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How do you like those carbon rims? Did they make a noticeable difference?
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Huge....like riding on a magic carpet.
They really shine on the consecutive alternating turns on Foothills and Clingmans Dome RD. The lighter weight smooths out the less than stellar pavement like bridge abutment expansion joints mid-corner. Contrary to what other complain about instability due to the lack of gyroscopic forces is a velocity square thing with the tire being the bulk of the mass.
The added width lets you come in hotter and go a little deeper without dragging your pinky toes. The profile on the 190 is a little flatter so a few more mm of clearance. I would say it puts more weight up front but level and straight are not adjectives for the roads here.
Well worth the money. It really transforms the bike.
They really shine on the consecutive alternating turns on Foothills and Clingmans Dome RD. The lighter weight smooths out the less than stellar pavement like bridge abutment expansion joints mid-corner. Contrary to what other complain about instability due to the lack of gyroscopic forces is a velocity square thing with the tire being the bulk of the mass.
The added width lets you come in hotter and go a little deeper without dragging your pinky toes. The profile on the 190 is a little flatter so a few more mm of clearance. I would say it puts more weight up front but level and straight are not adjectives for the roads here.
Well worth the money. It really transforms the bike.
It was about 57 degrees in the valley but sunny, and so I shot up the mountains to check things out. Taking in a waterfall on the way up:
Looking back down the stream:
At the top (about 6,000 feet), it was 50 degrees in the sun but 45 degrees on the northern, shady parts. A cool wind but lots of sun. I saw a few other bikes out but it was mostly leaf lookers.
Looking back down the stream:
At the top (about 6,000 feet), it was 50 degrees in the sun but 45 degrees on the northern, shady parts. A cool wind but lots of sun. I saw a few other bikes out but it was mostly leaf lookers.
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Another great angle. The mods make it look lean.
The last day above 60 for a bit. I'm trying to finish the tires off before the New Year.
Yesterday was 35 at Clingmans Dome on my way to hike to Andrews Bald.
The last day above 60 for a bit. I'm trying to finish the tires off before the New Year.
Yesterday was 35 at Clingmans Dome on my way to hike to Andrews Bald.
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great shot. today is supposed to be the mid 70's on this side.
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Slipped in another ride for this season. The leaves made it interesting.
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A little crazy for a controlled burn. Part of 129/the dragon burned on the park side from Parsons Branch to Calderwood back in the eightys. Twice.
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A little Indian summer today but cool along the river....
When the leaves drop, the line-of-sight does extend quite a bit but the low sun has a strobe effect through the trees.
When the leaves drop, the line-of-sight does extend quite a bit but the low sun has a strobe effect through the trees.
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A beautiful ride this afternoon after tanking up with some stabilized fuel. It will need more and another run to get the concentration percentage correct.
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Last time on the road... And I'm glad... 
Not gonna transform it anymore from track to road... 2022 full race spec! Can't wait!
Not gonna transform it anymore from track to road... 2022 full race spec! Can't wait!
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Still need to do an oil change to make it an official end to the riding season. I'm at 11,500 or so the stars should align for the desmo service next spring.
To ween myself, I played on the dragon last night semi cager style. The pavement sucks so bad. I miss driving at night but there where 6 deer in the road on foothills.
To ween myself, I played on the dragon last night semi cager style. The pavement sucks so bad. I miss driving at night but there where 6 deer in the road on foothills.
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