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Ellsworth Evolve - Project Pink - Update

Thursday, August 7, 2008

The momentum that 29ers create is well documented. On my local trails, the larger diameter wheels are incredible. Locally, almost everything is typical rolling cross country loops with rocks and roots, but there are no major drops or typical "all mountain" riding. The low top tube of the Evolve really gives the bike a lower center of gravity causing you to feel in-between the wheels instead of on top of them.

2009 Gary Fisher Roscoe

Friday, August 1, 2008

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Gary Fisher's new bike this year is the 5.5 inch Roscoe. It might look like your average 140mm bike, but this new ride is anything but average. Stapled as their new light weight, all mountain bike, the Roscoe weighs in at 28 lbs. with their build kit and it has some suspension and geometry tweaks that set this bike apart from the rest.

WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er

Thursday, July 24, 2008

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As many of you already know, I am in the process of reviewing the Project Pink Ellsworth Evolve. Before I get to the overall bike review (pretty much frame only review), I want to touch on a couple of the components as I go along. This bike came spec'ed with the WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er wheels.

Ellsworth Evolve - In for Review

Sunday, July 20, 2008

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On Friday, I received my package from out west. The content of this large box contained everything needed to build the Ellsworth Evolve (Ellsworth's 4" full suspension 29er frame) for a long term review. To my surprise, I opened the box at T2 Bikes and inside was a bright pink Evolve!

Clix Quick Release

Friday, July 11, 2008

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CLIX Systems, Inc. has introduced a revolutionary new wheel release system, called CLIX™. For the first time ever, riders are able to install and lock their front wheel with no cam adjustment, and with only one hand. The traditional quick release was invented in 1927 and is a safe and effective system when operated correctly. However, correct operation is not inherently obvious to all riders.

Being a B.O.B.

Friday, June 27, 2008

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In the day and age of $4.00+ per gallon gas, I think all of us fall into the category of being a "Biker On a Budget". I mean getting started in biking can be expensive, or you can cut corners in the right places to get the enjoyment you want without the large out-pouring of money.