Well, the results of the FixedGearGallery.com build contest are in... and I took third place! Here is the link to the contest page.
When I submitted this bike I really didn't expect to even place. For me, this year was more about doing something to honor Dad than to win anything, so this was just icing on the cake. I also gave the bike to Will (the guy I mentioned in the story) today. He seemed genuinely touched to get it and promised to ride the heck out of it!
Oh, and here's one last thing that anyone who knew my father will understand. It cost me $25 to enter the contest and $9 to build the bike. I won $125 putting my profit from this venture at $91. Dad, I think I made my 4%...
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Congratulations on another great bike! Your dad would be proud.
I still think you need to start riding and writing for a living - I have it all planned out for you!
Blair
Nice Bike! You can actually get one of those Hozan spoke threaders to work?
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Thanks Skull. The Hozan is a bit of a pain at first, but one you figure it out the little sucker is sweet!
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