Hello from Northern Arizona

[Dirt_Shakers]

Hello everyone from Northern Arizona,

I’m an avid prospector and primarily use metal detectors. I live in gold country with plenty of trails on BLM land, so having a capable bike to get around while detecting is a big priority.

Right now I have a couple of budget hub-drive bikes that I use as daily commuters, but I’m in the process of building a mid-drive full-suspension eMTB for use out on the claims.

I already have a complete 68–73mm BBS02B kit, and I’m currently trying to decide on a solid frame to build around it.

My main focus isn’t top speed, but rather reliability and the ability to handle rough terrain comfortably. I’ll be doing a lot of reading and checking out different builds to narrow down what will work best for my needs.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

 

[Powerslider]

Hello everyone from Northern Arizona,

I’m an avid prospector and primarily use metal detectors. I live in gold country with plenty of trails on BLM land, so having a capable bike to get around while detecting is a big priority.

Right now I have a couple of budget hub-drive bikes that I use as daily commuters, but I’m in the process of building a mid-drive full-suspension eMTB for use out on the claims.

I already have a complete 68–73mm BBS02B kit, and I’m currently trying to decide on a solid frame to build around it.

My main focus isn’t top speed, but rather reliability and the ability to handle rough terrain comfortably. I’ll be doing a lot of reading and checking out different builds to narrow down what will work best for my needs.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

Welcome from down here in Scottsdale.

 

[Gila Man]

Hello everyone from Northern Arizona,

I’m an avid prospector and primarily use metal detectors. I live in gold country with plenty of trails on BLM land, so having a capable bike to get around while detecting is a big priority.

Right now I have a couple of budget hub-drive bikes that I use as daily commuters, but I’m in the process of building a mid-drive full-suspension eMTB for use out on the claims.

I already have a complete 68–73mm BBS02B kit, and I’m currently trying to decide on a solid frame to build around it.

My main focus isn’t top speed, but rather reliability and the ability to handle rough terrain comfortably. I’ll be doing a lot of reading and checking out different builds to narrow down what will work best for my needs.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

Welcome from Surprise!

 

[Pizzman]

I lived in Avondale for 3 years. Lots of moto all over (Prescott, Payson, Boulders rec area, Flagstaff, ACP) I loved desert sunsets at the top of a mountain, then riding back down at dusk. The desert changes color at dusk.


Following to see what you build.

 

[Dirt_Shakers]

I lived in Avondale for 3 years. Lots of moto all over (Prescott, Payson, Boulders rec area, Flagstaff, ACP) I loved desert sunsets at the top of a mountain, then riding back down at dusk. The desert changes color at dusk.


Following to see what you build.

Oh most definitely. I spent about a year doing the vanlife thing in a few of those areas. Prescott is probably one of my favorite spots—great trails and good gold. Honestly, I was mainly there for the gold haha.

I do have a 2010 Trek Fuel EX 8, but the bottom bracket isn’t compatible with my mid-drive but my commuter bike does have a compatible BB, but the battery on it kind of sucks. So I’m thinking I might run the Bafang on that for now until I decide on the full-suspension frame I want to use, I'm currently leaning towards a Kona or Ellsworth frame, they seem to have a few with large front triangle for a battery

 

[Paulquattro]

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