The (unofficial) Tour de Fat
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jackx
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Matt, I am so very sorry for you, your Dad and your family that your Mom has passed.
I have not gone through that myself so I cannot possibly imagine the depths of such a loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Friend of mine sent me this shot cica 1996ish. It when @pedals and I first started dating. I remember this pic, we were riding Glenn Park when it was a mostly know as xc park. You the whole back side/other side of the mountian was open space also before they developed it back around 2000. Then the park was neglected for a bit until that shop opened at the end of the street. Thats when they started the DH runs not that there wasn't any before but most of those would be poorly built and become washed out in a year.
These Hecklers were our trail/park bikes back then lol. See the full circle. We actually both won mount snow DH nationals in sport class that year. It was Patty's first race and it was 2nd year that that course went off ski trails like years past and instead across into the woods. I told her to skip beginner's race as that course missed all the fun stuff and was shorter. She won her race dominatly and I won barely. As you can see the triple crown zokes Jr T fork on my bike. The following year we both bought super8s and raced every east coast race including 7 springs. Good times and we loved every bit of the travel camping and sleazy motels. Wouldn't change a thing, but the babies came and DHING was not a thing. We did keep the biking a thing though and it is pretty much what we design most get aways around. Still a thing and happy to have her to enjoy that thing together after all these years.
These Hecklers were our trail/park bikes back then lol. See the full circle. We actually both won mount snow DH nationals in sport class that year. It was Patty's first race and it was 2nd year that that course went off ski trails like years past and instead across into the woods. I told her to skip beginner's race as that course missed all the fun stuff and was shorter. She won her race dominatly and I won barely. As you can see the triple crown zokes Jr T fork on my bike. The following year we both bought super8s and raced every east coast race including 7 springs. Good times and we loved every bit of the travel camping and sleazy motels. Wouldn't change a thing, but the babies came and DHING was not a thing. We did keep the biking a thing though and it is pretty much what we design most get aways around. Still a thing and happy to have her to enjoy that thing together after all these years.
I will just drop this here
Yup 2 years
I promise I will pick this back up, when mom passed unexpectedly, well it was a real kick in the nuts to say the least. I hope to bring some new adventures and my opinions on the new SS. As I mentioned this is the first of 3 that I am gonna try out. For those who weren't following along on the SS thread, I wasn't planning on a Ti vassago frame but the lead time kept falling further away and I think Tom at Vassago got tired of my pestering. So he offered the Optimus or Radimus at the Verhauen price. I havent owned personally a Ti frame since my '96 litespeed Obed. Really looking forward to see how this rides.
Pretty funny how things line up, when I got my Ripmo they called it something red, well to me its orange. My wives bike is orange. My wives hardtail is Ti and so now is mine. This was not by design but now when we show up we will look like that couple who wear matching clothes 🤪
We rode Sterling last week and if you haven't gone I highly recommend that you do. Super fun and outstanding trails by those amazing trail crew up north.
Yup 2 years
I promise I will pick this back up, when mom passed unexpectedly, well it was a real kick in the nuts to say the least. I hope to bring some new adventures and my opinions on the new SS. As I mentioned this is the first of 3 that I am gonna try out. For those who weren't following along on the SS thread, I wasn't planning on a Ti vassago frame but the lead time kept falling further away and I think Tom at Vassago got tired of my pestering. So he offered the Optimus or Radimus at the Verhauen price. I havent owned personally a Ti frame since my '96 litespeed Obed. Really looking forward to see how this rides.
Pretty funny how things line up, when I got my Ripmo they called it something red, well to me its orange. My wives bike is orange. My wives hardtail is Ti and so now is mine. This was not by design but now when we show up we will look like that couple who wear matching clothes 🤪
We rode Sterling last week and if you haven't gone I highly recommend that you do. Super fun and outstanding trails by those amazing trail crew up north.
Complete kind of.
Backordered Bars were shipped yesterday, same as in pic but carbon.
I won't have my 20t profile racing freewheel until the end of the month. Pulled the 21t off wives SS. Then the 18t showed today. Think I will leave the 21t for a long day at rattling creek. Otherwise only obstacle I had at the last minute was a post spaceron the front brake. No luck at Martys so called Ride shop and luck would have it that he had one. Lots of driveway up and downs for small adjustments. Ready for some dirt now!
Backordered Bars were shipped yesterday, same as in pic but carbon.
I won't have my 20t profile racing freewheel until the end of the month. Pulled the 21t off wives SS. Then the 18t showed today. Think I will leave the 21t for a long day at rattling creek. Otherwise only obstacle I had at the last minute was a post spaceron the front brake. No luck at Martys so called Ride shop and luck would have it that he had one. Lots of driveway up and downs for small adjustments. Ready for some dirt now!
This is my fatbike, I upgraded from carbon to Ti. Come on man, those 2.6 tires.
Towed @The Kalmyk and his buddy around Stephen's early this morning. Wasn't sure how well I would respond after yesterday's adventure at rattling creek, but I felt pretty good. Went to bed early enough last night to recoup myself. Took the boys right over to HT to climb which with the new SS being a bit heavier then my misfit i was curious if I could nail it bottom to top. It was a lay up.
Whats to say about the new ride, still adjusting and getting a feel for it. What I can say the comfort level was much better then yesterday and I suppose tomorrow will be better then today.
To my surprise yesterday the bike felt harsh so this morning I dropped psi on my tires. Wondering if my Guage is misreading because tire feel was harding then I am used to. Totally different bike today with a much better on the hits. So you see little tweaks can make drastic changes. Speaking of changes the tire choice is just plain wrong. I literally could lose a pound of rotational weight by swapping the 2.6 dissector x 2.6 assegia to something a little more forgiving. Overall my impressions on fit, build and ride have been pretty solid so far.
Great weekend!
Whats to say about the new ride, still adjusting and getting a feel for it. What I can say the comfort level was much better then yesterday and I suppose tomorrow will be better then today.
To my surprise yesterday the bike felt harsh so this morning I dropped psi on my tires. Wondering if my Guage is misreading because tire feel was harding then I am used to. Totally different bike today with a much better on the hits. So you see little tweaks can make drastic changes. Speaking of changes the tire choice is just plain wrong. I literally could lose a pound of rotational weight by swapping the 2.6 dissector x 2.6 assegia to something a little more forgiving. Overall my impressions on fit, build and ride have been pretty solid so far.
Great weekend!
The Kalmyk
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Matty’s new bike is XXX!! 😍😍😍
Thanks for showing us around old friend👍🏻
Thanks for showing us around old friend👍🏻
Nice meeting you. Fun ride.
JDurk
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I run Ardent 2.4 front and rear on my rigid SS. Pressure range is 18-20psi frt, 20-22psi rear. Can definitely feel the difference between each high and low. 230lb+ fat dude rider.
serviceguy
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Sick bike! How's that saddle working? Is it a Tioga Spyder? I've always been intrigued by those but never to the point of pulling the trigger on one.
Last nights Tuesdays fight club ride moved into the beginning of the death March season. To be clear it was me that fell into survival mode as soon as we hit orange climb back into deer park. All summer long I rode everyday but nothing really over 12 miles at a clip. Once I start putting over that my body tells me your not use to this. We rolled Stephens part of the leg at a pretty solid pace non stop which I need to adjust if death March is in order. I was conscious not to burn the matches on climbs in stephens but definitely need to dial it back regardless. I really wish we had creative representative for deer park who has the vision to create a better climb back into deer park like whats going on at Stephens. The old blown out fire road that is the orange trail is just too much at some pitches especially with a SS.
Speaking of SS's last night was the first time I felt one and dialed. I got my SQ Lab carbon bars and grips installed, raised my stack 5mm. My first ride I thought the bike was harsh but realized it was due to tire pressure. Also thought last night the bike really felt compliant compared to my old misfit as it should being Ti vs AL. The main difference is probably about 5 lbs of girth with having suspension fork, but mainly terrible choice of tires. I already ordered rekon 2.6 and rekon race 2.4 which will easily be over a pound saved.
Otherwise Vassago fits real well. I will do a bike check once I get my final pieces together.
Live every day like its your last ✌
Speaking of SS's last night was the first time I felt one and dialed. I got my SQ Lab carbon bars and grips installed, raised my stack 5mm. My first ride I thought the bike was harsh but realized it was due to tire pressure. Also thought last night the bike really felt compliant compared to my old misfit as it should being Ti vs AL. The main difference is probably about 5 lbs of girth with having suspension fork, but mainly terrible choice of tires. I already ordered rekon 2.6 and rekon race 2.4 which will easily be over a pound saved.
Otherwise Vassago fits real well. I will do a bike check once I get my final pieces together.
Live every day like its your last ✌
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