Category Archives: projects

steamroller – back from the shop

Got my frame back from Reser Bicycles today and they did a nice job with the prep. Cleaned out the seat tube, installed the headset and prepped the bottom bracket. I did some test fits of the seatpost and stem … Continue reading

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steamroller – parts decisions

Second guessing some parts choices I made early on. First is my choice of cranks and whether these things are going to clash. I think the Paul Components “Royal Flush” is cool, but I also am wondering if it will … Continue reading

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letterpress revisited

This was a project I had intended to start a WHILE ago, but never really got beyond cleaning the press.  Figured I’d post some pics of it after a good scrub. Having a hard time locating the parts I need. … Continue reading

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Paul Components e-levers & Chris King

The parts keep arriving, however for as many parts as I’ve already ordered, there are still a lot of others that I need and I’ve not even began assembly. I hope to get the frame into the LBS this week … Continue reading

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phil wood BB

Bottom bracket kit from Phil Wood arrived today. It’s a shame most of it will stay hidden inside the BB shell.

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steamroller – wheels

Wheels are important, decided to go out all out on these. I feel like some of this build is going high-end, but I figure I’m also purchasing parts that will last forever and can be transferred from frame to frame. … Continue reading

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streamroller – parts update

First round of parts orders are in From Velo Orange Nitto Noodle Bar VO Stem, 17-degree from Phil Wood BRS10S Stainless Steel Bottom Bracket (68/73mm Campagnolo 110.5) BMRBI British Stainless Cups BMRTC0 installation tool from Aspire VeloTech Chris King NoThreadSet … Continue reading

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New Project – Surly Steamroller

My new Surly Steamroller frameset arrived yesterday, and thus begins what will no doubt be an interesting project. Here’s a quick rundown of what I’m thinking component wise for this build. Nothing is set in stone and I’m still obsessing … Continue reading

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continued blog neglect

I’m working on some new ideas for this site as its become pretty obvious I don’t keep up with it in any significant way. My project with Erica, Cincinnati Re-Adventure is my main blogging focus, but I’d like to do … Continue reading

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life with the jazzmaster

I’ve had my ’66 Reissue Jazzmaster a few weeks now and wanted to share a few thoughts, comments about it. First, I have no regrets about buying it. I was a bit nervous getting a guitar from overseas, however to … Continue reading

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