Busy weekend ahead....

I am meeting a client at the shop for some bike test rides. I need to build 4 wheels by Saturday night and I have to total up my Inventory numbers for SockGuy. My bicycle does not look to be in the cards this weekend.

Yikes! Something on my couch just moved....I think it is the neighbors cat but, I am not sure. PBS needs some cleaning. I haven't seen the floor in a week. I guess that is what happens when you are busy.





Soon.........

Have a happy holiday?

I rode the snot out of my bikes this past weekend. Went for an early morning cruise with the B&L clan Saturday, Sunday I rode Hodges (North and South) with The Chicken Sympathizer, Shaggy and Scooby. Monday the CS and I rode Goodan Ranch. Only one mishap and that was because I was pushing myself beyond my limit. I rode the Pave Tuesday and Wednesday alone.

This week is inventory time at SG (SockGuy for the newbies). We definitely do not need anymore Pink Flames or Low Cut Turtles.

PBS has a couple projects in the hopper;

1. The Super Unleaded is coming along.
2. LBT's Gunnar should be in soon and the first installment of his parts will be here on Monday.
3. I have a couple sets of wheels to build by Saturday. Fun, fun.....I'm serious.


Anybody have ride plans?


Out,

Gordon
ProBikeSupport

Happy Holidays From Pro Bike Support!

PBS.com now has internet access at home so the updates will be more frequent.


Project: Super Unleaded

The hubs are in and I will be building the wheels soon. The frame, fork and drivetrain is on order although I have awhile to wait on the frame. I will take pictures of the wheels when they are ready.

I hope to see you on a ride soon!

Gordon

Turkey day, Turkey Day....

I am off to Daley Ranch for a T-Day ride then it's up to Redlands for the FFF (Fluffy Family Feast). Rumor has it that the 'stache will be there including the entire Breyer family collective. Good Times...

We shipped out a shite load of socks today, over 30 boxes. Nice.

The question is camo or sycip?

This week is my first full week at SG, even though it's a short week. The transition has been rough, stressful and exciting all at the same time. SG has been very supportive through it all.

I am very excited to settle down and get situated at work. I am still in newby mode running around, not 100% comfortable with all the processes. Ryan says he'll give me another week to get comfortable, Gee thanks....

The Holiday socks are in! We only ordered ten dozen of each style so they are very Limited Editions. We have the Reindeer sock in white, the Santa sock in green and my favorite the "HO" sock in red. Call your local dealer to order yours!

Socks on my feet: Crown Crew
Music playing: Soul Coughing "Unreleased"
Food in mouth: Thai Peanut noodles
Bike in the stand: Kelly Knobby X


Thanksgiving is soon....I haven't made up my mind where I am going, as usual, but I am sure it will be excellent.

Until next time.....

For some reason I woke up this morning and drove to OC today. Is it Saturday? No one is around. Warren G isn't even here yet...

Oh well, guess I'll catch up on some BS still here....

I've started work on some Pro Bike Support merchandise (Custom baselayers with my logo and socks), SockGuy go figure.


I have started specing the new ride (although I haven't even ordered the frame yet). NO SHIMANO!

SyCip
Hope
SRAM
Crank Brothers
Chris King
FOX
RaceFace
Etc.

It will definately be a great addition to the stable.

G Out.

This is my first (sortof) week at SG. I have printed up enough custom baselayers for a lifetime... Beep, beep, beep....

So far so good. The guys are great to work with, the atmosphere is perfect for my sense of humor. Plus we all ride in to work so we have that in common.

We have some killer socks this year plus, look out for the "Holiday" socks on the way.

I am looking forward to saturday night. The whole gang of Fonzies Devils are getting together at stubbies. Unfortunately I have to work at C5 in the morning to train, so no ride for me. It's going to be a couple weird weeks for my transition.

Gots to git back to work,

G

Sorry DD, this was the fastest you will ever go....
(Vanilla riding my Double Dribble on Noble Canyon).

I smell new bike.....












Next week is the first week of my new job at SockGuy. I am excited beyond belief. I worked last Friday but, working one day doesn't do it justice. The guys have good senses of humor, I think I will fit in fine. We got along pretty well last Friday. I am working tomorrow as well. I can't wait to ride in. No traffic, no gas prices and no road rage.....

Is everybody going to the Swap Meet? SD Velodrome Sunday be there.

Cinnamon Star and I are riding our SS road bikes Saturday. I bought a new accessory for the Javaboy. Next time you see Java look for the newness....

That's the way it is.


G

This past weekend flew by.

We MTB'd on Saturday, I rode the Double Dribble again. I need to get my will back so that I can start riding the Diesel again, maybe this weekend....

I worked Tech Support for the CAF San Diego Triathalon Challenge on Sunday. Basically I drove around in circles along the course helping people with flat fixes and other basic repairs. I really enjoy it, it's a good group of peep's. I have ridden basically that same coursea hundred times and I can't imagine having the strength and will power to battle up those climbs in a handcycle. After my last loop I headed back to the expo area and hungout with the SockGuy's (and Gal) as well as my serrogate mom KS. We sold some socks and helped teardown the booth. Good times.

I was eager to get back to the shop, unload my car and head home to eat my rabbit food but, I was talked into drinking a few pitchers instead. Hey at least I forced down some chicken tenders, I can't believe they are fat free!

I am back at work this week. Got to go.....

Talk to you soon,

G

When it rains it pours....

Many new projects have appeared before me this week. Too much work, too little time. Simplicity has become my new business plan and although I am not at will to announce, I have made a giant (exciting) leap towards it. Soon....

Link dump;

Pedro's (I really need to replace my support kit and repair stand)
Evil Cycling
Singletrack Magazine
New Subaru WRX
New Mountain Hardwear site


Music playing right now: Modest Mouse "Dramamine"
Bike on the stand: Bianchi Veloce (SS project)
Socks: SockGuy Gun's and Rose's (Interbike special)


Off the back.....

Give me an "H", give me an "o", give me an "m", give me another "o",given me a hyphen, give me an "S", "c", "y", "c", "l" and an "e". WHAT's that spell?

HOMO-SCYCLE!!!!!

(Long story, maybe some other time.)

Busy weekend.

Friday road ride, 2.5 hours 15 avg. Then I built three wheels for clients, whew. Went out with the shop people and some crashers. Stayed out late. Returned home realizing I had three repairs due in the morning. Time 2:30. One complete frame up build, one SS road build including wheels and a tweak on an MTB. Hit the sheets at 4:45. Woke up around one, didn't hesitate to call Ice-cube the...Getting a little loopy (Ice-Cube flashbacks). Wokeup at 7:oo drank a liter of Gatorade "Lemonade" flavor. Rode with the guys at 8:30. After the ride I finished building Stubby's cross bike. Dinner with some friends, Now we are current.

Tomorrow is the Verdugo Racing Cyclocross race in Glendale. Race results will up later tomrrow night.

Wave goodbye!

Ride Schedule for this weekend is up on the website. Too much work...too little time...

Sunday is the Verdugo Cyclocross in Glendale, maybe Stubby and Vanilla will have bikes by then.....

Quote for the week:

It's quite fitting considering the season....

From Big Johnny (DrunkCyclist):

"Yeah, I've got a cyclocross bike. I ride it to work. I ride it to the bar. I almost never carry it over anything. And, when I do, I most certainly do not run.

Only run when being chased, thank you very much."

So, I guess last weekends Cross race made a big impression on a few of us. Vanilla and Stubby have both ordered cross bikes to finish out the season. Good luck boys!

Man is it cold here in the warehouse....Brrrrrr. Brass nipples is right....

Bikes are a plenty in G's casa, Friday's ride is looking bleak. Saturday is looking better for a longish ride. Maybe take the Javaboy out for a cruise, we'll see. A nipple driver is the tool for this weekend, I need to build atleast four wheels (two by Saturday night).

Links of the day:

Cheap MP3 downloads
allofmp3
Great Cyclocross info
Cyclocross World
Best tools made for the travelling wrench
Pedro's USA
Good way to sell stuff on the web
Craigslist San Diego
If you are up in OC checkout these guys
The Path Bike Shop

Off the back....

Huge turnout at the cross race today! Ran into a few people I haven't seen in awhile. Saw some amazing bikes;

• John formerly from SanFran on a beautiful SyCip Crossdresser.
• Lots of Redline's, Salsa's and Kelly's.
• A Haro Cross (vintage 1995) ridden by Mike V.
• A couple Ridley's, Empella's and Specialized's.
• Etc.

All in all a great time!

Report on Friends of PbS Blog
Men's C (Beginner/ General)
Vanilla, DE and The Kaiser got top ten.
Stubby not so much...

Women's BSG got top five

Men's B
Fluffy got fifteenth-ish, Jefro?

Women's A
Monique S. beat Dorothy W. on the last straight.

Men's A
Chicken-Sympathizer got sixth-ish. Despite riding a fixed gear, having a mechanical on course (how can a fixed gear have a mechanical? Front brake cable) and riding the rest of the race on Fluffy's geared Kelly, he rode an excellent race. CDaggs (SockGuy) DNF'd because of his faulty $120 tire, JRA.

Congrat's go out to everyone who raced! I hope I can make it to the next race this weekend.

www.celopacific.org
www.socalcross.org

Now that's what road riding should be, No attacks, sprints or knarly climbs (for right now anyway).

Stubby and Vanilla ended up riding with 808 through Rancho. I was surprised to hear Stubby woke up before 8 but, I guess he didn't want to ride alone. S, V and I ate at Smokin' Joeys for lunch (goodeatsusa.com/Joey-BBQ.html). Not as good as Mister Hogg's but that place is stil closed.

Vanilla and I dropped by SockGuy to pick up an order for B&L. We walk in, V introduces me to Derrick (sp?) and he says "from the blog?". How ironic, one of the guys there was surfing the i and found my blog about SockGuy at Interbike. Small world.

Picked up some new socks for CS, Fluffy and I. I also ordered some "Limited edition" kit, pictures when it comes in. Scored some limited socks. I really like socks....Why? Is it because of devil's hoof? Probably...(if your have to ask you probably don't want to know.) Kudo's go out to SockGuy's. I need to work on my custom sock order. (www.sockguy.com)

My logo is close to finished. Then it's crunch time on the t-shirts. I will be selling them here when they come in as well as other goodies.

The picture of the day is of a trail I have ridden a thousand times. Just outside Westpoint, KY. Otter Creek.


Later,

The beginning of my Pseudo weekend....

I am excited, almost giddy, to ride tomorrow. The new beginning. I am tweaking the Pave tonight, to make sure the experience is top notch. Wish me luck!

Vanilla will be riding with The B&L crew tomorrow. I hope to get a good ride report from him tomorrow afternoon. Stubby's ride is unknown, I am sure someone knows what he will be doing but, I amnot privy to that info.

Looks like this weekend will be packed with two wheels. Saturday we are riding Goodan Ranch. Sunday I am working at the Reebok Womens Triathlon until 9ish, then I am going out to Vista to watch the Celo-Pacific Cyclocross race. Fluffy and The Chicken-Sympathizer are racing as well as couple more delinquents. I will post the results after the race.This is Goodan Ranch for reference (picture courtesy of www.mountainbikebill.com)



Work for this weekend:
1. Work on RK's Bianchi SS project bike
2. Finish Geri's FSR pivot overhaul and replacement
3. Figure out what is up with No Show's road bike
4. Overhaul the Marzocchi Marathon
5. Start building "Project Hot".

This is my Diesel. It's looking pretty weathered right now. I think it is time for a new Powdercoat and a disc upgrade. I have decided on slotted dropouts for the disc's but, I haven't nailed down the color....












Maybe this color?















Or this? (Split pea)


















Hmmm... (Curry)














Decisions, decisions.


I can't wait for my ride on Friday! I haven't been able to say that in a very long time. Plus, Cinnamon Star is planning to ride Goodan with me on Saturday. I like that place, it might not have enough climbs for everyone but, it's fast and fun. The ride on Sunday is unknown at this point, I am sure something will happen.

Off the back....

Change is good...

Riding the Double Dribble this week has renewed my love of MTBing.

The bike is really well balanced. We rode a trail that I have been strictly SSing lately. There is something to be said about Suspension and Gears. I had a blast! Jumping the little bumps, bunny-hopping over obstacles and making some little inclines that I usually walk. I am definitely riding the DD next weekend... Probably by myself but, I will be riding.

My goal for the road bike is long and slow. No more 2 hour fast rides, They just don't it for me. Early morning start times, 15-17 avg speed and a low heart rate sounds good to me. I will leave the 2 hour fast paced rides to the "Training for nothing crew" (You know who you are). I may ride one of the those rides every once and awhile but, not every weekend like in the past.

Dropped from the start...

Found this photo and I had to post it. Stubby calls it "Shag carpeting", I call it "Bass Boat Orange". Either way it looks fantastic in person. Jay mentioned (Jay SyCip) that it was "Wet" paint not their normal Powdercoat so it might not last as long but, the finish is awesome. I am getting the itch for another frame and an update for my Diesel. I want to get sliding dropouts on my Diesel so I can run disc's. I guess I should start saving....

That's it for now!

6 in the dash.....

1. Floating Men "Bootleg Snack's Vol. 1", (www.floatingmen.com)
2. Mike Doughty "Haughty Melodic", (www.mikedoughty.com)
3. Kanye West "College Dropout", (www.kanyewest.com)
4. Lynyrd Skynyrd "25th Anniversary album Disc 2" (www.lynyrdskynyrd.com)
5. Mike Doughty "Skittish"
6. Modest Mouse "This is a long drive for someone with nothing to think about.", (www.modestmouse.com)

I leaving for my ride right now. I have to go pick up my pick, it's a long boring story. I am hoping I will feel alright today, I have a little cough. It will be Vanilla, stubby, Geri and I today unless others show up. Which means it will be me riding by myself....

I am looking forward to riding the MTB tomorrow.

As Juan Grande would say...."Rock out with your cock out...."

G
www.probikesupport.com

Woohoo.... No more C5 until Monday!

I might sound bitter but,....wait I am. It's been five long years at this job and it is slow begininng to fizzle. Granted I have a lot of freedom here but, I really want to work for myself. Soon.....

ProBikeSupport.com is inching closer to 1000 hits! I don't really know what I expected that site to be but, I am using it for content and reference info. I will be selling T-shirts soon and possibly stickers but, I am sure it will show it's use soon.



I found this photo, of my favorite SyCip at the show, on www.mtbr.com. It's a custom Javaboy with a gas engine ala Schwinn Whizzer. Note the gas tack under the top tube, Spectacular!

I think I am breaking out the SyCip Double Dribble for Saturday's ride. I haven't ridden it much lately and the bike really needs some luvin'....

Until then....

Mid-week already?

Huh...

I've planned the rides for this weekend, The email will be sent out soon. I really hope I start enjoying riding again soon. I think I am going to start riding my pace instead of trying to keep up with everyone else. We'll see if that works.... I am going to ride the SyCip on Sunday (Oh wait I have four SyCip's), the Javaboy. Riding that bike always makes me happy.

Javaboy looks a little different now but, you get the idea.

Business update; working on some of the paperwork needed for the state. I have been working on a few bike sales plus I have scheduled some repairs for this weekend. If you know of anyone needing bike work let me know.

Talk to you soon,

Back from Interbike!

Well...I can't say it was too much different than last year. Lots of carbon, lots of road bikes, lots of scantily clad women, lots of freaking looking shop rats. People watching is definitely a bonus at the show. Here are my highlights in abbreviated form;

Best booth:
Ultimate Support (www.ultimatesupport.com), Ultimate had some very bling 29er bikes including two Jones', Retrotec, Ingliss', Black Sheep and the Niner booth.

Biggest letdown:
Ibis (ibisbicycles.com), I was excited to see the latest Ibis since they came back from the dead but, they let me down by only doing Carbon bikes. Ibis was and will always be steel in my mind.

Best looking exhibitor:
Angela Sucich (http://www.voodoocycles.net/angela.htm), Congrat's to Voodoo for bringing Angela. I would have spent the entire two days at their booth but, I didn't want to be one of "those" guys (stalker...).

Nicest Hotel:
Wynn (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Let's see is it the Ferrari dealership in the casino? Is it the Corsa Cucina with Ferrari red leather seating?

Best meal in Vegas:
SW Steakhouse(www.wynnlasvegas.com), I felt a little out of place with my "Brass Nipples" T-shirt but, the waiter didn't have an issue, so no worries. When Stubby asked for the wine list little did he know it was 55 pages long. He ended up asking the Sommelier which would be best for our food and under $1000. Stubby ordered a 2001 La Vieux Chateauneuf du Pape. My Salmon was quite possibly the best ever. Potato puree topped with the salmon fillet crusted in blue corn batter, topped with BBQ sauce with onion rings on top. Spectacular!

Best Swag:
SockGuy (www.sockguy.com), We got some Interbike special socks from Todd. I got some tallboy "Guns and Roses" black socks, Tallboy "Manum Condoms" socks, "Got MILF?" socks and last but not least "Pabst Blue Ribbon" socks. Stubby picked the Mister potato head socks that say "You say Potato, I say Fuck You..." on the bottom. He also snagged some "Slut" socks.

Most pathetic signature:
LIN (www.linmfg.com), They had a couple guys from the US road racing team "Subway". There wasn't anybody in line. Unfortunately we were walking past when the LIN rep pulled us over and made us get their signature. Stubby asked if he got a free sandwich for the siganture, no but you geta free pair of crappy socks! I then remebered passing these jerkoff's on my Javaboy while riding in O'side. They remembered my wood fenders!

Nicest carbon frame:
Tie; BMC (www.bmc-racing.com) and Parlee (www.parleecycles.com), Parlee had some very lightweight frames this year including an 11 pound climbing bike that Tyler "Drugee" Hamilton used at Mt. Washington. BMC's bikes are very unique looking plus pretty light. Their TT frame used a wierd linkage instead of a standard headset.

Most strungout chick:
Felt Bicycles (www.http://tinyurl.com/8jy5d), Whether she was jumping around or freaking out, she was definitely on something (e, H, LSD...).

Coolest Doodad:
Niner YAWYD (http://tinyurl.com/956yp), A replacement headset top cap that allows you to pop a beer cap onto it.

More soon!

Got to get back to work....

Can't wait for tonight! I am going to the Belly Up to see Mike Doughty. Mike was the lead singer for Soul Coughing. If you haven't heard his new music you should check out "Haughty Melodic", www.mikedoughty.com (Haughty Melodic is an anagram of his name).

Crack of dawn tomorrow Stubby and I leave for Interbike. I am excited to see the latest and greatest. I will write a report on the cool stuff I see after the show.

Busy weekend!

That's it for now, until next time.....

First Post!

I just got back from the 24 hours of Idyllwild MTB Race. Wow, if you have never raced a 24 hour race or even visited one you are really missing a spectacular event.

I supported a 4 person team ( Team Sexual Tyranosaurus) this weekend. They consistantly amaze me! This was the third time I had the chance to work with them and although some of the riders change, the team is quite possible the strongest out there. They race their Singlespeed MTB's in the same category with the geared full suspension guys and get top 3 place every time. This weekend consisted of the following team members;

Dan Breyer (DeSalvo SS)
Elliott Doyle (Kelly Deluxe SS)
John Brindell (Niner one 9 SS)
Tony Smith (Kelly RoShamBo)

Tony and Dan also race Solo 24 hour races and I have supported for those races as well. Tony Smith was the 24 hours of Adrenalin World Solo Singlespeed Champion in 2004 as well as the Adrenalin National Solo Singlespeed Champion for 2004. Dan Breyer placed in the high Top Ten at Nationals as well. Good job guys and see you soon!

I heading out to Las Vegas on Thursday morning (crack of dawn) for the 2005 Interbike Convention. Interbike is the largest, cycling industry only, Product showing in the US. I can't wait to see the latest and greatest doodads, stare at the scantily clad women, laugh at the weird looking bike junkies and pay $8.00 for a hot dog. Yay. Don't get me wrong I will have a great time. Stubby and I are driving up together, that will be an adventure in itself.

So until next time,