I ordered forks on 2/16 and they still aren't here. In fact UPS lost them and I bought a second pair which they actually had to build. Fortunately, they are some good guys and sent 2 forks my way but they used UPS again. I grit my teeth. The powder coater is ready for me. Tomorrow, I will be dropping off all the parts to be shot and some that are blast only so they can be anodized.
Switch-a-roo was a complete fully-functional bike but I hated the color. I could swear it was shot in the wrong shade of orange. The photo below is all the stuff that came off the bike and won't go back on.
Above you'll find a rear rack, Noleen forks, suspension seat post, Felt Cafe seat, Felt cranks, Felt cross bars, and a pair of Quick Brick tires. Not even the brake levers will go back on. I have plans for the seat post butt the rest will hit my parts closet for something in the future.
Switch-a-roo started out as two bikes rolled into one but delays have killed that idea. What reared it's head is the most technologically advanced bike that I have ever built. Hydraulic disc brakes, Ziegler-Lam Supergear cranks, Osymetric chainrings, 8-Speed Sturmey-Archer hub, 3G adjustable handle bars and a completely unconventional number plate. As for tires, I am still contemplating the color. I had originally wanted aged brown tires so I sprung for a set of brown BOA-G tires and they look great but they are going into the parts closet as well. I had better hurry up and make up my mind. I only have 2 weeks left.
- by Gigmata