I was reading a toolkit thread on ADV recently, and someone showed themselves using 2 small pulleys and some 550 cord to move a tree about that size. All in all, it packed up lighter than that Gomboy, and it gives you the ability to self-recover your bike. I've always kept two pulleys in the toolkits of my hacks, but this inspired me to find a pair for my other bikes too.
Ummm.... I recommend when people come across downed logs placed purposely across a road with a sign that says something like 'road closed' or 'do not enter' - to think before going any further.
Well, there is that. However, that is the first time I've ever seen a road closed sign on a log. Most of the time a tree is down and nobody has simply moved it yet. I'll take one for the team.
My apologize. I had to go back and read Krussell's post a little closer. I really thought it was windfall. No I would not be cutting down trees with signs on them...good way to get shot.
I guess that's better than taking the long way to work...then calling in sick because your still having too much fun. Heck that way you already have a nice lunch packed for when you get hungry .
Spent Saturday exploring nearby state/national forests. Lots of gravel, and about five miles of really rocky downhill forest road that had a lot of water damage from the winter. Most difficult stuff I've done on the Strada so far, had a blast. Arrived home to a box from Twisted Throttle. This was likely the last unprotected ride.
Did a ride up to Bolan Lake at 5500' today to escape the 93 degree early Summer heat here in Southern OR, NorCal. About 75 miles, mainly graveled forest service roads.
My family are probably sick of hearing about the bike and where I go. Maybe you guys and girls will be more interested These were up in Mt Robertson National park north of Melbourne this morning. I've got to get some better tires as these Saharas just don't cope with mud or loose stuff. Nev I notice you are in the neighbourhood mate, where did you get your beasty ? file://localhost/Users/aaronsimpson/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Modified/2013/11:06:2013/IMG_1659.jpgfile://localhost/Users/aaronsimpson/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2013/11:06:2013/IMG_1668.JPGfile://localhost/Users/aaronsimpson/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Modified/2013/11:06:2013/IMG_1670.jpg
They are Wolfman Expedition tank panniers, don't think they make them anymore. I had the same concerns you have prior to fitting them. Will they mess up the airflow? In reality the exact opposite occurred. The quiet pocket now covers more of my body! I couldn't be more happy with the wind management on this bike.
Picture this as you sit on your bike. Is this inviting or what? What do you think it goes? Why not find out right? So this is what I found at the end of the pavement.
