I finally have my new Marin Muirwoods 29er fully ready for commuting, so I'm celebrating by posting pictures (taken at dusk for authenticity).





Changes to the stock Muirwoods 29er setup:

• Cut the handlebars down from the absurd 27 inches out of the box to about 23 inches wide
• Replaced the WTB Speed Sport SE saddle with a WTB Rocket V Comp
• Replaced the 300mm seatpost with a 400 mm Nashbar seatpost
• Added SKS P50 fenders (with custom front mount)
• Added Delta Universal Rack
• Added Mountain Mirrycle mirror
• Added black Original Incredibell
• Added Trek Incite 11i computer
• Added Cateye EL530 headlight
• Added Nite Rider 5.0 Taillight
• Added Novara Commuter rack trunk with Planet Bike Superflash Taillight
• Added generic black water bottle cage
• Added Propel Mandarin Orange flavored water

At first I was a little worried about getting fenders on this thing. First, there's a ridiculous amount of space between the fork and the front tire. Second, the stays on Planet Bike Hybrid Cascadia fenders are too short for these wheels with these tires (and the width is nearly too narrow), while the Planet Bike 29er fenders are way too wide for these tires. The SKS P50's turned out to be the perfect size, and I hit the jackpot at the hardware store with the perfect piece to mount the front fender. It's a 3x3 zinc tee plate, wrapped in black duct tape and held in place by a pair of old reflector brackets. No cutting, no drilling.

I've got a pair of Crank Brothers Egg Beaters that will go on this bike next winter, but during the summer I'll be using it mostly for recreational family rides and quick trips to the market, so the stock platforms will do for now.