Bikecheck
A bike.
It´s just a bike right?
It´s not.
It´s something that means a lot to a rider.
Something every rider has a story with.
Something every rider can make a mark with.
It´s that thing that even makes you be a rider.
That thing you wouldn´t be able to go ride without.
That thing that helps you form your riding.
Simply the most important tool as a rider to get out there and perform.
No doubt there´s something special about it.
Riding bikes is not just about the riding itself.
It´s more.
It´s BIKES.
A bike can change so much about the riding.
It can make you feel good or bad.
It can make you have fun or not.
It can help you ride smooth and fast or it can kick your ass and throw you off.
It´s TECH.
It´s all about a clever frame choice as the main structure to build up from, about suspension and setup knowledge to make that frame run smooth and tons of quality parts to complete a bike that suits your riding style and works well down to the tiniest of details.
It´s STYLE.
On top of it there´s style.
Colourful or clean.
Extraordinary or simple.
Eyecatching or understatement.
Customized or off the peg.
It´s PASSION.
So many things to think about to complete a real bike.
So many things to look at on a real bike.
So many things to enjoy riding a real bike.
Here we go with my new custom trail bikes:
Trail Hardtail
Frame: Alutech Cheaptrick, 27.5, Size: L
Fork: Manitou Mezzer Pro, 27.5, 150mm
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4
Rotors: Hayes Dominion, Front: 203mm, Rear: 180mm
Handlebar: ProTaper Carbon Team Issue, Rise: 1in, Width: 810mm
Stem: ProTaper MTB, Length: 40mm
Seatpost: Manitou Jack Dropper Post, 150mm
Saddle: SQlab
Pedals: ProTaper Flat
Derailleur: Box Prime 9
Shifter: Box Prime 9
Cassette: Box Prime 9
Chain: Box Prime 9
Wheels: SunRingle Düroc SD37 Pro, 27.5
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II, EXO, TR, 27.5 x 2.4
Valves: Muc-Off Tubeless
Enduro Bike
Frame: Alutech Fanes6 Rayeta, 27.5, Size: L
Fork: Manitou Mezzer Pro, 27.5, 180mm
Shock: Manitou Mara Pro
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4
Rotors: Hayes Dominion, Front: 203mm, Rear: 180mm
Handlebar: ProTaper Carbon Team Issue, Rise: 1in, Width: 810mm
Stem: ProTaper MTB, Length: 40mm
Seatpost: Manitou Jack Dropper Post, 150mm
Saddle: SQlab
Pedals: ProTaper Flat
Derailleur: Box Prime 9
Shifter: Box Prime 9
Cassette: Box Prime 9
Chain: Box Prime 9
Wheels: Reynolds Enduro Carbon, 27.5
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II, EXO, TR, 27.5 x 2.4
Valves: Muc-Off Tubeless
I love how every single part makes me feel the best I ever felt on a bike, love that clean overall black-beauty look with these customized chrome details and love how these beasts effect my riding in a positive way and make me smile each run from top to bottom.
Next level trail riding fun.
A special feeling for sure.
#trueriding #scienceofsmooth #powerperfected #maxxisorwalk #9isfine
It´s #newbikeday.
Let´s go ride.
All pics in this article done by Rene Deutschlaender.