22 Jan 2011

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Bike Doctor

Sticky Post By WanderCyclist On January 22, 2011 With No Comments

The ride was taken in today for some maintenance and cleaning. She’s getting a new derailleur for sure. Jason had an epiphany that maybe a MTB component would hold up better for me. It’s not like I’m lying her down on the right side, but still, an awful lot of vibrations, dirt, dust, and just all around muck.

My replacement tires finally arrived. TRUST ME, NEVER NEVER NEVER, SKIMP on a pair of good tires. After I met the “Potrait of the LBX” guys and claimed no flats in 5000km I kicked myself in the a$$ REALLY HARD! Our first day in Qinghai, I got 3 flats in 10 minutes – in the rain…in the city. NO MORE. I swear to …

Bike Doctor January 22nd, 2011WanderCyclist

30 Apr 2010

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Bike

Sticky Post By WanderCyclist On April 30, 2010 With 8 Comments

Soma Saga 54″ Frame/Fork
Octalink 170 Crankset
Deore XT 11-34 Cassette
Dura Ace Bar End Shifters
Kool Stop Brakepads
Origin 8 Canti Brakes
Front and Rear Surly Racks
Ortlieb Front and Rear Waterproof Plus Panniers
Double Kickstand
Diore XT Front and Rear Hubs
BB Shimano ES25 Crankset
Shimano SLX Front Derailleur
Shimano HG73 Chain
Alex 36 hole Rims
Maxxis Detonator 1.5 Tires
Continental Tubes
Oval M200 Stem
Deda Grip
Nitto Randonneur Bars
Jagwire Cable
Neco Headset

Bike April 30th, 2010WanderCyclist

09 Mar 2010

Sticky Post By WanderCyclist Posted in Bicycle, Planning, Soma Fab, Soma Saga, Tech Stuff, Touring Gear With 2 Comments Permalink

Saga arrived in Shanghai

Sticky Post By WanderCyclist On March 9, 2010 With 2 Comments

So it seems that the Saga has gained some popularity, not to mention that some of my friends have become very interested in this bike because of their generosity. I was expecting to get the frame shipped to me while I was in the States, but they were behind orders for 54 frames. I’m still in the States, preparing to return and just got notice of the arrival of my frame to my home in Shanghai.

Saga arrived in Shanghai March 9th, 2010WanderCyclist

21 Jan 2010

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Soma Saga, Soma Fab and Merry Sales Sponsorship

Sticky Post By WanderCyclist On January 21, 2010 With No Comments

I am so stoked, after many emails, to finally get a hold of Stan at Soma Fab – they have granted me a fantastic Saga for the tour.

Soma Saga, Soma Fab and Merry Sales Sponsorship January 21st, 2010WanderCyclist