Monthly Archives: October 2010

Greatest cratie so far

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Part of the fun of putting a milk crate on your bike is choosing the brand name to display. In some ways, the more obscure it is, the cooler your cratie may be. In cratie circles, a Darigold milk crate, … Continue reading →

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So, Dad …

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Sorry we’ve had no post here for over a week. I’ve been out of town, helping move my dad into what they call a “memory care facility.” Basically, that’s a nursing home for people with dementia. My dad is suffering … Continue reading →

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Stray melons, downtown parking and bike boxing

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

It’s not every day you run across a melon in the bike lane. Or maybe this was a squash. I’m not sure. But this is the harvest season. And I think it serves as a good reminder of the possible … Continue reading →

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What *is* a brake?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

As long as we’re mucking around in the minefield of brake removal, let’s go ahead and take some questions. You, over there, the one who just pulled up and left a skid mark on the road … Hi. Yeah. Can … Continue reading →

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If it ain’t fixie don’t brake it: On “fixie-ness”

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

Before you fixie guys start flinging spoke cards at me in indignation, let me assure you that I have nothing against the fixed-gear bike per se. (“Per se” being a Latin phrase meaning “It’s a bike, not a fashion statement!”) … Continue reading →

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