20/365 – Oh Kona Unit, How I Love/Hate Thee

It’s the most fun bike ever, but a creaky drivetrain makes it the most frustrating one in my stable as well.

The style of the photo was well stolen from Laura’s latest 365 photo.

by Jarod   |   5 comments   |   January 20, 2010 at 10:00 pm

It’s Christmas Time for Greeny

So after a few rides on Greeny, I worked out the few upgrades that needed to happen. These are them:
Thomson Elite 410mm Layback Seatpost. While setting the bike up, I worked out that to have the right pedal stroke I’d need about 350mm or so above the seat collar. The standard Kona(click to read the full post)

by Jarod   |   one comment   |   December 14, 2009 at 5:28 am

2010 Kona Unit Single Speed

So I picked up my new bike from TBSM on Tuesday night. It’s a 2010 Kona Unit. Single speed. 29er. Sexy.
After leaving it stock and riding it for a 20km spin around Loftus last night, I have much to talk about. There are a few upgrades that I want to(click to read the full post)

by Jarod   |   10 comments   |   November 26, 2009 at 6:17 am

Did I mention I sold the Gary Fisher Cobia?

Cause I totally did. Got an okay price for it and it went to a good home, so you’ve gotta be happy with that. I was a little sad to see it go, as it was massive fun to ride, especially as a single speed. The following photos are it’s legacy in(click to read the full post)

by Jarod   |   no comments   |   June 20, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Knobbies on the 29′er

The single speed frame is still being painted. It feels like it’s already been forever but it’s only been two weeks. Another two and I’ll hopefully have it back and built up. Fingers crossed.
The flip side is that I’ve been riding my Gary Fisher Cobia a whole bunch more. Although mainly(click to read the full post)

by Jarod   |   no comments   |   December 4, 2008 at 4:41 pm