Commuter Olympics

I have been commuting about 4 days a week since the spring started and enjoy the fast paced commuter olympic racers.

I am usually going in the opposite direction of them but love seeing the face of someone that seems to get enjoyment out of suffering on their way to work. I have a knack for riding a bike really slow. I enjoy taking in the scenery and not getting too sweaty. Some people come blazing past me and I always wait for the look back and they get upset I make no effort to keep up. My slow riding still seems to be working since I have lost 10 lbs. since the winter. I hope to lose 9 more and keep it off. It took a few years to put it on and I really want it GONE!

Here is a bike I am making for Matt. This is an interesting bike since I am building it for him because I wanted to repo the 6th bike I ever built. He is a long time friend and customer and he is moving away. I had the bike in so I could add a brace for the disc brake and made a decision. He is heading out of town and if I am going to pay for a paint job it is going to be for a new bike. I am just not very sentimental and could care less it is my 6th bike. I want Matt to be excited and ride a new bike. The funny thing is the new one will be heavier since I won't use that lighter down tube and it will have some other features (i.e. disc brake brace) that help keep it sturdy. Also since we are starting with a clean slate I am using the low mount drop outs which are superior for rack mounting. Matt always wanted to tour on his mtb. Consider it a going away gift!

Here are some photos of the bike in process:

Have a great holiday weekend.

Cheers,
Drew