Another 29 inch wheeled frameset is coming our way! Yippee! Those dudes at Kona are getting it right with the up-coming Unit 2-9. This baby has got it all! Triple butted CrMo frame, sliding dropouts, (Really good idea that allows the tensioning of a single speed chain, the use of disc brakes, and quick release rear wheels) also featuring full braze ons for gearie duty, an optional driveside sliding dropout with the integrated derailluer hangar, and all painted up in a metallic sage green! Price will be $425.00, which is crazy! A Project Two rigid CrMo fork will be made available later for an extra $50.00. Available at your Kona Dealer in October. (Dang! wish Europa was one!)
Extra added FLUFF for your reading pleasure!
1. WAY BUSY today at the shop! Crazy ragbrai riders! Wait till the last minute to buy/ fix their stuff! Well, it is good for business, I'll say that! Drives me kinda nuts! It'll all be over really soon, and before I know it, it'll be slow again! Must be crazy to ride a bike after ragbrai, I guess. Color me crazy then!
2. Somebody musta made Mr. 24 really mad! I saw his notes at the meeting today! That somebody then went and bought Jeff some new tools, as a sort of peace offering, I guess. I can't really say who this somebody is, or what it is this somebody leans on, but Mr. 24 knows!
3. I got some more suggestions for Trans Iowa '06. They were really good ones from a highly respected source! There will be changes based on this guys ideas. Very good! Keep it tuned to these pages for a future update!
4. Carlos the Jackal has a rather intriguing situation brewing up at the Scout Camp. Veddy inta-restink! I feel for him! It is a bad situation! But Carlos will pull through it! See his blog, maybe he'll divulge!
5. Took the Schwinn commuter/ trailer towing rig to work today. Felt good to be back out on a bike again. I get all depressed when I can't ride my bike. You probably do too! So go ride then, already!
Monday, July 18, 2005
This could be very, very good! Part II
Another 29 inch wheeled frameset is coming our way! Yippee! Those dudes at Kona are getting it right with the up-coming Unit 2-9. This baby has got it all! Triple butted CrMo frame, sliding dropouts, (Really good idea that allows the tensioning of a single speed chain, the use of disc brakes, and quick release rear wheels) also featuring full braze ons for gearie duty, an optional driveside sliding dropout with the integrated derailluer hangar, and all painted up in a metallic sage green! Price will be $425.00, which is crazy! A Project Two rigid CrMo fork will be made available later for an extra $50.00. Available at your Kona Dealer in October. (Dang! wish Europa was one!)
Extra added FLUFF for your reading pleasure!
1. WAY BUSY today at the shop! Crazy ragbrai riders! Wait till the last minute to buy/ fix their stuff! Well, it is good for business, I'll say that! Drives me kinda nuts! It'll all be over really soon, and before I know it, it'll be slow again! Must be crazy to ride a bike after ragbrai, I guess. Color me crazy then!
2. Somebody musta made Mr. 24 really mad! I saw his notes at the meeting today! That somebody then went and bought Jeff some new tools, as a sort of peace offering, I guess. I can't really say who this somebody is, or what it is this somebody leans on, but Mr. 24 knows!
3. I got some more suggestions for Trans Iowa '06. They were really good ones from a highly respected source! There will be changes based on this guys ideas. Very good! Keep it tuned to these pages for a future update!
4. Carlos the Jackal has a rather intriguing situation brewing up at the Scout Camp. Veddy inta-restink! I feel for him! It is a bad situation! But Carlos will pull through it! See his blog, maybe he'll divulge!
5. Took the Schwinn commuter/ trailer towing rig to work today. Felt good to be back out on a bike again. I get all depressed when I can't ride my bike. You probably do too! So go ride then, already!
Extra added FLUFF for your reading pleasure!
1. WAY BUSY today at the shop! Crazy ragbrai riders! Wait till the last minute to buy/ fix their stuff! Well, it is good for business, I'll say that! Drives me kinda nuts! It'll all be over really soon, and before I know it, it'll be slow again! Must be crazy to ride a bike after ragbrai, I guess. Color me crazy then!
2. Somebody musta made Mr. 24 really mad! I saw his notes at the meeting today! That somebody then went and bought Jeff some new tools, as a sort of peace offering, I guess. I can't really say who this somebody is, or what it is this somebody leans on, but Mr. 24 knows!
3. I got some more suggestions for Trans Iowa '06. They were really good ones from a highly respected source! There will be changes based on this guys ideas. Very good! Keep it tuned to these pages for a future update!
4. Carlos the Jackal has a rather intriguing situation brewing up at the Scout Camp. Veddy inta-restink! I feel for him! It is a bad situation! But Carlos will pull through it! See his blog, maybe he'll divulge!
5. Took the Schwinn commuter/ trailer towing rig to work today. Felt good to be back out on a bike again. I get all depressed when I can't ride my bike. You probably do too! So go ride then, already!
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Tidbits
1. HOT! Mowed the lawn, and rested today. I am playing in the church band this weekend, which is always a big energy drainer. You wouldn't believe how much energy you use playing two practices and four music sets in a weekend! Well, maybe you would, if you are a musician.
2. My daughter is returning after a week spent with her Grandma. We also are celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Going to be too busy to get a bike ride in probably!
3. Trans Iowa suggestions are coming in slowly. I already am getting gas for wanting to make it harder! Well, too bad! I don't really see the logic in such complaints anyway. Got some good advice from frame builder Matt Chester. He said to keep it on the down-low, under the radar, and all that. Punk rock bike race for hardcores. Sounds good!
4. Sweating the decision about which bike to ride on the Thursday leg of ragbrai that I'm going on. Stupid! I've got way too many bikes- obviously! The "brain dead" option is the steel Trek 420. 28mm Conti tires and I'd be off. Should do it.
5. The Scwhinn High Sierra project is painted, and decal design is done. Gotta get the decals done up next. I was going to single speed this bike, but now I'm not so sure. I picked up an old skool XT rear derailluer that was pretty scuffed. I am highly modifying it for use on this bike, probably. I got some On-One Midge drops procured-finally! Those are destined for this bike, eventually. Only after they do a tour of duty on the Karate Monkee! Got the all important roller cam brakes all polished up purty for this one, as well. Pics should be coming!
6. I picked up a set of Super Record sew-up wheels recently. I probably will only be using the hubs for a future Campy-ization of my Schwinn Voyaguer touring bike. That'll be awhile though. I just couldn't pass up these hubs, they came way cheap!
7. Shout out again to "The Chad" on his recent marriage! Congratulations, my friend! I hope your getting all settled in with your new bride.
8. The Tour. Tomorrow is D-Day for anyone that wants to unseat "The Lance" from his tour lead. The GC contenders cannot time trial with the exception of der kaiser, and he ain't within striking distance.......yet! Tomorrow is the day, and the only day left that Lance can lose the Tour with the possible exception of a freak accident. And guess what? I won't see it! Oh well! I'm sure you cycling freaks will all be glued to the media of choice, cuppa java in hand, sweatin' it all out. Enjoy it! Next year, we will probably not be as interested. Such is the power of Lance!
Late!
2. My daughter is returning after a week spent with her Grandma. We also are celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Going to be too busy to get a bike ride in probably!
3. Trans Iowa suggestions are coming in slowly. I already am getting gas for wanting to make it harder! Well, too bad! I don't really see the logic in such complaints anyway. Got some good advice from frame builder Matt Chester. He said to keep it on the down-low, under the radar, and all that. Punk rock bike race for hardcores. Sounds good!
4. Sweating the decision about which bike to ride on the Thursday leg of ragbrai that I'm going on. Stupid! I've got way too many bikes- obviously! The "brain dead" option is the steel Trek 420. 28mm Conti tires and I'd be off. Should do it.
5. The Scwhinn High Sierra project is painted, and decal design is done. Gotta get the decals done up next. I was going to single speed this bike, but now I'm not so sure. I picked up an old skool XT rear derailluer that was pretty scuffed. I am highly modifying it for use on this bike, probably. I got some On-One Midge drops procured-finally! Those are destined for this bike, eventually. Only after they do a tour of duty on the Karate Monkee! Got the all important roller cam brakes all polished up purty for this one, as well. Pics should be coming!
6. I picked up a set of Super Record sew-up wheels recently. I probably will only be using the hubs for a future Campy-ization of my Schwinn Voyaguer touring bike. That'll be awhile though. I just couldn't pass up these hubs, they came way cheap!
7. Shout out again to "The Chad" on his recent marriage! Congratulations, my friend! I hope your getting all settled in with your new bride.
8. The Tour. Tomorrow is D-Day for anyone that wants to unseat "The Lance" from his tour lead. The GC contenders cannot time trial with the exception of der kaiser, and he ain't within striking distance.......yet! Tomorrow is the day, and the only day left that Lance can lose the Tour with the possible exception of a freak accident. And guess what? I won't see it! Oh well! I'm sure you cycling freaks will all be glued to the media of choice, cuppa java in hand, sweatin' it all out. Enjoy it! Next year, we will probably not be as interested. Such is the power of Lance!
Late!
Tidbits
1. HOT! Mowed the lawn, and rested today. I am playing in the church band this weekend, which is always a big energy drainer. You wouldn't believe how much energy you use playing two practices and four music sets in a weekend! Well, maybe you would, if you are a musician.
2. My daughter is returning after a week spent with her Grandma. We also are celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Going to be too busy to get a bike ride in probably!
3. Trans Iowa suggestions are coming in slowly. I already am getting gas for wanting to make it harder! Well, too bad! I don't really see the logic in such complaints anyway. Got some good advice from frame builder Matt Chester. He said to keep it on the down-low, under the radar, and all that. Punk rock bike race for hardcores. Sounds good!
4. Sweating the decision about which bike to ride on the Thursday leg of ragbrai that I'm going on. Stupid! I've got way too many bikes- obviously! The "brain dead" option is the steel Trek 420. 28mm Conti tires and I'd be off. Should do it.
5. The Scwhinn High Sierra project is painted, and decal design is done. Gotta get the decals done up next. I was going to single speed this bike, but now I'm not so sure. I picked up an old skool XT rear derailluer that was pretty scuffed. I am highly modifying it for use on this bike, probably. I got some On-One Midge drops procured-finally! Those are destined for this bike, eventually. Only after they do a tour of duty on the Karate Monkee! Got the all important roller cam brakes all polished up purty for this one, as well. Pics should be coming!
6. I picked up a set of Super Record sew-up wheels recently. I probably will only be using the hubs for a future Campy-ization of my Schwinn Voyaguer touring bike. That'll be awhile though. I just couldn't pass up these hubs, they came way cheap!
7. Shout out again to "The Chad" on his recent marriage! Congratulations, my friend! I hope your getting all settled in with your new bride.
8. The Tour. Tomorrow is D-Day for anyone that wants to unseat "The Lance" from his tour lead. The GC contenders cannot time trial with the exception of der kaiser, and he ain't within striking distance.......yet! Tomorrow is the day, and the only day left that Lance can lose the Tour with the possible exception of a freak accident. And guess what? I won't see it! Oh well! I'm sure you cycling freaks will all be glued to the media of choice, cuppa java in hand, sweatin' it all out. Enjoy it! Next year, we will probably not be as interested. Such is the power of Lance!
Late!
2. My daughter is returning after a week spent with her Grandma. We also are celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Going to be too busy to get a bike ride in probably!
3. Trans Iowa suggestions are coming in slowly. I already am getting gas for wanting to make it harder! Well, too bad! I don't really see the logic in such complaints anyway. Got some good advice from frame builder Matt Chester. He said to keep it on the down-low, under the radar, and all that. Punk rock bike race for hardcores. Sounds good!
4. Sweating the decision about which bike to ride on the Thursday leg of ragbrai that I'm going on. Stupid! I've got way too many bikes- obviously! The "brain dead" option is the steel Trek 420. 28mm Conti tires and I'd be off. Should do it.
5. The Scwhinn High Sierra project is painted, and decal design is done. Gotta get the decals done up next. I was going to single speed this bike, but now I'm not so sure. I picked up an old skool XT rear derailluer that was pretty scuffed. I am highly modifying it for use on this bike, probably. I got some On-One Midge drops procured-finally! Those are destined for this bike, eventually. Only after they do a tour of duty on the Karate Monkee! Got the all important roller cam brakes all polished up purty for this one, as well. Pics should be coming!
6. I picked up a set of Super Record sew-up wheels recently. I probably will only be using the hubs for a future Campy-ization of my Schwinn Voyaguer touring bike. That'll be awhile though. I just couldn't pass up these hubs, they came way cheap!
7. Shout out again to "The Chad" on his recent marriage! Congratulations, my friend! I hope your getting all settled in with your new bride.
8. The Tour. Tomorrow is D-Day for anyone that wants to unseat "The Lance" from his tour lead. The GC contenders cannot time trial with the exception of der kaiser, and he ain't within striking distance.......yet! Tomorrow is the day, and the only day left that Lance can lose the Tour with the possible exception of a freak accident. And guess what? I won't see it! Oh well! I'm sure you cycling freaks will all be glued to the media of choice, cuppa java in hand, sweatin' it all out. Enjoy it! Next year, we will probably not be as interested. Such is the power of Lance!
Late!
Friday, July 15, 2005
Why Wait Till November.......
Jeff and I would like to thank all you customers that leave your toys that make noise on your repair bikes for us to play with! (Jeff gettin' off on the machine gun death ray noize!)
Guitar Ted Productions
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.......When you can give thanks now! Realizing that some things were getting too negative here on Guitar Ted Productions, Jeff helped me out by lightening things up a little! Here are some of the joys of life that we mechanics have recently experienced! Thanks! Thanks to all of you! We couldn't do this without you!
Why Wait Till November.......
Jeff and I would like to thank all you customers that leave your toys that make noise on your repair bikes for us to play with! (Jeff gettin' off on the machine gun death ray noize!)
Guitar Ted Productions
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.......When you can give thanks now! Realizing that some things were getting too negative here on Guitar Ted Productions, Jeff helped me out by lightening things up a little! Here are some of the joys of life that we mechanics have recently experienced! Thanks! Thanks to all of you! We couldn't do this without you!
Thursday, July 14, 2005
A/C Creatures
It's the A/C season again in Iowa. That means that most people are ducking from one airconditioned atmousphere to another, spending as little time inbetween as they possibly can. Have we gone soft, or what? I am just as guilty as the next guy though. I am sitting here banging this out on my keyboard as the window A/C whirrs in the backround. I guess I should be glad we even have A/C. It just kind of makes me think about how things like that have gone from, "oh that's a nice thing, we're so blessed.", to "Where the #@^* is my A?C?!! We hafta have it!" We as a country are so screwed up that way! Anywho...........
Looks like the On One Inbred 29er that I pictured awhile back has been given an inventory number at our supplier. That doesn't necessarily mean they are coming in, but it's hopeful! The entire first run of frames is tagged for U.S. sale, and with the 29er hoards waiting with their tongues lolling out of their grills, you can bet they won't last long! Who knows when and if they would re-stock them. Add to this the news I got that Trek maybe producing a 29er, that Fisher is going to sell a "budget" priced 29er frameset, and the Surly Pugsley is already available, you might se where I would be in a quandry as to what geared hardtail I should be riding! (Don't even say "all of them", I'm not filthy rich, just filthy!)
I get to be a Europa Cycle and Ski "Night Monkey" for tonight, and tomorrow night. Wahoo! I'd expect it to be pretty busy tonight, as the evenings have been lately. On a Europa related note: I'd like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Melissa, as she was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Don't know what's wrong- if anything, but I hope yer out and okay by now!
Lots of people will be out and about on their bikes this weekend getting ready for "that ride"- you know! The one sponsored by that rag in Des Moines? Yeah, like these folks ever ride any other time of year! So, watch out! Lots of noobs out there now and they aren't noted for their bike handling skills! Clear a path people! Here comes the keg! The keg on the child trailer! The one with blaring 80's hairband music emanating from it! Look out!
Trans Iowa is still turning up in the news! Check out Mr. 24's latest posts for details!http://jeffkerkove.blogspot.com I am still checking out course options for the '06 version. I have found a few websites that allow viewing of airial photographs that are coming in handy. I just can't quite determine the terrain features, though, and I have to narrow down my choices yet. Suffice it to say that for now, Trans Iowa '06 will be hillier, and it will have more "B" roads, or other similarly heinous passageways! It also will be slightly longer, and have a longer time to complete the route. I'm still hashing out decisions and details, so that's all I got for ya on that! Be a volunteer for '06 Trans Iowa! Let me know if your interested! seveneye7@mchsi.com
Now I would like to send a shout out to "The Chad", and to dirtram, my bruthas from otha muthas! Hope the silly bike season is treatin' ya'all well!
Looks like the On One Inbred 29er that I pictured awhile back has been given an inventory number at our supplier. That doesn't necessarily mean they are coming in, but it's hopeful! The entire first run of frames is tagged for U.S. sale, and with the 29er hoards waiting with their tongues lolling out of their grills, you can bet they won't last long! Who knows when and if they would re-stock them. Add to this the news I got that Trek maybe producing a 29er, that Fisher is going to sell a "budget" priced 29er frameset, and the Surly Pugsley is already available, you might se where I would be in a quandry as to what geared hardtail I should be riding! (Don't even say "all of them", I'm not filthy rich, just filthy!)
I get to be a Europa Cycle and Ski "Night Monkey" for tonight, and tomorrow night. Wahoo! I'd expect it to be pretty busy tonight, as the evenings have been lately. On a Europa related note: I'd like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Melissa, as she was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Don't know what's wrong- if anything, but I hope yer out and okay by now!
Lots of people will be out and about on their bikes this weekend getting ready for "that ride"- you know! The one sponsored by that rag in Des Moines? Yeah, like these folks ever ride any other time of year! So, watch out! Lots of noobs out there now and they aren't noted for their bike handling skills! Clear a path people! Here comes the keg! The keg on the child trailer! The one with blaring 80's hairband music emanating from it! Look out!
Trans Iowa is still turning up in the news! Check out Mr. 24's latest posts for details!http://jeffkerkove.blogspot.com I am still checking out course options for the '06 version. I have found a few websites that allow viewing of airial photographs that are coming in handy. I just can't quite determine the terrain features, though, and I have to narrow down my choices yet. Suffice it to say that for now, Trans Iowa '06 will be hillier, and it will have more "B" roads, or other similarly heinous passageways! It also will be slightly longer, and have a longer time to complete the route. I'm still hashing out decisions and details, so that's all I got for ya on that! Be a volunteer for '06 Trans Iowa! Let me know if your interested! seveneye7@mchsi.com
Now I would like to send a shout out to "The Chad", and to dirtram, my bruthas from otha muthas! Hope the silly bike season is treatin' ya'all well!
A/C Creatures
It's the A/C season again in Iowa. That means that most people are ducking from one airconditioned atmousphere to another, spending as little time inbetween as they possibly can. Have we gone soft, or what? I am just as guilty as the next guy though. I am sitting here banging this out on my keyboard as the window A/C whirrs in the backround. I guess I should be glad we even have A/C. It just kind of makes me think about how things like that have gone from, "oh that's a nice thing, we're so blessed.", to "Where the #@^* is my A?C?!! We hafta have it!" We as a country are so screwed up that way! Anywho...........
Looks like the On One Inbred 29er that I pictured awhile back has been given an inventory number at our supplier. That doesn't necessarily mean they are coming in, but it's hopeful! The entire first run of frames is tagged for U.S. sale, and with the 29er hoards waiting with their tongues lolling out of their grills, you can bet they won't last long! Who knows when and if they would re-stock them. Add to this the news I got that Trek maybe producing a 29er, that Fisher is going to sell a "budget" priced 29er frameset, and the Surly Pugsley is already available, you might se where I would be in a quandry as to what geared hardtail I should be riding! (Don't even say "all of them", I'm not filthy rich, just filthy!)
I get to be a Europa Cycle and Ski "Night Monkey" for tonight, and tomorrow night. Wahoo! I'd expect it to be pretty busy tonight, as the evenings have been lately. On a Europa related note: I'd like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Melissa, as she was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Don't know what's wrong- if anything, but I hope yer out and okay by now!
Lots of people will be out and about on their bikes this weekend getting ready for "that ride"- you know! The one sponsored by that rag in Des Moines? Yeah, like these folks ever ride any other time of year! So, watch out! Lots of noobs out there now and they aren't noted for their bike handling skills! Clear a path people! Here comes the keg! The keg on the child trailer! The one with blaring 80's hairband music emanating from it! Look out!
Trans Iowa is still turning up in the news! Check out Mr. 24's latest posts for details!http://jeffkerkove.blogspot.com I am still checking out course options for the '06 version. I have found a few websites that allow viewing of airial photographs that are coming in handy. I just can't quite determine the terrain features, though, and I have to narrow down my choices yet. Suffice it to say that for now, Trans Iowa '06 will be hillier, and it will have more "B" roads, or other similarly heinous passageways! It also will be slightly longer, and have a longer time to complete the route. I'm still hashing out decisions and details, so that's all I got for ya on that! Be a volunteer for '06 Trans Iowa! Let me know if your interested! seveneye7@mchsi.com
Now I would like to send a shout out to "The Chad", and to dirtram, my bruthas from otha muthas! Hope the silly bike season is treatin' ya'all well!
Looks like the On One Inbred 29er that I pictured awhile back has been given an inventory number at our supplier. That doesn't necessarily mean they are coming in, but it's hopeful! The entire first run of frames is tagged for U.S. sale, and with the 29er hoards waiting with their tongues lolling out of their grills, you can bet they won't last long! Who knows when and if they would re-stock them. Add to this the news I got that Trek maybe producing a 29er, that Fisher is going to sell a "budget" priced 29er frameset, and the Surly Pugsley is already available, you might se where I would be in a quandry as to what geared hardtail I should be riding! (Don't even say "all of them", I'm not filthy rich, just filthy!)
I get to be a Europa Cycle and Ski "Night Monkey" for tonight, and tomorrow night. Wahoo! I'd expect it to be pretty busy tonight, as the evenings have been lately. On a Europa related note: I'd like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Melissa, as she was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Don't know what's wrong- if anything, but I hope yer out and okay by now!
Lots of people will be out and about on their bikes this weekend getting ready for "that ride"- you know! The one sponsored by that rag in Des Moines? Yeah, like these folks ever ride any other time of year! So, watch out! Lots of noobs out there now and they aren't noted for their bike handling skills! Clear a path people! Here comes the keg! The keg on the child trailer! The one with blaring 80's hairband music emanating from it! Look out!
Trans Iowa is still turning up in the news! Check out Mr. 24's latest posts for details!http://jeffkerkove.blogspot.com I am still checking out course options for the '06 version. I have found a few websites that allow viewing of airial photographs that are coming in handy. I just can't quite determine the terrain features, though, and I have to narrow down my choices yet. Suffice it to say that for now, Trans Iowa '06 will be hillier, and it will have more "B" roads, or other similarly heinous passageways! It also will be slightly longer, and have a longer time to complete the route. I'm still hashing out decisions and details, so that's all I got for ya on that! Be a volunteer for '06 Trans Iowa! Let me know if your interested! seveneye7@mchsi.com
Now I would like to send a shout out to "The Chad", and to dirtram, my bruthas from otha muthas! Hope the silly bike season is treatin' ya'all well!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Somewhere in a Shop Near You!
Mr 24 demonstrating the debilitating effects too many silly questions from customers.
Guitar Ted Productions
Ever wonder what it might be like to work in a bicycle shop? The sheer amount of cycling goodness that we get to immerse ourselves in on a daily basis is pretty awesome. However; we get the seamy underside of retail life, as well. The mind numbing questions, the failed logic, and the department store bikes! Those are the worst! Yeah, we get in on some pretty cool stuff, but nobody wants to talk about the bicycle shop's dirty little secret. It's called "mind suck", or cranial micro-cellular reversal. A condition most often suffered by retail service people at the hands of fools. It's not really a severe ailment so much as it's a pain in the neck, or slightly above there! Jeff was smitten by an attack of this malady just today. The above picture is an illustration for identification purposes, so that you might recognize one of the more visual side effects of "mind suck". If you see a service person, salesman, or employee of a retail outlet in this condition, accompanied by a slow babbling gurgle from the mouth, please feel free to give them a swift kick in the junk! This might just bring them back to reality! Either that, or you might recieve a similarly applied pressure to the groin!
Umm.....do I really need to say that the above is all in jest? Well, as I always say, never underestimate the stupidity of mankind! Sometimes people make me so crazy, I see cross-eyed!
Somewhere in a Shop Near You!
Mr 24 demonstrating the debilitating effects too many silly questions from customers.
Guitar Ted Productions
Ever wonder what it might be like to work in a bicycle shop? The sheer amount of cycling goodness that we get to immerse ourselves in on a daily basis is pretty awesome. However; we get the seamy underside of retail life, as well. The mind numbing questions, the failed logic, and the department store bikes! Those are the worst! Yeah, we get in on some pretty cool stuff, but nobody wants to talk about the bicycle shop's dirty little secret. It's called "mind suck", or cranial micro-cellular reversal. A condition most often suffered by retail service people at the hands of fools. It's not really a severe ailment so much as it's a pain in the neck, or slightly above there! Jeff was smitten by an attack of this malady just today. The above picture is an illustration for identification purposes, so that you might recognize one of the more visual side effects of "mind suck". If you see a service person, salesman, or employee of a retail outlet in this condition, accompanied by a slow babbling gurgle from the mouth, please feel free to give them a swift kick in the junk! This might just bring them back to reality! Either that, or you might recieve a similarly applied pressure to the groin!
Umm.....do I really need to say that the above is all in jest? Well, as I always say, never underestimate the stupidity of mankind! Sometimes people make me so crazy, I see cross-eyed!
Monday, July 11, 2005
More Tails From The Shop! II
The area of the shop known as "The Swirling Vortex of Misfit Bikes" in full "suck" mode!
Guitar Ted Productions
The madness continues unabaited as the season careens headlong into it's frenzied climax, known by the foul acronym of ragbrai. Hundreds of two wheeled contraptions to be repaired so that the so called cyclists can imbibe in their chosen poison. Alchohol, tobacco products, and other possibly illegal substances,(allegedly!), are to be consumed en-masse with the bicycle being used only as a means to an end, which for some may be coming sooner than later! (The end, that is)
Today's featured pics portray the two facets of the day's craziness most prominently displayed. Customer relations, as shown by Mr.24, below, and the ever mounting piles of junk that seem to be sprouting up around the shop like weeds in a summer garden. Too bad they don't make a "Round-up" type product for this menace. That'd be great! Spray on the pile of trash, and it withers away and dies! Awesome!
While it is apparent that I hold the cycling event held at the end of July in this state with some disdain, (Okay- alot of disdain!) There are those that are reasonably pure in their efforts. I acknowledge you with a tip of my cycling helmet. The courage you display by associating with the debased cycling hordes that surround you is admirable. I also will join forces with you in a gallant showing of true cycling for a day. July 28th to be exact. A ride report will follow!
Well, it's time to replenish my diminished energy reserves! Later!
More Tails From The Shop! II
The area of the shop known as "The Swirling Vortex of Misfit Bikes" in full "suck" mode!
Guitar Ted Productions
The madness continues unabaited as the season careens headlong into it's frenzied climax, known by the foul acronym of ragbrai. Hundreds of two wheeled contraptions to be repaired so that the so called cyclists can imbibe in their chosen poison. Alchohol, tobacco products, and other possibly illegal substances,(allegedly!), are to be consumed en-masse with the bicycle being used only as a means to an end, which for some may be coming sooner than later! (The end, that is)
Today's featured pics portray the two facets of the day's craziness most prominently displayed. Customer relations, as shown by Mr.24, below, and the ever mounting piles of junk that seem to be sprouting up around the shop like weeds in a summer garden. Too bad they don't make a "Round-up" type product for this menace. That'd be great! Spray on the pile of trash, and it withers away and dies! Awesome!
While it is apparent that I hold the cycling event held at the end of July in this state with some disdain, (Okay- alot of disdain!) There are those that are reasonably pure in their efforts. I acknowledge you with a tip of my cycling helmet. The courage you display by associating with the debased cycling hordes that surround you is admirable. I also will join forces with you in a gallant showing of true cycling for a day. July 28th to be exact. A ride report will follow!
Well, it's time to replenish my diminished energy reserves! Later!
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Could Be the Next "Big Thing" For G.T.
Picture courtesy of Brant at On One Cycles
Guitar Ted Productions
This is an early production proto-type for On One's Inbred 29 inch wheeled frame. One of our distributors at the shop where I work is slated to get the first run of these in about a month and a half, or so. Sliding dropouts, cable stops, and mech hanger for gearie duty, or I can run it single speed. Maybe, just maybe this may see its way into my stable. The price is supposed to be around what my Karate Monkey cost me, which is do-able. Time will tell! (Maybe it will also be painted to compliment both a pink Chris King headset and a Surly purple disc hub hubset.)
Could Be the Next "Big Thing" For G.T.
Picture courtesy of Brant at On One Cycles
Guitar Ted Productions
This is an early production proto-type for On One's Inbred 29 inch wheeled frame. One of our distributors at the shop where I work is slated to get the first run of these in about a month and a half, or so. Sliding dropouts, cable stops, and mech hanger for gearie duty, or I can run it single speed. Maybe, just maybe this may see its way into my stable. The price is supposed to be around what my Karate Monkey cost me, which is do-able. Time will tell! (Maybe it will also be painted to compliment both a pink Chris King headset and a Surly purple disc hub hubset.)
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