Spud's Zong is the ultimate DS buddy bike. 
Amen to that Brother Weld! That bike did EVERYTHING, including a climb on steep technical rocky terrain to 9,000 feet, a 60 MPH blast on a secondary road at night (Brother Spud was attacked by an owl. Really), and the Zong never missed a beat. It was a pleasure to ride, and I was very grateful to be able to use it. :P
The scenery out there is amazing, and as always with Spud's ride reports, makes me want to come visit Idaho.
Dmmcd, you gotta remember the hard truth about Spudland. It's freakin' freezing half of the year! The riding season is short, but sweet. Then it's time to fatten up on berries and salmon like a bear and hibernate until next June. :wink:
If you look at the series of pics you can see me getting more tired and dirty as the fun goes on. Spud's got a carbon fiber butt I think. but I DID earn my Idaho Leatherbutt Award. 8)