Grab some coffee, it’s gonna be a long one…

Went for a ride yesterday. Saw this monster of a salamander scuttling across the road as I climbed the Marshall Wall from Hog Island Oysters. That’s a 45 shoe for comparison. I tried to get it off the road, but the two times I tried to pick it up, it slipped out of my fingers and I didn’t really want to grab on tight (you know what I mean if you’ve tried to pick up something slimy that didn’t want to get picked up). Hope it didn’t get squished by a car. That’d be an ugly sound.

Built up a really cool Surly Cross Check. Well, actually just swapped out some parts. It’s going to be used as a commuter in the city. The new bars and fenders really change the bike’s personality. Sweet bike!

Finally got the Pereira Roaring 29er finished. Well, it’s waiting for the correct seat post which is back ordered.

There are a lot of really cool details.

Pacenti fork crown

Paul Components chain keep with lower edge filed for clearance from the inside of the White Ind. Eno crank.

The frame was built as a single speed, but the owner wanted to run it as a one-by-nine. I found some really nice aluminum cable guides from Jagwire that are held by a strong 3M double face tape. After locating the exact position for the guides, I masked off the location and scuffed the clear coat so the tape took a really good bond. I tested this method on a junker frame and it took a pair of needle nose pliers and a strong grip to peel the guide off. They are on there.

Because they are aluminum, the guides can be formed to the smaller diameter shape of the chain stay.

A Cunningham and a Steve Potts single speed came in for service and repair too. I don’t just work on new bikes.

And also had to deal with some bikes that aren’t quite like the ones above…

What’s that grinding sound?

Oh, my chain trying to saw through my derailleur cage.

What’s wrong with my cranks. It’s hard to turn them.

Could it be because the bearings are square?

(What’s playing: Muddy Waters Rosalie)