<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sarah Francis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Francis]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/bikebuilding</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:05:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Finishing the bike!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I added lots of unnecessary adornments and extra accessories.]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/finishing-the-bike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64108b0db107a98afc7372e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:28:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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work!]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/brakes-installation-and-adjustment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64108a98328ee5101ec88e27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:04:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_bf7610eb4a1c4a0bbe32cdf61b226516~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cables and Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attaching all of the cables that control the brakes and shifters]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/cables-and-housing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64108a2933d8619a9f2456ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_a88b9ff4285f49b48e09cdd3e8765b63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cockpit fitting: stem and handlebar height]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making a comfortable handlebar fit and installing the remaining headset components.]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/cockpit-fitting-stem-and-handlebar-height</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64108addf4cc9db9b4181471</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_54944dd347824ec2a8796fdfdc2a1445~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crankset and Cassette Installation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Installing the gear cogs in the front and back]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/crankset-and-cassette-installation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e66c639a5f7267aaf14449</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:39:46 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wheels!]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/wheelbuilding-part-4-de-stressing-and-tire-installation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">639b6c679605266959332352</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:39:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_8e1c05222b0f4a1ba3c2d82fdc1b7467~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frame is back from the painter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My custom paint job is complete, and boy is she looking sexy. ]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/frame-is-back-from-the-painter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b5f22022d3348d7fb427e6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:09:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_f2fab024c544470d93fc914bda6882b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" 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It can be any color I want!]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/choosing-a-paint-color</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636a8791a85fb25bdc64ec45</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_835298175f004b25bc0db889d9998bac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing a frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why did I choose the Surly Long Haul Trucker?]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/choosing-a-frame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636166551acf05c05013750a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_ffde1278dc96473da655787b69b79772~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why am I doing this?]]></title><description><![CDATA[a short history of why I'm choosing to build my own bike]]></description><link>https://sarahwfrancis.wixstudio.com/mysite/post/why-am-i-doing-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6360169f7f85fe20f3ea104e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:15:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d62b79_feb941fbf0ab4c1ba1d124997159bedb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah  Francis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>