Who is T.K. Malone, anyway?

When, at 3 years old, I crashed my Big Wheel down the stairs of my parents' house, I realized that I needed to move my pedaling pursuits outside and graduate from three wheels to two in order to achieve the sensations of freedom and speed that I was looking for.

About a year later, when the training wheels came off my first two-wheeler, I learned my first lesson about how men's and women's bicycles could be different. Having a "girl's" bike's much lower top tube was helpful while learning to ride, but lost me serious style points once I started to explore the neighborhood on my own and make friends.

Thankfully, once I skidded through the solid tires on that first bike, I started a lifelong series of upgrades in pursuit of the perfect ride. The used Stingray with air-filled tires and "boy's" frame helped me feel faster, but my best friend Kristin still managed to beat me up the hill from her house more often than not.

Ever since, I've made it my goal to help others enjoy the freedom and speed that I've always enjoyed on two wheels. I've never lost track of those early races where I learned first hand (and in last place) that women, although different, ride equally as enthusiastically as men.

Now, I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to make helping people enjoy the cycling experience more often my profession. I've also been lucky enough to be associated with K2 Bike since the beginning of our T:Nine women's cycling initiative.

With the help of our Alliance Team, I'm committed to providing women athletes of all ability levels with bikes that help them achieve their cycling goals and put smiles on their faces. It has been a great ride so far, and I look forward to many happy miles together with you all in the future.

So, Kristin Matthews, if you're reading this, get in touch with me. After I provide you with the T:Nine bike of your choice, I demand a rematch! :)

T.K. Malone

3-15-06

Dongguan, China

Comments

[Nanci Stevenson]

I just purchased a K-Nine Summit on Saturday. Love it!! My only problem is that it doesn't fit on my bike rack. Any suggestions as to a rack that will carry the bike???? Help!

[Nanci Stevenson]

I am currently at work and it's Monday. Nuff said. I actually purchased a K-2 T-Nine Summit. Duh.

[vashon]

Nanci,
Thanks for your comments, and I hope you are enjoying rides on your new T:Nine Summit. Sorry about my late reply, as it has been a crazy busy time in the life of K2 Bike.

I assume that you are trying to carry your T:Nine Summit on a trunk mounted or hitch-style car rack, right? The smaller or more complex a bike design gets, the less well it fits on most of these style racks.

Products like the Yakima Tube Top or Saris Bike Beam may be able to help you fit a T:Nine Summit to your existing trunk rack.

http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?id=40
http://www.saris.com/p-170-bike-beam.aspx

Hope this helps,
T.K.