tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post2273930066428532796..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Getting My Groove Back!Velouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-1485642321930044682011-03-25T15:58:29.637-04:002011-03-25T15:58:29.637-04:00Gosh, I didn't even see that. I would imagine...Gosh, I didn't even see that. I would imagine you are correct. I think I just saw "Gazelle" and "$450" in the same post and got a little dizzy!kiwigemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68253389730209392482011-03-25T11:20:00.695-04:002011-03-25T11:20:00.695-04:00That is a great deal! Not sure whether the seller ...That is a great deal! Not sure whether the seller really means "fixed gear" though - sounds like he is talking about single speed coaster brake.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58188957375666480052011-03-24T21:00:57.451-04:002011-03-24T21:00:57.451-04:00I know the Co-Hab loves his Pashley, but I think h...I know the Co-Hab loves his Pashley, but I think he needs this just to be fair: http://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/2283541644.html I wish I could buy it for my co-hab, but it's too tall.kiwigemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2231811193127749952011-03-08T13:02:01.490-05:002011-03-08T13:02:01.490-05:00Thanks Bryman : )
lyen - I am not familiar with t...Thanks Bryman : )<br /><br />lyen - I am not familiar with the Cottage Farm neighbourhood, though it's possible that I've been there without knowing what it's called. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out.<br /><br />Thanks cris also for the alternative JP route.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-40680635108562213622011-03-07T21:52:14.566-05:002011-03-07T21:52:14.566-05:00thanks Velouria, and co-habitant. i actually mean...thanks Velouria, and co-habitant. i actually meant "2" but was trying to type with a Siamese cat pawing at the screen as she saw letters appearing. anyway i like the setup, and yes id love to see the most recent iteration of it, maybe you could email it to me in case i miss it on here?<br /><br />on another note, i really enjoy your blog here. i read it every day before i even check in on the news!! i don't post often, BUT i do look in on the page at least 3 times a day.Brymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187621561033249635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-53438426226954878572011-03-07T21:23:56.880-05:002011-03-07T21:23:56.880-05:00cris - Very interesting route! Thanks for sharing....cris - Very interesting route! Thanks for sharing. That reminds me:<br /><br />Velouria - If you're not familiar with the Cottage Farm neighborhood, you must familiarize yourself with it! It's one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Boston and it offers many quiet shortcuts for cyclists!Iyennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46078342849714332042011-03-07T18:13:52.381-05:002011-03-07T18:13:52.381-05:00Glad to hear you're back on the road! I know h...Glad to hear you're back on the road! I know how it feels to crave the ride.snarkypuphttp://rideblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-36649708214173951422011-03-07T17:37:00.091-05:002011-03-07T17:37:00.091-05:00for routes to JP, I'd second Iyen's sugges...for routes to JP, I'd second Iyen's suggestion about St. Paul, and would say that while Harvard Ave is the most direct route southbound, it's fairly high trafficky and congested. There are also few pleasant ways to get to Harvard Ave. from Cambridge.<br /><br />The below is a little quieter, though includes more turns.<br /><br />From Inman Square to JP without doing the Necklace (assumes BU bridge southbound is still open):<br /><br />Hampshire southeast, R on Columbus<br />Follow Columbus into Central Square at Pu Pu Hotpot and continue on to Sidney St. crossing Mass Ave. <br />Follow Sidney towards Mem Drive Rotary, continue through Rotary over BU Bridge<br />Right on Dummer, left on St. Paul<br />Left on Aspinwall, Left on Parkway, Right on Francis<br />Follow Francis over. Rt. 9 and becomes Tremont, then right on Perkins into JP.<br /><br />If the BU Bridge is under construction, then the Mass Ave. bridge south to Columbus and a right from there to the SW Corridor park is my second option, but if that still counts as "the Necklace" for you, my alternate would be Mass Ave., right on Beacon into Kenmore Square then left turn on Kent Street to Aspinwall and the rest of above.crishttp://cris.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43602521712592739912011-03-07T17:26:44.923-05:002011-03-07T17:26:44.923-05:00The winter has been long and terrible for all cycl...The winter has been long and terrible for all cyclist I fear. I know that I'm well past itching to ride since I have several components to changer/add to my Cruiser. <br /><br />There are new handlebars to mount, a computer to install, pedals to change, lights to upgrade, a rack to mount as well as getting my wife's Cruiser ready for her to ride. So much to do.....<br /><br />ARGGG!! WILL WINTER NEVER END!! :()Walt Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26205719732838292502011-03-07T16:20:33.487-05:002011-03-07T16:20:33.487-05:00Oh, how I wish winter would end here! It snowed la...Oh, how I wish winter would end here! It snowed last night, obliterating any hopes of cycling this week and more is forecasted for next week as well. :(MFarringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050234723125733522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47117584718464369282011-03-07T16:05:13.281-05:002011-03-07T16:05:13.281-05:00Bryman--It was a long process. At first I used the...Bryman--It was a long process. At first I used the mounts that Menoura (of Japan) makes. I have two of them. They are OK, but bring the bottle out a bit, so I switched to the VO mounts. (There's also a similar OEM version marketed by one of the big component makers, forgot which.) The VO mount needs to be de-rubberized and a properly re-shimmed or it will move. DIY warning.<br /><br />Here is the VO version: <a href="http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/water-bottles-cages/vo-handlebar-to-water-bottle-cage-mount.html" rel="nofollow">VO connector</a><br /><br />My new bottle cages (not pictured in the old post from 2010) are similar to <a href="http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/water-bottles-cages/vo-moderniste-stainless-steel-cage.html" rel="nofollow">VO Moderniste</a> cages.<br /><br />It's not perfect. It was hard getting it to work and to stay put. Like I said: You may have to do a bit of DIY. I should photograph the most recent iteration of the system which seems to work for me.MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-44865764401732298822011-03-07T14:56:35.505-05:002011-03-07T14:56:35.505-05:00Velouria--I've thought about finding one of th...Velouria--I've thought about finding one of those old school cycling odometers to make it more "period correct", but it just seems like the new stuff is better--magnets vs mechanical. I had one on the fork the Centurion Le Mans when I bought it and could never get it to work. Maybe someone's making a new version?adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-65999714155150830212011-03-07T14:27:03.279-05:002011-03-07T14:27:03.279-05:00It's "only" two bottle cages.
I'...It's "only" two bottle cages. <br />I'll let him answer how : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7375485535126542702011-03-07T14:23:51.288-05:002011-03-07T14:23:51.288-05:00i was curious....in the picture of the co-habitant...i was curious....in the picture of the co-habitant's bike computer, how did he mount those 3 bottle cages? i really like that look!!!Brymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187621561033249635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-3307169076618277232011-03-07T14:12:58.388-05:002011-03-07T14:12:58.388-05:00lyen - Thanks, I will check it out. The Emerald Ne...lyen - Thanks, I will check it out. The Emerald Necklace greenway is beautiful, but the design (mostly the transition from one part to another) drove me nuts the last time I cycled that way.<br /><br />adventure - I've seen many original Raleigh 3-speeds and 5-speeds with old school cycling odometers, so it's not that crazy! I think the cycling computer is largely misunderstood nowadays. There are many uses for it other than racing or pretend-racing.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69831474340872873672011-03-07T13:28:19.872-05:002011-03-07T13:28:19.872-05:00Call me crazy, but I've also been thinking abo...Call me crazy, but I've also been thinking about putting a cyclometer on my three-speed Raleigh. I like being able to keep track of how far I went, especially if I'm doing a longer ride. And modern cyclometers are so small that I don't think it's going to mess up the aesthetic that much.<br /><br />Of course, I've also put a water bottle cage on the bike as well. Yep, I like having easy access to water. Guess I can't become a member of the Aesthete Club! ;-)adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-75604181979569600082011-03-07T13:09:11.376-05:002011-03-07T13:09:11.376-05:00Velouria - I usually take St Paul St to Harvard St...Velouria - I usually take St Paul St to Harvard St to South Huntington Ave to Centre. Unfortunately, this requires a short trip down Route 9, which is scary, but not unsafe.<br /><br />Alternatively, you can take the Southwest corridor from Symphony Hall to Green St, but unsafe at intersections.<br /><br />Another route is St Paul St to School St to Cypress St to Perkins St, which is not too bad either.<br /><br />Anyways, if you've never been to Salmagundi, you're going to love it. And the owner is going to charm you to death.Iyennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-83956646078083527862011-03-07T13:01:51.670-05:002011-03-07T13:01:51.670-05:00Those tights are fantastic!Those tights are fantastic!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-59832492359215962702011-03-07T12:36:28.879-05:002011-03-07T12:36:28.879-05:00Don't be fooled by that fickle and cruel New E...Don't be fooled by that fickle and cruel New England weather! And don't put away all your warm wooly gear just yet. You've got some cold, gray, and icy days ahead. <br /><br />I used to live with my brother in your fair city in the '70's. He got married on May 14th, and we had a blizzard on May 8th! It was very difficult getting visitors from Logan Airport to the Cape for the wedding. But the show had to go on.<br /><br />Hope "springs" eternal but winter seems to last too long!Kellyhttp://oldcog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2590961902077750282011-03-07T11:44:54.091-05:002011-03-07T11:44:54.091-05:00Steve in MD - I like having a computer on my touri...Steve in MD - I like having a computer on my touring bike, as it allows me to keep track of how endurant I am getting - useful for planning future, longer trips. <br /><br />lyen - What is a good route into JP that does not involve the Emerald Necklace?Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-24215072650007080812011-03-07T11:38:50.106-05:002011-03-07T11:38:50.106-05:00somervillain said...
Forecast calls for snow on Th...<i>somervillain said...<br />Forecast calls for snow on Thursday :-).</i><br /><br />You are teasing! The forecast I am seeing says showers and high of 48F.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80362615039370363982011-03-07T11:37:58.596-05:002011-03-07T11:37:58.596-05:00Well, if the weather becomes to warm for wool caps...Well, if the weather becomes to warm for wool caps, why doesn't the cohabitant get a dark gray or black lightweight fedora? It would look stunning on him and would be a terrific match with the bike.<br /><br />You could blog about your trip to JP and review Salmagundi and a cafe or two in the area! It would be totally awesome.Iyennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-83294319415097410372011-03-07T11:12:43.508-05:002011-03-07T11:12:43.508-05:00I'm not a big fan of most bicycle facilities, ...I'm not a big fan of most bicycle facilities, but I will admit I am jealous when I read about how Copenhagen keeps their side paths plowed and salted all winter. Like you, I find riding on streets with rutted snow and black ice stressful and look forward every year to when temperatures stay above freezing so I no longer have to watch out for these hazards. Of course, this winter has been incredibly hard on streets and now I have to watch out for giant pot holes instead of black ice ...Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01835466294966921439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76761387390008926342011-03-07T10:29:50.274-05:002011-03-07T10:29:50.274-05:00I have a new set of bottle mounts there, more eleg...I have a new set of bottle mounts there, more elegant. Better cages, too. Titanium! I had no idea until B from Royal H told me. :)<br /><br />They make my bike fast and justify having the computer. Besides, I need it for time and mileage and trip distance determination. It's not a toy, you know. Is serious bike.MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-37613237482098278322011-03-07T09:39:33.425-05:002011-03-07T09:39:33.425-05:00It's minus a billion here with snow everywhere...It's minus a billion here with snow everywhere, but I'm so glad spring is on it's way!Erin Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387038151574307429noreply@blogger.com