Once again, just spreading the word.
bicyclists’ golden rule: ‘never buy a stolen bike…’
•October 14, 2007 • 2 CommentsTen Commandments of Bike Theft Prevention
I. Remember that your bicycle, no matter what type or condition it is in, is valuable and sellable merchandise to the bike thief.
II. As you ride, be alert for the possibility of an ambush.
III. Ideally, never leave your bike outside, locked or otherwise.
IV. If you park your bike outdoors, don’t leave it for long.
V. Outdoors or indoors, even in your home, lock your bike to something.
VI. Keep up with the latest anti-theft techniques by sharing horror stories with other cyclists.
VII. Be on the lookout for bike thieves. Anywhere many bikes are regularly parked you will eventually find bike thieves.
VIII. Register your bike, and carry its I.D. and serial number on your person.
IX. Report your stolen bike to the police, registered or not. Carry the police report number with you in case you spot the bike.
X. Don’t be afraid to press charges against the individual who bought your stolen bike. Bike theft would largely cease if people stopped buying stolen bikes.
– Taken from Frank Gresham, “Save Your Bike,” City Cyclist, November-December 1988.
a vote for fenders…
•October 13, 2007 • 4 CommentsA Public Service Announcement
People often only think of fenders as a way to prevent the ol’ skunk stripe of water & muck off their backs. However, the biggest benefactor of full fender goodness is the bicycle itself. Full fenders prevent water & such from getting thown up inside the frame through the headset & seat tube & bottom bracket. Once inside, corrosion then can quickly take place. I replaced two bottom brackets the other day. Here’s what I found inside.
Exhibit A: Steel frame
Exhibit B: Aluminum frame
surly karate monkey…
•October 6, 2007 • Leave a CommentHere is a bike I just got finished building from a bare frame today.
It’s a 22″ Surly Karate Monkey 29er. All black & all business.
three leading/three trailing laced wheel…
•October 5, 2007 • 6 CommentsHere is the matching wheel to the one a few posts prior.
It’s pretty much the same except for one major difference. This one has been laced up with a three leading/three trailing spoke design. It looks cool and makes for a strong wheel!
And here it is joining the other one on the bike.
motobecane single-speed conversion…
•September 29, 2007 • 3 Comments
Here is an old Motobecane ten speed converted into a single-speed.
If you look closely, there are two upcoming projects in the immediate background. Look forward to seeing them completed!
the purple crayon…
•September 24, 2007 • 3 CommentsHere is a bike I built for someone a while ago. It’s worth taking a look at!
It is even featured on the Fixed Gear Gallery (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/TomBullers.htm).
two bikes & a wheel…
•September 24, 2007 • Leave a CommentHere are some projects that have recently come out of the shop.
A Surly Cross-check frame-up build that was made into a single speed for commuting purposes.
A Salsa El Mariachi 29er frameset built into a 1×9 street savvy speed machine!
A Phil Wood track hub laced up to a Velocity Deep-V rim.
The Broken Spoke 