-My Bike




After more than a year of riding a low-end mountain bike to and from virtually everything, I had some problems and needed to replace some parts on my main mode of transportation. This in turn lead to my newfound interest in bikes and bike repair and eventually to the ground-up construction of a mountain bike with decent components, this bike. I use this bike for everything.

The Specs:
Base Components:
Giant XTC Team Aluxx 19" frame
RockShox Recon Race Air Fork
RaceFace Ride riser bars
Easton EA30 Stem
RaceFace Revolution seat post
ODI Rogue lock on grips
Forte Pro RS1 Saddle
Avid BB7 185mm disc brakes with Single Digit 7 levers

Drivetrain:
Shimano Hone 175mm crankset (26/44T/BG)
SRAM PG850 8 speed cassette (11-28T)
SRAM X.7 derailleurs
SRAM X.4 3x8 Shifters
SRAM PC-850 8 speed chain
Hollowtech II Bottom bracket
BBG Bashguard
Crankbrothers Mallet C Pedals

Wheels:
WTB FX28 Rims (26", V or Disc)
Shimano XT756 disc hubs
Panaracer Smoke and Dart tires with presta tubes

Extras:
Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Lights
Giro Havoc helmet
Topeak DeFender Rear Fender
Planet Bike Front Fender


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5/15/09