Saturday, July 11, 2009
Specialized 2010 29er Single Speed and Epic
Here is a sneak peak of some of the 2010 higher end Specialized 29ers. The carbon bike on the left has suspiciously horizontal dropouts and is not well hung in the derailleur hanger department. This carbon fiber single speed 29er should build a super light SS! For the full squish racers out there Specialized has the Epic 29er.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Where Is Tom ?
Where Is Tom ?
Originally uploaded by thebicycleescape
In an out of character move Tom did not show up to work today. I know what you are thinking: Reno 911 Marathon... nope. This absence is due to the newest TBE addition: Geoffrey Galen Rinker, 8lbs 11oz. Welcome son!
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Starry Night
We just built this beautiful Independent Fabrication Factory Light Weight for Alan. I love the sky like fade complete with the moon and stars. Check out our photo album for more pictures.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Simply Beautiful
As your stroll the streets of downtown Frederick make sure you check out Simply Beautiful Boutique (43 E. Patrick). They are borrowing our Batavus bicycle for their beautiful window display. While you are there stop in and check out their shop. They have plenty of great home, baby and personal items.
Friday, June 26, 2009
2010 Specialized Langster
For 2010, Specialized continues the city themed Langster fixed gears. On the menu is a Moscow Langster and a Los Angeles styled bike. The LA Langster is the one with the white wheel and tire combo.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Perseverance!
As a bicycle mechanic I get the opportunity to see all sorts of home-brewed attempts at bicycle repair. The tube pictured is one of my favorites. The reason I like this botched repair so much is because of the determination and love behind it. As I held the tube in my hand which had more holes in it than a car parked in downtown Frederick, I could feel the frustration of the father. I also sensed his determination as he tried desperately to fix his son’s bike. This kind of determination could only exist when a parent is trying to be a ‘hero’ for their child. It is a determination I have been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of countless times. At the end of the day daddy solved his son’s problem (with a little help). Today is Father’s Day and to all the fathers out there that happen across this blog I wish you a very happy day. Keep on fixing those bikes but remember we are here when you need a hand.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
2010 Giant 29er
Twenty Niner fans worldwide have been asking the same question: When in the hell is the World’s largest frame producer going to address the big wheeled market? Well my friends they finally have... well...almost. The pictured bikes are Giant’s answer. The XTC 1 29er (approximately $2125) and XTC 2 29er (approximately $1350) will be available within the next few weeks. The higher end Giant 29er will be adorned with a Fox fork (with thru axle) and a mix of Shimano XT, SLX, and Deore components. The XTC 29 2 will be dressed in Shimano Deore and Alivo bits with a Marzocchi Forty-Niner TST2 fork with a 15QR thru axle.
