that's some hot sh*t you got there absntr.

...oh damn, you be stockin up sashä!

I don't get it... What are all those parts doing on the floor???

Bolt some of them to that frame dammit!

Just came this morning ;) The paint on the Peloton is unbelievably sick... moss green with silver metal flake.

Whoha!! I've got to have a pair of those bars!! Where can I find them?

it turned out beautifully. how does the frame feel on the street?

Absntr: Those rims, that paint; match made in heaven.
Sashae: Hot ****ing chain tool.

Thanks all.

C - the frame feels amazing. I know people say that all the time especially when they get a new bike/frame but it truly is. When I got my Colnago (after the Soma), it was nice but the Soma was always my favourite and most comfortable ride.

I got the Jackson (off the peg) because it specifically fit the cireteria I was looking for in a daily rider that could be both taken cyclocross/grass track and also for long distances (the long distances are actually more important than the xc stuff). I also wanted something a little less harsh because I notice that the shoulder where my collarbone is separated aches slightly after 20 or so miles (with bag on).

I loved the Reynolds 631 on the Soma so I was pleased to get the same thing in the Jackson. I ordered a 53cm/21inch frame but the standover is slightly higher and the frame is bigger than any of my other bikes. I noticed that the BB shell was higher on the Bob than the Soma. This actually makes the frame feel really comfortable. I've ridden 54's before and liked them -- in fact I rode Judah's Kiyo which is a 54.5 a while back and was surprised at how comfy it was considering that it supposedly isn't my ideal size. However, this isn't true. And at one point I rode a 55cm road bike, but the standover was far from ideal.

Anyhow, long story short, the frame is super plush yet tight considering how much slacker the headtube is but it's the best frame I've ridden yet and I'm super pleased. It makes sense for me because it's intended for riding around the city and for longer rides. A true track geometry doesn't fit that for me.

Damn, sashe. Let me know if they sent you one too many stems...

happened to be locked up next to a gigantor cannondale conversion (guy welded on jumbo-size track ends himself) so i took a pic for comparison. he stands at least 6'2" and i'm barely 5'. thought you guys would appreciate:

http://www.ephemeroi.com/stuff/2006/...-giantbike.jpg

bmx.

Mmm, ace bar.

damn dude, she's GORGEOUS!

Just a couple of pics from a copenhagen work bike gallery
http://fixie-king.dk/Workbike/Workbike.htm

a couple pics of my fixed gear. i've been riding it for about 3 years now.
http://usera.imagecave.com/evithalan...e/P2160011.JPG
http://usera.imagecave.com/evithalan...e/P2160012.JPG

nice eric. makes me want to start another conversion.

i'm so proud.

what's going on with your headset?

Spaced out while I determine fit. I've dialed it in for the most part and will soon get it cut down, as soon as I stop enjoying it.

Dammit, turd, stop being my dream woman!

yeah! what is that, one of those old people headsets?! it sticks up all funny.

It's not as funny as you kids today with your dad-gum compact geometry . . . Why, in my day . . . [muttering fogey rambles on.]

+1 and also, get off my lawn!

Hey you damn kids you stole my schtick!

I was doing the crotchety old bastard schtick when you were sucking yer momma's teat!

i was actually just curious why he decided to use numerous spacers instead of cutting it down. but don't worry, i understand the overwhelming urge to use sarcasm.