Jon Grinder’s Photo Contest Entry
I always hated Winter, with a vengeance, until I started commuting on a daily basis. For some reason, being out in the weather on a bike is a lot nicer than being out in a car, freezing between car and door, door and car.
This picture was taken in the middle of a 100 mile January ride, here in Denver, and it just makes me smile every time I look at it. The 1992 XO-2 is the perfect bike for rides like this, and I feel privileged to get to indulge, year-round.
—Jon Grinder
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9 Responses to “Jon Grinder’s Photo Contest Entry”
Hey Alan, Could you ask Jon what he has for handlebars setup? I’ve seen them a few times and I feel like the bridge the gap between the comfort of double curves and the aggressive drop bars.
Alan… I love these photo contests. Thanks for sharing them with us.
I think last year was the first time I really enjoyed winter, commuting on my bike. My coldest morning was 26F. That’s pretty cold for for a Southern Boy. Not sure I could hack a 100miles in that weather, but the XO-2 rocks. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin. I do love being out in the weather, it really keeps me connected with my world.
Billi
You can just feel this period of bike building that led to the road of Riv
Jon – can you tell us what tires you are using for riding in (what looks like) shallow snow?
Oh, I love how his bike is white, too! Makes it look like a husky or another animal that belongs in the landscape.
Hi, everyone. Thanks for the comments.
The handlebars are first-generation Origin8 Gary bars. They are much shallower than the current version, more like an On-One Midge, but with a longer grip area at the bottom. I love them, and I’m trying to find a couple more pairs for other bikes.
The tires are Schwalbe XC Pro 26 (26×1.35 cross tires. They work great in snowy conditions. I think that may be because they are narrow enough to cut down into the snow, where the knobs get some purchase, rather than floating on top like a 2,25 tire might.
Here are links to some of my blog posts about the bike, and equipment, if you are interested:
http://grinderswheels.blogspot.com/search?q=xo-2
http://grinderswheels.blogspot.com/search?q=Schwalbe
Thank you so much, It makes me want to go out right now. (which I am , but no snow yet).
I loveeeeee Jon’s Denver blog =)
this snow photo is rad. Something I dont experience much here in SF at all
+he loves coffee too. win win situation.