I fully expect that someone, possibly wearing a pith helmet or some outfit comprised of three different camo garments and a fanny pack bulging with dollar bills, is going to try and haggle me into the ground, offering maybe $2 per cog, and will circle relentlessly like a vulture waiting for a prairie dog to die, in the hopes that I cave in completely. They retailed for about $65 apiece, and are every bit as beautifully machined as any of the close to $80 cogs that Wolf Tooth is making today. They come from a time before Wolf Tooth, before even Surly had planted their flag on the one-gear firmament. So, those old Chris King cogs (mostly unused, one of them even made from al-yew-mini-yum) are OG singlespeed cool. Trying to sell it will only breed heartache.Īnd here we run smack dab into the reality of swap meet prep. The cranks and hubs and freewheel could go in the “we gonna haggle some” bin, along with this collection of chainrings, Chris King singlespeed cogs, and that cherry old Soulcraft Convert chain tensioner. Steve of the Garro would probably tell me to suck it up and either put some proper miles on that bike or give it to someone more worthy). So maybe Steve is right (Steve of the swap meet, that is, not Steve of the Garro. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Comfortable as I may be with that admission, I am not so comfortable completely excising all the evidence, all the memories, of that past. I am comfortable acknowledging that my one speeding phase is behind me. Not much call for any of that around here these days. 26” wheels, geometry from the wayback machine. Mighta been around the 12th frame that Garro built. But still, it’s a steel singlespeed from the early 2000s. There is totemic power in this, in spite of the layer of dust. Garro is a friend, and this frame holds so many memories of a time when we were both younger and rowdier than we are now. Three, the old bike hasn’t been ridden in well over a decade, and I kinda need that 27.2 seatpost for another bike that I’m trying to flip at the swap.Īttempting to come to any decision at all about the Coconino is a tortuous process. Two, those old White Industries hubs and cranks do have some pulling power of their own and are likely to generate some interest, but not many people are hunting for that kind of stuff attached to 26” wheels these days. One, the frame is an early example of Steve Garro’s craftsmanship and it holds far more significant value for me than it does for some random tire kicker at a swap meet. Steve was trying to convince me to strip down that old Coconino in the opening picture, as we prep for an upcoming swap meet. This of course is a mere sketch.“Dude, you gotta part that thing out! People pay good money for original White Industries stuff!” Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.įine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity. While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. California is a winemaking colossus by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world.
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