I think it's about a 2000ish Rocky Mountain Vertex TO, don't quite remember. Scandium Frame, 9speed XTR with assorted RaceFace Goodies. The original Bomber fork blew up and I decided to turn it into a commuter bike. I installed a DMR Trailblade 4130 fork to replace the bomber. It is a fast nimble machine. As technology marched forwards and newer bikes got my attention I forgot about my 20 pound commuter rocket.

One day while visiting a LBS I noticed a few bikes with the BionX systems on them. I had been looking at gas powered scooters for awhile with gas in my town hitting over $1.50 a litre this summer. I took one for a boot and had a hoot. I bought a system that same day and knew I had the perfect bike to mount it on.













It has a BionX PL350 electric conversion kit on it. I have disabled the speed limiter, which in my province means the motor would normally stop assisting at 32kph. It allows me to ride at a sweet spot of 36-38kph pedalling at a heartrate of 130-140bpm on the flats. My commute to work is only 10.3km from my house, but with the electric assist I get to work about 5mins faster then without at the same effort.

Don't be jealous, drooling allowed and encouraged. Oh yeah...it's no where near 20pounds anymore......lol...try double that.


Yours in cycling,

LesMcLuffAlot