Mike = done
Between trips to the dentist (I need 4 freaking crowns, good lord) and fighting a bit of a hangover (neighbors came over and wine was opened...) I actually got a bike finished today.And here you...
View ArticleCouple random things back from the powdercoater
Apologies for the lack of posts this week, all my old climbing buddies are in town for the OR show so I've been socializing and riding (and even building bikes a bit) rather than posting.Finished up...
View ArticleBeginner's luck?
Redcoat says:Inaugural ride complete!Ride is very smooth, you can be proud... balance is easy, really doesfeel like riding my own bike but with a different weight distribution.Back fits Sarah well, and...
View ArticleMartin - done
Here it is, still naked and freshly soaked to remove flux:Now, geometry geekiness:-69/73 head and seat angles, 93mm trail-61.5 (24.2") effective toptube and 66.9cm front center-41cm (16.1") actual and...
View ArticleNo longer made in the USA?
As some of you may know, Fox is filing for an IPO. Buried in the SEC filing is this little gem:"Improve operating and supply chain efficienciesWe intend to improve operating margins in the medium term...
View ArticleRandom Saturday Night Photo
...taken by me! I actually hosed off Stupidmobile this afternoon and figured this was probably the cleanest it would be for a long time.Random thoughts:-40cm chainstays are still awesomely fun.-I might...
View ArticleRandom Sunday Night Photo
...Sarah's got a scientist friend in town so I'm working overtime. Some post mounts for an industry pal's fork here. Kind of a PITA to do these on my forks but the world has moved on from ISO,...
View ArticleBueller? Paging Eric Nutter
Eric, your bike has been done for a while now and I haven't heard anything from you via email or gotten a response to my phone calls - please call or email me, let's get this bike in your hands and...
View ArticleToothpocalypse!
I'm about halfway through my multitude of dental appointments (4 crowns, some fillings that need to be replaced, it sucks) and I have been sort of managing to get some work done as well. Here's James'...
View ArticlePhoto Sunday!
We're off to the zoo in a few minutes. Thanks to Tom (who is now a CTR finisher!), Fuentes, and Megan for the photos!
View ArticleQuick rant: I'm tired of "enduro" everything
I'm going to show my age here, but I'm getting fed up with the constant use of the word "enduro" for new bikes, clothes (hey, Mavic invented baggies!), races, etc. And honestly I'm fed up with the...
View ArticlePics from Nate!
Wasatch Crest, baby! 650b, Fox, King, Stan's, Thomson - all the good stuff.Also, Bueno Ave, SLC.
View ArticleBill's 36er!
Yep, it's another 36er! No fancy colored rims this time but I think she still looks pretty sharp!Thanks to Bill for the photos. And yes, that is probably the only XX1 equipped 36er on earth. Great...
View ArticleRandom photos of stuff I finished up
...Bean has a cold so this is all you get, a few pictures and no words. Colors are "Red Baron" (ie ~RAL3000), JC Black, and no powder yet.
View ArticleCurved... down?
Max's front triangle. He wanted the downward curve for standover, and, I think, just to be a little different since almost everyone these days seems to want an upward-curved toptube (when was the last...
View ArticleThe Ericmobile!
140mm of single-pivot plushness, baby (actually, it gets more like 150mm, but who's counting?)Not sure if I ever posted geometry numbers on this bad boy, I'll check on that later tonight.Edit: Nope,...
View ArticleMax - done!
Details to follow, here are a couple of photos.Edit: Ok, geometry info. -71.5 HTA, 77mm trail, 63.2cm front center. Max likes snappy handling and the front wheel tucked in close. We tried to move the...
View ArticleHang on, Boulder!
To all my pals in Boulder, be safe, we're thinking about you here! Call me and update me, or just say hi - we're worried about you!For those not familiar: massive flooding. Boulder is practically...
View ArticleSlow days!
I've been (remotely) trying to deal with the flooding of our place in Boulder (luckily a friend lives there and is doing great work helping deal with the damage) so I've been slow answering emails and...
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