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pedal on, pedal on

Getting there….

1996/97 Rhygin Metax back in 2010.  Just might have to bring this out of retirement.

1996/97 Rhygin Metax back in 2010.  Just might have to bring this out of retirement.

This warning came with my Paul rear derailleur.

This warning came with my Paul rear derailleur.

Here’s FF044 just before I completely disassembled it for its voyage to Firefly HQ to have the chainstays modified to become a dedicated 650B beast.  Initially, I designed this as a urban assault creature, though as time has passed I really enjoy it more on singletrack.  Also debating having it painted a flat white…..

Here’s FF044 just before I completely disassembled it for its voyage to Firefly HQ to have the chainstays modified to become a dedicated 650B beast.  Initially, I designed this as a urban assault creature, though as time has passed I really enjoy it more on singletrack.  Also debating having it painted a flat white…..

Getting there….

And the build begins….

And the build begins….

Frame: 2007 Ted Wojcik; Black Cat dropouts installed in late 2012 by Circle A Cycles
Fork: Igleheart
Hubs: Chris King
Spokes: DT Aerolite
Rims: ENVE 26” XC
Quick Release (Rear): Nuke Proof Twist Tight Skewers
Tires: Continental Trail King 2.4
Pedals: Shimano XTR
Crank, Bottom Bracket: Rotor 3D MTB Double Crank, Self Aligning Bottom Bracket (SABB) with the Enduro ZERO (Grade3) ceramic bearings
Chainring: Homebrewed Components 33T Titanium
Chain: SRAM
Cog: Chris King 20T
Handlebars: ENVE Riser Bar
Grips: ODI
Stem: Thomson Elite X4
Headset: Chris King NoThreadSet
Brakes: Avid BB7
Brake Levers: Paul Components Love Lever Compact
Saddle:  1992 Selle Italia Flite
Seat Post: Firefly Titanium
Head Badge: Jen Green

McMahon Racing Components titanium seat post from the mid-1990s.  Destined for the Tomii.

McMahon Racing Components titanium seat post from the mid-1990s.  Destined for the Tomii.

Saddle for my Tomii:  Brooks Swallow Titanium

Ted Wojcik “Yo Teddy”.  Single speed conversion and paint by Circle A Cycles.

Ted Wojcik “Yo Teddy”.  Single speed conversion and paint by Circle A Cycles.