Habitually putting a new drivetrain on the night before a big ride...
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#downtubeshifters #microshift #advent #neoretro #2x9 #randognar #vintagesteelbike

Got out for a Raging lap in the sunshine today. Parked at the backside yellow gate, rode up to Lower Gem State-- not a warmup! Bluebird day, great trail conditions, only slightly over-dressed!
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#lifebehindbars #hardtailsarehard #physicaltherapy #executivedecision #mountainbiking #pnw

Did both air filters, serpentine belt, and spark plugs last night. Bit of stress at the end cause I failed to plug cylinder 3 coil pack in all the way, but #bravelittletoaster is running smooth again today!
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#carportmechanic #diy #snailsinthesystem #toyotamatrix #1zzfe #weratools

Two weeks ago I quit my very well-payed (if questionably managed) bicycle mechanics job and signed an offer letter at a machine shop as a manual machinist. Today is my first day. Lunch is deluxe ramen with sardines. After 15 years, I have graduated from the retail-service side of the bicycle industry.
#machinist #newchapter

This is a dangerous place to have tires installed... #becauseracecar #aspirational #dontracethedaily #momentummotorworks #bravelittletoaster

A tale of struggle and rust.
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I have been hammering the steelies off my matrix for over an hour now... Front left came off fine, but all the others have required blunt force persuasion... Shoulda got the bigger hammer.
How bout those $40 rims though!
#carportmechanic #newshoes #toyotamatrix #diy #seized #bravelittletoaster

Stupid horizontal drain plug mess solved with some clever exacto work and a square Aloe bottle-- cleanest oil change on this engine yet!
#diy #oilchange #recycling #carportmechanic #5w20 #acuramdx

I swear I've never been here... #montanabar #seattle #capitolhill

Birthday show, one of my all time faves @brighteyes with @Devinestien

Did my first oil change on the #bravelittletoaster today! #diy #oilchange #toyotamatrix #1zzfe #carportmechanic