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Forum: Living Car Free
09-17-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,726
Posted By Hypno Toad

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Living Car Free
09-17-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,726
Posted By Hypno Toad

No worries, I'm confused about keeping a car that...

No worries, I'm confused about keeping a car that is mostly used as a dog bus. I know my neighbors are more confused about seeing me bike out in sub-zero weather to run errands by bike.

That...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-16-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By Hypno Toad

I 'stole' Frau Toad's JJ tires earlier this year,...

I 'stole' Frau Toad's JJ tires earlier this year, and after loving my Panaracer Fat B Nimble tires for years, but they are discontinued ... I was VERY happy with the JJ. Here's a link to a thread on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,526
Views: 692,134
Posted By Hypno Toad

Frau and Hypno Toad on the First Annual Twin...

Frau and Hypno Toad on the First Annual Twin Cities Bike Tour, 46-mile route through St Paul and Minneapolis. It a totally fun event ... a massive social ride!
...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Hypno Toad

45NRTH Dillinger tires come in a variety of...

45NRTH Dillinger tires come in a variety of options, including: 26x4; 26x4.2; 26x4.6; 27.5x5.4. They can be ordered with studs installed, or without studs (and add studs as you'd like, or leave them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By Hypno Toad

I figured out how to get on the GCN show: simply...

I figured out how to get on the GCN show: simply ride a bike up 13,800 ft in 42 miles :lol:

https://youtu.be/WeNS5B_0Qs4?si=JgDpOfbdDg0LsjhZ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By Hypno Toad

UPDATE: I went back to the Island of Hawai'i and...

UPDATE: I went back to the Island of Hawai'i and was able to complete this massive challenge!

Link to full ride report: https://bikesbeersstuff.blogspot.com/2024/09/maunakea-journey-complete.html...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-06-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,726
Posted By Hypno Toad

Congrats! As empty-nesters that work from...

Congrats!

As empty-nesters that work from home, we are a one-car house ... and the primary reason we use that one car is getting our two dogs to places (we need a big cargo bike for them!)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27,779
Views: 3,574,386
Posted By Hypno Toad

Back on Thursday, I did a thing ... sea-to-summit...

Back on Thursday, I did a thing ... sea-to-summit ... Hilo to Maunakea on the Island of Hawai'i.

This is 13,786 ft of climbing, with basically zero respite from the climb. The 42 miles took me 9...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Hypno Toad

Nice price on that bike! I'll pile on to the...

Nice price on that bike!

I'll pile on to the previous comment, if you expect icy conditions, you'll want studded tires ... and those aren't budget friendly! I ride ice in the winter, and I love my...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-20-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 89,859
Posted By Hypno Toad

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240809_202746269_8726803f93ed79c226c5d386291b205982e0f8d8.jpg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

My 2024 DAMn blog is up, for those that enjoy...

My 2024 DAMn blog is up, for those that enjoy that kinda thing :thumb:

https://bikesbeersstuff.blogspot.com/2024/08/2024-day-across-minnesota-return-of.html
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

MPR Article: Challenge of the DAMn-ed: 242 miles,...

MPR Article: Challenge of the DAMn-ed: 242 miles, 24 hours to bike across Minnesota

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/08/13/challenge-of-the-damned-242-miles-24-hours-to-bike-across-minnesota
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

The Cutthroat is making great wall art in my...

The Cutthroat is making great wall art in my office :lol:

My plans of building it out over the winter got kicked down the road as I focused time and $$$ on the Arrowhead, so it's now my project...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

Just released on Amazon Prime, The Last DAMn...

Just released on Amazon Prime, The Last DAMn https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D9ZXJRLC/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

You can see the 2021 DAMn that had been called The Last DAMn, but The DAMn came...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-11-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,126
Posted By Hypno Toad

Trying to understand, I am controlling the...

Trying to understand, I am controlling the course, using two Strava segments on the same trail, one eastbound and the other westbound.
So my 'control' elements are:
Power
Course
Body position ...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-11-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,126
Posted By Hypno Toad

Sorry for my slow response... You are correct,...

Sorry for my slow response... You are correct, these are both labeled 4", and thanks to you, I added that info to my blog.
Forum: Fatbikes
08-11-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,126
Posted By Hypno Toad

My testing is very basic, and has room for error...

My testing is very basic, and has room for error with many variables uncontrolled. OTOH lab testing has issues too, many of the bike tire tests I've seen are doing it on a steel drum and are nothing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-11-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

COURSE RECORD! Fastest DAMn Fatbike!! ...

COURSE RECORD! Fastest DAMn Fatbike!!

Unofficial time: 16:47 ... beating the past record from the first DAMn in 2017 by roughly 40 minutes.

The weather was outstanding, clear skies, cool...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27,779
Views: 3,574,386
Posted By Hypno Toad

COURSE RECORD! Fastest DAMn Fatbike!! The DAMn,...

COURSE RECORD! Fastest DAMn Fatbike!! The DAMn, or The Day Across Minnesota (https://the-damn.com/) - 240 miles, nearly all gravel roads, starting at midnight on the South Dakota boarder and you have...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-23-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,126
Posted By Hypno Toad

Fatbike Tire Test

I had a little fun yesterday doing an A/B test with two sets of tires, and I found the results surprising. Here's the long story:
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-01-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By Hypno Toad

I've seen major improvements with the new RTL515,...

I've seen major improvements with the new RTL515, but yesterday I had some sensors drop out - HRM for sure - will riding the densely populated Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. This was a more simple...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By Hypno Toad

Garmin let me know that the old RTL500 is no...

Garmin let me know that the old RTL500 is no longer supported. I still checked from time-to-time to see if there was any new updates, but no luck.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By Hypno Toad

Garmin Varia Disconnecting/Reconnecting

I've been using the original Varia (RTL500) since roughly 2016, it was getting close to end of life with limited battery life. But the reason I replaced it was that it was dropping connection with my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm in my mid-50s and I do endurance and...

I'm in my mid-50s and I do endurance and ultra-endurance events, I've regularly donated whole blood for 10+ years but I'll avoid donating 8-10 weeks prior to an event.

I've biked to donation...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-09-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 89,859
Posted By Hypno Toad

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/img_20240406_072607622_4118a2fd15f3d4ff8267feac247c9616aa379d00.jpg
Forum: Fatbikes
03-28-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,224
Posted By Hypno Toad

How about 242 miles on a fatbike?...

How about 242 miles on a fatbike? https://www.bikeforums.net/22195497-post28.html

... plus another 8 century or longer
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,779
Views: 3,574,386
Posted By Hypno Toad

Love the Cutthroat! I have that same frame...

Love the Cutthroat! I have that same frame hanging in my office, and I'm getting super excited to build it up for this summer's adventures!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27,779
Views: 3,574,386
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,779
Views: 3,574,386
Posted By Hypno Toad

Not today ... but thought I'd share my...

Not today ... but thought I'd share my less-than-professional ride report from the Arrowhead 135 last month: https://bikesbeersstuff.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-2024-arrowhead-135-ultra-year.html
...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-24-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,227
Posted By Hypno Toad

For those that enjoy a long and poorly written...

For those that enjoy a long and poorly written blog/ride report :p here's my Arrowhead 135 post:

https://bikesbeersstuff.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-2024-arrowhead-135-ultra-year.html
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-19-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 16,421
Posted By Hypno Toad

I took nearly 10 years since I started this...

I took nearly 10 years since I started this thread, and last month I did it: I completed the Arrowhead 135! Here's my ride report for those that are interested in the long story:...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-19-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,227
Posted By Hypno Toad

I was just talking with Frau Toad about how much...

I was just talking with Frau Toad about how much overthinking I'd done about tires for the AH135. I ended up simply riding the winter tires I've had on the Pugsley for year-and-years: 45NRTH...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm in for the 2024 DAMn. I'm friends with...

I'm in for the 2024 DAMn.

I'm friends with the race director, he 'ended' the DAMn to spend more time with his kids, and now his oldest kid is interested in riding the DAMn, so we all get to ride...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-05-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,227
Posted By Hypno Toad

I finally did it, rode the Arrowhead 135...

I finally did it, rode the Arrowhead 135 (https://arrowheadultra.com/)! 2024 was the year without winter in Northern Minnesota, with very limited snow and temps around freezing for the race (this is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,234
Posted By Hypno Toad

The DAMn is back for 2024 https://the-damn.com/

The DAMn is back for 2024 https://the-damn.com/
Forum: Fatbikes
02-05-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,224
Posted By Hypno Toad

I love using my drop-bar Pugsley year round. My...

I love using my drop-bar Pugsley year round. My main change for summer-winter is tires. I run 45NRTH Dillinger 4s in the winter and Panaracer Fat B Nimble in the summer. Also run higher tire pressure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By Hypno Toad

igus Develops Bicycle Components for the Mobility of Tomorrow

Interesting stuff, seems like a great idea for city bikes.



https://www.automation.com/en-us/products/june-2023/igus-bicycle-components-mobility-tomorrow
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,269
Posted By Hypno Toad

This is Minnesota wide, not just Minneapolis. We...

This is Minnesota wide, not just Minneapolis. We agree, the MPD has been MIA since June 2020.

I biked North Minneapolis yesterday (Plymouth Ave between Theo and the river), and ride North...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,488
Posted By Hypno Toad

We're back-and-forth on different threads, and...

We're back-and-forth on different threads, and there's spillover that's outta sequence. I'm sorry for creating any confusion. Let's just move on, thanks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,488
Posted By Hypno Toad

LOL! There's a good reason I'm not a copy...

LOL!

There's a good reason I'm not a copy editor ... I've long said: "if there isn't a typo/misspelling or edit on my post, somebody hacked my account"
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

Did you read the title for this thread you're...

Did you read the title for this thread you're posting in ... or read post #1? I'll help you out:



You can go to post #1 if you'd like to see the picture.

To be clear, post #86 was a quick...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,488
Posted By Hypno Toad

Nothing is overstated, it is just my opinion. My...

Nothing is overstated, it is just my opinion. My post clearly states both sides of the issue. I did not say that AI is better than human drivers, there is far too little data available; but I'm...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

I had to revisit the post that got this...

I had to revisit the post that got this *****storm going ... I'm very impressed to find out that a parenthetic thought at the end of a one-sentence post is 'overthinking'. And a big thank you to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

We agree, the trail fix for the project is some...

We agree, the trail fix for the project is some of the best I've seen, I see nothing wrong with the ramp over the work area.

The sign is more like death by a thousand papercuts ... one sign is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

As the leader of a local advocacy group, I get...

As the leader of a local advocacy group, I get many reports from folks using adaptive bikes and the issues they have with bad temporary trails. This example is not likely a problem since it's easy...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

You see no need for details, but clearly my short...

You see no need for details, but clearly my short story omitted a key detail: the trail has no justified reason to be closed. You and I (& the kid's mom) just ride around the dumb sign and laugh. But...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

Like you, I ignored the sign and enjoyed riding...

Like you, I ignored the sign and enjoyed riding over the ramp (the pic is a screen grab from my GoPro, I didn't even slow to take a pic)

But I also think of others, reference my friend that lives...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

I just learned that advocating for others is...

I just learned that advocating for others is whining, thanks!

FWIW - I posted a bike specific sign in a thread on that topic with my opinion (& it is a dumb sign). But I'm so happy I gave you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,627
Posted By Hypno Toad

right ... ok ... whatever ... :rolleyes: You...

right ... ok ... whatever ... :rolleyes:

You understand that "dip" sign on the road is yellow with black text (AKA a warning, but no legally required action); a white sign with black text is...
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