A Wilson in its natural environment :)

It not only looks like an Astro AFDHA, its identical to it. Atleast as far as I can tell. And how is this a concentric BB design? even though the lower rocker turns around the BB, the actual path of the wheel as it goes through travel, does not follow a circle around the BB axis, hence, it ain't no concentric BB design. The rocker revolves around the BB for increased stiffness and strength (wider, thicker, with more surface than usual). The colour is horrible, and should be reconsidered:P also, the rear triangle doesn't fit the front triangle very well. Could be made much more esthetically appealing if they reduced its size somehow. Other than that, nice one!

It's a 29 front wheel. And why pointless? I'm no huge fan of the solution (Trek's done it too, check out their so called "69'ers"). However, the "roll over obstacle" ability of a 29"er combined with the nimbleness of a 26" (by nimbleness I am refering to the lesser "rotational inertia" or whatever it's called in English, compared to that of a 29"). It looks abit wierd, but from what I've heard, they're really good. Obviously a bike for those who like to stand out. Can you spot the photographer? Nice.

... and judging by the size of your driveway gate, you can probably afford it too. :)

The paint comes off quite easily. just apply some, wait 3-5 minutes and rub it off with steel whool. Remember to use gloves, as the paint stripper is acidic(?), also, remove any excess paint stripper. Mine was water based so i just washed it with water afterwards. I did mine over several days. Just be patient:) quite recently I polished the raw alu with a metalpolish I bought at a hardware store. Now its nice and shiny. I'll put up some pics soon of this years build. Getting a coil DHX or vivid as well.

imagine if they'd put a Rohloff speedhub where the topmost uhm... "hub", is:) would make it a bit heavier, but it would decrease the sprung weight, and make it cooler, atleast in my opinion. Or perhaps its cool enough as it is. I wonder what it costs...:S

is that Gary Fisher?

I used Circa 1850 paint stripper (you can get it at wal mart and home depot), and steel whool. No clearcoat or anything. I can recommend doing it, it looks awesome, the only problem you should take into consideration is that it voids most frame warranties

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Kyle Norbraaten? your grandparents are Norwegian right?