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Forum: Fatbikes
11-06-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

North Jetty of the Columbia River.

North Jetty of the Columbia River.
Forum: Fatbikes
07-05-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Re Vee Missions.

I've run them anywhere from 15 to 35 psi. I use the "lower" pressure while bike backing on gravel trails (anything from cinders to 3/4 minus with occasional rail road ballast. They do just fine. I've...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-09-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

STP ride 3.5 Vee Speedsters 22-38/11-32 gears

STP ride
3.5 Vee Speedsters
22-38/11-32 gears
Forum: Fatbikes
05-24-16, 10:45 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Thanks! I'll check the Nimbles out.

Thanks! I'll check the Nimbles out.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-24-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Right on Toad. I'm mapping a gravel/logging road...

Right on Toad. I'm mapping a gravel/logging road route from Olympia to the coast and by linking Capitol Forest with the old Oakville Highway/Willapa Hills Trail, South Bend-Palix road and a few...
Forum: Fatbikes
05-17-16, 05:57 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Ok, now I'm going full-on beach truckin' ...

Ok, now I'm going full-on beach truckin'

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Forum: Fatbikes
03-29-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Ouch. Just like the bridge expansion joints I'd...

Ouch. Just like the bridge expansion joints I'd hit on the turn with my Stang. That GT would damn near swap ends if it was slick and I wasn't paying attention.
Forum: Fatbikes
03-29-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Toad-keeps a lot of crap off drive train (BB &...

Toad-keeps a lot of crap off drive train (BB & front cog). And has a freaky old school "bomber" look. Of course when I'm down in the drops grinding into 15 mph headwinds I don't feel very bomber.
Forum: Fatbikes
03-26-16, 01:21 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Still making changes here and there. The 3.0...

Still making changes here and there. The 3.0 keeps on truckin'

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Forum: Fatbikes
02-11-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

My Min 3.0 evolving into a beach flat tracker. ...

My Min 3.0 evolving into a beach flat tracker.

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-26-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

My badass beach bomber. 500761

My badass beach bomber.

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Forum: Fatbikes
10-30-15, 11:18 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Put ~1100 miles on the fat since January....

Put ~1100 miles on the fat since January. All.Beach.Miles. Been through 2 chains, 2 rear d pulleys, swapped in a new GXP crank & BB after destroying the cartridge bearing. Also slowing trashing the...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-25-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Wife had biz in Seaside so I hung the fat out...

Wife had biz in Seaside so I hung the fat out back and hit the beach.

Tillamook Head
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Salt works, pseudo historic site of Lewis & Clark where they boiled water.
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The...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-19-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The only solution I've run across is using...

The only solution I've run across is using contact cement/tubular cement to keep the bead seated. Unfortunately those rims have zero shelf to hold the bead. Some day I may try that.
Forum: Fatbikes
06-08-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

What I (and others) have discovered is that the...

What I (and others) have discovered is that the knobs are a problem. That being said..I rode 24.5 miles at 7.4 mph average overall. The last 4 miles I went respectfully hard & steady and averaged 9...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-07-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Toad- Is that a shaved tire? Your setup is...

Toad- Is that a shaved tire? Your setup is exactly what a bud & I are considering for a 25 mile beach TT.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-29-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Beach riding never dull. 454477 454478...

Beach riding never dull.

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Forum: Fatbikes
05-26-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Destroyed cartridge bearing after 550 miles (all...

Destroyed cartridge bearing after 550 miles (all beach). Alas, constant beach riding hard on wimpy bearings. I've a feeling that a PW SS outboard bearing BB is in order. Currently replaced the rusty...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-09-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

You are right about the deal of a century. The...

You are right about the deal of a century. The pack is deceiving in size too. I can easily put another water bottle (30 oz) inside, plus tools, pump, light jacket, pile hat & probably a few more...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-09-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Added an Ibera frame pack and SKS water bottle...

Added an Ibera frame pack and SKS water bottle bracket for beach truckin'
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Forum: Fatbikes
03-26-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

What's your gearing? I'd be curious as...

What's your gearing? I'd be curious as eventually I'll go to something like RF 28 up front with 11-42 outback.
Forum: Fatbikes
03-25-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The S.O. and I are enjoying Maui and I noticed...

The S.O. and I are enjoying Maui and I noticed there's not a Fatbike in sight and unlikely to ever be unless Haleakala gets serious snow or the ocean recedes. I've only seen three roadies in action...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-22-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

After 2 months, and about 60 hours on the FB I'd...

After 2 months, and about 60 hours on the FB I'd figure to give an update, particularly for the viewers wondering about what it's like riding the FB.

I mostly ride the beach but have gradually...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-08-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

But can it climb kelp? 438112

But can it climb kelp?

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Forum: Fatbikes
03-01-15, 08:30 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Clipless and a smooth stroke eliminate pogo....

Clipless and a smooth stroke eliminate pogo. But..steaming up hill in low at 70 rpm with low psi will make you bounce no matter how smooth you think you are. I roll low pressure (3-5 psi) and pogo...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-22-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Weathers been fab here too. 40 degree temperature...

Weathers been fab here too. 40 degree temperature shift from 71 F yesterday at 1-2 pm to 31 F this morning at 7 am.

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Forum: Fatbikes
02-20-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Salt & sand not a good mix which is why a rinse &...

Salt & sand not a good mix which is why a rinse & blow dry after beach riding. Never-seize on all threads & particularly steel to aluminum threads 'cause dissimilar metals = galvanic corrosion. That...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-17-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

My all time fav. Has that Ruskie thing going....

My all time fav. Has that Ruskie thing going. Hollow wheels are for vodka!
Forum: Fatbikes
02-16-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Hey toad, what psi you rolling at to 12.5-14.2...

Hey toad, what psi you rolling at to 12.5-14.2 speed and is that on snowy streets?
Forum: Fatbikes
02-16-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The beach I ride is low flat risk...though the...

The beach I ride is low flat risk...though the occasional buried piece of wood with nail can appear. The above link seemed to be the lightest most effective approach. However, I'd like to try it &...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-15-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Here's a good tubeless conversion update: ...

Here's a good tubeless conversion update:

Tubeless Fatbike Conversion Update | Cycles In Life (http://cyclesinlife.com/tubeless-fatbike-conversion-update/)
Forum: Fatbikes
02-14-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Going to 32-22 on the front to take on...

Going to 32-22 on the front to take on sand..dunes. Oh the joy :saweeet:. Next...wolftooth.

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Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Fat Bike tire squash and ground pressure

As I ride my fatbike in nearly 100% sand and found it a tough go in some types of sand I decided to play around with the air pressure. I'm currently running 4 psi in the back and 3.5 psi in the...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-05-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

this ^^^

this ^^^
Forum: Fatbikes
02-05-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

You are so right. I guess I didn't stress the...

You are so right. I guess I didn't stress the three F's of Fatbiking. Rolling Fat, Fit, & Fun. And as Bruised photos show, the incredible beauty of a lake shore, snowy field, and absence of the...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-04-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

432533Fatbike: The first 100 miles on the beach. ...

432533Fatbike: The first 100 miles on the beach.

1. 36 teeth! My country for a 36 cog! Rolling sand all over the beach means dunes at 15-16% slopes, soft dry sand, soft wet sand, wet hard sand...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-01-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

nice pics, is that a Brooks? 431835

nice pics, is that a Brooks?

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-29-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

2 x 20 and in dry beach sand...I'm in 1st or 2nd....

2 x 20 and in dry beach sand...I'm in 1st or 2nd. I can only dream of hitting say 6th in those conditions. Maybe downslopeish with a 25 mph breeze at my back.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-28-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Hey thanks! What was it like riding on packed?...

Hey thanks! What was it like riding on packed? snow. I'm curious as sand takes a pretty good lick of energy and from your video it appeared that you & company were rolling right along.

Jim
Forum: Fatbikes
01-26-15, 11:36 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Riding the beach. I ride nearly 100% on a...

Riding the beach.

I ride nearly 100% on a broad sandy beach at mid to low tide and a narrow beach at mid to high tide.
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The sand is challenging and at 5-6 mph I'm probably burning 1000...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-24-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Sure enough! North Head in the background.

Sure enough! North Head in the background.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-23-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Sand bike reflections. Well, I've been...

Sand bike reflections.

Well, I've been riding my sand bike for a couple of weeks. Out the garage, down the trail, onto the beach. What a workout. Averaging 6 mph and always pedaling as there's no...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-22-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The beach I ride on is no place for a MTB unless...

The beach I ride on is no place for a MTB unless you stuck to a narrow band of hard sand only available at low tide. The route to the beach across turf, single track, is fine for a MTB but once I...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-16-15, 09:46 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The Fatbike Sticky

Here's a typical ride.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-12-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Beach combing. Cruising at 5 mph on medium wet...

Beach combing. Cruising at 5 mph on medium wet sand (most 2 wheel drive rigs would get stuck).

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-09-15, 10:49 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The Fatbike Sticky

This coming home tomorrow. Minnersorta treepoint oh. I've got over 20 miles of beach out front of the house & lots of logging roads nearby. Gonna be fun!
Forum: Fatbikes
12-01-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

The Fatbike Sticky

So what's the realistic upper limit on tire width? I noticed one of Bike Direct's fat bikes stated it was 5" compatible. The summer beach sand here is soft soft soft. Are we going to see an explosion...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-30-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 156,821
Posted By Jseis

Just rode a Minn 2.0 at the LBS (Bikes & Beyond)....

Just rode a Minn 2.0 at the LBS (Bikes & Beyond). Laughed myself silly as mechanic Pat and I rode over curbs, railroad tracks, etc. I lived the beach and a fatty would slick for the beach, logging...
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