Thursday 29 July 2010
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Monday 26 July 2010
Futurama
I saw this poster hanging is Kris' workshop (Julie Racing Design). I really like it. Julie must have put it there to make sure Kris keeps his mind on her Audi TT. Way to go Julie!!!
Hard day at work?
Take some time to enjoy this. It's the descent of Mont Ventoux on a nice day.
I really like going down a mountain pass. Too bad I first need to ride up.
I really like going down a mountain pass. Too bad I first need to ride up.
Saturday 24 July 2010
Friday 23 July 2010
Monday 12 July 2010
Walcheren Coast Customs
I love watching shows like American Hotrod and Overhauling. This gave me the idea to do something like that to a bicycle. (since that is my field of expertiece)
Now that I am also involved with Liberté Cycles and we are starting a 650B section in the webshop I decided to combine the two ideas and convert an old racer into a 650B tourer.
I bought a used but well taken care off Batavus Competition on Marktplaats (Dutch auction site). I picked her up today and since the transfer had to be made at the seller workplace and there wasn't as much time as I would normaly take I overlooked some things. The paint isn't as good as I had hoped. This is not so good if I was going to keep it, but since I plan to use the torch on her this makes it only easier.
As soon as I got home I took her for a spin. Just by riding you feel she has been taken care of. Braking feels direct, wheels are tigth and true, shifting feels smooth and no play on any bearing. This means I can salvage most parts. And what I can't use I can find in my scrap bin. Just need to buy some nice 650B rims and tires.
Now that I am also involved with Liberté Cycles and we are starting a 650B section in the webshop I decided to combine the two ideas and convert an old racer into a 650B tourer.
I bought a used but well taken care off Batavus Competition on Marktplaats (Dutch auction site). I picked her up today and since the transfer had to be made at the seller workplace and there wasn't as much time as I would normaly take I overlooked some things. The paint isn't as good as I had hoped. This is not so good if I was going to keep it, but since I plan to use the torch on her this makes it only easier.
As soon as I got home I took her for a spin. Just by riding you feel she has been taken care of. Braking feels direct, wheels are tigth and true, shifting feels smooth and no play on any bearing. This means I can salvage most parts. And what I can't use I can find in my scrap bin. Just need to buy some nice 650B rims and tires.
Thursday 8 July 2010
tubing stock
New order arriving, stuff that was left over and pieces I messed up. Now I need to figure out if all the ordered pieces arrived and label them.
Wednesday 7 July 2010
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Tour de France
Last weekend the Tour de France started in Rotterdam and on Sunday the first stage passed my neck of the woods (Province of Zeeland). Unfortunatly I was unable to visit the show. I even had an invitation to stay at a friends house in Rotterdam. He lives less then 100 meters (300 foot) from the prologue course. This bummed me out somewhat, but I was able to follow the whole circus on TV and had the best view possible.
The first stage was visited by a large number of people. I haven't heared of official numbers but it wouldn't surprise me if it more than half a million. Almost the entire 220 km course (Rotterdam - Brussels) was lined with spectators on both sides. Some sections had them standing more then 10 rows deep.
Two of them where my inlaws. My mother in law, knowing my passion with le Tour, managed to obtain a route sign and some goodies from the caravan.
The first stage was visited by a large number of people. I haven't heared of official numbers but it wouldn't surprise me if it more than half a million. Almost the entire 220 km course (Rotterdam - Brussels) was lined with spectators on both sides. Some sections had them standing more then 10 rows deep.
Two of them where my inlaws. My mother in law, knowing my passion with le Tour, managed to obtain a route sign and some goodies from the caravan.
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