Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian I had a peek at the Wabi Cycles website the other day, and saw this stem that Richard is considering offering. The clamps are investment castings carefully brazed to oval cromoly tubing, then everything gets polished before a clear coat is applied. Damn sexy! Of course, that kind of hand-crafted art doesn’t come cheap. He … Read more
With my focus this year shifting from mostly cycling to covering more outdoor activities, High Peak’s offer to let me try out their Alpinismo 45 backpack couldn’t have come at a better time. My current pack is sized just a bit too small for day-long adventures, and after seven years, was starting to show its … Read more
I got a little busy with some other side projects, and even got to do a bit of hiking last week when I took a few days off work. During that time, a few forum members asked how this project was going. So here it is, about as naked as when it left the hands … Read more
Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to test two similarly-priced, but completely different, hydration packs. The folks at Geigerrig were kind enough to send me their Rig 700, and when I approached CamelBak about a comparable pack for a comparison, they provided their Charge 450. Both carry at least two liters … Read more
Didn’t have enough time over the weekend to finish stripping the frame, but it’s nearly there. The lugs and junctions are all that’s left to finish up. Here’s a few teaser photos: It actually looks much nicer in person. Careful sanding, so I can keep the edges nice and sharp. You can clearly see the … Read more
I’ve decided to take a break from writing. While I’ve still got some reviews going on, I’ll continue with the hands-on parts, and finish the writing later. In the meantime, a neighbor was gracious enough to donate an unwanted Univega Nuovo Sport. It’s got a decent lugged and brazed frame, 2×6 twelve speed, and Araya … Read more