Category: Workshop

Bikes, MTB, Workshop

Surly Instigator 2

Olov.S

Ever since i had my On-one 456 I've had a soft spot for steel all mountain hard tails. When sold it to buy a full suspension Specialized I've kind of missed it. I dont know why i have this weakness for these kind of mountain bikes. Perhaps it is the feeling of old school Going… Continue reading Surly Instigator 2

Bikes, Family life, Fat Bike, Workshop

Mech Sunday

Olov.S

The day after snowy Saturday was maintenance Sunday. Due to the crappy weather the day before we were about to cancel. But all of a sudden May showed her best side.  We finally got to re-place The Lars fork. Salsa reclaimed the Bearpaws on all 2014 Mukluks a few months ago. The Lars got a… Continue reading Mech Sunday

Fat Bike, Workshop

Alive and kicking

Olov.S

Sometimes life just runs past you and there is nothing you can do about it. I´ve been so busy the last few months. Renovating the house, some family trouble and writing content for other websites. Still i have been keeping it up on social media. Spring has arrived since last post and i´m longing to… Continue reading Alive and kicking

Bikes, Fat Bike, Workshop

Instigator update

Olov.S

Baby steps on the Instagator build. Frame has arrived and i´ve fitted the parts that i got. Turns out pretty damn cool. Taking a break now when summer is coming. Bike packing and family road trip for a couple of weeks. The big issue now is wheels. I was planning to go for Surly Rabbitholes… Continue reading Instigator update

Inspiration, Workshop

Fuck cancer, ride your bike

Olov.S

The story of Ezra Caldwell reached via social media. Nine years ago i lost my father to cancer. Getting older cancer scares the shit out of me. Stories like Ezras are hopeful and yet terrifying. To watch him put down all his effort to ride. Despite going through treatment and being sick as hell. The… Continue reading Fuck cancer, ride your bike

Bikes, Fat Bike, Inspiration, Workshop

Bad ass steel 26+ hard tail from Surly

Olov.S

A few year ago i had a On-one 456 steel hard tail. That´s the bike i miss the most. Ever since i sold it i´ve been planning to get me a new one. I like the 456, it´s not light but lots of fun. Lately it´s been all about fat bikes. The Bucksaw got my… Continue reading Bad ass steel 26+ hard tail from Surly

Fat Bike, Workshop

Pimp my Muk´

Olov.S

Finally i´m getting things done on the fat bike. I ordered new wheels from Slam69. Surly Larry rims and Hope Fatsno hubs. A beautiful custom hand build set with white spokes from The Slam Man. I also wanted to go 1x10 but due snowy conditions needed the low gears. With OneUp components awesome 42t sprocket… Continue reading Pimp my Muk´

Fat Bike, Workshop

Time for change… of gear

Olov.S

A few weeks of bad weather has made winter cycling almost impossible. Snow that reminds of slush and rain wakes the mechanic in me. New drive train, cockpit and wheels for the Fat bike coming up. Oneup sprocket and Raceface narrow/wide chain ring waiting for assemble. Also new wheels from Slam69 on the way. I… Continue reading Time for change… of gear

Bikes, MTB, Workshop

Instead of spinning

Olov.S

As the winter is messing with our heads up here, first loads of snow and cold then rain and damp weather resulting in everything covered in ice. The fat bike season is on hold. One of the guys in our Down hill project group came with the brilliant idea that winter training would be in… Continue reading Instead of spinning