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Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
Posted By Jerb

SPD and Look Pedals... what are their advantages?

well I've read a few threads recently about SPD and look pedals but I really dont understand what they are. I gather that its a more secure pedal with a mechanism that locks the shoe to the pedal but...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
Posted By Jerb

I did it once when I had an obnoxtious Black SUV...

I did it once when I had an obnoxtious Black SUV that was following me and kept honking, I gracefully lifted my right arm and flicked them off. I found out later that week that that was my aunt and...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,069
Posted By Jerb

Whats up with the sizes of cycling shoes!? they...

Whats up with the sizes of cycling shoes!? they all seem to be in the 40's
Is there a conversion chart to normal USA sizes? I wear a 15 and I thought I had big feet
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 10:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,178
Posted By Jerb

I love riding to work only to realize that today...

I love riding to work only to realize that today you work at the other building or the other job in the EXACT OPPOSITE way you just came.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,405
Posted By Jerb

I just did that calcualtor thing, I had a Body...

I just did that calcualtor thing, I had a Body Fat % of 13. I'm not sure if thats high or low though...

I think its average becasue my idea body weight and actual body weight are the same
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-05, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,842
Posted By Jerb

Reaction to sugar? Shaking?

I've had this problem thats developed more and more in recent times, so far I hvent found any information about it online and Even my doctor wasnt really sure about what to do with it. It seems I...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 693
Posted By Jerb

I really dont know how healthy/unhealthy my diet...

I really dont know how healthy/unhealthy my diet is but it hasnt killed me yet...
7:00 - Usually an egg sanwitch, 2 or 3 eggs fried with a slice of american cheese melted on it on a toasted...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 610
Posted By Jerb

no pro but 5 days a week, 2.5 miles to school and...

no pro but 5 days a week, 2.5 miles to school and 1.5 miles to work (one way) + Misc riding
the other two days I ride the 1.5 miles to work and back

So I average about ~60 mi a week
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,732
Posted By Jerb

Unfortunatly I dont have a Timbuk2 bag to stuff...

Unfortunatly I dont have a Timbuk2 bag to stuff inside of it, A quick test fit allowed me to put a binder (big, hefty 3 ring one) along with a laptop, a hoodie, and a pair of Size 15 shoe's into the...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,732
Posted By Jerb

Any one considering chrome bags?

I have right now Both the citizen and the MEtro versions of their messenger bag line. I couldnt decide which I liked better so I got both with intention to return the one I didnt like. So, If anyone...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-05, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By Jerb

Nice light at a decent price, now give us some...

Nice light at a decent price, now give us some pics of it in action
Forum: Commuting
08-25-05, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,934
Posted By Jerb

what exactly is this "drafting"? Is it just...

what exactly is this "drafting"? Is it just riding in the wake of the truck so theres no wind ressistance?
Forum: Commuting
08-23-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By Jerb

what about one of the triangles's for slow moving...

what about one of the triangles's for slow moving traffic? they get pretty big and it will get you attention.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-05, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 600
Posted By Jerb

Thanks everyone, the cateye had everything

Thanks everyone, the cateye had everything
Forum: Commuting
08-20-05, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 600
Posted By Jerb

cyclocomputer for less than $40

Ive looked around a few site's and they all have basically the same features, except for cadence.
the cateye ones are recmommended alot do they have cadence?
I'm looking for:
Cadence
speed...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-05, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By Jerb

I did the same thing the other day! I was riding...

I did the same thing the other day! I was riding home from work (maybe 20 mph) and noticed I was wobbling back and fourth when I coasted, so I looked down at my fron wheel to see it moving side to...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-05, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By Jerb

my chrome bags are in the mail!

well tonight I took the plunge, after about a month of debating wether or not to get a chrome bag and what size to get I splurged. I just bought 2 brand new chrome bags: one in their Metropolis size,...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-05, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,395
Posted By Jerb

I own the Shure's and they work good for what...

I own the Shure's and they work good for what your proposing. I also have tried the ER-4's, their an amazing headphones but not for cycling, theer was way too much microphonics to the point where it...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 12:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,820
Posted By Jerb

This may is the way i would make a nice, sturdy...

This may is the way i would make a nice, sturdy carrier:
Pop Rivet the seams of the bag every 10" or so (1/8 inch should be fine) the go to ikea and get a cookie sheet/griddle. Next go to your local...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Jerb

I'm really considering a chrome, its much more...

I'm really considering a chrome, its much more apealing now that i see what a water *ressistant* bag can do.

Any suggestions as far as Fenders go? I dont believe my bike (just an old roadie) has...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Jerb

My First Time in a Rain Storm

How come no one told me these things were so fun!!! :eek:
Well, I got off from work at 10:00, I knew It has rained but wet roads dont bother me much. However the humidity does (it was soo foggy,...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 11:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,526
Posted By Jerb

If I do, This will Be my first year doing so. I...

If I do, This will Be my first year doing so. I gotta do my research though, it gets cold here in new england.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Jerb

Of course, not a single dealer in my state(CT),...

Of course, not a single dealer in my state(CT), not too many in new england infact
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Jerb

I'm In the same place you are. After looking at...

I'm In the same place you are. After looking at all the pictures i can find I have found that the citizen modle looks too small but the Metro is HUGE!
Forum: Commuting
08-10-05, 10:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,648
Posted By Jerb

MERTON, your comment came unprovoked. Perhaps you...

MERTON, your comment came unprovoked. Perhaps you can comment on why "Messenger bags suck"? Did you have a bad experience with one? What brand was it? How many miles did you have on it: 100, 200,...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-05, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,029
Posted By Jerb

Nice story, good to see good deeds being done,...

Nice story, good to see good deeds being done, but what does the chrome vs timbuk2 have to do with the little boy!?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-05, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By Jerb

Take off everything from the frame, anything that...

Take off everything from the frame, anything that can come off should. sand with 180 grit sand paper then again with 500 grit or so until all the paint/grease/dirt comes off and you only have bare...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By Jerb

You ride with traffic, correct? I just want...

You ride with traffic, correct?

I just want to make sure im not one of the "Wrong way'ers"
Forum: Commuting
08-03-05, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 753
Posted By Jerb

A bike computer? is that like a car computer...

A bike computer? is that like a car computer (GPS, MP3, DVD's, ECT)?

If so are you out like $500 or is it a $30 tachometer thing?
Forum: Commuting
08-02-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By Jerb

My morning schedual is such that as soon as my...

My morning schedual is such that as soon as my pants are on my cell phone is in my pocket, with out it i feel naked. leaving my house without my cell phone would be like walking out without a shirt...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,552
Posted By Jerb

Thanks every one! looks like its there metropolis...

Thanks every one! looks like its there metropolis then, i should have the money to buy it in a month or so. I just need to figure out whether a left or right shoulder bag is preferable, can you think...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-05, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,552
Posted By Jerb

I'm looking into a bunch of bags right now for...

I'm looking into a bunch of bags right now for biking, mainly it will be used for my commute to school and back (6mi round trip, but hilly). Right now my primary choice would be a chrome bag (pricy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-01-05, 10:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,556
Posted By Jerb

Well theres lots of carbs and sugars in coke and...

Well theres lots of carbs and sugars in coke and powerade and witht he amount of energy their burning riding those distances they need all they can get. I bet their calorie intake during races must...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-05, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jerb

I like the look of the chrome bags but how is...

I like the look of the chrome bags
but how is it riding with a messenegr bag, i never quite got the hang of it though i think the bag i use may be accountable for most of the problem. its a noname...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-05, 09:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,471
Posted By Jerb

my route isnt nearly as intens as some of yours...

my route isnt nearly as intens as some of yours but i have a daily route of about 10 Mi and about 25 on the weekends. i started biking on an old panisonic roadbike that i found at the local dump and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-05, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Jerb

Drop Bars on a hybrid bike?

recently my panisonic road bike (not sure what model it was but it was older) was stolen and im looking to get a new one.

i was looking toward a hybrid because the roads in my area are less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,887
Posted By Jerb

has any one found a place that sells the Norco...

has any one found a place that sells the Norco CRD3 in the USA? it looks like a nice buy due to its rugged build.

if there is no place to purchase that particular bike are there any others that...
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