Posted on February 21, 2010 by cstandley
Today was a thankful break in the cold weather so I went for a ride on the Neo Primato and just happened to take my camera along. My winter diet of stews and fish chowders made the first hour of the ride a little sluggish, but eventually I picked up some speed and got an [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2010 by cstandley
I’m the proud owner of a new Brooks Swift saddle and I’ve already clamped it onto the Neo Primato. So this bike is becoming more and more of a mongrel and I can hear the sighs and complaints already. I’ve taken a classic Italian steel frame, loaded it with Japanese components and to top it [...]
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Posted on February 7, 2010 by cstandley
My 54cm (c-c) Derosa Neo Primato is here!!! There’s something epic about Italian steel and this is my own little bit of all that romance and artistry. Yes I know I’m buying into an image, but it’s fun. So, I went over to ATA Cycles last Saturday and picked up the frame. I took a [...]
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Posted on February 2, 2010 by cstandley
I’ve never completely signed up to the ultralight camping manifesto that requires the adherent to remove all the labels from clothes and sleep on bubble wrap, but I do like to save weight by using light weight gear and packing sensibly as long as my comfort isn’t severely compromised. Over the years my gear list [...]
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