The Rolling Darryl really spreads out the Nate nicely. This tire was made for a wider rim like Darryl...
The Rolling Darryls provide more width and lighter weight... a very welcome upgrade for the PMP. The new rim requires that I remove the disc caliper from the 100mm Pugsley fork when installing or removing the wheel, but that is a relatively quick and easy process. I built it up this weekend, but haven't had a chance to test ride it yet; maybe tomorrow. I'm looking forward to trying out the new combo in the snow. And I'm really looking forward to modifying the frame to fit this combo in the back... unfortunately that will have to wait until next year.
The long weekend also allowed me to get out for a group ride on Friday night. It was an unseasonably warm, humid fall night with temps in the 50s. According to a local weather website it was warmer when I got home at 12:30 than when I left the house at 8:30. Crazy.
It was a big group this week (8 riders), and the pace was a bit faster than usual. I can usually keep up alright, but I was feeling the weight of my Fargo "road bike" last night. In its current state the bike weighs over 40 lbs (without beer)... and a lot of the guys last night were riding lightweight road bikes. In hindsight I probably should have switched tires and left some of the extra tools/supplies at home. I rarely have mechanical issues and those 50mm Big Apples weigh a ton.
In other news my welding class is winding down. I only have a couple lab days left, but I should have enough work time to finish another project... a storage rack for wheels and tires (both of which I've acquired a fair number of over the years).
Stopping is half the fun...
2 comments:
Darryl rims look good without the machined braking surface,
Would like to try some nates in the future!
I hope you have a good product
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