The monsoon season arrived in VT as soon as I got the new bike built, precluding any photo shoots and test riding. Suffice to say she went together with only a couple of extra trips to the LBS.
Things I forgot that sent me to the LBS:
1. Star nut for the new fork….I always forget that! $4 each…damn. I bought 2 because I usually ruin one during each install.
2. I wisely threw away the old chain when I broke V-10 last year. Of course, I forgot I’d done that.
Not bad for a build to have it all go together and only forget two things.
I did get in one 15 minute shred with pockets filled with tools. The new frame is sturdier and tracks better than the V-10. And she rides great.
We’ve taken in 2.5 inches of rain in the last 36 hours and the National Weather Service is predicting 2 more in the next 24. I’m not one to worry much about a dirty bike, even a new one, but for posterity I need at least one photo shoot before I get her dirty. It looks like it could be another day or two before the weather abates enough to permit some photos.
Took out the old geared Kona MTB for a mud-session with a friend. Nice and easy. Wet, muddy and really fun. As long as I can stay warm, I don’t mind riding in a deluge. Unlike OR, in VT it rains and the temperature doesn’t drop to 33 degrees F.
cant wait to see some pics!