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Forum: Rides and Races
07-02-06, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

The Squeeling Pig. Pub on Huntington Ave just NE...

The Squeeling Pig. Pub on Huntington Ave just NE of Brigham Circle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,593
Posted By DancesInTraffic

We have a bridge like that in Boston on North...

We have a bridge like that in Boston on North Washington where it crosses over into Charlestown. I hate it. I hate it with a passion. Its easy to get up on the sidewalk on the Boston side but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-06, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,996
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Zeus out of Spain also made bikes with wrap...

Zeus out of Spain also made bikes with wrap around seatstays.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-06, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,142
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Getting your dispatcher to love is definitly key....

Getting your dispatcher to love is definitly key.

I was working for a pretty slow company in Boston for a while. Some days you were lucky to get 10 runs in a day, but by the time winter rolled...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,058
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I built a bike up for a girl I was interested in...

I built a bike up for a girl I was interested in once. She never rode it until she started dating a guy who suddenly decided he wanted to be a bike courier. She decided she wanted to be one too all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 6,822
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I just inherited a '96 BMW 525i. It's currently...

I just inherited a '96 BMW 525i. It's currently sitting in a snowbank in NH as I really cant afford to keep it in Boston. My parents were using my '96 volvo 970 wagon this summer and forgot to put...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-06, 09:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,376
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Was it Critical Mass? I swung by that group as...

Was it Critical Mass? I swung by that group as they were preparing to head out. I didn't stay though. I dont like the way the Boston CM has gone. Some of those guys are actively looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,697
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I think if anything, working as a courier has...

I think if anything, working as a courier has helped revive my love for cycling. I used to ride a lot with my dad but when I went to school the bike just collected dust. I started working as a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 5,475
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I was just thinking the same thing. Im starting...

I was just thinking the same thing. Im starting training for the Trans-NH MDA ride in June and I'll be riding any chance I get. We'll see how this turns out and maybe you guys wouldn't mind some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-05, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 615
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Today was perfect. Winter riding in Boston is so...

Today was perfect. Winter riding in Boston is so much fun. I spent about 2 hours playing on the corridor bike path in the snow. No tread...no brakes...absolute blast! I agree with what's been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-05, 03:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,732
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Pizza Tacos! Thats it! Oh man. Finally I...

Pizza Tacos! Thats it!

Oh man. Finally I have found a way to end the horrible Italian-Mexican war! Peace will come at last!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-05, 09:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,001
Posted By DancesInTraffic

And so would most people on the forum I suspect,...

And so would most people on the forum I suspect, but most of the time the people who buy "shiny" just don't know any better. Honestly...before I got into riding with my dad I lusted for "shiny" not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,298
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Sticky... Its the next stop in his...

Sticky...

Its the next stop in his Disappear-From-Every-Major-City World Tour.

Here comes the madness.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-05, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By DancesInTraffic

That looks like an awesome trip. Some of us...

That looks like an awesome trip. Some of us Bostonians should go in the opposite direction next spring. I can't head that trip up though. Stickyfoot Rob knows how great I am at following through...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,329
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I think Im having far more troubles with my...

I think Im having far more troubles with my Razesa track bike then I ever did with my Schwinn Le Tour III.

Honestly, there is absolutely no reason to overlook conversions. If you can't do the...
Forum: Rides and Races
10-05-05, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Man that sounds nice. And it was such a gorgeous...

Man that sounds nice. And it was such a gorgeous day. I will be joining you guys again soon... (if you'll have me) I laced up the new front wheel today and I will be getting my foot taken care of...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-28-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Hey guys. Just walked by the pub and saw your...

Hey guys. Just walked by the pub and saw your bikes on the fence. I would have come along, but it finally happened. My front wheel fell apart on me going down a hill yesterday. Axle snapped...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-22-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Hmm...Im not quite sure. I think its 1/8th. And...

Hmm...Im not quite sure. I think its 1/8th. And sorry Rob. I already have a 16 sitting in my bag. I dont think you'd want a Surly cog anyway. Besides...Id like to put it back on once I get out...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-22-05, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Ill be there, but no racing for me. Does anyone...

Ill be there, but no racing for me. Does anyone have a lockring wrench and chainwhip they can bring? Im gonna follow Jrowedc's advice and switch my rear cog to a 16 instead of the 15... at least...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-20-05, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I may hobble out Thursday night to spectate. Im...

I may hobble out Thursday night to spectate. Im in an awful lot of pain right now so I can't even use the clips. The Podiatrist can't see me until the 7th of October. Im calling his office every...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-19-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 81,945
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Oh man! You guys are heading to my stomping...

Oh man! You guys are heading to my stomping grounds! I wish I still had a geared bike, and a foot that was keeping me from doing anything over a mile or three. Damn my luck.
I did that ride...
Forum: Rides and Races
09-14-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 926
Views: 95,908
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Friday the 16th - Boston (Somerville Actually) ...

Friday the 16th - Boston (Somerville Actually)

Need something to do? Rushin' Revolution has announced a midnight crit.

Here is what they sent me.

Meet at Pa's Lounge at midnight to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-05, 05:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,172
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Ill be back to MIT as soon as I get my foot...

Ill be back to MIT as soon as I get my foot checked out by the foot doctor dude. Old problems rising up to keep me down. I almost went in spite of the pain thursday, but then I tripped on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,172
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Don't kill me. I found my wallet as soon as I...

Don't kill me. I found my wallet as soon as I set my bag down. It tumbled out of the side pocket on my bag. You know...the one you never put stuff in and thus forget it exists. Every bag has one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,172
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Ill be there tonight if only because I've been on...

Ill be there tonight if only because I've been on my ass for 3 days now. Stupid wheel is done busted. So you'll hear me coming before you see me most like.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Ashamed to ride a Schwinn? Why? Schwinn made a...

Ashamed to ride a Schwinn? Why? Schwinn made a great bike back in the day. I wouldn't trade my Le Tour III for the world... (ok...maybe the world...and pie)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Don't worry about it. Ill get some tape. No...

Don't worry about it. Ill get some tape. No need for you guys to throw down those hard earned dollars. I may actually have a pack in the parts box...now if I could just find the parts box.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-05, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Sounds like a nice route. Hope you guys have a...

Sounds like a nice route. Hope you guys have a good time. The tips of two fingers on each hand are still numb from Tuesday. And... I got alot going on today. Hopefully by next Tuesday Ill have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 06:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Well...you guys kicked my ass soundly. I guess I...

Well...you guys kicked my ass soundly. I guess I needed that. Thanks for the ride. Ill try to muster my courage for another one soon. I actually had a great time. I think I will make those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Damn it. I may not be able to make it today. ...

Damn it. I may not be able to make it today. Boss just dumped a load of work on me. Im going to try to rush and finish it, but my damn roomates wont wake up and I need to record a ton of stuff...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By DancesInTraffic

This guy said he was moving to town this past...

This guy said he was moving to town this past weekend and was wondering if I could show him around. His Orientation is today and he hasn't PMed me...but Im just now realising that if he just moved...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By DancesInTraffic

You guys mind if a non-spandex clad big guy comes...

You guys mind if a non-spandex clad big guy comes along on this one? Im off from work today and could really use the ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,775,403
Posted By DancesInTraffic

How much? I want one. I think that's really...

How much? I want one.

I think that's really pretty. Ill trade you my Razesa for one. ;)

That pursuit frame that is... Nice work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-05, 12:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 466
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Id go if I could figure out this chain thing...

Id go if I could figure out this chain thing thats going on. I might try putting my old chain on the bike in the morning. If that works I may show up. But don't wait up or nothing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-05, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By DancesInTraffic

It was the chainring bolts. Thanks for the...

It was the chainring bolts. Thanks for the answers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Horrible Noise.

I got tired of waiting for finances to allow for me to build up my track fram so I threw my drivetrain from my schwinn onto the razessa. I bought a new chain as well. I get on the bike to ride it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Rims and Wheel builds

My Razesa is still hanging on my wall waiting for a wheel set. At this point Im pretty much determined to build my own set. And while the subject of rims seems to have been beat to death there is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-05, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Mmm... summer courier work. Never again. At...

Mmm... summer courier work. Never again. At least not in Boston. Glad you enjoyed your experience. Im going back mid-September and I can't wait. Working hard to repair my bike and finish the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-05, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,603
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I used a pair of old mountain bike Wilderness...

I used a pair of old mountain bike Wilderness Trail grips. I pushed thme onto the bars and rolled them all the way down to the stem, like in the picture you posted. Then I unrolled them and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,304
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Not to hijack the thread and turn this into a...

Not to hijack the thread and turn this into a "what to wear" thread, but I do what Trevor does. Gotta love loose denim over the lycra. Makes you feel armor clad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-05, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 692
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Im debating riding this one. My bike is in bad...

Im debating riding this one. My bike is in bad shape, but the alure of competition and ultimate public display of just how out of shape I am is very attractive.

And Im still not sure why everyone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-05, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,552
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I used to have this problem no matter what bike I...

I used to have this problem no matter what bike I was on. Looking at old saddles I had replaced I realised that I sat really heavy on the side of my saddle. I wonder if it has something to do with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-05, 07:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Velocity dealers near Boston

I have been having some trouble finding a bike shop around here where I can get my hands on some red Velocity Deep V's. Does anyone know of a shop that carries such rims or that can order them for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,887
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I borrowed a shogun setup with a 24" front and a...

I borrowed a shogun setup with a 24" front and a 700 rear wheel for a day while my bike was in the shop. Kind of a hairy experience. I had a ton of jobs that day...a lot of up and down beacon hill....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-05, 12:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,454
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Say what!? SA Cherry wheat is...

Say what!? SA Cherry wheat is fantastic...well...not as good as a cold Guiness, but a fantastic beer just the same. But then...I live down the street from the brewery and Im often in there for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Oh...I agree that Timmy probably got what he...

Oh...I agree that Timmy probably got what he deserved and there are times when I have wished horrible horrible death upon such transgressors, however...the law is on Little Timmy's side...that's the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-05, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By DancesInTraffic

I think I now see the problem of giving advice of...

I think I now see the problem of giving advice of this sort of nature. Fuel for the match that will become the flame war. My apologies everyone. Forget brakes...go run into things. Its fun.

In...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-05, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By DancesInTraffic

Whoa...what...huh? Its just simple advice. ...

Whoa...what...huh?

Its just simple advice. And if he's learning to skid still, then you can't argue that it isn't good advice. Someone has to say it. **shrug**
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-05, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By DancesInTraffic

And get a brake... get it now before you run...

And get a brake...

get it now before you run over someone.
Afraid it will make you look uncool?
Well...how cool will it be when run over little Timmy because he stepped off a curb in front of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-05, 11:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,722
Posted By DancesInTraffic

hell yeah! That's the ticket. Let us know what...

hell yeah! That's the ticket. Let us know what you decide on.
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