This evening I had a chance to install my new Shimano 12-36t cassette. I took a picture of it for your viewing pleasure.
In case you’re blind, 36t on the left and 34t on the right.
Viola! I test rode it on the street, but I’ll have the opportunity to see how well it works once I go on my ride this weekend. Part of the trail has a 2 mile climb that we’re doing twice.
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Yes its FRIDAY, but that’s not the reason why we so excited.
Cousin Joe did a make-over on his Airborne Taka. Check it out mang:
So that means tomorrow we get to spend some time on our super secret test location just so we can get his bike dialed in.
Another bit of exciting news…as you know I’ve been testing the 2011 KHS xct556. One of the key features of this bike is its 10speed drive train with the 36t rear cog. I am now in love with how well the drive train works. So much so that I wanted to replicate the effects of the 36t without spending a ton of money swapping out my whole drive train.
So here’s what I did. I went over to Jenson USA and found this 9speed 12-36t cassette. By the way, Jenson USA will price match. I found this part on another site for $10 less, I contacted Jenson and showed them the lower price, and sure enough, they matched it. I went ahead and ordered it and I received it in 2 days! Anyhow, back to my story, I want to place this 36t cassette on my current bike to see if it will work. The only issue I may have could be the chain length. So for now “we so excited” about this upcoming project. I’ll make sure to come back here with some results.
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Check out what I got, its a Canvas Print of a recent race where team mates, Corey Pond and Art Aguilar are cheering me on as I ride through the course.
The colors came out super vivid, unfortunately, my camera fails to capture the true quality of the print.
I was amazed by the craftsmanship and the whole process was pretty easy. It took me a few minutes and in about a week or so, I got the canvas print that you see.
Having a photo made into a canvas print is an excellent gift for yourself or for anyone that wants their action shots larger than life!
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Scheck it out mang, we’ve got a new video available for your viewing pleasure. With the help of our fantastic friend, Khoa N. (by the way ladies, he’s single and a homeowner, but you must have good to excellent credit to be considered for dating), he was able to relace the wheel to the new rim.
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We built the “Ultimate AM Bicycle” back in July of 2007 with a KHS AM2000 frame, XT/XTR components, Spinner Cargo fork, Vuelta Wheels and IRD parts. This bike has served me well, it is tough as nails and a blast to ride.
I’m planning to go back to SuperD racing for the 2011 Winter Series and tapering off from Downhill Racing a bit. Don Jackson loves to mix up the SuperD courses from mellow to gnarly so I need a bike that will climb well and be able to handle the rock gardens.
Since buying a new bike is out of my budget range, converting the KHS AM2000 to my ultimate SuperD racing machine will have to do. Although the current parts on the AM2000 are not bad, I need for it to be a little lighter for the climbing courses. Here’s what I’m planning to swap:
The Spinner Cargo fork for a RockShox Revelation Race, the Revelation comes in at about 3.90 lbs saving me about 2lbs right off the bat. In Lieu of the current Truvativ Hussefelt crankset, the XT crankset from my XC bike will take its place.
Besides being sexy, carbon fiber parts do help lighten up a bicycle, the CF handlebars, stem and seatpost from my XC bicycle will be transferred to the AM2000.
Going back are the Hayes El Camino brakes, the El Camino brakes are lighter and have better stopping power than the current Hayes Nine. I’m thinking of keeping the current wheelset, although they are not the lightest, the Vuelta Wheels have proven to be quite durable. I’m also keeping the XTR shifters and derailleurs, they should be good to withstand the abuse of SuperD racing.
My toughest choice will be the tires and the size, I’m leaning towards Kenda Small Block eight in the back and Kenda Nevegal in the front, although I welcome your suggestions.
My goal is for my Ultimate SuperD machine to weigh about 30lbs, I’ll post an update when the bike is done and see if I achieved my goal.
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