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Forum: Commuting
05-17-12, 02:20 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 430,662
Posted By littlefoot

Since this thread has come back to life here's a...

Since this thread has come back to life here's a pic of my Bridgestone XO2 I picked up off eBay, it's served me well had a MB2 before it as my commuter.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-03-12, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By littlefoot

Peaches. ...

Peaches.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqyG2Lyz-DU
Forum: Living Car Free
04-03-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By littlefoot

Brad Pitt has been seen riding around NOLA now...

Brad Pitt has been seen riding around NOLA now and then on a bike by some of my friends.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-12, 06:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,674
Posted By littlefoot

I'd haggle 145 is high imho.

I'd haggle 145 is high imho.
Forum: Commuting
03-14-12, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By littlefoot

It's more a warm season purchase in preparation...

It's more a warm season purchase in preparation for later in the year. I'm avid backpacker but I prefer a poncho(must be the retro grouch in me). I'm mostly looking at the pants honestly...I have a...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-12, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By littlefoot

Frogg Toggs Road Toads Rain gear.

http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/RoadToads.shtm

Anyone try using these on their bicycle? Designed as a motorcycle rain suit but I was thinking about trying them, I need to replace my rain gear...
Forum: Touring
03-13-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,358
Posted By littlefoot

I thought these might prove useful to the next...

I thought these might prove useful to the next person with this dilema down the line. Bit more heavy duty than alot of the stuff sack style bags out there. I personally use a Kelty Daypack strapped...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,204
Posted By littlefoot

With both of my Timbuk2 Messenger Bag and...

With both of my Timbuk2 Messenger Bag and Backpack I sweat. Don't want sweaty back, use Panniers .
Forum: Living Car Free
01-30-12, 06:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,701
Posted By littlefoot

I wish I'd seen this post awhile back as I found...

I wish I'd seen this post awhile back as I found myself in similar circumstance I do however have a motor scooter now but Haven't had a car in well over 6 years. I came up for jury duty in my...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By littlefoot

Might look at the Soma Buena Vista just as...

Might look at the Soma Buena Vista just as another option.http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/buena-vista
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 05:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,312
Posted By littlefoot

I'd go Cross Check if buying new.

I'd go Cross Check if buying new.
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 05:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By littlefoot

Needs Mustache Bars. Looks cool, but spec'd as...

Needs Mustache Bars. Looks cool, but spec'd as it is from a retailer like Performance, I think it's overpriced.
Forum: Living Car Free
01-13-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,666
Posted By littlefoot

I used to do a fair amount of metal fab, and few...

I used to do a fair amount of metal fab, and few years ago went around to some local businesses offering to give them and install a bike rack for customers to use. Not a single one took me up on the...
Forum: Touring
01-13-12, 09:25 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,052
Posted By littlefoot

Most what I'll say is already mentioned, but I'll...

Most what I'll say is already mentioned, but I'll chime in as I haven't posted on BF in a long time, I backpack and bike camp a fair amount haven't toured in awhile. I have big feet so heel...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,692
Posted By littlefoot

+1 on KEEN

+1 on KEEN
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,076
Posted By littlefoot

+1 on the nasbar I use it to tote my chef coats...

+1 on the nasbar I use it to tote my chef coats and pants to work, not exactly a suit, but works for me.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 05:14 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,762
Posted By littlefoot

I have a Blackburn Mtn Rack, pretty much bomb...

I have a Blackburn Mtn Rack, pretty much bomb proof, and cheap. Tubus are nice, another option could be NITTO or Surly if they still make that rack. Personally I like NITTO, If i were going to buy...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 04:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By littlefoot

In looking at the bikes the OP I swear the 925...

In looking at the bikes the OP I swear the 925 and KHS look like the same bike other than color. The GT looks like a turd. Kinda iffy on that Giant(I had twin top tube BMX that busted). The...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By littlefoot

+1 :). When the 925's came out a lot of people...

+1 :). When the 925's came out a lot of people liked them, I've not ridden one but they looked ok to me. ton of options out there really comes down to if you want to be able to mount racks and...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 04:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,558
Posted By littlefoot

Rubber sounds like it might work if rigid enough,...

Rubber sounds like it might work if rigid enough, maybe cut a plastic bottle or old nalgene. I really need a visual.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,695
Posted By littlefoot

vuelta zerolite track wheels

Anyone have any experience with these wheels I've found reviews of some the others... looks like a decent deal for a beater bike.
...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,299
Posted By littlefoot

Mine came in this week...for once I can't wait...

Mine came in this week...for once I can't wait till Christmas.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,754
Posted By littlefoot

I've not tried their stuff personally but...

I've not tried their stuff personally but 'detours' has some products that have been recomended to me in the past. Might check them out.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,784
Posted By littlefoot

I am currently making a bit of a career change...

I am currently making a bit of a career change and end up working nights alot. I must say that commuting after working in a kitchen all night, really, really sucks.

What doesn't kill me makes...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 949
Posted By littlefoot

Maybe look at getting a reflective vest or...

Maybe look at getting a reflective vest or jacket. I got one from doing a job at a local airport a few years ago, thing is great even though I don't wear it often enough.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,368
Posted By littlefoot

nice looking 520

nice looking 520
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,390
Posted By littlefoot

I try and support Rivendell, by making at least...

I try and support Rivendell, by making at least one purchase from them a year, but I have to admit there really isn't anything that they sell that you can't get somewhere else and generally cheaper.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,390
Posted By littlefoot

Well here is my take after using it today. I...

Well here is my take after using it today. I have a pretty decent c'mute of about 7.5 miles some has bike lane most doesn't. Majority is 2 lane ea way, so I wanted to try a mirror as looking over...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,390
Posted By littlefoot

German Bike mirror from Rivendell

I got my mirror from Rivendell today here's some pics, sorry about the quality of the photos...my camera is a turd.http://flickr.com/photos/econnofoot/sets/72157610662413277/

All in all I like it,...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

I spent 4 months in New Orleans after Katrina as...

I spent 4 months in New Orleans after Katrina as a volunteer and doing some actual payed work. Now all be it it wasn't 9-11 or anything I did get an oppritunity to get into several buildings where...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,096
Posted By littlefoot

I was torn between both as well a few years...

I was torn between both as well a few years ago.....ended up buying neither. If I were to have to choose between the two to replace my current rig, I'd go with the Surly, it has more options for...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

No problem dude I've been equipping my sister...

No problem dude I've been equipping my sister for Christmas this year actually. Course some form of uber flashlight and some light sticks maybe. There are some crazy flashlights out now that last...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

The Day After was lame.

The Day After was lame.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

Well my gear that I keep for packed is...

Well my gear that I keep for packed is essentially my hiking/hitch hikekit which I've been all around the world with. It'd be kinda a struggle on a bike...I need a BoB trailer and I'd be golden. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

There is always a Tazer or stun gun option.

There is always a Tazer or stun gun option.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

'How to commute during the apocalypse':lol: man...

'How to commute during the apocalypse':lol: man this could turn into a really weird thread by days end.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,294
Posted By littlefoot

My kid sister(28) who lives in a large city in...

My kid sister(28) who lives in a large city in the Midwest that shall remain nameless is doing much the same, I personally always keep my backpack ready to go.

First aid kit of some sort might be...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By littlefoot

Rivendell ought to look out all I can say. The...

Rivendell ought to look out all I can say. The small seat bag and the panniers looked pretty cool to me, as I'm getting more into a retro thing.They need a nice handalbar bag and I'd buy a set of...
Forum: Touring
11-26-08, 12:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,232
Posted By littlefoot

How old is your rockhopper? Going with drops...

How old is your rockhopper? Going with drops shouldn't be too hard, if your bike uses v-brake you may have limited options for brake levers, canti brakes there are more options for,I personally...
Forum: Touring
11-26-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,091
Posted By littlefoot

Surly/Salsa are manufactured in the same factory...

Surly/Salsa are manufactured in the same factory some guy was telling me at a cyclocross race I attended this past weekend.
Forum: Touring
11-25-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By littlefoot

this may...

this may workhttp://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_786&products_id=873 there are other options around but I like nitto products personally.
Forum: Touring
11-25-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,795
Posted By littlefoot

I haven't done a full fledged tour yet but I have...

I haven't done a full fledged tour yet but I have done some pretty extensive stints backpacking and hitchhiking, and I always keep some form of written log/journal of sorts and a bit of photographic...
Forum: Touring
11-25-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 829
Posted By littlefoot

I like the design alot, I made a not quite as...

I like the design alot, I made a not quite as elegant front rack for my Bridgestone, for commuting. You got me thinking about bending some more tubing again.
Forum: Touring
11-25-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,091
Posted By littlefoot

It's total overkill but an interesting concept,...

It's total overkill but an interesting concept, LHT is far better deal or a Karate Monkey even. I'm not big on sloping geo's though unless I'm on a 29er I'm gonna be using off road. Now if I were...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-08, 04:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,039
Posted By littlefoot

I use a medium messenger bag for the most part. ...

I use a medium messenger bag for the most part. Getting a large one from my sister for christmas. I run a pretty small rack bag that holds my rain gear and a few tools. and I strap a small...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By littlefoot

Nice looking canvas bags.

Look pretty nice and reasonable prices. http://minnehahabags.com
Forum: Commuting
11-25-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,699
Posted By littlefoot

LonePeak is another fairly popular one with bike...

LonePeak is another fairly popular one with bike tourers. http://lonepeakpacks.com
Forum: Commuting
11-25-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By littlefoot

think the Lonepeak bags all allow for the use of...

think the Lonepeak bags all allow for the use of a shoulder strap. http://lonepeakpacks.com. Made in the USA as well.:thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-25-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,607
Posted By littlefoot

I live in Spartanburg, SC. I can kinda relate to...

I live in Spartanburg, SC. I can kinda relate to your situation . One of the key things to this area's change( a long way to go) has been a recent effort the past few years to revitalize the...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-08, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,018
Posted By littlefoot

ebay, I saw a NOS schwinn one in someones store.

ebay, I saw a NOS schwinn one in someones store.
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