Great thanks! I ride about 50% sand and dunes. The rest are mountain trails mixed with hard pack soils, rocks, gravels, roots, loose stuff and the like. I don't race. Thanks again.
This is some great advise especially with such a drastic difference between the two riding terrains you do.Have you considered getting a second rear wheel, have one with a sand and the other a hard tire?
I've thought about it but not seriously. I think you are entirely correct, though, on me getting a second wheel and tire. My terrain is too diverse for any one tire. (Unless you know different?) I wish I had serious money, I'd buy another bike--1 set up for each type. Hahahahaha. Oh what we go through for a good days ride!!!!!!!! Is it worth it? You bet!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all.
I live in a great, high desert location with all kinds of various terrain in SE Idaho. I live 35 miles from sands located to the west. My home is in a valley with mountains to the east and west. I literally could get on my bike and ride to the hills and trails if I wasn't afraid of getting a ticket by city cops.
Dam James, you are on a roll with good advise today. I think he said something about $$ but if I lived where he does I would get a plated bike. Ooops, I have one.Get a plated bike and you'll be good to go!
I can not watch vids on my work computer, too fricken slow for some reason but I will look when I get home. However, just from the sound of where you live, I know I would like it.Here's a youtube skit of the place I love to ride. Its not me in the vid, but you'll get the idea of the sandy terrain and why I love it where I live.
http://youtu.be/us1ceeHAxE8