MY BIKE A Brief Introduction
| My current bike is a Ridgeback 607slx mountain bike from 1999. Initially I notched-up quite a lot of miles on it and regularly planned new routes to explore, but over the last few years I have used it less and less as my time and attention have been focussed on other things. Lately though I've been missing my old rides and have been yearning to get back to regular cycling once again. This is why I've set up this website - so that I can share my routes with other likeminded riders in Essex, and record my visits to numerous new places. |
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| Although my bike is a very competent machine, I've added a few bits and pieces to enhance its comfort and practicality (shown in brackets). Below is a full spec of the bike and a list of the extras... |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Manufacturer | Ridgeback |
| Model | 607slx (1999) |
| Frame | 7005 series double-butted aluminium 'Hardtail' |
| Fork | RST Delta Pro - 89mm travel, adjustable pre-load, disc mount |
| Colour | Orange |
| Headset | Tioga Ahead - packed with Finish Line grease |
| Handlebar | 6061 aluminium riser |
| Stem | Alloy Ahead Quick Change |
| Grips | Serfas Gel |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore-LX 22/32/42 |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore-LX |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore-LX |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore-LX 9-speed |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Freewheel | 11/32 9-speed |
| Pedals | Alloy BMX (Shimano PD M324 SPD clip & platform pedal) |
| Brakes | Direct Pull 'V' |
| Brake Levers | Alloy 'V' |
| Hubs | Formula double sealed |
| Rims | Mavic X138 32H |
| Spokes | Stainless 14G |
| Tyres | Wilderness Trail Velociraptor 26 x 1.9" (now 26 x 2.1") |
| Saddle | Ozone - with Kevlar scuff guards |
| Seat Post | Alloy Micro 350mm x 27.0mm (Poste Moderne PM-900 Solace suspension post) |
| Frame size | 19" |
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
| Front Light | NiteRider Ultra Fazer Max |
| Front Flasher | Electron Backupz (Front) |
| Rear Light | Cateye TL-LD150-R |
| Rear Flasher | Electron Backupz (Rear) |
| Computer | Cateye Cordless 2 CC-CL200 |
| Bar Ends | X-Lite Enduro Ski bar ends |
| Saddle Bag | Dirt Monkey Trail Bag |
| Panniers | Karrimor panniers |
| Mudguards | 'Crud Catcher' and rear 'Race Guard' (long bracket version) |
| Mapping | Michelin/Zefal handlebar map holder |
| Handlebar pack | Topeak mobile phone / key pack |