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Forum: Commuting
06-14-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,385
Posted By KonradNYC

I also made my own panniers from army surplus...

I also made my own panniers from army surplus bags:
http://www.konradprojects.net/blog/uploaded_images/11-780483.jpg

I sewed on a piece of black webbing to the back of each bag so that I can...
Forum: Northeast
04-29-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,027
Posted By KonradNYC

I can't believe people have recently replied to...

I can't believe people have recently replied to this 2-year old thread, but...

I never did get a Bronx cap. I did learn how to sew my own cycling caps and have become pretty good at it (though...
Forum: Northeast
01-25-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,904
Posted By KonradNYC

I've camped at Harriman State Park, but it was a...

I've camped at Harriman State Park, but it was a planned overnighter leaving from NYC, so I had reservations. It was last summer (2009) during the heatwave - it looked to me like there were some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,827
Posted By KonradNYC

My good friend moved from Brooklyn to Philly. He...

My good friend moved from Brooklyn to Philly. He said it's got it's ups & downs. He never thought he could live anywhere else but NYC, but now that he left, he feels like he could live anywhere. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,455
Posted By KonradNYC

rather than painting the lugs, a really simple...

rather than painting the lugs, a really simple solution would be to outline them with a gold paint pen -- like the kind you can by at an arts & crafts store. no need for clear coat and you could...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-09-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I recently started this challenge again as one of...

I recently started this challenge again as one of my New Year's resolutions. Last time, I did it for over 8 weeks, but I didn't come close to 100 consecutive push-ups. My biggest problem was being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,675
Posted By KonradNYC

I'm an artist, mainly sculpture and drawing, but...

I'm an artist, mainly sculpture and drawing, but occasionally video and digital prints. When I'm not in my studio, I'm cramming a full-time job into a part-time work week as a digital image...
Forum: Northeast
11-30-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,886
Posted By KonradNYC

Don't know if this is still happening, but count...

Don't know if this is still happening, but count me out. I strained my hamstring and have been off the bike and going to physical therapy for a month now.
Forum: Touring
10-09-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By KonradNYC

Sounds like fun. After you finish, would you...

Sounds like fun. After you finish, would you mind letting us know how it goes and posting your route, if possible? I'd like to ride to the Dogfish Head brewery one day.
Forum: Touring
09-29-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By KonradNYC

I probably shouldn't say, or else everyone will...

I probably shouldn't say, or else everyone will go and buy'em all up, but I've already got 7 pairs and that's plenty for now:

Target (W. 225th St.) sells Champion brand wicking boxer briefs for...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,447
Posted By KonradNYC

New York City law: —34 RCNY 4-12(p)(3)...

New York City law:

—34 RCNY 4-12(p)(3) Bicyclists may ride on either side of one-way roadways that are at least 40 feet wide.

One way avenues in Manhattan are at least 40 feet wide, so it is...
Forum: Touring
09-15-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,403
Posted By KonradNYC

Scraped them off my Surly Pacer with an old...

Scraped them off my Surly Pacer with an old credit card and a hair dryer. Came right off, no damage to the paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

Bumping this thread with an update and new...

Bumping this thread with an update and new question on the same problem...

5 weeks since getting the derailler hanger straightened and fixing my shifting problems, I've come to realize that the...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,180
Posted By KonradNYC

don't have any specific brand suggestions, but if...

don't have any specific brand suggestions, but if you find pants that you like, you can attach your own loop
Forum: Northeast
09-04-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,616
Posted By KonradNYC

Not for me. I'll be riding about 7 miles to the...

Not for me. I'll be riding about 7 miles to the start and 7 miles back home afterwards, so I should put in about 112 miles when all is said and done.
Forum: Northeast
09-04-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,616
Posted By KonradNYC

I'm doing the 100. Already got my bib in the...

I'm doing the 100. Already got my bib in the mail and have a printout of the cue sheet courtesy of Scorer75.

I'm down to meet up at 111th St. & Malcolm X. What time will you guys be leaving...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,253
Posted By KonradNYC

If the weather is good, I'm looking forward to...

If the weather is good, I'm looking forward to putting 100 consecutive miles on my relatively new Surly Pacer, which hasn't seen more than 30 consecutive miles yet. If it's gonna rain, I'll take my...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 877
Posted By KonradNYC

It can definitely be done. When you get to fence...

It can definitely be done. When you get to fence at 84th st. at the end alongside of Carl Shurz Park you do not have leave the greenway and go out onto East End Ave. There is an opening in the...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 877
Posted By KonradNYC

If you really want to go to the northernmost tip...

If you really want to go to the northernmost tip of Manhattan, you'll find yourself crossing the Broadway Bridge which lets out in Marble Hill and riding up to West 230th St., which appears to be in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I haven't reported in a while. I did the program...

I haven't reported in a while. I did the program for 8 weeks (repeating week 5 and then going back to week 5 again after finishing week 6). I didn't feel like I was making any more significant...
Forum: Touring
08-22-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By KonradNYC

The Surly is big & heavy, but if you're looking...

The Surly is big & heavy, but if you're looking for a platform with low rider mount rails (and a black finish as well), I don't know of any other alternatives.

I've been using Surly front & rear...
Forum: Touring
08-22-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By KonradNYC

Don't know where else you can get that rack...

Don't know where else you can get that rack (actually never heard of it before reading this thread), but the Surly Front Nice Rack comes in a chrome finish and is a very similar design. It costs a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-10-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

You're not missing anything. I may have been...

You're not missing anything. I may have been unclear. Whenever a test is called for, I do it the day after the last for that week (saturday). In the beginning you do the test every other week, but...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-08-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By KonradNYC

I generally don't wear boots unless I'm taking...

I generally don't wear boots unless I'm taking the subway and walking. Thick wool socks over thin wicking socks with sneakers works well for me with toe clips. However, just so that I have more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I've been doing my tests the day after finishing...

I've been doing my tests the day after finishing the week. I generally do Mon/Wed/Fri and then test on Sat.

I just finished week 6, easy level today. There's nothing easy about it, but I'll test...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,647
Posted By KonradNYC

I live in a 5th floor walk up, no elevator. I...

I live in a 5th floor walk up, no elevator. I shoulder my road bike, which isn't too bad although the bottle cages can get in the way, particularly if I'm carrying two bottles. It really sucks with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I completely agree. Week 3 is a big jump from...

I completely agree. Week 3 is a big jump from Week 2. The good news is, if you successfully make it through Week 3, I think you'll find Week 4 to be a bit more challenging, yet still manageable. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-08, 05:54 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

Wow, congratulations to everyone who is working...

Wow, congratulations to everyone who is working on this challenge and the other people who've completed similar programs.

Today, I began week 6 on the easiest level. I feel like week 6 makes a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-01-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

Yeah, supposedly I'm only one week away from 100...

Yeah, supposedly I'm only one week away from 100 consecutive push-ups and it still seems like a long way to go. I'll have a better idea of what to expect from myself after my progress test tomorrow...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-01-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I just finished my repeat of week 5. The first...

I just finished my repeat of week 5. The first time I couldn't hit the minimum numbers on the final set. This time around I was able to. Both times doing week 5, I did the easy column. Tomorrow I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

If anyone is still interested, the problem is...

If anyone is still interested, the problem is fixed. I stopped at my LBS on the way home from work. Apparently the derailler hanger was bent. I couldn't tell by looking at it, but that's what the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-08, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By KonradNYC

Bookman, you missed the energy output variable. ...

Bookman, you missed the energy output variable.

The skinnier tires might produce a nominally lower gear ratio than the wider tires, all other factors being equal, but there is also less rolling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

I think I know what's wrong now. I just got back...

I think I know what's wrong now. I just got back from a different bike shop, and they said that the jockey wheels on the rear derailleur are worn out and need to be replaced. They are the original...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By KonradNYC

Definitely depends on your riding style. I have...

Definitely depends on your riding style. I have the 3 types of bikes you're talking about (3 is my limit) and here's the order I got them and what I use them for.

1. Touring bike first. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,921
Posted By KonradNYC

yeah, but aluminum is real doesn't rhyme.

yeah, but aluminum is real doesn't rhyme.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,921
Posted By KonradNYC

I have 3 steel bikes: Surly Pacer (road), Trek...

I have 3 steel bikes: Surly Pacer (road), Trek 520 (touring), and a fixed gear beater.
Don't have a car, but the subway rails are made of steel.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

Repeating week 5 on the easiest level. Still had...

Repeating week 5 on the easiest level. Still had trouble with the final set.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

I watched the chain getting caught repeatedly on...

I watched the chain getting caught repeatedly on one particular tooth on the 12T cog. The tooth was marked so I was able to watch it as it snagged the chain on every revolution. That points to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-08, 03:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

1. I can easily shift into/out of the big-big...

1. I can easily shift into/out of the big-big combo, not that I would ever use that combo on the road.
2. I'll ask the shop about the hanger alignment.
3. I'm skeptical that the cassette is poorly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-08, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

That may be true, but my problems seem to be...

That may be true, but my problems seem to be coming from the cassette/rear derailleur setup, not the chainrings. It's true, the Vuelta chainrings don't shift as smoothly as the Shimano 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

I'm using a Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur. ...

I'm using a Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur. It's the stock derailleur and it was originally set up with an 11-32 cassette, also stock. My new cassette is 11-34, so two teeth bigger on the largest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

I have considered that the cassette could be...

I have considered that the cassette could be defective. I guess I'll ask the shop guys about that.
The chain is a Shimano 105. The guys at the shop put it on and considering they were the ones who...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By KonradNYC

Brand New Drivetrain - problems!

After doing some loaded touring on my Trek 520, I decided that the stock gearing wasn't low enough and I wanted to replace my 52-42-30 chainrings with something lower.

As luck would have it, I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I've been resting mostly according to the...

I've been resting mostly according to the recommended times, sometimes 15-30 seconds longer if I feel like I need more time. The trouble is after doing 4 sets of about 25 each, I think I would have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,638
Posted By KonradNYC

http://z.about.com/d/arthistory/1/7/H/O/dada_newyo...

http://z.about.com/d/arthistory/1/7/H/O/dada_newyork_01.jpg
"In 1913 I had the happy idea to fasten a bicycle wheel to a kitchen stool and watch it turn." - Duchamp, Apropos of Readymades, 1951
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-08, 06:10 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

Just finished Week 5. I'm gonna test myself...

Just finished Week 5. I'm gonna test myself tomorrow and decide whether to move onto Week 6 or repeat Week 5. Right now I'm leaning towards repeating even though I know I can do more than 45...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-22-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

Just did Week 5, Day 1, easy level (left column)...

Just did Week 5, Day 1, easy level (left column) tonight. This was the hardest one yet. In my defense, I normally do them in the morning when I still have all my energy. This time I did it after a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-22-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,681
Posted By KonradNYC

I've been doing this for a few weeks already. ...

I've been doing this for a few weeks already. Currently on Week 5 (sort of). Here's my progress so far:

Initial test: 21 push-ups, level 3 so I started week 1 at the hardest group

Week 1: ...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By KonradNYC

I have Honjos aluminum fenders. They're almost...

I have Honjos aluminum fenders. They're almost as lightweight as the plastic fenders I had beforehand, but the mounting system is more solid and they don't rattle or make any noise at all.
Forum: Northeast
07-01-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,027
Posted By KonradNYC

You learn something new everyday. Brooklyn...

You learn something new everyday. Brooklyn chewing gum from Italy.
I guess I may just have to make my own then.
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