(image) With winter knocking on the door, I started thinking about what I would be riding. I do have a new Saris H3 trainer, however I absolutely hate riding a trainer. With that, I looked at the existing bikes in my garage and of course I could ride my mountain bike when the snow on t...
My trainer setup has the minimum components necessary for running a trainer. No brakes!
Originally setup with 700c x 28c tires and added an optional wheelset with 700c x 32c tires. The 32c tire is the maximum tire size for this frame. Provides better ride and handling for gravel and dirt roads.
This bike is a creation out of my experiences and from what I have learned. It is mix of components from various manufacturers as well as components at various performance levels.
(image) This bike is configured with all Shimano XT M8000 components. M8000 components provide a nice balance between performance and weight (looks good too). I really like riding this bike, especially with the 3” tires. It handles packed snow and mud well and is very comfortable...