Observations...

There are a lot of things in life, that if you change them you can't go back. This holds true in cycling especially.

My bike set up used to be a 26 in. single speed with a riser bar.
Now I am riding a 29er with a set of Jones Bars.

Today I took out my Desalvo. First thing I noticed was the bars. They felt totally alien to me. Even after 2 hours they just never felt comfortable.

I also noticed the way the bike rolled down the trail. My Spot 29er definitely rolls down the trail better and carries momentum a lot better.
I guess what I am trying to say is, I can't ride a 26 in. mountain bike anymore, maybe if it has a set of Jones bars but I don't think so.
I had been toying with the idea of selling my Desalvo, and now I think it might happen.

Rockin the 29 way,
Buddy

Week One Done...

I am pretty happy with my first week of base. Yesterday Paul led Matt run forrest, fatmarc, and myself around Wissahickon. It was a little harder than base pace, but is was a shitload of fun. This was my second trip to Wiss, and I have to say it is one of my favorite places to ride. Paul and Marc decided to skip the last little section, Matt and I went for it. Matt was flying, I was feeling OK but not that good.











What's this? fatmarc on a geared full suspension bike.
Actually he was being the ultimate Spot Whore by letting somebody try out his Spot 29er.


Today we rode Fair Hill. I met up with Matt and Fitzy for an early start. After an hour we hooked up with the group ride. Todd, Jay Jay, Kurtee, single speed Dan, Alan, and all the way from Mechanicsburg Kieth G (bobby's boy). It was good to see Keith out riding with us again. Todd was being gentle today, and I was trying to take it easy so when he did take off I didn't give chase like I usually do. It was a good pace. When the group decided to call it quits I was at 2:30 hours. I wanted to ride more so I kept going. I felt pretty good today and ended up with 3:30 ride time.
Hopefully I can get in a 4 hour ride next weekend.

Rock On,
Buddy