Keep the Rubber Side Down

I purchased some Maddux Explorer Hand Built Rims that were on clearance from a biking website. The rims state that after the first good ride, they should be re-tuned. I did notice that the rear rim is got a good wobble to it. i will be getting it tuned before the next ride. Hope the manufacturers statement holds true, and it is a very infrequent practice. It would suck to have to tune them all the time.

Here are the Pics:




I went with Kenda Small Block 29er tires. I am very pleased with the appearance and how well they ride. They do collect a lot mud....

Braking the Bank

Im giddy about my brakes for the Niner! I spec'ed out and purchased some Magura Marta SL disk brakes - and love the feel they provide. They are the lightest mountain bike brakes available - and look wicked sick. Here are Pics:





These brakes have really gathered a crowd whenever I ride my bike. I have had many people ask about them, and ask to ride my bike to check them out. I have tried many different brakes - but these are the best i have ever seen.

Wheels coming up next!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Cranky" biker

Ok... So I am behind in my correspondance!
My bike is actually built, and I will be adding a picture soon!
Lets talk about my crankset...
As you know from my previous posts, I absolutely love Crank Brothers items.
I purchased a Crank Brothers Crank and a TI bottom bracket and had both installed
on my Niner bike. When I finally purchased wheels, I had the rest of the bike assembled (deraillers, shifters, etc).
The Shimano chain was attached, and the Crank Brothers Crank had such a bad "whoop" (whoop as in a wave, or lack of trueness) in it that the chain would hit the inner side of each end of the front derailler as the pedals were used. I felt like pooh when i saw this! there was no way to use the crank as it was installed. Crank Brothers admitted that the have had a problem with it, and were very cool about taking the part back. It was a minimum of two weeks for me to get a replacement. I ended up going with a Shimano M970 Crank....

Here is a Pic:


I am very pleased with the crank, and know that this is a reliable product. I was hoping for something a little "unique" as far as out on the trails... But, I have the reliability of a company that has been doing this for a long time.