Testing begins

We’ve begun rigorous durability testing on the first model, a free floating, rear brake-mount fender. The connection scheme seems to be good over potholes, but I’m suspending judgement until a proper trip down a steep, PGH style cobblestone street. A few runs down Joncaire street in Oakland, or The Steepest Street in the Entire World (maybe) ought to do nicely.

Holding fender to bracket are two chain ring bolts- we’re growing quite fond of the way they work (and look).

Leslie Park Accordion Pool Party!

On Saturday, the much neglected Leslie Park Public pool had its busiest saturday since its closing five years back. The Accordion Pool Party saw a ragtag accordion ensemble playing five feet deep in the emptied pool, while those brave enough to dance did so on the peeling cement. The rest of the crowd watched from the surrounding sidewalk. The event drew a huge crowd over its four hours; hopefully the exposure will create interest in renovating and improving the facility, which still has a chance at being a fantastic public space. If they can’t afford to put water in it, it has certainly has proven itself as a viable and unique concert venue!

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From The Promenade Deck

Interior ply has been screwed in and sufficiently white-washed to give it a semi-clean look. It didn’t take us long to get our tables and initial supplies moved in. Getting close enough to production to taste it. The front shop space is also much cleaner now, having most of the troublesome materials there now safely stowed away.

Hopefully all the pictures of the shop will soon be broken up with actual product pictures! Also, stay tuned, we are looking around for a few other products to help fill the shop with. If you have any suggestions or things you would love to see, do let us know!