Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Wish list

I've been working on a few bike projects lately. Here's what I need to really finish them properly:

Nitto lugged stem. These are made from Reynolds 853 steel tubing with fancy carved lugs.


Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes. Long reach - for the DeSalvo audax day tripper. The extra reach allows me to use my fancy Gilles Berthoud carbon fenders.


Nitto Mark bars. Traditional drop bars that are 50g lighter than the Nitto Noodle.


HandleBras. The nicest leather wrap out there. Saw these at Indy NAHBS. Can be custom ordered in a number of colors. Also available with custom stitching in your choice of colors. A bit pricey, but there's a $10 discount until the end of the month.


Speaking of NAHBS, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show is in Austin next year! I guess I'll be able to continue my streak of attending every other year. Start saving your pennies and get ready for some amazing craftsmanship.

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