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03-05-24, 09:31 AM
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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!
03-04-24, 07:25 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)
02-28-24, 10:43 AM
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Views: 3,092,453
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: 17,083
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
...
02-19-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,201
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: 17,083
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...
02-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,015
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: 17,083
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...
02-05-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,015
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: 10
Views: 825
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...
06-22-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 220
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
06-08-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
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...
06-06-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,564
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.
06-06-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,564
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"
06-06-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-06-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,564
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...
06-06-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-05-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-05-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-03-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-02-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-02-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-02-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
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...
06-02-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm talking about equity, but whatever. I...

I'm talking about equity, but whatever.

I laughed at the misguided bureaucracy that put that sign there, and enjoyed rolling over the construction bridge. I hope it's still there for my ride...
06-02-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
Posted By Hypno Toad

If only we designed roads with this same attitude...

If only we designed roads with this same attitude ... one person driving will be dumb, distracted, tired, drunk; therefore, the roads must be designed for that one person.
06-02-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
Posted By Hypno Toad

IMHO there's issues with inequitably, both for...

IMHO there's issues with inequitably, both for folks using this route that can not dismount and walk; but also, you every see any signs like this on roads?

I guess everyone riding a bike is very...
06-01-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,421
Posted By Hypno Toad

This one is a classic that never fails to get me...

This one is a classic that never fails to get me to laugh (& the stupid inequity of this sign, there's a regular group ride for folks using hand-bikes & adaptive bikes that uses this route)
...
06-01-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,564
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm always a little shocked (but not really)...

I'm always a little shocked (but not really) about people's fear of automation/technology. People driving cars is NOT SAFE! People look at phones, get tired, get mad, get drunk, speed, fail to...
05-31-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thanks for the kind words. It's hard to process...

Thanks for the kind words. It's hard to process for sure. Take care!
05-31-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thanks for the condolences. It's just so...

Thanks for the condolences. It's just so senseless.
05-30-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By Hypno Toad

My friend and colleague was killed crossing the...

My friend and colleague was killed crossing the street by a hit-and-run driver in New Orleans on Mother's Day...
05-23-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By Hypno Toad

Minnesota Gets "Idaho Stop" | Starting Aug 1, 2023

I'm very excited to see this! Minnesota has had many misguided police issuing tickets for failing to make complete stops, some of the worst offenders are on bike trails in wealthy communities. For...
05-17-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,564
Posted By Hypno Toad

What's even scarier ... humans driving cars do...

What's even scarier ... humans driving cars do the same thing, and they are all over the roads.
05-04-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Hypno Toad

Garmin | Favorite Data Fields

I started this thread a while ago talking about my favorite Connect IQ data field: https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1261868-garmin-windfield-live-wind.html
That's been my one...
04-26-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hypno Toad

I've tried a few Garmin IQ data fields and apps,...

I've tried a few Garmin IQ data fields and apps, but the only one I really value is WindField (and I love this one) https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/a924715a-2d53-42a1-a8f9-e365bc849840 (they have...
04-25-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hypno Toad

I rode the gravel bike today, and the Varia,...

I rode the gravel bike today, and the Varia, Tickr, and Rally pedals all worked fine. It appears factory reset fixed this issue. The only (minor) issue for me was needing to reload my favorite Garmin...
04-25-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hypno Toad

I have to think there was a software update to...

I have to think there was a software update to get the 540, 840 and 1040 all on the same basic software platform, and this new cross-platform software broke something in the 1040. It's annoying, but...
04-24-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hypno Toad

I recently updated my sensor names because I've...

I recently updated my sensor names because I've got a couple bike with different sensors (this really helps!).

My old 1030 would give me an alert when it'd drop the Varia, but that always...
04-24-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hypno Toad

Garmin Edge 1040 | sensors dropping

NOPE!

I've been using my 1040 Solar nearly daily since October 2022; I don't recall when it updated to v16.13, but starting April 10, 2023 my sensors are all getting dropped. All sensors....
03-27-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 921
Posted By Hypno Toad

I keep a couple bikes in my office with this...

I keep a couple bikes in my office with this stand (I keep my CF bike on this stand without any concern - but it's not in this pic): https://www.amazon.com/2021-Cycle-Woody-Bike-Rack/dp/B01MXZZ87J
...
03-27-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By Hypno Toad

SRAM AXS Force Min Gearing Hacks

I've got a 2021 Bianchi Infinito with SRAM AXS Force group set, and I'm looking to minimize my gear ratio for an all day climb.

The stock gearing is a min combo is 33x33 (1); it looks like I can...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-27-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 1,398
Posted By Hypno Toad

This Toad bikes through Minnesota's winters, and...

This Toad bikes through Minnesota's winters, and you have the correct theory: higher pressure allows the studs to get better purchase on the ice. Lower tire pressure allows the tire to deform around...
03-23-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,263
Posted By Hypno Toad

I am fortunate to have the room and the support...

I am fortunate to have the room and the support of Frau Toad to keep a nice catalog of bikes. The funny truth answering the question about which of these bikes I 'just use' ... the answer is: all of...
03-23-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By Hypno Toad

It sounds like we have a very similar diets! And...

It sounds like we have a very similar diets! And I'm a fan, in general.

I've run into issues with long rides when temps get past the mid-80s F (30+ c); and so many rides around Minnesota are in...
03-23-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By Hypno Toad

I read and totally understood the post. IME there...

I read and totally understood the post. IME there is not a decreased need for sodium while biking when you have a low sodium daily diet. Please take the time to scroll up to post 14 (& watch the...
03-23-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By Hypno Toad

I am finding that this is not true (at least for...

I am finding that this is not true (at least for me). Over the last few years, Frau Toad has been using less salt in our cooking at home and we go out a lot less since 2020. I've been having issues...
03-20-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,453
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thanks! I love my Bianchi, it's a dream...

Thanks!

I love my Bianchi, it's a dream bike (and I wish I had a classic steel frame Bianchi). Here's my 2021 Bianchi Infinito at the Alpine Visitor's Center in Rocky Mountain National Park after...
03-18-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,453
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thank you! Both the white DAMn kit and the...

Thank you!

Both the white DAMn kit and the pink(red) Birchwood vest are this Toad. Frau Toad was supporting me, in her Jeep, she had the warm wool and wind vest for the colder temps at high...
03-17-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,412
Posted By Hypno Toad

Thanks! Frau Toad is almost more interested...

Thanks!

Frau Toad is almost more interested in returning to this challenge than I am ... LOL. We were just talking this morning about the pro & cons of the Bianchi vs the Breezer. The Bianchi...
03-15-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By Hypno Toad

I've done this, and it's been helpful. How to...

I've done this, and it's been helpful.
How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy...
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