Author Archives: Rob

The Store Front is Up

Exciting times around Ocean Air Cycles!! It is one step further along the path.  The store front is up and I am taking deposits on the Rambler.  You can get there by clicking on the store link above.  The initial … Continue reading

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Rambler Updates

I am getting very close to opening the web store for deposits, probably tonight or tomorrow morning.  Everything; shirts, posters, deposits, etc., under the current shop tab will be moving over to the storefront at that time. You may have … Continue reading

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Putting In the Miles

The fun part of this venture is being my own test pilot.  That means I “Have to” put in the miles every day, no excuses.  Time lines are tight, and I need to push the bike in some aspect every … Continue reading

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Tried and Liked Dia-Compe ENE Shifters

As I am getting things going there will be quite a few components passing through my hands and onto bikes.  Some of these will be things I have used for years, some new, and some in the gray area in … Continue reading

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Tinkering Bell

I have an affliction, when I get an idea in my head, and work the whole thing out, I need to make it real, or it will haunt me.  Since I built up Rambler No. 1 the problem of a … Continue reading

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Rambler No.3 Version 1

Here is Rambler No.3 as it was built up for last weekend’s ride.  This one is a size 56, with 650b wheels.  The place holder build to get her rolling included Col De La Vie tires, salsa shaft seat post … Continue reading

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New Parts

I was able to unpack today’s delivery from the big brown truck! As always the fit and finish is incredible on these finely crafted US made components.  I will be setting two of the bikes up this week with the … Continue reading

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Rambler Thoughts 1.0

I have been able to put close to 100 miles or so on Rambler No.1, with lots of climbing and descending with varied loads. Everything with regard to handling has exceeded my expectations based on design and theory.  With the … Continue reading

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Sulphur Mtn Ride Report

Yesterday was incredible!  I was able to pull together a group of seven guys, most who had never met each other to head out and ride 50 miles and 4000 feet of climbing on one of my favorite mixed terrain … Continue reading

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Number One

Bikes number one and two made it here yesterday.  I found the time (read not sleeping) to tear down my Roadeo and get a preliminary build on Number One so I can get to the business of riding it.  I … Continue reading

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