Archive for the 'General' Category

2008 Raleigh Detour 3.0

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

This is the second bike that I have had as an adult. The last one was a men’s Diamondback. It was way too big for me so I decided to get a new bike. I opted for a hybrid. My husband likes to ride off road and I just want to stay in shape. I […]

Raleigh Grand Prix Single Speed

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Sun Uno

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

This bike is a Sun Uno purchased from Fly Bike Shop in Denver. It is pretty much stock with the exception of decal removal and reflective tape application. Oh, i put on a kickstand too.
More about it here.

Armstrong Single Speed

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

This Armstrong 10 speed was converted to a single speed with a Sturmey Archer coaster brake. The bike began as a found frame and fork. Every part is from a separate source.
You can read more about this bike here.

Raleigh Public Utility Bike

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

This pub cruiser was offered by Raleigh in 2006. Additions to it include the front rack for bringing brews back home, and full fenders. The frame gusset is a bottle opener.

Easy Racers “BOBish” Tour Easy

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

This is my ‘06 Easy Racers “BOBish” Tour Easy. It was built up from a framset by Rick Steele at Gold Country Cyclery in Shingle Springs, CA. The paint is custom British Racing Green. I hand picked most of the parts myself, with some assistance from Rick. It’s a perfectly comfortable, reliable, and confidence inspiring […]

Swobo Folsom

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Footbike USA Track

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Click here for specs and a review of this Footbike

Lightning

Friday, April 18th, 2008

new 9-2-5

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Ibex Custom RSR B27

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

This frame was given to us by Ibex Bikes to do a project build up.

My Cross Check Commuter

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Surly Cross Check
Stock Crank, stem, Fork, brakes
Nitto 48cm Noodle Bar
Woodys (brand) Fenders
Nexus 8 Hub
Nexus Generator Hub
B&M IQ Fly Headlight, B&M Tail light
Hebie Chainglider Chainguard
Tubus Logo Rack
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700×40c Tires
Dual Leg Kickstand
Shimano SPD/Platform combo pedals
Velo Orange Leather Bar Covers and Mud Flap
Brooks Champion Flier Special Saddle
Cane Creek Gummy Brake Levers
Boulevard Brewing “Smokestack Series” Cork Bar […]

home-made cruiser

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

This is one of the bikes I have made in my garage. The first one was a chopper with a very long fork, but it was almost unrideable. This one was shorter at first, but later I enlengthened it and added rear suspension (air). It feels quite comfortable to ride.

As you can see my garage […]

Echo Hifi (trials)

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

This is the bike I use for all my trials competitions.
I love the high Bottom bracket and the short chainstays.

Wheelbase: 1085 mm
Headtube angle: 71 degrees
Chainstays: 375 mm
BB Height: +55 mm
BB Shell width: 68 mm
Frame & Forks: Echo Hi fi - aluminum
Brake(s): Magura HS 33 hydraulic brakes
Crankset: Middleburn Pro trials
Chain: KMC 810
Pedal – VP cage
Rims […]

Specialized Hotrock 16

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

My son’s Specialized Hotrock 16. I bought it from Play It Again Sports, and it was pink at the time. Sand paper, primer and blue paint with silver flake fixed that.