When awesome things come in more than one color I have a very difficult time.
hats: j. pressman + shoes: sperry
decisions part deux
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The Rules
8. Saddles, Bars, and Tires2:
- Match the saddle to the bars and the tires to black; or
- Match the bars to the color of the frame at the top of the head tube and the saddle to the color of the frame at the top of the seat tube and the tires to the color where they come closest to the frame; or
- Match the saddle and the bars to the frame decals; or
- Black, black, black
11. The minimum number of bikes one should own is three. The correct number is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.
42. A rider’s handlebars on their road bike must always be lower than their saddle. The minimum allowable tolerance is 4cm; there is no maximum, but people may berate you if they feel you have them too low.
44. Handlebars will be mounted parallel to the ground or angled slightly upward. While they may never be pointed down at all, they may be angled up slightly; allowed handlebar tilt is to be between 180 and 175 degrees with respect to the level road.
46. The seating area of a saddle is to be visually level, with the base measurement made using a spirit level. Based on subtleties of saddle design and requirements of comfort, the saddle may then be pitched slightly forward or backward to reach a position that offers stability, power, and comfort. If the tilt of the saddle exceeds two degrees, you need to go get one of those saddles with springs and a thick gel pad because you are obviously a big pussy.
Just some of my favorites/ones I agree with most. See the complete list of rules here from Velominati.
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Security
The lining of my incase sleeve is starting to pull apart so I’ve been browsing etsy for something a little more durable and maybe a bit unique. Plus I’d like to have some cargo space for a charger and headphones. I’m leaning towards the denim number with quilted lining, safe and classy.
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Soundtrack
I’ve never been one to really appreciate hippie music but I’ve been addicted to the soundtrack from Zabriskie Point, a film made by Michelangelo Antonioni who was also responsible for Blow Up (also with a great soundtrack by The Yardbirds and Herbie Hancock). The track listing is heavy on Pink Floyd and Gerry Garcia but the bonus improvised tracks are what are really special. Turn on, tune in, and drop out.
The love scene featuring Gerry doing his thing, and some earthy lovers doing theirs.
both French and English lp covers, I prefer the French ofcourse…
Lace a Brooks Saddle
When the leather starts to sag and give less support than it used to then it’s time to tighten it back up by lacing the sidewalls.
1. Measure the holes evenly (or somewhat close to) and drill both sides about a quarter of an inch from the edge. The size of the holes really depends on what kind of laces you intend on using. Six or eight should do- don’t drill an odd number of holes unless you want to tie off on the outside of the saddle!
2. I’ve seen people do some intricate lacing but whatever gets the job done. Certain areas can be tightened different to your preference.
3. Knot the ends or do something fancy to your liking.
4. Keep riding for another five years and then think about getting a new one.
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my next build
I’ve been contemplating building a townie bike for some time now, the closest I got was swapping out my bullhorns for a set of porteur bars but the geometry of a track frame still isn’t quite relaxed enough. The other day I happened across a seemingly true 700c wheel on the sidewalk with a shimano coaster hub. Luck! I’ve been browsing local used bike shops (via bike!) for the right parts and light lugged frame. Above are a couple bikes I happened across that are giving me some ideas of what to do with my next build.
cork grips 