Faze Five.......Check!

Put on the Reynolds fork yesterday. There was a headset issue but that has been resolved. Added a few parts to her last night. The bar & stem is not staying on, just for the pics.

I still need an aero bar combo, brake levers and 9 speed bar-end shifters.

Captain.

Project Caonnondale TT.....Phase three complete!

Had a nice ride at camp with G-Ted that started around 8:00am today. Nice pace. Just quick enough to keep warm but not too fast that we couldn't breathe enough to talk. Took a few pics. G-Ted is such a 29er nut. Also, I was granted a chance to ride the Salsa Dos Niner. Wow, is all I can say. The bike is extremly light feeling on the trail. Very snappy. It's offers an unusual feeling. Unusual at first anyways. Once you start riding through the singletrack, and settle into a groove, I started to notice that the frame feels (and starts to even look) as though it is threading you around the twists & turns. Steering was effortless. The one inch of rear travel feels like two or three inches but without the wasted effort. The word "flow" comes to mind. I was impressed. Thanks G-Ted & Salsa for the test ride. Then, I had to get back on my Fort but the fun was not over. Gotta love the camp.

After the ride I headed to the spray booth to complete phase three of the tt project. Laid on the candy smoke, decals and clear coat. All went very well. I did run out of clear coat which left the seat tube (facing the tire) a little dull but the base coat is there to protect the metal. You will notice in one of the pics that the decals appear to silver. They are actually reflecting the light from my camera flash. They are reflective decals. Overall I think it is my best attempt at painting a frame all myself. Getting better everytime. I am starting to run out of quality frames to paint though.....

Captain

trail building

The girls helped me out a little the other day. We started some a few weeks ago. This weekend was phase two. I should be able to get close to 3/4 mi when we are done. Single track & double track. Here are a few pics. Obviously the need a good raking & lots of riding.

Captain.

Project Cannondale TT update

Finished the brushing of the bare metal this weekend. Next step is finishing up one custom decal. Saturday I may get to lay on the paint.

Light weight wheels....

Anyone thinking about dropping the cash for some lightweight wheels? You may need to rethink the subject before dropping the cash. G-Ted has a post on his blog that may change your mind. My take on it is unless you are only going uphill or racing crits the lightest wheels may limit your momentum.

Also, I have a rediculously heavy pair of road wheels for sale and the asking price just doubled.

Captain

I wish it were this EASY

Losing weight has just gotten a little bit easier. I wish. Pizza & no exercise tonight.

Treadmillin.....

Been treadmillin the last few days. About 2-3 miles. Mostly working on getting limber again. Been years since I ran. I am mostly walking really fast and then jogging for a bit. Then, I sprint for as long as I can. Did 10 mph for 45 seconds two nights ago. Last night I ran at 8mph for one minute. Felt pretty good too. I have been focusing on taking in really deep breaths which I think will help me with cycling. Taking a break tonight. Will ride rollers tommorrow night in the garage. Most likely be riding the fixie (which is still for sale).

Scroll down. The fixie price has been reduced again. $198.99

Get out and ride your bike or do something active.

Captain

Project Congdondale update

Here is a pic of what might be the only sticker to grace my "Project Congdondale TT" bike, other than the black reflective Cannondale Decals. I'm also still holding a secrect on what color I'm gonna lay on her sweet "brushed" aluminum tubes. (hint hint, brushed)


The sticker is a picture of Jesus in case you couldn't see that part. It says, "He died so you don't have to." That's always a good thing to remember. Everyday.


That's all for tonight folks... God bless.

Project Cannondale TT

AKA...Congdondale!


The project has officially begun. Blasted her down to the bare metal today. Picked up some custom decals that are black and reflect light. Sweet! I have decided on a color but am keeping that a secret for now. More on that soon.




Anyone need a fixie? Scroll down. Price reduced. Now $199. ***That includes delivery.

***delivery is when you drive to my house and put a leg over the fixie and ride her home yourself.

That's all for now folks.

Captain Bob