Me and the Moonlander!

[ywen]

Are u using a gopro camera for all ur pics? Looks great!

[Gear]

Are u using a gopro camera for all ur pics? Looks great!

Most of the photographs are taken with a GoPro Hero 2. The landscape panoramic photographs are most likely my iPhone 4s using an app. called Pano.

[Gear]

I rode the bike around to San Marcos to drop off some money at the bank. Nothing impressive, just a few more miles on the bike.



Distance 11.8 miles
Elevation 914 feet
Moving Average 11.5 mph

[ywen]

how many miles have you put on the bike now? How are the tires holding up against all the pavement riding? Are you pumping them up when you are on pavement?

[Gear]

how many miles have you put on the bike now? How are the tires holding up against all the pavement riding? Are you pumping them up when you are on pavement?

Current milage on the Moonlander is 1,469 miles. The rear tire is like one big slick. The front has a little bit of the knobs left. On the road it is not really a problem. On the trails I am losing traction. I ordered two new tires the other day. Cost $99 a tire. I am not sure if I will install them right away. I wanted to have them as a back up just incase I split a sidewall. Tire pressure is as follows, street around 18 psi, trail 10-12 psi, and sand dunes 8 psi. All pressures are done by feel. I only notice the psi numbers when I air up the tire's.

[Gear]

Finally hit the beach at the right time! Low tide was set for around 11:00 am. I took off south of the jetty at Ponto Beach.


Along the way I came across this bamboo structure. Looks like a work in progress.


Rounding the corner by Swami's.


Several catamaran's are pulled high up on the hill side. I have yet to see one in the water.


I traveled south to Dog Beach in Del Mar. Right by the Del Mar Race Track.



Distance 17.9 miles
Elevation 321 feet
Moving Average 11.2 mph

[Vegakat]

Thanks for the ride reports Gear! I have read your whole thread and am really enjoying it! Please keep them comming! My family and I spent a little over a week in Solona Beach two weeks ago, want to go back already. We had such a great time!

Thanks again for the great posts.

[ywen]

Hey have you read much on the bottom bracket in the pug and moon getting destroyed by sand within a relatively short period of time... ?

[MidnightRider]

I love the trips reports with mileage, pictures, & gps tracks of you and the Moonlander. I hadn't seen or ridden a fat tire bike before I saw you at Desert Rendezvous. I couldn't believe how easy it was to ride in sand. That is an awesome bike, I would be riding it everywhere too.

In fact the Moonlander was the first Off-Road vehicle I saw out in the desert before approaching the camp area. I knew we were getting close.

[Gear]

Thanks for the ride reports Gear! I have read your whole thread and am really enjoying it! Please keep them comming! My family and I spent a little over a week in Solona Beach two weeks ago, want to go back already. We had such a great time!

Thanks again for the great posts.

Thanks for the encouragement! The grass is always greener on the other side. I would love to be back in Arizona even with the heat.

Hey have you read much on the bottom bracket in the pug and moon getting destroyed by sand within a relatively short period of time... ?

Yes I am, mine failed on April 3, 2012. Post #225 page 23. It turns out you just need to replace the bearings and not the whole bottom bracket. Cost for the new XTR bearings was under $40. I think it is a good idea to inspect them and add grease if necessary. I purchased the tool needed to remove it. Because it is a standard size and readily available I have not purchased a backup. I should probably take a look at mine after today's ride on the beach.

I love the trips reports with mileage, pictures, & gps tracks of you and the Moonlander. I hadn't seen or ridden a fat tire bike before I saw you at Desert Rendezvous. I couldn't believe how easy it was to ride in sand. That is an awesome bike, I would be riding it everywhere too.

In fact the Moonlander was the first Off-Road vehicle I saw out in the desert before approaching the camp area. I knew we were getting close.

I'm ready for the next Desert Rendezvous. Good times and great biking!