Finally did a "proper" Century ride on the Fattie
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Finally did a "proper" Century ride on the Fattie
Last month, I accidentally improperly titled my post with "Imperial", when in fact it was the much cheaper Canadian "Metric" version.
So, I decided to do a redo, and get in a proper metric ride, and then some (I think it translates to around 160 miles?).
And no, that is not a dog in the middle of the city street (and what you can't see, and I didn't see at the time, is a second on the right, walking towards me)
So, I decided to do a redo, and get in a proper metric ride, and then some (I think it translates to around 160 miles?).
And no, that is not a dog in the middle of the city street (and what you can't see, and I didn't see at the time, is a second on the right, walking towards me)
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Thank you everyone.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
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Great ride! Haven’t been on my fatbike in awhile but you’re photos have giving me renewed motivation to get fatty rolling again. Don’t try to pet those dogs ( urban coyotes )
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Thank you everyone.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
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I liked the bike. Was great for commuting (especially when dealing with potholes and street car tracks).
Just found that it was pretty limited for me. Out of the bikes I have, it didn't do anything great, especially in the winter.
Now I have a bike just for racing, have another for long rides/dirt, and now the fatty for dirt and winter riding (this was the key to getting it). The Toughroad just doesn't really fit in, as the Kona pretty much can do what the Giant can, and more (although slightly slower sometimes).
If I didn't have the Felt, I'd consider getting the Toughroad with the dropbars.
Just found that it was pretty limited for me. Out of the bikes I have, it didn't do anything great, especially in the winter.
Now I have a bike just for racing, have another for long rides/dirt, and now the fatty for dirt and winter riding (this was the key to getting it). The Toughroad just doesn't really fit in, as the Kona pretty much can do what the Giant can, and more (although slightly slower sometimes).
If I didn't have the Felt, I'd consider getting the Toughroad with the dropbars.
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astonishing human endurance did you start before it was light out? nice photo of the coyote!
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I wanted to leave early, so that I could be back before sunrise (really don't like dealing with traffic up here after sunset ).
The coyotes (male and female) were interesting. Right on a main road, and they have no fear, but yet will leave you alone. The people around there know of them (I also came across them last fall)
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Thank you everyone.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
The long rides are actually not too bad on this thing, as long as you're not riding into the wind 😁
I'm actually trying to get ready to do a 322km (200 mile) "Hairshirt" ride in June, on one of my other bikes. So figure this bike would be a great way to prepare for that.
And your bike is a attractive piece
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Just because you CAN do a century on a fat bike, doesn’t mean you have to.
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Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts
Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.
Vs fast road tire
Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts
Fat penalty- 55 watts
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From Bycyclerollingresistance.com--
Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts
Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.
Vs fast road tire
Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts
Fat penalty- 55 watts
Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts
Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.
Vs fast road tire
Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts
Fat penalty- 55 watts
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From Bycyclerollingresistance.com--
Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts
Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.
Vs fast road tire
Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts
Fat penalty- 55 watts
Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts
Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.
Vs fast road tire
Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts
Fat penalty- 55 watts
Also, there's the aerodynamics of the bike and your position vs a road bike, which I think makes a BIGGER difference. Any head wind makes it exponentially harder to move, but the opposite is true.
These tires though, once you get them going, can really move. I'm surprised at how fast I've gone on this bike on straight flat stretches.
Also, I do have the GP5000 on my aero bike, running at 120psi (10.0 Watts). So ya, you do notice a "small" difference
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And there's other ones that I've also crossed paths with in the city, early in the morning.
Don't think I've ever heard them how though