Since the Ebisu build reached its, if not conclusion, then rolling pause, I've been doing an informal apprenticeship at Paramount Bicycle Repair, Ball Square, Somerville. Lately, this could be characterized as "Varieties of the V-Brake Experience". not so much variety really, but I'm getting plenty of experience, since there sure do seem to be a lot of bikes with those things mounted on them. Rode the Ebisu over there for another stint Thursday afternoon. Good, short ride on Broadway over Clarendon Hill in each direction, good day, got my hands dirty...
The bike was, indeed, quicker than the car at rush hour.
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