When all you need is a Bike

So the weather is changing and with it the feeling that the miles must commence to pile up for the beast of spring. I am getting my fleet ready and I have finally had the time to give my Surly Crosscheck another morphing. I wanted a bike I can hop on and go for a long ride. I decided to go the singlespeed route for simplicity and to force me to jam up any hill I could find. I am on plan to start my "official" season on October 1st and with that I will also be announcing some rides and outings organized by the Slender Fungus Cycling Association. The road season is quickly vanishing and up comes the gravel, dirt and snow.
This morning woke up to a brisk 50 degree with fresh wind. Time to start digging out the warmers, vests and some woolies.
On another note the Cyclocross season in Chicagoland will start with Jackson Park, Chicago as the first race. We will be attending a few of the closer races to cheer on and hang out with friends.
At the shop we are preparing for Mountain bikes, Cross bikes and have already sold a half dozen Moonlanders. We are still getting repairs in since many people did not ride during July because of the excessive heat. I hope y'all have a great weekend and as always thanks for checking in. It is much appreciated. Send a comment if you are interested in riding on Sunday.

make it nice,


Ari



singlespeed crosscheck 42x18 gearing. Square taper bb with ultegra cranks. Rav-x seat. This is a long-hauler.



Cane Creek 110 headset, Thomson stem, riser bars



Surly singleator kit, Surly Cog, Rohloff chain, XTR hubs on Mavi A719 rims



Old school Marinovativ v-brakes later switched out to Deore



Lots o' clearance on the crosscheck despite the Speedmaxs in 700x40mm

Ari