3 speed conversion

I'm at the workshop hunched over getting some brake pads for a bike that I'm working on. The bike is the world's best mismatch of parts. Yes - another 3 speed roadbike conversion. Why does it feel like such a victory when a 3 speed comes together? I'm writing an article about this bike for Vintage Bicycle Quarterly.

reading Bicycle Quartery

Reading 'Bicycle Quarterly' in my office chair at home next to my newly arranged computer desk. It's an article about different lighting setups using a generator hub and two headlights. The article explains the strengths and weaknesses of different lights - all generator powered - using the same hub (the SON28). This magazine gets really specific and technical about stuff. The apartment was just re-organized with my desk in the bedroom. Shelly did most of the work. It looks good for now. This is good.