Dirtworks is getting closer
Posted by: Jarod at 7:49 pm, April 23rd, 2009
I think I’d decided on a bike/setup for it. Details are as follows.
As for which bike, the old Giant hardtail has gotten the nod. It’ll be fitted out with raceface evolve stem and dues xc risers. With ODI Rogue Lockons and Avid Levers completing the cockpit.
If when I arrive on the morning there’s been some rain or the track could be damp, it’ll be a High Roller up front and Larsen rear. If it’s dry, Larsen front and Crossmark rear.
Brakes will be the Avid BB5 Mechanicals which were stock on the Gary Fisher. I flirted with the idea of splashing out and getting some new Avid Elixir CRs for the front and rear, but that’d set me back near on 600 bucks for a bike which in all likelyhood will be shelved during winter.
Lastly the drivetrain will consist of a brand new e13 32T single speed chain ring, half link chain and a 16 or 17 tooth rear cog. I normally run a 32/16 combination, but I think the 17T will just make my endurance over 50km a bit better.
So yes, that’s the plan. Need to crack on with some riding in the next week as there’s only really 7 days worth of trainable days left.
