Ptkatoomer

Robert, when you get that thing we could probably get Darren to lead us on some somewhat cooler temp rides around the Lagunas 🙂

Only trouble with that is the 5 speed gearbox isn't very good for off road. A buddy tried the Rx, but in the desert the thing was already in fifth gear practically before we got out of camp. The suspension and handling was great but it really needs a semi-wide six speed tranny. I think Kawasaki is making the same mistake with their new bikes.

I'm out .

Well, 10pm. No answer from Darren. Guess I'm out.

What time are you thinking? Figure it'd be safe to leave the car at Carl's?

Weather shows this to be the nicest day of the week. Low 70's for a high. Probably get there by 9:30 or so.

I would think, with the various power settings, that you could literally "dial" in the torque you want for any situation. ....

Be nice to join up for a casual ride. Hope to see you there.

Thinking of going to McCain tomorrow to hit some singletrack. Not an early start - plan to get there around 10.

I wear a really thin sweatband under my helmet that runs from touching my eyebrows to all the way up my forehead. That's the best set-up I've found for helping with the sweat.

So, did you buy the bike without actually seeing it in person? Hearing it run, etc?

I need to send you out to Colorado to look for mine. I totally spazed and left my "Baja bag" on the side of the trail. Thing probably had about $150 worth of tools in it. Like you, by the time I realized it was missing it was too late and I was heading home to San Diego the next day. My buddy went out and tried to find it but no luck.

Met up with Kenny and his friend Micheal at oh-dark-thirty in Alpine. We parked off Huff road and were riding by 7:00. We wanted to beat the heat - this might be the last ride out there till fall. Basically had the desert to ourselves, nice temps and good company. Did 50 miles and finished by 10. Nice day!

Like others, let me know if you have any leftovers. L or XL.