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posted: January 13 @ 1:38pm

Bike week day 3: Gary Fisher Rig (the tank).

Her name is Ramona, but I just call her Mona most of the time. She's a single speed 29er. I don't really care about her specifications because she's so fun to ride. She has an eccentric bottom bracket, which I'm not too fond of, but I haven't really had any problems with it.

I really don't know what else to say about this bike. She'll roll over just about anything, and she's pretty light because she's a single speed. Two words: SUPER. FUN. In fact, I think we are visiting the trail tomorrow and/or Friday after work because it's supposed to be in the high 40s/low 50s.

Vanbert says:: hey i'm looking for a new mountain bike. i mostly ride road, i have a bianchi brava. what do you recommend for under $1000 thats a good first mtn bike.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 1:42pm - ∞

Robfrenzy says:: that bike looks beastly, like your beard.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 1:46pm - ∞

Johnny Rebellious says:: I want that shirt.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 1:57pm - ∞

michaeljstraub says:: Looks like it could do some damage.

This series is making me antsy for warm weather and bike riding
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 1:58pm - ∞

Dewey says:: Nice bike. I've been thinking about getting a 29er

My first mountain bike was a gary fisher sugar 2. I'm now on a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, which is nice.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 2:00pm - ∞

Chinese Wildman says:: A bike? What's wrong with your car? Is it broken?
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 2:04pm - ∞

Yogi Beard says:: Great name!
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 3:14pm - ∞

TheStride says:: I've thought about getting the rig before. Why don't you like the EBB?
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 3:58pm - ∞

Grimey says:: Nice ride. I am waiting to get my SS 26" back from my buddy myself.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 4:19pm - ∞

Brian says:: NICE BIKE!
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 4:25pm - ∞

wondermade says:: Maybe I'll bust out the bikes tomorrow…
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 6:22pm - ∞

Tolleson says:: That, sir, is a very nice ride.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 6:39pm - ∞

bananaknuckles says:: mona looks like a beast of a woman.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 6:45pm - ∞

aaron b says:: @vanbert You can get a decent first mountain bike for less than $500. Most people don't want to drop a lot of $$$ until they're sure they will like it. I recommend going to your local bike shop and test riding some. For your first MTB the components aren't really all that important, but how it feels is very important. The LBS can also make sure you're on the correct size bike.

@JohnnyRebellious Wanna hear something funny? I ordered the shirt from 1 less car, which is based in Chicago. You've probably seen the dudes riding around on their pedicabs, and one it a messenger I think.

@michaeljstraub Isn't it kinda warm in Atlanta? I'm riding to work Monday. Low of 44 and high of 59 is good enough for me.

@thestride Nothing is wrong with the EBB, but I prefer a standard BB and track dropouts. It's just one of those things. The EBB has actually worked out better than I thought it would, though I don't have the tools to pull the cranks from it. I do for most standard BBs.

@wondermade You should definitely get the bikes out, as soon as possible!

@grimey What are you waiting for? There's no excuse for him not returning it to you already.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 6:54pm - ∞

Zach says:: i love that you have a shirt to go with every bike.
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 8:24pm - ∞

hankbobs says:: Sorry I have have not had a chance to comment more on your (our) series. I love your bikes for sure, the felt, the 29er, the Puegeot, all very very beautiful, killer bikes. If I ever ride through Oklahoma city, I will be looking you up
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 11:49pm - ∞

ty says:: dang. you've officially made me want to get a bike....
Posted: Jan 13th, 2010 - 11:50pm - ∞

Vanbert says:: i'm borrowing a med size low end specialized mtn bike, that i can tell is a bit small. what are you thoughts on a used bike?
Posted: Jan 14th, 2010 - 12:31pm - ∞