Equipment Archive
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Scott Spark 29 Custom Review
Posted on April 6, 2013 | No CommentsPurchased in August 2012, I’ve put about 1,300 miles on the Spark feel it’s time for a review. It’s been raced and ridden everywhere from Marathon Nationals on the buff trails of Bend, OR to the rough rocks of the Whole Enchilada in Moab, UT.... -
Ridley X-Ride Disc
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 8 CommentsJust finished building and test riding my latest bike project, the new Disc Specific Ridley X-Ride. I love project bikes, they give me an opportunity to test out components, gearing, and any other “What if” scenarios that have been accumulating in my nugget throughout the... -
Biker’s Edge Fit
Posted on May 25, 2012 | No CommentsFor 2012 the new Cannondale SuperSix EVO frameset was made available and it was too much to resist. The geometry of this new frame is closer to tradition with an almost perfectly horizontal top tube. A far cry from my last 2 race machines, both... -
Cannondale Scalpel 650-6er
Posted on March 29, 2012 | 8 CommentsFirst things first, confessions……in the past I “may” have been guilty of doubting and perhaps even calling 29ers and/or the “big wheels are better” trend, exactly that, a trend or a fad to soon die. However, I have been warming up to the idea over... -
True Grit Epic and Flash 29er Carbon Review
Posted on March 19, 2012 | No CommentsBeing the first race of the season and only my second mountain bike race ever, I had no expectations. I told myself I had nothing to prove but everything to gain, I was expecting to do my best though. Like most of us living in... -
Giant Anthem 29er Review
Posted on September 22, 2011 | 4 Comments“Hey Alex, how do you like that bike?” ……..boy, I’ve heard that a lot since I purchased this bike, especially with the eclectic mix of component choices. This bicycle comes with a plethora of highlights, but is equipped with four dominant features: Giant’s Maestro suspension... -
Light and Motion Vis360 Light System
Posted on July 26, 2011 | 1 CommentIn the early spring, some of the Rooster’s group rides ran late enough that some darkness was experienced towards the end of the club ride. Remembering that Sarah Kaufmann had some Light & Motion demo lights, I was excited to see if I could try... -
Cannondale CADD 10 – 4 Review
Posted on June 17, 2011 | No CommentsAfter being without a road bike for about a year and half, I was getting the itch to ride the road again and get some races in. I was looking for a bike that was under $2,000, under 18 lb, and had a stiff/responsive frame.... -
2011 Giant XTc 29er HT Review
Posted on May 20, 2011 | 2 CommentsFrame: 2011 Giant XTc (Large) Complete Weight: 20.9 lbs (includes egg beater 2 TI pedals, and King TI cage) Fork: Lefty Ultra 120 Carbon – Modified by Project 321 with a 29er cartridge to 100mm and 500mm Axle to Crown. Also using the Project 321... -
Giant TCR Advanced SL Ride Review
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsNow that I have had a chance to put the bike through a few rides and races, I thought it was about time to extol its virtues and expose any negatives. In the past I have been happy with my racing bikes from Trek, Scott and Specialized....
