Hanford – Page 3 – Via Bicycle

August 12, 2011February 7, 2017 joelflood Hanford, my custom bike, randonneuring, Simon Firth

My Hanford all ready for PBP

I took my Hanford out for one of the last rides in the US before PBP, and even with a overly stocked front handlebar bag, the bike always performs flawlessly. I am now meticulously scrutinizing what will go in the handlebar bag and debating on a small rear saddle bag. I have been deciding on … Continue reading My Hanford all ready for PBP

July 20, 2011 joelflood france, Hanford, Musée d'Art et d'Industrie, St. Etienne

It’s been a while

Well, this summer has been great for riding for me. My Hanford is mostly dialed in and ready for Paris-Brest-Paris. I have been riding a lot and I'm confident that I will finish comfortably. I will be spending a couple weeks in France, including a trip to Bordeaux to visit a bike collector and maybe … Continue reading It’s been a while

May 18, 2011February 7, 2017 joelflood Campagnolo, Hanford, Simon Firth, TA

Hanford #1 set up for test ride

I have set up the bike to be ridden and to dial in stem length and height, so please excuse the black stem. Simon is going to build me a stem, something that will perfectly compliment the frameset, and also build me a front bag support. I love the French Blue, Bleu Farce.TA cyclotouriste pro … Continue reading Hanford #1 set up for test ride

May 17, 2011February 7, 2017 joelflood Hanford, NY Bike Jumble, Simon Firth

My bike with the framebuilder in NYC

I still need to refine and change a couple things, but the bicycle is ride-able and ready for this weekends 600km bike ride.(yes, I am going to change the stem, I have to figure out the perfect setup before I have Simon build me a handmade stem)