Seems like it's been a long time...

Yesterday morning with "skinny" tires was good until I attempted to drop pressure and broke a valve stem. Plugged with a stick, which ended up holding but didn't push it.


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How do u like rigid at RV. Less weight for climbs but harder to flow downhill?
 
I got out just as it changed to shit. Spent 4+ hours getting blasted by ice. Not my favorite conditions by any means. I like breaking trail in deep fluffy snow, deep enough that a fat bike is the only tool, but not deep enough to walk.
 
David Taylor said:
It's just a fad... don't get a fat caad...nj fat bike series isn't real.
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Fat Bike series is dead this year. Everyone is going back to individual events. Mayhem pulled out to become an H2H race, and we pulled out to make a long distance event.
 
pooriggy said:
How do u like rigid at RV. Less weight for climbs but harder to flow downhill?
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It's nice climbing on a 19lb bike, but yea the downhills really beat you up. There was a lot of slushy snow on the way out so I couldn't really go too fast going down.
On the way back I let some air out of the front and it was much smoother.
Still...If it was a nice sunny day with dry conditions, I would've taken my FS.
 
Went out to Deer Park on Saturday for a quick spin. The rear tire on the SS is like a banana skin, so opted for the geared HT with a decent rear tire. SOOOO glad I did. Forgot how much more effort is needed in the snow.

Someone on a fatty had the same idea, but just earlier. Had a blast out there. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain fell on me before clearing up with about 30 minutes left in the ride. iPhone took a crap due to the cold temps and shut down logging in a mere 3.8 miles. Thankfully this wasn't a BIYF ride....

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