Bedrock & Paradox

I dream of a hard and brutal mysticism in which the naked self merges with a non-human world and yet somehow survives still intact, individual, separate. Paradox and bedrock.

The Bike

A bit of a discussion has arisen (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=281864) over the purpose and utility of drop bars off-road. “Shiggy”‘s treatise on the subject doesn’t leave much room for addition (see WHY in sidebar), so here are some fotos:



Cleaning spokes seemed rather silly after the weekend, so I didn’t. I got sore, and will try some more hand-saving tweaks for the future, but overall this rig is dialed, and performed admirably. I like mechanical things that do what they’re told.

DaveC

3 responses to “The Bike”

  1. Enel Avatar
    Enel

    My position on the CrossCheck is nearly identical in bar height to saddle height.I’ll never try it off road without a custom stem because to get the height I need, I have to run a very long stem. Coupled with the extension forward of the drops (about 2.5″), my weight is way too far forward for off road riding.I need a stem that attaches directly on top of the steerer, goes up 3-4 inches, out about 10mm, and clamps.My experience has been that my hands are sore after any rough time in the bars. Of course, I didn’t come in 7th in a hundred mile race over rough surfaces, so YMMV.Jones is mounted to Comandante. Garage impression…not impressed. Feels just like the Mary’s they replaced. We’ll see off road.

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    Enel

    PS:You can borrow it any time.

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  3. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    My hands were quite sore this weekend, visible bruising on my left palm.I’ve ridden a Jones for ~5 minutes on trails, and found myself using the “hooks” as the default JRA position. Somewhat similar to Midges. I’m curious what you make of them.

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