GGJaguar
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Gasp! Heathen!
Fat tire e-bike coming soon...
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I am unable to ride my (regular) mtn bike on trails in winter around here, Marc. Also, there's so much sand on the roads here during winter that I'm disinclined to use the mtn bike (or a road bike) at all. The fat bike will enable me to do everything. I am not a stationary bike rider. However, when I tried a fat bike (non assisted) years ago it was a fool's errand. I'm a fairly strong guy, but you have to be kind of a superman to go anywhere without assist.
Well, perhaps if it makes the sound of one hand clapping, or if it falls in the forest...
Seriously, though, as a former, "serious" mountain biker, the whole point is to pedal up the mountain. So, I guess the purist answer is "no."
... and it's in El Dorado, Kansas ... Getting here!!!!!
Not that often we have snow on the ground 'round here in Westchester county NY. But the last time I hit my locat trails on xc skis I found that the fat tire bikes packed down a really nice track for me to glide on.
Back in the day I used to drive a minivan and I kept both skiing and biking stuff in the thing all winter. I would make a decision based on conditions at the trailhead which to use that day, bike or skis.
Back in the day I used to drive a minivan and I kept both skiing and biking stuff in the thing all winter. I would make a decision based on conditions at the trailhead which to use that day, bike or skis.
GGJaguar
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Amazingly, I've been there.
I may have driven through there, but for some reason I'm not finding it memorable.
And even less memorable is the fact that it's now in Dahinda Illinois. What?
Fättie (that's her name) is in Pennsylvania and I'm going to' guess the Tuesday arrival is accurate. Weather's supposed to be good all week and I expect to be trying out the trails on Wednesday!
Yes, that is one of my favorite shows in the background!
Done (13-Feb). Battery is charging for first ride!
It's HERE:
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Done (13-Feb). Battery is charging for first ride!
It's HERE:
Fat tire e-bike coming soon...
I'm so jazzed about this purchase. I've been waiting years for the right kind of fat-tire bike (4" wide, 26" mountain tires) to come along for me. I have a wonderful (unassisted) MTB that I've used for many years. But, for New England weather, like what we've been experiencing for the last...
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It was "fun" having my son help me shlep that 100 pound box into my living room. I was working on getting a date with the FedEx driver yesterday by helping her, but she wasn't having any of it. She was just annoyed.
GGJaguar
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You asked the FedEx driver to go out on a date? Smooth operator!
Not exactly. She was too pissy about having to handle the box that the reality was she would not want to handle me.
Sadly, bike is still in the box. Dealing with some difficult personal stuff right now and might not get to assembling it for a while.
But, still very excited and "oh no, I didn't!" back to you GG.
But, still very excited and "oh no, I didn't!" back to you GG.
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I've found that "assembly" can go one of two ways. Either everything goes right and it's straightforward and it's very therapeutic. OR it goes horribly wrong and super frustrating and just exacerbates your issues and next thing you know you're on a involuntary 72-hour hold at a mental facility. So yeah.... maybe wait.
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I don't think you'll ever even ride the E-bike: you just ordered it to get at the hot driver...
jp
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Gotta catch up on Futurama first!
Yeah. For sure. The Hulu season isn't great, but it's mostly watchable. The old stuff is some of the most fun sci-fi ever!!!
FYI in case anyone is interested, Juiced just jacked up the prices by $550 on the fat e-bike. They're now offering a valentine two-fer where you pretty much get my price, buy you have to buy two.
Anyway, FYI:West R Lee
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Did she know you play guitar and have money Charlie?
I was working on getting a date with the FedEx driver yesterday by helping her, but she wasn't having any of it. She was just annoyed.
West