tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post2390593394556570860..comments2024-01-19T00:51:29.523-08:00Comments on Cycling Spokane: First week of a snowy ridingJohn Spearehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-62045619185179657772010-12-01T19:35:41.098-08:002010-12-01T19:35:41.098-08:00James- is that Benn Witt you are talking about in ...James- is that Benn Witt you are talking about in MN? Last time I talked to him he was out of Mukluks and Pugs complete until about March. I put a Surly Larry tire on the front of mine that has a more rounded profile than the Endomorph and it cured the self steering problem the Endo has when used up front but the trade off is the float isn't quite as good in deep snow. Riding in sand and normal trail riding it's far better than having the Endo up front. There was also a couple of guys that rode a Pug and a BD from Alaska to the southern tip of South America a couple years back.<br /><br />Dave NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-46772410248850677532010-12-01T03:50:54.640-08:002010-12-01T03:50:54.640-08:00I have taken a test ride on both the pug and muklu...I have taken a test ride on both the pug and mukluk. I have to say I liked the pug better (perhaps it is the BD and steamroller in my fleet). Both bikes perform better than one one expect from looking at them. For reasons not explained they both seem to have a magnetic draw to ruts, puddles and other obstacles. This could be an issue if you had time constraints to get some where. Milltown Cycles in Faribault MN has a nice pug in the window and one mukluk on the showroom floor if you are really interested, I'm sure Ben would ship it.<br /> I was reading some older posts regarding cold toes,<br />I know ya would have to give up on the spds but keen makes a wintersport II, light, warm flexible. I don't have an issue riding without spds, 500km per month average on the Dummy, I do have an issue with MN winters cold toe is one of them.<br />Nice blog by the wayJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827322678335703854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-70023338879773224262010-11-30T21:09:45.350-08:002010-11-30T21:09:45.350-08:00A guy rode his Pugsley (and accompanying Endomorph...A guy rode his Pugsley (and accompanying Endomorph-tired trailer) self-supported across a good chunk of the Australian Outback averaging more than 30 miles a day. It was on sand instead of snow but the effort seems equivalent. More info here: http://www.wildworks.co.nz/csr/route.php<br /><br />I'm in the same boat wondering how long I can stave off buying a Pugsley. So far net income and spousal oversight have been adequate deterrents, but their powers seem to be weakening.Andy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01721273913834541311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-25719590118308636612010-11-30T16:46:58.083-08:002010-11-30T16:46:58.083-08:00John-
There is a 100mm Pug front fork so you co...John- <br /><br /> There is a 100mm Pug front fork so you could use that to build a generator wheel if you wanted. <br />http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=18229&category=703<br /><br />It's great as a MTB but not quick or nimble because it is heavy. It would be fine for overnighters and loading down front and rear (look up the Iditabike and Self Propelled Devo/Asana Cycles). The biggest con about the bike is it's heft and the price of the tires. The cheapest you can get them is $86 each. <br /><br />Dave NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-66763939600243387102010-11-30T15:22:50.434-08:002010-11-30T15:22:50.434-08:00John- email me if you want to borrow my pug for a ...John- email me if you want to borrow my pug for a week. I still have the Old Man Mountain rear rack on it so you could still use it for commuting. I have to work this weekend anyway. I let the guys at 2 Wheel try it out and they are considering stocking a half dozen or so but are concerned if they will sell. I think if we have many more winters like these they sure will. I have 2 friends building fat bikes right now here in Spokane. <br /><br />Dave NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-81640453930644757182010-11-30T13:36:04.891-08:002010-11-30T13:36:04.891-08:00People on the MTBR forums were saying that the Muk...People on the MTBR forums were saying that the Mukluk's retail price is $1500. Of course you can't get one for a while, since they're sold out - hardly surprising at that price.<br /><br />Apparently it's possible to use any 26"x2.3" or wider tire on the Pugsley's 65mm wide rims. So that increases the tire selection quite a bit. (The Mukluk ships with somewhat wider 80mm rims.) <br /><br />It seems like modifying a generator hub might be challenging... But Jenson USA has 100mm Pugsley forks for $110, which is probably an easier way to go.<br /> - VenturaNothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814430696364049920noreply@blogger.com