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Soma Rush completed

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +0000

All I need now is some decent weather. I picked up a bunch of parts from ebay on a recent trip to the US.

A friend gave me a set of purple Aerohead rims a few years ago (I wonder why?) I laced the front up to an old Record hub (also donated), and the rear to a fixed/fixed Formula. It was brilliant to true them through the fork, as looking through the steer tube made it extremely easy to dial them in perfectly.

Setting it up to measure the fork (and with the tubulars I will sometimes use).

Finally finished. I ended up cutting the fork a bit longer than I had expected, but better too long than too short.

I found an S6 headset cheaper than I could find an S2--- unfortunately it was brown, rather than the advertised black (on ebay). For what I paid, I cannot complain.

I chose a road setup to stay compatible with the chain rings I have already collected on my other two fixed bikes.

With a steel fork, pedals, and everything, it weighs in at 8 KG.

It will never be this clean again-- especially after a Stavanger winter.

Bike progress

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:31:00 +0000

The Rush is coming together. I laced up a wheel yesterday, and tossed a few parts on tonight. All I need to do is cut the fork, add the chain, and away I go.

Returned from US trip

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0000

Our trip to the US was marked by a few odd events: an emergency landing on the way to San Francisco (some poor guy had a heart attack), followed by a strike at the hotel where I was staying (they banged on drums, blew horns, and yelled through bullhorns to disturb guests--- almost around the clock). Then Julian came down with chicken pox. Aside from all that, the trip was excellent, and it was wonderful to see friends and family again.

New arrival

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Ebay! From USA--- something is a bit fishy with the postage. I purchased this through an ebay store--- since it was only $70 for shipping-- from the US. Actual shipping on the box was a bit over $50?!? My guess is they printed their own label based on weight, and the post office never caught on. I tried shipping a bike here when I moved, and it was well over $300-- since it was oversized. Anyway-- I don't care. I cannot buy anything like this locally right now. The same frame is cheaper on Speedgoat but costs much more in shipping.

It is exactly what I wanted-- track geometry, no unnecessary braze-ons, bosses, or cable stops, a size that fits, steel, and lightweight. Now I just need to build it up. Frame looks in good shape-- no need to chase, face, or ream anything (I hope!).

It amazed me that USPS parcel tracking tracked this right to my door---- in Norway! Sent an email when it arrived and everything.

Somewhere in suburban London

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:21:00 +0000

I arrived last night-- no idea where I am. It is strange hearing so many people speaking English. I was picked up at the airport by a driver holding a sign--- wearing a suit, driving a Mercedes. Hopefully I will hitch a ride with someone to Paddington.

Gullkilden sucks

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:20:00 +0000

I will never do business with Gullkilden again. I purchased a gift for Lise's birthday at Gullkilden in Kvadrat, with the expectation it matched other jewelry that she already owned. I specifically asked if I could receive a refund if it did not match, and was assurred it would be no problem. Of course it did not match, so I returned it with the receipt two days later. I was only offerred in-store credit--- and was explained by a very adamant store clerk that they do not offer cash refunds (that it wasn't written on the receipt).

First of all, the receipt is issued AFTER purchase, so it is a bit dubious to use that as the basis for a return policy. Secondly, this simply cannot be legal. It was less than a week-- with the original receipt-- on an item in original condition (no engraving or anything). I am not particularly happy about this. Norway return policies are weak to begin with--- but this place has no return policy at all.

Time to revive this blog

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:03:00 +0000

I stumbled across a really cool article about track bike geometry written by Don Walker.

Ride report

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:43:00 +0000

1, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

I live on a peninsula, and my rides generally take me the same route-- south. My riding time is quite limited these days to commuting. When I manage to get out, I need to maximize my workout, so I head for the hills on a personal time trial--- hitting about 1400 feet of elevation.

Starting out a little after 6am while the kids are still asleep. The light isn't the greatest for photos.

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:42:00 +0000

2, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

Heading toward Sandnes

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Early morning sun

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Heading to the other side

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:41:00 +0000

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Downtown Sandnes

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No traffic this morning

noreply@blogger.com (filtersweep) — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:40:00 +0000

12, originally uploaded by filtersweep.