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Product Review: 2003 Carradice Bike Bureau

Mid-afternoon, Friday, February 21, 2003 • 23 responses

I think the best way to begin this review is to be candid about my bag pathologies.

My name is Narayan, and I’m a bag acquisition addict. I have more backpacks, computer bags, camera bags and cases, messenger bags, and duffel bags than anyone should legally be allowed to amass. Like all those who suffer from this affliction, I justify it by arguing that the perfect bag hasn’t yet been made. …

(The full entry is also filed in Synapse under Crass Materialism)

They come in pairs

Early evening, Thursday, February 06, 2003 • 4 responses

Got pulled over by a cop while I was riding my bicycle today. The conversation went as follows:

(The full entry is also filed in Synapse under California and Could Only Happen to Me)

you had to say that, didn’t you…

Late evening, Thursday, January 30, 2003 • 3 responses

So after my long-ish bicycle post yesterday, I ride up to campus. Near the base of campus there’s a very short but moderately steep incline.  Up I go, spinning in a lowish gear like I’m supposed to, and I crest the hill and pull over to make sure my bike bag (that green briefcase looking thing) is secured properly (sometimes I forget to push the locking tabs in).

Done. …

(The full entry is also filed in Synapse under Could Only Happen to Me)

I want to ride my bicycle

Late morning, Wednesday, January 29, 2003 • 9 responses

This is my bike. It’s a strange bike and it’s a rare bike. It’s a 1993 55cm Bridgestone XO-1. It’s a collector’s item. …

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The simple things

The wee hours, Tuesday, April 30, 2002 • 3 responses

Yeah, I know, I haven’t been posting much.  Actually, I haven’t been on my computer much except for work-related stuff.  I’m trying to occupy myself with things that require a lot of concentration—my ability to focus has apparently decided it needs a little space.  Hopefully the separation is only temporary. …

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