toll on most exposed metal. It was a constant problem aboard my boat on brass, chrome and even some stainless steel alloys with prolonged exposure. If I left my old Schwinn fixie outdoors, rust would form on some parts after just days. Riding near the surf on wet sand would cause major issues unless the bike was hosed off thoroughly with fresh water afterward. The problem didn't exist just a few miles inland, away from the water. I don't know why it would be any different on the west coast.

I realize most bikes today use Stainless steel, but there are many flavors, and some are more corrosion resistant than others. Do you take any particular precautions?

 

[stompandgo]

I hope they get your beaches sorted out. Dredging is a temporary solution. Artificial reefs can help, but the surfers will go ballistic.

After the October storm three years ago, one of our south facing beaches had three feet of sand loss. They dredged it back over the winter. That reminds me, it's time to start doing my beach walks again.

As for dogs on beaches, the National Seashore allows them year round, subject to local ordinance. Most towns ban them mid-May until Labor Day.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Wow, now that's a proper naked bike! I can see you could not attach the rear rack arm to the seat-tube?

I really like the new look now, and love the new rear traction. That's just where the mechanic decided to put the forward rack attachment. I'll try the seat tube today.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I'm curious, do you west coast bikers near the ocean have trouble with salt air corrosion on the exposed metal parts of your bikes?

I grew up around salt water on the east coast and salt air took it's toll on most exposed metal.

Oh yes, bikes and everything else. Some of my tools were rusted in a week after unpacking, and we're 0.6 mi from the beach.

Bike chains seem especially susceptible. Hard to imagine that some of the totally rusted chains you see out and about here can still bend. The nickel plated SRAMs I've been using lately seem to fare better.

I realize most bikes today use Stainless steel, but there are many flavors, and some are more corrosion resistant than others. Do you take any particular precautions?

Yes, I rinse or wipe the bikes after close encounters with pounding surf — especially the drivetrains. No special precautions between rides other than keeping them garaged.

My Specialized mid-drive must use the good stuff, cuz it's showing very little corrosion after 2 years here. At half the price, the hub-drive showed a lot more at 2 years, but you still have to get close to see it at 4 years.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I really like the new look now, and love the new rear traction. That's just where the mechanic decided to put the forward rack attachment. I'll try the seat tube today.

I'm so glad you've made the conversion! Some tips and questions:

• You can actually remove the Quick Rack for short rides. It takes seconds (but watch your hands when locking the rear attachments on reattaching not to pinch your skin!) I was travelling light yesterday so why should I add extra weight to my Fearless?
• Pay the attention to the tyre pressure. Wolf Tooth Tire Pressure Calculator will ensure the proper inflation for absolutely smooth rides!
• Do you need the tail-light? I attach my Lezyne to the back of the saddle bag (but my saddle bag is located more on the horizontal).

I still have no good idea how to attach any tail-light to the naked bike to make it perfect. Nobody has ever explained what tail-light and how the lamp could be attached to a Specialized saddle.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I'm so glad you've made the conversion! Some tips and questions:

• You can actually remove the Quick Rack for short rides. It takes seconds (but watch your hands when locking the rear attachments on reattaching not to pinch your skin!) I was travelling light yesterday so why should I add extra weight to my Fearless?
• Pay the attention to the tyre pressure. Wolf Tooth Tire Pressure Calculator will ensure the proper inflation for absolutely smooth rides!
• Do you need the tail-light? I attach my Lezyne to the back of the saddle bag (but my saddle bag is located more on the horizontal).

I still have no good idea how to attach any tail-light to the naked bike to make it perfect. Nobody has ever explained what tail-light and how the lamp could be attached to a Specialized saddle.

Many thanks for all your help on this project! I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger, too. I'll respond later today in the Vado SL 1 thread.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Yesterday was gorgeous weather, and after some chores it was obvious I had to get out for a ride.
At 17C I decided to wear long sleeves, and pack a sweater. As I headed out down River Road it felt wonderfully warm in the sunshine, and I made the decision to target Deas Island Park as my destination...

Looking North West from the South shore of the Fraser River...



Very calm, with little ship/boat traffic...



Where'd all the boats go?





Large farm fields on the other side of the road...



Kayaks and pump foil boarders...













Very old steam engine system...



Found a group of interesting mushrooms undisturbed near the park entrance...



I put a guitar pick on the top of one, for size visualization...



This one looks very cool...



Today I just went for a quick ride around the hood. Was surprised to see a whole gaggle of taxis at this sports field parking lot...

 

[DaveMatthews]

Decided to take a couple of weeks off after a tough year.
Weather looks to be pretty good overall for a bit, thankfully. With that in mind I mounted the bike rack, and threw the Stance on it. Target was the Pitt River Greenway. It is part of the TCT system (Trans Canada Trail).
It's been years since I have done this ride. Was very foggy this morning, so I waited for it to burn off some before heading out.
Pretty much 100% gravel.

Starts out very close to the Pitt Meadows Regional airport...



Bears and cows!



This looks like a nice place to retire. A bit cramped, but at least the bike would fit in... maybe...











Rama Llamas...



Pumpkins and corn...



Last time I recall turning right at the end here and heading back to the car on roads. Nah... I'll do the out and back and avoid traffic...



The kids love the short ride through the fields...



Hey, I've got an idea... Let's weld an old bicycle to the railing! Yeah... that's the ticket!



Heading out fishing...



I think these barriers are placed to assist with slowing erosion of the river bank...



And... done...

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Last time I recall turning right at the end here and heading back to the car on roads. Nah... I'll do the out and back and avoid traffic...

A lot to be said for loops, but I like out and backs, too. A good route out is generally a good route back as well.

Also, interesting routes tend to look a lot different in the other direction. You see things you never noticed on the way out, and and you also have the benefit of the big picture at that point.

 

[DaveMatthews]

A lot to be said for loops, but I like out and backs, too. A good route out is generally a good route back as well.

Also, interesting routes tend to look a lot different in the other direction. You see things you never noticed on the way out, and and you also have the benefit of the big picture at that point.

100%
The visuals and orientation change.
Obviously I took the bulk of the pics on the out, but the back was just as interesting.

 

[DaveMatthews]

I am told this is a Ghost bike. I had no idea it was a thing.
RIP...

Ghost bike - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Took our son visiting from Denver to Oceanside Harbor for a walk on Harbor Beach, then dinner on the water.

The harbor's a very popular cycling destination. From home in south Carlsbad, it's just 10 beautiful rolling miles north on the Coast Highway. End up riding there a lot with the missus and/or friends.

This time we drove — in part to see what waves from Hurricanes Genevieve and Marie had done to Oceanside beaches.

Good news first: No sand loss and maybe even some sand gain at Harbor Beach. Wouldn't be surprised. This is one of the few places along the San Diego County coast where sand tends to collect.

Problem is, sand really likes to collect in the adjacent harbor mouth. This giant dredge practically lives there. We could hear the whirr of the slurry pumps from shore.

At dinner, we were treated to a classic cloudless California sunset. Orange has gotten a bad name in recent years. But to folks in coastal SoCal, orange will always mean this.

Now the bad news: The Strand south of Oceanside Pier used to look like this part just north of the pier. Now much of the sand is gone. Turns out, south of the pier was where the sand being dredged from the harbor mouth was going — not by truck, but via an underwater sand pipeline built just for this purpose.

The need to transfer sand from the harbor to various Oceanside beaches comes up a lot.

 

[Surrey Pete]

Decided to take a couple of weeks off after a tough year.
Weather looks to be pretty good overall for a bit, thankfully. With that in mind I mounted the bike rack, and threw the Stance on it. Target was the Pitt River Greenway. It is part of the TCT system (Trans Canada Trail).
It's been years since I have done this ride. Was very foggy this morning, so I waited for it to burn off some before heading out.
Pretty much 100% gravel.

Starts out very close to the Pitt Meadows Regional airport...



Bears and cows!



This looks like a nice place to retire. A bit cramped, but at least the bike would fit in... maybe...











Rama Llamas...



Pumpkins and corn...



Last time I recall turning right at the end here and heading back to the car on roads. Nah... I'll do the out and back and avoid traffic...



The kids love the short ride through the fields...



Hey, I've got an idea... Let's weld an old bicycle to the railing! Yeah... that's the ticket!



Heading out fishing...



I think these barriers are placed to assist with slowing erosion of the river bank...



And... done...

Yikes. I would be too paranoid to trust a rack like that to hold up my ebike. Guess you've done it enough to feel confident but you're braver than I am.............

 

[DaveMatthews]

Yikes. I would be too paranoid to trust a rack like that to hold up my ebike. Guess you've done it enough to feel confident but you're braver than I am.............

You're not the first to imply that mate, no worries.
I bought the Saris Bones EX 3 because it's rated for 115lbs.
I only put my bike at the mount closest to the vehicle for the least hanging weight. Have done many hundreds of kilometers with it and it has been flawless.

Cheers!

 

[Chargeride]

Took our son visiting from Denver to Oceanside Harbor for a walk on Harbor Beach, then dinner on the water.

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The harbor's a very popular cycling destination. From home in south Carlsbad, it's just 10 beautiful rolling miles north on the Coast Highway. End up riding there a lot with the missus and/or friends.

This time we drove — in part to see what waves from Hurricanes Genevieve and Marie had done to Oceanside beaches.

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Good news first: No sand loss and maybe even some sand gain at Harbor Beach. Wouldn't be surprised. This is one of the few places along the San Diego County coast where sand tends to collect.

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Problem is, sand really likes to collect in the adjacent harbor mouth. This giant dredge practically lives there. We could hear the whirr of the slurry pumps from shore.

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At dinner, we were treated to a classic cloudless California sunset. Orange has gotten a bad name in recent years. But to folks in coastal SoCal, orange will always mean this.

View attachment 216220
Now the bad news: The Strand south of Oceanside Pier used to look like this part just north of the pier. Now much of the sand is gone. Turns out, south of the pier was where the sand being dredged from the harbor mouth was going — not by truck, but via an underwater sand pipeline built just for this purpose.

The need to transfer sand from the harbor to various Oceanside beaches comes up a lot.

They trucked our beach sand for months to fill in lost sand at one end, now that end has swallowed the entire sea wall.
Its funny when I was young I felt things like beaches were immortal like mountains, as the years went by the reality of the seemingly endless started dawning on me.
It kinda spread to everything I could observe or consider, you could get an entire beach worth of kids to dig a hole big enough to change the look of a coast.

 

[DaveMatthews]

My habit at the office is to drive to our PO box every Thursday, grab cheques, and deposit them.
Since I'm off for a couple of weeks I decided to do that by cycling there instead.
The best route for me was to take the same greenway south, but carry on past the bay and push on to South Surrey.
Looked a bit nippy at 16C when I left, so I put on 2 layers of long sleeves and ditched the fingerless gloves in favour of short full gloves.

Just a hint of fog still burning off...





Starting to brighten up on Colebrook road...



Now to head south on King George Hwy...



Looking west over Hwy 99...



Now I just need to climb this hill for a few clicks...



Success!



Decided to hang for a bit and have a water break. By this time the second long sleeve layer felt completely unnecessary. Left it on though because of a bit of a chilling wind, and knowing the shady bits on the way home would be radically different...



Nicomekl River...








Heading north...





Where's the dang leaf blower?!!???

 

[Chargeride]

Are you on holiday in England?

 

[DaveMatthews]

Are you on holiday in England?

I wish!
Look familiar sort of? You wouldn't be the first to make that comment. I have a buddy in Yorkshire that feels that way!

 

[Chargeride]

The names actually, South Sussex, Coleman rd, Kings Highway.
The 240p Stop sign gave it away.