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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By Tombaatar

This is good information. Thanks. I did not know...

This is good information. Thanks. I did not know about that FB group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By Tombaatar

2017 Specialized Sequoia

Has anyone else had a problem with Specialized steel frames rusting? The chain stay appears to be cracked through and the crack looks rusted. I store this bike indoors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,911
Posted By Tombaatar

I don't think the Diverge will be too slow or...

I don't think the Diverge will be too slow or heavy for long rides. I have a Sequoia which is slower and heavier. The bigger tires really make for a comfortable ride. I am over 50 as well. I like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Again. Specifically. I do not care to read your...

Again. Specifically. I do not care to read your opinion of safe passing procedures or your opinion on my presumed behavior.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

You are drifting away from the topic not towards.

You are drifting away from the topic not towards.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 08:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

i live in NW Houston. My “long ride” is down...

i live in NW Houston. My “long ride” is down Navigation to the turning basin then Brays to the medical center and then home. About 45 miles total. Brays from the turning basin (Buffalo Bayou) to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Again. Specifically. I do not care to read your...

Again. Specifically. I do not care to read your opinion of safe passing procedures or your opinion on my presumed behavior.

Thank you to those that gave me a thoughtful response to my question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Apparently not,...

Apparently not, https://valawyersweekly.com/2015/08/06/jury-jogger-owes-300k-for-making-u-turn-in-front-of-cyclist/
Not in this case at least. I am guessing the answer is how much are you able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Just to reiterate. I was not asking for tips on...

Just to reiterate. I was not asking for tips on how to avoid getting into an accident with a pedestrian. Nor was my intent to give people the opportunity for sanctimonious judgement of my riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

you made your point clearly enough, i just think...

you made your point clearly enough, i just think in general the statement "plan for the unpredictable" is absurd.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

How exactly would one do this?

How exactly would one do this?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

How very sad. thanks for sharing.

How very sad. thanks for sharing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Wow, i really don't see a lot of that here for...

Wow, i really don't see a lot of that here for some reason. The group riders i see on the MUP are generally older and more inclined to give right of way. The younger Lycra crowd mostly sticks to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

This trail actually does not have a posted speed...

This trail actually does not have a posted speed limit. I was going about 13-14 mph into a strong wind. This particular trail is about 16 miles long. Only about 4 of those miles are heavily used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,355
Posted By Tombaatar

Bicycle / Pedestrian Accidents

I ride the MUP's a lot. It is shocking to me the number of runners i see do a u-turn and run the other direction with out first looking over their shoulder to see if a bike is coming. Of course...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,030
Posted By Tombaatar

At stop signs I yield right of way but I don't...

At stop signs I yield right of way but I don't stop at stop signs just to be a law abiding commuter. I don't generally run red lights though. Pretty much every one on my commute is a busy...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 61,048
Posted By Tombaatar

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White Oak Bayou Trail Houston, TX USA
Forum: Commuting
10-11-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

My light is 700. I put it on low through the...

My light is 700. I put it on low through the heavy pedestrian areas or divert the beam altogether.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

Front like rear reflector is the law. Not sure...

Front like rear reflector is the law. Not sure if that is a state law or a city ordinance.
Forum: Commuting
10-10-19, 06:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

Some lights are intended for night time mountain...

Some lights are intended for night time mountain biking. Anything more than 1,000 lumen on a MUP is pretty inconsiderate i think. If you are on a road, go as bright as you wish.
Forum: Commuting
10-09-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,734
Posted By Tombaatar

Speaking from my own experience I did not like...

Speaking from my own experience I did not like commuting on a mountain bike. I had put panniers on to carry the load and the front forks made for a very unsteady ride for me. i would recommend a...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

No one really needs to answer the question "Why?"...

No one really needs to answer the question "Why?" It was rhetorical. It just amazes me how dumb people are. I feel sorry for the driver that plows into him at an intersection and then has to live...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

Is it your goal to just be snarky or do you just...

Is it your goal to just be snarky or do you just like to make dumb and irrelevant comments? I did see them once they were about 30 feet away.
Forum: Commuting
10-09-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tombaatar

Before dawn and no lights

The weather has gotten cooler in Houston and the number of riders on the shared use trails has increased exponentially. This morning i saw three cyclists, two of them commuting, and one getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-19, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Tombaatar

Rims on the 2017 are garbage. One wheel cracked...

Rims on the 2017 are garbage. One wheel cracked all the way around. Was replace under warranty. Then after 5,000 miles the wheel bearings had to be replaced so I scraped them and replaced them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Tombaatar

Yes, new post was greased.

Yes, new post was greased.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 32,414
Posted By Tombaatar

Herd = an assemblage of hoofed animals.

Herd = an assemblage of hoofed animals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Tombaatar

They got the post out. The tube was a totally...

They got the post out. The tube was a totally mangled mess. They gave me a "take off" seat post from a new bike that upgraded, charged me 45 for labor and 40 for a new quick release clamp.
This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,514
Posted By Tombaatar

Those shorts are garbage. Certainly not intended...

Those shorts are garbage. Certainly not intended to be cycling shorts, hence the word "underwear" in the name. Look for mtn biking shorts and leave the banana hammock at home.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Tombaatar

Seat post seized on a 2 year old bike.

For the last 5 days my 2017 Specialized Sequoia has been at the bike shop where i bought, it upside down, with PB Blaster in the seat tube trying to free the seat post. Granted I have put over...
Forum: Texas
08-21-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,316
Posted By Tombaatar

To the person using the 5,000 lumen light on his...

To the person using the 5,000 lumen light on his morning commute on the Heights and White Oak Trail. STOP!! Those lights are made for off roading at night. I guarantee you the instruction manual...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,022
Posted By Tombaatar

I find about 5% of riders announce they are...

I find about 5% of riders announce they are passing me. I try to keep an eye on what's going on behind me as being passed unannounced often startles me. Most of those that pass me are the spandex...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,863
Posted By Tombaatar

Light In Motion lights come with a low intensity...

Light In Motion lights come with a low intensity pulse mode. I leave it on during the day because I cross multiple intersections.
Forum: Introductions
04-22-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By Tombaatar

And welcome.

And welcome.
Forum: Introductions
04-22-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By Tombaatar

Aquila

Tell me of this name Aquila. It is my middle name.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,817
Posted By Tombaatar

I like to think that each one of them are making...

I like to think that each one of them are making a guttural "uhhhhhhhh" sound as they ride over the cobbles. That's what I would do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,576
Posted By Tombaatar

I had one of these growing up!!

I had one of these growing up!!
Forum: Texas
12-03-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By Tombaatar

Wow, prevailing wind prediction in Texas over a 3...

Wow, prevailing wind prediction in Texas over a 3 month period.

This I got to read. :popcorn
Forum: Texas
12-03-18, 09:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,316
Posted By Tombaatar

I bring my bike up the freight elevator and leave...

I bring my bike up the freight elevator and leave it in my office. Lots of buildings have designated and secure bike parking, my work doesn't so I might not be the best person to answer this...
Forum: Texas
12-03-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,316
Posted By Tombaatar

I ride from 43rd to downtown on that trail. It...

I ride from 43rd to downtown on that trail. It is a good safe route. Much of it is lighted but not all. I only wear a jacket in the winter, not required. Whenever I am riding around cars I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,725
Posted By Tombaatar

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Mine.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-18, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,886
Posted By Tombaatar

I've run into a e-bikes on my hour long commute. ...

I've run into a e-bikes on my hour long commute. I think it is a great idea. Defeats the purpose of what I am trying to accomplish but I certainly don't expect others to have the same priorities as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,146,635
Posted By Tombaatar

Thought one of you might want to see these. ...

Thought one of you might want to see these.

https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-rare-bicycles/6677317293.html

Schwinn Paramount
Cinelli Proxima Trophy
Colnago
Campagnolo
Olmo...
Forum: Texas
08-20-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,529
Posted By Tombaatar

The one east by Reinerman. I will give the other...

The one east by Reinerman. I will give the other one a shot. Thanks for clarifying.
Forum: Texas
08-20-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,529
Posted By Tombaatar

I have gone this route my last couple of Sundays....

I have gone this route my last couple of Sundays. Can't say I like this better than TC Jester. Cars come up off of I10 in a big hurry too close to the entrance and exit to the pedestrian bridge for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Tombaatar

Interestingly this happened the day after a...

Interestingly this happened the day after a surprise pop up shower drenched me on my way to work. In the interest of full disclosure I got the bike for Christmas 2016 so 7,000 miles in 19 months.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Tombaatar

Outer silicone seal for bottom bracket

the outer silicone seal for my bottom bracket wore off of my 2017 sequoia afterabout 7,000 miles. Didn’t know what it was so went to the LBS from where it was purchased. The mechanic told me not to...
Forum: Texas
08-01-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,529
Posted By Tombaatar

I rode that power line once on a steel mountain...

I rode that power line once on a steel mountain bike and mike bike was shocking me the entire time. Freaked me out so i got off as quickly as possible.
Forum: Texas
07-31-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,529
Posted By Tombaatar

This is a good route. I was going to propose the...

This is a good route. I was going to propose the sidewalk on Kirby from Buffalo Bayou Park to Lazy Lane to River Oaks to Ella Lee. Otherwise the same.
Forum: Texas
07-23-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,529
Posted By Tombaatar

I could get you a safe route but you will still...

I could get you a safe route but you will still have to cross I10 at TC Jester. Ride through River Oaks and then down Edloe. Interested I can give you more details.
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