iRide

I took off work a bit early today and headed over to BB to see how the progress on my 29er was going. I figured that since the hoops were laced, I’d help to expedite things and tape the rims and throw the tires on. Maybe install the cassette and chain too. When I got there, it was still sitting in the corner—–but this time it was sitting in the corner FINISHED!!!!!

I was SO stoked. Turns out Steve finished it this morning. He even wiped it down a bit for me. I couldn’t believe how awesome it looked, sitting there complete. I was beginning to wonder if this day would ever come.

As any proud papa would do, I rushed her home and proceeded to take a crapload of pics. So, without further ado…

The final build specs:

Frame: Niner Cycles EMD9
Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL
Shifters: SRAM X9
Rear Der: SRAM X9
Front Der: Shimano XT
Cranks: Race Face Evolve XC w/ int BB, 22/32/Bash Guard
Cassette: SRAM 990
Chain: SRAM 991
Brakes: Shimano Deore hydros w/ Gun Metal DangerBoy levers
Bars: Niner Flat-Top Nine
Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Race Face Evolve
Wheels: No-Tubes ZTR Flow’s on Chris King hubs w/ Crank Bros Split QR skewers
Tires: Fr-Kenda Nevegal 2.2, Rr-WTB Exiwolf 2.3

Tomorrow morning, a few of us are supposed to hit up Noble Canyon. I haven’t been there since the Yeti broke. It should be a good time. I’m going to attempt to take some pics, but you know my track history on that so we’ll see. Until next time, seek your bliss.

Ride lots…