tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post7963798783284089893..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: At the Asylum: an Account of a None Too Sane PatientVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-90919741191895902792013-01-22T19:03:27.822-05:002013-01-22T19:03:27.822-05:00Ha! Thank you : )Ha! Thank you : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20042860504242143762013-01-22T18:56:03.685-05:002013-01-22T18:56:03.685-05:00Morse code? As in, Samuel F. B., painter, b. Charl...Morse code? As in, Samuel F. B., painter, b. Charlestown?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69465898764520027362013-01-21T11:07:19.071-05:002013-01-21T11:07:19.071-05:00Glad you made it out long enough to write this pos...Glad you made it out long enough to write this post. You might need to go back in for treatments of vintage bicycles, coffee and beer.<br /><br />Looks like a great space on the real though! Ezrahttp://nymblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30522154851108065392013-01-21T01:59:11.606-05:002013-01-21T01:59:11.606-05:00Hm. I had a diff ref point.Hm. I had a diff ref point.GR Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145811568384053426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16878974828951912192013-01-21T01:56:37.131-05:002013-01-21T01:56:37.131-05:00Wise.Wise.GR Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145811568384053426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46713158470169216112013-01-21T01:24:10.484-05:002013-01-21T01:24:10.484-05:00Possibly. I am interested in the twisting. Would i...Possibly. I am interested in the twisting. Would ideally like to make a few versions varying one feature at a time, but don't want to get ahead of myself.<br />Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-15092991496476990922013-01-21T01:19:29.504-05:002013-01-21T01:19:29.504-05:00Nah, I've talked to him about it. BG's vie...Nah, I've talked to him about it. BG's view is that there is a huge difference between making frames as a hobby, and making a living as a framebuilder, and that the latter, business-wise, is next to impossible. He warned me against believing that I can go that route. And I agree. I do not intend to sell any of the bicycle frames I make. This is purely a personal project. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-15294985805332394942013-01-21T01:09:44.799-05:002013-01-21T01:09:44.799-05:00I am almost certain he would not agree.I am almost certain he would not agree.GR Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145811568384053426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46780526074779714072013-01-21T00:21:44.053-05:002013-01-21T00:21:44.053-05:00It would be interesting to have a record of succes...It would be interesting to have a record of successes and failures over the years, but my attention to this stuff is not nearly systematic enough for that. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-19655143602228106632013-01-21T00:16:05.148-05:002013-01-21T00:16:05.148-05:00Hey I'll take it.Hey I'll take it.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-19456215990385509822013-01-21T00:13:29.669-05:002013-01-21T00:13:29.669-05:00define "a little"...define "a little"...Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63876450328763516262013-01-21T00:11:41.310-05:002013-01-21T00:11:41.310-05:00It's unreal how many of these collectives are ...It's unreal how many of these collectives are springing up all over the country. I hope they are here to stay, but a big part of me is skeptical. Will there be enough funding and interest in 5 years time or even two years time? And are you recording the failures or only the success stories?AJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68141703973935314192013-01-20T23:40:26.839-05:002013-01-20T23:40:26.839-05:00Not all. That bike twists too muchNot all. That bike twists too muchGR Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145811568384053426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69902975715409487922013-01-20T23:38:46.748-05:002013-01-20T23:38:46.748-05:00+1+1GR Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145811568384053426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87771309949041100152013-01-20T20:41:13.870-05:002013-01-20T20:41:13.870-05:00By this time next year, mixtes will be over. Over!...By this time next year, mixtes will be over. Over! <br /><br />The rationale behind the bike I made with Mike was to learn how to make the kind of bikes I am interested in, with all the complexities that involves (dimpling stays for wide tire clearance, raking fork for low trail, et.). I figured from that I can always scale back and practice brazing together simpler frames on my own. But I guess I am having a hard time keeping it too simple. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74719623129102176432013-01-20T20:25:06.226-05:002013-01-20T20:25:06.226-05:00It looks like things are getting serious my friend...It looks like things are getting serious my friend! I would love to know more about the rationale for this and the previous frame. It feels like lots is happening behind the scenes, yes? My prediction... By this time next year you will be making that mixte prototype you keep teasing us with yourself! Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84016327980145005642013-01-20T20:19:20.604-05:002013-01-20T20:19:20.604-05:00Like banjo players, folks who love bicycles are a ...Like banjo players, folks who love bicycles are a different breed :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6765520203980730082013-01-20T12:43:15.199-05:002013-01-20T12:43:15.199-05:00I love Circle A paint, but gosh not for these fram...I love Circle A paint, but gosh not for these frames. This next one I might brush paint with enamel or something. The first frame is waiting for powdercoat at ANT. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-25144943186525514692013-01-20T12:36:02.943-05:002013-01-20T12:36:02.943-05:00That sounds great! Is your other frame done? Are y...That sounds great! Is your other frame done? Are you thinking Circle A paint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79218506382013384242013-01-20T12:02:09.194-05:002013-01-20T12:02:09.194-05:00Single speed straight step through. Only the botto...Single speed straight step through. Only the bottom bracket will be lugged; the rest of it fillet brazed.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16250611145374309242013-01-20T11:48:53.469-05:002013-01-20T11:48:53.469-05:00I see new lugs! Watchamaking? I see new lugs! Watchamaking? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-88407839378220731802013-01-20T11:47:21.982-05:002013-01-20T11:47:21.982-05:00Huge need for asylums in Boston; development can h...Huge need for asylums in Boston; development can hardly keep up with the influx of inmates. Hence the <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-beginnings.html" rel="nofollow">South Boston facility</a>. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-29659048246330671562013-01-20T11:43:58.638-05:002013-01-20T11:43:58.638-05:00It appears to be a fully developed space at this p...It appears to be a fully developed space at this point. Great shared facilities, full class & workshop schedule, individual and institutional memberships. We'll see where they are several years down the road, but at this stage it looks good. I think their location is beneficial as well. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-61480011065378523982013-01-20T07:24:42.448-05:002013-01-20T07:24:42.448-05:00So many wonderful tools. Not surprised you got lo...So many wonderful tools. Not surprised you got lost in there.Matthew Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408057524387021992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82099718682797440712013-01-20T02:18:19.048-05:002013-01-20T02:18:19.048-05:00Reading this post was disturbing on many levels. I...Reading this post was disturbing on many levels. I was under the impression that all of the "Asylums" had been closed down during the Reagan years and that their former residents were left to fend for themselves on the streets. In fact, a somewhat deranged gentleman walked up to me on the street today inquiring about my bike's moustache handlebars and its "proper bike bell."<br />The profusion of sharp objects and flammable materials certainly added an element of danger to your visit.<br />It's amazing what some people will do in the name of science.MT cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451590809473759574noreply@blogger.com