I’ve been struggling off and on for the last couple of years with my mountain bike—wishing I had a full suspension but not being able to afford it and so on… Anyways, as you may recall, I got a new front fork and crank for my old GT over the winter to at least upgrade what I have. I took it up on the Timpooneke road last week and I really like the new fork even though it makes the bike stand a little taller—I have to watch myself when I come off of the pedals so I don’t hurt anything. Still, I’ve found myself wanting again for “more” bike. Or at least “better.”
My bike is old enough that the rear triangle doesn’t have the mount for disc brakes, but the new fork does; so, I’ve gone and ordered a mechanical disc brake set-up for the front and a new V-brake set-up for the back—both of which are significant upgrades from what I’ve had for the past 7 years. The disc brake is the ’08 Avid BB7 (it’s mechanical, not hydraulic, but it’s supposed to be really-really good-if I've been duped, let me know) and the V-brake is the ’08 Avid Single Digit 7. I also got some new brake levers: the ’08 Avid Speed Dial 7. I don’t really know why I did it. I was just going to look and wish and dream a bit, but I managed to get a good deal on everything and, like my Dad, I have a hard time saying no when it comes to bikes or bike stuff (he just bought himself a Specialized Roubaix).
Also, as a bit of an aside (as it has nothing whatsoever to do with the latest on the mountain bike), I went running today at lunch. Didn't expect much out of myself as the heat the last few weeks has been something of a factor causing me to walk more than I'd like. Ended up running the full 6.15 miles non-stop with an average 8:02 pace! Just when I start to think there's something wrong with me, I'll pull a good run out of the hat and it makes me feel a bit better.
My bike is old enough that the rear triangle doesn’t have the mount for disc brakes, but the new fork does; so, I’ve gone and ordered a mechanical disc brake set-up for the front and a new V-brake set-up for the back—both of which are significant upgrades from what I’ve had for the past 7 years. The disc brake is the ’08 Avid BB7 (it’s mechanical, not hydraulic, but it’s supposed to be really-really good-if I've been duped, let me know) and the V-brake is the ’08 Avid Single Digit 7. I also got some new brake levers: the ’08 Avid Speed Dial 7. I don’t really know why I did it. I was just going to look and wish and dream a bit, but I managed to get a good deal on everything and, like my Dad, I have a hard time saying no when it comes to bikes or bike stuff (he just bought himself a Specialized Roubaix).
Also, as a bit of an aside (as it has nothing whatsoever to do with the latest on the mountain bike), I went running today at lunch. Didn't expect much out of myself as the heat the last few weeks has been something of a factor causing me to walk more than I'd like. Ended up running the full 6.15 miles non-stop with an average 8:02 pace! Just when I start to think there's something wrong with me, I'll pull a good run out of the hat and it makes me feel a bit better.
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