Yeah, I finished the build of Lunchbox’s “new” bike. Well, I guess it is new since I never rode
it. When I got the replacement, I
brought it home and it sat in the garage until I could figure out what I wanted
to do. Since I knew I was eventually
getting a new geared frame (and I spend all of my time on the single speed
anyway), I called him up on the way home and asked if he wanted me to build his
bike. He was really happy that I
offered, even though it meant that I wouldn’t have a geared bike to ride for a
while.
It didn’t take long to put together, and he is super stoked
about it.
I have to admit that he looks good on it, and he’s not as
picky as I am anyway. He rode it around
the neighborhood, and immediately liked the new size. It just fit him better, he said.
I made sure to add all of his accessories, like his Lizard Skins
chainstay protector:
And he’s still gonna be Awesome:
And his trademark, the hamburger bell:
And as a bonus, I gave him my red Cane Creek 110 headset:
Even though I had a bad experience with the whole frame
replacement issue, I still enjoyed building this bike. He’s not all caught up in the little things
when it comes to manufacturers and such; he just loves to ride his bike. I love putting them together too.
Now, I have a pile of this:
What am I gonna put that stuff on?
Only time will tell.
In other news, tomorrow is a big day. It’s time once again for the annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking
Day.
This event is happening all over the world, and we’re gonna
be a part of it. With sponsors REI and Trips For
Kids teaming up with the Tarheel Trailblazers and the Dirt Divas, it’s sure to
be another great year to get kids out in the woods to ride.
If you’re local, come on out and join us at Colonel Francis Beatty
Park
My kid is happy, especially since he gets to ride his new
bike on the trail for the first time.
I’ll be here Monday with a full recap.
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