06.28.2010 | 05:50 PM •
While dining at
Amorina, we rooted for
Mexico, but Argentina clearly kicked butt.
03.29.2010 | 11:14 PM •
Above is Joe Nocella holding my early 90s vintage
Bianchi Premio frame with a new set of wheels and
drivetrain. Joe runs
718 Cyclery, a one-man shop
on the edge of Park Slope which specializes in
refurbishing old bikes and fixed-gear
conversions. He’s unique in that he calls his
upgrades collaborations, which they truly are.
All aspects of the conversion were discussed,
and though I wanted to go exclusively fixed
gear, I knew that since I’d probably be riding
with Max occasionally, it was better to opt for
a flip-flop hub, with fixed gear on one side and
a singlespeed freewheel on the other. I highly
recommend Joe if you’re in the area and tired of
the attitude and incompetence at local bike
shops. Joe is honest and fair and he stands
behind his work. If you’re into bike porn and
want to see his blog posting on my conversion,
go
here. And of course the most
important thing to report is that the bike rides
great--smooth, silently, and with total harmony.
I’m very happy.