So it’s never to early to start thinking about our local framebuilders’ show, Minnecycle. I’ve been kinda building up a mental list of bikes to show at this year’s edition, and am trying to avoid bringing anything that I showed at the 2011 show.
Thus far, my list kinda looks like this:
1. Lugged commuter bike. I already have the frame and fork 95% complete. There’s some minor cosmetic…
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Well, it’s over, and man, I’m exhausted. Before I do anything else, though, I really need to thank a few people:
Alex from A-train Cycles, who kept me in good humor in the craziness leading up to the show, and who loaned me his fork fixture.
Josh from Three Stars Cycles, who helped me figure out how to assemble the Bringheli fixture, and gave me time on his fork blade bender.
AJ from…
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Holy crap, it’s over. I’ve got a lot to do today:
1. Import all of you who signed-up for email and schedule a thank-you email.
2. Upload images.
3. Go for a short ride.
4. Clean up garage/work area.
5. Spray paint the welding stand. Matte black!
6. Watch the Vikings.
7. Write recap.
8. Begin preparing October…
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Sure, you’ve heard all about this show lately, particularly here and in my personal blog. I’m still going to mention it here, anyway.
Minnecycle is this week! Friday and Saturday! It’s going to be awesome — and this year, four builders are brand-new to the show. You should come see everyone’s work!
Hope to see you…
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Part of my ongoing preparations for…
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It’s 1 a.m. I’ve had a very productive night. Tomorrow will be another amazingly productive evening.
As excited as I am to attend it as a builder, I sure will be happy when Minnecycle is…
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I have opted to not attend NAHBS this year — originally, I wanted to attend as a builder, but didn’t have enough built or the money for a booth. Then I wanted to attend just to see what the fuss was about. Again, money. Also: lack of PTO from regular job and other trips already in planning stages (Las Vegas/Fort Irwin, and a trip to Moab for some MTB riding and a side-trip to s…
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So this weekend I got a lot more bike stuff done than usual.
• Most notable is the addition of the email list. Subscribe now, and you can get $50 off your first purchase of a frameset (note: does not apply to custom racks, custom forks, or repair work). SPECIAL OFFER NO LONGER VALID.
• The most exciting news is that I got two inquiries about Reynolds 953 custom cyclocross frames.
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Due to my workload at the office and my wedding preparations, I am likely end up in a position where I am unable to make it to Minnecycle this year. The 29′er is further behind the curve than I’d like, and as a result, I don’t think I’ll be able to get it into a paint booth with enough time to be ready for the show. A little frustrating, but I am unwilling to cut corners on it in order to get…
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Hello, I’m Chevy Chase. And you’re not.
In all seriousness, it was another productive weekend on the bike front.
Friday, between jobs (I currently have an office gig and a part-time gig at a bike shop), I stopped at the Active Living Bike Expo, as Paul was there, and it’d give me a chance to meet Erik Noren of Peacock Groove. I only had a couple of hours there, but I helped them set up,…
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