Something wicked...

...this way comes.

And a sneak of The Sheriff's new ride... It's smoking HOT

Independent Fabrication (no. 1) Crown Jewel Track

Almost a year. Time flies when you're acquiring bikes, apparently. Fatty's retiring the Cecil (now for sale - message if interested!), after the acquisition of his new Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel Track.

The colour is dolphin grey, with a pearlescent clear; hard to photograph, but subtle and eye catching in the metal. Here's a few quick pics of the transition from Cecil to Indy.

Below: Bikecanfixit. Using the rock tool.

More building.

A happy man with a delicious IF.

Quadzilla.

Old and new. The changing of the guard.

Fat Chance - complete

The Fat Chance Yo Eddy Team - It's finally built - and ready for the trails!

Mix of parts as below.

Frame: '91 Fat Chance Yo Eddy Team & matching straight segmented fork

Headset: Chris King 1" threaded in Pewter

Stem: 130mm Syncros, refinished by RewindCycle in Fat City Cycles Aqua Fade blue

Handlebar: Easton EC70 carbon, 580mm

Brakes: Paul MotoLites

Brake levers: Paul Love Levers

Shifters: Deore XT

Seatpost: Thomson 29.4mm

Saddle: Flite Titanium (my original one from early 90s!)

F&R derailleurs: Deore XT

Crankset: Deore XT

Pedals: Deore XT

Bottom Bracket: Deore XT with ABI Ceramic replacement cartridge bearings

Wheels: Chris King hubs with Mavic X717 Ceramic wheels, DT Swiss Revolution spokes

Tyres: Kenda Nevagal

Can't wait to take it out for a shakedown. I hope it rides as well as it looks! I'm sure the older geometry will be interesting!

Feedback when I've hit the trails!

Concorde - better photos, however...

Took some better pictures of the completed Concorde today, which look great, but a little heart breaking.


As I had it balanced on a pedal against the curb, the wind took it and pushed it over. As a result the RHS pedal, grip and side of the saddle came to grief. The pedal and grip I'm not as concerned about, but the saddle has now a small battle scar where the smooth leather top has grazed and the suede like base has become exposed... not sure what to do with it - Mick I'll have to come see you!!


It is very nice to ride though, even with the toe overlap on the front wheel!