The rain finally let up for the first ride of fall. Things were windy, damp and cloudy but fun was had. This jump in the first pic below was getting us at first. The landing had to be stuck perfectly and the transitions pushed as hard as possible to proceed past the long-and-low. But once figured out, the line was great.

Rat snakes taking the action in from the trees.

 So, yep. These RC forks are/were rad. The QR takes three seconds to get the wheel off as well. I'm 245 lbs and didn't bottom the thing out.

I'm keeping this one obviously, but I have five more of these Argyle RC forks for sale. I decided to run one this weekend (and perhaps permanently) to see why no one is really biting on these for their old straight steerer frames. All of the "offers" have been low ball.  Other (Manitou camp) riders have been trying to convince me that the fork is crap. I've had one street ride (mostly high speed gaps off of ledges) and I can say that it is as stiff as my Marzocchi. It is quiet-er than any fork that I've had. At 90mm, it isn't a super plush fork but it does feel solid. I will be at some big jumps tomorrow to give a good dirt test. I can't say anything about longevity obviously, and hopefully the steer tube is as strong as the Marzos.

Nathan's

 This "Tinted clear II" wasn't as dark as the Tinted clear that used to be available. But it is darker than the straight clear. There is the difference below.

Looks like these 4" bars are going out. 

Nathan's frame is a few hours away from finished. I'll need a good calm day to powdercoat.

A little screenshot of the day-job computer work. 

Just have to bump the brake bosses out by one millimeter and then it is on to finishing the front triangle of Nathan's frame.