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We had a few libations, some fantastic conversation that ran the gamut from the recent Paris-Roubaix, the French elections, the war in Ukraine and Greg Lemond's battle with Fignon (hint: Olivier was there and has strong feelings about it). After lunch at a small Italian bistro we went back to the shop for a few more minutes.

My stem was also back:


I never fail to see a new tool I hadn't noticed previously. This one is apparently for quick wheel building by spinning the spoke nipples rapidly.

A random workbench collage

Detail of that chainguard

The older man's bike, it's seen more miles than my whole stable I'm betting.