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Destroyed Rotor

Posted on August 8, 2015 by esc

About half way through the Capitol Forest 50 I heard a clunk from my front brake and it started shrieking and not working without a lot of force. At next aid station (15 miles and a big descent later) a … Continue reading →

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Crash and New Helmet: Poc Trabec Race

Posted on August 8, 2015 by esc

Had a crash in early February. Riding Grand Ridge, slightly rainy, getting dark but having a nice day. There’s this log across the trail that I always ride over. I guess I wasn’t paying attention but somehow I went over … Continue reading →

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Yeti ASR5-Carbon

Posted on July 30, 2014 by esc

After riding grand ridge trail for a month I have decided I need a different bike. The asr-sl actually is pretty good but that frame is just too small. I’m crushing my back on the climbs, need to get stretched … Continue reading →

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Kinda Sorta Looking For a New Bike…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by esc

Went to ride gran ridge one lovely morning only to find a bunch of tents being set up. Some big festival! Bike Demos! After my ride I availed myself of the rare opportunity to ride modern fancy bikes on trails … Continue reading →

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Stottlemeyer 30

Posted on May 17, 2014 by esc

Was all set for the stottlemeyer 30. No training, bike still dirty from Moab. I ask at work and the prediction of rain says the Maxxis Aspens will fill with mud and I’ll be miserable. Concensus: the schwalbe Nobby Nic. … Continue reading →

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Seat Bolt Weight

Posted on August 11, 2013 by esc

Had a small collection of seat bolts, thought to post this comparison. I have a titanium ringle off my princess. It’s a classic. I remember they were quite expensive and difficult to adjust. I also have a control tech ti … Continue reading →

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Yeti ASR SL

Posted on July 13, 2013 by esc

Been looking at getting a full suspension bike. After getting killed on the descents at Echo Valley I want something with disc brakes, with better suspension. Time to move into the modern age. I tried out a few bikes at … Continue reading →

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Titec Fathead

Posted on April 24, 2013 by esc

At my favorite bike shop, in the fancy glass display case was a 120mm titec fathead stem. Gee. I’ve always wanted a ti stem for my kona. How much? $25. Sweet! Sold! At home I compare it with my old stem. Hmm. 20 … Continue reading →

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My son’s 1992 Klein Pinnacle

Posted on June 4, 2012 by esc

I helped my friend purchase this bike from Recycled Cycles in Seattle around 1998. I think she paid $500. She used it to commute to work in Tacoma for several years, finally they bought a house and moved farther away and it sat in … Continue reading →

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