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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By harrier6

So I went ahead and did it today. It was pretty...

So I went ahead and did it today. It was pretty straightforward, and no more difficult than doing hub bearings or anything like that. I removed the thinner shim, which reduced play some but did not...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By harrier6

Second take at it below. Chainstay length...

Second take at it below. Chainstay length borrowed from a Rivendell Sam Hillborne to get a ballpark estimate. Standover height borrowed from a current bike. The 42mm tires definitely made things...
Forum: Northeast
03-23-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10,776
Views: 1,329,333
Posted By harrier6

Yeah, so they are labelled 25mm, but are actually...

Yeah, so they are labelled 25mm, but are actually 28mm according to my calipers and Bicycle Rolling Resistance. The rims are 15mm, narrow by today's standards and I'm guessing a variable in the tire...
Forum: Northeast
03-22-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10,776
Views: 1,329,333
Posted By harrier6

The Green Line tracks in Cleveland Circle gave me...

The Green Line tracks in Cleveland Circle gave me another pinch flat the other day (the MBTA continues to cause delays). Makes me consider going tubeless in the future, but if I rode around Boston...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By harrier6

Foreign Craigslist Ads C&V

Several years ago, before I was into bikes, I purchased something to get around town on via leboncoin.fr, the French equivalent of Craigslist. I was living in France for a short period. Now, as any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,221
Posted By harrier6

When I want to make myself feel bad, I pull up...

When I want to make myself feel bad, I pull up leboncoin.fr (French Craigslist) and look at all the great old randonneur/touring bikes that Gitane, Peugeot, et al never bothered importing to the US.
Forum: Northeast
03-05-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10,776
Views: 1,329,333
Posted By harrier6

I read someone's recent post in the "Race Scene...

I read someone's recent post in the "Race Scene Boston" thread on the "Allis Loop." It looked like a fresh take on my normal Weston-Lincoln-Sudbury loops, so I decided to give it a shot this morning....
Forum: Northeast
02-06-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10,776
Views: 1,329,333
Posted By harrier6

Don't let the ice fool you, it was plenty warm...

Don't let the ice fool you, it was plenty warm out there yesterday. Enjoying my new full-housing run to the rear derailleur. It solves a long-standing problem where the bottom of the kickstand plate...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-29-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,804
Posted By harrier6

A car breaking down was the reason I went...

A car breaking down was the reason I went car-free not too long ago, and the experience with maintaining and repairing a bike since then would definitely inform my decision to get a car or other...
Forum: Northeast
01-27-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10,776
Views: 1,329,333
Posted By harrier6

"Ghost riding" a second bike isn't too hard......

"Ghost riding" a second bike isn't too hard... unless you need to turn, swerve, or stop for any reason
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,213
Posted By harrier6

Running is a very natural thing, and while some...

Running is a very natural thing, and while some people discuss heel-striking and cadence and all of those things, I don't believe there is much evidence to support the idea of consciously trying to...
Forum: Introductions
01-26-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By harrier6

Hello from Boston

Hey all,

I live and ride around Boston, MA, USA. I thought I'd start posting this winter while we're all spending more time inside. I lurk around here for tips and knowledge that could help me...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 263,805
Posted By harrier6

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda,...

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda, started falling apart through the suspension. Boston potholes were taking their toll. After trying to save some money by doing mechanical work myself,...
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