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Sim Works Caroline stem for the Strong…
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Sim Works Caroline stem for the Strong…

Bypeter lombardi

today the mailman was kind enough to bring me the Strong’s new stem and spacers, a gorgeous fillet brazed steel Sim Works Caroline stem made by Nitto in Japan. the spacers are also made by Sim Works and match the stem great! they’re actually the nicest, thinnest steel spacers I’ve seen! the stem is an…

a wheelset for the Klein Quantum Race…
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a wheelset for the Klein Quantum Race…

Bypeter lombardi

well, after a long wait, i finally received the DT Swiss RR440 24h front rim and the Asymmetric 32h rear, which of course i had to immediately build 😉 the front is laced up with; Sapim Laser spokes (2.0-1.5-2.0 butted), DT Swiss brass spoke head washers, DT Swiss alloy nipples (two red nipples around the…

the Klein Quantum Race, finally all buttoned up…
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the Klein Quantum Race, finally all buttoned up…

Bypeter lombardi

so basically I’ve been sitting on the Klein for some time now, being too lazy (or too busy with life and other projects) to get the steerer cut. all that’s really changed is the stem (now an EC90 carbon), stack height (a bit shorter) and the cut steerer. took it on it’s first ride of…

An update on Olivia’s Trek Singletrack 990 Tourer…
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An update on Olivia’s Trek Singletrack 990 Tourer…

Bypeter lombardi

OK, so I know it’s been awhile since I’ve either posted or talked about bikes. Think of it as a mild hiatus, a short rest stop to catch my breathe, lots has happened in-between and I’ll update over the next couple of weeks accordingly. Right now let’s focus on what’s in front of us, Olivia’s…