D2r2 2018 - Page 15

Fishman · #**211** 08-15-2018, 04:09 PM

Franklin County local here - The recent update from Sandy & Mary is spot on. I have been riding D2 roads all summer. I will ride the long mystery on 650b - Terrene Elwood 47c tubeless. These are my go-to tires since late spring. I see no reason to change.

As noted in the update conditions are soft - but not New England spring mud season soft. Here is what I think is most important....

Washouts, washboard and sinkholes abound. Even paved descents call for extra attention, with lots of debris washed across the road, especially in corners.

There will be mud holes to avoid on 4th class roads and some recently graded roads will have mud but I am not expecting this to be a muddy ride. Wet and gritty - yes.

cabbagelookin · #**212** 08-15-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishman

Franklin County local here - The recent update from Sandy & Mary is spot on. I have been riding D2 roads all summer. I will ride the long mystery on Terrene Elwood 47c tubeless. These are my go-to tires since late spring. I see no reason to change.

Tough or light? Just curious - have a tough on my back wheel, so was just curious.

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weisan · #**213** 08-15-2018, 07:29 PM

merckx · #**214** 08-15-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs7282

For the 180k start, is there any reason one cannot roll out before the 6AM scheduled start? I know for the later routes it is no problem to roll ahead of schedule (timing mats are already in place by then...) but not sure how early they'll be out.

As a typical early bird, I wouldn't mind being underway by 5/5:15 to get a jump on the big day. Anyone done this before?

If you depart too early, the feed stations will not be open when you arrive, and need sustenance.

ergott · #**215** 08-15-2018, 08:20 PM

I couldn't fit full fenders over these tires and didn't want them for this one ride. Those cut up jobs should be good to keep some of the muck off me, probably going to be well over 9 hours out there. Rear bag is empty for food and maybe a vest for early morning rain. I want very little in my jersey pockets.

I think the bike is ready. The legs are ready. Here we go!

witcombusa · #**216** 08-16-2018, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by merckx

If you depart too early, the feed stations will not be open when you arrive, and need sustenance.

All depends on your pace. I always leave early and have never had a problem but I'm half-fast on a good day

'Start slow... then taper off'

merckx · #**217** 08-16-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by witcombusa

All depends on your pace. I always leave early and have never had a problem but I'm half-fast on a good day

'Start slow... then taper off'

Point understood.

PS, nice machine, Ergott!

BikeNY · #**218** 08-16-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ergott

I couldn't fit full fenders over these tires and didn't want them for this one ride. Those cut up jobs should be good to keep some of the muck off me, probably going to be well over 9 hours out there. Rear bag is empty for food and maybe a vest for early morning rain. I want very little in my jersey pockets.

I think the bike is ready. The legs are ready. Here we go!

I've been considering rigging up some kind of fenders, glad to see I'm not the only one!

BikeNY · #**219** 08-16-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

I am riding the 100k. I am slow and will be taking my time, but you are welcome to start with me and go from there.

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I am slow and will be taking my time as well. What bike should I look for

I'll be on a Ti Carver with big a$$ Schwalbe tires.

Fishman · #**220** 08-16-2018, 08:09 AM

[QUOTE=cabbagelookin;2410925]Tough or light? Just curious - have a tough on my back wheel, so was just curious.

Both front and rear are Tough.

jcs7282 · #**221** 08-16-2018, 08:29 AM

Thanks Fishman for this insight.

What are your thoughts on fenders, based on current conditions? Run them or no?

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Originally Posted by Fishman

There will be mud holes to avoid on 4th class roads and some recently graded roads will have mud but I am not expecting this to be a muddy ride. Wet and gritty - yes.

Fishman · #**222** 08-16-2018, 10:22 AM

Based on current forecast I would run them. I don't have full fenders big enough but I will have a strap on rear fender.

R3awak3n · #**223** 08-16-2018, 11:19 AM

if it rains, you are going to be wet anyways... a little mud is not going to hurt anyone but getting crap stuck btw fender and tire might.

And if you are running half fenders, your feet will still get wet. Maybe an ass saver to not get mud in your ass and back

eBAUMANN · #**224** 08-16-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

if it rains, you are going to be wet anyways... a little mud is not going to hurt anyone but getting crap stuck btw fender and tire might.

And if you are running half fenders, your feet will still get wet. Maybe an ass saver to not get mud in your ass and back

agreed, 100%

ive said it 50x's and ill say it again: full fenders are more trouble then they are worth, particularly off-pavement.

rear fender strapped to the seat post and youre good to go

ergott · #**225** 08-16-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Maybe an ass saver to not get mud in your ass and back

My goal is to keep my saddle/ass/crotch as dry as I can and the chance for said area to dry out later. That many miles in rain soaked chamois won't feel great. The rest of the bike/me I don't care as much.