May - 2019

Going Custom: Part Five, The "Wait" Bike

Carrying out the plan with the new bike has been a lot of thinking and planning. When I decided to get the custom Gaulzetti Interclub, it meant the Trek had to be gone. And shortly after starting the process, a used Gaulzetti Corsa frame appeared. I was so excited about the bike that I ordered that I bought the frame and built it up. I chose SRAM 1x and really like the new clutch rear derailleur. It easily accommodates the 11-30 cassette in the back, and I can go up to at lea

City Routes Video: Going Custom,Thoughts While Riding Paths to the River

Having some thoughts about the upcoming Gaulzetti build while riding to the loop to River Road and back to North Buffalo. HERE is the Ride with GPS route if you want to ride this path. #video #custom

City Routes Video: North Park to South Park with Some Gravel and Groveling

This is a staple ride for me, but today I added some gravel adventure to it. Too bad it was so crowded, and I broke the new eKoi glasses. Otherwise it was amazing! HERE is the route on Ride with GPS if you want to do it yourself. #video #CityRoutes

City Routes Video: Paths, Rivers, Bridges, and Prom Pictures

A ride out to the river found lots of neat sites and people. HERE is the Ride with GPS route if you want to ride this yourself. #video

Going Custom: Part Four, Thinking in Colors

Now that the components, frame geometry, and ride characteristics have been worked on, it is time to get some color scheme ideas on paper. Because of the rounded tubing, I feel like there are a few less choices that can be made. I would like to keep the bike to two colors, as I really do not want to pay extra for more paint. I have just received an all white Gaulzetti Corsa frame, and honestly, it is about as close to perfect as it could get. A single color black, green, pink

City Routes Video: Coffee Shop to Coffee Shop Ride

Here is a ride from Daily Planet in Buffalo to the Clarence Center Coffee Shop and back. A great ride. See it HERE on Ride with GPS. #video #CityRoutes

Going Custom: Part Three, Initial Consultations

Have you ever had one of those days when you drive by the lottery billboard and immediately think of what you would do with the money if you won? Who would you give some money to? What would it be like to pay off all your bills? Who could you make happy? Who would you donate a little to? Where would you move? Would you move? What would you buy? One of the most exciting things about a custom bike is getting exactly what you want. Since deciding to buy the Gaulzetti, I have bee

Going Custom: Part Two, Decisions, Decisions

Yesterday I wrote about the decision to get a new frame, and I briefly spoke about why I felt the Gaulzetti Interclub was the perfect frame for me. What makes a frame special, and what features work for me? Here’s a little of what I was thinking when I decided. Frame material is a big consideration when deciding on a custom bike. The feel of aluminum has always been one that I have liked. My CAAD10 was the best bang for the buck I have ever spent on a bike, and it rode like a

Going Custom: Part One

Being a long time reader of the Radavist and Velocipede Salon, I have always enjoyed perusing through the galleries of custom made bikes. I made a decision last year that I wanted to replace my current race bike, and I recently decided on going custom after a few other avenues fell through. I knew exactly what I wanted, a race frame with direct mount brakes and the ability to fit a 28 mm tire. Just like what I currently have. What? I have had my Trek Madone 5.2 for over three

Insta360 One X in Forest Lawn

Well, I definitely need to work out the audio on the Insta360 One X, but I think it is doable with a little fur to disrupt the wind. I will have to pick up one of those silicone cases and try to attach something.

Om Cycling

"no mud, no lotus"