Cycling

A letter to MTB enthusiasts from IMBA: What do you enjoy most about riding? Is it the thrill of rolling down the trail or the stunning beauty of the landscapes we ride through? For me it’s both. Testing my riding skills on well-built trails is an amazing experience. And there’s something unique and magical about … Read more

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

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

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