A couple years ago, I posted a build of a bike that was being raced at 2008 Single Speed World Championships in Napa, CA. Now, I’m posting another bike build that will be raced at the 2010 Single Speed World Championships in Rotorua, New Zealand. This bike has its roots in the 2008 SSWC race. […]
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I gotta say I had my doubts about this project when the owner presented it. However, in the end, this has to be one of the most incredible bikes to come through the work stand. The bike started off as a v-brake equipped WTB titanium Phoenix. The owner had a vision and I have to […]
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Sorry to do this. I don’t like long blog posts. End up not reading them at all or skimming too fast. Thought about multiple posts, but I just want to get this off my chest and get working on a really cool bike. You know what I’m talkin’ ’bout… So, here goes. Not going to […]
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It was bound to happen. The odds just weren’t with me. However, I’ll bounce back and right now there are several way bitchen bikes in the shop that will be in the stand soon. In the mean time, I give you my recent What’s in the Stand. “I’m not proud…or tired.” Guess, without looking it […]
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Friday was titanium day, that is for sure. It’s not always like this. Some days there’s a steel bike too. However, yesterday was most assuredly titanium day at Black Mountain Cycles. First up was a really sharp looking painted titanium Serotta cross bike that got a new stem and Salsa Woodchipper bars. The Campy 10s […]
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The past several days have seen more than my fare share of sweet bikes in the shop for repair or to be built. The level and quality even surpasses what I typically see. Top notch, all of them. The first one in the list of “to do’s” was an Ibis tandem that needed some help […]
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Maybe a set of wheels MacGyver would ride? This is the kind of wheel that needs to be under 95% of the road riders out there. The kind of wheel that can go anywhere, do anything. It’s got enough spokes. It’s easily serviced – anywhere. It’s pretty darn sexy in its unassuming simplicity. These are […]
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Really nice 95/96 Yeti suspension bike came in for a little work. It needed the cranks and spider to be sorted out to eliminate a wobble and some proper 5mm brake housing installed. What a great looking bike in the classic Yeti team color. (What’s playing: The White Stripes St. Andrew)
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This one is a bike I could own. A custom titanium Steve Potts “expedition” bike for a local rider. The owner’s plan is to ride the rails north and then turn south and ride back through secondary and dirt roads. Sounds like a fun adventure. But you’re probably wanting pictures. (What’s playing: John Doe & […]
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Been pretty busy this week. Repairs and and a little interview my Bakersfield & Beyond co-host, Amanda, and I did this week took up some time. Yep, we interviewed Merle Haggard on Tuesday and will air the interview tonight on KWMR. Tune in if you can. It’s going to be fun. And here are some […]
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I wasn’t able to make it to the ride, but sure enjoyed the after gathering. On Saturday, a bunch of friends organized a vintage mountain bike ride at China Camp. Plenty of great classic mountain bikes from the 80’s and 90’s. After the ride, everyone headed out to Black Mountain Cycles for food and beer. […]
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Yep, another Potts resto/rebuild. This one was Steve’s personal bike and is now in the hands of another local vintage bike aficionado. Like the white Potts mountain bike, it was ridden hard and put away totally filthy. After removing all the parts, and some serious time in a Dumonde Tech bath, fresh grease in all […]
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