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Part 2: Someone did a lot of work out here.
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The trails led us eventually to a gorgeous spot. If it was summer, I would have spent the rest of the day in the water. And called-in an airdrop of beer. Lots of beer. Hoppy hipster beer. Even today I would have taken a polar bear dip, but my guide for the day said she had other plans.
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That was pretty much it for the ride. But I had been feeling a little cramped in the cockpit of the Shenzhen Experiment (Which my guide re- named the Epic E-Faux. That might stick). I gave it some attention when I got home tonight.
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So, I gave the cockpit, well . . . a little extra cock.
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Looks smaller in your hands
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Took my recently-acquired Scott Sportster X50 for a proper ride, and... crap, I am distraught now.

This bike is ca. 2013. 3x8, mech disks (they need work/replacement), all else stock except for tires (700c x 40mm) and pedals. The bike is sooo comfortable, almost effortless, snappy (even though it weighs in around 28lbs). I did a 10mi ride around my area and it was just a joy to ride.

Afterwards, I noodled with my Dr. Dew (1x12, 700c x 40mm, ~29lbs) and took it for a short ride, and I was like - this thing is a tank, requires so much effort, and it is so, so long comparatively. I've put over 1k mi on this bike and absolutely love it, but my goodness what a chore to ride.

Going to take the Scott over to American Tobacco Trail tmr, which is a mostly flat rail trail 22mi long. If the Scott is really that much nicer on a longer ride, Dr. Dew may get sidelined and reserved for errands, groceries, and the like. :confused:
 
and only 199 calories!! thats an efficient bike you’ve got!! 🤣

i went for my first ride in quite a while. sick, heavy work christmas and some holidays have kept me to one winter ride so far this year. gotta give the fatty some love before winter is over. i’ve got a few months left. 12km short ride to start. felt really good! now i just have to make sure i do it a few times a week!!

only -5C so a pleasure to ride!
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franklin40 said:
and only 199 calories!! thats an efficient bike you’ve got!! 🤣

i went for my first ride in quite a while. sick, heavy work christmas and some holidays have kept me to one winter ride so far this year. gotta give the fatty some love before winter is over. i’ve got a few months left. 12km short ride to start. felt really good! now i just have to make sure i do it a few times a week!!

only -5C so a pleasure to ride!
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Boy look at that tread track! Got some meats on there!

Bluebird day, would love to experience some frozen fatbiking sometime.
 
OGBeno said:
I’m the 5th. 3 geared riders and 2 single speeders.
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Cool, I always wanted to do a solo 24 hour when I was younger and my body could've taken it. Now, the only way my body is going to survive that is in a team setting I think.

Who am I kidding, I still want to do it-even if I'm hurting for the next week!

Have fun, hope you guys kick ass.
 
gilamonster said:
Cool, I always wanted to do a solo 24 hour when I was younger and my body could've taken it. Now, the only way my body is going to survive that is in a team setting I think.

Who am I kidding, I still want to do it-even if I'm hurting for the next week!

Have fun, hope you guys kick ass.
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We should do a MUD 24HOP team sometime!
 
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