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That’s an incredible post! Researched, documented and real-time travel. I feel like I’ve already been there. But I will come up to see it for myself....Stevil

The rock band Foghat had a hit song, “ Slow Ride” and that describes our bike ride round Martha’s Vineyard. Some bikes struggled with distances and short accents thru towns. But like the song ,we built up the fun to an epic finale! ...Stevil

Go for a middle weigh fat bike which seem to be more popular in northeast. Unless you got $1000 for a real lightweight Fatbike, these bikes to work out much better overall...Stevil

I understand this ride starts outta Vineyard Haven @ 9:00 am. Fantastic. Lead on... Stevil

Love that build. Please identify that blue bracket holding stuff together ?...Stevil

. Maybe I can boil a section of tire just to get bead over the rim initially. Okay, one idea. Thanks...Stevil

:39::39:Update: first tire holding up/ pressure,I just need to massage tire to work out high spots that would cause bumpy ride.( I think I had bubble in tube ) Second tire went on as tough but the tube was not as forgiving ,Alas ,pumping up this time proved worthless as I put a hole in tube...

Okay,first of all it turned out to be Innova brand tire. Yes I found that 590 number vs 597, so I knew it be tight. The original tire had a s-5 ,s-6 spec. Well, it went on but so tight I didn’t think the tube would take the abuse.

I found an unexpected tire size at a Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, 26 x1 3/8 and remembered I could use them on some nice ‘67 Schwinn wheels I have at home. But would they fit ? Online research didn’t provide a good answer and my best guess says No. But I bought them anyway. And it killed me...

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I would like to see some scenic sites ,get some photo ops. Then check out town places , lunch and brews. Little interest in sitting on beaches. And of course some miles on bikes. My 2 cents...Stevil

Sorry I ruined that group shot,end of ride. But what a group of troopers,no whiners,thank you. Nice trail but gravel and rain seem to occur at the same time on NERRB rides. Thanks Jose for hosting and sharing. Your wealth of knowledge of all things is stunning And that Guy fit in well,Welcome...

I’m choosing a bike based on conditions. Trail is gravel ? How many miles are we considering ? Help !...Stevil Okay,the trail is gravel, basically flat, slight up grade initially but return trip is decent.

Yeah,nice day,nice people and some newbies. Hope they had fun. Thanks to birthday boy Joel for this “I must have a hole in my head “ swap. ..Stevil

Holy cow ,is this swap this weekend ? YES Get your stuff together and I’ll see ya there. I’m takin requests for what you want to buy there,that old girls Schwinn, that rusty tandem,or that chrome custom ? I’ll keep an eye out for any of those pieces ! Should be perfect weather and a great bunch...

Okay NERRB,this ride is close. We got a day of fun planned so who’s in ? The trail is gravel? Swimming possible? Housing ? Check in for details...Stevil

I recently sold my Jesse James chopper,nice chrome Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using Tapatalk

I’ve used that 64t sprocket with a two speed kickback hub. Worked well. Or go find a Lenco transmission. That was a joke but seriously there is a Dana 3 speed, Oh wait,you got the sprocket covered. Never mind...Stevil

Is this rain or shine cause weather cast looks wet. Any whooo , have a good time. ...Stevil

Sorry to hear this and the lose of help...Stevil