The new Bomber is here and installed, courtesy Dan the Man. Nothing like the look on the faces of LBS guys when I show up with fresh bakery goods.(cinnamon rolls and ham/cheese croissants) Too bad they still have to get some stupid V-brake part that wasn't included. But all is good. I have two rides out on the new fork. I've played with the ETA a bit - today's ride had a 3.5 mile climb so why not use it, but on general trail rides I just left things alone.
After the big climb, up to the towers behind my house, Mr. Adventure and I hop on this fun little singletrack. It's littered with sticks and tiny rocks. Much smoother than the SID thank you very much. Then the next little section is tricky. It's got some steep turns in it, and I finally figured out last time on this trail that if I hang my butt way over the back wheel these turns are much easier to negotiate. The last turn has a log drop that you have to turn into as the front wheel hits the exit of the turn... ass ove the back... look around... yee-ahh!! I run the section clean, that's a first. So, instead of waiting to see how my sweetie does I just keep doing until the top of the last climb out. The last corners is tricky, he didnt' make it but oh well. Then, bomb down 2.5 miles of gravel road. This feels good.
yep, after 2000 miles I think I deserved an upgrade.
"small change" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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The new Bomber is here and installed, courtesy Dan the Man. Nothing like the look on the faces of LBS guys when I show up with fresh bakery goods.(cinnamon rolls and ham/cheese croissants) Too bad they still have
to
Quoted message said:
get some stupid V-brake part that wasn't included. But all is good. I have two rides out on the new fork. I've played with the ETA a bit - today's
ride
Quoted message said:
had a 3.5 mile climb so why not use it, but on general trail rides I just left things alone.
After the big climb, up to the towers behind my house, Mr. Adventure and
I
Quoted message said:
hop on this fun little singletrack. It's littered with sticks and tiny rocks. Much smoother than the SID thank you very much. Then the next
little
Quoted message said:
section is tricky. It's got some steep turns in it, and I finally figured out last time on this trail that if I hang my butt way over the back wheel these turns are much easier to negotiate. The last turn has a log drop
that
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you have to turn into as the front wheel hits the exit of the turn... ass ove the back... look around... yee-ahh!! I run the section clean, that's a first. So, instead of waiting to see how my sweetie does I just keep doing until the top of the last climb out. The last corners is tricky, he didnt' make it but oh well. Then, bomb down 2.5 miles of gravel road. This feels good. yep, after 2000 miles I think I deserved an upgrade.
Congrats and good luck! Your package is on its way...
"small change" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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The new Bomber is here and installed, courtesy Dan the Man. Nothing like the look on the faces of LBS guys when I show up with fresh bakery goods.(cinnamon rolls and ham/cheese croissants) Too bad they still have to get some stupid V-brake part that wasn't included. But all is good. I have two rides out on the new fork. I've played with the ETA a bit - today's ride had a 3.5 mile climb so why not use it, but on general trail rides I just left things alone.
After the big climb, up to the towers behind my house, Mr. Adventure and I hop on this fun little singletrack. It's littered with sticks and tiny rocks. Much smoother than the SID thank you very much. Then the next little section is tricky. It's got some steep turns in it, and I finally figured out last time on this trail that if I hang my butt way over the back wheel these turns are much easier to negotiate. The last turn has a log drop that you have to turn into as the front wheel hits the exit of the turn... ass ove the back... look around... yee-ahh!! I run the section clean, that's a first. So, instead of waiting to see how my sweetie does I just keep doing until the top of the last climb out. The last corners is tricky, he didnt' make it but oh well. Then, bomb down 2.5 miles of gravel road. This feels good.
yep, after 2000 miles I think I deserved an upgrade.
penny
congratulations. can't wait to see the svelte Hawaiian again this year.
