Some exciting things have been going on at our shop in Berea. First I would like to extend a word of thanks to all the people in the Berea area that have made us feel so welcomed and at home.
We are gearing up for the season, and are in the process of planning some rides in and around Berea. One coming up that I am planning is what has been dubbed Cleveland Cobbles, and you can find info for that here:
Also, some builds have been coming along, and I have a few already to put up; but I want to start with our shop bike.
What we have is a Kona World Bike. The bike came complete with the full front and rear fenders. The original set up was a three speed internally gear coaster brake, with a hand-brake up front. However; I wanted something simpler and cleaner looking. So I took off the front brake, and I changed the internal three speed. What I put on there is from a company named Sturmey Archer (www.sturmey-archer.com), and one of the many fun options they offer is a two speed kick back coaster brake hub. No cables or wear issues, and you simply kick back just before the coaster brake grabs, to change gears. There are only two gears, so it makes it perfect for kicking around Berea to pick up lunch or just to get out for a quick spin to get some fresh air. Again, this gives the bike the clean look with no cables or anything else on the handlebar.
However; what shop bike would be complete without a place to put a cup of coffee? From Portland Design Works (www.ridepdw.com) we have their bar-ista (get it?). Perfect for grabbing that cup of joe or whatever other cup-o-bean calls; and riding back with both hands on the bars.
Also outfitted with some Blackburn lights, for those night rides in Berea; and a bell.
This is a great kick around/shop bike for Berea. So keep an eye out as we go on our lunch runs, coffee runs, or fresh air runs.
Enjoy…
