Recently I was rereading a testimonial about the 1999 Paris-Brest-Paris in an issue of On The Wheel written by Larry Strung and fantasizing about my ride this summer. It is vivid account, with many of the same worries and observations I had 4 years ago before trying to ride PBP. Will I ride too hard … Continue reading "When is a race not a race"- when it is Paris Brest Paris
Frameset is getting closer
I love the updates I get about my bike. look at this, it is starting to look awesome!
Seat stay cluster on my bike
My frame is jigged up, not brazed together, but more of a mock-up to see how everything fits together. It is really starting to look beautiful and I am getting excited.I talked with my painter yesterday, and I can't wait!
Stronglight chainrings for my Custom built bike
I thought I had thought of everything when it came to planning out my custom bike Simon Firth is building me but one collector friend reminded me how interesting older chainrings were. I have always loved these Stronglight Touriste chainrings were, and we have a set here that I have always coveted. So, I think … Continue reading Stronglight chainrings for my Custom built bike