http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog Outspoke'n Cyclists Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:49:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [youtube n1wnOUH2jk8&NR=1] http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=131 The Burlington Bicycle Council will be holding a public meeting to gather input and ideas about what changes should be made to those portions of the Burlington Code of Ordinances which regulate the operation of bicycles. This meeting is intended to gather public comments and suggestions to inform the ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=130 I have to admit some ignorance here. Even worse, my ignorance was born of smug indifference. There are many new words thrown around that are conjunctions of two real words. It can be frustrating to the point where you block them all out as background noise. Permaculture is a mash-up ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=129 Jeremy, Rob, and I have been busy building some wheels lately, some 27 inch, some new old stock hubs on used rims, 26 inch and 700c. But the thing that I am really excited about are the powder coated wienmann deep dish, with powdered Origin8 track hubs. We got them ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=128 Here's an update from the Surly newsletter. Super Neato! Big Dummy As you may know, our cargo hauler collaboration with Xtracycle is nearly ready to sell. As I write this a ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=127 In my free time, I usually have no idea what I should be doing. Thanks to snow and sleds, I now have a way to pass my time. Since I can't ski or snowboard this is about as extreme as I am going to get in the winter. So this ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=126 These hats are wool, US made, have our logo and are available now at The Old Spokes Home!!! Check out Jason in his new lid!!! They make even the roughest bunch look good! Also, have a look at our newest employee (he looks kinda like Jason to me...) http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=124 We just received the new IF catalog. Talk about works of art! We'd love to guide you through the process of a custom IF fit. Each one is build specifically for the rider. The new catalog is available in PDF format, so take a gander. http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=123 The premiere hand builder's showcase is coming up in Portland Oregon from February 8th to the tenth. It's a droolfest. The NAHBS features the best the bike industry has to offer. Many bike enthusiasts feel like bikes are peices of sculpture as well as the most practical transportation ever created. ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=122 We're looking to fill some positions for the spring season starting in March. Mechanical experience is preferred and enthusiasm is a must. We love new employees who have previous bike shop experience and need folks who are bike knowledgeable. Everyone will be doing repairs and helping customers so flexibility is ... http://www.oldspokeshome.com/blog/?p=121