Pappy: Alias "Bernard" is enjoying an exciting semi-retirement life now as an unexpected "Cyclepathic" Love of all things: "Bicycles" came over him during the 2019/20 Covid Pandemic...
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Salsa
Richey
Trek
Bianchi
Specialized
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Santa Cruz
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Dick's Sporting Goods
West Newton Bike Shop
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Pro Bike Run
Custom Made
Fitz Custom Bike Frames
The Cruiser Shop
Sutter Street Cruisers
Walt Works
CBurke Customs
Peek Cycles
Bicycle Fab Supply
Cobra Frame Bldg.
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John 3:16
...is not a business, organization or a ministry.
Just a "hobby" run by an old Sign Painter Who's been "blessed" out of his socks
( literally )
and that loves bikes and cycling and wants to finish out his days passin' thru this life, eager and happy to get on to the next one...
...an eternity with his Lord & Savior:
Jesus The Christ!
John 3:16 HOME
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Log Cabin
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This Bike was part of Wilderness Voyageurs' Annual Used Rental Bike Sale. Kinda rough ( sorry no BEFORE Pics ).
Linda Kay originally just asked to have the "YELLOW" KONA branding badges re-painted to a tonal Green. However, the excitement of wanting to do my first refurbished bike kicked in and had me disassemble some of it and do a "light" scratch section repaint on the whole bike.
I added a Topeak Rear rack and cell phone holder on the bars. Most everything else was just cleaned and reconditioned as it was.
Here you can see my real passion: restoring/painting/customizing Bikes (of any age old/new)
Contact Me today for more info on giving YOUR bike a fresh look.
Edward's KONA DEW
owner purchased this used bike from Wilderness Voyageurs up in Ohiopyle, PA from their annual Used Rental Bike Fleet sale. A Solid Well built bike but with lots of Rental ( not gentle ) scratches and various minor neglect.
Owner reached out to me shortly after his purchase to see if I would give it a complete "Do-Over" so I accepted and stripped it all down and repainted it in total.
During reassembly I also included replacing all new cables and cable housings along with new applications of grease (where warranted) and disc brake pads as well.
Here you can see my real passion: restoring/painting/customizing Bikes (of any age old/new)
Contact Me today for more info on giving YOUR bike a fresh look.
Marty's KONA DEW
...as my fellow Bike Mechanic/Friend "KARL" likes to day: "Another Day, Another Dew" and yet another used Rental Bike from Wilderness Voyageurs annual sale.
This time I may have gone a little over the top but the owner told me do whatever you want to it as long as it's Red & Black...so I did!
During reassembly I also: replaced all new cables and cable housings along with new applications of grease (where warranted) and added fenders & some "Hand-Painted" pinstriping!
Here you can see my real passion: restoring/painting/customizing Bikes (of any age old/new)
Contact Me today for more info on giving YOUR bike a fresh look.
Marsha's GIANT STD
After a home test drive and just prior to the sale of this Wilderness Voyageurs e-Bike the buyer asked if I could detail it out for her by adding some Magenta, Teal and Purple color ed striping and lettering along with some lights and a new helmet to match.
I told her it would my Pleasure to do so and so I did!
Here you can see my real passion: restoring/painting/customizing Bikes (of any age old/new)
Contact Me today for more info on giving YOUR bike a fresh look.
Current BUILDS
...I've been told that I just can't leave a bike alone or as it was originally designed to be owned and rode. Well, I say where's the fun in that?
I'm just gonna keep on tearing them down and rebuilding or redesigning them to suit both my riding styles and/or try to improve the overal look and performance for someone else.
Here is where you can visit to see what I'm up to on any given bike I'm now working on currently...
Okay,this is a 1989 Fugi ACE 2X 7-Speed that I'm currently trying to buy from my good friend Marty
( who's the one that got me hooked on bikes a few summers ago ).
More soon...
Controller
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The Traveling Wilburys
If you've rode your bike long enough or in any kind of performance based outings you might know that a good strong and steady pace or cadence is extremely helpful.
Listening to your favorite music or especially a Driving "BEAT" style of music can help motivate you to do just that.
I've found this to be so much more effective for me that I've made several playlists specifically with riding my bike on trails and hills all around my home (and beyond) in mind. It has kept me inspired to push through most minor fatigue that often occurs on steep climbs and/or long distances.
While I have many different artists and songs on my favorite bike riding playlist, several of my favorites are by the Traveling Wilburys!
...their guitar riffs along with the beat of some of their more lively songs just suit most any riding mood I'm in.
...get yourself a small bluetooth speaker you can easily attach to your bike, grab your phone and go pedaling and enjoy: "Riding Around In the Breeze"!
Above are just a few of the many Bikes & Buddies I have either enjoyed riding with, work with or met briefly out on the trails and spent time conversing in "Bike-Speak" that all cyclists who are passionate about cycling, love to do.