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Comment on Escape From Boston: A Bike Ride by Bruce Garretson

Bruce Garretson — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:27:46 +0000

sorry meant to say rides

Comment on Escape From Boston: A Bike Ride by Bruce Garretson

Bruce Garretson — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:27:04 +0000

Hey Leah, I am coming to boston in july toying with some friends. would love to talk with you more. Bruce

Comment on DIY “Otis” Three Speed by Hapa9

Hapa9 — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:07:40 +0000

Great blog, I am thankful I had this as a resource. I have been keeping an old ’87 Rockhopper alive (got it when I turned 18, I’m the original owner) and decided I wanted to build it up into a cruiser. Its seen many random modifications but the old thing keeps on rolling like a tank.

I had it built up as a freewheel single but wanted the ability to change gears when pulling a burley. I decided to pick up the Sturmey Sc2 kickback hub and build up a new wheel (first time for everything). A friend loaned me Jobst Brandt’s book “the Bicycle Wheel” which was an incredible resource. I got all of the parts and went to work.

Anyhow, I’ve had to play around with different rear cogs and eventually landed on a 46t front – 18t rear setup. It seems to provide enough range for most of my needs.

As you can see below, its a pretty funky assemblage of stuff (old wald front rack, handmade wood fenders, rattlecan paint job, etc.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hapanine/5542669855/

Anyhow, thanks for the great inspiration.
-hapa9

Comment on Escape From Boston: A Bike Ride by Leah

Leah — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:01:13 +0000

This is great! A few friends and I are doing this ride this weekend and are still trying to figure out a good route. Do you believe this conceptual map has enough detail to complete the ride?

Comment on Escape From Boston: A Bike Ride by Wabbott

Wabbott — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:17:14 +0000

I’d like to take a Boston – Maine trip on a bike with friends. We want to get to Portland, and then to Acadia. Any way you could help?

Comment on DIY “Otis” Three Speed by Big Al

Big Al — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:38:52 +0000

I have just built up an old 25″ all steel racer with a Sturmey-Archer 3 speed coaster, its a fantastic ride and well worth doing. I went for a 55 mile ride on Saturday and passed a few carbon fibre boys while they fumbled with their gears.
I built both wheels, I had never done this before and it was easy, I can’t stop myself now, I even built a spare singe speed coaster wheel, but I’m so pleased with the 3 speed I don’t think it will ever get used.
Alan in Sunny Great Britain.

Comment on Rain Cape: Hott or Nott? by Martina

Martina — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:22:29 +0000

Ok, it don´t looks very trendy, but it´s comfortable under it.

Comment on Travelling with Tiny Instruments by jfink

jfink — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:18:00 +0000

Those things look great, and they got a decent review on Sonic State. I suppose that, if you are traveling with a laptop, they would be a nice addition.

There are other small Korg instruments that are a blast. Their Electribe EA-1 would have made the list if it had built-in batteries. And their Kaossilator is really made for traveling.

I also know people who like composing on the Yamaha QY series of products.

Comment on Travelling with Tiny Instruments by suamor

suamor — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:04:25 +0000

Hi,

In search for tiny instruments I read your interesting article. What about those new Nano Pad / Key / Control by Korg ? Leight weight, small if you own a notebook / netbook.

Regards

Comment on How to Carry Your Girlfriend by jfink

jfink — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:11:50 +0000

Hey, what gives?

I have received 22 hits recently from people searching for “how to carry your girlfriend”.

It’s a little early for the Wife-Carrying Competition.

http://www.sundayriver.com/EventsActivities/Wife_Carrying_Campionship.html

So, what are you guys looking for? Clue me in!