Saratoga Dave
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If that isn’t my dream bike, I don’t know what is. Gorgeous.
its slow and painful. maybe another month. she can't handle a lot of vibration like rough rides and still has trouble feeding herself with her right hand. when she can sleep better it will help. but she does not have to wear a sling anymore. shoulder replacement surgery is bad compared to hips and knees and such. Miss riding with her not as much fun by myself.Foofer.
How's your old lady recovery from the new shoulder surgery will she ever ride an ebike again?
Brrr Foofer, sounds like a chilly ride but the pics are great. And a hot beverage afterwards really hits the spot.Did 43 miles today. It started about 44 degrees got to about 47 but then it rained lightly but ended up dropping to a low of 36. I had tights and my rain coat on but my waterproof lobster claw gloves don't really work that low for me. Plus with the rain after I made a couple of stops my hands were frozen with 12 miles to go. My tights are not waterproof and I didn't think to bring my rain pants. All the rain ran down into my shoes and that would happen with my rain pants too.
Crossed several bridges lots of climbing almost 3000 feet. Lots of steep climbs and descents the countryside seems to be those rollers when I ride out that way. I rode 33 miles to get my wife one of these. They were out of the eclairs but their flowerless chocolate cake is killer. I don't get to eat any my body hates carbs so I had to stop for a protein drink and a energy drink and a couple of hot dogs without buns at 7-11. My wife better appreciate that for a chocolate cake and a fantastic croissant.but did well on a workout burned 1200 calories or more as I was so cold.
Ok on to the pics. Saw these primitive blue tree. Then this field or small hill across from the Oregon national guards. It must be an old place they used to use for playing army I guess as the area is only 3000 feet by 1700 feet with houses on the other side. Got a pic of a duck right after he pooped. It was like what's the white I the water then figured it out. A frozen small waterfall but it was 47 degrees in that area at 2pm. Some sandy river pics.
Got to love the rich chit that has cattail art instead of real plants.
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How's the battery consumption in the snow? Mine completely sucked in the headwind!Still slogging through the snow here and it was especially steep and deep today along the Bench Trail.
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Probably not much better Dave. I had 50% charge left after the ride and the temp was hovering around -5C. Even my riding partner who rides a fattie had a difficult time with the snow. It was soft and there was little hardpack underneath to gain any traction so I was spinning my wheels much of the time. Forecast is calling for more snow next week and colder temps.How's the battery consumption in the snow? Mine completely sucked in the headwind!
I doubt I would enjoy that. Maybe 30 years ago ....Probably not much better Dave. I had 50% charge left after the ride and the temp was hovering around -5C. Even my riding partner who rides a fattie had a difficult time with the snow. It was soft and there was little hardpack underneath to gain any traction so I was spinning my wheels much of the time. Forecast is calling for more snow next week and colder temps.
I swear I won’t be riding that trail again after a major snowfall. I’ll sleep soundly tonight. Things actually improved later on as the sun finally made an appearance and we finished our ride in stellar fashion at the Heritage Ranch single track. Amazing how a bit sunlight can lift one’s spirits. I even spent a bit of time ice biking on the local skating pond. I’ll be sure to post a summary over at the ‘Our Rides in Words’ thread once the video footage receives final editing.I doubt I would enjoy that. Maybe 30 years ago ....![]()
Awesome. How are you liking the new beast?Rode out onto Nose Hill with my new Intrigue on it's new feet.
Conditions weren't the best and weather was funky so I kept it short.
It was more of a test ride than anything.
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Light was bad and you had to really stay on top of it as some of the ruts were bad (I didn't stop and take pictures of the really bad stuff).
Like @Prairie Dog, I'll put more into the "Ride in words" thread soon...
Holy clear cut Batman!
Love it - just getting used to the 29" wheels.Awesome. How are you liking the new beast?
Actually that is a new road being put in by my place to replace the old one that had too much slide activity. It has been planned for a few years but they are just now getting to it. Going to take a bridge or a huge culvert to plug that gap for sure.Holy clear cut Batman!
Good news! Glad you're loving it.Love it - just getting used to the 29" wheels.
It's remarkable how the handling changes from 27.5", but the FS is really smooth, even on the super pockmarked trails.
I think I'm really going to like the extra 20% more juice with the 625 as well.
I'm close to having it tweaked - just a tad more rise in the bars and I'll be done. I think stock are 20mm rise. and I am trying to find a reasonably priced 40mm (or so).
I don't really want to special order anything as I may have to switch stem and bars and go back to 31.8 bars, as finding anything local with that amount of rise with a 35mm clamp is proving difficult.
My LBS has some Title MTB ones, but they are supposedly super stiff, and I don't really want that - I have enough trouble with my arthritic limbs as it is.
I am considering some Spank Vibrocore bars - but once again, difficult to access here.
Paralysis by analysis again...![]()
Perfect!Finally able to get back out today, a good thaw is underway. Still have my spiked tires on, but the ice is rapidly turning to slush. A brief respite though, more freezing temperatures on the way. Got 27 km done, hopefully I won’t feel it too badly tomorrow.
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