By Mark | 5/14/08 | 6:22 AM
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After procrastinating for weeks I finally got my new InForm RL saddle installed on the Ferrous. Instantly comfortable! I’ve been riding the ultralight Race X Lite Pro for a season or so and by appearances I didn’t think the difference between the two would be so extreme. Bontrager did there homework on this one and hit a home run. All the models are available in 3 different widths and the sizing tool is super easy to use. There’s a good assortment of riders using them in the area and they all love them. If the research and technology isn’t enough to convince you then maybe the 90 day unconditional comfort gaurantee will be. Buy it, ride it, love it. Your butt will thank you.
By Mark | 5/09/08 | 7:19 AM
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Another fresh Ferrous is taking on the singletrack. The Waterloo paint shop did another fine job with the factory re-paint. Who’s the lucky girl? Charlie, shop manager at the Trek Store in Omaha. For all you folks who don’t think 29ers are for the vertically challenged, well, Charlie’s about 5′2″ on a good day and she rocks it. Sweet ride. Check out the ghost/stealth downtube graphic.
By Sam | 5/06/08 | 3:48 PM
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For anyone who hasn’t already tried out the new line of Gary fishers with G2 custom offset forks; just you wait. I’m going to go out on a limb and say it is the most remarkable improvement in bike design since dual suspension started getting good. I’ve always been a fan of the shorter stems and putting the longer travel forks on the cross country bikes to rake it out. With the G2 you truly have it all. It’s telepathic. The handling is light yet stable; on steep climbs the front end stays down and the wheel stays straight; on fast, steep, hairball descents, the bike is stable, right under you, and right where you want it to be. I’ve never felt so at home on a new bike.
From someone who loves taking cross country bikes to there limits on rugged terrain, let me tell you, the G2 breaks down a few barriers. Less hiking, more riding.
By Jason | 4/22/08 | 8:24 AM
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Back home, travel weary, little tired and sore. Still processing the events of the weekend. Happy to have gotten that first race effort in, and also to have gone on a nice pre-ride Saturday am, with Gary Fisher himself.
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By Mark | 4/07/08 | 9:41 AM
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Howdy 29er world.
After an incredibly long winter here in Nebraska the ice has finally melted and the trails have finally dried out. First dirt of the year has been touched.
Over the winter I was lucky enough to get a sweet new pair of the Bontrager Duster Rhythm rims built up. After a couple of good days on dirt I can say the wider rim definitely improves tire performance. I’ll be starting off on the Jones Dry X’s, the fastest 29er tire I’ve ridden.
The pedals will be turned in anger this weekend. Looking forward to racing with new 29er teammates Cam and Liz.
By Alex | 4/06/08 | 8:42 PM
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This saturday my Paragon was finally built and ready to ride! This weekend was perfect for testing this new stallion with temps in the mid 50’s and 60’s. Once seeing my new rig i couldn’t wait to go for an official test ride so I i did a quick little mess around in the parking lot behind my house before hand.
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By Jason | 4/06/08 | 7:21 PM
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Man, I don’t think we coulda had a better weekend. The past 2 days have been filled with sunshine and riding. Saturday, I put in a long ride in the hills and today, I got to tear into the trails with the Superfly for the first time.
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By Jason | 4/04/08 | 9:15 AM
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I think the quote from the movie Cars, “I am speed!” is befitting now that I’ve got my Superfly in hand!! At least that’s what comes to mind when I look at it.
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By Jason | 3/26/08 | 11:21 AM
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Work has been incredibly boring these past few days. When you are a software tester; waiting around for the developer to deliver you an application can take some time. I’ve filled my days by continually hitting refresh on various blog websites and trying not to drool on my keyboard while I sleep.
I do ask for work, believe me I’d rather be doing something. Yesterday managed to be a nice day, so I decided to leave a little bit early and head out for a ride in the wind and warmer temps.
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By Suzanne | 3/24/08 | 6:57 AM
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I was actually able to get out and ride the HiFi twice this weekend. It was my first time out on my new brakes. More »
