It's Here!!!

After much anticipation and a little apprehension it came. A call from Doug saying my bike was ready for pick up. Since it was a long weekend and the family came over for Saturday and Sunday we took off for Winthrop Sunday night. We stayed in a local Hotel before our departure in the morning for Doug's house were my new bike awaited. First arriving I met Doug at the door of his shop and we talked for a minute about the trip and our overnight stay. Then he unveiled the behemoth that I now call my bike. At first it took me back by its size. Then I realized, that the huge bike was for a huge guy. Even though it is so large it still looks proportionate. So we commented on its size and how it came out for a minute and I gave it a little test ride. My first impression was holy crap I'm a long way off the ground. But when I began to pedal it was amazing how comfortable it was. For the first time I can remember a bike that finally fits. I have since taken it for a small 6-7 mile street ride into town to get used to it. It is pretty amazing how the custom cranks and frame allow me to use my leverage. It almost seems effortless to get around. My back side on the other hand felt everything. That will take some getting used to. I will put up a more detailed posting of how it all handles when I get it out a few more times. But for know here is a pic and the final Build Specs.

Curtlo AM Frame
White Brothers 29er 110mm 20mm axle Fork
White Brothers 20mm axle
Shimano XT derailers, chain, cassette, shifters
White industries M16 rear hub
White industries venti front hub
Salsa Gordo 29er Rims
Phil Woods Heavy Duty Spokes
Sierra Custom Cranks 215mm
Phil Woods Bottom Bracket
Thomson elite seat post
Thomson elite x4 Stem
Kris King Headset
Avid Code 5 Brakes 185mm
Race Face Dues AM riser bar
Wierwolf 2.55 LT Tires

Update!!

So I will start with an update on my bike. Its been about 9 months from my initial down payment and the summer in Seattle is wearing down to a blistering 68 degrees today. I heard from Doug at Curtlo and he said all the parts should be in this week and he thought it would be done next week. As exciting as it sounds I am anticipating another three weeks. As for the update in life, all is going well. Molleigh starts her Masters in Teaching program in September and should be able to rejoin the working force next September if she can find a job. My new job is going well, but as always in this economy nerves are unsettling within the ranks and a layoff is always possible. They gave me a new truck to drive and I must say its pretty nice, a Ford F150 4x4 STX. Its pretty decked out with the new Windows Sync. As for an update on health. My routine is non exsistant and I am working on getting a set of power block dumbells and a multi position bench to start doing my own thing at home. I debated doing the p90x program and still might this summer but I want to get my strength up first. We have stayed pretty busy this summer doing all kinds of summer things around Seattle. We have gone to a Celtic fair, Good Guys NW national car show, watched the salmon run up the Ballard Lock's, found the Freemont Bridge Troll, Floated the Skykomish River and went camping when we get the chance. Summer isn't over yet and we hope to do some more fun stuff before the grey hits. Well I hope my next Blog is of my new Curtlo Bike.
Take Care