Old bike, old roads - this is what Converts were made for

[nick949]

Some may call it  Slow TV (including me), but it was a heckofafun ride.

Nick

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/9A1cGDocs1M

[80CX100]

Wow Nick; That is a full day of riding 

     I don't know how you manage the route, the bike, the mic, the camera, and still are able to convey that laid back, relaxed vibe.

     You capture and convey the mood very nicely

     I wasn't really familiar with the Frontenac Rd history, but I know there's lots of evidence of some very tough living back in those hills.

     I don't know the roads south of 7, but the rest of them I know well, beautiful riding in that area.

     Where you worked your way through Pakenham, is very close to me, keep it in mind if you are ever looking for a place to stop or need a hand, or just drop by at the dew drop inn.

     I'm sure you've already been there, but the lookout at the marble quarry in Tatlock is one of my favorite places, something about the immensity of human workings on display.

     I can see the tractable nature of your Convert doing well on some of that dirt, with less engine braking and the linked brakes, how do you find it on downhill gravel sections?

     I ran into that dirt section of the Matawachan Rd north of Vennacher last year on the CalVin, I kept it low key and really took my time; I was glad to get through it in one piece, I love the linked brakes, but on downhill gravel, I really like to be able to drag a rear brake and not have to worry about the front catching.

     Well done, tks for sharing

     Kelly

     

[nick949]

Wow Nick; That is a full day of riding 

     I don't know how you manage the route, the bike, the mic, the camera, and still are able to convey that laid back, relaxed vibe.
     You capture and convey the mood very nicely
     I wasn't really familiar with the Frontenac Rd history, but I know there's lots of evidence of some very tough living back in those hills.
     I don't know the roads south of 7, but the rest of them I know well, beautiful riding in that area.
     Where you worked your way through Pakenham, is very close to me, keep it in mind if you are ever looking for a place to stop or need a hand, or just drop by at the dew drop inn.
     I'm sure you've already been there, but the lookout at the marble quarry in Tatlock is one of my favorite places, something about the immensity of human workings on display.
     I can see the tractable nature of your Convert doing well on some of that dirt, with less engine braking and the linked brakes, how do you find it on downhill gravel sections?
     I ran into that dirt section of the Matawachan Rd north of Vennacher last year on the CalVin, I kept it low key and really took my time; I was glad to get through it in one piece, I love the linked brakes, but on downhill gravel, I really like to be able to drag a rear brake and not have to worry about the front catching.
     Well done, tks for sharing
     Kelly
 

Thanks for the offer Kelly - I'm sure we'll meet up one of these days.  I actually did the archaeological survey for the new Tatlock Road when they built the section looping around the deposit they wanted to access.   I haven't visited the lookout since they made the changes. I probably should. The survey was really an excuse to thrash through tangled bush and swamp as there was almost zero archaeological potential, even though the company required the work for their permit. The 'new' road has blended in very well.

I thought the Convert would be a handful on loose downhill gravel too, but I haven't found that to be the case.  The front brake shows no signs of wanting to wash out, but one side of the front disk is still a bit rusty...........hmm m, perhaps I'm not getting the full braking power 

As for the distance, I was on the road at 6am and back in the house at 5pm, so a decent day but I wanted to have plenty of time for the gravel section with no need to rush.  A good day - and by the time I got home the Convert had stopped drooling ATF.  Bonus 

Nick

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[RHAT]

I watched your video as it popped up in my you tube feed. Awesome riding up there.  I always enjoy your videos.  Thanks,  Richard

[Bulldog9]

Amazing, thanks for sharing. You make it look effortless. Riding on so much gravel and off pavement, mind I ask what tires you are running?

[nick949]

Amazing, thanks for sharing. You make it look effortless. Riding on so much gravel and off pavement, mind I ask what tires you are running?

Hi Bulldog9,
      Thanks for the kind comments.    I typically use the cheapest tires I can find (I go through a lot of them). Those on the Convert and the Eldorado are Duro HF308 4x18.........but honestly, I've tried all kinds including knobblies, and don't find that they make any difference.

The camera always makes travel look faster than it actually is.  I'm usually hovering in the 30-40mph range (except on good hard-pack when my speed may creep up), except on the corners, when my speed may slow to a crawl.  I'm more interested in getting where I'm going, than getting there quickly.

Nick

[SED]

Great video Nick - thank you!  Beautiful (and remote) country.

[bodine99]

That was nice thanks! Always nice to just plod along and smell the flowers

[Lannis]

I always appreciate these travelogues, seeing the riding world through someone else's eyes.

I have a regular camera and a Go-Pro, but I'm usually concentrating so much on the ride, the views, the road, and the destination that I just don't stop and take pictures.   I should fix that ...

Lannis

[nick949]

I always appreciate these travelogues, seeing the riding world through someone else's eyes.

I have a regular camera and a Go-Pro, but I'm usually concentrating so much on the ride, the views, the road, and the destination that I just don't stop and take pictures.   I should fix that ...

Lannis

I have the GoPro setup so on is a single click and it immediately starts recording.  Stopping to take pictures of views I like and things that interest me gives a bit of a purpose to the ride (for me).  It makes for some long days sometimes, but I've usually got plenty of time.

Nick

[JayDee24ca]

Berry picking today with the Convert.