Monthly Archives: September 2014

Niner One 9 29er Review

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Matt Gholson

A very attractive bike has been floating around among a few of my riding buddies and it was my turn to take it for a spin yesterday.  The bike belongs to The Bike Surgeon and they graciously loaned it out … Continue reading →

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A Mostly Smooth Shawnee Mountain Bike Ride

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Well after last Sunday’s misadventures we deserved a good ride this Sunday, surprisingly we got it. I spent a little time fixing up the Bandersnatch and this illicited some questions from the others since I had been riding the Niner … Continue reading →

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Look What I Got at Goodwill #3

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Big day for me at the Goodwill; couple of real nice finds.  I was perusing the clothing and I saw a shirt that I knew had to be special.  I’ve never heard of the brand, Jam’s World, but when I … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Riding Alone and with Others

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Mountain bike riding is like most things more enjoyable with others, usually.  Often times the larger the group the more opportunity for fun, and the more opportunity for folly.  It’s a real crapshoot.  Take Sunday for instance; ten riders meet … Continue reading →

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I Guess it’s Fall Now

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Brrrr…. 46 degrees this morning.  Last week I was worried about the heat, now I’m cold, so cold in fact that I found my Old Navy jacket that’s been riding around in the trunk of the car since early Spring. … Continue reading →

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SIR Nine Single Speed Revelation

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Niner’s S.I.R. 9 frame is pretty well known.  It’s a light weight steel do it all frame that’s just as easy to set up with gears as it is to set up as a single speed.  My riding associate Luke … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend Mountain Biking

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Matt Gholson

The Vassago Bandersnatch is back in action.  Now that my Dos Niner is junk  I replaced a few parts on the ‘Snatch and got it rolling again.  New chain, chain ring, 36-12 cassette, and rear derailuer got the drive train … Continue reading →

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