NZPeterG Nomad MK2 named "Tom"

[Danneaux]

Hi Pete!

It is surely a treat to see a Nomad set-up in proper MTB-touring guise. So many are oriented more toward traditional trekking and Adventure touring with rigid forks and such. This one clearly shows its MTB DNA:  Full-sus fork with lockout, the big knobbly tires, Crud Catcher and floating mudguards, and now the test-ride pics!  Those fork-mounted mudguards and the Jones 'bars surely look the business -- ready to join Ewan and Charley on the next Long Way Down; bet you'd give their GS motorbikes a run for the money.

You surely built some nice-looking wheels, and I especially like the black Phil hub up front. Looking at your blog, I see you had considered Tout Terrain's The Plug 2 and PAT for your charging needs. How will you handle that now...perhaps a large buffer battery?

And...some proper NZ patches on the bags. Full-approval all-'round, Pete! It looks Africa-ready this very minute. Will the next tour also be with Tour d'Afrique/TdA), or are you going it solo and self-supported? The last go-'round surely looked fabulous, but there's going to be a better ending this time!  Rooting for you.

Best,

Dan.

[brummie]

A beauty ! ( I keep thinking I want a black one, must have a black one. Then a see the yellow.....)

[Danneaux]

I keep thinking I want a black one...Then a see the yellow...

The um, yellow one has black lettering. You get both. Choice done. 

Best,

Dan.

[NZPeterG]

The um, yellow one has black lettering. You get both. Choice done. 

Best,

Dan.

Ha Ha Dan,
    

[NZPeterG]

Hi Pete!

It is surely a treat to see a Nomad set-up in proper MTB-touring guise. So many are oriented more toward traditional trekking and Adventure touring with rigid forks and such. This one clearly shows its MTB DNA:  Full-sus fork with lockout, the big knobbly tires, Crud Catcher and floating mudguards, and now the test-ride pics!  Those fork-mounted mudguards and the Jones 'bars surely look the business -- ready to join Ewan and Charley on the next Long Way Down; bet you'd give their GS motorbikes a run for the money.

You surely built some nice-looking wheels, and I especially like the black Phil hub up front. Looking at your blog, I see you had considered Tout Terrain's The Plug 2 and PAT for your charging needs. How will you handle that now...perhaps a large buffer battery?

And...some proper NZ patches on the bags. Full-approval all-'round, Pete! It looks Africa-ready this very minute. Will the next tour also be with Tour d'Afrique/TdA), or are you going it solo and self-supported? The last go-'round surely looked fabulous, but there's going to be a better ending this time!  Rooting for you.

Best,

Dan.

Hi Dan Yes I was (and still may)  But I was still sick when I ordered My front Hub having No money coming in (and having spare bearings for a Phil Wood front hub) Made going with a Phil Wood hub the only way to going.

"Long Way Down"? Ha Ha I was a Motorcycle Mech for the last 30 years (on and off)   so I build it a little like a "BMW GS"  

It is Africa ready and just waiting to go   It's the right way to go if I go with Tour d'Afrique again.
I just have to find the money to go

Pete...
 

[NZPeterG]

Today ride..

Pete....
 

[NZPeterG]

And more....

The last Photo is over looking Lake Taupo!

Pete...
 

[Danneaux]

Hi Pete!

My, what gorgeous photos! I especially like the misty ones from the hot springs...reminds me of the ones near Lakeview, OR, where the ground-water boils. And the beautiful ones looking at the hills and back toward town far below...really nice.

More! 

Thanks for sharing these with us, Pete.

Best,

Dan.

[jags]

Pete those pic's are fantastic the perfect bike for that terraine.
so how are you finding the new bike was it all that you expected 

[brummie]

You're just teasing me now with these pics 

[NZPeterG]

You're just teasing me now with these pics 

 
Ha Ha! Loads more to come! and Better cycle tracks to come too.
Just running in my new Rohloff Speedhub........

Pete...

[NZPeterG]

Nomad Name?
I'm thinking of calling my new Nomad "Amref" after the Flying Doctor's that got me to Kenya and saved my life!
A life charging point, in My life?
Idea?

Pete...
 

[Danneaux]

Hi Pete!

I really like your choice of names for a variety of reasons --

= Truly, a life-changing (life saving!) experience.
= Commemorates an adventurous time.
= Makes lemonade from lemons. a wonderful *healthy* adventure this time thanks to the help of others last time.
= That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger (and this is a good reminder).
= Reminds you of your time in Africa...and a nice touchstone for your return, now recovered.

Yes! I think "Amref" sounds great for all those reasons! Besides, it has an exotic tone to it wholly consistent with an adventure bike like the Nomad.  Wonderful choice!

All the best,

Dan.

[NZPeterG]

Hi Pete!

I really like your choice of names for a variety of reasons --

= Truly, a life-changing (life saving!) experience.
= Commemorates an adventurous time.
= Makes lemonade from lemons. a wonderful *healthy* adventure this time thanks to the help of others last time.
= That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger (and this is a good reminder).
= Reminds you of your time in Africa...and a nice touchstone for your return, now recovered.

Yes! I think "Amref" sounds great for all those reasons! Besides, it has an exotic tone to it wholly consistent with an adventure bike like the Nomad.  Wonderful choice!

All the best,

Dan.

Thanks Dan
So Amref it is! after "Amref Flying Doctor's (Kenya)  
I was thinking about LOFT after "Lot's of F _ _ _ ing Trouble"
But your right Thanks Dan.

Pete...
 

[NZPeterG]

Today was Sunny and good for some photo's of Amref
Almost finished the build

Pete.....