2017 Pearl Pass Bike
The 2017 Pearl Pass Bike is inspired by the wonderful retro 29ers built by Don McClung over the last 15 years in Salida, CO. Short wheelbase, short stays, graceful curves, and steep angles. The frame design harkens back to the 1930's and the Piece Arrow balloon tire bikes. The frame construction also pays homage to many of the pioneer mountain bike builders of the last 40 years, including Ross Shafer, Joe Breeze, Steve Potts, and Tom Ritchey. The components make use of many of the best parts made by Wilderness Trail Bikes and adapted for this purpose. The stunning paint job was generously applied by Mark Bolish, a longtime contributor to the Michigan cycling scene. As the name implies, this bike was built for and ridden in the 2017 Pearl Pass Tour.
The Build
Year: 2017
SN: TD02 Frame: Double Top Tube Fork: Bi-Plane Stem: Clamp On Headset: WTB/Chris King Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-72 Handlebar: Titanium riser Shifters: none Front Derailleur: none Rear Derailleur: none Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial Front Brake: WTB Toggle Cam Rear Brake: WTB Lever Link Modified Crankset: Cook's Quality Products Chainring: 34 Pedals: Shimano XT 747 Hubs: WTB Modified Rims: WTB Dual Duty Tires: WTB Weirwolf 2.35/Maxxis Ardemt 2.25 Wheel QR: Bolt On / Cook Brothers Seatpost: Fixed Angle Custom Saddle: Brooks Swallow Grips: Magura Modified Cog: White Industries 22T Chain: Sedis |
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