Tag Archives: Jamis

I Got a Bike But I Wore it Out

In the spring of 2012 I finally got a proper touring bike and I would exclaim to anyone who would listen, “I Got A Bike!” It was the seed concept for this website, its name, and our Ohio to Erie … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on I Got a Bike But I Wore it Out

Vittoria Randonneur Bicycle Tire Review

Vittoria Randonneur 700x 32c Black Steel Bead Folding Road Bike Tire Review Price Paid: $34 each including shipping/Ebay UPC: 641740197300 Art. cod: 111.3R2.25.32.111TG http://www.vittoria.com/product/trekking/ Carolyn’s 2010 Jamis Aurora (actually bought new in 2012) came with Vittoria Randonneur 700x 32c tires … Continue reading

Posted in Gear Reviews, Reviews | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Vittoria Randonneur Bicycle Tire Review

1000+ miles. Time for some bicycle maintenance

My 2010 Jamis Aurora was brand new when I bought it in April 2012. Guy’s Trek 520 is a 2008 and he bought it second hand in April 2012 and replaced the cassette (rear gears), the chain and a few … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 1000+ miles. Time for some bicycle maintenance

Columbus Repairs!

Hello World! We are now in Columbus. It’s been a long and twisted tale; We stayed at the Alexandra B&B last night. We had dinner at Rothwells. We met some people there that were mutual friends of Mike at London … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Breakdown Update

OK! We’re at the friendly neighborhood Alexandra B & B. Looks like we’ll be here the night and get a fresh start in the morning. Many many thanks to our friend (and fellow hop-head) Paul from Fairview Cycle, all the … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , | Comments Off on Breakdown Update

Jamis breakdown #2, London Ohio

Carol’s brand new JAMIS Aurora just crapped out again. Three spokes this time! Her 20 spoke non-eyeletted Giant did three tours and never broke a single spoke. Same load. I’m not too happy right now. We’re stuck in London and … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , | Comments Off on Jamis breakdown #2, London Ohio