Tag: Surly instigator

Bikes, Workshop

Instigator ++ Update

Olov.S

Slowly getting somewhere with the stupid Surly Instigator plus plus build. The dropper post is served and working. I´ve been shaving side knobs off the Nates i got from a friend for chain stay clearance, it fits but i can´t really tell until i try it out on trails, might rub in corners. Well, if… Continue reading Instigator ++ Update

Workshop

Instigator ++ The fat bike wannabe

Olov.S

Since I've built up the BTR the bike building kind of been on hold. Usually I have a project during the winter. But since I now have the ultimate bike (BTR💛) its not really a problem or...? Yeah, to be honest, I miss having a project. To afford my dream bike I got rid of… Continue reading Instigator ++ The fat bike wannabe

Trails

Instigatin´on the Snake Trail

Olov.S

Since we got the bike club going loads of stuff has been going on at the local trails. Our trail boss Robert made a awesome trial on the local little ski slope. Not the highest peak in the area but sweet conditions for mountain biking. The area has miles of run and Nordic ski trails.… Continue reading Instigatin´on the Snake Trail

MTB

Tennis ride by the river

Olov.S

   My oldest is going to tennis camp this week. Two hours a day, great stuff and she loves it. I´m not very interested in the white sport but so happens to be the tennis court is located just along one of the best local trail spots.     To day i went for a… Continue reading Tennis ride by the river

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

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