Check out Bikeminimalism for the some great photo’s too.
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Although originally dubbed the “Iowa Crusher”, after reading the aforementioned blog it was determined that no one crushes this event, they merely finish or don’t. So in the end I christened this Crusher bike the “EPIC 1″ after the unique way in which Paul can tell a tail.

EPIC 1 Crusher Bike.

The Tonic soft tail.

With a little know how and a call to Shawn and Graham at Ruckus composites, Paul’s vision of 2 additional fork mounted water bottles as well as fender mounts, became a reality.

This time around I opted for the 12×142 axle standard. It lends itself nicely to the soft tail design, it is strong, very light, and allowed me the opportunity to create these proto-type drop outs that function great and require no ornamentation to catch the eye.

Have questions regarding the Crusher, Contact tony@tonicfab.com

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44mm head tube.

Replaceable Hanger to assure your Tonic Barnstormer a long roosting career. Chain stay disk mount to accentuate the sexy double bend stays and to keep the lines clean.

Stealth Dropper Post line routing through the seat tube.

You too can own a Barnstormer or any other Tonic, it’s easy, just contact tony@tonicfab.com .

Teisuke, has been hard at work putting together a Tonic CX Team in Japan, selling bikes, Racing and stopping to throw down the occasional Slowburger. While back at home, here at Tonic Fab, Kits were designed, frames were built, And some Team edition colors and graphics were a go.

55cm Magnum CX.

44mm Tonic HT, Chris King Inset 7, ENVE tapered CX fork, and Team Tonic/Japan head tube logo.

Tonic Fab way of keeping your cleats free of mud. Brap!

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This is the kind of project where a fella like me goes a little crazy: countless hours machining the one of a kind 44-56 Tapered Head Tube (OS doesn’t have to mean heavy), even more time whittling the aluminum bits that make up the Soft Tail. All in all I have to say I couldn’t be happier with how this one turned out.

With the opportunity to redesign and reintroduce the Tonic Fab Soft Tail this project became that much cooler. Taking the edge off of the rocky descents and aiding in traction on the steep climbs for Todd, and allowing me to showcase what this one man show called Tonic Fab can do. Win, Win.

Equipped with an Inset 2 from the fine folks at Chris King, a Carbon Cockpit from ENVE Composites, Mavic wheels, a Dura ace drive train and Paint and Graphics by Studio 112 this Crusher will certainly be “running just like a song”.

Steve wore many Hats (literally and figuratively) He was a Machinist, Musician, Rock Star, Custom Frame builder/Painter, Bike Rider, Car Guy, Father and a Friend. He had a way with words that would make your head spin. And love him or hate him there was never a dull moment when Casmano was around.

I have an old answering machine stowed away in the closet it contains 11 messages and one of them is the last I received from Steve. It’s around 3 minutes long full of curse words, and Casmano-isms, and it always puts a smile on my Face. He concluded that Message with the title of tonight’s Post.

Casmano Track Bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR4FRDGfuOk
The Jackals.

The Flapjacks.

Tonight or at this point this morning, I will leave you with a Quote or 2 from Steve-

“Always park the Van in the direction of home before going in the Bar”

“Claw hammers are dangerous”

“I’m Not trying to lever ya”

Steve Casmano.

Backyard Blam Presents: CROSSUP at the Lumberyard from James Wilson on Vimeo.

That’s all I have for computer time this Rainy Sunday. Next time I will have some pictures and info on the Magnum CX’s I have been working on as well as a few other special projects. So on that note I will leave you with this preview of the movie I watched last night.

Flame throwers, Muscle cars, Booze, Mad Max references and some Romance. Awesome!