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Or your place of employment.

Even without the license plate you can tell by the architectural style he lives in a home built between 1986-1992. In Sac my guess would be Natomas or the Pocket. Not that I'm a detective or anything. :p

your time frame is correct, but the location is off.

this bike actually has a name, even though, as a rule, I don't usually name them....

here is Phoenix...

http://www.pacfit.com/alfana.jpg

Nice Bianchi. I'd be great to see it in person soon :)

Nice Bianchi. I'd be great to see it in person soon :)

hope you are doing well, Henry. It would be good to get out and do a ride again soon.

been lurking for a bit, so i thought i'd post:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2098962127_f756500649.jpg?v=0

i'm sure you are all familiar with this view

new to the sport, came in from riding a motorbike
i now ride everyday to/from work and i haven't bought a gallon of gas in about 3 months.


so i say "Hello" and thanks to all who post,
you make my day at work that much more bearable

Welcome, Artichoke. Going gas-less is liberating. Hope to see you on a ride sometime soon.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3217/img2914mf5.jpg

been lurking for a bit, so i thought i'd post:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2098962127_f756500649.jpg?v=0

i'm sure you are all familiar with this view



Hello Artichoke! Is that Highway 24 down below just before the tunnel?

new to the sport, came in from riding a motorbike
i now ride everyday to/from work and i haven't bought a gallon of gas in about 3 months.

Welcome Artichoke! And that's a great achievement! :beer:

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3217/img2914mf5.jpg

niceeeeee :beer:
what are the specs?

niceeeeee :beer:
what are the specs?Thanks. :)

IRO special edition group buy frame and fork, IRO wheels, Shimano 600 Arabesque cranks, Nitto seatpost of some sort, Brooks B17 Champion Special saddle, no-name (Kalloy, maybe) stem, Soma Major Taylor bars, Velo Orange elkhide bar wrap.

the way you took that picture is such a tease. looks kinda like half nekid :) in the dark.
any detailed shots? the bike slut in me just kicked in.

I had to do some digging, but I found some pictures I took right after I built it up. It has temporary pedals, a ridiculous stem, and various other inaccuracies, but here you go:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7916/img2766vz4.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7916/img2766vz4.jpg) http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5820/img2760kq2.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5820/img2760kq2.jpg) http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/456/img2778vx3.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/456/img2778vx3.jpg) http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2205/img2792ug6.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2205/img2792ug6.jpg)

thanks :beer:

Bye bye Swift. Hello Bike Friday.

http://www.zaftig.net/images/articles/bikefriday1.jpg

A new folder enters the stable...

A new folder enters the stable...

Nice, congrats! :beer:

Still dreaming after a folder for my next bike.

Will be hopefully renting again in Singapore next weekend.

msincredible, how's the unicycle riding going?

Slowly. :o

I can mount, dismount and ride around fine as long as I have a hand on a wall. But I don't dare let go for more than a second.

Haven't had that much time to practice, between travel, being swamped with work, and a twisted knee (seems to be all better now).

Slowly. :o

I can mount, dismount and ride around fine as long as I have a hand on a wall. But I don't dare let go for more than a second.

Haven't had that much time to practice, between travel, being swamped with work, and a twisted knee (seems to be all better now).

Ouch! How did you manage to do that?:eek:

So, when are we going to see you on youtube displaying your mad skills on that unicycle.?;)

Latest disposition of my beloved Redline Cyclocross bike:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2264871313_e80ffe7d52.jpg

I thought the frame was salvageable but nay. I had the frame alignment checked and it was bent to the left by 1/4". Since the rear drop outs were in perfect alignment, I'd guess the front triangle is bent. Forks were definitely bent and wheels are not fixable. The hubs seem OK so I'm having them rebuilt with DT Swiss R1.2 rims. Now to find a suitable replacement cross bike by autumn.

I do have the other parts that were salvageable too... 105 STI shifters, stem, black 105 cranks, Dura Ace Octalink BB, XTR med-cage RD, LX cantis, American Classic seatpost, etc.

Ouch! How did you manage to do that?:eek:

This is even more :o

I was doing maintenance on my boyfriend's motorcycle and stupidly managed to drop it on myself, sandwiching myself between his bike and my bike (which fortunately didn't fall over). For a minute I thought I had broken my leg. :rolleyes:


So, when are we going to see you on youtube displaying your mad skills on that unicycle.?;)

Haha, I'll let you know, don't hold your breath though! :p

This is even more :o

I was doing maintenance on my boyfriend's motorcycle and stupidly managed to drop it on myself, sandwiching myself between his bike and my bike (which fortunately didn't fall over). For a minute I thought I had broken my leg. :rolleyes:

:cringe: You dropped a motorcycle on yourself?!:eek:

And yet you are back on your Orbea. You truly are incredible.

So what was it like to be an "miss incredible/duc sandwich"?:D
Glad you came out relatively OK.

So what was it like to be an "miss incredible/duc sandwich"?:D

Painful. And confining.

Hopefully it was one of those "once in a lifetime" experiences.

:lol:

Good thing you're into bikes instead of cars... otherwise we'd be visiting you in the hospital wearing Henry's plastic vest! Doh!

Glad you are doing okay though!

Here's my Rivendell frame which I got back today from the painter. It had developed a crack in the joint between the seatpost & one of the seat stays which had to be re-brazed, so it was a good opportunity for a bit of other minor work on hte frame & a new paint job. I stayed with the original color, it's really nice.

It's now being built up at Robinson Wheelworks.

Rick at D&D did a fabulous paint job, the picture doesn't do it justice. I'll try to get better photos when it's built up.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/Dusty/IMG_0002.jpg

I'm so psyched! :D

Beautiful.

Beautiful.
+100 and x1,000

new ride. still waiting for a DEDA 100 (gun metal) Stem and new tires.

new ride. still waiting for a DEDA 100 (gun metal) Stem and new tires.

Nice Build jinws. I like your choice of components, especially the Red group and the crank. There are three Bott CF bikes that I know of now, along with Gee3's. Anyone else? I have not start my build yet, no time. What headset did you use? Gee3 has the Cane Creek IS2 and he was concerned because there is about a 1mm gap between the upper bearings and the cap on his.

Life is better with a red spoke!

Nice Build jinws. I like your choice of components, especially the Red group and the crank. There are three Bott CF bikes that I know of now, along with Gee3's. Anyone else? I have not start my build yet, no time. What headset did you use? Gee3 has the Cane Creek IS2 and he was concerned because there is about a 1mm gap between the upper bearings and the cap on his.

I'm using the IS2, there is a gap, and from what I've read in other posts, it is normal. In fact, the gap is designed in by CC. My build was inspired by a BF member in NorCal. I forgot is SN but his real name is Ramon, great climber. He's got the frame with Campy and Ksyrium ES.

I forgot is SN but his real name is Ramon, great climber. Do you mean Bostic (the guy whose post is right above yours :) ) ?

Do you mean Bostic (the guy whose post is right above yours :) ) ?

Thanks, I wasn't 100% sure. I'm really bad with names.

Sweet looking ride, Jin. What I find funny is the one crutch in the background next to the snowboard... like it's a given you're gonna hurt yourself:D

Sweet looking ride, Jin. What I find funny is the one crutch in the background next to the snowboard... like it's a given you're gonna hurt yourself:D

lol, after the second set, I figure might as well keep one around, I'll need it.

Stellar build. You'll need to bring it on the next BF ride so I can see the SRAM Red in person. After seeing Norman's Pedal Force RS 50cm, I had to buy one. I might still be on a Trek 5200 if it were not for this website.

Life is better with a red spoke!
:beer:

Can you get the bike with a "hyperspace" button instead of the "easy" button?

Can you get the bike with a "hyperspace" button instead of the "easy" button?

Try this site.

http://www.purelycustom.com/c-36-headset-caps-screws.aspx

We need to organize a Team ADK group ride. I want to see an impressive fleet of Bott/RS frames taking over. It would make for a great picture as well with the bikes lined up.

We need to organize a Team ADK group ride. I want to see an impressive fleet of Bott/RS frames taking over. It would make for a great picture as well with the bikes lined up.

I'll bring my frame.:D

JINWS, Isn't the rear brake cable a little too high? Shouldn't it be a straight smooth line the the brake housing? It bumps up a little and you may touch it when pedalling, of course with your left leg.


I could be wrong, but just asking as I had a bike with cables like that and would drive me crazy when pedalling.

JINWS, Isn't the rear brake cable a little too high? Shouldn't it be a straight smooth line the the brake housing? It bumps up a little and you may touch it when pedalling, of course with your left leg.


I could be wrong, but just asking as I had a bike with cables like that and would drive me crazy when pedalling.

yea, it's def. a little higher than it can be. so far it hasn't touched my leg, or at least I haven't noticed. I added a couple extra housing for purely cosmetic reasons. I thought the line looked better parallel to the stays going into the brakes.

jobob, yes, please more pics when that gorgeous Rivendell is finished!

all parts are in. the last piece of the puzzle will be some new KCNC skewers. should be released by the end of this month.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/scarlet1.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/scarlet2.jpg

Pedal Force RS Fleet at break. My 53cm and Norman's 50cm. Campagnolo Chorus throughout. Cell phone camera so not totally focused. Another rider rode up with one of the 12 days of xmas group buy ADK frames as well.

http://www.bosticman.com/bostic/cycling/dualpf.jpg

sick! :eek:

all parts are in. the last piece of the puzzle will be some new KCNC skewers. should be released by the end of this month.

Wow! You really pulled out all the stops on this build!

Wow! You really pulled out all the stops on this build!

Thanks. I'm taking my co-workers' advice. Get everything I want before I get married. But yea, now I just need to work on the engine.

When my daughter outgrows her 48cm Battaglin, I now have this 50cm Tommasini waiting in the garage. Oh yeah - daddy got a new frame today, too. A little reward for being such a good dad. :D

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/bikes/Tommasini/tommasini.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/bikes/ciocc/ciocc-6.jpg