2010′s Dirtworks Wrapup

Yesterday I rode the Dirtworks 50km (in the single speed category, of course). The short version of this wrapup is that it was good/okay, but I’m not sure I’d ever do it again. Want more? Keep reading. But be warned, the words are spewed from my brain without much editing… and there are a fair(click to read the full post)

by Jarod | 7 comments | May 3, 2010 at 8:28 pm

The Salsa’s Getting Gears

It’s all still in the works, but parts I ordered for the Salsa’s new 1×9 drive train have started to arrive. The (dura ace!!) down tube shifters have most certainly arrived… and have been bolted on… and look like pure bike porn. In my defence, they are the only model of Shimano 9 speed down(click to read the full post)

by Jarod | 3 comments | May 1, 2010 at 8:49 am

Greeny’s Sliding Dropouts

It’s official. I’m in love with Greeny’s Sliding Dropouts. From when I bought the Kona Unit in November until just before the WSMTB 4 hour race a few weeks ago, I was running a 32:18 gear ratio on the Greeny. Just before the race though, I changed it to 32:20 and I’m pleased to say(click to read the full post)

by Jarod | 5 comments | March 3, 2010 at 7:46 pm

Kona Unit Update

Time for a few more photos of Greeny. The main change since my last update on Greeny is that he’s now sporting some 120mm Fox F29′s. They’ve transformed the bike again, making it far easier to ride for longer distances. When riding Greeny with rigid forks, after about 30-40kms my upper body would be absolutely(click to read the full post)

by Jarod | 2 comments | February 23, 2010 at 10:23 am

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 one was(click to read the full post)

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

2010 Kona Unit Single Speed

I’ve owned my 2010 Kona Unit for almost a year now. You can read my massive review of ‘Greeny’ here. 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(click to read the full post)

by Jarod | 19 comments | November 26, 2009 at 6:17 am

What’s all this about then?

A brand spanking new Shimano Deore XT Crankset weaselled it’s way onto Whitey a few weeks back. Nothing especially new with that. But I got home from work find three chainrings on it. Blasphemy!

by Jarod | one comment | November 17, 2009 at 8:20 pm

The Tale of the Giant Iguana Single Speed and the Salsa Casseroll Single Speed Commuter

Okay. Not so much a tale as a photo of each bike in it’s respective state. That’s pretty much how Whitey will stay for the Highland Fling this weekend. Kinda not really especially looking forward to it. Which is to say that I’m nervous and wish it was over with already. As for the Casseroll,(click to read the full post)