Sunday, April 24, 2011

Now Serving ... Fatback

The good folks at One On One Bike managed to get the stars aligned in the Fatback constellation to produce this amazing ride:

It's still a work in progress but rides like a dream. You might notice the SRAM Air front derailleur, a zero gram offering that sets a new standard for weight savings but has no performance either. I'll be replacing that with SRAM X9 to match the rear derailleur. Also looking at options for handlebar/stem combinations which is why I left so much extra length in the cables.

Had it out for a spin on the Bike Highway and nearby rogue hiking paths today and it proved itself as more than just a snow bike. It doesn't make sense, given how heavy the wheels are, but this bike loves to climb. Zips up hills like it's got a motor.

This is going to be one hell of a fun bike!

Friday, April 22, 2011

It Just Doesn't

get any better than this.


Kodiak Alaska Snowbiking from Philip Tschersich on Vimeo.

Fatback Snowbike Riding in Alaska from Philip Tschersich on Vimeo.


Slowly going mad over the glacial delivery pace of my very own Fatback but this keeps my hopes up.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Upgrade

Should be here just about the time the local single track dries out.
Timing is everything.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tired

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