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As I was taking some pictures of my modern MTB today I thought I'd show some love for my daily. It's the bike I ride the most but somehow seem to show the least amount of love... it's like a dependable old banger that fires up faithfully, no question, come rain or shine. I've been riding this to and from work for two and a half years, three/fours times a week, total round trip of 16 miles so clearly its racked up some mileage. It still performs brilliantly probably partially due to the fact that I have serious OCD issues when it comes to bike maintenance. The Lefty gives 80mm of travel which makes the potholes a little easier to swallow and it has an 8-speed Alfine hub which has performed flawlessly and has the added bonus of being able to change gear while stuck at the lights (secret RLJ 
). Apparently an Alfine should be serviced after 2,000 miles but mine has exceeded that without any service (big bill due soon then). I've done a few upgrades from stock to help it loose weight as when it first arrived it was a little on the heavy side (thanks to the Alfine which is 2kg alone). Upgrades include Truvativ Team carbon bars & post, ODI grips, Hope stem, Hope ceramic BB, Izumi SS chain and some lovely light Panaracer Pasela's.
Got it looking nice and clean for some piccys and here it is
Thanks for looking.
CB
). Apparently an Alfine should be serviced after 2,000 miles but mine has exceeded that without any service (big bill due soon then). I've done a few upgrades from stock to help it loose weight as when it first arrived it was a little on the heavy side (thanks to the Alfine which is 2kg alone). Upgrades include Truvativ Team carbon bars & post, ODI grips, Hope stem, Hope ceramic BB, Izumi SS chain and some lovely light Panaracer Pasela's.Got it looking nice and clean for some piccys and here it is
Thanks for looking.
CB
