Tag: kona
restudded
just slapped on a fancy new 45nrth xerces tire on the rear wheel of my trusty kona dew fs winter bike, to replace my now-janky schwalbe snow stud. the new one is thinner – 700x30c rather than the 38c I had been using in the winter. and 140 aluminum carbide studs. should be fun on the icy morning rides, while still being fun on the melty afternoon rides home 🙂
melting
evan and his friend build igloos in the sun, while I work on my bike in the sun. starting to feel like spring…
how bikes make cities cool
great video on city biking, by kona bikes (who made the bike that really got me back into biking big time )
so good. ride a bike. polar bears are epic.
Cleaner
Winter is not kind to drivetrains. My next winter bike will have a belt drive…
Snaggletooth derailleur cog
Oops.
kona ICU
I had to take the bike into Bow Cycle for some work. I blew out the bottom bracket, and the chain was stretched and needed replacing. it likely needs another casette (after replacing it in February). and new disk brake pads. Still, it’s way cheaper than driving, or a gym membership. After over 15,000km on the bike, a little maintenance should keep it on the road for a few more…
cranky
the bottom bracket on my bike wore out – not sure what’s happened exactly. the bottom bracket is definitely loose, with noticeable (and scary) wobbling and popping now, making it rather unsafe to ride. maybe worn bearings? something else? I’ll take it into Bow Cycle ASAP for repairs, meaning I’m bikeless for awhile. #cranky.
car(e)free
the only way to get around.
2010/06/01: How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today. #ds198
blurred motion (retake)
still not quite the shot I have in my head. I think I’ll need some kind of stabilizing gear to really get that one, but the motion blur is getting closer…
2010/05/18: Self-assessment is vital to artistic growth. Look thru the photos you’ve posted so far. Remake one you’d like to improve. #ds184