Finally found a nice used metal filing cabinet in good shape. I picked it up before work at the local thrift store. As I'm getting ready to leave and ride home, there's a band setting up their equipment at the cafe next door. One of the musicians takes one look and tells me I'd have an easier time moving my files if I transferred them to an iPod.
Rode home with a slight lean. Next time I'll experiment with having the load centered, but higher up, and see what's easier to manage.
A properly balanced load of recycling.
Amber's 1930's Elgin bicycle. All original (except for tires, grips?, saddle, seatpost, pedals, baby seat). A slightly bent fork. And a beautiful rear coaster brake, with mechanically perfect internals, utilizing a roller-clutch style engagement system that is still about as effective as a bunch of wet leaves jammed in the fender. But finned hubs for efficient cooling. With grease ports. Skirt guards. Skip-tooth chain - note the alternating links. Now on long-term loan to a local store in town, as a classy window display. An amazing looking bike, with a riding position that makes one's knees ache.
Front Elgin hub, with fins and grease port.
Skirt guard, the opening in the chainguard is for access to the bolt that sets the chain tension, and the lower frame tab below the axle is a stop for the original centerstand, long since disappeared.
