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Forum: Commuting
10-21-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

PennyTheDog I was wicked lucky. Dude was driving...

PennyTheDog I was wicked lucky. Dude was driving a car, not a truck, and he slammed on his brakes right before he t-boned me, so his bumper hit the bike below the frame and fork. Wheels were toast,...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

My Surly Straggler, a bike barely alive: ...

My Surly Straggler, a bike barely alive:


http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/IMG_1159.jpg


I rebuilt it. I have the technology. I made it better than it was.


Better:
Forum: Commuting
08-17-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

@downwinded...

@downwinded (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=328212) There must be a joke here that I'm not getting, but ok. Rear wheel came stock on my old Kona Fire Mt, which I stripped down to build up my...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-14, 04:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Lug Before I moved into a house with a garage,...

Lug Before I moved into a house with a garage, the only bikes that I considered owning were bikes that I could fit in my apartment, and could be carried up a flight of stairs; I've never considered...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-14, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

I bought another bike! I think that I might have...

I bought another bike! I think that I might have a bicycle addiction. My lady definitely thinks that I have an addiction. Behold the QE2:
...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-14, 12:51 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Thanks for the condolences, y'all. Got the wrist...

Thanks for the condolences, y'all. Got the wrist x-rayed this afternoon, and there's no break. Bike shop is pretty backed up, couldn't inspect the frame today, but at a glance the shop tech was...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-14, 12:49 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Thanks for the condolences, y'all. Got the wrist...

Thanks for the condolences, y'all. Got the wrist x-rayed this afternoon, and there's no break. Bike shop is pretty backed up, couldn't inspect the frame today, but at a glance the shop tech was...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Recently changed up a few things on the...

Recently changed up a few things on the Straggler...

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/IMG_1159.jpg

The traction pins on my old pedals were wearing down, so I picked up a new...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 04:33 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

I think it's great, but I lack a frame of...

I think it's great, but I lack a frame of reference; I've only ever bike commuted here, South Lake Tahoe, CA, and Bend, OR (which is the gold standard of the three). I've been commuting here on and...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-14, 01:42 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Thanks! Like I said, those handlebars are super...

Thanks! Like I said, those handlebars are super comfortable. If you haven't recently ridden an upright bike with a leather saddle, you might be missing out; it's like an armchair with pedals.



...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-14, 03:38 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

My lady's Surly Cross Check: ...

My lady's Surly Cross Check:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/IMG_1067-1.jpg

I know that I posted this bike a few pages ago, but I really wanted to show it off again,...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 02:09 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

My wife's new commuter: ...

My wife's new commuter:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/IMG_1019.jpg



That's a fine looking whip, Fizz, fast and functional. Cool t-thirt, too.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Thanks! Bike is set up with Nashbar CR2 cranks,...

Thanks! Bike is set up with Nashbar CR2 cranks, running a Salsa Crossing Guard in place of the outer ring, and a 42 tooth Salsa chainring for the inner ring. Chainring is a regular 8/9/10 speed...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-14, 01:06 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

After a few days of riding, I whole heartedly...

After a few days of riding, I whole heartedly concur. This feels like a completely different bike.



65er, you should just start a thread that features nothing but your own bikes. Not only are...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Monkey light...

Monkey light (http://www.monkeylectric.com/m210_bike_light)
Forum: Commuting
04-14-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

...bring on the road bike! Frame is Surly...

...bring on the road bike! Frame is Surly Straggler, built up with the components from my old Nashbar X.

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/IMG_0950.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Welcome to Anchorage! The black dog is a Pit...

Welcome to Anchorage! The black dog is a Pit Bull-Boxer mix, I think; rescued dogs rarely come with papers. If you plan on walking or biking regularly in the winter, invest in some studded grippers...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

RubeRad, MUPs are mixed blessing. All winter...

RubeRad, MUPs are mixed blessing. All winter traffic is sparse, mostly skiers either plodding along in the classic tracks or skating hard down the main lane, with enough room for all; but come summer...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Well, it finally happened: I jumped aboard the...

Well, it finally happened: I jumped aboard the fat bike bandwagon. Surly Necromancer, limited edition yellow Rolling Darryl rims, Alfine 8 hub, 45 North Dillinger tires.

Drive side (pannier set as...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Seasonal changes. From this: ...

Seasonal changes.

From this:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/bmblB.jpg

To this:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/cbike.jpg
Forum: Commuting
12-12-11, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Ooo la la!

Ooo la la!
Forum: Commuting
12-09-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

The first four bikes that I've bought/built were...

The first four bikes that I've bought/built were named Fatty Lumpkin, Asfaloth, Bill the Pony, and Oliphaunt. The roadie was going to be Ancalagon, as I'd originally planned to build it up all black,...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

The road bike, with new pedals, shorter (and...

The road bike, with new pedals, shorter (and uglier) stem, and changed over to a 1x8 drivetrain. It must say something about how big of a safety dork you are when you sacrifice your highest speed...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/...

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/wtf.jpg

It's a WTF, indeed. Size is 53 inches.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Yeah, Monkey Lights...

Yeah, Monkey Lights (http://www.monkeylectric.com/m132s.htm). 16 colors and 9 patterns, of which you can choose what you want displayed, and they're fully water and weather-proof. Great active side...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 12:57 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Oh my goodness. If you passed me while riding...

Oh my goodness. If you passed me while riding that bike, I'd probably give you a wolf whistle, which would be weird as I'm not gay. But I'm kinda gay for your bike (I love yellow). :o
Forum: Commuting
11-29-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Finally received cable guides from Van Dessel,...

Finally received cable guides from Van Dessel, after three months of trying. Found bar wrap and grips that match the frame, waxed the frame, wrapped the top tubes to protect the paint (which chips...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-11, 04:47 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

My fiancé (girlfriend at the time) used to live...

My fiancé (girlfriend at the time) used to live in a neighborhood where one of the exits was up a short little 12% grade hill (we measured after a discussion as to the steepness of said hill). I used...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-11, 12:58 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

+1. The stickers, mismatched parts, and rainbow...

+1. The stickers, mismatched parts, and rainbow chain come together in a fun, eclectic style. I'd ride it. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
10-30-11, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Looks good to me. Are you running that 3 speed...

Looks good to me. Are you running that 3 speed IGH/dyno hub in the back? That always struck my as a genius design, IGH + a dyno. And with only three speeds, I might be able to keep up with you,...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

LOL, but we don't get paid for recycling up here....

LOL, but we don't get paid for recycling up here. It almost costs more to ship it out than it's worth, and they won't even take bottles anymore since the recession knocked the bottom out of the...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

They're just miffed that, despite their $25,000,...

They're just miffed that, despite their $25,000, environmentally-conscious, "green" *coughcoalnuclearfishkillinghydroelectricallypoweredtoxicbatterycontainingstopgapmeasurecough* vehicle, you are...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

@tractorlegs: She's a head turner fo' sho',...

@tractorlegs:

She's a head turner fo' sho', but I'm not sure that I would call her beautiful; the pics don't really show how obnoxiously bright the paint job is. Cool, but not classy, you know?...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

I won a Van Dessel WTF frameset of of Ebay back...

I won a Van Dessel WTF frameset of of Ebay back in July, and switched everything over from the 29er frame that I'd been commuting on. I love this thing, even though it weighs a ton and turns like a...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

I like it, it's got alot of character. Which...

I like it, it's got alot of character. Which frame bag is that?
Forum: Commuting
10-18-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling...

Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling on my first homebuilt wheels:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/yellow2.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Fizzaly, that bike looks dope as hell! Nice work,...

Fizzaly, that bike looks dope as hell! Nice work, I like the rude boy head badge. Is that a 3 speed fixed hub? I don't see a coaster arm.
Forum: Commuting
07-19-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Looks like a sweet work ride, but if that's your...

Looks like a sweet work ride, but if that's your war ride then you're gonna lose:

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/battlebike.jpg

Unless you've got something stashed away in...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

That's one beautiful ride, wasabi.

That's one beautiful ride, wasabi.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-11, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/...

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy157/dgridley/grocery_run.jpg

With summer tires (Big Apples, 2.0 in front and 2.35 in the rear). Changed grips from old neon yellow Tiogas (which were total...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-11, 05:23 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

If you want to buy them for the reflectivity,...

If you want to buy them for the reflectivity, you'd do better to buy tires with reflective sidewalls, or to apply reflective tape to your current rim. The reflectivity of the Halo rims is kind of...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-11, 02:05 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Must be downhill both ways for you, eh?

Must be downhill both ways for you, eh?
Forum: Commuting
12-30-10, 02:41 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

^^^ Nice rig!

^^^
Nice rig!
Forum: Commuting
12-21-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Awwww, look at its wittle wheelsies! :D

Awwww, look at its wittle wheelsies! :D
Forum: Commuting
12-17-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Northern hemisphere + December + planetary axial...

Northern hemisphere + December + planetary axial tilt. :D

-10F here today. My fingers are still thawing, so I'm typing this with my nose.
Forum: Commuting
12-17-10, 05:32 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Johnnnyc, if that first pic is a shot of your...

Johnnnyc, if that first pic is a shot of your commute, then I'm mad jealous. But I'm definitely not jealous of your very pretty hipster velo, rocking neither brakes nor foot retention (although I am...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-10, 03:47 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Man, you come in here looking for bike pr0n, only...

Man, you come in here looking for bike pr0n, only to find bike snuff instead. :(

Glad that you came out alive and not too broken, and I hope that your frame is OK. In a better world the insurance...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-10, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

On slow bikes, cruisers and uprights. The gearing...

On slow bikes, cruisers and uprights. The gearing and body positioning on Deshi's bike wanna go fast, can easily go faster than any cruiser or dutch granny bike.



Yet, despite it's...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

Fine, you're not running brakeless for fashion....

Fine, you're not running brakeless for fashion. Every other fixter might be, but not you.

Let me guess, you were also into fixies before they became cool, yes?
Forum: Commuting
12-11-10, 02:01 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By GriddleCakes

I see people driving around everyday, stuffing...

I see people driving around everyday, stuffing their fat faces full of Taco Bell and the like and surviving, but that doesn't make it a good idea. I know a few (very stupid) folk who still drink and...
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