Hermes

I live in Auburn and ride in Sac sometimes. Been riding for a while but haven’t been on the forum recently. Would like to cruise!

You totally get it. Yes, quite a contrast to my Star Wars Imperial-inspired, totally sleek MSX. At the "vintage" speeds of the V2, I might start having conversations with people again instead of flying by...

Thank you, that's what I was going for. This would have been my dream job as a young man: cruising the woods and maintaining trails!

I recently rebuilt and customized my beloved first wheel: the Msuper V2. Just need to find some sort of trolley so I can use it for around town...

No, this tire is a bit more aggressive than above. It is the CST "Surge", available from many places. Went up to the snow with the kids, today. Tire was great in powder, still treacherous in the slush. I rode some gravel roads that had a lot of wash-out and slippery spots and the tire did well. Really surprised how well it subdues wet/muddy grass. Handling is getting better for me: the key is being aggressive in the turns. Definitely makes the MSX feel more agile.

So I found a 60/60 14" dirt bike tire to fit the MSX. I was looking for something more dual-sport but I settled on this one made by CST (easy to find, available from multiple sellers). I have seen on this forum and on the facebook group that someone had fitted a 2.75" tire but had to trim it. I was reluctant to do this since I was not sure if I could do this evenly enough to not effect handling. When fitted with this tire, the MSX is a true 18" wheel since the sidewalls are shorter. The tire is a bit narrower, of course, but is well accommodated in the shell. The tire is very stiff. I've had it on for a few, limited sessions. With the tire pumped to its max 30 PSI it felt way too squirrelly. I lowered it to 20 PSI and it felt much better, though still very different. Part of this can be attributed to the narrower width but most is probably due to the tire geometry. The tread wraps more aggressively and remains deep as it rounds to the sidewall. Theoretically this should provide superior cornering grip. Riding it some very muddy grass it proved to be vastly more sure-footed than the stock tire. On pavement, though, it has been an adjustment as the feel is totally different. Low-speed turning is almost no existent at this point and turning generally is difficult. With more time I found that turning was easier when under acceleration. More broadly it makes the MSX more active and, in a way, more nimble. Shock - absorption is great. Definitely a drag on speed. Certainly brings back early learning days... Going to give it some time before I make a decision. Only have one wheel so this tire has to serve on and off-road. Going to take it out on the MTB trails after it rains... IMG_6768.HEIC

Marty, you really are somethin’ else! I hope we go “sailing” together someday...

When I first started out, I was riding a Gotway V2. At that time I heard a lot of comments. Now with the MSX, all I hear is “Whoa...!” as I blaze into the distance

Hell, yeah! We’ll have to meet up

Reaching out to anyone wanting to ride in the Sacramento/Folsom/Auburn area. Lots of civilized trails in Sac and scenic Folsom. I live in Auburn and really enjoy the MTB trails up here in the foothills.

When you crouch there is a tendency to grip the wheel more with your calves at first. This is okay (though ultimately unnecessary) but one result initially is that you will bring you knees closer to the centerline. I’ve found that if you keep your knees over your feet (shins vertical), it reduces wobble tendencies while crouching considerably. As others have said, too, it is largely a matter of staying relaxed. Chooch’s riding style of loosely hovering over the wheel is certainly one to emulate for fast riding, particularly on trails.