Me and the Moonlander!
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HumphreyBear
Adventurer
I love this thread as well. Excellent effort and great idea! The micro-virtual tours are cool, here's to many more reports...:beer:
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
Looks like they are Microshift Thumb Shifters, Model SA-109. 3 x 9. Here are the complete specs on the bike.
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander
Hello Tony,
Keep me in mind if you decide to head that direction.
Thanks, I enjoy seeing whats out there! I have been influenced by others who have done similar reports. This one in particular.
http://forums.mtbr.com/surly/its-pugs-life-179026.html
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
May Grey - May 1, 2012
Headed out to Escondido, just to look around. I dropped into Elfin Forest thru Questhaven road.
Took the road out. Its been damp the past couple of days. Stopped to take a shot of the sign.
Once out in Escondido I rode the inner city trail system. I made one stop at Bike Bling. The trail system ended at the Escondido Animal Shelter. Which happens to be the take off point for the Caballo Trail. This is the back way into Daley Ranch/Dixon Lake. I could not pass up getting out on the trail. So up I went.
The start of the Caballo Trail is on the far right. I came down the main road after looking around Dixon Lake.
This is Dixon Lake it resides right next to Daley Ranch.
Another shot of the lake.
A great little picnic area that I came across. I need to start packing a lunch!
My purchase at Bike Bling. Two rear quick release's. Out of there parts bin. I am going to try and make a front fork bicycle holder for the Moonlander. I would like to be able to put the bike on the roof rack of the Jeep. I got two because I bent one the other day when I ran into that sign.
Distance 36.9 miles
Elevation 2253 feet
Moving Average 11.0 mph
Headed out to Escondido, just to look around. I dropped into Elfin Forest thru Questhaven road.
Took the road out. Its been damp the past couple of days. Stopped to take a shot of the sign.
Once out in Escondido I rode the inner city trail system. I made one stop at Bike Bling. The trail system ended at the Escondido Animal Shelter. Which happens to be the take off point for the Caballo Trail. This is the back way into Daley Ranch/Dixon Lake. I could not pass up getting out on the trail. So up I went.
The start of the Caballo Trail is on the far right. I came down the main road after looking around Dixon Lake.
This is Dixon Lake it resides right next to Daley Ranch.
Another shot of the lake.
A great little picnic area that I came across. I need to start packing a lunch!
My purchase at Bike Bling. Two rear quick release's. Out of there parts bin. I am going to try and make a front fork bicycle holder for the Moonlander. I would like to be able to put the bike on the roof rack of the Jeep. I got two because I bent one the other day when I ran into that sign.
Distance 36.9 miles
Elevation 2253 feet
Moving Average 11.0 mph
Thanks justin! I had 17" gt that felt small to me after getting a 19" bike.. I think 18 might work out.. I see REI now carries the pugsley..i wonder if those 20% off coupons ever work on non novara branded bikes....
I saw some good deals on. A mukluk framset.. But damn.. Sourcing out all the parts will make a custom build just as expensive as a complete bike
Have you ever read Jill Homer's books or blog? Very good stories about racing in the iditarod with a fat bike..
I saw some good deals on. A mukluk framset.. But damn.. Sourcing out all the parts will make a custom build just as expensive as a complete bike
Have you ever read Jill Homer's books or blog? Very good stories about racing in the iditarod with a fat bike..
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Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
:wavey:
You might try Craigslist or Ebay for a bike. You never know what might pop up. When I get a moment I will check out Iditarod racing.
Thanks
Just curious, Where are you at now! I bounced over to your blog and had a look around. Neat stuff.
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
Secret Roads - May 3, 2012
I had plans for a longer ride today but once up at the top of San Elijo I noticed rain off in the distance. This made me change my route and I poked around San Marcos.
Stopped into Lowe's. I did manage to ride a new section between Twin Oaks Valley Road and Lowe's. There are some back roads that actually lead right to Lowe's back door. I have scouted it in the past with my Jeep but never really felt comfortable cutting across. Today I pedaled it and might use it again as a quick back door home from that shopping center. I do like to frequent Phil's BBQ. Also located in that shopping center.
Distance 13.9 miles
Elevation 1310 feet
Moving Average 10.8 mph
I had plans for a longer ride today but once up at the top of San Elijo I noticed rain off in the distance. This made me change my route and I poked around San Marcos.
Stopped into Lowe's. I did manage to ride a new section between Twin Oaks Valley Road and Lowe's. There are some back roads that actually lead right to Lowe's back door. I have scouted it in the past with my Jeep but never really felt comfortable cutting across. Today I pedaled it and might use it again as a quick back door home from that shopping center. I do like to frequent Phil's BBQ. Also located in that shopping center.
Distance 13.9 miles
Elevation 1310 feet
Moving Average 10.8 mph
Lostmanifesto
Traveler
Did you happen to ride the Rwanda 50 last weekend? I saw a moonlander out there.
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
No, that must of been another guy having fun!
Lostmanifesto
Traveler
I wanted to try his bike!
