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Local Builders: Black Sheep Bikes

jrose — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:08:47 +0000

With a focus on titanium framesets, simple drivetrains, unique frame geometry and some insanely large weelset options, Black Sheep Custom Bikes is a high end bike nut’s dream come true. Based in Fort Collins, the shop offers quite a few frame models as well as custom build options and help with build kits. Prices are definitely not for the timid, but if it’s literally time to trade in the car for a bike, it might be the right choice (even if you need to throw in the extra cash).

New Classic: Selle Italia Turbo

jrose — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:43:40 +0000

Standard issue back in the day for all mtn bikes worth their salt and recently reissued for rekindling that old Turbo romance. Might be a good way to set yourself apart from the B-17 crowds.

Round Town: Panda Bicycles

jrose — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:18:27 +0000

Fort Collins based bamboo bicycle manufacturers Panda Bicycles had a nice little write up in the CSU online news today.

Off the Hanger: Ride to the Pond

jrose — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:32:46 +0000

Starting the weekend rides to a cluster of ponds in town for some water splashing, mud caking and fish watching with the little ‘en.

Helmets – Pro-tec and Pro Rider Toddler
Pack – Parrott Canvas
Tee – Star Wars
Shirts – Brooks Brothers Madras and Crew Cuts Thistle
Shorts – Wild Things (OK, I’m a little obsessed) and Old Navy Kid’s Camp Shorts
Shoes – Kayland Men’s Comet Approach Shoes (I’ve always liked the stiffness of approach shoes for biking with strapped toe clips) and Toddler Vasque Hiking Boot (no clue if this is a legit site, but sheesh those are cool kicks)
Snacks – Clif Mojo (much preferred over the paste bars) and Snack Trap filled with whatever we can find, preferably not rocks)
Bike – Salsa Vaya
Trailer – Chariot Cheeta One

Bridgestone MB-0

jrose — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:21:36 +0000

What appears to be a ’91 MB-0 up for grabs on the Bay right now, $850 and the reserve hasn’t even been met. Pretty small frame, 46cm, but I bet it will still be a battle at the end. More reading about the MB-0 via Sheldon.

Daihatsu Mud Master-C

jrose — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:44:00 +0000

2007 4wd concept van that has the option of 3rd row seating, truck like bed or even a mini crane. Pics via Next Autos.

Peugeot ’85 Catalog

jrose — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:09:22 +0000

Whoever art directed this shoot seriously nailed it. Looks like it could be pulled straight from the latest issue of Wallpaper. Oh, the bikes aren’t bad either . . . via Re-cycle.

Colnago Mexico Hermann Frame

jrose — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:15:26 +0000

Current Ebay watching . . . I’m sure this will skyrocket, thankfully.

New Build

jrose — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:00:39 +0000

Finally got around to building up the Raleigh single speed cyclocross frame I purchased last year. Seems like it would be a dandy production model, but that’s just me I guess. The build definitely added a new set of skills to the life toolbox, mostly think more, wrench less.

Signal Cycles

jrose — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:27:22 +0000

Dead solid, all around. Signal Cycles.