Tuesday, November 17, 2009
On the horizon
Monday, November 16, 2009
(stuff)mydadsays
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
random post


I purchased a bike (Tour de Suisse model with custom paint job... a beautiful burgundy) back in early 2005 and had you ship it out to me as I moved during the process to Colorado. I thought I'd give you a little feedback on the bike:
ITS STILL FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!
I'm not a hammerer, I'm not a hill climber, I just ride the thing in century rides. I belong on a team of mostly racers and have gotten compliments on the bike at every event (even now after almost five years!). I did my first race this year (road race/hill climb) and while I didn't win (22nd of 64), I had a blast and am planning on competing next year (not sure I want to scatch it in the crits though!). Meanwhile, doing the Triple Bypasses and the Ramrods and loving it.
I was just buying a track bike today as I'm liking the velodrome here in Boulder, but even as I was excited about getting the new bike, I seriously doubt it'll give me as much fun as I've had on my Hampsten (well into 20,000 miles on it) and thought I'd just let you know.
Henry
That didn't suck, did it?
Finally, atmo and The Lovely Deb, flying the colors:
New site coming any moment, promise...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Travelissimo

Travelissimo
Wherever you go, the Travelissimo can go with you in style. This bicycle fits in a specially-designed rolling Samsonite suitcase with minimal weight increase and incredible convenience when traveling. By utilizing S and S Machineworks™ super-strong torque couplers we’re able to construct a two-piece steel, 953, or titanium frame that doesn't incur airline size surcharges but gives up none of the feel of your favorite bicycle.
Our standard Travelissimo is a short-wheelbase/short-reach caliper sport bike designed to take up to a 29mm tire, typically designed to have a touch more stability than its race-bred Gran Paradiso brethren. Classic or Strada Bianca models may also be built with the coupler option for true go-anywhere/anytime capabilities.
S and S Machineworks site.
Cyclingnews.com reviews Andy’s own Strada Bianca.
Travelissimo - $2700
Welded and painted steel frame by Independent Fabrication using our own Reynolds/True Temper tubing blend, price includes Edge fork.
Travelissimo Ti - $4400
Perfectly fabricated by Kent Eriksen Cycles using 3/2.5 straight-gauge titanium, price includes Edge fork.
Etcetera - $500 Package includes S & S travel case by Sampsonite, cable splitters, compression members, custom tube wraps, wrench, and security bag.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
slightly OT: Joy Division

I came across this piece from Metafilter today on the genesis of the cover art from Joy Division's first album, Unknown Pleasures. To the first Fermaguiana reader who can draw a line from this album to Hampsten Cycles, I will send a free poster. In the event of a tie, or for extra points, the first reader who can send me the second connection from HampCo to Metafilter - from the last two weeks - might get some socks.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
IF love

Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Now on Facebook!
We like boars...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Poster update

We have them in stock and have a limited supply of those with a signature - please specify. Posters are 22" X 16" on heavy archival paper suitable for framing. Price is $30 + $5 shipping, please allow 4-6 weeks for me to mail yours. Personal checks preferred:
Two more...

Monday, August 10, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Nice rack!




We've had a couple of requests for more info on the rack pictured, so here goes: It's similar to the racks we do for most of our Tournesol builds, being silver-brazed chrome-moly (4130) steel which is nickel-plated when finished. Each rack is built specific to a particular fork, usually for a particular bag. In this case we wanted the flexibility to use a variety of front carriers: the BaileyWorks bag (shown) for shorts trips, a Berthoud randonnee bag for longer treks, or even a wicker basket for true beer (and food) runs.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Travelissimo



Salient features:
Fits a hardcase that doesn't incur airline up-charges
Ti construction protects against scratching and denting, resists TSA's best efforts
Negligible increase in overall weight with couplers - 1/2 pound, maybe
Use of Edge fork,tweaked brake bridge on rear, and appropriate geometry allows range of 23mm to 29mm tires using short-reach calipers
Is responsive on smooth roads, stable on gravel - a true all-rounder
Steel frame available









