I’m Good To Go
Found this on one of my favorite sites, Things Organized Neatly.
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Sycip
The Sycip is almost complete. I am waiting on brake levers, and once they are installed, it’ll be good to go. A full parts listing will follow once it’s complete.
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Forever Bicycles by Ai Weiwei
I give credit to Tracko for alerting me to this piece. An amazing image of an amazing piece by Ai Weiwei via Rusty Break.
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Sycip Part 4; Avid Shorty Ultimate
I got the call that these Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes came in yesterday. Choosing brakes for the cross project was tough. There are many choices that are qualified to be on a top notch build such as this. Finally, I decided to go back to my mountain biking days, and use what I think is the standard bearer for brakes in that discipline. Avid have always made a quality product, which was evidenced by the demand for these brakes. I apparently got one of the last remaining sets left at QBP, which is to say that cross is growing in popularity and Avid are on everyones’ radar. I am really looking forward to this bike being built. Soon, very soon.
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Swrve Blk Label Shorts
The Swrve Blk Label Shorts are altering my habits. I am becoming one of those people that regularly wears shorts on even the coldest days. It’s not my fault. It’s the fault of the people over at Swrve who have created shorts that have become the one and only constant in my wardrobe. They are really comfortable as well as practical. On the bike they perform exceptionally. Soon, very soon, I will have to wear pants again, but for now it’s the Blk Label Shorts.
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BH Ultralite
BH Bicycles are now being carried by Competitive Cyclist. The BH Ultralite is at the top of the list of most desirable bikes available today. 747 grams for a size 54 is no small feat. There are very few frames available that are less than 800 grams. A big price comes along with the light weight, $4300.00 for the frameset. It would be great fun building this bike up with a selection of lightweight parts such as the eecycleworks brakes and crank, and a light wheelset, such as Chris King R45’s laced to Stan’s rims. My guess is that a complete bike at around 12 pounds is more than possible.
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Icebreaker LS Commute Zip Thru
The Icebreaker LS Commute Zip Thru is really comfortable. I’ve had it a couple of weeks, and it is appropriate for everything. Inside, outside, and especially on the bike. 98% Merino and 2% Lycra, it feels and looks excellent. There are some nice touches to set it apart like the red zipper, red stitching, and a small but bright reflective strip on the back shoulder. I’ve been riding to work in it, and the cold mornings are perfect for the Merino. It keeps me quite warm, but as I heat up, it pulls away moisture. When I arrive at work, I am not a sweaty mess, which is a definite plus when you have no change of clothes. It washes well in the machine, warm or cool water, and dries quickly laying flat. It is a perfect fall and winter item that can be traced back to its source via the Baacode. Each garment has a code that when inputed on their website will tell you the origin of the Merino used in your garment. Their website also goes into detail about every aspect of Icebreaker’s ethical practices in the production of their clothing. It’s a good website with lots of information, and is worth a look. Good stuff all around.
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Velo Cult Bike Swap @ Golden Saddle
This could be very interesting.
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Sycip Part 3; Phil Wood Bottom Bracket
This Phil Wood Bottom Bracket arrived on Saturday for the Sycip. It’s my second Phil bottom bracket, and like the first, it’s hard knowing that once installed you never get to see it again. The polished stainless steel is beautiful to look at. A lot of love goes into making the perfect bottom bracket from the folks at Phil.
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