The Scallywags Bike Shop, in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, is hosting a fundraiser to send mechanics to Rwanda in support of Project Rwanda. Win a Surly frame and other shiny things. Listen to music. Talk about bike stuff with fellow bike nerds. Donate $10 (or more) to a good cause. Friday, July 20th 7pm 2011 21st Ave S., Minneapolis -----

The sidehack got transferred over to the Stokemonkey'd Big Dummy, and a Tandems East Ride 2 crank shortener was installed on the left side crank. The Ride 2 effectively shortens the crank 24, 41, 59 and 76mm. I have the pedal installed on the shortest setting. It's pictured in the second hole, but that felt too long. So I moved it to the first hole. I'll advance it toward the end of the crank arm as my flexibility increases. The big rig and the body got tested over the weekend: 54km on Friday night/Saturday morning...23 of those with a squirmy,…

I knew I couldn't handle the Thirsty Sevens ride on Saturday, but I wanted to be at the start to have a few beers and get some exercise on the way to and from the event. So I put the sidehack on the non-motorized Big Dummy, pulled the left-side crank, and clamped a fabricated CroMo peg over the bottom bracket shell f0r my gimp leg to rest on. I rode 6 miles that day...not that impressive in the grand scheme of things, but enough to thoroughly kick my ass. The sidehack will go on the Stokemonkey'd Big Dummy as soon…

7-7-07 Seven Beer Stops 97F heat The Thirsty Sevens Fat Tire Brewery Tour proved to be a good day to be on the bike. Slideshow Here -----

Long Haul Trucker complete bikes just arrived in stock. According to our fancy computer, it appears like there is significant demand for these and we know many of you have been patiently waiting for them while they've been out of stock. So if you want one now, order one now. I hate high pressure sales as much as you, but this isn't something you'll want to ponder over for a week. Now you know. -----