pburke wrote:
I've been putting off that second wheel set - I know it'll be another full fat 26" set, since I have no dreams of going fast with that bike. I have two Cervelo road bikes for that. Using one this afternoon
The touring I'd do with my fat bike would be all on gravel and rough roads, or single track. Hope to take it to California this summer (inside the Mini Cooper...) to possibly ride up to White Mountain Peak from Bishop. That's 10,000 elevation feet and about 40 miles round trip, 90% gravel and rocks . No water along the route, so I am still not sure that this is a good idea. May need a day ahead pre-ride to cache a gallon or two of water half way up, but it is the only vehicle I own that could take me there. Even with a jeep, you'd have to walk the last 7 miles to the summit and back. Definitely a ride for a GoPro and light camera. Not sure i'll bring anything DSRL sized up there.
and here is the rack that fits my Motobecane frame like a glove and costs next to nothing when compared to the big name racks (where you pay a 100% fat bike compatibility premium)
The only other rack I would entertain when bomb proof is a requirement are those made by Old Man Mountain in California, but be prepared for sticker shock.
Peter - that trip sounds incredible! I am stuck with our little "hills" here on the east coast. But getting out west is definitely on a bucket list. Would love to do an epic trip for my sons college graduation in a couple years.
Re: the racks. I actually have that one on Amazon in my Amazon list. Good to know you have it and are satisfied with it. I have looked at the Old Man Mountain racks and you are right they do have a high sticker on them. The Surly too. Only plus of those is that they are cro-moly and can be easily repaired if needed. And I could get the welding machine fired up and make some mounting brackets for a tripod carrier and other stuff. Sort of like the "kit building is forever" theme, but bike related
Enjoy your ride this afternoon. Cervelo's are sweet bikes.
Finally caught up on the thread I had missed the last 15 pages
I took my Nikon and Fuji gear to see Colin but never took it out of the car
A nice day without a camera
I was drinking a couple of Margaritas and he only a few beers I think Claire had an eye on us both
as she drank a single virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
I had to leave before any of those beautiful West Coast sunsets
Looks as though he did well with his photos
mp356 wrote:
Churning the Clouds. Wind turbines playing hide and seek in some low fast moving clouds. Taken with the D610 and 55 3.5 Ai. Thanks for looking.
Scott
Oosty wrote:
Phillippe, looks lovely - is that a gite?
Peter...well... that's one of my favourite and secret spots actually... but since you are a good friend and we are in good company I'll tell you - that's the Hôtel Cacharel located about 6 km northeast of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in the midst of the Camargue. But Cacharel is way more than a hotel, it's a way of life. If you are looking for luxury or glossy modernity this is not for you. If you want to experience the Camargue in the most authentic way then Cacharel is the place to go. But don't repeat it, please, it's a secret.
gbohannon wrote:
I like it Colin. But maybe the humid Florida air was scattering that IR light.
Yes, that is a good point George. A lot of the skies were washed out in comparison to the land based objects. This picture was taken the morning after a storm came thru. It was windy and the seas were rough.
I will need to return to conduct some experiments.......
