Well, it’s finally happened. After much soul-searching and googling, I’ve finally purchased a new, fixed-gear rear wheel for the trusty commuter bike. The initial plan was to use the existing rim and buy new spokes a fixed hub from the good people at the Harris Cyclery, then bribe Dave with a case of beer to […]

Posted on September 17th, 2003 by admin
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Lately, I’ve found myself buying most of my bike parts at Kraynick’s bike shop. Keep in mind of course, I’m not looking for high-end components most of the time, so Gerry’s is a great place. I can get odd-ball components (like 39 tooth track-compatible chainrings) for next to nothing. It’s also nice to be able […]

Posted on August 14th, 2003 by admin
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A photo of the new wheels: Still currently geared at 39×16. I did survive Stanton Avenue, but I don’t want to do that every day. I should I have 18 tooth cog for the rear wheel by week’s end, which will make things a little easier. This is essentially the bike I bought for $50. […]

Posted on August 4th, 2003 by admin
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I picked up a new bike last night, thanks to my friends Steven and Trina. It’s an old Specialized Allez frame, tricked out as singlespeed. It’s not a fixie, but thanks to the horizontal dropouts and track chain, I just need a rear wheel with a track hub and I’m set. Other nice features: full […]

Posted on July 24th, 2003 by admin
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Lance Armstrong has finally decided to take control of the Tour de France with a fine stage win on the slopes of Luz-Ardiden. Despite a crash and a mechanical issue, Armstrong pulled away from the other favorites on the stage’s last climb and has now extended his narrow lead. Interesting side note: we got to […]

Posted on July 21st, 2003 by admin
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This is a long story, and I don’t know if I’ll have the patience to get through it. I actually tried it last week, and gave up, so here it goes….. As some of you may now, I’ve decided to take up cyclocross, an esoteric branch of cycling that involves riding around a circuit in […]

Posted on March 25th, 2003 by admin
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