Hello Readers,

Got a new (to me) bike. I tore the sidewall on my Fuel EX rear tire last week, and it made me realize I really need a spare trail bike. I could just keep spare tires around, but then I would also want to keep spare everything around just in case, and instead I simply bought a new (to me) bike.

It’s a “Motobecane Titanium Sturgis Bullet.”

I took a lot of photos of it today, so this post will be photo heavy — text light. Short version of text: Wanted spare trail bike, preferably a fatbike with front suspension. Researched and found a lightly used titanium fat bike in my size near Milwaukee for a great price. Drove up yesterday to buy it (visiting Swathi on the way). Passed “080085” miles on my way down (if you don’t get it, congrats, you’re more mature than I am). Installed a seat dropper that I had laying around (another reason to buy a bike).

This morning I took it out and joyrode it. This afternoon I spent awhile converting it to tubeless. That cut ~800g or ~1.7lbs from the weight. Took it back out for more joy riding this evening.

Now, photos.