I finally got a blog

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07-09-2009, 08:29 AM
lunacycles

I finally got a blog

It was inevitable, and posting is strangely addicting! Anyway, I promise to update it frequently. Check it out:

http://lunabicycles.blogspot.com/
07-09-2009, 08:35 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

It's great! It's always so nice to get a little glimpse of the people behind a company. :)
07-09-2009, 03:05 PM
TxDoc

Fantastic! I hope to see a lot of pictures and reports about frame building!
07-09-2009, 03:12 PM
surgtech1956

Fantastic, its always great seeing women owned businesses.
07-09-2009, 03:40 PM
Trekhawk

Wonderful!
I really enjoyed the pics as well.:)
07-09-2009, 07:42 PM
lunacycles

Thanks for the nice comments. One question: a framebuilding buddy of mine swears folks like to see pictures of frames being built on blogs. I used to post some "raw" (i.e., pre-paint) photos of frames in progress on my website, but never got the impression that women find images of weld beads or brass fillets particularly interesting to look at. The "point" of displaying them, I suppose, is to display your skill and instill confidence, and inspire framebuilder worship (which I am all for, btw:p). I am skeptical that "build photos" are as interesting for the women as they are for the guys. Do you all think that kind of stuff is interesting to see?

If not, for those just interested in following the blog (not necessarily interested in buying), what would you like to see or hear about from a framebuilder's perspective? I want the blog to be interesting and informative (when I am not posting family vacation photos, that is), and I need help from the general (female) population as to what exactly that is...

This blog's for you.

Your ideas much appreciated.

Thanks again:)
07-09-2009, 08:02 PM
sarahspins

I think it's fascinating :D
07-09-2009, 08:15 PM
lunacycles

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I think it's fascinating

yes, but you are fascinated by socks!!
07-09-2009, 08:31 PM
sarahspins

True enough...

But really, my uncle is a retired machinist (and lives outside of Santa Fe!) and I think that watching him work while I was growing up instilled a great appreciation for all things related to fabricating anything... I'd rather go build or fix stuff than go do "girly" things :)
07-09-2009, 09:01 PM
lunacycles

very cool. (btw I meant nothing but appreciation for your love of socks. I share it)
It is good to know what appeals to women, especially along the whole spectrum of women cyclists. Sometimes I feel I live on the very edge of that spectrum, so a reality check is important. The fact that I came of age fascinated with bicycles and staring at the joints between bike tubes says a lot about me, and also the fact that welding things makes me happy. Women who find machining and fabricating interesting are interesting, imo. My impression, however, is that we are few and far between!
07-10-2009, 03:06 AM
Crankin

The frame building stuff means nothing to me, in terms of understanding it, but taken as a whole, it's still interesting. I'm not reading it for technical details, though.
I love Nederland! I've never met anyone else who has been there.
07-10-2009, 04:57 AM
Tuckervill

I love to watch and be a part of anything mechanical. I'm fascinated by it. I'm brainstorming about how to get the tap out of the shifter boss with my aft-brain right now! (Did you get it out?)

I loved seeing the picture of the steel frame, perfectly welded. I would love to see pictures of each step in the process (any process).

My son and I watch How It's Made all the time. My husband is in the automation/factory/electrical field, and he attends a thing called Automation Fair every year. We usually tag along because it is in interesting cities, but we never are allowed into the fair. Last year my son DID get to go in (it was last November) and just yesterday he was reminiscing and hoping he gets to go in this year, because "It was just like being in an episode of How It's Made." :) Now I want to go in, too!

So yes, seeing frames being built is interesting, but I also liked your vacation pictures. :)

Karen
07-10-2009, 05:14 AM
mudmucker

I would be extremely interested in build photos. I love process - I love technical. I want to know how something works, how something got from one point to the other, what is the thought process involved, what choices and decisions are made for and during that process. I would love to see the raw build in progression. But not only that, the technical involved, even down to what fuel or temperature flame you're using, what you do to keep the frame straight and maintain the correct angles when welding. What goes into the prep for painting. And also, what do you need to be cognizant of so that the process doesn't fail.
07-10-2009, 06:32 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

I do love to see pictures of the details in frame building- welded beads, drilled tubes, etc.
But I like to see variety and a personal touch too. Mix it up! Alternate some fun 'human' posts with technical tidbits. I like to see photos of pets, photos of stuff in your workshop, food, bike rides, frame building, adventures.... :)
07-10-2009, 03:16 PM
TxDoc

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Originally Posted by lunacycles

I am skeptical that "build photos" are as interesting for the women as they are for the guys. Do you all think that kind of stuff is interesting to see?

Definitely, yes!
I find build photos interesting and instructive. Actually one of my plans is to someday take a vacation and go visit a framebuilder so I can learn more about the process. I'm sure there's other women out there that are as interested in building as I am. So your blog will have many readers :)
07-10-2009, 06:23 PM
skinimini

cool! :)
07-11-2009, 03:39 AM
Selkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I do love to see pictures of the details in frame building- welded beads, drilled tubes, etc.
But I like to see variety and a personal touch too. Mix it up! Alternate some fun 'human' posts with technical tidbits. I like to see photos of pets, photos of stuff in your workshop, food, bike rides, frame building, adventures.... :)

What Bleecker said..... As the proud owner of two Lunas, I'd love to see how you build your beautiful bikes.
07-11-2009, 04:01 AM
ridebikeme

I finally got a blog

Very nice! I have to agree with all of the other ladies, that I would LOVE to see pictures of frames in action!! It's very interesting to me, and it sounds like you might have a following here:D Bleeker mentioned adding some personal photos along the way, and I "totally" agree with her! It would make your blog that much more personal.

Great job, thanks for sharing it with us!:)
07-11-2009, 01:24 PM
ilima

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunacycles

very cool. (btw I meant nothing but appreciation for your love of socks. I share it)
It is good to know what appeals to women, especially along the whole spectrum of women cyclists. Sometimes I feel I live on the very edge of that spectrum, so a reality check is important. The fact that I came of age fascinated with bicycles and staring at the joints between bike tubes says a lot about me, and also the fact that welding things makes me happy. Women who find machining and fabricating interesting are interesting, imo. My impression, however, is that we are few and far between!

I like seeing the pics of frames being built. Of course, I love the finished, painted bikes as well!

I realize you're a framebuilder, but I'm also interested in the component choices people make. For example, I've been inspired by the mixte thread to get one for most commuting. But I'm a bit stymied by whether to consider an internal hub or rear cassette/derailleur, what type of handlebars, shifters, etc.

So, I'm into the whole bike build from the frame (incl. the wheelsize it's designed for) to the drivetrain to 'minor' components, so I hope you'll discuss your buyers choices when you feature their bikes!