What have you done to your bike today?

bergsnj

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Installed a PNW loam lever dropper lever on the fat bike and also put on the new outbound lighting “hangover” light using a gopro mount
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MadisonDan

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Team MTBNJ Halter's
Swapped out PDX race (lol) tires for some 38c gravel tires on the spare wheel set.
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Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700/38 mounted to Stan’s Iron Cross hoops. Seated with a shitty floor pump with no problems. 2oz Stan’s Sealant in each tire, will see if they’re still holding air tomorrow. No clearance problems on the front, the rear is a little close. Don’t think the 42c’s would fit the rear on my Boone.
 

serviceguy

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Today had the real, trail maiden voyage of the Mukky, prepped it wit 3m tape everywhere but eventually got frustrated at how much time it was taking so I skipped the seat stays (what’s going to happen anyway)...which is exactly what was scratched when I had a crash...why didn’t I stay on the white trail instead of going for the steeper, less fun blue where I had the crash? I never go for the hard path, always the easier...bike is fun, not really into the wobblying and bouncing at low speed but all of the rest is gold!
 

FitmanNJ

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You may be able to improve the "wobblying and bouncing" by experimenting with your tire pressure. Where were you riding, and what was your tire pressure? Also, I can't recall if you're riding rigid, or invested in a suspension fork.

...and, yes, the frame-saver tape is a pain to apply (in my experience).
 

serviceguy

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You may be able to improve the "wobblying and bouncing" by experimenting with your tire pressure. Where were you riding, and what was your tire pressure? Also, I can't recall if you're riding rigid, or invested in a suspension fork.

...and, yes, the frame-saver tape is a pain to apply (in my experience).

I was riding Ringwood, not too technical though. I need to check the pressure, it's mostly my weakness in setting up the bike. But it's on the high side (definitely over 15 psi). And the bike is full rigid.

I used invisaframe on the Knolly and while still labour intensive, having all the pieces already cut up for you was extremely helpful. The 3M tape is thicker, probably a better protection, but it doesn't want to comply to the frame shape much. I ended up using blue masking tape to hold the 3M tape tight on the frame... I was thinking about hitting it with a heatgun on a very low setting...
 

serviceguy

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I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
 

Patrick

Overthinking the draft from the basement already
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I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.

that is why my fatbike is the fun bike.

@JimN will show you the way!
 

Fat Trout

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I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
Ha.....welcome to the positive aspects of + tires and fatbikes :)
 

Mr.Moto

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I was riding Ringwood, not too technical though. I need to check the pressure, it's mostly my weakness in setting up the bike. But it's on the high side (definitely over 15 psi). And the bike is full rigid.

I used invisaframe on the Knolly and while still labour intensive, having all the pieces already cut up for you was extremely helpful. The 3M tape is thicker, probably a better protection, but it doesn't want to comply to the frame shape much. I ended up using blue masking tape to hold the 3M tape tight on the frame... I was thinking about hitting it with a heatgun on a very low setting...

Definitely drop the pressure for the next ride. And the heat gun is the way to go. I use a heat gun for the frame protection material I put on. Makes for a better bond.
 

FitmanNJ

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I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
Before buying my first fatbike, @jimvreeland lent me his for a test ride. I went up a short, steep hill covered with loose rocks at Chimney Rock that was a traction challenge on my 29er. It was one of those "ah-ha" moments!
 

Steve Vai

Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Swapped out PDX race (lol) tires for some 38c gravel tires on the spare wheel set.
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Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700/38 mounted to Stan’s Iron Cross hoops. Seated with a shitty floor pump with no problems. 2oz Stan’s Sealant in each tire, will see if they’re still holding air tomorrow. No clearance problems on the front, the rear is a little close. Don’t think the 42c’s would fit the rear on my Boone.

38c is the correct answer for gravel anywhoo. 42s look cool but aren't as fast.
 
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