tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post3303788216915458101..comments2024-03-18T18:46:48.791-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Friday News And ViewsGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-30296142320905694792013-01-05T08:57:09.118-05:002013-01-05T08:57:09.118-05:00Huh...looks like a lot of Gravel grinders just tur...Huh...looks like a lot of Gravel grinders just turned into "rides" ;)Tyler Loewenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769049502358724572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-70379943562810422092013-01-05T00:54:30.365-05:002013-01-05T00:54:30.365-05:00@jvillebiker: (Pete)- I was at the first DK as wel...@jvillebiker: (Pete)- I was at the first DK as well. Things were a lot different back then! <br /><br />You know, I think that is a great post that I could comment on in a full blog entry. Look for something on that soon. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-86185557948852184302013-01-04T19:37:16.414-05:002013-01-04T19:37:16.414-05:00Mark,
My comment has nothing to do with today'...Mark,<br />My comment has nothing to do with today's post. I have a concern about all these new rides popping up with the clear message that if you dont have A SUPPORT CREW, DONT SHOW UP. 8 years ago I drove to kansas for the first DK. I dont remember anyone having a support crew. It was understood that if someone needed help you helped them. If you needecd help, someone would help you. We did not have support crews, we supported each other. Are we losing that? Something worth discussing?<br />Pete<br />Jvillebikerhotmail.comjvillebikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441105321226467313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-88106254798807786802013-01-04T14:34:54.460-05:002013-01-04T14:34:54.460-05:00@jkiefer: Right in front of, and behind where the ...@jkiefer: Right in front of, and behind where the tire meets the surface. You'll see the wrinkle in the sidewall. (Think top fuel drag slick, and it may help you visualize this.)Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-3182125392433225382013-01-04T14:25:27.894-05:002013-01-04T14:25:27.894-05:00Where would one expect to see the "Wrinkle&qu...Where would one expect to see the "Wrinkle"?<br /><br />I only use a fat front, and I don't ride in snow. I'm usually at about 8.5psi, but interested in this trick anyway.jkeifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155788209240438383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-92200363790988226192013-01-04T10:19:14.196-05:002013-01-04T10:19:14.196-05:00Lance, agreed on all counts. I was 95% sure no li...Lance, agreed on all counts. I was 95% sure no license would be purchased this year by myself already.<br /><br />Mark, I almost always run lower pressure on the front of my fat bike. There simply is less weight up there for it to support. It makes a big difference in handling and such. Like you, I don't know PSI. Charly Trihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671621186016277975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-17863303071966647862013-01-04T08:54:39.147-05:002013-01-04T08:54:39.147-05:00The UCI/USAC has been stifling the growth of cycli...The UCI/USAC has been stifling the growth of cycling for years; preventing incremental technology advancements to trickle in, entry level participation, and the basic overall enjoyment of our sport... they are out of control, even going as far as to limit the clothes we wear, how we position our bodies on the bike, and now what events riders may participate in!<br /><br />It will take MAJOR changes at this organization to turn things around, and I’m sorry to say, but I think I may just boycott all of their races from this point forward, besides my beard may not be UCI sanctioned due to its aerodynamic and warmth characteristics, thus giving me an unfair advantage over the younger racers who are unable to grow such a magnificent example of manliness.Lance H Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14541955323156650328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-83417135175791217912013-01-04T08:50:55.856-05:002013-01-04T08:50:55.856-05:00@GT Yeah, I wasn't trying to steer your reader...@GT Yeah, I wasn't trying to steer your readers away from your advice, I just made the mistake of assuming that lowering the pressure worked for fatties, so why not 29ers? I don't claim to even be in the same realm of experience to give advice as M.C., just hoping to help snow-newbs like myself avoid making the same mistakes.<br />(Although the only way we really learn is by making the non-life-threatening mistakes ourselves, right?) ;)A.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10512479414283282529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-81315636928093904242013-01-04T08:35:48.965-05:002013-01-04T08:35:48.965-05:00@A.B. My previous to fat bike snow riding was done...@A.B. My previous to fat bike snow riding was done on Ardent 2.4's tubeless on Velocity P-35's, (similar width to Gordos), and I often ran 15-20psi as the best solution for traction/float with that set up on snow. <br /><br />Most 29"er tires have a "sweet spot" which is casing construction dependent and rim/tube/tubeless dependent. So, with that in mind, I rarely find a 29"er tire set up that allows good performance under 20psi. (Aforementioned set up and Geax Gato TNT's Both on 35mm rims, by the way. Also WTB Dissents tubed.)<br /><br />Fatbike tires are a totally different league, and used in the intended environments, (ie: snow, sand, mud), their tires can and should be used at ridiculously low pressures. As a data point, I never go above 10psi on my fat bikes for any terrain. Even pavement. <br /><br />I also will reiterate that the original inspiration for the post was Mike Curiak, who arguably has more miles on a fat bike on snow than any other individual on the planet. He should be considered an expert on such matters, and as such, I passed the info on. Personally I have found it to be spot on. <br /><br />Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-8725838077072434262013-01-04T08:16:17.989-05:002013-01-04T08:16:17.989-05:00I was surprised to find that the lower-pressure-is...I was surprised to find that the lower-pressure-is-better rule does NOT apply to standard width 29er rear tires, in my experience. I recently went on my first snow ride of the season with my fat front Jones, Larry on 50mm front, 2.4 Ardent on Gordo rear. I found that both on packed snow and in the deep loose stuff, I got lots of squirm, terrible traction, and exponential rolling resistance from dropping pressure in my rear tire. When I re-added pressure, it rolled much faster and hooked up so much better. I haven't ridden a full fat bike yet, so I'm not trying to discredit your advice here, I just wanted to share my experience with the half-fatties out there. Probably because the narrower rear digs down to find traction rather than floating on the snow.<br />Interestingly, I should add that I have not found a situation where I DID like low pressure in the Ardent, in any season. Maybe it's just this tire? Or maybe it's just me? Although I haven't used a Rampage in a few years, I remember enjoying those more at lower pressures. I should also point out that I do not own a gauge, just go by my "squeeze the sidewall" test, but I doubt if I've ever run a tire at more than 25-30 psi for any duration outside of testing.A.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10512479414283282529noreply@blogger.com