oldtrialer

It's tubeless and a review I saw said it's a radial.

The only place I've ridden in Colorado is Christmas Ranch. Other than the polished granite when it gets wet, the traction was great compared to the east coast mud. Did you just make a spacer to raise the existing handlebar mount? I was thinking about making new clamp base to move the bars ontop of the triple clamp and use the stock top clamp. Haven't checked to see if I have an end mill close to the bar size.

The difference between the Shinko 4 ply DOT and Vee Rubber radial should be significant.

I finally had a day to go to the club and try the bike out. Mostly rode the loop to get used to the throttle. The accidental throttle blip was just as bad as my 321 GasGas. did go over a few rounded 2' rocks with no trouble. The small rear tire does not have enough feel and flex for our muddy PA rocks. I ordered the Oset bigger wheel yesterday. $375 plus shipping. I searched online for a 17 x 1.6 rim, but only could find 32 spoke, not 36 spoke. A custom rim would be about $275, $100 for the tire and $50 for the spokes, so the Oset complete wheel is the better deal. Maybe someone will be looking for the smaller someday. At least I will have a spare sprocket and rotor. I do need to raise the handlebars to save my lower back. Mountain man, how much did you raise yours? I don't have my old bike to compare to.

The one complaint I have is with the throttle. They should have used a regular throttle and put the electronics by the controller with a stiffer progressive spring to mimic a carb. I don't like the throttle electronics exposed to things when I will eventually drop it on a rock. Been under the weather and haven't gotten to the club yet.

Got it last Saturday. After 40+ years on a gas bike, it's going to take awhile to get used to no flywheel effect and instant torque and power. I have the settings turned down until I get used to it. Just been riding on small banks at home. If it's not raining Monday, I may go to Candytown and try some easy sections.

Was there any problem getting it on the rim? Oset told me they have the larger rear tire and wheel from the Junior that is sold in Europe. They said the battery lasts longer for adults with the smaller tire.

How much do you weigh? I ordered one the should be in this week.