tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post2660008085236175413..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Another beautiful day on JumboJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-56282805978854860912008-10-07T22:12:00.000-06:002008-10-07T22:12:00.000-06:00oh, i've got NO idea what studded tires even look ...oh, i've got NO idea what studded tires even look like, but GUESS WHAT?! today i saw a pugsley bike in Managua, Nicaragua, of all places. some skinny kid was just pedaling down the street in the rain on this super funny-looking bike with enormous fat tires. i was staring vacantly out the bus window when I saw him, and nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement. i don't know what he uses it for down here, but i still thought it was pretty cool.Cheastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150907215217140902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-227438602615313402008-10-07T20:22:00.000-06:002008-10-07T20:22:00.000-06:00Next time you take a picture of yourself on a peak...Next time you take a picture of yourself on a peak, you should do a crazy face! Like psycho happy crazy! Maybe you'll get the chance down in the Grand Canyon.<BR/><BR/>I'm excited to see you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971829321577186599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45503594411588624642008-10-07T16:27:00.000-06:002008-10-07T16:27:00.000-06:00I liked your pic of the ptarmigans. My wife and I ...I liked your pic of the ptarmigans. My wife and I were up above Black Lake here in the park on Sunday and watched a group that were showing much more white than those in your photo. There is more snow here.....<BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71605493048908620542008-10-07T14:06:00.000-06:002008-10-07T14:06:00.000-06:00I switched from Nokian to Schwalbe (29/700C tyres ...I switched from Nokian to Schwalbe (29/700C tyres ate at https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=18615538&postID=2660008085236175413&isPopup=true) and have not regretted it. I commute on my bike (I live car-free), and who wants to ride wobblies on the road?<BR/><BR/>If you prefer to buy direct, Schwalbe ships from Vancouver, BC.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Felix.Felix Kaszahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632822169351276667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3240905199749622502008-10-07T11:19:00.000-06:002008-10-07T11:19:00.000-06:00There is no shame in bagging a couple peaks and ta...There is no shame in bagging a couple peaks and taking pictures of yourself from the top!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584354669062073865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78581634007824090482008-10-07T10:50:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:50:00.000-06:00Hey Jill, Like others have said, the Nokian Extrem...Hey Jill, <BR/><BR/>Like others have said, the Nokian Extreme 294 is the only real 29er mountain bike tire with studs. The others are all narrower cross tires. <BR/><BR/>294s were sometimes hard to find last year but I would expect they are in good supply this year. <BR/><BR/>Option B is to spend an evening or two driving sheet metal screws into a set of tires. That is my setup for ice racing, but I would not recommended it for road riding.1234567890https://www.blogger.com/profile/07066624997554342571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31656758654814918482008-10-07T10:45:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:45:00.000-06:00Check out Peter White's site for info on studded t...Check out Peter White's site for info on studded tires. He writes (at length) about studded tires and has detailed pictures. He's a big fan of Nokian too. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.aspstevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-25742202491569034422008-10-07T10:04:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:04:00.000-06:00Hi Jill,This is Stephanie from Olympus. So many o...Hi Jill,<BR/><BR/>This is Stephanie from Olympus. So many of here love to read your blog. Your camera is under a year old and is still under a warranty. Please send it back to me so we can get it repaired for you and that you can keep on sharing your great photos!<BR/><BR/>stephanie.merkel@olympus.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32716384003078880852008-10-07T07:50:00.000-06:002008-10-07T07:50:00.000-06:00Jill- shoot me a message about what is going on wi...Jill- shoot me a message about what is going on with your camera. daniel.killingsworth@olympus.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778696146529472092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53833574574899508612008-10-07T07:21:00.000-06:002008-10-07T07:21:00.000-06:00Pretty sure there is only one true (not cross widt...Pretty sure there is only one true (not cross width) 29" studded tire.<BR/><BR/>Should make the choice easy.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999964390339378339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67175073796267589482008-10-07T07:19:00.000-06:002008-10-07T07:19:00.000-06:00Don't buy any studded tire that isn't a Nokian. E...Don't buy any studded tire that isn't a Nokian. Extreme 294 is a pretty kick-ass tire... I used the Hakkapelita 700x40c last year on my karate monkey through most of our ice season (Twin Cities, Minnesota) and it worked well. For commuting, I always think thin to win in terms of getting through snow, but if you're riding on lakes, you'll want some width I'd imagine. The only downside to the big Nokian's (besides the hefty price tag) is their weight. Noticeably heavy. But, what ever you do, stick with Nokian. Kenda, Innova, Continental don't even come close. Side note, Conti's are made by Nokian, but they don't come with all of the studs in place so you have to find more to put in. And I don't think they are carbide tipped.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499749322705529596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5592313182531527972008-10-07T03:53:00.000-06:002008-10-07T03:53:00.000-06:00Once again, Jill, thanks for the wonderful photos ...Once again, Jill, thanks for the wonderful photos and for sharing. <BR/><BR/>As for tires, the Nokian Extreme 294 would be my choice. Aggressive, but they say it can be used for commuting. They come in both 26" and 29". I plan on getting a set for my 26" ss. Not sure about the 29er at this point.Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9642785442220522082008-10-07T00:03:00.000-06:002008-10-07T00:03:00.000-06:00That's a "city" ?.One good landslide would wipe th...That's a "city" ?.<BR/><BR/>One good landslide would wipe the whole place out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30440774715937552042008-10-06T23:56:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:56:00.000-06:00AARGH - Ben just left a set of snow tires (studded...AARGH - Ben just left a set of snow tires (studded) with Tony. But...they're 26" not 29", so not that big a loss. His were Kenda snow tires (these, I think http://www.phattire.com/keklstmobiti.html) but I expect you might want something a little more substantial for frozen lake riding? Ben used his for short commutes along the side of the Alaska Highway to work.Jennoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200703483030319387noreply@blogger.com