It's been 4 days since my last update so I decided to take this opportunity to reassure all of my thousands of loyal fans that I am neither dead, nor given up on this project. Quite the contrary actually. Though progress is slow I have been able to procure a few more items. One of which is the strapping I am going to be using for my Super Advanced Pedal Retention System. It's just some simple tow straps in the exact color I'm looking for and even though it was slightly pricy at $15, I decided that it would probably be the best material for me due to its durability.
I have also successfully paid for both my frameset and some nifty handlebars, and the latter should be here by the weekend. If and when they arrive I will promptly tape them and admire my handywork. I also plan on putting together my Super Advanced Pedal Retention System sometime this weekend too as soon as I determine exactly the best way to do so. I do have an idea of how to work it but I want to make sure it's totally thought through before I go around cutting up my fancy new straps.
I've decided that it is a good thing I didn's set myself any particular time limit. The sun has been baking my brains on my rides home and soon the sideways hundred degree rain will surely hinder my overal biking performance. Once my machine is complete, I would like to take it for a test ride around my parking lot, but doing so in either of these circumstances is far from ideal. Now, dont think this means that it's going to be slow building until Thanksgiving, but it does mean that no one should be surprised to see completion pictures sometime after Arbor Day. Come to think of it, I don't know when Arbor Day is exactly...so let's say mid-August.
The next best time to expect an update will be Sunday.
Straps: $15
Handlebars: $18
Frameset: $95
total so far: $182
Xhin tosses the kunai.
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