tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076667669729674899.post5392490045109090048..comments2024-03-10T00:28:22.438-08:00Comments on Speeding Pedalcycle: It's New! It's Old! It's Vintage!Erica L. Satifkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134032079725071000noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076667669729674899.post-36519663163895343162012-02-19T15:27:21.038-08:002012-02-19T15:27:21.038-08:00Yeah, changing the rear cog is something I plan to...Yeah, changing the rear cog is something I plan to do once I start taking this bike to work, along with installing dynamo lighting. Right now I'm taking my hybrid to work just because it's a lot easier to climb the elevation back through Baltimore on my way home on it, plus I don't have a rack on this bike yet (and don't know if I'm going to put one on). Can't wait to use it for commuting at least part of the time though, I just feel so awesome when I ride it. :)<br /><br />In theory, cream tires are a pretty accessory, but I do wonder how people keep them clean!Erica L. Satifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134032079725071000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076667669729674899.post-69100762091245350002012-02-18T22:56:02.832-08:002012-02-18T22:56:02.832-08:00A bit late to the party, but:
Welcome to the cult ...A bit late to the party, but:<br />Welcome to the cult of old British three speeds! Good score there!<br /><br />I've found that while these bikes are pretty great as they are, there are a few things you can do to them to make them a bit better:<br />1) install a larger rear cog. Old Raleighs tend to be geared high, so putting in a 20 or 22 tooth cog can make it easier pedaling.<br />2) install better brake pads. The salmon colored Kool Stop pads (Continentals) do good with the steel rims.<br /><br />There are also some pretty decent tires available in the not-that-common 26" x 1 3/8" (aka 590mm or 650C) wheel size these Raleighs come in. I like my creme colored Schwalbe Delta Cruisers!adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076667669729674899.post-56134058854879903502011-11-29T20:12:22.985-08:002011-11-29T20:12:22.985-08:00I don't even know what that is! I just moved h...I don't even know what that is! I just moved here in August, haha. But after Googling, yeah I might come. I definitely want to hit up one of the ladies' rides sometime. I'm still trying to psych myself into attending a Critical Mass.Erica L. Satifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134032079725071000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076667669729674899.post-86573971839928900822011-11-29T06:00:28.826-08:002011-11-29T06:00:28.826-08:00This is a beautiful bike! And yeah, steel is real....This is a beautiful bike! And yeah, steel is real. When I borrow an aluminum bike I can feel the difference, i.e. every bump in the road. I hope we cross Baltimore bike paths soon! Are you hitting the Bearings Bike Project fundraiser on Friday?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com