so here we have...

gristle...
Originally uploaded by divine_gear

the new gristle ninety-sixer. i thought about taking a nice 'basement' shot, but decided against that, and opted for more of an 'riding' shot.

below freezing today, so i figured that the ground would be frozen; thus safe to ride on. it was. see what logic is able to do.

quick run down of specs...
frame: custom moots ybb gristle w/ single speed slider drop outs
fork: fox f29
wheels: surly hubs laced to salsa rims
drivetrain: white industries double/double (free) surly dingle (fixed)
hope headset, and stem
salsa carbon bar with salsa lock-on grips.
old avid ultimate front brake lever
egg beater pedals.
the seatpost and saddle are not what is staying on there. i'm just waiting for the seatpost i want to come in.

i had them put on all the cable guides, for when i get old, and want things like gears or even a rear brake.

it rode pretty well at the local trail (i love saying that). i felt like i was 'fiddling' too much with the pedals though. so i'm going to play with those some, and get all that dialed in. the saddle isn't quite right, but that will work out once i put on there what is going on there. the gearing was too high, but i didn't want to change it in this weather, so i just left it and mashed through. and that's the other thing...i'm out of shape. but other than that...the ride was great. i can't wait to get it going in the proper gearing, and see what it is able to do. esp. fixed.

namaste...