It's No Secret...
Posted July 21, 2012 @ 10:33pm
that I've been a total slacker in keeping this log updated, fresh, re-skinned, or covered in glitter. And lots of you have let me know it. (What's up, Crank Myassoff, of LaCrosse, Wi?) Well, without making too much of a fuss, let me first, apologize, and second, pledge to reverse that trend. Truth be told, I've only just recently had internet service restored at the homestead, and in addition to that first world problem, it's been 55 hour weeks at ye olde salt mines. Weak excuses, no doubt, but fuck it. I'm not here to convince you, only the content can do that. In the coming weeks I hope to streamline this site with the help of the crack team of Space2Burn (ask them about catching bike thieves.) So bear with me as I try to fix this, as well as the Sturmey Archer on my '72 Raleigh Superbe.... Oh, and those Levi's Trucker jackets turned out all right, –and very limited edition, I might add– so stay tuned for photos/info on that.Thank...
John Schreiner is one of America's favorite heathens. More than two years ago, this happened, before he moved off to never-never land (PDX.) Such a bummer, as I built that bike from the frame up for him at the CRC Cykel Garage. As you'll learn, it's not the first bike he's "lost" over the years. (note: don't leave bikes unlocked overnight in front of the BLB). Fast forward to last Friday night, unwinding on the OOOBS loading dock after work, and our pal Karla mentions, "hey, who bought Schreiner's bike? I saw it locked on First Avenue this morning." Say what?!?! Thinking there's no way it could still be there, Jargo hopped on his bike and scrambled over to First Ave. Sure enough there it sat. The cheap cable around the seatpost had already been clipped; apparently it had sat there all day with someone else with designs on stealing it, too. I got the call from Jargo that it was indeed still there so rolled over and ghost-rode it back... 
23" frame. The Brooks saddle is pretty haggard, but this beauty is a rider. I also have a pair of new, Sun CR-18 rims that I'll throw in so that you can lace up the original hubs and have a true Gentleman Roadster. Dynamo lighting works great; rear light needs a bulb. $250 takes it home. 
Most of my riding kit is black (like my heart) but Search and State has just released their S1-A jersey in a grey color that is sure to be just the ticket for these swamp cooler dog days of summer. Made in the USA, Search and State has quietly and expertly entered the high-end cycling apparel market this year with clean designs and high-performance garments. As Bob Mould once sang, "I'm a little bit older, but I'm not a hell of a lot wiser," and perhaps some more, uh, subdued hues could be just the ticket for riding out this heat wave.