Got it Built (sort of)

So, I've transferred almost everything from the old hardtail to the Morewood frame. Rebuilt the fork and set it out to 120mm so using that for the time being. Got it out for a couple of rides. My nearest trails are still in rough shape after Irma and the pigs have done some damage so the initial shakedown cruise was difficult and not very telling.

Sunday I was able to get out to some much nicer trails and really give this thing a go. Even with the barely adequate fork this bike talks to me. Usually, it says things like "why so slow" and "Dude! Leave off the brakes, I coulda railed that."

For now I'm still building confidence in how this thing rides and feels and just what it can do. There's a Reba RL on it's way to me, and a lot more learning and riding and fun ahead. I'm liking this one.

This Looks Like an Upgrade

Next a major upgrade was just delivered by Fedex. It's a 2013 Morewood Zula. Yes, I'm going for full suspension to save my aged bones any more stress and it will surely be faster over the rooted trails I usually ride. 

I'll save my rant about the dimwits who ride when the trails are wet and displace what little dirt we have exposing the roots and creating ruts for another day.

Much of the upcoming build will be parts from my old Schwinn, which is really okay because about all that's left of it is the frame.