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If you think the top tube is about correct for you, the best method would be to get a shorter stem with a higher rise. That should get you up an inch or so. Or if you need more, you can also get a...

Koolstops or Dia Compe gray.

Oh man... do you realize how short life is? Definitely too short to be riding a bike and thinking these nasty thoughts. Too short to be riding a bike you don't like.

If you have some wrenching...

When too busy to cook, I resort to tortillas or even crepes. Easier to prepare than pizza and would not cut into your ride time much. :)
(Although if the weather's nice and I'm in the mood for an...

Although this Mercier I picked up (at least pieces of it) a few years ago is probably closer to a poor man's Rivendell. It's now my current fascination. I ride home from work and then take off on...

Bragi, have you looked at the Soma San Marcos? Not a touring bike, but probably pretty close and it is a lugged, Rivendell design and probably much quite a bit cheaper. I believer you can get frames...

Um, I'd be very careful about putting anything on my new Brooks. A small tin of Proofide will last you many years. And when you do put some on your saddle, apply sparingly and apply it to the...

That would be more a help and closer to the truth.

I'm planning to retire when I'm 40. :)

Facility means bike rack. (Sorry for the ambiguity... English major here). Generally more convenient. Often situated near a security camera. I won't mention any disadvantages with locking up around a...

If on a budget and able to live with 170mm and a steel middle ring, Ben's has the XD-350 for $85.

Thanks for that. Those little dumplings look so nice. Also I like the ginger, green onions and vinegar. I'm going to give that a try.

I keep seeing great deals on CR-18s. Last year I picked up a pair from Ben's (thru eBay). $26 for the pair shipped.

Also, I'd like to point out a strange cultural point of view.

To my mind, if I buy a Bradley tank and ride it through the streets, I really can't argue that it's a safe vehicle. To the person...

If that objection were raised, I'd point out how easy it would be to do the same thing with a grocery cart.

However, I have never rolled my bike into a shop. I'd be worried about damage by running...

Maybe you should make your presence known by walking your bike into the store. If anyone objects, you can point out the lack of facilities.

That said, I always manage to lock up at the local...

Yes... agree that was a good response. Good that you took the time to inform them too.

Agree whole-heartedly.... but every once in a while, a small daypack would be handy.

I've been looking at this daypack. http://www.rei.com/product/827110/rei-flash-18-pack
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Basically I'm looking for something...

Seeing your bike I'm kind of wondering why I went for a new frame. The Soma was for my son, but I saw a beautiful Schwinn Prelude (late 80s) at the bike co-op last week and had a sudden vision of...

Here's my rig. I use a 33 middle ring in the front and usually some sprocket in the 20s on the back. I have a serious up-hill climb (at least for Iowa..) back from the grocery store.
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Possibility of getting a recipe?

That's a good story. But the answer is clearly that the kids spend too much time in cars because their parent do. If a child sees that the parents are willing to walk a kilometer, they are more...

Like ArtKansas, I don't really understand the context. If I were trying to appeal to state legislatures, I might use the world "vulnerable" if I were advocating a bike to school program. For an adult...

Hope you don't mind... I don't think my lungs would survive living in those houses.
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