Recently finished this little beauty. By little, I mean it’s smaller than what I ride. But then just about everything is little by comparison. Sweet custom Steve Potts titanium 29″er with a Type II fork. All told, this rocket ship weighed in at 21 pounds, 3 ounces without pedals. Pretty dang respectable. The build is […]
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There’s just something so personal about handbuilt wheels compared to factory built, off-the-shelf wheelsets. Yet, in today’s bike market, the factory wheel seems to rule. I’m sure there are fine examples out there. However, they are the easy way out. Walk into a bike shop, buy a set of wheels, walk out, slap ’em on […]
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I’ll admit it. One of my shortcomings is I’m not a very good sales person. Probably not the best thing for someone who owns a retail shop. As a result, I don’t do as good of a job at getting the word out about things I’ve got for sale in the shop as I should. […]
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I’ve been working for this for over three years. It was a slow process. It was also a huge learning experience. I’d done similar types of work involving the design and specification of frames and bikes. However, I’d not managed or undertake the whole process from design to purchasing to receiving to payment. That’s about […]
Filed under: Black Mountain Cycles frames
Friday 12/24 – Monday 12/27: ClosedBack on Tuesday 12/28. Happy Holidays! And here’s some must see youtube. I like the story of the water boys about about 20 minutes. Don’t think the domestiques raid convenience stores these days. (What’s playing: Muddy Waters 19 Years Old)
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Always a good sign. Pictures of the production frames fresh from the paint line. Final checks and packing should be happening this week. Soon, soon, soon… Somehow, the green floors of the Taiwanese bike factories is somehow comforting. (What’s playing: Faultline Radio on KWMR)
Filed under: Black Mountain Cycles frames
What’s in the stand today? A Masi Gran Criterium from Carlsbad, that’s what. Based on the serial number (MC53 for Masi Carlsbad 53cm followed by 0782), it should have been made in 1976. The original owner hadn’t ridden it for years and wanted, not a restoration, but a resurrection. Clean all the parts, buff the […]
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The wilds of New York’s Central Park, Strawberry Fields, the park dedicated to the memory of John Lennon, to be precise. Blog reader John, visited Strawberry Fields on the anniversary of John Lennon’s death and forwarded the photo below. Somber in deed. (What’s playing: John Lennon Imagine)
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Really neat early ’80s fillet-brazed Ritchey road frame came in for a Phil bottom bracket onto which a set of Mavic cranks got bolted. Best thing about this old beauty is it’s going to get ridden and not stuck on a shelf. 😉 Funny thing, on my flickr page, someone added this photo to a […]
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There’s still a few tweaks I need to make but after 3+ years, I think it’s time for a change. to the appearance of the ole blog. Sound off if you like it, don’t like it, or actually couldn’t care less. I’ve got thick skin. (What’s playing: KWMR Sonic Sunspots)
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Sorry for not posting much info recently to keep those folks with deposits updated, but rather than guessing at updates, I wanted to have my ducks in a row. So, after sorting out some details with the frames, decals, paint…I have confirmation that the frames were received by the painter after passing all the QC […]
Filed under: Black Mountain Cycles frames
SOLD! Thanks, Smitty! Another used bike for sale is a mid-90s Merlin titanium mountain bike. It’s decked out in a complete Shimano XTR M900 group (sorry, the quick releases are missing). Seat post and stem are Thomson. The Flite seat in the photo isn’t included so you’ll have to find your own seat. Judy SL […]
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