Recent content by maximumrob

I like it! “Run what ya brung!” Anybody with a credit card or deep pockets can buy a 4Runner and bolt on everything they see on a website. If you’re going to bash on a vehicle for hours on end down bumpy washboarded roads, why not make it a used vehicle you trust instead of a shiny $70k...

As many times as I’ve seen “Carli + 37’s on a F250,” I wasn’t going to click on the thread, but this turned out pretty cool, especially the Casita! One question for you…what do you use the farm jack for? Mine was useful when I wheeled an old Jeep for a few years then I never used it again on...

Whew, boy. I order you to drive to the nearest Harley shop and turn in your man card.

Haven't checked in to this thread for a while because I just haven't ridden for a while. It's been hot as blazes down here. I'm not willing to commute by bike unless the morning temperature is <85* and the evening temp is <105*. This week looks to have mornings in the low 80's and evenings in...

Plannerman, I commute in one of those Wolverine day-glo green construction worker shirts and a pair of gym shorts. If I ride several times during the week, I'll throw on bike shorts to ease the pressure on my crotch. I'm still a pedal masher and use a trail running shoe. I can actually...

Eight weeks down, commuting at 3x per week by bike. It's hot as all get-out in North Texas, pushing my limits to get really clean in the morning for a day in the office. However, my office mates haven't called me out on it even though I've asked that they mention smell if noticed. I've...

Aside from the budget limitations on the OP's question, I'm curious if he needs to pursue certain features on the bike given the size of the man pedaling. Does a 350-lb man need to use touring wheels for heavier loads (more spokes) or stay away from carbon frames and what not? The...

It's my 4th week commuting 2-3x per week and am still enjoying it. Have experimented with many different routes and have shortened my ride somewhat (down to 8.5 miles one way). I've also chopped time out of my ride as I've grown faster. I'm now more comfortable in traffic so there's less...

UPDATE! Stormy weather will likely keep me in the Rubicon this week. Have been able to drop my commute to 8.5 miles from 10 by weaving my around to stay off the busiest roads. Also purchased a bike computer so now I know how fast I'm going. Speed is the only statistic I really care about...

The OP lists stacks as part of the build on his truck. Wondering how those will interfere with the tent. Would think one would have to wait a few minutes after parking before setting up camp!

I like the bike. If I had my 'druthers and known better, I would have gone with a true speed-demon but kept the flat bars (gets me scoffed at by the "drop" riders). Perhaps the best example is the Scott Speedster Flat Bar. For the money, I can't imagine a better machine for what I'm doing...

Bike: 2011 Scott SUB40 Accessories: Bunch'a Topeak stuff...bottle cage, 2L handlebar bag, and rear rack with small trunk and small saddlebags. Commuted 2 days last week to the office, 10 miles each way. Plusses: Forgot about the hard day by the time I got home covered in sweat...

That definitely looks faster than my commuter bike.

How did it look all packed up? The 2nd pic shows a lot of stuff.

My 5 month-old Scott SUB40 is turning in to a touring bike lookin' for a tour. It's starting to look like I drove it through a Topeak catalog! Bought the 2-L handlebar bag, the adjustable bottle cage, and the lightest, smallest slide-on rear bag (with roll-up saddle bags) sitting on a rack...