Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS
I had a good conversation with Arthur at Suspensionwerx on Thursday [Friday?]. We talked about what they could do for my rear shock, a Fox RP23 with the HV can and the medium compression / low rebound tune. Basically, they're going to add in a Boost Valve and tweak the ProPedal a bit. This should firm up the mid-stroke a fair bit and stop it from wallowing. It will not be coil-ish on the descents, but it should be a hell of a lot better overall. If it still sucks, then I'll chuck it and get a CCDB, RC4 or something along those lines.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Bike Profile - 2009 Titus El Guapo
I haven't been very kind to this bike. It's been rode hard, put away wet and tossed off a cliff in a fit of depression/frustration. It deserves better.
In late 2008, Titus released the revamped EG to enthusiastic response from Titus fans and just about everybody else. It was designed to hit the 6" sweet spot, what marketing teams were calling "All Mountain". Described as climbing well and descending even better, it looked like the ideal frame to make up for my lack of riding skill.
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| The snow was a little deeper than I thought... |
I haven't been very kind to this bike. It's been rode hard, put away wet and tossed off a cliff in a fit of depression/frustration. It deserves better.
In late 2008, Titus released the revamped EG to enthusiastic response from Titus fans and just about everybody else. It was designed to hit the 6" sweet spot, what marketing teams were calling "All Mountain". Described as climbing well and descending even better, it looked like the ideal frame to make up for my lack of riding skill.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Keeping it Positive
Things have kinda sucked lately, and driver aggression against cyclists seems to be rising in Calgary. It could also be my imagination. The driver aggression part, not the things kinda sucking lately part. I went for a ride around Glenmore Reservoir after work. All the people I encountered were pleasant and friendly. It made me feel good to be in contact with these people. I stopped at Safeway on the way back, and made chili when I got home. Chili is good.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Making it look easy...
FROM STEEL: The Making of a Soulcraft from michael evans on Vimeo.
I've always been fascinated by frame building. When I was in high school, I had a grand plan to weld up a Columbus SLX frame of my own design. I got as far as convincing my school to pay for the tubeset [it's in a box in my basement], but when I found out just how much work it was to actually make the frame, I lost interest. I'm not a detail-oriented guy, and frame-building is detail-oriented work. I have tremendous respect for those who have the wherewithal to build a bicycle frame from scratch. It's a wonderful blend of biomechanics, engineering and art. Indeed, I have frame-builder envy.
FROM STEEL: The Making of a Soulcraft from michael evans on Vimeo.
I've always been fascinated by frame building. When I was in high school, I had a grand plan to weld up a Columbus SLX frame of my own design. I got as far as convincing my school to pay for the tubeset [it's in a box in my basement], but when I found out just how much work it was to actually make the frame, I lost interest. I'm not a detail-oriented guy, and frame-building is detail-oriented work. I have tremendous respect for those who have the wherewithal to build a bicycle frame from scratch. It's a wonderful blend of biomechanics, engineering and art. Indeed, I have frame-builder envy.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Bike Profile - Wabi Lightning
I can't recall why I ever thought a SS/FG road bike would be a good idea. I ride in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, where 10,000'+ peaks jut out of the prairie. Headwinds and hills - that's all I ride. Having gears on your bike makes a lot of sense here. There have been many rides where the fight against the wind is constant, but "as soon as I turn around, I'll have a sweet tailwind back". Of course, just as I turn, the wind changes direction, and I push into it all the way home. That's probably why so many of us abandon our skinny tires in June when the mountain bike trails dry out. Trading headwinds for bears doesn't sound too bad after 3-4 months of battling the air [the hills are always there].
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| A very bad photo of a very good bike |
I can't recall why I ever thought a SS/FG road bike would be a good idea. I ride in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, where 10,000'+ peaks jut out of the prairie. Headwinds and hills - that's all I ride. Having gears on your bike makes a lot of sense here. There have been many rides where the fight against the wind is constant, but "as soon as I turn around, I'll have a sweet tailwind back". Of course, just as I turn, the wind changes direction, and I push into it all the way home. That's probably why so many of us abandon our skinny tires in June when the mountain bike trails dry out. Trading headwinds for bears doesn't sound too bad after 3-4 months of battling the air [the hills are always there].
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
This is a well-edited video I came across on *gasp* Pinkbike...
2Ride (Short Film) - Full Version from Forev'Art on Vimeo.
Looks like a great place to ride.
2Ride (Short Film) - Full Version from Forev'Art on Vimeo.
Looks like a great place to ride.
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