Tim's Shop Journal

After 35 years...

2010-06-26T00:02:00Z

...happiness is a new torch.

Santa Ynez Valley cycling route maps

2010-04-29T16:00:09Z

The friendly folks at The Skyview Motel in Los Alamos posted a good selection of ride routes of varying length and difficulty with cue sheets and elevation profiles. Adapt them to start where it is convenient for you.

Here's an example for a Figueroa Mtn. loop from Los Olivos. A breathtaking 40 miles with a very strenuous 10 mile climb. Click on "View Path in Full" to access the cue sheet.

There are 11 additional routes to view.

New photo gallery

2010-04-23T20:22:28Z

The Schnitz put his new frame on the road and sent these photos. The report is the new fillet brazed Spirit frame rides superbly. It's built to accomodate his favorite tire size, 700x25, with an Alpha Q fork painted to match.

Look closely and you'll notice the subtle evidence of the DA Triple crankset. He must be thinking about Figueroa Mtn.

Building for Velo Cult

2010-04-10T21:24:35Z

Anthony from Velo Cult in San Diego stopped by the shop recently to discuss plans for the Randonneur frame I am building for him and take a few pictures of the shop. He posted the pics on the Velo Cult blog.

Up next...

2010-03-20T18:51:39Z

Randonneur 650B for my customer Velocult in San Diego.

The poppies are popping.

2010-03-12T18:04:11Z

That's a pretty bridge

2010-03-10T03:25:44Z

The beautiful detail of the new Tepusquet Bridge.

Looks like Bobke is feeling better.

2010-02-27T01:18:57Z

Dave Sams' photos of his new Cross Frame

2010-02-25T21:32:57Z

Dave sent some beautiful pictures of his new frame and you can see them in the Dave Sams gallery page.

Jim Langley is enjoying the new Major Taylor book.

2010-02-13T01:37:35Z

Head over to Jim Langley's site to read more of Jim's thoughts about this new book by Andrew Ritchie.