Mountain Biking
I love riding my mountain bike. I started riding (again) in May of 2007 and have been addicted ever since. Mostly, I ride with my cousin Ryan. We’ve been close for as long as I can remember and good times are never in short supply when we’re together. Because I had a base riding knowledge from riding BMX back in the day, I’ve picked things up fairly quick. Without a doubt, riding is a GREAT outlet for me.
For winter 2008/2009, I converted my bike to a single speed using a chain tensioner. I plan on running single speed throughout the 2009 season to take my conditioning level up a few notches. I’ll run the drivetrain between the gear ranges of 32/23 and 32/25.
My Mountain Bike Setup
- 2009 Niner EMD 9 (Pedal Damn It!)
- 2008 Fox F29 Fork (100mm travel)
- Thomson Stem (100mm, 10° rise) and Seatpost (0° setback)
- Chris King NoThreadSet (black) and Salsa Seat Collar (black)
- Easton EA50 Hi-Rise Handlebar and Cannondale Grind Grips(black)
- SRAM PG-991 Chain
- 2008 Shimano XT Cranks and 2007 Crank Brothers Mallet Pedals (white)
- FSA Polycarbonate Bash Ring (clear)
- Avid Juicy Seven Brakes w/ 185mm G2 rotor up front and 160mm G2 rotor out back
- WTB Rocket V Race Saddle (black and silver)
- WTB Free Ride Dual Duty 29″ Hoops paired to Hadley SDH TA Hubs laced up with Wheelsmith spokes (black) and alloy nipples (red)
- Kenda Nevegal 2.2″ tires
- Rennen Spacer Kit and Rollenlager Chain Tensioner
Commuting
I started commuting to work by bike in May of 2008. I ride single speed in order to keep things as mechanically simple as possible. I ride about 16 miles per day, round trip, descending about 471 vertical feet on the way to work, only to turn around and climb it on the way home.
My Commuter Setup
- 2008 Redline 925
- Crank Brothers Mallet Pedals (black)
- CatEye Enduro 8 Cyclometer
- Blackburn Mars LED Taillight and Headlight
- Continental Ultra Gatorskin Tires (700×28c) with Flat Attack Tubes
- Planet Bike Fenders
- Axiom Journey Rear Rack
- Novara Expanding Wedge Saddle Bag
