The whole build centers around an amazing frame. 2010 was my first time riding 29" wheels. First ride was at Raystown Lake during Dirt Rag's Dirtfest. The bike was delivered the day before I left, giving me very little time to get it together and fitted. That first ride had me hooked. No turning back now. The way the larger wheels feel glued to the ground, roll over obstacles, and smooth out the tail is something that needs to be experienced. This love was all on a bike from a competitor of my current sponsor. After riding the Fly all bets are off. Fisher truly has this 29er thing down. Where the other bike felt good, the Fly feels natural.
With that said I can't wait for the snow to melt. The mud is calling to me. I dream of riding in it every night.
May is when my MTB season really heats up. One dirt race in April with a crit the next day. I do like me some crits. April is full of them here in Erie. Nothing like a little nervouse energy for the pack to feed on. An hour of racing in a circle does wonders for fitness.
The Fly when first weighed was 18lbs 12oz. That was with tubes, mud tires, brakes off my old bike, old candy pedals, and a steel fork. I now have CX slicks on it run tubeless (for Barry-Roubaix), Formula R1's, and the same steel fork. Niner had a machine break and it looks like it will be May before I can install that. Oh well. Final light bit will be Eggbeater 11's for and est weight somewhere around 16lbs. Racing here I come. As I stated before,
The Podium an I are going to become good friends this year.
After I get some dirt miles on the Fly, I will give a full ride report.
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