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I'm probably posting too late...but--here's a local providence, ri company that does repaints: Circle A Cycles http://circleacycles.com

I purchased the hip pack--the construction is excellent. If you have questions, Pat gets back to you quickly.

Their messenger bags have a great rep on another forum full of bike messengers.

great bag! A friend of mine has one and loves it!

I'm going to plug baileyworks messenger bag, superpro size large. www.baileyworks.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=2 I purchased one last year...

ditto re: safety--all the same as long as they are certified.

I currently use a LAS (it is what we sold at the bike shop I worked at and the giro did not fit.

In the past, the other helmets I...

I am now done with law school!! YAY!!!

I am just so excited right now (even with the looming anxiety of the bar exams at end of July/beginning of Aug--taking both MA and RI). I can't believe...

Geonz--great looking bike! are those reflective tires on the front?

great topic! my beater bike is a batavus, the monte carlo model. must be from the early 1970's. I got her at a yard sale for $7.00.
once I get my photo, I'll post a picture.

i'd love to see...

not too far from where I stay during the school year (I'm east of Amherst).

I'm glad you got a ride in! as I was on my way to school (working on a paper due Monday), I saw plenty of cyclists...

sure! no problem...pm me if you decide to sell, I am definately interested.

i recently sold some stuff on e-bay for the first time (usually a buyer:)). The stuff I sold did not get bids until the last hour or two, then there was a frenzy the last few minutes.

LisaSH, are you selling the B17s?
I'm interested...need a new one for my beater bike...
pm me

congrats on your new family member!

I see you are in Ct, are you close to the Western MA border, by any chance?

funny you mention specialized shoes--that is what I wear now. I have (or, should say: HAD) a very narrow foot (including toebox) until I developed this problem.

I know an operation is in my...

oh, yeah! I think they were somewhere in the "tiagra/105" range for mtn bikes.

I think my kona had an rsx rear derailliuer (sp?) and the front was xt . does shimano still use the same "names"...

good point, I think I may have tightened the shoes more than I normally do. the toe box area is wide enough...

off bike: only flats (I've had arthritis in my feet since I was 10y/o) so...high...

Tiagra is a step down from 105. not sure about the rsx--I've gotta look at the advert again.

I've got a bunion and it hurts like ****. this is new. I've had this for about 1 year and today, after riding for a few hours at a reasonable pace...it has been killing me.

anyone experience this...

michelem is right! it can be a great bike, but if it doesn't fit...it doesn't matter...

make sure that the person helping you can also do the fit on the bike.

my brother rides a novarra and loves it.

If I recall correctly, they get good reviews as a good "bang for the buck" bike.

an acquaintence of mine owns 2 novarra bikes and loves them.

if...

ditto what mimitabby, sadie kate, sbctwin: slick tires.

if you plan on riding in the rain: fenders like cyclo kitty recommended.

I converted my mtn bike into a commuter/singlespeed. the only...

under the weather hip pouch aka: 2 hip 4 U.
this is black w/blue liner.
this is great when you just want to carry the basics and a messenger bag is too much. I brought this and then recieved a...

sorry to hear about what happened to your baby!

but, all is not lost: here's yet another option:
specialized does make touch up paint for their bicycles. check your lbs to see if they have any...

10ch

welcome to TE...this is a great place to get info and talk. no hardcore advice for replacing cables except: be patient with yourself. I enjoy working on my bike(s)...I've got an old batavus...

...on what I'm doing. My road bike stays with me in Western Mass, I've been known to wear 'street clothes' when riding this bike even though it screams for cycling wear. I've gotten some odd looks...

FN: I am so glad it worked out for you!

If your experience mirrors mine...the saddle WILL get more comfortable over time.

stella