Notes from a Commuter Bike
A few things I noticed over the weekend: 1. Shimano really needs to make the Alfine parts group available for purchase in this country. I don’t want to have to … Read more
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A Glimpse
The drivetrain of the author’s new commuter bike. More information coming soon.
The Language of Frustration
As a NCOIC of mine was once fond of saying, “Ah, well, shit on a stick.” I never understood what a feces-covered tree limb might indicate (other than something anatomically … Read more
Commuter Bike
This will be my final “update” post before the actual building of the commuter bike, as the final part has been ordered: the wheels. Rather than giving Tom, our service … Read more
Cannibalizing!
The commuter inches closer to completion. I’ve taken the brake calipers — Avid Shorty 6s — off my ‘cross bike and installed them on the commuter. They’ll be fine on … Read more