Got a great ride in on the World's Fastest feeling Single Speed today. I rode everything at Granite basin, some of it twice. 3:18, and I was asking for more at the end. I feel great on the bike right now. Unsure why. Interestingly, I needed about 20 minutes to re-adapt to riding rigid from my last two suspension rides, then I was golden.

I was feeling my Wheaties, so I even climbed Clark Springs which I never do. This bike is so stinking light. It hardly bothers you to throw it over a shoulder for the hike a bike sections.

I'm a little sore now, but not bad; mainly feet and hands.

The Jones bars did not change my life. My basic opinion is save your money, and definitely buy Mary bars instead. The position is comfortable, and identical to the Mary's. I noticed no Ti magic metal damping of the rigid buzz. I would say the other alternate hand positions are relatively useless and rather over rated unless you are on the road or a long smooth section. I got my hands in the power/control position and left them there for the duration. If you want to get rid of vibration, I noticed a much bigger difference when riding carbon riser bars compared to the Jones.

Basically, Jones = Mary + $$$

The $250 Ventana fork rides identically to the $65 Zion fork. So you pay the typical dollar per gram of weight loss. Again, I think carbon may make a difference here. The Ventana fork is off and on its way back to Ed. Now the bike is 1/2 lb heavier. For not being a weight weenie, I found it hard to add weight back to the ride. If I ever buy the Ventana fork, you know it is for looks.