The ride is rough and the surface is dangerous for a road bike. The Boston side of thr river has a great path that is suitable for road bikes. But, you really have to stay on your toes for pedestrians doing stupid things. The Charles River Bike Path is a scenic and beautiful bike ride. Did experience some pain during the ride, but I suspect that is residual. Tried the new fit out for a ride on the Charles River Bike path last night. Some adjustments to my cleats and some added shims should do the trick. Ed said that was very typical for people that show up with lower back pain, but only on one side. Also, there this one leg longer than the other thing going on with me. I had added an after market seat to the bike and when I installed it, it was not in the correct position for me. Turns out, there were adjustments needed to my bike fit. Made my scheduled appointment at WheelWorks in Belmont yesterday afternoon. Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a Comment » The plan is to use existing stock parts as much as possible and a few used replacements, IE the cranks on this bike are really crappy. My thinking is to convert this bike to more of a hybrid style to use for local errands and around town riding. The Testors red that I have does not match well. Off to the local automotive store to see what I can find for paint. Next trick will be to get a rough match to touch up the original paint. Some minor dings and scratches, but sound. I’ve removed all the original components and degreased and washed the frame today with Simply Green degreaser and car wash. 28lb steel frame and relatively low end components. Here’s the original photo and specs from the 1983 Peugeot Catalogue. The RDF also offers residents a place to bring- and take- books and certain health care items such as crutches, wheel chairs, canes.After doing some web searching on the serial number of my latest restoration, I discovered that it is a 1983 Peugeot P6. Check out the RDF web site for details about hours and protocols. T he Reusables Area, also called Take-it-or-Leave-It, is a swap section run by the Friends of Recycling Volunteers (FOR), a community based nonprofit organization made up of Wellesley residents dedicated to helping the Town’s recycling program. If you still haven't found the right place to offer items you are ready to pass on, try t he Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) allows residents to leave items at the reusable area from April to November. There are a myriad of items either available or wanted on the website including student desks, car seats, ribbon, sleds, and much more. At Freecycle, residents can page through items for offer, or post your own. By sharing resources with the community, you are not only minimizing your waste, but also your neighbors’.įor those not on Facebook, you still have options! T ry the online website The Freecycle Network, which is similar to the Facebook groups. Environmental Protection Agency, each person generates almost 5 pounds of waste each day which ultimately ends up in landfills. In addition, if there is something you need, you can post a request for that item.Īccording to the U.S. If you have an item you do not use anymore, you can post it in the group. The goal is for residents to share the resources they have to minimize additional purchases. The Town is a buzz sharing things and offering items up to their community! Looking to test drive a Cello? Ready to give away a chair/weights/books/mugs/etc.There are numerous ways to offer up, and receive, gently used home furnishings, puzzles and even clothing right here in Wellesley!įor residents on Facebook, there are groups dedicated to getting people to reuse! Wellesley Give & Take, Greater Boston Suburbs Give and Take and Buy Nothing Wellesley, allow adults in the area to offer or request certain gifts and services. Wellesley residents are taking advantage of being home organizing and trying new things.
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