Recent content by Blackbike

Very interested... The time, effort, and artistry that went into that build is amazing. The talent involved in the engraving leaves me without words to describe it. Just beautiful: Mike

That is just incredibly beautiful, amazing vintage Mavic and aero spokes. : Mike

I hate to be such a boring guy but I like my titanium raw. I have been working the yoga (my mom taught me a few things) and was able to narrow the span of the elbow cups by 1 inch total with limited pain and much improved flexibility. I am working on the turtle neck (that doesn't sound right 🤔)...

Hello Everybody... 108 Grams of steel bolts removed from the Daimler TT and replaced with titanium hardware, weight savings of 48.5 grams at a cost of $1.00 per gram. This is all the hardware for everything above the top tube. And a nice set of titanium skewers... Have A Great Day: Mike

Thank You Nob, You were absolutely correct about me and titanium, except I'm more like this... "Bowerbirds: The male bowerbird constructs elaborate structures called bowers and decorates them with colorful and shiny objects, like bottle caps and berries, to impress potential mates." If it...

The ball is now rolling on the hernia repair, I am opting for the robotic procedure because, smaller incisions, a better installation of the mesh reinforcements, and quicker healing. The first appointment is on September 11 (I know 9-11 wasn't a good day here in the USA) for a jiggle and poke...

Thank you, being competitive is always been a thing with me and I need to get into the mindset that I just need time to heal and get over myself. : Mike

I think what's bugging me is I had a fairly tight plan for training and the race and this injury just blew all the plans out of the water, because of the time uncertainty. My body letting me down was not good news and mentally I havent come to terms with it. : Mike

My mental state has been sagging lately due to a minor injury. Much to my surprise I now have a inguinal hernia. I'm still training to go Time Trailing in spite of my injuries as the clock is ticking. So what am I doing about it, I bought a Amazon hernia belt and spent a few days adjusting it...

This is the final mockup before cabling the bike. So the grips got the final trim and the hairspray overspray removed, the brake levers and shifters transition nicely into the 2mm thick Soyo grips. For me this is good fit with palm support. Next up is cabling so we are getting closer to a test...

Hi Nob, I know what you mean, the grips are about 15mm farther back on the basebar grip sections sections then usual. I did this for ergo reasons to fill in the kink in the bar as I didn't like the feel of the heel of my hand resting on the hard edge of the grip. I'm hoping once the grips are...

Soyo Grips are installed, the extension bars were a total pain in the eye to get on due to the aero shaped ends, the base bar ends were the usual hassel. the grips will be circumcised to install controls as soon as the hairspray kicks off and everything is good and stuck. The 2mm thick grips are...

It's Christmas In The Desert!!! The cables and other bits arrived from the usual sources. The cool stuff that showed up are two pair of very classic Soyo NJS Keirin grips fresh from Japan... Grip glue will be Industrial strength ladies hair spray because all the kool kids are doing it...

Thanks for that 👍 : Mike

Hi Nob. Soon. You would be proud, I'm sore as hell. : Mike