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Finishing the bike!
I added lots of unnecessary adornments and extra accessories.
Apr 7, 2023
Chain length and derailleur adjustment
Setting up the shifting system can be a bit fussy.
Apr 7, 2023
Brakes Installation and Adjustment
It's important for brakes to work!
Apr 4, 2023
Cables and Housing
Attaching all of the cables that control the brakes and shifters
Mar 29, 2023
Cockpit fitting: stem and handlebar height
Making a comfortable handlebar fit and installing the remaining headset components.
Mar 24, 2023
Crankset and Cassette Installation
Installing the gear cogs in the front and back
Feb 10, 2023
We have handlebars!
How I chose handlebars and mounted them onto the bike.
Feb 2, 2023
Wheelbuilding Part 4: De-stressing and tire installation
Finishing up the wheels!
Feb 1, 2023
Frame is back from the painter!
My custom paint job is complete, and boy is she looking sexy.
Jan 4, 2023
Wheelbuilding Part 3: Tensioning and Truing
Tightening the spokes and making the wheel round
Dec 15, 2022
Wheelbuilding Part 2: Lacing, Unlacing, and Re-Lacing
Mistakes were made! Lessons were learned!
Nov 14, 2022
Wheelbuilding Part. 1: Lacing
Attaching the hub to the rim using the three-cross spoke lacing pattern.
Nov 9, 2022
Choosing a Paint Color
This is the best part! It can be any color I want!
Nov 8, 2022
Choosing a frame
Why did I choose the Surly Long Haul Trucker?
Nov 1, 2022
Why am I doing this?
a short history of why I'm choosing to build my own bike
Oct 31, 2022
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