January 6, 2011
Favorite Things: WTB Pathway tire
WTB's 32c Pathway tire has quickly become my favorite all arounder and winter tire.
Prior to it's introduction I was a die hard WTB All Terrainasaurus man in winter. The All Terrainasaurus is no longer in manufacture, but was replaced by a very similar tread pattern on the new "All Terrain" model. While I still do believe that the All-Terrainasaurus is the best snow and ice tire in the 32c size available, the lower rolling resistance of the Pathway has won my heart over for year round use.
I've been riding them on my Nature Boy since March, commuting, riding dirt, and even did a 100 mile gravel race on them. For me they are the perfect combination of tread and rolling resistance. If you pump them up to 80psi they handle like a road tire, if you drop them to 60 they flatten out and handle like a file tread cross tire. I liked them so much that I bought a set for my winter Big Block setup as well.
I feel like these are the perfect choice for me for winter. Many riders roll cross tires in the winter, but I hate riding them on pavement because they feel so slow. These have just the right amount of tread, but roll almost as fast as a slick. I haven't had any issues with ice or slipping, and they corner like champs.
The kicker is that they're fairly light and cheap as hell. MSRP is around $25. If you're considering these and are looking at the 38c model, be aware that they run huge. That 38 is going to actually measure out to around 43mm on a 24mm wide rim.
Prior to it's introduction I was a die hard WTB All Terrainasaurus man in winter. The All Terrainasaurus is no longer in manufacture, but was replaced by a very similar tread pattern on the new "All Terrain" model. While I still do believe that the All-Terrainasaurus is the best snow and ice tire in the 32c size available, the lower rolling resistance of the Pathway has won my heart over for year round use.
I've been riding them on my Nature Boy since March, commuting, riding dirt, and even did a 100 mile gravel race on them. For me they are the perfect combination of tread and rolling resistance. If you pump them up to 80psi they handle like a road tire, if you drop them to 60 they flatten out and handle like a file tread cross tire. I liked them so much that I bought a set for my winter Big Block setup as well.
I feel like these are the perfect choice for me for winter. Many riders roll cross tires in the winter, but I hate riding them on pavement because they feel so slow. These have just the right amount of tread, but roll almost as fast as a slick. I haven't had any issues with ice or slipping, and they corner like champs.
The kicker is that they're fairly light and cheap as hell. MSRP is around $25. If you're considering these and are looking at the 38c model, be aware that they run huge. That 38 is going to actually measure out to around 43mm on a 24mm wide rim.
January 5, 2011
Winter Essentials
I've been waiting all year to post this track
All I need is a workshop, this record and bottle of whiskey. Bring it on January!
All I need is a workshop, this record and bottle of whiskey. Bring it on January!
January 4, 2011
Bike Jerks X FEEDING
New Shirt design.
This design was done by the shadowy dudes of FEEDING.
FEEDING is MUSCLES. REEBOK PUMPS. FLEECE VESTS. ANKLE WEIGHTS. MOWIN' THE LAWN AND MATCHING THE DRAPES. MAN SCENT. STICKY BUNS. LOVE NOTES. BAREBACKING. WEARING SPEEDOS. BANGIN' AND TWEAKIN'. EATING BEERS. UNCLOGGING THE SINK. BLACK DENIM. GARBAGE. GIBSONS. GETTING RIDES HOME. DENTAL FLOSS. COLGATE. POWER TOOLS. CHEVYS. DICKIES. RUB AND GRUB. ARCHIVAL PENS. HAMMERTOES. BACKSTRAPS. PINKY SWEARS. TOOL BELTS. COUNTERTOPS. TUBE WATTS. SQUEAKY BEDS. ROASTED NUTS. SCENTED OILS. FOOTJOBS. DOING EACH OTHER'S HAIR. SUCCESS.
It's fucking incredible and I'm very proud to print these. Large skull plus the numbers 612 and an upside down cross. (don't go getting in trouble at school with this)
Like everything else these are hand printed one at a time in my workshop. I'm printing them on black American Apparel, white American Apparel and white Hanes v-neck shirt stock. Sizes S-XL.
Head over to the Bike Jerks store to get yourself one.
This design was done by the shadowy dudes of FEEDING.
FEEDING is MUSCLES. REEBOK PUMPS. FLEECE VESTS. ANKLE WEIGHTS. MOWIN' THE LAWN AND MATCHING THE DRAPES. MAN SCENT. STICKY BUNS. LOVE NOTES. BAREBACKING. WEARING SPEEDOS. BANGIN' AND TWEAKIN'. EATING BEERS. UNCLOGGING THE SINK. BLACK DENIM. GARBAGE. GIBSONS. GETTING RIDES HOME. DENTAL FLOSS. COLGATE. POWER TOOLS. CHEVYS. DICKIES. RUB AND GRUB. ARCHIVAL PENS. HAMMERTOES. BACKSTRAPS. PINKY SWEARS. TOOL BELTS. COUNTERTOPS. TUBE WATTS. SQUEAKY BEDS. ROASTED NUTS. SCENTED OILS. FOOTJOBS. DOING EACH OTHER'S HAIR. SUCCESS.
It's fucking incredible and I'm very proud to print these. Large skull plus the numbers 612 and an upside down cross. (don't go getting in trouble at school with this)
Like everything else these are hand printed one at a time in my workshop. I'm printing them on black American Apparel, white American Apparel and white Hanes v-neck shirt stock. Sizes S-XL.
Head over to the Bike Jerks store to get yourself one.
January 3, 2011
Textures of Winter
Cleaned and lubed my Big Block yesterday and as I was cleaning the bike I got stoked on all the different textures and colors that the weather and riding had deposited on it. Salt has a unique patina all it's own.
Levi's Trash Bag Hip Pouch
Did this last night for one of the youngbuck's. I really love the fact that high school kids are holding it down.
I think it came out pretty well.
I think it came out pretty well.
January 2, 2011
Sunday Night
Went to the No-name, it was a good turnout with over 20 riders. Not sure who won, I split before all that was sorted out.
One of the things I enjoy about winter is wearing bandanna's around the neck, I am partial to feeling like a cowboy as often as possible.
One of the things I enjoy about winter is wearing bandanna's around the neck, I am partial to feeling like a cowboy as often as possible.
January 1, 2011
New Year's Eve
(for those of you who may read this blog but not know me, I was a Religious Studies major in college and love religious iconography. This paint by numbers Jesus at my grandmother's house is fucking awesome)
explosions start at around 2:30
thank you to Chelsea, Kayla, and Bobby for the awesome party!
MMI Monday
leaving day
Josh woke up to discover he had apparently rolled off the couch during the night and messed up his collarbone. Also after checking out his pants he remembered that he had gotten egged by some teenagers while standing outside the bar the previous night.
Good for you teenagers.
we took the car to get some food
I got some chocolate milk
thought about shredding some hot licks
almost gone
gone
fin
Josh woke up to discover he had apparently rolled off the couch during the night and messed up his collarbone. Also after checking out his pants he remembered that he had gotten egged by some teenagers while standing outside the bar the previous night.
Good for you teenagers.
we took the car to get some food
I got some chocolate milk
thought about shredding some hot licks
almost gone
gone
fin
December 31, 2010
A Few Gears Eve Tonight, St.Paul
Dec. 31st, 7pm.
Corner of Marshall and Howell in Saint Paul.
$5 entry fee.
Race ends at 9 at the Gopher Bar in downtown, followed by a house party
As always, time bonuses for occasional drinks along the way.
Newbie-friendly while still being competitive for those who want it
NEW FOR 2010: better tiime-keeping, sweet prizes (top men, top women, top 3 overall, "DFL" and a special prize) plus some new twists.
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