Bitter Bostonian joins the ranks.
07-07-08, 03:42 PM
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Bitter Bostonian joins the ranks.
Hey all,
My name's Rob. Been commuting around The Bean for about three years now, getting my stripes. So I figure I should come to the internets to say hello.
To stereotype, I'm about 40% fixed gear kid, 40% three-speed dork, 10% spandexerrific, and 10% crazy winter commuter.
And that's about it, I suppose. . .
My name's Rob. Been commuting around The Bean for about three years now, getting my stripes. So I figure I should come to the internets to say hello.
To stereotype, I'm about 40% fixed gear kid, 40% three-speed dork, 10% spandexerrific, and 10% crazy winter commuter.
And that's about it, I suppose. . .
07-12-08, 04:11 PM
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Hi Rob 
. What makes you bitter, though? Also, do you not have any vintage bike in you?
What are you riding?
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!
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. What makes you bitter, though? Also, do you not have any vintage bike in you?What are you riding?
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!East Hill
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07-14-08, 01:53 PM
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Eh, I think bitterness comes with the territory in this town. Something about the weather, worst drivers in the country, horrible roads, impossible-to-work-with bureaucracy, etc. etc.
But it's also what makes it fun.
I guess I'm at least 50% vintage bike, actually.
My fixed rig is an '80s Raleigh touring frame.
My 3-speed is a converted Fuji Sports 10 from the '76
My road bike is a '79 Guerciotti with pretty Galli components and a matching gold Silca pump.
So yeah. I guess I'm about there. . . thanks for the wave!
But it's also what makes it fun.
I guess I'm at least 50% vintage bike, actually.
My fixed rig is an '80s Raleigh touring frame.
My 3-speed is a converted Fuji Sports 10 from the '76
My road bike is a '79 Guerciotti with pretty Galli components and a matching gold Silca pump.
So yeah. I guess I'm about there. . . thanks for the wave!
07-14-08, 01:56 PM
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I love visiting Boston for the day. One year we stayed overnight at a plush hotel
so we could catch a show. All we wanted to do the next day was get the heck out of there.
There are better places to live. If you like it, more power to you. The Boston area has a lot to offer. Personally, after a few hours, I'm ready.
so we could catch a show. All we wanted to do the next day was get the heck out of there.
There are better places to live. If you like it, more power to you. The Boston area has a lot to offer. Personally, after a few hours, I'm ready.
07-14-08, 02:38 PM
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Pronoid pedalist
Hi robsolete,
I once heard that the opposite of a paranoid is a pronoid, i.e. someone who believes the world is organized for their benefit. I just introduced myself to this forum today, praising the cycling here in Boston (living in Kenmore Square) and how I've organized my riding to enjoy it. On Saturday I did a beautiful century up the North Shore Coastline, though I admit such fine weather is a limited treat.
See also a recent posting to the General Cyling Discussion Group entitled, "Impressed by Massachusetts Bicycle Setup." https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=440437
Sincerely,
Jim from Boston
I once heard that the opposite of a paranoid is a pronoid, i.e. someone who believes the world is organized for their benefit. I just introduced myself to this forum today, praising the cycling here in Boston (living in Kenmore Square) and how I've organized my riding to enjoy it. On Saturday I did a beautiful century up the North Shore Coastline, though I admit such fine weather is a limited treat.
See also a recent posting to the General Cyling Discussion Group entitled, "Impressed by Massachusetts Bicycle Setup." https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=440437
Sincerely,
Jim from Boston
07-14-08, 10:05 PM
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Eh, I think bitterness comes with the territory in this town. Something about the weather, worst drivers in the country, horrible roads, impossible-to-work-with bureaucracy, etc. etc.
But it's also what makes it fun.
I guess I'm at least 50% vintage bike, actually.
My fixed rig is an '80s Raleigh touring frame.
My 3-speed is a converted Fuji Sports 10 from the '76
My road bike is a '79 Guerciotti with pretty Galli components and a matching gold Silca pump.
So yeah. I guess I'm about there. . . thanks for the wave!
But it's also what makes it fun.
I guess I'm at least 50% vintage bike, actually.
My fixed rig is an '80s Raleigh touring frame.
My 3-speed is a converted Fuji Sports 10 from the '76
My road bike is a '79 Guerciotti with pretty Galli components and a matching gold Silca pump.
So yeah. I guess I'm about there. . . thanks for the wave!
You realise that we will need photos?
You can't be bitter when you have all those lovely bicycles
.East Hill
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