Thursday, July 8, 2010

Sola 29er: First Impressions

After getting a little trail time in, the new Sola is one rad machine. This 29er is night and day superior to the off the shelf 29er I had previously. Neil did an awesome job putting the numbers together for the optimal ride. The frame is compliant and ready for the long haul. Steering is laser precise and had no issues negotiating 180 degree tight singletrack switchbacks.....which impressed me immensely (this was a problematic area on previous 29ers owned). Still dialing in the fit which is almost spot on...just off by a few mm's. The other areas of concern are parts pick.....so there may be some slightly used parts for sale soon. 

Introducing the new steed to ACOD rides this week. Thunderstorms were in the forecast and the clouds made for some spectacular views. Makes me think: Does it get better riding trails than this?


The only other early morning risers out on the trails. Got a little rain as well but nothing significant.



I'm a dog person but am glad that BLM put up these signs on their trails. I was attacked by a dog on BLM trails when I stopped and let a couple and their three dogs by and they knowingly knew their 100+ pound rottweiler of death was not trained. Since then there have been dogs jumping on me and their owners telling me "It's okay, he won't hurt you, he's friendly." Heard that one before. Wouldn't it just be common courtesy to prevent your dog from jumping up on a stranger? As a dog owner (our lab was trained and socialized) I always kept our dog away from others just out of respect for others' existence. Enough with the soap box....

Heading home.



And on to other important things like determining the optimal ratio of Nutella to peanut butter on breakfast......and teaching someone to swim.

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