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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-19-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,405
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I guess i have the right to say something then......

I guess i have the right to say something then... 400+ miles and 20,000 ft of climbing in a week. Yeah I ride an ebike to work all the time.



What exactly is it meant for.. maybe I've got it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,901
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Is that a UFO above the bike ?

Is that a UFO above the bike ?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,464
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I really don't believe that it's just Walmart...

I really don't believe that it's just Walmart that sells made in china. Start turning over the packages in other stores. Pretty much everything is made in china or some third world country anymore....
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,464
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Well to report back... they work really, really...

Well to report back... they work really, really well.

Black shiny ice that you can't even walk on.... no problema. You have to turn surprisingly hard to get much slippage. Be careful when you...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,464
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

huh ? I think pretty much everything is made...

huh ?

I think pretty much everything is made in China anymore.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,464
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Studded Tires available at Walmart

I had posted this in the commuting forum a few days ago and thought it might be of interest here..

the Rand Ice Breakers studded tires at Wal Mart are actually repackaged Kenda Klondike tires. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,075
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I don't really think the people are anti-dog. I...

I don't really think the people are anti-dog. I think people are anti-dog-owners-that-fail-to-control-their-dangerous-animals.

If you want to keep a dog, I think you have to control your dog. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,600
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I used one of these for the first time today and...

I used one of these for the first time today and was well pleased with the face protection, but not too hot overall. Wore with goggles because it was snowing and 20f this am.
...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Nothing is for certain I suppose. I'll post back...

Nothing is for certain I suppose. I'll post back after 2-3 seasons and let you know how they wear :lol:

Since everything is made in China these days anyhow, I'm not even convinced that the...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-08, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Kenda Klondike XT studs at Wal-Mart

Just thought I would share.. the Rand Ice Breakers studded tires at Wal Mart are actually repackaged Kenda Klondike tires. I got the 26x2.1's for $39 each. Not too bad for 250+ carbide tipped...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,527
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Found a purse that someone else had obviously...

Found a purse that someone else had obviously stolen and dumped the contents in the street after taking the money. Picked it all up including keys, wallet with credit cards, license, and etc. Drove...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,651
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

The best part of this whole thread: Calling...

The best part of this whole thread:

Calling the Safety Nannies ...Safety Nannies.
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,288,279
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Ugh, had to drive today for the first time in a...

Ugh, had to drive today for the first time in a couple months. Was really strange... and people drive like idiots. Much better attitude when I get to work after riding in :)
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,962
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

-You own bike tires that have studs. - You...

-You own bike tires that have studs.

- You cut your hair extra short to avoid helmet head

- You can ride a different bike every day for at least a week,
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Congratulations on your first ride. That's a...

Congratulations on your first ride. That's a pretty good distance for the first round, even if you have the route correct :)

And for all first time commuters, you get the rules to commute by......
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,294
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

This forum spins at weird angles some days. ...

This forum spins at weird angles some days.

Surprised that nobody recommended gentle massaging to bring back bloodflow the to impacted area. :lol:
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,535
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I think that I will have to disagree with this. ...

I think that I will have to disagree with this.

:popcorn
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,288,279
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Streets were wet and messy this morning from...

Streets were wet and messy this morning from overnight storms. Cooler temps this morning. Wore my shell on the way in for the first time in a long time.

I have a bike with fenders on order. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 753
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I have about 1000' of climbing in my round trip. ...

I have about 1000' of climbing in my round trip. [12.5 miles]

It's really really easy, in fact I don't even have to pedal...
{As long as I remember to charge my battery lol } :)

When I was...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,218
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

The squirrels are daring, cunning, and fast. ...

The squirrels are daring, cunning, and fast. They can zip out and back in a flash. I've had them run between bikes, but never between the wheels[yet].

The rabbits are just stupid... they run out...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,200
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Rules for new commuters: ~Just do it... then...

Rules for new commuters:

~Just do it... then just keep doing it
~Ride It Like You Stole It
~Keep The Rubber Side Down [This one is of critical importance!]
~When you start talking youself out...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,082
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

You don't have a cell phone she could have called...

You don't have a cell phone she could have called ?

-10 points for not letting her know you were goofing off and going to be late.

I either IM or Call my GF when I'm in route to work or home. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,903
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I can't for the life of me figure out how a seat...

I can't for the life of me figure out how a seat that is as hard as a rock can be so comfortable.

5,000 miles on my B-17 and it looks like the day it came out of the box. If I sell the bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

What is the real benefit of clipless ? I quit...

What is the real benefit of clipless ? I quit using them and got to work just as easy and in the same timeframe. I think maybe if you are racing....

I don't shave my legs either LOL
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 972
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

No, it's not "Nice and Normal" out there. People...

No, it's not "Nice and Normal" out there. People are freaking idiots and will kill you if you give them the chance.

More on the story....
DUI ? Suspended license ? Yeah, people are idiots.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 972
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Truck Hits 3 Bicycles, 2 Dead

http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/26363739.html#comments

Colorado Springs police tell 11 News 2 people are dead after a truck hit three people riding bikes on the west side of Colorado Springs.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,503
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

+++++ [INFINITY] It is sooo nice to ride in...

+++++ [INFINITY]

It is sooo nice to ride in short sleeves.
I do not miss lobster claw gloves and stinky balacava.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,023
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Wait until you tip over in front of a car coming...

Wait until you tip over in front of a car coming up to the intersection.

You will probably decide that the 18 nano seconds and the uber cool points you gain by using the clipless pedals aren't...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Rules for new commuters: ~Just do it... then...

Rules for new commuters:

~Just do it... then just keep doing it
~Ride It Like You Stole It
~Keep The Rubber Side Down [This one is of critical importance!]
~When you start talking youself out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 34,982
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I gained a lot weight when I started cycling. I...

I gained a lot weight when I started cycling. I started cycling at the same time I quit smoking. I was 5'11" 169# with 32" waist forever while choking down cigarettes.

As soon as I quit I gained...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,518
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

The results show: Teenagers are slackers and...

The results show:
Teenagers are slackers and don't ride.
or
Teenagers don't have jobs to commute to.
or
Teenagers don't have jobs that they can post to bikeforums from.
or
....or don't post on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,679
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Yeah, you have to wonder who's minivan he smashed...

Yeah, you have to wonder who's minivan he smashed the windows out of with his U-Lock on the previous block.

Looks like the police were waiting for him and he was trying to evade them by going...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

You are bad at math :lol:

You are bad at math :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-08, 12:15 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 34,573
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

These guys run like NY city messengers. They...

These guys run like NY city messengers.
They move like cats.

Their skills on a bike are pretty awesome really...regardless of their disrespect of the law.

Yeah, It's a bit too high risk...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,412
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

When I ride with the pod on low, it actually...

When I ride with the pod on low, it actually seems like I can hear traffic better at speed. The buds cut down or eliminate the wind noise enough to improve the hearing for ambient sound. Sounds...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,260
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I used to have issues with cars all the time when...

I used to have issues with cars all the time when I first started commuting several years ago.

Now, it's fairly uncommon.
Either:
I ride better now [Probably],
Care Less [Most Likely],...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,637
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Bicycling magazine seems to be nothing more than...

Bicycling magazine seems to be nothing more than articles [reviews that are actually advertisments ] on why you should buy the $6,000 bikes shown on the paid advertsiments.

The articles [ads] that...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Rules for new commuters: ~Just do it... then...

Rules for new commuters:

~Just do it... then just keep doing it
~Ride It Like You Stole It
~Keep The Rubber Side Down [This one is of critical importance!]
~When you start talking youself out...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I tend to take the lane more often when I drive...

I tend to take the lane more often when I drive the car.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,288,279
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Saw a young buck nibbling on someones flowers on...

Saw a young buck nibbling on someones flowers on the way in. We just looked at each other as I passed within 5 feet of him.

He didn't care that I was coming by and I didn't care that he was...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,503
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Speak for your self... I embrace the culture...

Speak for your self...

I embrace the culture that doesn't have to wear spandex in order to get to the office on a bike. Utility cycling is the piece that Americans seem to be missing.

Cycling...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-21-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

WHAT ? You can't post that without at least...

WHAT ?

You can't post that without at least a little bit of the back story. :popcorn
Forum: Commuting
07-18-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,647
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

It looks cute anyways... the girls will like it...

It looks cute anyways... the girls will like it :love:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-18-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,692
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Only if they used 100% of the funds for building...

Only if they used 100% of the funds for building Bicycle Infastructure.

I little trip through the Way Back machine takes me to a time when the sticker and bike registration cost $.25 and they did...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,639
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

acquitted They said that the cyclists...

acquitted

They said that the cyclists swerved in front of the truck...the jury believed them I guess. Maybe they did but it sure seems strange for a seasoned distance rider.

Sad
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,039
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

I do too... that's what my road bike is for. ...

I do too... that's what my road bike is for.

This is the Commuting fourm. I like getting to work and not having to shower and change after I ...commute. :commute:
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Rules for new commuters: ~Just do it... then...

Rules for new commuters:

~Just do it... then just keep doing it
~Ride It Like You Stole It
~Keep The Rubber Side Down [This one is of critical importance!]
~When you start talking youself out...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,039
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

+1 Optibikes are the bloated cadillacs of...

+1

Optibikes are the bloated cadillacs of ebikes. Buy a motor kit and build your own from any junker you have kicking around the house.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,039
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Not really... my stable has an electric. I...

Not really... my stable has an electric.
I can ride to work in my dockers and work shirt.
No changing, shower, or screwing around necessary.
It gets Mon - Fri duty while the road bikes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,939
Posted By MyPC8MyBrain

Thanks OP for the info.. seriously. I haven't...

Thanks OP for the info.. seriously. I haven't felt my 4th toe since I got back from Ride the Rockies. [A month ago LOL]

You have inspired me to stop hoping that it will fix itself and actually...
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