The fourth visit to the lab involves the measurement of the height of the fork and front cantilever brake installation. Once the optimal position on the bike is determined, the height of the fork is then set and any access steel is saw way. On a touring bike, a more upright position is desired because of the many hours on the saddle.
When I’m on the road, I’ll have a lot of time to reflect on life. That’s a good thing and part of the reason for this journey. I’m riding for a heap of reasons, but high on the list is my association with Compassion, an international child development ministry that exists to release children from spiritual, economic, social, physical and emotional poverty in Jesus’ name.
Birth Room of the Trucker
The 3rd visit to the bike laboratory involve setting up the cantilever brakes for the Trucker and installation of the Nice Front Rack. Cantilever brakes was the choice because of its simplicity and low level of maintenance. Continue reading
This is the second sequel/visit to the bike laboratory. In this episode, we managed to get the Rohloff system setup and running 95% of its capacity. Some minor adjustment and fine tuning still need to be made with the cabling effort.
Building a custom bicycle has been my dream ever since I was 12. Finally I am blessed with the opportunity to custom built an expedition grade touring bike. With the help of Steve bike mechanic from 99 Bikes The Gap this is the first few steps in putting together the Surly Long Haul Trucker.
Pedal Under Grace 