i want to ride my bicycle...

but it looks like it will have to wait a while longer..

like almost everything else.

Not dead yet...

.. but almost.  Guess you could say this blog is on life support.

I haven't posted anything for 10 months, but I get an occasional email from here so somebody out there is still reading or Googling for miscellaneous bike stuff.

To sum up - the previous bike frames (Kvale, Holland, yellow Richard Sachs, 77 Richard Sachs, Bruce Gordons one and two, Bontrager CXs one and two, Chris Chance, Fusos, Ritcheys, and Dave Tesch) have been sold.

I didn't intend to have a 'collection' so this isn't a change in heart/interest/whatever.  Just moving along the bikes that are or were not getting much attention for whatever reason.  Narrowing my focus to riding more and acquiring less.  I'm actually riding more than I have in awhile.  Some other changes (going back to school, etc.) that are less interesting to anyone else but me mean no blog updates.

Reading that list above...wow - that's a pretty ridiculous number.  Probably left out some too.

Anyway... that's kind of what's been going on.  I haven't completely cleared out my bike inventory.  I still have several bikes that I'd like to sell at some point so if you're interested, drop me a reply.

Right now (10/7/2010) these are:
15" Ibis Mojo,  built but never ridden (!)  Literally as new.
15" Bontrager Race Lite with original Bontrager fork crown on Judy fork.
56cm Dave Moulton Recherche  (like Fuso but with different seat stay caps and fork crown).

and either a 55cm Richard Sachs (white) or a newly refinished and S&S coupled 54cm Richard Sachs in red.

I can post or send a picture at some point and if anyone's seriously interested, we can discuss price.

So, if I'm selling/sold all of these, what am I keeping?  Glad you asked!   *snicker*

The bike(s) that I ride these days are:  Pegoretti 8:30AM,  Colnago C-50, world's ugliest Pegoretti Custom Team - my winter bike and not quite as ugly as it was once with yellow rims, tires, saddle and bar tape (ouch!).  And I'm holding on to my Bontrager Road Lite, even though it doesn't see much road time anymore.

At some point, I'll pop up to the top of e-Richie's queue as well.  Maybe I'll move something else out to make room at that point.  Three bikes seems to be the magic number for me, but getting down to that point is difficult.

That's it for now... take care y'all and maybe i'll be back sooner than next August.

- taz

I got an email a few days ago from a company that sells cycling jerseys.

They are pretty entertaining and I got a laugh out of them so here's a link:

http://www.sharethedamnroad.com

I particularly like 'Don't Run Me Over'.

No cash or merchandise was exchanged for this link - although it's certainly encouraged.

Happy New Year!
- taz

8 speed Record Ergo Titanium/Carbon shifters

Campagnolo Ergo shifters are sold.



For sale - 8 speed Campagnolo Record Ergo Shifters. These are the last generation before nine speed (i think) with carbon body and alloy levers, titanium parts. I'm not an expert on the variations but there should be some online resources if you need details.



Excellent condition - the pictures aren't great but should be sufficient to give you a good idea on their cosmetic condition. I had these on the Dave Tesch I sold earlier this year. I also have 8 speed Chorus derailleurs, cranks and monoplaner calipers but no pictures at this time, as well as 8 speed Chorus wheels (on Velocity Aerohead rims).



I'd like $200 shipped for the Ergo shifters, but contact me with reasonable offers or if interested in multiple parts. Trades for newer Campy and miscellaneous parts like water bottle cages and saddles considered. Send me a note for details.

The best way to contact me is via email to: taztaylor@mindspring.com Comments here or email to the gmail account may not be read immediately.



thanks,
taz

more Bontrager cross

it's that time of year again...

Silver Bontrager has found a new home in San Francisco and made it's racing debut yesterday. Here's a pic I grabbed from Ken's flickr site showing the CX in its new trim.


Looking good with latest Campagnolo Centaur, Salsa stem and pewter Chris King headset.

Previous iterations:
My build:
Not bad, but you can see by the stem and saddle location that it was a little too big. Ken's build is a definite step up.

as originally found/purchased:
Lots of work and cleaning but nice to know it's back in race trim and doing battle. Good luck with 'cross season Ken!

And before I forget... here's a couple of shots of Jay and the black Bonty CX in action last season:




- taz

Chris Kvale for sale

Update 8/2010 - Kvale frame and Helium wheels are SOLD.

56 cm Chris Kvale frame and fork for sale (with headset).

Selling the Mavic Heliums (seperately) shown in first picture also.

I'll ship in a Trico bike case and buyer agrees to return case.

Shipping by FedEx ground.

- taz

9/1 update on the bikes for sale

Quick update on the bikes for sale.

The Bruce Gordon Chinook is sold and the Curt Goodrich fork is sold.

Silver Bontrager CX is sold - going back to NorCal and racing.

Chris Kvale is still available sold.

Bill Holland frame and fork is for sale sold.

Email if interested in the mountain bikes (Bontrager RaceLite, Ibis Mojo)

thanks,
taz

what's new

I haven't blogged anything in a very long time, but since I've gotten a few emails and questions about 'for sale' bikes here's an update.

The red/yellow Fuso is sold. The red Sachs without decals is sold. The Dave Tesch is sold.

The red 54 Sachs with decals - it was for sale but had little interest. I think the dent scared most people away. Now it's at Bilienky Cycle Works to have S&S couplers installed and the dent removed along with a theadless steerer and some paint touch up. Haven't decided if I'll sell it after the work's completed.

The silver Bontrager CX is still for sale SOLD- $325 plus shipping and I probably have some parts I can add in.

Bruce Gordon Chinook 56cm is for sale SOLD. $325 with Look Carbon fork, $425 with Curt Goodrich fork.

The Chris Kvale frame and fork is for sale SOLD. Pictures are in earlier posts but this is the first time (and place) I've listed it as for sale.
56cm - email me to discuss if interested.

If you have interest in mtbs, I have a Bontrager Racelite with original Bontrager fork crown on Judy fork *and* an Ibis Mojo. I haven't given these a lot of thought but I'll probably be selling at least one. The Ibis has ***never been ridden***. It's basically brand new with new parts except for the fork and the brake levers.

So that's what's going on here... trying to ride more and accumulate less. Still got a ways to go on both fronts.

For those of you that have checked the blog from time to time, sorry about the neglect. Don't know if I'll be any better in the near future - we'll see.

thanks for reading
- taz

Bontrager cycloCROSS!

As e-RICHIE says, "it's only a 'cross bike if you race 'cross atmo".
I'm happy to say that my black Bonty CX has returned to it's true calling as a cross bike at it's new home.

New owner Jay has already put it on the line (and in the dirt) in the North Carolina CX series and reports that "he points and it goes". Jay sent a couple of pics with it's new SRAM Rival build and I gotta admit it looks even better now.

Good luck Jay with the NC Winter Cup and send us some action pics when you get a chance.

Oh yeah - I promise that the cable hangar is coming shortly!

- taz

eBay

My 56cm '77 Sachs is sold and will be on it's way to a new home soon.

Some interesting facts:
1200 + views of the auction
85 watching (tracking)
8 people sent questions/asked for more info
Only 1 bid @ starting (and ending) price of $875.00
Buy it now price of $1150 lasted for two days with no takers.

A 57cm Sachs Strada Immaculata (eg, not a signature model) sold during the same time for $1499. A nice looking frame, but $625 better? Here's a link.

Call me cynical, but I think the lack of decals was a factor. Are bike enthusiasts really that shallow or was it just an ebay thing?

I hope the new home appreciates my frame (I think it will). Lots of nice details on this one that you won't find on the Strada Immaculata.

- taz