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Forum: Northeast
05-16-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 651
Posted By boswell

Scranton area anyone?

New to the area. Looking for routes, friends, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By boswell

Anyone riding in Scranton, PA area?

I've searched, most threads are from years ago. I recently moved to Scranton from Philly (too many people getting shot for my tastes now that I have kids). I should have probably posted this in...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 37,625
Posted By boswell

Being able to switch out a wheelset to me is...

Being able to switch out a wheelset to me is paramount and convenient. To address your concerns, I wouldn't ever purchase an aluminum frame again ever, but that's a personal choice. Also, judging by...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 37,625
Posted By boswell

Now that I've had mine out for a few hundred...

Now that I've had mine out for a few hundred miles, I'd like to add, if you're considering this bike, it is great. I am honestly selling off all of my other bikes and enjoying the hell out of this...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 37,625
Posted By boswell

No big miles yet as the weather has been crap,...

No big miles yet as the weather has been crap, but I'm tall with short legs, the 58cm was the best fit, and I'm enjoying it
Forum: Commuting
01-24-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 37,625
Posted By boswell

Just got mine together, 58cm in white. Maybe I...

Just got mine together, 58cm in white. Maybe I was lucky, but the bike really is nicely done. Ironic, if you painted it, put Surly stickers on it, you could double your money. Decent welds, great...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,035
Posted By boswell

I got one, and I dig it. It's a wonder more...

I got one, and I dig it. It's a wonder more bicycle makers aren't producing this type of bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,556
Posted By boswell

Haqve you eaten the Big 100 bar on a ride before?...

Haqve you eaten the Big 100 bar on a ride before? I used to eat them before the gym and they messed up my stomach. If I ate them as a meal replacement any other time, it was fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By boswell

I've also toyed with this idea, seeing as the DA...

I've also toyed with this idea, seeing as the DA DT shifters were affordable, what derailleurs (and years of mfg.) are these compatible with? Any shimano indexed?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By boswell

And another shining example why the internet...

And another shining example why the internet kicks ass. Thank you for the informations, I will post pictures when I'm done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By boswell

Quick question, I am assembling parts to make the...

Quick question, I am assembling parts to make the sti move and have a few questions i am diligently 'googling' and 'sheldon browning' and cannot find out.

1) Can i use the 105 brakes on my 1987...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By boswell

researching different routes if anyone has any...

researching different routes if anyone has any input
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By boswell

last week we took 561 all the way. Not too bad,...

last week we took 561 all the way. Not too bad, there isn't a bike lane per se, but a decent enough shoulder. The last 6 or so are a little hairy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By boswell

Riding from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, Thurs 7/16, if interested.

Me and a couple buddies from work are planning a ride out to AC to throw the frisbee, eat, and relax at the beach. We plan to meet around 9-930 on the phila side of the GW bridge. Email me if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By boswell

Can someone post up a link with 'dummy'...

Can someone post up a link with 'dummy' instructions for their sti setup? I don't have any experience with the swap, and i'm gathering parts to switch over my dt shifters now that i'm riding a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-09, 02:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,591
Posted By boswell

Thanks for the replys, believe me I can...

Thanks for the replys, believe me I can appreciate the ride of a quality steel frame, otherwise I wouldn't have purchased it. I plan on taking a few photos and starting it's own thread, deservedly,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,591
Posted By boswell

to resurrect an old thread, I recently became the...

to resurrect an old thread, I recently became the owner of a nice 59cm 531c frame, and this stuff, while the ride is smooth, it is really flexy. When i put my weight onto the pedal (190ish), I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,478
Posted By boswell

Son of a. . .I've got work that morning too. I...

Son of a. . .I've got work that morning too. I was just talking to a friend who I ride with about trying to organize a weekly 'training ride' (just riding for fitness not racing) for C&V'ers. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,940
Posted By boswell

i commute on my late 80's Bianchi Brava a little...

i commute on my late 80's Bianchi Brava a little over five miles into center city philadelphia every day, thank god for spring. The wind today was a bit much, little ring the whole way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,808
Posted By boswell

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-12-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,402
Posted By boswell

First post, but this is a subject i actually can...

First post, but this is a subject i actually can comment on. I've always lifted weights, but was a soft 247lbs with zero stamina, started riding Trek hybrid, a 7000 series i think, worked great till...
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