I built this up especially for winter riding here in the Twin Cities.
The mid 90's Gary Fisher Tassajara is a rigid MTB. It is foolish
to ride a geared bike through the Minnesotan winter. So, I hashed
this bike together with a Singleator knock-off geared for climbing
short hills and descending w/out the bike getting ahead the the
pedals.
Via
Craigslist I picked up a Salsa Moto handlebar and a NiteRider Cyclops
for 20 bucks. I installed a Blackburn Expedition rack and some Mt.
Zefal fenders that I picked up at the yard sale for 3 bucks - new
in box. It is not the same yard sale that I found the original bike
for 50 bucks.
I
added some Bontrager H-4 26" x 1.5 hybrid tires. I added some LX
cranks and SPD pedals I had laying around. I order and installed
a new Bontrager seat post and topped it with a Bontrager Race Lux
saddle for comfort.
It
tuned out to be a great ride. The only thing I may need to change
are the tires, which is dependent on what kind of winter we will
have this year.....hopefully mild and hot!!!
Will
"Sub Zero" Donovan
St.
Louis Park, MN
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