Modifications:
I usually don’t cut my bars, but I cut these bars down to 29” and removed headset spacers, one side of the pedals are grinded down from grinds. I’m not that picky about bike setup, geometry and specs. kind of a believer that you can get used to different things just by riding it.
Describe your personal bike setup.
Four pegs, freecoaster, which is pretty standard now. Bigger tires; I run about 65 PSI, sometimes more if I ride a bowl. It inevitably gets down to 45 before I do something about it.
Why one metal peg?
I’ve been going back and forth with metal and plastics for years. I’ve been running plastics for a while and carry a few metal pegs. I have the front left side for over tooth’s; it sticks better for stalling.
Describe the contents of your personal bike tool bag.
I have an Odyssey Multi tool, spoke wrench, tire lever, patch kit, and hand pump, sometimes a tube. I hate being stranded and not being able to fix my bike, or relying on someone else. Sometimes another peg, and spare hub guard.
What parts do you wear through quickest?
Probably grips, tires and plastic pegs.
Do you patch flat tires or get new tubes?
It’s definitely easier to use a new tub, but it’s more eco-friendly and efficient to patch. Sometimes if you are in the middle of trying something, I don’t have time to patch.
Where do your parts go when you’re done with them?
I just give them away to friends. I’ve given them away at jams, raffles. I never sell anything, since I get them for free. If someone else can benefit from an old part I have, then I’m totally down to help them out.
