Randy & Nova's Bicycle Scrapbook

Bikes Of Colorado

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:26:17 -0400

While vacationing in Colorado this week I took photos of bikes in the towns of Salida, Cripple Creek, Gunnison and Leadville. Such a wide variety of bikes from brand new Electras and Nirves to old Schwinns and everything in between. Hardly an empty bike rack to be found. Also rare were bikes that were locked.
We also checked out the bike shops in these towns which we always try to do when traveling. 2 pages of photos here.

Mineral Belt Trail - Leadville Colorado

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:30:00 -0400

This was our second time to ride this great trail and our third ride at Leadville. It's a 12 mile paved trail at an elevation near 11000 feet. It loops around the town of Leadville and through several old mining operations including those of the famous Baby Doe Tabor and the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Along the trail there is old mining equipment and markers explaining the history. Afterwards we ate at the Golden Burrow Cafe which is now a tradition. We stayed the night prior and after the ride in Salida. We really should stay in Leadville to 1. contribute to their economy and 2. get better acclimated. Maybe next time.Trail website. More photos here.
We just missed Lance Armstrong by a couple of days. He had been in Leadville to participate in the "Leadville Trail 100" where he took 2nd place to Dave Wiens.

His & Hers Western Flyers

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:53:00 -0400

We each rode our oldest bikes which are Western Flyers to the Pub Pedal last night.

Our Bikes Video

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:27:39 -0400

Nova's New Saddle

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:40:46 -0400

Brooks B18 Womens Limited Edition

Not for sure what bike this will go on or if we'll build a bike for it.

Muppets Glass

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:16:11 -0400

Found this at an antique store today.
The Great Muppet Caper movie collectible glass from McDonald's.

Early 60's Sears Spaceliner

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:46:17 -0400

This is an e-bay deal gone bad. We purchased what was advertised as a 26" girls Spaceliner. Upon receiving the bike we find out it is a 24". We did work out a deal to get some of our money back but we're still not happy with the ordeal.

This bike has since been sold.

Racer

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:47:35 -0400

Made a few changes to the Racer. Swapped out the wheels the rear now a 2spd "kickback" coaster brake. This eliminated all the cabling. Changed bars and seat.

Before

After

Ratrodbikes.com Kids Bike Build Off

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:40:00 -0400

The bike is done. More photos here. Click the Continue Reading... link below for the build of the bike. Here's a riding video...

Continue reading "Ratrodbikes.com Kids Bike Build Off"

Another Ride Video

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:54:30 -0400

Today we rode from downtown up to our favorite Mexican restaurant for lunch.

My Hat

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:11:20 -0400

Riding With Tara

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:14:04 -0400

Today the 3 of us went riding along the river and downtown.

Lounge Lizard

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:07:00 -0400

Originaly built sometime in 2003. Newer Schwinn frame, powder coated and all new components.

More photos here.

Spring 2008 added orange wheel set.
Fall 2007 Von-Mex pinstriped the fenders at the Peddlers swap and show.

Peddlers Show and Swap

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:15:12 -0400

This past weekend we loaded up the truck with bikes and bike parts and headed to Independence, Missouri to attend a bicycle show and swap meet.
More on the weekend here.

Twin Bar

nospam@example.com (Randy) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:28:09 -0400

A twin bar frame frame I'm working on. I wasn't really planning on building another bike. I recently had these wheels powder coated and I just threw this together to see how they looked on a bike. I'm kinda liking this look and may keep it around. More photos.