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Forum: Commuting
11-18-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,700
Posted By sci_femme

Riding by a gas station and flipping a mental...

Riding by a gas station and flipping a mental finger at people flying occupied aircraft into occupied buildings. And imagining their heads assplode at the sight of MAWIL getting from A to B by the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-17, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,788
Posted By sci_femme

May I suggest taking up knitting? Hands holding...

May I suggest taking up knitting? Hands holding the needles holding the fork are not.

Worked for me.

SF
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,949
Posted By sci_femme

Wax, gentlemen, wax. Epidural is optional.

Wax, gentlemen, wax. Epidural is optional.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,442
Posted By sci_femme

Helmet is to protect your brain cells, not to...

Helmet is to protect your brain cells, not to make a fashion statement - that's coming from a woman.[QUOTE=kalash74;19476192] I've been riding around without one, and it's a risk everyday....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,298
Posted By sci_femme

My bike is stored inside leaning against...

My bike is stored inside leaning against remodeled kitchen peninsula. Nobody says anything because I am a wife. Rank has its privileges.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,377
Posted By sci_femme

You desecrated your noble steed with a kickstand?

You desecrated your noble steed with a kickstand?
Forum: Commuting
03-08-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,346
Posted By sci_femme

Hydrate before exercise and during exercise, even...

Hydrate before exercise and during exercise, even if you do not feel thirsty. And foam roller can't hold a candle to a massage by a SO.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,777
Posted By sci_femme

My youngest held off getting his driver's license...

My youngest held off getting his driver's license till 18 and zipped everywhere by bike (custom-built steel single speed that he finagled in lieu of driver's license). He is so conditioned to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-16, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,032
Posted By sci_femme

No worries - there is a fair number of roadies...

No worries - there is a fair number of roadies with identity crisis, riding in SPDs just because they like it.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 47,074
Posted By sci_femme

Old cotton clothes, socks and tighty-whiteys are...

Old cotton clothes, socks and tighty-whiteys are becoming rags. Used rags are becoming kindling in the back yard fire pit for a romantic evening with DH in front of the fire.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-16, 05:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,205
Posted By sci_femme

My high school son floated the idea of fixed gear...

My high school son floated the idea of fixed gear to bomb around town. Mommy said "Not until your kids are grown and we are in the ground". He got steel SS with both brakes instead, built for him. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-16, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,205
Posted By sci_femme

Felt and Fuji make road bikes in 26' tires,...

Felt and Fuji make road bikes in 26' tires, market them as junior bikes and price accordingly. Tire selection will be limited, of course, but it is worth a look.
Forum: Commuting
02-04-16, 12:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,198
Posted By sci_femme

Specialized Propero, previous model. S-works...

Specialized Propero, previous model. S-works would be too she-Fred.
Forum: Commuting
02-04-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,017
Posted By sci_femme

Nothing with Gordon-Levitt is ever mediocre.

Nothing with Gordon-Levitt is ever mediocre.
Forum: Southeast
12-27-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By sci_femme

Welcome, Rob. I am a commuter: Winter...

Welcome, Rob. I am a commuter: Winter Park-Millenia and back. Commuting forum is awwwesome
Forum: Commuting
12-02-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,495
Posted By sci_femme

For my 30 mi RT commute I always wear bike...

For my 30 mi RT commute I always wear bike specific clothes. Last year tights and long sleeve baselayer were pretty much the only thing that kept me out of ER when I had a major spill. It was a...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,084
Posted By sci_femme

Oh, WOW! I was about to tell OP that fenders in...

Oh, WOW! I was about to tell OP that fenders in Florida are useless- all they do in subtropical downpour is directing a torrent at your toes- and then you posted THIS!!!
Forum: Commuting
11-23-15, 09:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

You will get a kick out of The Incredible Bread...

You will get a kick out of The Incredible Bread Machine by R. W. Grant.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

It has been said that any preferential treatment...

It has been said that any preferential treatment for some is an automatic discrimination for others. When I need a root canal I want my DDS to come from top 2% of his pre-dental, not top 10% with...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,693
Posted By sci_femme

Environmental field, saving Mother Earth at my...

Environmental field, saving Mother Earth at my desk 9 to 5. Zero patience for tree-huggers.
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

Is there an emoticon for High Five?

Is there an emoticon for High Five?
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

To @Sullalto...

To @Sullalto (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=368637), @cooker (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=36292), @jfowler85 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=175367) et al. - I was not...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

An don't you just loooove it when economists and...

An don't you just loooove it when economists and the like confuse correlation and causality just about any time they publish some new and exciting findings?
Forum: Commuting
11-18-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,488
Posted By sci_femme

Dear friend - your privileged socioeconomic...

Dear friend - your privileged socioeconomic bubble is a result of choices and decisions you have made throughout your life. As is his. And it does not have to be anything drastic, just many small...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,799
Posted By sci_femme

Me three. The only shame is being inept enough to...

Me three. The only shame is being inept enough to fix a minor mechanical like a flat or broken chain. Everything else - that's what husbands, SUVs and LBSs are for.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,011
Posted By sci_femme

Touring bike or cyclocross - they are designed to...

Touring bike or cyclocross - they are designed to play in less than ideal conditions. As far as IGH is concerned - derailleurs are not all that scary. Good luck.

SF
Forum: Commuting
08-27-15, 04:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,442
Posted By sci_femme

I am riding with Lezyne Deca Drive and love it...

I am riding with Lezyne Deca Drive and love it self-contained design.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-15, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,543
Posted By sci_femme

While we re sorting out whether it is 2009 or...

While we re sorting out whether it is 2009 or 2012 - I am a very happy long distance commuter on 2008 comp, very similar to 2009. 2009 was pretty much the last year when it was possible to have...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-15, 02:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,197
Posted By sci_femme

Giant Escape is a very competent and tough...

Giant Escape is a very competent and tough commuter bike. I got one for my son and he rides the heck out of it. Takes fenders and rack.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,326
Posted By sci_femme

Massively weird combo. I can not quite decide...

Massively weird combo. I can not quite decide whether to have a red wine or a white one with it.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-15, 10:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,326
Posted By sci_femme

Stanley FTW!

Stanley FTW!
Forum: Commuting
08-01-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,378
Posted By sci_femme

Hair is overrated. I was fortunate to find a...

Hair is overrated. I was fortunate to find a great stylist who looked at hair texture (straight, fine an thick), questioned me at length what lifestyle I have and gave me a great haircut that grows...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-15, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,589
Posted By sci_femme

Hmmmm... You have a shower at work - in...

Hmmmm... You have a shower at work - in bike-speak you are an equivalent of a 1-percenter. And you kvetch about not being able to store toiletries overnight? My head just azzploded.....
Forum: Commuting
03-15-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,715
Posted By sci_femme

I have good experience with conti 4-seasons 28...

I have good experience with conti 4-seasons 28 mm, folding. My commute takes me through less than desirable neighborhood where bike lane is littered with just about anything, broken glass is a...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,929
Posted By sci_femme

And straps do not whistle at speed.

And straps do not whistle at speed.
Forum: Southeast
01-20-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,133
Posted By sci_femme

LocoMotion in Winter Park closed?!?!?!

Rode past on Friday - all good, rode past today - all empty. Facebook says closed as of last Sunday, the 18th. What happened?

Practically Winter Park institution. Was my go to shop for nigh on two...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,840
Posted By sci_femme

sci_femme = geek chick.

sci_femme = geek chick.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,916
Posted By sci_femme

Welcome to the forum! As fellow Central...

Welcome to the forum!

As fellow Central Floridian (Orlando) with 30 mi RT commute I would not recommend cycling every day of the week in the summer. I tried and by day 4 I was stupid with heat...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-14, 04:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,954
Posted By sci_femme

Light Athena, roads are all asphalt of wildly...

Light Athena, roads are all asphalt of wildly different quality, no snow, torrential rains half the year. Posting out of the saddle on every pothole, rail road, bump, but that has more to do with...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-14, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,954
Posted By sci_femme

Beg to differ - I get 3K out of 4 seasons 700x28

Beg to differ - I get 3K out of 4 seasons 700x28
Forum: Commuting
10-20-14, 04:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,325
Posted By sci_femme

My problem would be drivers making right turn...

My problem would be drivers making right turn from Hickory to Lebanon northbound. At acute angle a cyclist is not even going to register...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-14, 04:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,504
Posted By sci_femme

Slight correction - at 30 mi RT ride quality...

Slight correction - at 30 mi RT ride quality comes close second, if not a priority. Punctures happen more often or less often, but a tire with bad feel sucks every time.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-14, 04:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,983
Posted By sci_femme

79

79
Forum: Commuting
10-19-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,504
Posted By sci_femme

And long-wearing too - I get about 3K out of the...

And long-wearing too - I get about 3K out of the pair

SF
Forum: Commuting
10-12-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By sci_femme

Tires - give Continental 4-seasons 700x28 a whirl...

Tires - give Continental 4-seasons 700x28 a whirl - very nice ride combined with stupendous wet traction and puncture protection. Spendy, tho.

Rack - Tortec Supertour, also serves as rear fender...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,155
Posted By sci_femme

Here in Florida we wrote a definitive book on...

Here in Florida we wrote a definitive book on sweating. After each ride I put a folded paper towel to soaked pads and straps to wick as much moisture as possible, so pads and straps dry faster. This...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,547
Posted By sci_femme

Go Jens! He was the third in claiming first...

Go Jens!

He was the third in claiming first climb, and other two pretty much conceded sprint to him, so it made sense to go into solo breakaway when he really warmed up in order not to share. The...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,603
Posted By sci_femme

OYL confuses people. They do not take bell...

OYL confuses people. They do not take bell seriously - it is associated with child's bike. I found that simple "watch out" is very effective in moving people away from the source of the noise - me.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,377
Posted By sci_femme

Take it easy and acclimate. This spring I went on...

Take it easy and acclimate. This spring I went on business trip to South Louisiana and gave my lungs a rest from all the Central Florida humidity. Meanwhile my colleague from Colorado division felt...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Posted By sci_femme

a. wrap the bars for comfort and wear non-padded...

a. wrap the bars for comfort and wear non-padded gloves.

b. work on core strength.

c. check the overall fit.

Good luck

SF
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