Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Getting Fat in July

When I saw the spy photos from K-Edge World headquarters here in Boise I had to share them.  Their latest project involves three of my favorite bike topics:

1) I love Fat Bikes
2) I love bright orange bikes
3) I have a weakness for the latest tech...and Ki2 certainly falls into that category

The 907 orange frame just pops!  I haven't seen the bike in person but based on the pics I would say that they are using 100mm E13 cranks with two rings + K-Edge Ring Guard  in the front and a Shimano XTR 10 speed 11-36 cassette in the rear which would provide acceptable gearing for most snow or dirt riding.  It is awesome to see so many companies embracing Fat Bikes.

I wonder if they will track down some Boise State blue pogies for winter riding up a Bogus Basin?   

Ki2 Controlled Fat Back...Yeah Baby!
Rocking the Boise State theme
Very clean cockpit

Ultegra Di2 Rear Derailleur with Ki2 cage
No shift cables!



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4 comments:

  1. Adam MeyerJuly 26, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Yeah, you definitely need electronic shifting on your fat bike Dave.

    Cables are so 2011.

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  2. Dave ByersJuly 26, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Adam - with bike gear, it's never really about "need" is it? I am sure you can relate. ;)

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  3. Adam MeyerJuly 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Yeah, all you really "need" is air, shelter, water and food... but cool new bike technology really instills a deep level of lust in bike geeks like us. Credit card companies salivate over our kind.

    In all reality though, will Di2 work on a snow bike when it's 20 below? If not, I guess you could just single speed it!

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  4. Dave ByersJuly 26, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Adam - I would gladly volunteer for some low-temp testing if they would like me to be a guinea pig. :) Generally speaking, Lithium batteries are pretty good in the cold and if a regular charge lasts for months (literally) then I am sure we can get one really long ride out of a charge.

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