bike baskets

So this is my second attempt at the bike basket. I'm almost done with one for the other side. Hopefully for Cincinnati's full moon cruise tomorrow.


I'm also working on a better harness. Just got some sisal rope on there right now.

North American Handmade Bicycle Show

So I went to the NAHBS yesterday in Nap town. Woke up early to get out there. I saw some interesting stuff. I think I was expecting something a bit different though.

Heres a nice commuter bike. They were all about the front rack.

A bamboo bike. Apparently these are made in developing countries and then sold here in the US.

A nice chain guard detail. Very sophisicated.

An old school style fork from a company out of Fort Collins.


A cool builder from MASS. called Alternative Needs Tranportation. Some really nice commuter bikes with rack and lights. Really nice high end hubs too.

A nice piece from Velo Orange. I really like that basket.

This was one of my favorite things. These guys from Portland, Signal Cycles made this wine rack holder. A really beautiful rack.

There was a lot more there. Tons of 29ers. I don't think I saw one 26 inch wheel there. Really high end commuter, road, and fixed gears. Unfortunately no one really brought out many touring frames or anything new in the cargo arena.

Herbs

An update on my herb garden: The herbs are doing pretty well. The thyme and parsley are looking a bit spindly though. Levy says I should move them to get some more light. I'll have to take over the only south facing window in our house I suppose. The spearmint hasn't sprouted yet though.