And the single speed makes four!

Great news! My fourth bike is complete. I just took an old steel mountain bike frame that a customer gave me and turned it into a single speed. The frame is a mid-late 90's Trek Tru-Temper steel frame. As some of you may already know, I just love steel. It might be a touch heavier, but nothing rides like it. The component mix is also good. The wheels are a little on the cheap side and I'm having a tough time dialing in my Cane Creek Direct Curve brakes, but I'm very happy over all. What made tonight even better was that a few of my guys that were in the store (real bike guys, too!) rode it and told me how much they loved the bike. One of the guys even said it was nicer than one that we sell for $1700! It's going to be a fun spring. Oh...and this weekend, I'll be sure to post some photos and a full parts list.

New York City -- Thanksgiving

I visited New York City just after Thanksgiving. Although I spent a great deal of my first three years in NYC, I hadn't been back since. The sites, the pizza and the public transit were all just amazing. Did I mention the great pizza? Here are some pictures.

In front of the famous Rescue 1's House

A section of the fence around Ground Zero. Probably one of the most chilling and moving experiences in my entire life. Just to the left of this section was a man playing Amazing Grace on a flute over and over and over again. That was the only sound you could really hear. I think this sticker says it all.

The Brooklyn Bridge

Letting the Cat Out of the Bag

Never a good idea! Trust me! Cute? Try EVIL! She may look sweet, but this is only a ploy to bring you in closer so that she can attack. BEWARE!

The Flat Black Bike

There she is. My work in progress. Done except for buying the wheelset, installing the computer and replacing a brake cable. For those interested, here is the parts list:

-1987 Schwinn Road Frame made of Columbus Tru Temper Steel
-Old Anatomic Handlebars cut off and flipped over
-Salsa Grip Tape
-Profile Aero Bars
-Lizard Skins Bar Wrap
-Cane Creek 200TT Brake Levers
-Waterford Quill Stem
-Old 105 Caliper Brakeset
-Sun Race Downtube shifter (left side only)
-Black 105 Front Derailleur
-Ultegra Octalink Bottom Bracket
-FSA Gossamer Crank 53/39
-Old Cut Off Seatpost
-Specialized Avatar 155 Saddle
-Paul Components Melvin (The KEY to a "Dingle-speed"!)

My wheelset when built will have Paul High Flange Hubs, Velocity Deep-V Rims, Black 14/17 Double Butted Spokes and Gold Nipples.

I'll have more pictures up as soon as she's done. Stay tuned!