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Forum: Living Car Free
09-16-11, 03:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,503
Posted By Cheshire

So far I just do small runs that'll fit into my...

So far I just do small runs that'll fit into my little 8-liter shoulder bag. The grocery store here freaks out about backpacks and requires they be left at the front. I'm not about to do that and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-14-11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,538
Posted By Cheshire

You said you didn't find anything that would be...

You said you didn't find anything that would be causing flats inside the rim. I know it sounds kinda silly, but did you look with just your eyes or did you look with your fingertips as well? Many,...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-14-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,511
Posted By Cheshire

I hear you on the ice cream (and other...

I hear you on the ice cream (and other needs-to-be-refrigerated stuff). I haven't tried anything yet, but I'm looking into those reusable freezer packs that (they say) everyone has at least one of...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-13-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Cheshire

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. :) ...

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. :)
The tunnel vision is my 28t/28t climbing gears. I'll give it a try when the 34-14 rear cluster shows up, which SHOULD be this thursday. (LBS forgot...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-13-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Cheshire

I would love to see zipcar become more...

I would love to see zipcar become more commonplace, or at least something similar.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-13-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Cheshire

Sorry for taking a bit to get back here. Long...

Sorry for taking a bit to get back here. Long work day.
The problem with south beaumont is it goes over the mountain the tunnel goes through. Where it looks like Beaucatcher Rd intersects at the...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-13-11, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Cheshire

Posted limit 35 mph, long enough to have...

Posted limit 35 mph, long enough to have lights...kinda long? I guess? Once you're in the tunnel you can see fine, but going in and coming out are where visibility gets dodgy.
I hope this link...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-12-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Cheshire

Route question

Since I work from home and my main reason for getting back into biking was to get away from the car...I'm asking this here. If it's the wrong section of BF, apologies.

Going into town, one of the...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-12-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,511
Posted By Cheshire

Yup...if you don't have a rack, how big is your...

Yup...if you don't have a rack, how big is your backpack? (Assuming you have one.)
Possibly look into handwashing for some stuff. That's something I'm wanting to learn more about.
Forum: Commuting
09-09-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,772
Posted By Cheshire

If I'm going to be quick (5-10 minutes) I'll...

If I'm going to be quick (5-10 minutes) I'll leave the panniers on the locked up bike. I was warned by the LBS when I got the bike that lights disappear fast lately, so the QR front and rear go into...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-07-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

ROLLING hills?!? Crap...and I thought the...

ROLLING hills?!? Crap...and I thought the stationary hills were bad! Keep those migrating hills away from me! *ba-dum* ;)
Forum: Living Car Free
09-06-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

Kinda. :) I'm very stubbornly optimistic. For...

Kinda. :) I'm very stubbornly optimistic. For example: while those uphills are SADISTIC, the downhill "WOOHOO!!" makes it worth it. With less-than-great roads, a lot of it is psychological. If...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-06-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

I run a planetbike superflash day or night, an...

I run a planetbike superflash day or night, an old cygolite headlight starting at dusk, and use my rain covers on my panniers (they're florescent yellow). My current attempt at a mirror failed...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-06-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

Here's a section of what my regular ride looks...

Here's a section of what my regular ride looks like, assuming I stay off the highway.
http://youtu.be/TVxofJOQ22I
I usually take the highway since it's flatter and a third of the distance for that...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-05-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

Can we get tire spikes that lay flat when the...

Can we get tire spikes that lay flat when the light turns green? :evil grin:
It can be integrated with the light sensors.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-05-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,248
Posted By Cheshire

MobiusX: When the tropical storm rains (that...

MobiusX: When the tropical storm rains (that just started today) pass and I don't ruin my camera, I'll show you what it takes for me to get into town. You'll do a little dance about those roads in...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-04-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Cheshire

All the more reason to go car-lite or car-free...

All the more reason to go car-lite or car-free then. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-04-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Posted By Cheshire

For "flashing" my lights, I hold my hand over the...

For "flashing" my lights, I hold my hand over the light for a second.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-03-11, 07:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 827
Posted By Cheshire

Also depends on my speed and how masochistic I'm...

Also depends on my speed and how masochistic I'm feeling. (how many hills today?)
I average about a bottle of H2O per hour, a touch over 10 mph currently. ;)
Forum: Living Car Free
09-02-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Cheshire

Ah, I didn't think about shopping around for...

Ah, I didn't think about shopping around for rental rates...just figured they are what they are. Good to know!
I've yet to rent a car, but it factors heavily into my (current) plan towards...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-01-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Cheshire

$10/day?? :( Not here. I think they start...

$10/day?? :( Not here. I think they start around $25 without insurance in my area.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-01-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,064
Posted By Cheshire

For me, car-free is something I've wanted to do...

For me, car-free is something I've wanted to do for several years. I'm here for the like-mindedness and to find solutions to the obstacles that are currently making letting go of the car difficult....
Forum: Commuting
09-01-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 46,507
Posted By Cheshire

...When a cop pulls you for suspicion of drunk...

...When a cop pulls you for suspicion of drunk driving and, during the conversation, you realize it was because you were dodging the potholes and nastier bumps on a long downhill stretch...and simply...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 46,507
Posted By Cheshire

I'm stealing that idea for when the next time I...

I'm stealing that idea for when the next time I move. Best way to choose housing I've heard yet! :)
Forum: Commuting
08-30-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,185
Posted By Cheshire

Take a critical look at your rear lighting. I...

Take a critical look at your rear lighting. I had that said to me a month or so before getting rear-ended. If you only have one light, consider adding another. If you're lighting is...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-29-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,555
Posted By Cheshire

I didn't include the cost of the car because I...

I didn't include the cost of the car because I paid for it outright when I bought it and honestly am not sure how much longer I can expect before it reaches the end of its lifespan. That, and I'm an...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-28-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By Cheshire

Tammy Strobel's "Simply Car-Free" ebook. Her...

Tammy Strobel's "Simply Car-Free" ebook. Her site is http://rowdykittens.com
The link straight to the book is http://rowdykittens.com/simply-carfree
Forum: Living Car Free
08-28-11, 10:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,555
Posted By Cheshire

myrridin, the only AAA number I referenced was...

myrridin, the only AAA number I referenced was the $8000/year. The rest of my data was from the EPA, which is non-speculative.

I said your numbers were an exception: better fuel economy and...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,484
Posted By Cheshire

Any opinions of the PlanetBike's Blaze 2W?

Any opinions of the PlanetBike's Blaze 2W?
Forum: Commuting
08-28-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By Cheshire

I'm getting ready to finish the basic kitting of...

I'm getting ready to finish the basic kitting of my bike tomorrow. I've already got a computer, water bottle and cage, and rear light: tomorrow I'm getting the front light, mirror, rear rack, and a...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-27-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,149
Posted By Cheshire

For me, I really, really prefer AC. My right leg...

For me, I really, really prefer AC. My right leg below the knee doesn't sweat (paralysis), so damage from overheating is a serious threat I have to keep an eye on. If the temp's above 75, I'll...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,616
Posted By Cheshire

"Another sick twist". You seem to be extremely...

"Another sick twist". You seem to be extremely emotionally invested in this, so I'll not continue this.
I've said my piece. Moving on.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,244
Posted By Cheshire

When I was getting ready to purchase the bike I...

When I was getting ready to purchase the bike I have now, I started with writing down what I wanted to do with the bike. How far did I want to go? What kind of hills would I end up climbing? ...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,616
Posted By Cheshire

"... and most dog owners just aren't that good at...

"... and most dog owners just aren't that good at dog training. Thus, a higher percentage of pits are dangerous."
No, most pit owners don't take ownership seriously and should really re-evaluate why...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By Cheshire

Uhh...Irene ain't just "a little rain". ...

Uhh...Irene ain't just "a little rain". Mandatory evac's aren't put into effect for just rain. Be safe out there. It's supposed to hit the NC coast with winds of 100+ mph as a Cat2 storm. It's...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,073
Posted By Cheshire

Here's a question: would you forgive the same...

Here's a question: would you forgive the same stuff on a 50cc scooter? They (generally) don't need a license and travel below the speed limit, similar to bicycles. They're close to the same size...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,616
Posted By Cheshire

What I carry for protection when riding: if I...

What I carry for protection when riding: if I have problems with animals, I carry a second water bottle (dedicated to this purpose) with a 20% solution of water and Tabasco, or a squirt gun with...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,616
Posted By Cheshire

Dogs are as aggressive as they're raised. ...

Dogs are as aggressive as they're raised. Seriously. If the owner isn't responsible and doesn't take the time to raise their dog properly (ie: training, socialization, exercise) and/or...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,411
Posted By Cheshire

Here it's been much more of an increase in the...

Here it's been much more of an increase in the number of 50cc scooters, but I am noticing more bicycles. It's encouraging. :)
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,088
Posted By Cheshire

The parameters I'm working under for myself, a...

The parameters I'm working under for myself, a single person living on my own.
car: one-owner vehicle, 4 wheels and an engine. In my case, a subaru forester.

car-light: vehicle is used only...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,555
Posted By Cheshire

I took it to mean he was at the front of a 5-car...

I took it to mean he was at the front of a 5-car pileup. Domino effect.
$200 is about what I spend on food each month, just to throw a reference out there.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,555
Posted By Cheshire

Just an FYI: you're driving well below the...

Just an FYI: you're driving well below the average annual mileage while getting better-than-average mpg.
These are not typical numbers for most people.
Your annual mileage: 10572 at 24.6 mpg ...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,321
Posted By Cheshire

Do not, do NOT bank on collecting from the other...

Do not, do NOT bank on collecting from the other driver's auto insurance in the event you get hit, not just because of lack of insurance. Hit-and-runs are more common than you'd think. Mine was...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 46,507
Posted By Cheshire

...if you've almost concussed yourself on the...

...if you've almost concussed yourself on the window in a car from making an unexpected sharp left turn. (or right, if passenger.)
...if you've inadvertently punched the window instead of reaching...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,073
Posted By Cheshire

Cyclists like this guy are one of the PRIME...

Cyclists like this guy are one of the PRIME reasons drivers down here are so hateful towards bicycles. I'm with the city on this one, sorry. If you want to use the roads with the cars, you have to...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,126
Posted By Cheshire

28/38/48 chainrings and 14-28 cassette stock on a...

28/38/48 chainrings and 14-28 cassette stock on a 29er, so 28-95 gear inches.

That cassette's getting changed with the stem and saddle next week: going with as close to 11-34 as I can get. I can...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By Cheshire

Yeah, I'm working towards car-free, but first I'm...

Yeah, I'm working towards car-free, but first I'm going car-light/car-lite to prove to myself (and my family) I can do it. (Don't need the family freaking out when I sell the car.) There are some...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,414
Posted By Cheshire

Another recommendation for the Conti Gatorskins. ...

Another recommendation for the Conti Gatorskins. Continental makes several puncture-resistant tires since my last set of gatorskins. Used to be just the one that I knew of. My 700c set lasted 2...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By Cheshire

Dang it, Roody! Stop throwing my topo maps off! ...

Dang it, Roody! Stop throwing my topo maps off! :lol:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,557
Posted By Cheshire

I think the fact that it was compared to...

I think the fact that it was compared to emergency vehicles in the video was the best way of putting it.
I think it's too bright. Personally, I prefer the multiple lights approach. Anytime a...
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