Category: bianchi alfana

Biking in Astoria

My bike died yesterday…

…Or was it today. I discovered a crack in the frame of my most beloved bike. My Bianchi Alphana. A real crack. On the lug near the bottom bracket of the downtube. It goes all the way around. It’s very sad. More later.

Working That Rear

I bought a rear rack for my Bianchi bike. The problem with rear racks, as opposed to baskets or bags, is that you have to tie-down whatever you want to carry. But this is still my road bike and not my packhorse. I don’t want anything flopping around when I ride. But it’s so nice…
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Clever Fender

I put a new rear half-fender on my Bianchi. I thought it was pretty clever as there’s no clearence at the breaks to put on a proper fender. I have a half-assed fender there before, one of those that covers the top of the wheel. That is much better than nothing, as it stops water…
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