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>Stuff Other People Carry On Bikes

> I love this…found the photo here. If you like history and bikes–or a combination of both–as I do, this is a blog worth taking a look at…OldBike.eu.

Stuff Other People Carry On Bikes

I love this…found the photo here. If you like history and bikes–or a combination of both–as I do, this is a blog worth taking a look at…OldBike.eu.

Four Chain-Guards

1. Dahon Vitesse2. The Mule (Trek)3. A Raleigh Sprite (that sits in my basement)4. v1 Mundo

>Four Chain-Guards

> 1. Dahon Vitesse2. The Mule (Trek)3. A Raleigh Sprite (that sits in my basement)4. v1 Mundo

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-1753917347928363206&hl=en&fs=true I just came across this short documentary (27 minutes) and if I had to sum it up in a word it would be: excellent. If I could use another it would be: inspiring. I know many have probably seen this before–given it was originally released in 1992–but I had not. And I found itContinue reading “Return of the Scorcher”

>Return of the Scorcher

>http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-1753917347928363206&hl=en&fs=true I just came across this short documentary (27 minutes) and if I had to sum it up in a word it would be: excellent. If I could use another it would be: inspiring. I know many have probably seen this before–given it was originally released in 1992–but I had not. And I found itContinue reading “>Return of the Scorcher”

New Chain Guard…New Squeak

Last week I posted on prepping the Mule for winter (click here) and one of the things that I wanted to do was install a new chain guard. Well, the short answer is that I was able to install it and I really do love it. I love how efficient it is and I loveContinue reading “New Chain Guard…New Squeak”

>New Chain Guard…New Squeak

> Last week I posted on prepping the Mule for winter (click here) and one of the things that I wanted to do was install a new chain guard. Well, the short answer is that I was able to install it and I really do love it. I love how efficient it is and IContinue reading “>New Chain Guard…New Squeak”

Groovy Bikes on Allen Street

I came across this gaggle of hepcat bikes parked outside a restaurant on Allen Street the other day (and yes, I meant gaggle not Google) and happened to have my camera with me so I thought I’d share the photos. These bikes made me smile; their owners obviously have a sense of humor.

>Groovy Bikes on Allen Street

> I came across this gaggle of hepcat bikes parked outside a restaurant on Allen Street the other day (and yes, I meant gaggle not Google) and happened to have my camera with me so I thought I’d share the photos. These bikes made me smile; their owners obviously have a sense of humor.

Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it

First of all…no it is not snowing here in Western New York, at least not yet. The above photo is of my bike I fondly call the “Mule;” the photo was taken last winter. It’s an old Trek that I purchased at a flea market for $40.00 and made some adjustments and have ridden itContinue reading “Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it”

>Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it

> First of all…no it is not snowing here in Western New York, at least not yet. The above photo is of my bike I fondly call the “Mule;” the photo was taken last winter. It’s an old Trek that I purchased at a flea market for $40.00 and made some adjustments and have riddenContinue reading “>Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it”

>Fish Bikes

> The above photo was taken by a friend on a recent trip to San Fransisco (thanks Monique!). It’s a pretty exquisite piece of machinery/art, is it not? I couldn’t help thinking how you’d have to have a certain strong constitution to ride a bike that was made to resemble a big fish on wheels.Continue reading “>Fish Bikes”

Fish Bikes

The above photo was taken by a friend on a recent trip to San Fransisco (thanks Monique!). It’s a pretty exquisite piece of machinery/art, is it not? I couldn’t help thinking how you’d have to have a certain strong constitution to ride a bike that was made to resemble a big fish on wheels. WhatContinue reading “Fish Bikes”

>Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986

> I just purchased a new printer (was in very desperate need) and it is also equipped with a scanner which I’ve been playing around with. Anyhow, here’s a few pictures of bikes I took on a trip to Amsterdam in the mid-1980’s…and yes, I was interested in bikes even back then, my entire lifeContinue reading “>Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986”

Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986

I just purchased a new printer (was in very desperate need) and it is also equipped with a scanner which I’ve been playing around with. Anyhow, here’s a few pictures of bikes I took on a trip to Amsterdam in the mid-1980’s…and yes, I was interested in bikes even back then, my entire life actually.Continue reading “Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986”