El Cyclista

09.12.11

Vandeyk Cycles

There is attention to detail, and then there is attention to DETAIL. As much as I like the final Vandeyk Nightstream frame, I almost love the craft and labor it took to create it more. The finished design is an original, and a beautiful way to accent a frame. The story of how they got it shows how much they care about differentiating their product. No shortcuts. After masking the stripe pattern, a full paint layer for every color in the design is applied to the frame. Painting done the masking is removed and you end up with this pretty unique paint job.

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09.09.11

From The Saddle: This Green And Pleasant Land

In between the frequent monsoons and the hurricane (well tropical storm) the riding upstate has been stunning. I am discovering new roads on every ride all furnished with some very nice hills. It is also the season of Tag sales, which can make for interesting viewing. Unfortunately no chance of getting any of it home on my bike and by the time I have gone back in the car all the good stuff has gone.