Had these two really nice, classic mountain bikes come in recently for some work. The Ritchey P-23 had a problem with the headset. Namely that the headset would not stay in adjustment and would loosen while riding. The problem turned out to be the cable hanger. The shape of the hanger where it fit over […]
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My buddy Gary and his son Henri came up last weekend to build Henri’s new high school NorCal League race bike. Our mutual friend Joel Smith at Tomac Bikes supplied the Tomac Cortez frame. The great guys at WTB supplied wheels, tires, and seat. My friend Matt V, GM of FSA, was kind enough to […]
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Ric Hjertberg of Wheelsmith fame is a pretty smart fellow. I enjoyed the bit he wrote on his Wheel Fanatyk blog about the over-the-top bikes that make the biggest waves at the handbuilt bike shows. It’s what’s not there that is the most beautiful. It’s no coincidence that the two pieces of art that I […]
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These are from Shawn down in San Carlos showing his Ritchey P-21 and what looks like a Ritchey Softail with the shock hidden by that dang bottle (edit: it’s actually one of the first Ritchey Plexus that Tom built). That’s San Francisco Bay in the background of the second shot. (What’s playing: They Might Be […]
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How’s this? Am I closer. (What’s playing: Talking Heads Pulled Up)
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Another installment courtesy of Jason from Salsa, aka Gnat. I’m really quite honored that Jason, with all his industry contacts and the fact that he works at Salsa, chooses a Black Mountain Cycles bottle and strategically positions it for the photo 😉 . Thanks Jason. Photo below is courtesy Jason Boucher and the image can […]
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To appease the folks that think the only bikes that make it into my stand are really cool vintage, bikes, I offer this. (What’s playing: The Paladins You’re So Fine)
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I don’t know why folks who are looking to buy vintage Steve Potts bikes can’t find them. Heck, it’s like they are a dime-a-dozen out here. Here is a prime example of a Potts bike. This was Steve’s personal bike and was recently (I hesitate to use the word “rescued” but it works) rescued from […]
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And no, I did not just go out and buy a new mug. (What’s playing: Elton John Someone Saved My Life Tonight)
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Been a while since I rode the Marshall Wall loop. A simple 35-ish mile loop out Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Rd – Hicks Valley Rd. – Marshall-Petaluma Rd. – and back Highway 1. Some decent climbing – 2,400 total, and it should be noted that what goes up, must come down. During the 13 mile stretch from […]
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Here’s a teaser/preview of an upcoming “What’s in the Stand” post. Hand signed Steve Potts frame. And that’s all you get this Monday! (What’s playing: Peter Case Every 24 Hours)
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One of the blogs I follow is my friend, Marty’s and his bike shop blog The Prarie Peddler. He posted some pictures taken at the North American Handbuilt Bike Show today. As I’m looking at the photos, I’m thinking, first that the bikes he chose as his favorites could also very well be mine. It […]
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