So it seems I can't keep a blog updated to save my life. However, I am updating this now. I haven't had anything new going on in my biking world recently, just maintenance on bikes and riding for work still. However, my girlfriend has shown an interest in riding bikes with me! So I helped her build up a rig. She wanted simple, so SS was the obvious choice. Having picked out an old 10spd Ross frame as her starting point, we stripped the bike down, cleaned it, sanded it and gave it a nice semi-gloss coat from a rattle can. Then we began assembling the bike with various pieces I had lying around or that she bought. I did spend some cash on a set of wheels for her as well as Cane Creek SC05 Compact levers since she has small hands. I really dig on the levers. Long story short, I finished the build while she is in Florida for a field school (with my Tomasso, no less) and so I have been riding around town on it. I like it and think it will be a good beginner bike for her. It was 46x17 gearing with the cog spaced on an old 5spd freewheel body. Chainline is spot on.
Also, while on gearinches.com, I came across this DIY for a sweet wall hanger for a bike:
http://kylethewilson.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/diy-wall-bike-hanger/
