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Forum: Commuting
05-18-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,787
Posted By madbadger4

Dobber, I'm curious about the tires (size -...

Dobber,

I'm curious about the tires (size - 700x??) and the handlebars (manufacturer/model) on the single speed; would also like to learn more about how you have spec'd out your "Commu-touring"...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 954
Posted By madbadger4

You won't find an UW-Madison alum more into the...

You won't find an UW-Madison alum more into the red and white thing than me, HOWEVER, I'll second the comment about stripping/painting a bike (done that before) - it was a major pain in the butt. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By madbadger4

I'm pretty partial to Madison, State Street,...

I'm pretty partial to Madison, State Street, Yelow Jersey, the whole scene; I live in No. Illinois, work In Madison - if anyone ever needs a Madison "tour guide", give me a shout.

The Trek factory...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Great tip on the Sports Authority - I'll give...

Great tip on the Sports Authority - I'll give them a try (nearest one is @45 miles from my home ... at $3.60+/gallon, I'll call first !)
Forum: Commuting
04-20-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Great suggestions - thanks ! I am really...

Great suggestions - thanks !

I am really stuck on steel frames .... both the KHS and Breezer have aluminum frames.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Thanks for your response ! I've tried four...

Thanks for your response !

I've tried four differnet "Dick's" stores in my area - can't find one stocking the Transporter ... will keep looking.

You know, the Fuji Touring was on my short list...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Great review - good information ! Yes, I am...

Great review - good information !

Yes, I am concerned about the transition back to the diamond frame style bike, hands and upper body issues; I've been researching the various handlebar/stem...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Yes, I've looked a bit at buying a "frame only" -...

Yes, I've looked a bit at buying a "frame only" - the Surly LHT was attractive, but not available with 26 inch tires (in my frame size). Not certain about other frame only options with 26 inch...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,031
Posted By madbadger4

Diamondback Transporter

I am looking for a steel frame, 26 inch tire, unsuspended commuter (with occasional 2-3 day light road trips); I currently ride a recumbent (Rans Stratus) and I want to get back on a DF bike. The...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-06, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,145
Posted By madbadger4

"My Surly Cross-Check"

Let's try this one more time ----- my post was for "Emerson", in reponse to his 4/21/2006 post.
Forum: Commuting
10-12-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,345
Posted By madbadger4

Our local police forces have much better things...

Our local police forces have much better things to do with their time than to have to mix it up with a cyclist who wants to "interpret" the laws to meet his or her needs.

Accept responsibility for...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,994
Posted By madbadger4

I have this pedal on both my 'bent and on my DF...

I have this pedal on both my 'bent and on my DF "city bike"; I have used them with and without toe clips. I have no desire to try anything else - this pedal works great for me !

msm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,650
Posted By madbadger4

BTW, under IL law, bicyclists are not "second...

BTW, under IL law, bicyclists are not "second class citizens"; bicyclists are "unintended users".


msm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,650
Posted By madbadger4

Rod's not going away soon, and the majority of IL...

Rod's not going away soon, and the majority of IL officials and their constituants no different (never have been, probably never will be). The State of Illinois has had it "head in the sand" (or up...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-20-05, 07:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,318
Posted By madbadger4

Madison, WI (pretty much a "bike friendly" kind...

Madison, WI (pretty much a "bike friendly" kind of place) has a mandatory registration - $10.00 for a four year sticker.

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/transp/Bicycle/bikereg.html

msm
Forum: Recumbent
08-14-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,510
Posted By madbadger4

Megaman, DITTO (as to why I ride a 'bent) ! ...

Megaman,

DITTO (as to why I ride a 'bent) !

What 'bent are you riding (for trails) ?

I'm riding a Rans Stratus for city, light touring and trails; would be interested in any "trail tips"...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 01:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,851
Posted By madbadger4

Madison, WI is still way up there in my book .......

Madison, WI is still way up there in my book ....


msm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-05, 08:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,851
Posted By madbadger4

I would also agree with "noisebeam" and "va...

I would also agree with "noisebeam" and "va cyclist" - why leave anything to chance. If you feel at all as if you were being "set-up"(and I am guessing not), why push the issue ? Life's too short -...
Forum: Touring
07-24-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By madbadger4

Thank You ! I have been going around between...

Thank You !

I have been going around between the Surley LHT and Crosscheck, but I am now quite interested in this Kona (Sutra) offering; I'll be doing more commuting/city-pavement ridng) than...
Forum: Touring
07-24-05, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By madbadger4

Any problems mounting the fenders and/or rear...

Any problems mounting the fenders and/or rear rack ? I had heard that some bikes with disc brakes don't accept fenders/racks very well (lack of eyelets ??).

What size (width) tire did you go with...
Forum: Touring
07-07-05, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By madbadger4

If you ask the folks at the Trempealeau County...

If you ask the folks at the Trempealeau County Tourism Council reeeaaalll nice, they'll send you a FREE booklet called "Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Bicycle Loops"; this booklet has 14 rides mapped...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-05, 08:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,976
Posted By madbadger4

[QUOTE=JOHN J]Im with DAN0220, the surly can...

[QUOTE=JOHN J]Im with DAN0220,
the surly can be used with larger tire / fender combos than the Soma.

John,

Soma says that their Double Cross can accept up to 700 x 38 (with fenders ?); how...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,753
Posted By madbadger4

Time to add my two cents worth, in brief fashion...

Time to add my two cents worth, in brief fashion ...

NPR is not a bad thing; Marvin Kalb is not necessarily a bad person (I've never met him personally, have you ?). Mr. Kalb expressed his...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-05, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,462
Posted By madbadger4

I'll not only give you the very worst State, I'll...

I'll not only give you the very worst State, I'll give you the very worst City as well - Rockford, Illinois. If you lump together all of those who don't know the rules, those who do know them and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-05, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By madbadger4

Me too !!! I live in Rockford, IL - my wife...

Me too !!!

I live in Rockford, IL - my wife and I work in Madison, WI; we lived in Madison 1978-1984 - I'm an '82 UW-Mad grad. We hope to be moved back up to Madison by the end of this Summer -...
Forum: Touring
03-05-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By madbadger4

Northern IL / Southern Wisconsin route

I'm looking for a decent route between Rockford, IL (Northern IL) and Madison WI (South Central WI); anyone had any experience with back roads between these two cities ?

Thanks.
msm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,094
Posted By madbadger4

I'd say that you handled this situation very well...

I'd say that you handled this situation very well ......

You know, as "bike friendly" as Madison is, there are still many drivers out there who don't get it ("share the road"); it's too bad that...
Forum: Touring
02-13-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,057
Posted By madbadger4

Ron, Great advice -THANKS. I have looked at...

Ron,

Great advice -THANKS. I have looked at the Thorn while reading through "Cycling Plus" - looks like a great bike. As for the LHT color, I am (fortunately from what I hear) color blind - not...
Forum: Touring
02-13-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,057
Posted By madbadger4

If at all possible, I'd like to keep the LHT...

If at all possible, I'd like to keep the LHT "project" in the $1,000 - $1,200 price range.

Thanks.

msm
Forum: Touring
02-13-05, 01:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,057
Posted By madbadger4

Surly Long Haul Trucker

I'm looking for information on the Surley Long Haul Trucker; Surly's web site appears to indicate that this model is sold as a "frame only" bike (??). Is this the case ? What is the MSRP on this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-12-05, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,166
Posted By madbadger4

Try this link ... http://probicycle.com/ ...

Try this link ...

http://probicycle.com/

msm
Forum: Touring
02-02-05, 08:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,193
Posted By madbadger4

Ditto, thanks. msm Northern IL

Ditto, thanks.


msm
Northern IL
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-01-05, 08:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,332
Posted By madbadger4

As a UW Mad grad ('82), in the process of moving...

As a UW Mad grad ('82), in the process of moving back to Madison (still a great place to be), I am really blown away by the change in philosphy/attitude toward bicyclists, pedestrians, mass transit,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-05, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 788
Posted By madbadger4

The only 'bent LBS (in my town) went "under"...

The only 'bent LBS (in my town) went "under" 11/2004; now we have none ..... guess that means that I'm not very satisfied.

msm
Norhern, IL
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,263
Posted By madbadger4

I own a Rans Stratus (LWB), which I ride in an...

I own a Rans Stratus (LWB), which I ride in an "urban environment" @65% of my ride time ..... no different than when I rode my DF in the same environment - I'll amend that statement, by sayinghat I...
Forum: Touring
01-01-05, 08:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,234
Posted By madbadger4

Bradw, If you haven't already given this...

Bradw,

If you haven't already given this ride some thought, look into the Grand Illinois Trail ride (not entirely on "trails").

Regards,

msm
Northern IL
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-04, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,887
Posted By madbadger4

Try the "rollout" method of calculation ........

Try the "rollout" method of calculation ..... position your front wheel valve stem in the "6 o'clock" postion - mark this position on the pavement/driveway/sidewalk with chalk or a piece of tape. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-04, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,041
Posted By madbadger4

[QUOTE=vrkelley]I'm looking to build a way to...

[QUOTE=vrkelley]I'm looking to build a way to lock my bike in the garage.

I used the oversized eyebolt epoxied into my cement floor in the garage "fix" - rented a heavy duty indutrial hammer...
Forum: Recumbent
03-23-04, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,716
Posted By madbadger4

I've considered at the same choices .... very...

I've considered at the same choices .... very impressed with the Burley reputation and value. Not too thrilled with the component package, but heh, at that price, I can do some upgrading and...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-04, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,716
Posted By madbadger4

I'd be anxious to hear your opinion of the Burley...

I'd be anxious to hear your opinion of the Burley after you put on some miles ...

msm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-22-04, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By madbadger4

I'm looking at the Bell Metro - seems to meet...

I'm looking at the Bell Metro - seems to meet your qualifications.

msm
Forum: Touring
12-13-03, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,849
Posted By madbadger4

XT 48 spoke tandem hubs

I've been considering this basic set-up on my recumbent; 135mm rear spacing, I believe. How does one get that 48 spoke XT tandem hub to fit the 135mm dropout ??

Sun Rhino Lite vs. something...
Forum: Recumbent
12-06-03, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,716
Posted By madbadger4

New Burley LWB Recumbents

Although they're not in the LBS's yet(at least I don't think so), anyone have any thoughts/heard anything good or bad about the new Burley Jett Creek and Koosah LWB 'bents ??

I am very interested...
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