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Fat Bike Update

A couple of post back I showed the Bluto fork that I had picked up.  It was lightly used and a good price.  They are not easy to find used and people are getting top dollar.

Ready for install.

Then I sold my Giant OCR Composite road bike.  The sale of this allowed the purchase of a nice wheel to fit the Bluto.  I went to The Stable and placed my order.  It was a QBP wheel build, Novatec 15x150 hub laced to Surly Rolling Darryl rim.  Very nice wheel!  I also picked up a blue Surly rim strip and a couple of Q-Tubes light tubes.  One for the wheel and one for the seat pack.  The wheel came in and the install was completed.

Ready to roll.

Unfortunately I was not able to get a weight with the Bluto on.  My luggage scale turns on but there is no display.  I will try changing the battery to see if that is the issue.  However, I would guess that it only added about 2-3 pounds which would put the bike at 31 pounds.  

So last Sunday we took a trip to Bald Mountains North Trails for a little family ride.  Michelle, Brendan and Kayla did around 5 miles, Jay Jay and I did the full loop.  The Bluto completely changes the Farley.  This is the best trail bike I have ever ridden.  The big tires and suspension installs confidence on any terrain.  Rocks, roots and drops disappear under the bike now.  Just an incredible ride!

I got a gravel road ride in on it today.  I did 24 miles in preparation for next Saturday.  Raymond and I are planning on going to The Bear Claw Epic race in Cadillac, Michigan.  This is the first year for the race.  I will be riding Sport Clydesdale and the race will be around 22 miles.

I have ordered a front fender for the Farley as well as a new POV cam.  They both should be in before Saturday.  I will introduce them upon arrival and hopefully give a review after the race.

Stay tuned.

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