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From his site -  Who the heck is Bob Brown and why on earth should I buy a bike from you? Good question, I'm a Mechanical Engineer by degree and have over 10 years experience as a Design Engineer in heavy industry. I'm also a bike nut and in general a fabricator of all things. I'm also a certified machinist and experienced in nearly every form of metalwork and joining. In short I design and build things that others won't or simply can't.I've been building custom frames for about 10 years now and have quite a few under my belt. I've honed in my skills on building the best custom carved lugged steel frames around. That's what I do and I think you'll agree the result speak for themselves.

BikingBis forum has the details of each of the 14 states which have the minimum 3' passing law The "3feetplease.com" website has a document which explains the benefits of the law This VeloNews article explains the Previs v. Dailey case in which a cyclist was expected to pull off the road while being passed

1.  Netjets gift  /2008/10/netjets-gift-establishes-cycling-event.html 2.  Fixed Gear Coaster Brake Bike  /2009/02/fixed-gear-coaster-brake-bike.html 3.  Specialized Langster Steel  /2009/05/2010-specialized-langster-steel.html 4.  PBR Bike Frame  /2008/10/pbr-bike-frame.html 5.  Bamboo Bicycle for Sale  /2008/02/bamboo-bicycle-for-sale.html 6.  Columbus Fall Challenge  /2007/09/columbus-fall-challenge.html 7.  Brooks Barbican Messenger Bag  /2008/10/brooks-barbican-messenger-bag.html 8.  Kimori Bicycles at NAHBS  /2009/02/kimori-bicycles-showing-at-nahbs-in.html 9.  Bikes for Sale  /2009/06/bike-price-list.html 10.  Sillgey Cyclery  /2009/03/sillgey-cyclery.html

My blog has become so popular that I am now getting hit with spam comments. Argh... I moderate comments so nobody sees them. Some of them don't make any sense which is weird.

From the mailbag: Seagull Bags is having a 20% off sale on Saturday 19th from 10-3. Everything in our shop will be on sale! their website is here...

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Started at Goodale and rode out 3rd then north to 5th. 5th to McKinley north to Scioto Darby into Hilliard. Our destination was Starliner Diner for dinner. Food was great. 4 people rode. Temps were in low 30's. It was pretty windy for the ride out and we had a tailwind on the way back. We rode 21 miles total.

Bicycle shelters. Bicycle parking. Bicycle lockers. The drive to make Columbus more bicycle-friendly is shifting into gear as enthusiasts and officials decide how to use a $490,000 federal grant from a program aimed at improving energy efficiency and conservation. A proposal by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District calls for four shelters and three "secure parking" areas for bicycles Downtown. Bike lockers and parking areas in five Downtown garages also are under consideration. more...

Dearest Cyclist, In the most joyous spirit of the holidays, Yay Bikes! thanks you for your kindness, patience, creativity, and generosity in 2009. Without you, Yay Bikes! cyclists wouldn't have celebrated a successful Bike to Work Week, opened an office, launched a new website, educated seven cycling instructors,  provided Pedal Instead bicycle valet service at major events, helped Columbus attain the League of American Bicyclists' Bronze Award, and organized rides as diverse as Bike the Cbus and Night of 1000 Tacos! If you'd like to support the work of Yay Bikes!, there are several options in the left-hand column in this newsletter. But other (already-nonprofit) local cycling organizations could also use your help! Please read on to learn more about these projects and how you can help advance their missions with even a small donation. And stayed tuned for next month's newsletter, when we'll lay out a timeline for May Bike Month  planning! Start thinking ab...

Frame Fisher custom butted Platinum Series Steel, sliding dropouts Wheels Bontrager Race, Bontrager Jones CXR tires Componentry SRAM Rival front derailleur, SRAM Rival rear derailleur, SRAM Rival 10spd shifters, SRAM S-300 crank, Avid Shorty brakes Fork Bontrager Race Lite Cyclocross, Aluminum steerer, Carbon Legs, Crown Mounted cable stop, fender mounts more... Editors Note: This is the same frame as the Lemond Poprad. If you can find the 2009 model in black it is made in the US. The 2010 models are made overseas.

We started out with four riders this year, Kevin, Carolyn, Dave and myself. There were supposed to be at least two-three more, but life happens. Downtown Wheeling was the starting point and we needed to get up to Oglebay on top of the hill to ride through the lights. So, we headed down through town and over to the bike path that ends in Elm Grove. From there we headed out to Peters Run. There was heavy traffic on Peters Run compared to last year, but we kept chugging along until we got to the top to meet Doug. From there we headed over to the Speidel Golf Course and jumped into traffic. We did part of the loop and started back toward the park. Carolyn couldn't get out of her clips and proceeded to slo-motion fall onto her side and my front wheel. I didn't budge, but the wheel did. It was knocked out of true about an inch. Not good. But Dave Crow, who works at Quick Service bike shop in Martins Ferry did his best to bring it back to life. It was enough to get me home, but th...

Metrofiets - Artisan frames, from Portland, Oregon Jamie Nichols and Phillip Ross are the founders and co-owners of Metrofiets, LLC. Patience and time, that's what builds a Metrofiets.  Design, bend, measure, sculpt, hammer, polish and file - these actions transform raw steel into works of art. The kind of art you can ride around town on.  The kind of art that turns heads and leaves people wanting more. Our designs are inspired by Danish and Dutch cargo bikes as well as the classic bicycle styles produced in the US during the 1930's, 40's and 50's. We like clean lines, curves and things that work without a lot of fuss.  Naturally, our "basic" bikes ship with modern, state of the art  components like hydraulic disc brakes and internally geared hubs.  Stuff that just works. the website...

A dream come true. Lungavita is a bicycle that Giovanni Pinarello was very keen on making. This model includes a tribute to the first colour schemes of the Pinarello cycles of 1951, in the colours that were in fashion at the time. The frame is made of 6061 T6 aluminium and strictly in a Single Speed version with the rims painted white – a rarity in this sector. Lungavita is the ideal bicycle for the world capitals where this kind of frame is much appreciated for its lightness and versatility. From New York to Tokyo a new generation of cyclists is discovering the taste of Pinarellostyle retro.  the website...

Pro 1200 LED LED Li-Ion FEATURES D.I.Y. Software - Design your own specs! 1200 Lumens 8 Step Fuel Gauge Quick Release Battery System 9600 mAh Battery Borofloat Lens Explorer Headband Compatible SYSTEM INCLUDES LED Headlamp Li-Ion Battery Handlebar Mount - Fits up to 31.8mm Helmet Mount Extension Cable Docking Statio Description 1200 measured lumens. That’s right, 1200 lumens. That puts the Pro 1200’s light output in the same arena as some automobile headlights. The Pro 1200 accomplishes this staggering output by incorporating two of the most powerful single source LED emitters available today. Housed in two separate reflectors, one reflector acts as a “spot” and the other a “flood”. The resulting beam pattern is a perfect blend of both. The Pro 1200 also benefits from our unique D.I.Y. software. This internet based software gives you the flexibility to design your light outputs and flash modes to fit your riding needs, rather than being bound by inflexi...

The premise behind Pugsley’s design is the allowance of tires with a larger-than-average footprint. It was created to go where other bikes may flounder. Our frame and fork will accept 4" tires on 26" rims. The flotation and traction gained by using large volume, low-pressure tires (we highly recommend the Surly Endomorph 3.7 tires) can get you over and through otherwise unrideable terrain: ice, snow, sand, mud, wet rocks and roots. In many conditions, bigger is better. There are design problems associated with using wide tires, however: the tire can rub on the chain, the chainstays, and the front derailleur. We’ve addressed these issues by using a 100mm-wide bottom bracket shell and providing an E-type front derailleur mount. The 100mm shell allows us to widen the chainstays for more tire/frame clearance, and it moves the chainrings outward for more chain/tire clearance. An E-type bottom bracket-mounted front derailleur positions the derailleur cage outboard of the tire. ...

Featuring the same central Flink® Link ball joint shoulder harness and frame as the popular BD1 series the BD2 is slightly larger and features innovative pocket positions. The BD2 features a large centre opening design with water resistant zippers and includes one small zippered external gear pocket, two large external mesh pockets, two mesh lumbar pockets, one internal zippered pocket and two internal expandable Lycra gear pockets, hydration bladder sleeve, helmet holder and integrated rain cover. Name BD2 Model Team Edition, Black Size Womens S and L: Mens S and L Material 1000 D Nylon Capacity 15 l Max. load Recommended up to 7 Kg more...

Gifts for Foster Children Volunteer programs to provide holiday gifts to Central Ohio foster kids, with Franklin County Children Services Holiday Wish Program Director Megan Stevens and “BikeLady.org” founder Kate Gatch. listen here...