leighton w wrote:
Love both of these. I think my days of getting on my belly for the shot are over though!
What's the idea behind the fat tire bikes?
I don't know the detailed history around the true origin of the "fat bikes", but are very useful in snow and sand riding. Much more popular in the northern states than around here in our neck of the woods. They are great for off-road camping and hauling heavy loads. I built mine up from a Ritchey steel frame (I love steel over aluminum or carbon fiber). I am not an ultra lite nut. I figure if I need to drop a few pounds from the bike, I can do that by passing on a few pieces of cake and do more exercise
There are a lot of fire trail roads and trails around here that I ride (used to ride) and can throw a rack on the bike, strap on a camera bag and tripod with no problems and get to areas that would have taken half a day to walk. The low pressure tires make the off-road riding so much more comfortable and glide over ruts, rocks and roots. You are not going to win any speed races with it, but that is not the intention. Just a quiet, low impact means of recreation for me.
I am starting another bike build in these isolating times from a frame I picked up last year when Performance Bike shops went out of business. It will be a traditional mountain bike vs fat bike. You may even like this one. It is a Fuji frame
gbohannon wrote:
I don't know the detailed history around the true origin of the "fat bikes", but are very useful in snow and sand riding. Much more popular in the northern states than around here in our neck of the woods. They are great for off-road camping and hauling heavy loads. I built mine up from a Ritchey steel frame (I love steel over aluminum or carbon fiber). I am not an ultra lite nut. I figure if I need to drop a few pounds from the bike, I can do that by passing on a few pieces of cake and do more exercise
There are a lot of fire trail roads and trails around here that I ride (used to ride) and can throw a rack on the bike, strap on a camera bag and tripod with no problems and get to areas that would have taken half a day to walk. The low pressure tires make the off-road riding so much more comfortable and glide over ruts, rocks and roots. You are not going to win any speed races with it, but that is not the intention. Just a quiet, low impact means of recreation for me.
I am starting another bike build in these isolating times from a frame I picked up last year when Performance Bike shops went out of business. It will be a traditional mountain bike vs fat bike. You may even like this one. It is a Fuji frame ...Show more →
I have a mountain bike too, but with a motor.
Too old and too many defects to do it all by myself.
Thanks!
I have looked at the motor assisted mountain bikes too. Very tempting. Especially for the longer rides in the hills. Could use the assist sometimes.
I am considering it with the build I mentioned above. Will see what kind of components are available online during this shutdown. Unfortunately over the years the local bike shops around here do not stock many components. When I built this one, the local mechanics said that few people do that anymore. I had to order just about everything online.
I use it a couple a times a week to drive to my work (a little less than 70km a day and only when it's dry).
I bought it end of May and drove just over 4000km last year.
With a "normal" bike I wouldn't do that, so I call it a win-win situation.
Not only does it have an engine, but it has also been stepped up a bit.
I get an average of 30-34km/h per ride. The top is about 44 km/h on a straight road (wind and sun at the back).
tunisia wrote:
Nice photo! The CONSERVATORY GARDEN on 5th and 105th? Didn't think it was open.
regards,
Joe D - stay safe
Thanks Joe and stay safe as well.
It is from the Conservatory Garden which seems to be keeping normal hours. The cherry blossoms are at peak colors but a powerful storm (up to 70mph winds) is headed this way tomorrow that will unfortunately blow many of them off.
Took this one with the SC 50/1.4 @ f/1.4. First time to use the lens wide open and to my surprise, found it very easy to focus.
And while thinking about the 85 1.4 AIS, here's one from four years ago. Happy times at Lexington Market in Baltimore. KERQAudience by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
