- Down for the count
I am pretty bummed to report that yesterday I made a poor decision while riding out at Eaton and paid the price. I launched crooked off a jump into space, and came down no where near the landing. I fell from about 15 or 20 feet to hard ground and fractured my 2nd-5 th metacarpals of my left foot. The impact was pretty intense and I actually heard the bones breaking as I hit the ground. I got up limping and asking for a ride to the Hospital.
I am confined to crutches for the moment, but I am hoping this won’t require surgery and I can be active again in a couple months. Who knows, maybe I will have time to post here a bit more.
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- Bikes priced to sell
I have dropped the price on my bikes, and now have my ASX up for sale. Be sure to check them out:
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- Bike Sale
So it’s time to make some room in the stable. I am currently selling 3 bikes and working on getting a 4th ready to sell. Check out the for sale links on the left if your looking for some new wheels.
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- A New Whip
So after the catastrophic failure of my old fork I decided it was time to replace the Dirt Jumper. I decided to go with the Transition Trail or Park. It’s a longer frame than my P1 allowing me enough room to x-up and a new manual balance point that I am still finding. Overall though the steel frame makes for a sweet ride and the Rock Shox Argyle is responsive and easy to adjust.
I have taken the ride out now a few times, and have quickly stepped up to my regular lines, and even some new street moves. Here I am jumping the same jump that broke my last ride. Thanks to Shawn for the riding shot.
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- Best or Worst of Both Worlds?
I came across an interesting thread at the aprilla forum. A home made MX bike with Downhill bike parts. There’s also a commercial version being made in New Zealand. It’s a really cool idea and one I have gone over in my head many times. I’d really like to get my hands on one. I applaud these guys for their creativity and dedication but I wonder if it truly rides like a DH with an engine, or more of an underpowered moto…hopefully I can find out someday.
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- Catastrophic Failure
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- Riding vid
Props to Brendan on the vid. All filmed in top secret locations
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- Jimmy and Tammy Show
A few friends of mine all got together for some good ol’ fashion fun on bikes this weekend. I was too busy riding, but fortunately Lee captured the action
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- The Ghost of Elliot
A cool shot from an after work riding session…
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- Bike Hackers
It’s time to truly start blogging. I have everything set up now, so there really is no excuse. Here goes a true blog type of post. Check out Wired article on bike hacks. The led and portable projector are especially interesting.
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