‘08 Commute Stats
11.21.2008 • Posted by: David
At Handspun we like to talk about being passionate about what we do, about being dedicated to building the best wheels possible. A key reason for this passion is that most of us at Handspun are riders; we understand why a great wheel is so important, and we take great pride in building excellent wheels. Below is a sampling of the commute stats for some of the Handspun crew. The mileage totals and # of commutes speak volumes about our dedication. Over 20,000 bicycle commute miles logged, and the year isn’t over yet. Nice work everyone!
| Name | Total miles YTD | # of commutes YTD |
| ERIC WITTLEDER | 4,625 | 271 |
| ANDY SKILES | 3,933 | 268 |
| MATTHEW T SWANSON | 3,712 | 268 |
| ANTHONY KAMSTRA | 3,226 | 257 |
| ERICK KYLLONEN | 2,485 | 184 |
| DAVE CORY | 1,650 | 116 |
| CHAD STONE | 576 | 36 |
| JODY RUHMANN | 200 | 50 |
| Totals | 20,407 | 1450 |
Winter Bike
11.20.2008 • Posted by: David
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and I don’t know what that means where you live, but up here in MN that means that it’s time to break out the winter bike. To carry me through the brutality of the Minnesota winter I’ve assembled the new/old bike pictured below. Dependability is key when the weather goes below freezing, and the wheels on this bike have all that and then some. They were built by some of the Handspun builders quite a few years ago, and while neither of these wheels is flashy to look at, they are a testament to the longevity of a well built wheel. * The front is an Ultegra hub, 32h, on a Mavic MA40 rim, w/DT Champion spokes & brass nipples- this wheel is over 10 years old * The rear is a Suzue track hub, 36h, on a Mavic MA3 rim, w/DT Champion spokes & brass nipples- this wheel is 8 years old
Both of these wheels started out as standard production wheels; not customs, nothing that was given extra special attention, just our standard well built wheels. By taking quality components and putting them in the hands of an experienced builder, you end up with a finished product that will really stand the test of time. Use your lights, ride safe. David C.