I Rode My Bike Today...

[mike]

Mount Rose, second-highest summit on the Tahoe Rim, and a wildly popular five-mi hike from the Mount Rose Highway TH. I approached from the opposite side, rode up Road 100 to the Wilderness boundary, hiked to the summit. Something like 15 miles of riding then 5.x miles of hiking, then reverse.

On the way back the Loyalton Fire was looking pretty bad. A few trucks camping along the way and one ATV, but no trail users seen in the Wilderness until I got to the main trail. Everyone was cool. On the way down I passed a convoy of 20 jeeps just parked in the road, thankful I caught them stationary rather than as rolling dust makers.

The hiking seemed tough; I almost never do it without a bike. The nine-mi drop to finish is all dirt road, but a fun way to cool down at the end. 43.8/7,670/10:52

 

[Big Clyde]

Local Calavera ride.
Jumping chollas.

 

[DangerDirtyD]

On my first lap on Missing Link, I caught a square-edged rock at speed with a solid thunk. The Rail has a reputation of handling square edged hits well, but this one got me pretty good. I checked the rim. Yup - dented.

Do you think you would have broken the rim if it were carbon?

 

[herzalot]

Do you think you would have broken the rim if it were carbon?

No. I would hope not. But damn - DT Swiss rims are strong. Bummed. But I really don't think it will affect the overall ride. The spokes didn't loosen and the bead didn't break. Still holding air.

 

[DangerDirtyD]

No. I would hope not. But damn - DT Swiss rims are strong. Bummed. But I really don't think it will affect the overall ride. The spokes didn't loosen and the bead didn't break. Still holding air.

Are you going to bend it back or leave it alone?

 

[Y-not]

Got a short ride in today at Hensley Lake before the heat. Started at 7:15 did a short 10 mile loop it ended being 106° and a little rain.
Next week 100's every day.......

I think I will try the Big Trees trail next weekend, if I don't come down to LA.

 

[Cisco Roots]

New dirt Hansen Ridge along the I90 corridor. Rugged and overgrown trails but some pretty epic scenery.

 

[Cyclotourist]

Local Calavera ride.
Jumping chollas.
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Stuck on good!!!

 

[herzalot]

Are you going to bend it back or leave it alone?

Can it be bent back? Is that a good idea?

 

[bvader]

Can it be bent back? Is that a good idea?

Path did it on my ARC.. seem to be fine I suspect your wheel guy will need to take a closer look and make a judgement call

 

[clydes001]

Mount Rose, second-highest summit on the Tahoe Rim, and a wildly popular four-mi hike from the Mount Rose Highway TH. I approached from the opposite side, rode up Road 100 to the Wilderness boundary, hiked to the summit. Something like 15 miles of riding then 5.x miles of hiking, then reverse.

On the way back the Loyalton Fire was looking pretty bad. A few trucks camping along the way and one ATV, but no trail users seen in the Wilderness until I got to the main trail. Everyone was cool. On the way down I passed a convoy of 20 jeeps just parked in the road, thankful I caught them stationary rather than as rolling dust makers.

The hiking seemed tough; I almost never do it without a bike. The nine-mi drop to finish is all dirt road, but a fun way to cool down at the end. 43.8/7,670/10:52


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Amazing ride!

 

[DangerDirtyD]

Can it be bent back? Is that a good idea?

It can to a point. I’m not sure if it’s a good idea, but two of my 26er aluminum rims were bent back a bit and seemed fine after. Paging @mtnbikej @rossage .

 

[mtnbikej]

Can it be bent back? Is that a good idea?

Yes it can....especially if it is just bent side to side. If it created a flat spot, not so much.

 

[herzalot]

Sooooo....channel pliers and a rag? Rubber mallet? Blowtorch?

 

[bvader]

Jaws of Life?...

 

[mtnbikej]

Sooooo....channel pliers and a rag? Rubber mallet? Blowtorch?

Adjustable wrench.....and a rag if you prefer. Bend it out a little at a time. Try not to damage the hook for the bead.

It won't ever be as strong as it was unbent, but at least you can still get some useful life out of it.

 

[rossage]

I use a crescent wrench, without a rag. Just slowly, incrementally, nudge it back towards normal.
I worked with an old mech who would use various punches, a mallet, and a huge block of wood to straighten rims. Got impressive results but sometimes the alloy rims cracked.

 

[herzalot]

My Stans Flow rims had a dent or two, but it never seemed to really impact mounting a tire or holding air.

Thanks for the advice gents. If my rear tire loses pressure, or if I have trouble mounting the next tire, I will take action. Otherwise, I will do nothing and take a wait-and-see attitude.
Maybe carbon rear and aluminum front is the ultimate setup for strength where you need it, and compliance where you notice it.

 

[rossage]

Strawberry Sunrise from Grizzly Flats trail

And a little friend

 

[mike]

My Stans Flow rims had a dent or two, but it never seemed to really impact mounting a tire or holding air.

Thanks for the advice gents. If my rear tire loses pressure, or if I have trouble mounting the next tire, I will take action. Otherwise, I will do nothing and take a wait-and-see attitude.
Maybe carbon rear and aluminum front is the ultimate setup for strength where you need it, and compliance where you notice it.

Interesting idea since carbon layup is thought of similarly, more beef in back.

Yesterday I manualed over a curb and some landscaping rocks up to 8”, without giving the bunnyhop much oomph. With hardtail. Rear wheel impact made a terrible sound and I deserve to be replacing something for that stunt, but the Derby AM is unfazed. As is the Ardent Race. Anecdotal, yes, but I’m pretty sure that would have been a dent at the tire pressure I had.

 

[kingaucho]

Took the new bike on its maiden voyage! I’m still grinning! So much fun! Super efficient climber, crazy good on the downhills! Seriously felt like I was cheating going downhill. Holy crap! It is a beefy bike and tires are slow-ish (Assegai front, DHR back), but provide lots of traction up and down.

Stoked my buddy @Fijirob joined me!

 

[mike]

Took the new bike on its maiden voyage! I’m still grinning! So much fun! Super efficient climber, crazy good on the downhills! Seriously felt like I was cheating going downhill. Holy crap! It is a beefy bike and tires are slow-ish (Assegai front, DHR back), but provide lots of traction up and down.

Stoked my buddy @Fijirob joined me!

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Nice re-rail! Cheater bike, you say?? Be careful slaying all the new terrain. Glad you got sorted out, L, ride on.

 

[konakc]

Danimal.. yeah.. it's the trail thatethat ends at the Laguna art school ..

 

[Cyclotourist]

Sooooo....channel pliers and a rag? Rubber mallet? Blowtorch?

Try to find/fabricate a piece of metal that will fit the inside wall, between the hook and the floor. Then use another piece on the outside and straighten it up with basic pliers. By putting that piece of material below the hook, you prevent it being crushed, and you distribute the pressure a bit more to the side of the rim. Don't crush the hook of the rim, that's what grabs the tire bead! Outside metal isn't necessary, but I think it helps. YMMV

 

[mountaingirl sara]

The smoke and heat are so oppressive here, I was getting a little grumpy not getting out sooo..
I rode my bike today, with a few neighbor friends, Lehigh/ Tehachapi. Man I love those trails, the cooler temps and clean air were like heaven!
9.78mi 1671ft

 

[da big hills]

Local Calavera ride.
Jumping chollas.
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Awe Teddy Bear Cactus. It loves to cuddle. When you grab it to pull it off it grabs the hand/fingers even harder. I find it best removed with pliers. I have saved many a dogs lips when they come back home in agony. Funny how it goes through your gloves and attaches to your fingers
Happy cuddly trails

 

[Big Clyde]

Awe Teddy Bear Cactus. It loves to cuddle. When you grab it to pull it off it grabs the hand/fingers even harder. I find it best removed with pliers. I have saved many a dogs lips when they come back home in agony. Funny how it goes through your gloves and attaches to your fingers
Happy cuddly trails

I asked my buddy to pull it off after he took
the picture, he handed me a stick.
The barbs on the cactus are nasty!
Once I got all the barbs out I was fine.

 

[Dr. Wellington Yueh]

I rode my bike today, and yesterday. Midnight Moccasin: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/16326734/

Leisurely midnight meander. Temps never got below 22*C/72*F. Saw exactly one flash of lightning, and saw the Mordor-like glow from SoCal's 'weenie roast unbounded'...pretty scary. I heard several grey foxes barking at each other from far corners of a small canyon. I walked a couple switchbacks and fudged a couple steps on Moc. It's really hard to orient on some sections at night, and I was really off my balance most of the run.

 

[konakc]

Another ride at El Moro... Nice and easy.. brought up the rear of the pack... Really nice breeze this morning... Hit our old Mexican place that has outdoor seating... Micheladas...yummmmm

 

[Faust29]

New dirt Hansen Ridge along the I90 corridor. Rugged and overgrown trails but some pretty epic scenery.

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That looks a little nicer than the part of the I90 corridor I grew up on!

About 2500 miles away...