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Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,414
Posted By jhill44

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
Pantah (CA) ____________________________ 320.3 (as of 4/2,...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,414
Posted By jhill44

Twice now in 2024 after a 6 year commuting hiatus...

Twice now in 2024 after a 6 year commuting hiatus and 3 years off a (non-stationarily) bike altogether! Goal is 100 days in 2024.



The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83 (117mi total as of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 559,436
Posted By jhill44

First I thought the fork was flipped, but seeing...

First I thought the fork was flipped, but seeing the back brake where it is... is that intentional? Am I doing it wrong? what else am I doing wrong? Probably a lot...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,113
Posted By jhill44

WTB All Terrain I use them on my...

WTB All Terrain

I use them on my commuter(heavily modified Trek 830) and they're great. Pretty quick on dry/wet pavement, decent in the snow and slop. I have taken them on trails around here and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-12-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,601
Posted By jhill44

Welcome to bike forums

Welcome to bike forums
Forum: Commuting
01-09-15, 02:30 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,775
Posted By jhill44

I am a banker, and a genuinely nice guy.

I am a banker, and a genuinely nice guy.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-08-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By jhill44

I take side streets over the busier streets of my...

I take side streets over the busier streets of my normal commute just to avoid traffic. Slush makes the bike lanes invisible and I think cars think they are no longer in effect. It takes me longer,...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,686
Posted By jhill44

I rode today in 5 deg. with -10 wind chill and it...

I rode today in 5 deg. with -10 wind chill and it honestly wasn’t that bad. My commute is only 4 miles and I had no exposed skin. Tomorrow is -5with a -24deg wind chill forecasted for the morning in...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-05-15, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 529,456
Posted By jhill44

426752 Trek 830 Frame with mostly new parts...

426752

Trek 830 Frame with mostly new parts all around. Fork is a cromo cross fork with a BB5 disc. Rear brake is a roller cam mounted on the chainstays.
1x9 drivetrain with Sram x4.
Fender is...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 188,425
Posted By jhill44

6 degrees! New cold weather record for me!...

6 degrees! New cold weather record for me! Otherwise uneventful. Happy New Years y'all!
Forum: Commuting
12-30-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 32,460
Posted By jhill44

I get that, I'm not shaking my fist at anyone for...

I get that, I'm not shaking my fist at anyone for doing it, and I've never called anyone out for it. The thread is about what annoys you, that annoys me. Otherwise I like sharing the road with other...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 32,460
Posted By jhill44

Yeah, but if you're already stopped there, and...

Yeah, but if you're already stopped there, and someone rides in front of you to stop, did they think I wasn't gonna go when the light turns green?
Forum: Commuting
12-30-14, 12:59 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 32,460
Posted By jhill44

Is it not annoying to have someone stop in front...

Is it not annoying to have someone stop in front of you?
Forum: Commuting
12-29-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 32,460
Posted By jhill44

People who see you are stopped at a red light,...

People who see you are stopped at a red light, and stop in front of you... Better than the yahoos who just blow the red lights though. Oh and people who trackstand with reckless abandon.
Forum: Commuting
12-16-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,259
Posted By jhill44

I typically see a handful of cyclists on my...

I typically see a handful of cyclists on my commute, but rarely anyone who looks like they want a race haha. Strava is fun because you hit the same segments every day and try to beat your time....
Forum: Commuting
12-15-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,259
Posted By jhill44

My commute is a race every day. Strava segments...

My commute is a race every day. Strava segments make my 4 mile ride to work an all out sprint.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 151,217
Posted By jhill44

20 degrees, light wind Head - Balaclava,...

20 degrees, light wind

Head - Balaclava, helmet, impact resistant safetey glasses (good for blocking the wind, low light)
torso - under armor, patagonia fleece, moosejaw softshell jacket
hands -...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,425,372
Posted By jhill44

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
11-26-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,425,372
Posted By jhill44

419782 Bike is a 1988 Trek 830 frame that I...

419782

Bike is a 1988 Trek 830 frame that I bought off eBay as new old stock, meaning it had never been built into a bike.
Fork is a cro-mo disc cross fork. Brake is a BB5.
All parts were new or...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-26-14, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By jhill44

Ok, rigged up something for the front too....

Ok, rigged up something for the front too. Plastic came from an old protien tub, zip tied into place with some inner tube to protect the frame.
419774

419775
Also, the rear fender failed...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-25-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By jhill44

Post your homemade fenders (or other homemade wintery stuff)

Hey everyone,

Just rigged up a sweet rear fender that I wanted to show off. Still working on a solution for the front end.
419691

The plastic is from a large laundry detergent jug, heated...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,108
Posted By jhill44

As a Costco member myself, I hope they process...

As a Costco member myself, I hope they process his return with a smile and hearty handshake. I don't see how his situation affects anyone else, in any way, at all.
Forum: Commuting
11-06-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,108
Posted By jhill44

This is crazy, if Costco lets the guy return his...

This is crazy, if Costco lets the guy return his belt, in exchange for another size, where is the harm in that? Costco's return policy lets you do that, so the poor guy isn't breaking any laws or...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,108
Posted By jhill44

Good for him if he wants to exchange his belt,...

Good for him if he wants to exchange his belt, why would he want to buy the same belt twice? Why do you care so much?
Forum: Commuting
11-05-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,108
Posted By jhill44

Yeah, but that's between him and the good people...

Yeah, but that's between him and the good people of Costco.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,108
Posted By jhill44

He want's a smaller size.

He want's a smaller size.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,619
Posted By jhill44

I ride legally and stop at all traffic lights and...

I ride legally and stop at all traffic lights and stop signs. Even a simple track stand at a stop sign to let a car go by speaks volumes about the cycling community/ Even if there's nobody around....
Forum: Commuting
06-13-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,421
Posted By jhill44

I ran over a rat once late at night. The thing...

I ran over a rat once late at night. The thing ran in front of me and, instead of continuing to safety, turned around and ran right under my front wheel. I heard a squeak and a crunch and he wasn't...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,283
Posted By jhill44

My thoughts exactly Thanks for the input all. I...

My thoughts exactly
Thanks for the input all. I didn't realize this was such a big topic. I think I'll start the process of piecing my old steel frame into a single speed commuter. It can double as...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,283
Posted By jhill44

Why have a winter bike?

Hello all,

I'm a long time rider, who just recently started riding to work with the nice weather we've been having in Chicago. After about a month of it, I'm totally hooked and can't bring myself...
Forum: Triathlon
02-15-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By jhill44

New triathlon blog/site

Hey guys,
this is something I started recently, let me know what you think. what are some ideas of things I can post or topics you would like to hear about.
Thanks
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By jhill44

Ultegra Clamp on FD

I'm thinking of buying a new frame because it's on sale and I don't hold money well. I currently ride an '02 Cannondale Caad4 with an Ultegra 9 speed drivetrain. The new frame takes a braze on FD and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,200
Posted By jhill44

thanks, I bought because i don't like riding my...

thanks, I bought because i don't like riding my road bike on campus and (gasp) lock it to a bike rack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,200
Posted By jhill44

1977 Schwinn Caliente

Hello,
I just bought a 1977 Schwinn Caliente off Craigslist for $40. It is Chicago made, has very little rust, and all original parts.
It has the Schwinn positron shifters and a once piece...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22,355
Views: 4,700,332
Posted By jhill44

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/1468096867.ht...

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/1468096867.html

this is hardcore (just so there's no confusion)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,691,313
Posted By jhill44

http://mzhang.ipsodox.com/temp/linear1.jpg ...

http://mzhang.ipsodox.com/temp/linear1.jpg
Thinking about riding this bike makes me want to roll headfirst into the sidewalk
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,003
Posted By jhill44

http://archive.perfectduluthday.com/beating-a-dead...

http://archive.perfectduluthday.com/beating-a-dead-horse.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-09, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,670
Posted By jhill44

I expected this to be about some bike related beer

I expected this to be about some bike related beer
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 745
Posted By jhill44

ditto

ditto
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,742
Posted By jhill44

It's nice bike, the walmart saddle does not do it...

It's nice bike, the walmart saddle does not do it justice i'm sorry
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,742
Posted By jhill44

And I said "rectum? damn near killed...

And I said "rectum? damn near killed him!"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

yes i know what he's talking about, I've read...

yes i know what he's talking about, I've read sheldon's entire website almost, you don't need to search for me I know how to internet. what's this forum for if not for asking advice?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

Sorry i don't know everything there is to know...

Sorry i don't know everything there is to know about bikes, why did i dare ask for advice on a fourm? I should have just known, all i asked for is an opinion not a condecending bike snob.I can tell...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

thats the exact same gearing i have, i have a...

thats the exact same gearing i have, i have a nikishi "American eagle" it's fun. My friend has a Schwinn world that he named Napoleon because 1852 is when napoleon became an emperor (18t in the back...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

Yeah the BB is not sealed, when can i buy a short...

Yeah the BB is not sealed, when can i buy a short sealed one? I should have clarified this, The crank arm does not have a spider, It is welded directly to the outside chainring. thanks for the input...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

ok well for now i'm riding it as is. I did not...

ok well for now i'm riding it as is. I did not try to ride the cranks off. I might take it up to the shop and ask them about it. The non drive side on the spindle is not that much shorter than the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By jhill44

Square taper, am I doing it rite?

Hello,
Ok after destroying a pair of cottered cranks (terrible for fixed riding and dangerous too) i bought a cheap double crankset (sugio idol) and bottom bracket off of ebay. I put it together and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 26,062
Posted By jhill44

dude don't wrap your bars because "the man" is...

dude don't wrap your bars because "the man" is making you.

j.k. if your palms sweat even a little bit or it's rained in the past 2 days then you're gonna be sliding all over them tape that thing
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,742
Posted By jhill44

Not really, it is a steel frame anyway, but i...

Not really, it is a steel frame anyway, but i don't think that it does.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,742
Posted By jhill44

the same concept but out of a $9 can from...

the same concept but out of a $9 can from autozone. The brand is Duplicolor and it actually is pretty tough against bike racks, locks, and everyday scratches if you put about 5 coats on. it comes in...
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