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Univega frame salvaged from the dumpster behind my first job in Florida.

Photo features the world’s stupidest dog…Simon, the rat terrier — also known as “Whitey”, “Deputy Dawg” and “Dumptruck”.  He’s a sweetie, though, but don’t expect him to do any tricks!
Shimano Deore LX/XT components (thumb shifters, crankset, derailleurs).  Onza H.O. front brake, Avid Tri-Align rear […]

As featured TWICE on Bike Snob NYC:

Primo Tenderizers, Forte singlespeed conversion kit, generic stem and riser bars, SweetskinZ Nightwing tires.  It’s like a grown-up BMX bike and is perfect for urban bombing runs.

One of the early forays into foreign production…between 1984 and 1986, Trek used a Japanese factory to manufacture several road bike models.  Those Japanese craftsmen sure were talented — the lugwork and brazing is sublime!

Nothing special, parts-wise:  Weinmann rims on Formula flip-flop hubs, Bulletproof crankset, Dia-Compe 400 brakes, vintage Waveflo Titanium race saddle.  Check out […]

My all-time favorite bike…purchased new at the Bianchi factory store in Milano, Italy way back in 1983 (using money from my first job).

Campagnolo shifters and derailleurs, Ofmega crankset, BB and headset, Gipiemme Super-Corsa brakes.  Currently, I am running Matrix rims on Maillard “Helicomatic” hubs, but am in the process of building Velocity Aerohead/Aerohead OC rims […]

Trek SU200
Salsa Bell Lap drop bars
Tektro R200 Levers
Avid BB7 brakes
Dura-Ace 9sp Barcons, friction mode
Deore LX rear derailleur
Alivio crankset
Selle Anatomica saddle
Planet Bike Freddy Fenders Hardcore
Carradice SQR Slim Saddlebag
Princeton Tec SB3

Beach Beater Art Bike

1999 Ibis Alibi, well used at that…
XT Components

Manitou Minute 2 fork
Manitou Swinger 4 way air
Velocity rims on WTB Speedisc XC hubs
XT Drivetrain
Maxxis Minion 2.3 front & WTB Velociraptor rear
FSA Pig headset
Truvativ XR bars with Odi Lock-ons

Singlespeed(not fixed gear)
Wellgo clipless pedals
Reelights on non-driveside
Sette flat drop bars with Delta Aztec Grip System
Low Down Glow Tube(Blue)

Vassago ODIS 29er fork
Hayes Mags
SRAM X7 Drivetrain
Bontranger Superstock29er wheels
WTB Exiwolf 2.3
Truvativ Firex Cranks

2006 Gunnar Sport
Sherwood Forest candy metallic green
BRG Brooks B17
Carradice Kendal panniers
SKS fenders
DiNotte taillight, DiNotte 600L headlight

Sram X7 shifters and rear derailleur
Spinner Cargo Fork
Avid BB5 Disc Brakes
WTB Wheelsset
WTB Saddle
WTB Headset
TruVativ Blaze Crankset
SRAM cassette