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Forum: Living Car Free
05-03-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 53,675
Posted By Antaresia

my first bike, an 80's CCM mixte. It's showing...

my first bike, an 80's CCM mixte. It's showing it's age and steel rims remove a lot of it's practicality (I live in a rainy city). I only keep it for biking to skeezy areas because I don't care so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,712
Posted By Antaresia

bad eyesight sunglass-solutions

For those of us who have less than 20/20, I was wondering what you all do for sun protection. I already know I can't deal with contacts, but if you want to list any pros or cons of your preferred...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-23-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,550
Posted By Antaresia

car-free lady here weighing in. Most major...

car-free lady here weighing in.

Most major life-changes are going to change you're attractiveness, both ways. Like if you got a mowhawk, sure you'd be unattractive to some ladies, but now a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,209
Posted By Antaresia

Meanwhile in Canada: No C&C, everyone is...

Meanwhile in Canada:

No C&C, everyone is eaten by dogs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-12, 04:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,075
Posted By Antaresia

I like cyclemeter too. I like how it gives you a...

I like cyclemeter too. I like how it gives you a map on top of google maps, though I'm sure other apps do it.


http://j.mp/RmUxjd


That was a group ride, it was a leisure pace and a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 66,076
Posted By Antaresia

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bi...

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bike/apollo2.jpg

By the broken light table at the back of the shop. I chain it around the support beams when the bay door is left open.
My...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,590
Posted By Antaresia

my C&V road franken-bike, single speed...

my C&V road franken-bike, single speed conversion. Simple drive train for cheap replacement, so I don't have to feel bad about the daily wear and tear. I'll commute on my new cyclecross for fun...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,622
Posted By Antaresia

You also have to look at how many of those...

You also have to look at how many of those accidents were the fault of the cyclist, how many could have been prevented by the cyclist driving like they were invisible and everyone is trying to kill...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,861
Posted By Antaresia

sad. Sometimes, I'll chat a little with...

sad.
Sometimes, I'll chat a little with blue-Traitor-guy when we get stuck at the same stop light. Today I saw him drafting a semi. Like, full out on the trailer's butt, no way the driver could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,539
Posted By Antaresia

I got this seat: ...

I got this seat:
http://www.triathloncentre.com/collections/bbb-products/products/bbb-saddles-anatomic-design
because it was cheap on craigslist, and I was looking to cheap-up my city beater. I...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,136
Posted By Antaresia

I'm surprised this didn't come up sooner. I do...

I'm surprised this didn't come up sooner. I do live in a big city with lots of colleges/universities and I can't even imagine parking a nice new bike like a jamis near a campus, every day, for the...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,647
Posted By Antaresia

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bi...

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bike/commute1.png

what you're looking at here is a small cement island in the middle of the road, and a cement barrier on the side of the road, it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,130
Posted By Antaresia

I like to keep a variety of beers on hand, but I...

I like to keep a variety of beers on hand, but I am a huge micro brew snob with a preference for IPA's.

deschutes summer ale is my current favorite,
Whistler Brewing - pretty much anything they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,182
Posted By Antaresia

Maybe it's my age, but I LOVE obnoxious 80's -...

Maybe it's my age, but I LOVE obnoxious 80's - early 90's paint jobs. Neon and splatter paint make me happy. My least favorite paint jobs are on a lot of roadies, that generic, tri-colour,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-12, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 942
Posted By Antaresia

Yes, yes. I have an expensive fitted CX bike for...

Yes, yes. I have an expensive fitted CX bike for commuting/long rides/light weekend tours, now it's hardly ever ridden. I bought a crappy, cheap, old, HEAVY franken-bike SS conversion for chucking...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,112
Posted By Antaresia

You are going to look like a tool in a helmet,...

You are going to look like a tool in a helmet, but it's the law so no one is going to fault you for it. If anyone does, tell them it's worth it for the wicked awesome toned legs you're working...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-02-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,674
Posted By Antaresia

I don't really see a point in judging either...

I don't really see a point in judging either side. You want to poodle around on a bike that's above your fitness level and above 9 months of my rent? Cool. I'm not about to tell anyone what they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-12, 12:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Antaresia

hum, I think the ramps on the T3 slope too much. ...

hum, I think the ramps on the T3 slope too much. I'm looking for a longer, flatter ramp.

I put together more photos, it might help : /
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Antaresia

can't find any logos on them, they're old...

can't find any logos on them, they're old salvaged bars from who knows where. Any sort of ball park guess would help, I don't even know where to start.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Antaresia

drop bar id

I'd like to know what a modern equivalent to these drops might be:

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bike/Apollo-1.png

So I can stick them on my soma. The above bike is super...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,350
Posted By Antaresia

If you're asking this question on a bike form...

If you're asking this question on a bike form instead of a kayak form, I think you already know what you want.

I would keep the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-12, 12:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,874
Posted By Antaresia

Same here, and even at that hour there is too...

Same here, and even at that hour there is too much traffic in the city for me to get on sidewalk & wait for every car.

I don't go out of my way to bike at night, but I do enjoy it. Problems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,794
Posted By Antaresia

three, a Soma that was for light cc...

three,

a Soma that was for light cc touring, but it doesn't fit well (because my LBS fitter sucks)

a chepo single speed conversion beater that I ride anywhere that doesn't require gears (I...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-20-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,303
Posted By Antaresia

In my city, you aren't allowed to lock your bike...

In my city, you aren't allowed to lock your bike to the bus rack. I've had to transport my bike this way a few times, I lock the wheel to the frame so at least it can't be ridden away. I also stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 983
Posted By Antaresia

I also have a bike with a brooks that's worth...

I also have a bike with a brooks that's worth more than the bike. I do feel it's a little jackassy, since it's also a single speed, but I put the miles on it to justify it. Haters gonna hate and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,298
Posted By Antaresia

So, you think it's hipster just because it's a...

So, you think it's hipster just because it's a classic bike? Go over to the C&V forms with that suggestion, see how many friends you make.

It's only hipster if you convert it into a breakless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,354
Posted By Antaresia

I'm starting to feel bad too, it's getting to the...

I'm starting to feel bad too, it's getting to the point where I never just pass a guy. I always factor in stuff, like, should I bother? Am I turning off soon anyway? Does he look like he's...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-16-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,304
Posted By Antaresia

My ride to work is only 4.7 miles. Spare...

My ride to work is only 4.7 miles.

Spare change & a bus pass, my rout follows public transit.
Water, but that's more for my work day than cycling.
Fine tip sharpie, in case I need to write down...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,855
Posted By Antaresia

Oh, get real. There is nothing "super sensitive"...

Oh, get real. There is nothing "super sensitive" about not wanting some yahoo stranger riding up your butt without even asking. Commuting is not a race, there is no need to draft, it's creepy. Not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,283
Posted By Antaresia

Yessssss for the neon green. Does that ever look...

Yessssss for the neon green. Does that ever look terrible?
White is okay, if it was my bike I'd go black or faux leather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-12, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,341
Posted By Antaresia

Whining about the whiners isn't really that...

Whining about the whiners isn't really that charming either.

Plus, I have no interest in manning up. I like my gender and it's toughness just fine (hint: It's really, really, tough)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,946
Posted By Antaresia

eh, I need a better picture. This is my best...

eh, I need a better picture. This is my best ride, I can chain it up when the warehouse door is open. Not sure how I feel about this ****ty single speed beater being more fun/comfortable than my...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,749
Posted By Antaresia

I read this advice on a blog the other day: ...

I read this advice on a blog the other day:
“when riding in the drops you should be punching a bear, not holding a wheelbarrow.”
Such wonderful imagery.

and this was from an article, regarding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,015
Posted By Antaresia

Having a bike you love is way more important than...

Having a bike you love is way more important than having The Best Possible Bike. I didn't know anything about bikes when I started, and my first bike was a terrible choice (heavy, didn't fit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,088
Posted By Antaresia

a lazy 62km ride on Saturday, all around Richmond...

a lazy 62km ride on Saturday, all around Richmond and down into Steveston. I had no idea it was so beautiful on the **** trails.

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bike/photo-15.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Antaresia

I like lightweights ...

I like lightweights
http://www.lightweights.org/

on the spokes, they come with some extra stickers too.

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/Candoia/bikereflector.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,028
Posted By Antaresia

Thanks, I'll go with the larger size.

Thanks, I'll go with the larger size.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,715
Posted By Antaresia

I did the metal fender thing too, Civia fenders,...

I did the metal fender thing too, Civia fenders, and they were pretty fussy from the start. Almost a year later and the front one got knocked so bad nothing could bend it back in place. LBS guys...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,028
Posted By Antaresia

fender confusion

I have 28" 700C tires on my double cross, and I'm not sure what fenders to get. I really do want pinks ones, options for those are 37mm and 45mm. I have some people telling me the large size will...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-18-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,111
Posted By Antaresia

If your sole purpose for being car-free is so...

If your sole purpose for being car-free is so that you can be a judgmental little weasel, then you must have really low self-esteem. I'm the only car-free person in my family, for some people it just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-02-12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,758
Posted By Antaresia

I'd say it's so I can call work if something...

I'd say it's so I can call work if something happens to make me late, but I usually don't bring it with me for my commute. I recently got a smart phone, since my regular cell died. I resisted smart...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,604
Posted By Antaresia

It's a usefull tool. I get lost a lot, I...

It's a usefull tool.

I get lost a lot, I have a terrible sense of direction and I often boot off to parts unknown, alone. I know how to read a paper-map, I've been doing it for years. I've never...
Forum: Western Canada
05-01-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 997
Posted By Antaresia

I've only ever window shopped at The World...

I've only ever window shopped at The World Cycles, so I don't have an opinion on their service. When I stopped by it looked like they specialize in old stuff.
http://theworldcycles.com/

New West...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,035
Posted By Antaresia

Cycle cross is a style of frame built for the...

Cycle cross is a style of frame built for the sport, makes for a super versatile bike.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross

you end up with a bike that's racy, but also stable. Lots of...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-26-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,497
Posted By Antaresia

ah, I was thinking how nice new pink fenders...

ah, I was thinking how nice new pink fenders would look on my commuter, or blue side wall tires on my ss, or a new seat post. But I can't justify the expense because I already have perfectly fine...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-12, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 641,379
Posted By Antaresia

I'd be safer if more people were on the road on...

I'd be safer if more people were on the road on bicycles, which helmet laws are shown to prevent. I'll wear mine regardless, but I'm not interested in telling someone they can't ride 10 blocks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,119
Posted By Antaresia

My good bike never gets locked up outside, or out...

My good bike never gets locked up outside, or out of my sight. When I'm not at work (locked in a wharehouse where I can see it) or home (in the house, by my bedroom door) I'm on it, and that's it. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By Antaresia

I know I have more than enough vices to bother...

I know I have more than enough vices to bother judging anyone elses, what with the amount of beer I drink. What you really need to do is figure out how to light up WHILE you ride. Cool like snakes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,246
Posted By Antaresia

I'm happy with my black frame since it can be...

I'm happy with my black frame since it can be accessorized with colour via cable housing, fenders, bar tape, bottle cages - possibilities are endless. My other bikes are used, so I can afford to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,953
Posted By Antaresia

42/16, it's what came on the bike (also, I voted...

42/16, it's what came on the bike (also, I voted wrong, oops).
Lots of hills.
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