I created three different build kits for the cross frame and posted them on this here blog (link here). I think each one represents a different personality for a bike build. I’ll get three kits done up for the road frames soon and get them their own page on the blog as well. Update on […]
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I’ve been continually blown away by the response to my cross frames. And they aren’t even here yet. They’ll be here Monday, though. Provided the broker and trucker get everything coordinated as it was described to me. I’d like to thank everyone who I’ve talked to and who have ordered frames. An update on frame […]
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For years, I rode with 23 tires on my road bike. Always inflated to 100 psi front and rear. At about 170-175 lbs., I felt that pressure was perfect for me. And Bernard Hinault told me. About 5 or 6 years ago, I designed one of my favorite all time bikes for Masi – the […]
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All this talk and waiting for frames has left me not riding as much the past week or so. And we’ve been having some spectacular weather! (To my snow bound brethren, do not read the next couple of sentences.) And the spectacular weather isn’t finished with the area yet. It’s supposed to hit 70 here […]
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Thought folks might want a frame update. These things don’t usually take this long as it had been my experience that once stuff arrives in port from a long overseas voyage, it’s usually a couple of days to get through customs and on a truck to the final destination. Usually. Seems customs took a special […]
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First, an update on frame delivery. Seems customs wants to take a closer look at the shipment so they pulled the frames for a “manifest hold” to do a more intensive exam. Grrrrrrr. They’re just bike frames! So, my estimate of receiving them this week will likely be delayed to next week. As I get […]
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I’ve been clearing out space and organizing the past week to make room for the incoming frames. I’ve been lucky to have been able to display a few Steve Potts bikes that are owned by a friend, but they are now on their way back to him. Now the top shelf consists of my bikes […]
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Finally tracked down someone yesterday to talk to about the incoming ocean shipment of my frames. Because I haven’t exactly imported anything, I think what happens next is I arrange for a broker to get my frames through customs and to a truck and to me (simplified version). Yesterday, I arranged for the broker to […]
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Following the track of the Ever Elite, I know it made port in Oakland last Friday. Crossed under the Golden Gate Bridge just before noon. Now I’m waiting for a call from the freight forwarder who will deliver the frames on their final leg of the journey. I’ve got the south end of the shop […]
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So, the red Potts was finished on Thursday (well, actually Friday morning because I overhauled the Campy BMX pedals on Friday) and then this white Potts CCR (Cross Country Racer) came in to be built up yesterday. Can’t get much better than this. Especially when pizza from Cafe Reyes and coffee from Toby’s is involved […]
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Two days in a row, two old Steve Potts bike builds/restos. One from 1983, the other from around ’93. One red, one white. This one here is the 1983 red one and it has some interesting details that were really fun to figure out and dial in. So, sit back and get ready for a […]
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Apparently, the ship tracking doesn’t really work over open water. However, the Ever Elite has made port in Los Angeles and will be in the port of Oakland tomorrow. At least, that’s the schedule. Frames should be here SOON! So, if you still find yourself wanting an orange cross frame or a champagne road frame, […]
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