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February Update

It has been over a month since I posted so I figure I should bring things up to date. A lot has happened. 

On January 24, 2015 I did the Lake Orion High School Winter MTB Race.  Raymond and I went down for the race.  The weather was perfect and the course was in great shape.  The Steve Kinley and the crew at LOHS did a great job clearing the course.  There was a good turn out and it even snowed for a while.  We both rode the B Class Fat Bike race.  Raymond got second place and I was 9th.  The Vinson performed great.
Vinson ready to role at LOHS.
 
February 10, 2015 was mom's birthday.  Michelle, Brendan and I stopped out for a while.  Mom is 88 now.
 
Brendan has been playing basketball.  This Saturday will be his last game for this season.  He really seems to enjoy it.
 
Basketball anyone?
 
We took the boys to the Bavarian Inn this past weekend.  We spent Friday night there and half the day on Saturday.  We had a lot of fun.  Spent more time in the arcade than in the pool.  They do have a pretty cool new water slide! 
 
I then took the time on Valentines day to set up the Green Machine for Michelle.  That is now her fat bike.  I started to do additional upgrades to the Vinson.  The frame is under 5 lbs. I believe I can get it down to 30 pounds after these upgrades.  The heaviest part that I have taken off the bike at this time is the crank and bottom bracket.  I have put a Samox Fat Bike crank for a 190 rear on the bike.

Non-drive side clearance.

Drive side clearance.
 
I am waiting for the front derailleur mount to come in.  Little concerned about the chain line.  Will see once the derailleur and chain are on.  Have also added a Sram 1030 cassette, X9 rear derailleur, X9 shifters and Elixir brakes.  All these parts came off my carbon 29er that I gave to JJ.
 

 
The only other major weight savings would be the wheelset.  That would cost some money.
 
This Sunday is the Endurance Sports Expo and Swap meet.  Taking a lot of stuff with me.  Meeting Raymond down there.  He reserved us some tables.  Looking forward to it.
 
That pretty much brings us up to date.  I will post pics and spec of the Vinson when it is completed.  Till next time.
 



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