West Mountain summit.

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This photo was taken on the summit of West Mountain in the Oquirrh Range, after a ride up from Butterfield Pass. In the background one can see a small portion of the massive Bingham Canyon Mine. This open mine is incredibly huge. Photo taken October 14, 2010.

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Andy Livo

Straight...

Voted 10/10

...bars. Got me thinking I need some WV!!!! Are they oversized?

Posted Oct 3, 2011 12:14 pm


	Wasatchvoyage	Re: Straight...
	Hasn't voted	Glad you like them Andy, they are Gravity 777 flat bars. Those in the pic I cut down about 10mm on each side, they were originally way long. Since that photo I've been using a low-rise bar, the Loaded AMXC bars, 711mm, with a 15 degree rise. I've found the low-rise give me a little more leverage for climing, though the flat bars are excellent for the steep descents.
		Posted Oct 3, 2011 8:08 pm

RayMondo

Like the mine !

Voted 10/10

Not to detract from the bike, the gigantic terracing shows just what lengths we've gone to in order to extract the rare metals - for our bikes as much as anything !

BTW, China has a wealth of rare metals ore, many used for small, high power magnets. The near monopoly creates a stranglehold in the market. Japan is craving for rare-earth metals. Those small powerful drill-drivers, a prime example.

Posted Oct 3, 2011 3:29 pm


	Wasatchvoyage	Re: Like the mine !
	Hasn't voted	Cool info Ray, the Bingham Mine has a whole bunch of different metals that come out of the place, though copper is the staple ore there. If you're ever in Utah I'd suggest doing a short half day tour up there at the visitors center. I've taken the kids up there a couple times and they love it, huge trucks down in the pit, dynamite blasting, and the visitors center.
		Posted Oct 3, 2011 8:10 pm