tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post7637127429527049607..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Splish SplashCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-69684286677108390372011-05-25T23:12:02.282-04:002011-05-25T23:12:02.282-04:00Thanks!
FYI-- An architect friend of mine lives to...Thanks!<br />FYI-- An architect friend of mine lives totally bike free. He even carries 2 by 4s and plywood on his long bike.MT cyclistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-27795842516158966782011-05-25T09:04:10.762-04:002011-05-25T09:04:10.762-04:00@ MT cyclist:
You have good eyes. The front brake...@ MT cyclist:<br />You have good eyes. The front brake is a Tektro R556 with the simple city brake levers from VO. The wheels are 26x1 3/8" mostly because that's what I had had built up for my previous bike, before the 650b thing was such a common phenomenon. I'm happy I did have the "true" size, becuase it allows me to use the original raleigh fenders with a proper fender line . OK, the fenderline is a little wonky in the back because of the clearance necessary for removing the wheel from the horizontal dropouts- although I just saw a cool spring loaded adapter for attaching the fender to the bridge to get the line just right on the VO website. Yes, I think people really like the creel as bike basket- as I said earlier, Harris is going to start ordering new ones for sale as bike baskets. If you see a great one, let me know, maybe we could work a swap- I've got some chromed steel albatross bars, a 26" chaincase (like Gilbert's, but unpainted) and a couple of other odds and ends around.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-47155047216744799442011-05-24T23:44:57.383-04:002011-05-24T23:44:57.383-04:00In a weak moment, I bought a Raleigh Sports frame ...In a weak moment, I bought a Raleigh Sports frame on ebay for really cheap ($10) and am gathering parts for the build. Hope you don't mind me asking a few questions about Gilbert.<br />After viewing pictures, it looks like G. has a Tektro long-reach brake up front. Is that correct? The old Raleigh brakes aren't the best.<br />Also, does Gilbert have the original-sized rims, 26 by 1-3/8, or perhaps you used a different size? I think 650b rims would likely work, although there would be a slight bottom bracket drop.<br />By the way, I live in fly fishing-obsessed Montana, and have seen quite a few vintage creels in second-hand stores. These days, a lot of fishing is catch and release, so creels have fallen out of favor. But they can be repurposed, with spectacular results.<br />Thanks for your blog.MT cyclistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-22468339641647945742011-05-20T17:49:04.617-04:002011-05-20T17:49:04.617-04:00Actually, I agree, and normally race through it as...Actually, I agree, and normally race through it as if banshees were after me, but there was a footrace afterparty at the parking area on the watertown side, and there were a lot of people (including a cop) just on the other side of the tunnel, so I felt fine stopping for a change.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-63067327355927816542011-05-20T17:11:07.118-04:002011-05-20T17:11:07.118-04:00That tunnel at night is a little scary to cycle th...That tunnel at night is a little scary to cycle through, let alone stop and take pictures! <br /><br />The week has been unbelievable. My outdoor bike is all soggy and squeaky!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-55322874555838095282011-05-20T12:52:06.331-04:002011-05-20T12:52:06.331-04:00yeah- what a week. I wasn't able to bike more ...yeah- what a week. I wasn't able to bike more so due to timing issues earlier in the week. But yesterday and today riding in the mist was just lovely- but I know the me from 3 years ago wouldn't even think about riding where it was more about oh I need to be at work at this time and back at this time and I will never make it on a bike in that time frame. :-( Next year! No more preschool 1 mile out of my way doubling my trip to the train! can't wait.MamaVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519007680870604271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-20200166942181720252011-05-20T09:42:41.357-04:002011-05-20T09:42:41.357-04:00I've seen a few bicycle tunnels that have drai...I've seen a few bicycle tunnels that have drainage at each end so that medium showers don't turn them into slop-fests. I think another alternative may be a slight slope and a surface that sheds water. It's one of those engineering details that seem to be often overlooked until the first rain falls, though.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-48193934554649016902011-05-20T08:20:20.745-04:002011-05-20T08:20:20.745-04:00If you get a mudflap, I reccomend wide rubber ones...If you get a mudflap, I reccomend wide rubber ones from the Netherlands. They might be made by Biria. I used the leather Brooks/Velo Orange mudflap and found it somewhat inadequate. I think the DBC might still carry the rubber ones.AMnoreply@blogger.com