tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post4342898313291382686..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Didn't know my own strengthCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-66277330339054302792010-05-13T11:41:16.291-04:002010-05-13T11:41:16.291-04:00When it rains, it pours. I had a few weeks right ...When it rains, it pours. I had a few weeks right after the holidays where I had a broken crank arm (which happened as I was crossing a very busy intersection - snapped right in half!), several flats and a rear cog issue. I got so frustrated at one point that I left my crippled bike at the office and took the bus for a few days. LOL!MandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-70573414989810741892010-05-13T09:55:17.916-04:002010-05-13T09:55:17.916-04:00i share in the consensus of both cambridge bicycle...i share in the consensus of both cambridge bicycle and the chaos of central sq, which i have to commute through daily as well.<br /><br />i work across the street from cambridge bicycle, so they're simply too convenient to dismiss as a viable source of parts and help. and even though i reside at the bottom of the coolness ladder, they are courteous and friendly to me. once, they even commented admiringly on my union 3-speed, which elevated my coolness one rung, if only for that day.somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-8954050098526454412010-05-13T09:07:27.706-04:002010-05-13T09:07:27.706-04:00Agree with Astroluc, so true!
I am in a similar p...Agree with Astroluc, so true!<br /><br />I am in a similar place, this morning my brake cable broke (front brake) so I'll be off to get a cable at lunch today. The joys of cycling!!!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-20520718982743815812010-05-12T23:45:29.210-04:002010-05-12T23:45:29.210-04:00"Live action video game of Central Sq"
..."Live action video game of Central Sq"<br /><br />no truer words... <br /><br />AND I have also found that the guys at Cambridge Bike have been nothing but helpful and considerate despite my lack of tattoos and wearing of tight black t-shirts and jeans... They are right on my commute so I only go there with "urgent" needs -- but even so, have <i>always</i> been met with courtesy and helpfulness (and I do look a bit like a fred, I admit :/ )<br /><br />Glad you had a good experience there, despite the lack of bolt fruitfulness.Astroluc (Find me on Tumblr and Instagram @Astroluc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02035410750985093621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-75312367798680216782010-05-12T22:51:41.614-04:002010-05-12T22:51:41.614-04:00Eeks! I'll bet Gilbert is a much heavier bike...Eeks! I'll bet Gilbert is a much heavier bike than most ss's and fixies that ride with just a front brake. Glad you got home safe!MandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-69277673806424453372010-05-12T20:42:12.805-04:002010-05-12T20:42:12.805-04:00Don't feel too bad. I did the same thing to mo...Don't feel too bad. I did the same thing to more than one derailleur fixing bolt over the years. It's a reminder to tighten those little screws by counting turns of the wrench beyond finger tight.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com