numero uno

thanks to my wonderful wife, i have had the opportunity to meet class A supershreddermutants. a few of those fellows are building frames these days, and have been doing so for muchos anos. i was ready to try something a bit more committing with my bike riding and que-ed up for a custom Vulture singlespeed from Wade - The Vulture.
i went out on a limb and committed to a 29" single speed frame, drafted for a 85mm travel suspenion fork (all that was available at the time), and sat back to wait and watch. a few months later a box showed up. i didn't get much done that day at work, other than building up the bike. it was mid-January and a bit of snow was on the ground, so even riding was limited to pavement or early morning icy mud conditions. i was pleased nonetheless.things warmed up, i rode it a bunch and have never had a single problem with the frame or Vulture laced wheels. we've made it through a few 100 mile races, a 24 hour race, and scads of commuting, shredding, overland rides, and general mayhem. this last winter it went through an overhaul and got new powder and decals, a 100mm travel fork, and new wheels. i was amazed at how well the frame accomodated the longer travel fork. this bike just plain fits well and rolls with everything i throw at it. we're closing in on 3 years now, and i expect at least another 3. thanks Vulture!see you in the mountains!
J. rider