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You don't have woodchucks (groundhogs)? Really?! Well I'll be! I thought they'd be all across the US. Whadaya know?!

What can I say? I do the best I can with what I’ve got. Have a great day friend!

⁠Back at ya, Josh. Looking forward to seeing you in a few more weeks!

@@mfosiecki going to be fun!

Thanks a bunch. I’ll bet there’s another out there waiting for you to find it.

It’ll be a hoot!

@@TheAmerz1 I’m fortunate that it just came out without thought.

I put a Axiom rack on the back of my Minnesota, because this bike and Randy and Nova have rubbed off on me, but seeing this reminds me, I need to put my fenders on as well. The rear fender is gona take some ingenuity, and I spaced it off.

“Like riding a waterbed.” Hahahahajhajj!!!!!! You nailed it perfectly!!!

Here I’ve got a planet bike big buck fudged under the axiom rack. Works well.

@@EriebyCycle That's the exact one I got, because of seeing it on your bike. I especially like how the front fender covers so much of the tire, compared to a lot of fat bike fenders. I just need to make it happen and get the rear figured out.

@@johndunbar2393 oh neat! I’m fond of both the rack and the fenders. I’ll see if I can make time to make a short video about how I fudged the fender into the rack. I managed to do it without ruining it. It’s kinda halfassed but it’s not stupid if it works!

Thanks so kindly! I hope and trust you are well… as well!

Another posted about a fit bike being like riding a water bed… he’s not wrong. Your buddies bike sounds like a good time… so long as you’re not trying to get anywhere in a hurry. Thanks friend. I hope to be back again soon.

@EriebyCycle lmao! A water bed 🤣 that's hilarious! If pillows were tires. Lol!

@@billywood9717 lol… have a good week homie!

@EriebyCycle hey, you too, my friend! I'm sure it's been hard to balance everything in life with school and new challenges, but hopefully, you get time to ride more!

I have two 90’s hybrids that I’d classify as unconventional gravel bikes. Both of which I’ve unintentionally managed to avoid making videos about .

Thanks a bunch. Still my best riding bike.

I’m not Don, but I can’t imagine it’s worth much here where I live.

Cool!

You are most welcome. Glad you found it useful.

Thanks friend. I typed out a reply but it disappeared when I clicked the reply button. I know this world has more for me. I don't exactly know what it is but I think this college nonsense has something to do with getting to the next step. I don't mind clambering around on industrial junk... I just don't want to do it in the same capacity forever.

Thanks friend. Please keep in mind that while the tuition is free… there are still fees that equal about $75 per 3 credit class (super cheap.) I’m pretty new to this but I’m under the impression that tuition is free until whatever government funding runs out. I’d just call and ask, they are pretty nice, easy going people there. Best of luck to your husband, and you too.

Private property. No fishing.

Thanks a bunch! Greatly appreciated.

Thank you friend!!! I hope and trust all is well with you.

The tuition is free. The fees wind up being $75 a class. So it’s not 100% free education… just free tuition - but an awful lot less expensive than the other three colleges in town. A parking pass was about $250 when I went to PSU Behrend 20 years ago.

Hey friend… thanks a bunch!

Thanks a bunch homie. Maybe next weekend I’ll have another video… if everything goes right.

@EriebyCycle sounds good man. I've been pondering the idea of starting my own content creation. Theres a serious lack of the "average joe, upgrading a budget bike and commuting through town" content. I can't seem to find any American people doing it. I might have to give it a try! Anyway, Im happy to see things going well for you an the family. Good video an good update!

Thanks a bunch. I picked up a pair of blue light glasses a while back. I didn’t like them for some reason. I’ll have to give them another try.

Thank you so very much. I don’t know… can I have a business where I do everything all at once? Too many interests floating around in my head.

Thank you so much. Maybe you could take a single class and see if it works for you.

@EriebyCycle as you said, mate, I know how to learn 😉 definitely will look into it mate 👍 👌

That place is full of everything.

That sounds exactly like my thoughts about business.

Thanks a bunch. Much appreciated.

Thanks! I thought it up Myself!

I feel like that’s fair. I’ve found that a set of salmon colored Kool Stop pads and rim brakes work good enough for me.

Thanks! I did not know that.

Right on!

Really? I did not know that. The more I think of it, the more I realize there has been a trend among young people to wear “slides” with socks… but I’m not young people.

Hahajajaja!!!!! I had family in the Burgh all my life and they all had one!

I knew shimano made spd sandals… but didn’t know Keen did. Thanks for coming by. All the best from Lake Erie.

Thank you so much. In those temps it would seem mandatory to do everything in sandals. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find way more than I had expected ride in sandals. Best of luck with your quest for the spd version, and all the best from Lake Erie.

I don’t really have much information at all having bought it second hand. I couldn’t find anything online either.

I don’t think there’s any escaping that train.

Yes! When I got back into bicycles I cared about spds... now I care about wool socks (I'm a Darn Tough Vermont convert) and sandals as well.

You do know that Shimano made SPD sandals?

@@dotadojardiner8893 I do. I haven’t seen much availability though. But I’ll admit to not looking very hard.

@@EriebyCycle That doesn't surprise me regarding availability, they do seem to be the unicorn of the shoe world. My question was more rhetorical than anything else.

Wool socks is a staple! I I started using the Darn Tough Socks last year and I swear by them. Expensive but worth the money.

I’m amazed at how many are biking in crocs. I’d have never guessed.

I’m going to have to look up barefoot endurance running sandals. I know what a Surly is though.😀

I think I have the right pedals on my English 3 speed. Maybe I’ll try it this summer.

@@EriebyCycle Deity Deftrap pedals with the pins removed are soft and support my 10 1/2 feet pretty well for 95% of the Erie Canal trail on puffy 2.25” tires.

Thanks so very much! That makes my day!!!

I have to admit that I'm amazed by the amount of folks that have mentioned crocs so far. Clearly I'm missing out!

I saw a photo of spd crocs somewhere on the interwebz... but I figured it was a one off someone made - had no idea crocs actually made/tested them.

Yeah!!! They drain much better than a pair of soggy sneakers!!!

Hahahahaha!!! You two are too much my friend!

@EriebyCycle Just enjoying life, mate, and taking it easy. I have skin like steel being married to bike shed girl 🤣

@@BikeShedBoy hey pal… happy Friday!!! I’ve got to go get ready for work. I hope you and your family have a great weekend!

@EriebyCycle and you mate. Have a great day at work. Today, I am building the orange currently just doing an invis protector fitting. Video tomorrow or Sunday. Take care pal 👍

Cool. I haven't messed with any ebike stuff yet. Some day.

I'm not sure I understand, but it seems as though you are insulting me. How clever.

@@EriebyCycle I wasn't insulting you. People that ride in sandals generally also ride a bike in the above fashion. Argo, if you want to ride in sandals that's what you need to aim for. This is generally known as "a joke".

@@donpalmera I was unable to tell you were joking. Apologies.