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Tapatalk just updated and I do not like it! I had to go back and edit that post to get the text between pics, cannot imagine having to do that to a pic heavy post. This update sucks! Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

Decided to install a small saddle on it. Not so much for sitting on, but to help prevent contact with the rear wheel, and provide a small amount of padding between me and the bike. Started by mounting the top of an old seatpost to the brake arch And then used a tradtional seatclamp to...

That is another condideration I have had. Rolling a 25c now, think I may be able to go up to a 38c. More surface area to distribute the load means less rolling resistance. As far as cornering, there really isnt much, if any. The descent is fairly straight, and the curves there can be straigtened...

Thats what I have been thinking. The weight, while slower to accelerate on a lesser grade will eventually top out at a higher speed. Looking at the elevation profile for the descent, right out the gate the hill hits about a 7% grade. I noticed last year with 35lbs on my back I was passing...

I want to be able to add weight, so I found a hardened steel through axle for a DH bike and attached weights to the BB. Was able to get 30lbs on there. Took it out for a couple quick test runs. This is the hill I am testing on, doesnt look like much, but there is a slight descent there...

You know what, there is over 39 hours left on the countdown clock.... I dont think I am ready to throw in the towel just yet... Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

Im thinking moustache bars as well, the bullmoose bars are cool but dont seem to fit the build IMO

Pretty much have accepted defeat, and I am okay with that. Doubtful this project will be completed before April 1st, but I will be continuing the project! The event it is being built for happens in June, so I have plenty of time to complete it before the race, but not before the end of the build...

I know, have not had time! Was watching a friends place in downtown Denver last week, and its springtime, lots more work coming into the shop these days, hard to get work done on the ride! Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

The Denver OBC is holding their spring swap on Saturday April 8th. Free for public, $10 for vendors. If anyone out there in RRB land can make it out to the mile high you are more than welcome! Event is held in a church parking lot at the intersection of 14th and Benton, 1 block south and...

Now i am getting ideas for next years chainless. Most canoes are tandem correct?

I have been watching a friends place downtown Denver this past week. I have put in a few miles on my road bike commuting back and forth between her place and home, but its taking up quite a bit of time and not helping with progress on the build. I have had time to think about finishing it, and...

My neighbor moved and left behind something quite useful for the build :)

So I just went down a random google rabbit hole... had an idea for a future build, folding cargo bike, so I figured I should google it as I am sure someone has made one already. I stumble across a cargo bike company in france making modular cargos named Douze Cycles. They came up with a really...

What part of Utah? I have only had the chance to go as far as Moab from CO, wich is barely over the border! Used to go twice or three times a year, love it there! The Whole Enchilada is a blast to shuttle, but there are many mlre trails that are a must ride if you ever go there.

Freewheel rebuilds... something I have never had the patience for. All those tiny balls.... But yeah, fix it before replace it! Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

Planning on using electrical tape ;) dont want it to be too obtrusive so I can still affix the fairing, and it wont be visible once the fairing is installed so I am not too concerned about cosmetics :) Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk

I did get another chance to do a test run. I have done two so far on this ride a block away from my house. The downhill grade is minimal, barely visible to the eye, and my top speed increased from 14.3 mph to 15.9 mph with the brake mod and wheel disc attached, only differences between runs.

I did a couple pinewood derbys in my day. First one was a European style open wheel racer, with help from my dad of course. I did a british racing green on that one, and attached magnets to the front end to help, wasnt aware of weight placement and physics as much then but thats what my dad...

Spent the day wrenching on the bike, and doing other things. I was in serious need for a rim strip upgrade and tubes with longer valve stems, the 48mm stem were not cutting it. In go some Velox cloth rim strips and 60mm valve stem tubes. Now 115 psi is no problem! Also worked on the...