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Gone Fishing.
HGC will be out of town until Sunday May 6th, repairs will resume on monday if you would like to schedule a pickup email us a day and time that works for you.
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Keggle fittings
Fittings Ready to be welded into place, then beer will be created.
Mitt Romney approves this message.
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Keggle construction
Brew pot keggle coming to life.
drilled holes for the 1/2 inch ball valve and brewometer.
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Pedal to the people
More Chicago cyclists giving mobile bike repair a spin
via chicago tribune
Love to see more and more mobile repairs popping up around the country. Support your local Mobile Bike Shop!
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goCRUSIERgo
Check out the folks over at goCRUSIERgo they make hand-made custom stretched beach cruisers and accessories here in Metro Detroit.
info from their web store.
Stretched Beach Cruiser including custom hand built frame designed and made by goCRUISERgo.
Made-to-order custom built stretched beach cruiser (photos are an example of a previously sold bike). All of our frames are hand built on a frame jib to ensure straightness. Customizations for this model ("Herman") include molded sheet metal detailing hand hammered on a form, wheels, tires, seat, grips, upgraded chain, customized handle bars and hand built frame by goCRUISERgo. Made to fit a standard size 26" wheel.
Additional/less customizations as well as a frame only (unpainted) options are available, please inquire. (pricing may vary)
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery for a complete bike and 2-3 for frame only (unpainted). Delivery may vary depending on part availability and schedule at time of order.
Local pick-up available (Metro Detroit, MI Area). Shipping costs may vary depending on location.
Please do not hesitate to message us for additional information and or details.
Thank you for your interest -
Todd and Stacy goCRUISERgo
check their Facebook page for more info.
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Hard Labor Fantasy Camp.
After 3 weeks of work at the fattic shop I finished 2 commuter style bicycles.
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Doug Fattic's frame building class.
Im out in NIles, Mi attending Doug fattic's frame building course. More to come soon.
These are a few of his frames hanging around the shop.
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Haters gonna hate.
So I have received this voice mail the other night from an "Unknown" number.
I don't know who this individual is and was a bit confused by the message, as I haven't repaired a child's bike since May. Besides, why would the pedal be coming off in the middle of winter?
I keep record of all the repairs I do, and this didn't fit the description of any of the repairs I had done. Furthermore, why didn't he leave a return phone number, or a name for that matter?
The next day the good folks over at Michigan Bicycle Services (to whom I have no affiliation ) called to let me know someone came into their shop looking for my (HGC) Insurance information, thinking I work with their shop. The alleged customer claimed I did a repair on their child's bicycle and the chain broke, now the child is in the hospital.
A few things didn't add up.
1. If I did a repair for this person he/she would know I am not affiliated with Michigan Bicycle Services ( though the owner was quite pleasant on the phone).
2. The original claim was a pedal, now it's the chain, neither specified details such as the day of service or customer name.
3. No return phone number for the "victim".
Then I found this on our yelp page, and I'm starting to think there are some ulterior motives.
First I would like to address the Dangerous Chemicals I keep stored in my small bike shop/ "meth lab". I comply with all CSB regulations concerning storage and use of Anhydrious Ammonia, without this chemical I would be unable to extract methamphetamine from ephedrine. Also There is no Grease in my methlab due to its combustibility in the presents of pure Oxygen. That would be unsafe.
And what type of Bike shop/ meth lab would operate with out proper insurance? There are a lot of loonies out there, you have to protect yourself!
And for the stolen bikes in our basement... Well perhaps they are there along with all the drugs, guns, and illegal immigrant workers.
All jokes aside the strongest chemical we use is biodegradable citrus degreaser, we have insurance, and we have no stolen bicycles.
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Polish Village Cafe
Stopped in to have some lunch at the Polish Village Café in Hamtramck, the food, atmosphere, and beer were amazing.
gron
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Computing Across America.
Just finished a book called Computing Across America. Below is a video with the basic rundown of what the book is all about. Defiantly an Interesting person Steven Roberts, if you wan to read it I will mail it to you just send your address to al@homegrowncycle.com and its yours.
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Tales from the shop.
Haven't posted much lately been busy with various shop happenings. Here are a few photos from the past few weeks.
It's winter which means it's time to brew. Our first batch to the year is Honey brown. 18 lbs of grain and 10 gallons of beer that took a total of 8 hours total brew time.
Hanging a heater in the shop.
Realistic soccer with an international flavor.
