Tuesday, September 22, 2009

tubes in/frames out + other stuff.......

the results of a final late night push on frame prep. Mark's bike looks hot!
the smooth fillet brazed joints compliment the new Phil Wood bottom bracket quite nicely. Fire Engine Red!

custom Paragon set up for one speeding and canti brakes.

progress on Robert's frame. tomorrow is seat stay day.........

got out on the western side of the peaks for a ride - it felt good! i'm feeling pretty strong right now. i'm able to go out on "actual rides" what i would consider a short mountain bike ride. Denise was actually surprised i climbed this as fast as i did, but conditions were absolutely perfect for traction.

nice meadows and ferns in between the aspen groves.

soon these will be all red, yellow and orange if the fall weather cooperates. it's been two falls that were unimpressive but three years ago the colors went off for a good month.

Denise shortcutting me with a pretty nice view of Arizona's highest peaks.

grinding it out to the finish. i was TIRED.

new goodie from Ron at King Cage - can you guess where it goes?

current high shop rotation stacks.........that's all for now. more later, i'll check back soon with progress. Steve.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

stem cap?

Kyle O said...

Does the cage replace a headset cap?

johncoe said...

cage goes on stem in place of top-cap?

simon z said...

Steve,
I cheated because I had to know. do you have any feedback on how the cage performs? it looks like a neat option, but i wonder if it would clutter the bar area. The red frame color with that phil wood bottom bracket looks super cool. Nice lookin frame!

steve garro said...

i don't think i'd ride with one every day, but for long distance or touring i think it's awesome - one bolt & you have more H2O in a very easy to reach position. Steve.

nalax said...

That red frame is pretty hot but I'm looking forward to the aspen shots!

Rody said...

Dude, you are so LUCKY! Last time I spotted a trail goddess in the wild she was gazing upon me with pity for how damn fat and slow I am...same mountians in the distance ;)

Keep rocking it out brother...

rody

Mimbres Man said...

That red bike is hot!
Glad you're getting out...I miss the fall riding season.
MM

Reedster said...

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