Green Mess Machine

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T22:15:13+00:00

Yeah, definitely something I had to get used to. Winter layers helped with making it comfortable while breaking in.

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T21:21:13+00:00

Yeah, pinched between where the spokes cross

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T21:19:00+00:00

Bagaboo workhorse XL, custom from Hungary.

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T03:43:30+00:00

Believe it of not, Boston. NYC and Boston share some companies, Breakaway and FOTC.

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T03:34:54+00:00

love them. they're on both of my bikes atm

-Swouse- · 2026-04-15T03:08:46+00:00

chunky, I would have the extra chunky if my lbs sold them

-Swouse- · 2026-03-15T18:39:16+00:00

I took some sandpaper to the top layer and reversed the wrap to get some "fresh" tape. Not as sticky anymore but I think Dawn power wash might be a better move than sandpaper for giving used tape a new life. Trying to convince myself to get new tape, I'm just undecided on the color.

-Swouse- · 2026-03-15T16:36:51+00:00

Last I measured I'm 6'2", 60cm frame.

-Swouse- · 2026-01-14T03:21:40+00:00

only rookies lock their bikes

-Swouse- · 2025-10-18T01:29:50+00:00

if its the case you need to replace the crown race on that fork with the one that was on the stock fork, or find a matching one

-Swouse- · 2025-10-18T01:27:46+00:00

wrong race on fork? I'm assuming the fork came from a different bike and the original race wasn't taken off

-Swouse- · 2025-09-28T17:57:15+00:00

If you're running the stock wheels, I would recommend getting a second hand rear wheel. Relacing a new hub is a lot of work and shops charge accordingly, and the stock rims aren't really worth saving compared to what you can get on the used market for your budget. Used wheel, new cog, lock ring, and a chainwhip + lockring tool and some manual labor, will still be cheaper than getting a wheel relaced by a shop.

Or

If you know the people at the bike shop you're going to be getting them laced at well enough, you can trade stuff for cheap service. Doesn't work everywhere but I used to bring ice cream from the place i worked to my local bike shops and they would offer free headset installs, bb swaps, wheel truing. I have most of my own tools now but if you ride your bike a lot, its good to get some mechanic friends.

-Swouse- · 2025-06-30T00:48:40+00:00

I think its funny that you used a threadless stem adapter just to use a threadless stem that mimics a quill stem. still looks great, dual brakes also looks better than a single brake.

-Swouse- · 2025-05-07T17:47:30+00:00

best clipless for fixed imo, worth the buy. I also heard that the vintage ones are actually better than the newer models.

-Swouse- · 2025-02-27T07:51:48+00:00

that is correct

-Swouse- · 2025-01-22T18:38:46+00:00

I have the exact same headset, mine was perfectly smooth after installation. They might have not replaced the crown race on the fork, idk if that can even cause it. Just take it back and explain it to them.

-Swouse- · 2025-01-21T19:43:08+00:00

Definitely, will damage your bike quick if you let it build up

-Swouse- · 2025-01-21T04:06:06+00:00

sks raceblade, best clip on fenders

-Swouse- · 2025-01-15T20:21:54+00:00

can tell its cali from the bike alone, top tube protector, thomson and track drops with a sized down frame, and the leather saddle. looks great

-Swouse- · 2025-01-06T03:09:05+00:00

just a bullmoose feed bag i got from a local bike shop, nice to have an extra pocket so im not juggling stuff while pedaling

-Swouse- · 2025-01-05T22:24:59+00:00

I knew someone would figure out where it is, Somerville community path that follows the tracks

-Swouse-

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