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Forum: Commuting
09-06-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,964
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

First Question; How fats your wallet. I have...

First Question; How fats your wallet. I have found some amazing sites that offer commuter wear that is nice but doubles as bike wear, but it is expensive. Terry is a catalog that had some great stuff...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Well, I didnt buy the new cup holder I really...

Well, I didnt buy the new cup holder I really wanted. Which sucks, but I really dont need it, I want it. I have more pearl iszumi wear then I need, but I really do wear it all. So I am trying really...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,918
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Just got my Paselas today, TGs 700x32. Love my...

Just got my Paselas today, TGs 700x32. Love my bike shop guys, they always know what to get for me when I tell them what I am doing. They went on my Motobecane single speed. Our roads suck and my...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,621
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Having your bike stolen sucks! 1st time guy...

Having your bike stolen sucks! 1st time guy stopped me and told me to get off the bike or he would take me off. I was 10 and gave it up, 2nd bike was taken from my front porch, another from our...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,509
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Do you plan on doing all your shopping by bike...

Do you plan on doing all your shopping by bike now? If so it might be time to switch to an Xtracycle. When I first started I used a rack and on Pannier, which after 18 years is now on my beach...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,042
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

dmcalloway, I live in an area where we supposedly...

dmcalloway, I live in an area where we supposedly have 300 days of sunshine, of course it rains and snows while the sun is shinning so I think that is where the get their numbers, (see stage 1 tour...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,470
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I am a backpack Junkie, I have more backpacks...

I am a backpack Junkie, I have more backpacks than REI, but...I have used my timbuk 2 pretty much non stop for 2 years now since I started commuting full time. It sits wide open and you have easy...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

ok I am so over the snow, supposed to get a foot...

ok I am so over the snow, supposed to get a foot overnight. On the beach crusier because its the only one with heavy tires now. Rode quite a way to watch Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California, all...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,863
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

missed a few days, lucky you it didnt rain on...

missed a few days, lucky you it didnt rain on you, I had snow yesterday, today and looking at a foot tomorrow. As for Rain Gear I reccomend Columbia as they have the best warranty (forever) and Pearl...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 47,537
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

As ShinyBiker said :) for using sweat and ass,...

As ShinyBiker said :) for using sweat and ass, really got my attention and made me smile. I work at middle school and just get here before kids and leave after so I can change in privacy if I need...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Well Winter is back, rode to work in the snow, oh...

Well Winter is back, rode to work in the snow, oh Joy! Well it was nice while it lasted, hopefully by Sunday it will be nice for stage 1 of the tour of California. Have my spot all picked out to hang...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,190
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Actual cost cannot be determined for me as I buy...

Actual cost cannot be determined for me as I buy stuff I want not need and happiness and well being is priceless
Forum: Commuting
05-08-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,157
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

What I didnt buy today...but will next weekend :)...

What I didnt buy today...but will next weekend :) Went into Pearl Izumi, totally broke and there was my jacket, still there at a cost I stll cannot afford. Why must waterproof with hood be so...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,767
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Ok, I ride year round so I need lights off and...

Ok, I ride year round so I need lights off and on, depending on when I go to work and when I get home. I have been working from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm lately so lights are ocassionally needed but in...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,810
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Go to REI and check out their packs, they have...

Go to REI and check out their packs, they have many at different price levels, you can fill them with sandbags to test wieght and if after you use it and dont like it you can return and get something...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,805
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Remember the more you exercise the hungrier you...

Remember the more you exercise the hungrier you are, its the bummer of trying to lose weight by running. I have such a short commute that I eat whatever I feel like for breakfast, this morning a...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 11,519
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

when depressed I dont wear a helmet, then feel...

when depressed I dont wear a helmet, then feel guilty when the kids at school ask me where my helmet is.
damn kids! I feel superior when I load my bike with a full load of groceries then curse when...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

So, I have an Trek Xtracycle conversion, a...

So, I have an Trek Xtracycle conversion, a Motobecane single speed both beautiful expensive bikes...what have I been riding all week and having a blast doing it? A 1984 Montery cruiser. A kids bike,...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 811
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I have had days when I have had to turn around 3...

I have had days when I have had to turn around 3 times before I actually made it 3 blocks. One of those oh my god I cannot believe I forgot ( )! It happens, roll with it and remember it only...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Heres my tips; start off showering with Gillette...

Heres my tips; start off showering with Gillette or Right Guard body wash that lasts 16 hours. It actually works, then use the same type of deoderant. Next do not ride in work shirt at least, wear a...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

We have bike to work weeks in May, and I ride...

We have bike to work weeks in May, and I ride everyday and of course every May I have a overnight field trip that keeps me from home. But I will figure a way to log it.
Its fun to try and encourage...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,157
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Kenda Semi Slicks for my Xtracycle, so far so...

Kenda Semi Slicks for my Xtracycle, so far so good. Rode dirt and pavement today with a weeks worth of groceries.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

So glad I am not the only one experiencing cold...

So glad I am not the only one experiencing cold again, I mean really this is crazy. Monday was in the 20s, Wednesday in the 40s and now again today freaking cold. It was 31 on the ride in and maybe...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-11, 11:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 805
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

two locks are a good idea especially if you want...

two locks are a good idea especially if you want your wheels to stay attached to your frame, see so many in the bay area its crazy. Also, I have seen bike specific covers for rain, I have an...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 731
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Congratulations, that was a hell of a commute if...

Congratulations, that was a hell of a commute if you havent worked up to that kind of mileage, and headwinds are killer. I had a cross wind that almost swept me off my bike yesterday. With such a...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

When I started commuting I had a rack and one...

When I started commuting I had a rack and one pannier/tote bag and a bike that was 16 years old, granted it was a Trek which last forever, I have a very short commute but live in the snow and also...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

3rd day of the week, 3rd bike of the week,...

3rd day of the week, 3rd bike of the week, nothing technical just my add showing. Today was single speed and it was a joyous ride, 30F in the am ride in and 56F on the way home. I have a track meet...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 997
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Cateye Cateye Cateye...That clear enough, I have...

Cateye Cateye Cateye...That clear enough, I have two the strata which I bought from biketiresdirect.com. Simple, not to pricey and easy to use. I love it and its pink :) then I also have a Cateye...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,809
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Up until last summer I only had one a Trek...

Up until last summer I only had one a Trek mountain track, which I converted to an Xtracycle. For my birthday last summer I bought the single speed of my dreams. But I really only use it for...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

knew it would happen, took of the studded snows...

knew it would happen, took of the studded snows on the Xtracycle last night for semi slicks and of course it snowed this morning. Murphy's law. So I rode the beach cruiser which got a new rack,...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,508
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Well lets see, I live car light or lite, meaning...

Well lets see, I live car light or lite, meaning I rarely use my car for anything but toting my aged mom around or going very long distances off the mountain. So, that being said I have 3 bikes that...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,064
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Darn, had a nice list and got logged out, first...

Darn, had a nice list and got logged out, first choose where you are going to live and work carefully. Its expensive and jobs are at a minimum. Know this as my daughter was going to go to college...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Rain yesterday on the way home, snow today on the...

Rain yesterday on the way home, snow today on the way to work, sunny now...wonder what this afternoon will bring?
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 11:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 967
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I have an Xtracycle so I haul everything...lets...

I have an Xtracycle so I haul everything...lets see; two teenage boys, one of those boys sisters after school to her dads work pretty regular, she is over 100lbs easy, a mini fridge, a weeks worth of...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 11:29 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 9,161
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

So Sad, I work in a middle school and the kids...

So Sad, I work in a middle school and the kids think its awesome that I GET to ride my bike everyday, even in the snow. With the weather getting nicer I am getting texts from kids asking if they can...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

rode the beach cruiser to work today, its just so...

rode the beach cruiser to work today, its just so much fun, it was about 36F so the snow was not really snow but slush, then the way home was lovely sunny pouring rain. Not sure what to ride...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,992
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I commute on 3 different bikes now. I have an...

I commute on 3 different bikes now. I have an Trek Mountain Track with studded knobbies as I live in snow and pot holeville, I have a Motobecane single speed which I ride on clean road days, and now...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Wow, been on vacation for a week and have missed...

Wow, been on vacation for a week and have missed my forum and commute. Back on bike tomorrow. Rode a bit while in San Francisco...for all of you who ride and take public transportation I say Wow!...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,556
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

While looking for something, stylish, functional...

While looking for something, stylish, functional and more mature for my daily commute I scoured San Francisco and stumbled upon Lulemon. The store sells Yoga gear and I found the perfect black bag...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,034
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

found a cage that fits on the neck of my bike....

found a cage that fits on the neck of my bike. Cups fit in great and I use a very small bungee (mini) to wrap around for water bottles as they tend to fall out. Also, get a starbucks stainless steel...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,230
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Presta valves

Anyone have issues with presta valves? This is my first experience with them and I have a slow leak somewhere, either in my tube, or the valve. I have notice that when I have lost air and go to...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,550
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Everyday I can.

Everyday I can.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

ok, this morning it was a very frigid 12F, Clear...

ok, this morning it was a very frigid 12F, Clear and cold. wore sweats, vest, jacket, uggs and rain pants over sweats just for warmth. looking forward to the bay area and a balmy 60F
Forum: Commuting
04-07-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,181
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I work at a middle school, the one time I parked...

I work at a middle school, the one time I parked my bike outside someone stole my headlight. Little f***ers. So, I make sure its in. I am current athletic director, resigning this year but with...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Ahhh Back on the bike again this morning what a...

Ahhh Back on the bike again this morning what a joy. And of course winter is back. looked outside and saw dusting of snow on ground. Went out packed the bike and realized it was snowing pretty hard,...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-11, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,461
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

commute today was awful as it was by car!!!! only...

commute today was awful as it was by car!!!! only 2nd time this year and for the same reason. Have to drive to Placerville right after practice. No time to ride home and get car so must leave...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,313
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Well lets see, getting ready for round ? of...

Well lets see, getting ready for round ? of winter commuting tomorrow. What I'll miss is working on my bike skills. I am getting so pro at staying up right in 6 inches of slush. But what I will...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,755
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

I dont eat out much because its kind of gross and...

I dont eat out much because its kind of gross and rather have homemade leftovers or sandwiches, and with only 1/2 hour lunch even driving would take too long. So we eat in or get 1 person to go for...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,892
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Oh man, I am feeling sorry for you. I go out, key...

Oh man, I am feeling sorry for you. I go out, key in the garage door code and get on my bike, ride out and press the garage door opener to close the garage door. But then I am occassionally riding...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,291
Posted By Ipedaltahoe

Currently very sick and tired, and yesterday...

Currently very sick and tired, and yesterday after work I rode to the grocery store. Once you really start it is just as easy to get on the bike, sick, tired, sore...and usually for me the 1/2 hour...
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