Because I had one back in the late 90s on loan from a friend and loved it. Never seen another Fervor in this colour, onle ever seen a few anyway. When this one came up for sale I had to have it, mainly period kit with a few modern touches. Its now my only bike and replaced a 5″ full sus. I love it, it’s so fast and perfect for South Downs riding which is mostly what I do.
Trailstar… the first proper mtb I had was a trailstar which I really liked, cracked at the headtube so I bought another which is my only mtb at the minute. Just feels right for general messing around on. It’s a bit short for proper xc rides and a bit twitchy for dh but it’s just a fun bike.
Because I’ve had it since new, its been through multiple iterations as my riding has changed and because I can’t honestly fault it in any of its guises. This is its latest.
Its old, tatty and rough around the edges, but its the only bike I have riden for the last 6 years. It takes me to places and on adventures I love, It hardly ever lets me down, and if it wasnt for her I’d have gone insane in the last 3 months. Certifiable insane.
Because it’s perfect for the riding I do; something for me to aspire to be good enough for, great fun and good to look at in my hallway when I’m not riding it. Oh, and it isn’t broken.
Nothing special, but suits me perfectly: Modded 2008 Spesh Hardrock
2006 Italian Marzocchi MX Pro TAS ETA 120mm Fork, 2006 Hardrock wheels self-built on XT M760 Hubs: 36H (significantly stronger than 32H: useful for heavier riders like myself), and rims are usefully wider than the OE 2008 Hardrock (29.5mm vs. 26mm). DT Swiss Competition Double Butted spokes used on rear wheel as original spokes wrong length for new XT hub, Deore M510 V-Brakes inc. Levers, XTR spec. 72mm Cartridge Brake Pads with Kool-Stop Dual Compound inserts, XTR Brake Cables, full length rear outer, SRAM PC-870 Chain, LX M570 Rear Mech, STX-RC MC38 Shift Levers, ODI Rogue Lock-On Grips, USE SX Shokpost, WTB Speed V Comp Saddle, DMR V8 Pedals, VDO A8+ Computer, Crud Race Pac Mudguard Set.
Because it’s far better than I’ll ever be.
Because it’s taken me places I’d never have been without it.
Because it’s shown me things I’d never have seen.
Because I think I got a great deal on it.
Because it’s mine.
You’ll have to use your imagination here, as most of it is in the post.
A few decades of MTB’ing have lead me to this. A crosser with Hydro discs, double road front rear is XT MTB gearing. bar end shifters, 42mm cross tyres. The Midge bars are taped! to a wrong size stem.
It’s my first full suspension bike.
Simple single pivot.
Changed the standard air zochi’ shock for the vanR.
And coil sektors. Rides like the batmobile (in my head)