The nasty economy is forcing a lot of folks to part with the unnecessary transportation to make auto payments, buy fuel and send in insurance premiums for the necessary transports. So sad. Not normally an opportunist, a recent under valued Yeti ASX showed up on Craig's list and I had to pounce on it. Call it protection of the species. It needs a loving home.
Besides, in my efforts to remain "cool" at 53, I figured the DH community would be more accepting if I owned a 35 pound+ bike and worn baggies with my beenie. The DH weighted Mountain States Cup series will surely be more entertaining if I throw in just one SD or 4X at the ski resorts. I promise to work on my knucke bump-handskake over the winter....bro...
The first owner was basically my height and reach so nothing drastic on the fit change yet. (Don't worry Todd, don't think fit matters much on these as long as as you can hang your arse over the rear axle)
Felt OK on the way over for a haircut today. Little creaking going on standing on the bottom bracket but I think DH rigs are suppose to creak, whine, grunt and bang like a diesel.
203mm Rotors look like the daily special at IHOP!!
Great. Four years ago I lived on Avid mechanical brakes and Rockshox forks). The stable now contains Fox (favorite), Rockshox, Manitou & 5th Element boinkers and Shimano, Avid mechanical, Avid hydraulic, Avid rim and Hayes brakes. DOT 3 or mineral oil. Keep it straight!Look at me!! I are a free-ride, down-hiller ready to "Pin-It" what ever that means.
