In May, 1998, I bought a used (and somewhat abused) Univega 950DS full-suspension bike from a co-worker. Armed with that bike, I got a little more serious about riding. I also crashed more and picked up a few more injuries. :( I beat that bike and myself pretty hard, but learned a lot.
| My Bike |
I just got a new bike (on 3/24/00) to replace my Univega. The new scoot is a Nukeproof "Stealth" that I ordered from Airbomb. Here's a picture and the specs ....
| Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Item | Description |
| Weight: | About 26lbs. |
| Frame: | |
| Details: | Nukeproof Stealth, 18" (7005 Aluminum, replaceable dropout, downtube gusset) |
| Color: | Gunmetal grey metallic |
| Fork: | Rockshox Jett XC 00 (orange, 75mm travel) |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano UN52 |
| Pedals: | Shimano M747 |
| Brakes: | Shimano XT |
| Headset: | Aheadset |
| Handlebar: | DB silver sandblast Zoom (170g); Ritchey TGV grips; Topo OS bar ends |
| Seatpost | Nashbar suspension 2 ATB (27.2mm) |
| Seat | Topeak BioLink Intercool Saddle |
| Wheelset: | |
| Hubs: | Shimano XT (butted spokes, alloy nips) |
| Rims: | Mavic 221 (grey with eyelet) |
| Tires: | WTB VelociRaptors |
| Drivetrain: | |
| Derailleurs: | Shimano XT front, XTR (RR) rear |
| Crankset: | Shimano XT |
| Chainrings: | Shimano XT (42,32,22) |
| Cassette: | Shimano XT (8 speed, 11-30) |
| Chain: | Shimano IG-51 |
| Rides |
Take a look at my Mountain Biking Log.
I also have a few pictures of an endo from a ride in Novemeber, 1999.
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Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2002
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