MY RIDE

               My bike started out in 2018 as an inexpensive hybrid mountain bike. It was made by the brand FINISS and had the highest reviews across the internet within $300. Starting with an aluminum frame, 26" wheels, and a 21 speed (3X7) drivetrain. It came with Kenda Cross tires, poor cable Disc Brakes, Shimano V Shifters, Tourney Derailleurs, a cheap FINNIS crank set, narrow aluminum handle bars, and a coil fork typical of cheap MTB's.

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                My bike eventually evolved to such a point that I no longer considered it a FINNIS at all with the exception of the actual frame. It then had a 29" front wheel/ 27.5" rear wheel and a 11 speed (1X11) drivetrain. It had Continental Trail KingTires, Hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM shifter, SRAM Eagle derailleur, Shimano 1X crank set, wide carbon fiber handlebars, and a Manitou Markhor air fork. 

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      Currently I have a new aluminum frame by Venzo that is a size large which is bigger then my medium Finnis. It has a hollow crank set, and still a 11-50 tooth cassette. I switched the rear wheel to 29" and putting Minions back on both wheels. 

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             Where next? An endurance carbon road frame will be the next big change to my stable for the spring of 2021. I will continue to do MTB but living in a new town that is more suited for road cycling because of my distance from my day job I will be on a road bike the most. Additionally as time goes on I am looking to do some century rides this summer and while its possible on a MTB, a road bike has more endurance options right out my front door. 

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