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[Prairie Dog]

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A nice leisurely ride on my local back roads today, it was so chilled and very enjoyable! The weather was perfect for cycling once again, I really don't know whats happening with our weather but I'm not complaining! After Sundays epic it was nice to just take it easy today, the only downside was my power switch was giving me problems! It actually had a hiccup on Sunday also but cleared itself eventually, only to stop working altogether for a good chunk of my ride today! I think I will try to source a replacement but the bike is still working fine as all I have to do is connect the battery and I have eco power which is fine for most roads, this is where having 22 gears really pays off!

It wasn't the most scenic ride but I did take some pictures, very hard to match Sundays quality pictures but thats life! I was very surprised to see my average speed was 16.6mph today as I really was taking it easy, not as much climbing as usual though! I'm hoping to get out tomorrow and Thursday and then I will be off the bike for a week as I need to look after my dad while my sister is on holiday! Hopefully I can source a new power switch for the bike and have it working properly when I return!

It appears that the countryside back roads that you ride are sublimely void of any traffic. Sooo nice. It’s just the opposite here especially during the busy summer months. I try to avoid riding on weekends altogether.

 

[RabH]

It appears that the countryside back roads that you ride are sublimely void of any traffic. Sooo nice. It’s just the opposite here especially during the busy summer months. I try to avoid riding on weekends altogether.

I know I am very lucky, I just have to watch out for farm traffic! I was just about to turn a corner today and a farmer was just exiting the junction at the same time on his tractor and he was on my side of the road, I'm so glad I heard him! Then as I was climbing the hill just round the corner I could hear what I thought was another tractor but it turned out to be a telehandler which was taking up the whole road! Its a real shame you can't enjoy weekend cycling in your area!

 

[Prairie Dog]

I know I am very lucky, I just have to watch out for farm traffic! I was just about to turn a corner today and a farmer was just exiting the junction at the same time on his tractor and he was on my side of the road, I'm so glad I heard him! Then as I was climbing the hill just round the corner I could hear what I thought was another tractor but it turned out to be a telehandler which was taking up the whole road! Its a real shame you can't enjoy weekend cycling in your area!

I can ride but I prefer not to. I get what you mean about farm traffic though. We usually see a number of large combines rolling along the township/range roads during harvest time here as they shuttle their machines from section to section. Some of them are massive.

 

[RabH]

I can ride but I prefer not to. I get what you mean about farm traffic though. We usually see a number of large combines rolling along the township/range roads during harvest time here as they shuttle their machines from section to section. Some of them are massive.
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I can't blame you, there's no enjoyment if the roads are clogged with traffic!

 

[kahn]

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Okay, Houdini, what's holding it up?

 

[Prairie Dog]

Okay, Houdini, what's holding it up?

I thought someone would have let the cat out of the bag by now. @reed scott, @RabH, and @Stefan Mikes likely know how this mystifying trick of the eye is performed.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I thought someone would have let the cat out of the bag by now. @reed scott, @RabH, and @Stefan Mikes likely know how this mystifying trick of the eye is performed.
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No, I don't

 

[RabH]

I thought someone would have let the cat out of the bag by now. @reed scott, @RabH, and @Stefan Mikes likely know how this mystifying trick of the eye is performed.
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My guess is you have photoshopped the images!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Ok, one more hint then I'll kill the suspense.

 

[Prairie Dog]

My secret is only a click away!

http://www.click-stand.com/about-click-stand.html

 

[RabH]

Ok, one more hint then I'll kill the suspense.

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Chocked the rear tyre?

 

[RabH]

My secret is only a click away!

http://www.click-stand.com/about-click-stand.html

That's a new one on me!

 

[Prairie Dog]

That's a new one on me!

I thought for sure you fellas knew about the stand. @reed scott is quite familiar with them.

 

[reed scott]

I thought for sure you fellas knew about the stand. @reed scott is quite familiar with them.

Only because lovely Darlinsk introduced it.

 

[kahn]

My secret is only a click away!

http://www.click-stand.com/about-click-stand.html

I've looked and finally found weight. Does it weigh less than a kickstand which is what started this commotion?

Do you have mini or maxi?

edited to add: I see he is a WA manufacturer.

 

[reed scott]

I've looked and finally found weight. Does it weigh less than a kickstand which is what started this commotion?

Do you have mini or maxi?

edited to add: I see he is a WA manufacturer.

'I' have a 'maxi' and I estimate it weighs about 1/4 or less of what a regular kickstand weighs.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I've looked and finally found weight. Does it weigh less than a kickstand which is what started this commotion?

Do you have mini or maxi?

edited to add: I see he is a WA manufacturer.

They're pretty light and are made from aircraft aluminum. Mine is 28" in length and weighs a hefty 75g. I went with the mini for both of our Creos. The one stand that I have even fits my old Trek MTB as well as the Trance. Tom Nostrant, the owner, is super to deal with and it's great that he's in your home state.

That being said, I don't use it all the time but it comes in handy when there isn't anything available to prop up the bikes. The stands also include brake bands to keep the bikes from rolling/shifting from their static position.

 

[kahn]

They're pretty light and are made from aircraft aluminum. Mine is 28" in length and weighs a hefty 75g. I went with the mini for both of our Creos. The one stand that I have even fits my old Trek MTB as well as the Trance. Tom Nostrant, the owner, is super to deal with and it's great that he's in your home state.

That being said, I don't use it all the time but it comes in handy when there isn't anything available to prop up the bikes. The stands also include brake bands to keep the bikes from rolling/shifting from their static position.
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When I just saw your photos again, I recalled a device we use to have - A Flick Stand. It was a wheel stop. If I recall it was probably pretty darn cheap. I just googled:

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Outrageous pricing!!!!

 

[DiggyGun]

We did a 28 mile ride along an old railway line yesterday. Although basically a straight line, it did have a couple of tunnels which made it interesting.

You needed very good lights for these; the first one was dry inside, but the second one was very wet and the surface layer was very slimy which made the going very slippery.

The statistics make an interesting read.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The statistics make an interesting read.

Is the elevation in feet?