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8/13/2014

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Recently, I noticed that a local Twitter friend of mine rode the trail through Mill Creek, and completely obliterated my time on Strava.

I'm sure he's a nice guy and all, but if he thinks he can come into my hood, and start riding my trails...  

This will not stand.

I need to take back my trails, with Phase One - Dirt Domination.
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1998 Dekerf Team ST
Because my preferred singletrack shredder is not yet ready to go, I needed to modify my Dekerf for trail duty.  

I've slapped on a used set of Conti Mountain Kings featuring several missing lugs and tubeless sealant residue.  I'll be going 2x9, with a crappy Exage front derailleur, mismatched RaceFace and Shimano rings, and a Grip Shift.

The rear derailleur is unchanged as a SRAM X.7 with a SRAM X.9 trigger shifter.  I've got a Mary handlebar, XTR brakes, and a RockShox SID that needs more air pressure in it.

Even at my fittest, I don't think I could ever run with the guys that are fast on Strava right now, so I know this is a fool's errand.  My goal though is to get Top 10 on at least one segment.

I should mention that I am not above creating my own segment to achieve this.

Stay tuned to this blog for results, and for Phase Two - Pavement Domination.
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    I'm 80. I wrench more than I ride and I like it that way.

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