Chunky_t 153 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 15 hours ago, tortron said: Dialed in my gear list a bit 5kg flat with food That's not bad, my panniers are probably way over that, but also includes 1L of spare oil and a 750ml drink bottle. Never done the ride so I'm probably taking too much lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 yeah but im ok with sleeping in the dirt on the side of the road and cut all the labels out of my clothes, so you shouldnt base anything on what i do lol 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anglia4 1,891 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 ^ Ask him about the time he slept on a snake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 yeah, crazy stuff goes on in the fishermens cabins eh 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Beaver 8,726 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Did a stage sweep from Murupaua through to Waikaremoana today (I'm here for the week working). Road is is good shape, but surface varies a lot and has the fully range from big boi rock, through to slick dusty hard pack. Grader and roller was working its way through as well. Tyre choice is going to be critical*, and I think all things considered Golden Boys will be the pick of the bunch. * I'm joking. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 better bring an altitude compensated tyre pressure gauge, gotta dial it in perfectly for the dolls head sized gravel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thphantum 7,829 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Beaver said: Did a stage sweep from Murupaua through to Waikaremoana today (I'm here for the week working). Road is is good shape, but surface varies a lot and has the fully range from big boi rock, through to slick dusty hard pack. Grader and roller was working its way through as well. Tyre choice is going to be critical*, and I think all things considered Golden Boys will be the pick of the bunch. * I'm joking. Fair amount of precipitate coming over the next two days. Should be dry on the day but a lot of wet underfoot/tyre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post johnnyfive 10,547 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 It's a road, you'll all be fine. If anyone wants something proper challenging I'll find a gulley at home to send you into. 4 5 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 29,784 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I'd prefer it a bit damp under tyre. The dust storm isnt much fun. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 29,784 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, tortron said: Do you live on a busy road Tory? Seems to be a lot of traffic noise in that video? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 minute ago, RUNAMUCK said: Do you live on a busy road Tory? Seems to be a lot of traffic noise in that video? lol yeah i tried a different case (open at the back) and it seems to have picked up more of the traffic noise than it usually does. But yes massively busy road (why i spent 20 k on double glazing cos it goes 24 hrs a day) oh and theres diggering going on next door. Ill use the normal case next time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 4,373 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: Do you live on a busy road Tory? Seems to be a lot of traffic noise in that video? You mean the F1 cars going past while @tortron packs the bags in record time? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tumeke 6,344 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Borrow my camera kit for your next video and use my radio mics. #faketaxi 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 im more in to amateur video 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 29,784 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 I'd rather be set on fire than live on a busy road. I suppose you get used to it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 no i hate it but life is misery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 65,579 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 we ride past my childhood home on day 1. id prefer not to live in auckland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 29,784 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Whatever your Auckland property is worth, it could probably buy a really nice house somewhere else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 33,096 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Its 4 years today since the 1st East Cape ride 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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