So I think I need to try some Phatties on the Flux.
That seems like a necessary part of esk8 culture right…
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So the easiest to roll start probably tops out around
- 40km/h { 25mph } 31752 erpm loaded
and the most difficult to roll start probably tops out around
- 51km/h { 31.5mph } 43092 erpm.
I don’t know what that means, but it’s interesting
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MADness.
I can go ahead and say the TB 110s are going on the shelf.
And the MAD 101s will be staying on the Llama.
I did 11 miles around the neighborhood on my lunch break.
I didn’t venture far because rain was coming and it did cut my ride short.
I am not saying the MAD wheels are better than the 110s.
That is too hard to say.
They both shine in ways, and are certainly quite different in my opinion.
But for the Llama the MADs were the winner…
I might glide around on the 110s here and there, since it’s super easy to change the wheels with the BN drives.
But for now it’s MADness time.
The board ends up a bit lighter.
The board ends up a bit lower.
I am getting more torque so now it’s super punchy.
Got lucky there, since it’s not easy to change gearing with the BN drives…
The MADs also do way better on the old chip and seal. Which I have around my neighborhood and all around town.
It’s a non issue with pneumatics. But it’s tricky on thane.
the MADs do a great job on it both as far as grip and dampening.
On freshies I do notice the harmonics still.
It is just something that is there and it is different and it is not really an issue.
And at speed it goes away.
And on the Llama they felt really smooth and connected on the freshies.
This is a sweet side of DIY.
When you change something and it works out right.
I expect I might be giving the Llama a bit more action here soon to enjoy that extra torque and the added confidence with the grip of the MADs.
Pretty stoked dudes!!!
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I explored a pretty awesome loop hole today.
I managed to get dinner, parent, and ride in one swoop…
My wife was out with the older 2.
So I have to mind the little dude.
And there are no set dinner plans.
So I decided to take the Gravel Flux to tow the trailer to go get take out.
The place is 1.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
The trip all together took 1:15 and I wandered for 9.5 miles.
Fall colors are popping.
The little dude was really engaged on this ride sitting up feeling it the whole time.
We went to pick up Italian.
And took up a whole parking space.
Little dude brought his tiny skateboard to ride around and “do tricks”
It sprinkled on the way back and with the gravel Flux that is a non issue.
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With the 5.5 mile GT ride this morning
And the 3.5 mile school pick up I am at 29 miles today.
I have been riding a ton this past week.
All the boards are in good shape and the weather is super nice
I am stoked to be doing that right.
My knees are totally feeling it today.
No night ride tonight.
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Z-mote #3 has landed.
This one is going into the Gravel Flux…
I am less than enthused to open that box…
I need to replace that box in fact. So that reminds to order another one.
So yeah.
That is a bunch of work to do…
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I got out on the Flux this morning.
I didn’t turn on Relive but I think it was around 10 miles…
The Flux is running super well.
What was different this morning is that it really felt brisk.
It was around 10 am and it was around 50f.
And I had long socks and a stocking cap on so I went out prepared.
But it still feeling pretty chilly…
A sign of the days to come.
P
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We got rain today… But yesterday was a prime time gorgeous fall day and I got some riding in.
A few miles at lunch taking the boys to the playground.
The Gravel Flux is killing it.
Here is hoping the BN drives stay working because it is all really sweet right now.
After work I went on a 10 miler with Benji.
We even explored some uncharted territory and ran into dead ends.
It was epic as always.
It amazes me what a cool dynamic riding with a buddy adds to esk8.
And after that I rolled around in front of the house for happy hour and messed with the GT and the ATV Ditch Life came out too.
I might have even tried some ollie’s on my regular board. (And wow that is hard)
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All put back.
This is my 5th Onewheel tire change and this round went pretty smoothly.
The Enduro tire really makes it easy.
Tonight’s episode of on the bench is brought to you by the Gravel Flux.
Featuring the Z-mote and a new Junction Box.
I am wondering what replacing the box is gonna be like.
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Inside the belly.
It’s kinda funny.
Without opening it up or looking at old pics I have no idea where the mini receiver is…
I did see this happening up top so need to put a spacer there…
Since I won’t be able to tell the boys not to stand on the box…
I have to say pealing the tape off felt glamorous…
But I am going to say I am almost sure that I will use the gorilla tape band again.
Not chic but sure is effective.
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Ok.
I got some help and got it all set up.
I don’t do many smart things in diy.
But making a gorilla tape handle for the battery is pretty good.
So there is the inside and on the corner there rhe receiver.
So I thought I had to replace the box because it was loose one one side and I assumed I had broken through the bottom…
But no. I actually got lucky. and the little nut had just come loose.
Other side…
So I go look for a slightly longer bolt…
And I have to cut one.
I have to cut bolts to size all the time…
Does everyone else do that…
So no need to replace the box.
Stoked on that.
So the receiver goes in.
And the battery and foam and more tape go in…
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Sometimes I wonder if you’ve built more skates than everyone else on here put together. You come up with something it seems like every single night 
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It’s always something dude.
I am the Sisyphus of esk8…
But yesterday it all came together.
And what is best is that today I actually rode.
I am really happy to be riding a lot.
This morning was really rainy and I thought the day was shot.
But the afternoon cleared up and I got to take the Gravel Flux for school pick up.
Then after work I explored the magical loophole again and took the Gravel Flux to pick up dinner. A good 9 Miles.
Right after that I jumped on the GT to try the new Enduro and it was magical.
Sooooo buttery. Huge improvement.
Later on it had rained but I wanted to ride the GT some more.
After 4 miles my knee hurt so I went home…
Was still wanting to ride so I took the Gravel Flux out.
I was gonna go a few miles around the neighborhood.
But it got out of hand and I ended up doing 15.5 miles.
The board was just riding so good I got pumped.
It was really nice out around 65.
And it is neat riding on wet roads.
Growing up skateboarding wet roads were always a bad thing and meant no fun to be had.
Making the Gravel Flux so I feel comfortable riding in any condition is one of the smarter things I have done in diy.
I love love love the street Flux.
But I would never have taken it out tonight…
But the wet roads were a non issue.
And I had an awesome time.
The Z.mote is working perfectly.
My BN drives are running well and sound good.
With winter coming this board will be getting the most action.
Ended up stacking up 32 miles today.
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So this is kind of odd.
But this is something that was not on my radar…
There are winterized skate shoes.
And I got a couple pairs to try out.
I should have known to do this years ago. But had not put 2 and 2 together…
But the beautiful days and colors now are a sign that cold is coming.
I managed to find a good solution for my hands.
My feet were still an issue even with really thick wool socks. So I have been asking folks and someone asked me about the shoes and got me thinking.
The black and gray ones are actually a winterized version of my usual Accel Mids.
The Etnies were random but on super sale.
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