Biking

From eBikes to Collapisble Mountain Bikes

Exploring on two wheels

Explore the wilderness on two wheels with us and our electric collapsible mountain bikes—the latest addition to our truck camper setup. Check out the trail and equipment reviews along with classic Roam Lab tweaks to better complement our nomadic lifestyle.

Man with a blue backpack riding a bike down a paved road with snow on each side in Foresthill OHV Trail System.
Foresthill OHV Trail
Man on a mountain bike peddling on red dirt single track in a forest.
Drag Line
Woman strapping a bicycle to a raft
Bike Rafting
Man preparing bicycles in front of a 1970 Avion C11 truck camper.

Another Road Trip Tool

Once we have gone through all the trouble of claiming a campsite, I’m not eager to drive away without good reason. It’s not as if we have a trailer to leave behind to claim the site. While we could remove our truck camper, taking it off and on is tedious. We rarely remove it unless we have a large renovation project that will make it not road-worthy for an extended period of time.

So, that’s where our bicycles come into play. We can make runs into town if we are close to civilization (Lone Pine is only four miles from the most common campsites in the Alabama Hills.) We can explore trails before driving them. And we can access sites that might be inaccessible to a large vehicle.

More Notes on Biking

Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail

Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail

March 8, 2022
There’s no shortage of activities to enjoy along the shores of Lake Mead. The expansive reservoir is flanked by mountains for hiking, surrounded by beaches for exploring, and filled with water for boating. But we feel like biking. And after a visit to the Lake Mead Recreation Area’s Visitor Center, we have a recommendation: the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail.
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How to Replace a Paselec PX1 eBike Rear Hub Motor

How to Replace a Paselec PX1 eBike Rear Hub Motor

January 13, 2022
One of our favorite purchases in the last few years has been our ebikes. We take them across the country, riding along mountain roads and sandy beaches. To make room for them, we removed the rear seat of our truck cab and created a dedicated location to store them while traveling. They are more than just a form of recreation, they are a tool for scoping out rough trails and making quick trips. So, when we start experiencing trouble with the motor on one of our bikes, we are ready and willing to do the work to keep our bikes in tip-top shape. We are able to order a replacement motor from the manufacturer but installing it will be up to us. Fortunately, it is not nearly as difficult as we anticipate.
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