I’ve been itching to get started on a new bike (even though this one’s not even finished yet!). I’m thinking something “boutique” starting with a frame. Ellsworth is on the brain, or maybe even design and make my own frame (well, get the guys at Westside, who do exhausts and roll cages for race cars, to make it for me) we’ll see.
Last night I picked up a $100 eBay bargain on a set of brand new, never used Sun ditch witch rims with tubes, Deore hubs and Tioga tyres. I only wanted the rear as my stock rear rim is super old skool, very thin, corroded and the spokes are very rusty.
I also bought myself a helmet (never used to have to wear a helmet back in the day!). I wanted a skate helmet, but have been reading up on how they’re not meant for use on the road, but more for skate parks, so I figure I’d be better off getting something that will potentially save my life if I was in an accident on the street, even though it does look like an alien is sitting on my head.
The single speed chain is in, so too the tensioner. I’ll get it all on the bike tonight and post more pics tomorrow! Looking forward to riding the “thing” whether it goes or not!