Get Fat  //

Tuesday - January 31, 2012

Snow has been minimal in these parts for most of this season. However, we did get a nice little snow last weekend which made for 2 nice days of snow riding. I've had the fat front tire option for the Jones for 3+ years now and really like it in the snow. I have the Surly Larry tire on now, but previously used the Endomorph. Both get the job done nicely. Seems quite a few others have been going with a fat front set up. It isn't cheap, as the rims and tires tend to be a bit expensive and most people will need a new fork that can handle a tire that can range from 3.5" to 4.0". But, it is a lot cheaper than a full fat bike build and they are super fund to ride. If you are thinking of heading down that path, check Surly's blog entry that gives a nice run down on fork options for converting your favorite steed. They also cover some of the nuances regarding hub spacing and disc mounts. Good stuff. My current set up is a Speedway 50mm rim, Paul WHUB, Surly Larry 3.8" tire and the Jeff Jones fat fork. - riderx

Prepping for the winter riding  //

Saturday - December 10, 2011

So, December is here time to shift your thinking and get prepped for hazardous conditions that would otherwise keep you off of your bike. In this case, I'm talking ice. It has the ability to send you sprawling on your ass. Riding in a straight line is sketchy, trying to turn usually ends in humiliation. What to do? With a couple of hours and only a few dollars, you can roll your own studded mountain bike tires and laugh in the face of mother nature. And laugh at your friends when they end up on the cold, hard ice while you roll on by with a smile on your face. Here at SSO, we have a simple, step-by-step guide to get you set up for velcro-like traction on the slick stuff. Check our How to Make Home Studded MTB Tires article and get it done before you wake up one morning to sheets of ice and aren't prepared. And when the big freeze hits, this setup rocks for frozen pond and river racing. Safety first! Don't go drilling holes in your leg! - riderx

10 Years  //	Sunday - November 6, 2011
2011 is the 10 year anniversary of the Single Speed Outlaw web site. Thanks for reading, thanks for continuing to come back. Adolescence, here we come... - riderx