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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,913
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I can attest that a back wheel did not come to me.

I can attest that a back wheel did not come to me.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-16-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,447
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

TV Crew came to the races

This is a semi-decent report on the Midwest Regional Championship held this weekend. Pretty cool seeing some familiar faces on the news. :D

West Michigan?s growing sport: ?They say it?s the most...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,106
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

The streets around here are terrifying.

The streets around here are terrifying.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-15-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Rock back and power through it. Keep the weight...

Rock back and power through it. Keep the weight off the front through the entire thing.
Forum: Touring
12-07-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,812
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Michigan has a ton of different shops where the...

Michigan has a ton of different shops where the sales staff does more than cursory rides. There is a shop on the western side of the state that caters to tourists and will close shop early on certain...
Forum: Touring
12-05-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,812
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

As an LBS salesperson, it's difficult to get out...

As an LBS salesperson, it's difficult to get out and tour when our busiest season is also the best time of year to get out and tour. It's also a niche part of cycling so the amount of people who tour...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-05-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,438
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Check out the Cyclocross Network...

Check out the Cyclocross Network (http://cyclocrossnetwork.com/). There are a few different podcasts from various areas but there are some really good interviews.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 446,026
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

A silent paceline sounds terrible. I prefer it...

A silent paceline sounds terrible. I prefer it when everyone yells.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-01-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Tubulars.

Tubulars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,886
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

It's not defective. It just doesn't work for your...

It's not defective. It just doesn't work for your application. That's a massive difference. Why not return it if you're unhappy and buy something else?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,879
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Awesome story. Make sure you write a thank-you to...

Awesome story. Make sure you write a thank-you to the P.D.
Forum: Touring
02-12-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

There's a reason nearly everyone uses chain drive...

There's a reason nearly everyone uses chain drive bikes for touring. I don't see any benefit to these bikes, especially for a long tour.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

It actually doesn't look that bad.

It actually doesn't look that bad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,922
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

What do you plan on doing with the rack?

What do you plan on doing with the rack?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,922
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

You have eyelets and you don't need a disc...

You have eyelets and you don't need a disc compatible rack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,922
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

If you don't have eyelets, there are fenders that...

If you don't have eyelets, there are fenders that are made to go on bikes without them. A rack may be trickier, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,922
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3279688411_61b...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3279688411_61b0afce36_o.jpg

Tabs that are a part of the frame so that fenders or racks can be screwed directly into the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,922
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Does your bike have eyelets?

Does your bike have eyelets?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,032
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

No amount of statistics is likely to change your...

No amount of statistics is likely to change your coworker's mind. The only way to fight his emotional response is with an argument that appeals to his emotions, if you really want to try and change...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,458
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Tilting you bike is the best, but if you prefer...

Tilting you bike is the best, but if you prefer another method, a $2 pants strap or two should hold the wheel straight.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,849
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

We need tough vulnerable road user laws. Until...

We need tough vulnerable road user laws. Until then, "I didn't see him" will be an excuse, not an admission of guilt.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-05-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,071
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

This is why we need vulnerable road user laws.

This is why we need vulnerable road user laws.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Cripes, I work on bikes 8 hours a day and an...

Cripes, I work on bikes 8 hours a day and an apron is adequate. I used coveralls when I was working on cars because they are dirty but never bikes.
Forum: Touring
02-03-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,076
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Down bags have a longer life as well as being...

Down bags have a longer life as well as being more compressible and lighter. Always sleep with a high quality sleeping pad, no matter which type of bag you go with. Down won't lose it's insulation...
Forum: Touring
01-30-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,526
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

The kids (9 year old twins) and I are planning...

The kids (9 year old twins) and I are planning out our second overnight tour. Our first tour was a total of 10 miles so yeah, we do short tours. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-30-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,802
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Are you kidding me? Disregarding the fact that...

Are you kidding me? Disregarding the fact that locomotive engineers are held to a high standard and are investigated after any collision, you are arguing some pretty week points. Boats have a vast...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,742
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

If you're noticing the difference with the tire...

If you're noticing the difference with the tire mounted, make sure the tire is seated all the way around the wheel.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-30-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

U.S. Coverage of Cyclocross Worlds?

I won't be able to make it down to Kentucky this weekend so I'm hoping to find live coverage, either on the T.V. or the internet. Does anyone know where I can find such a thing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,538
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

1. Use brass. Alloys are for weight and colors. ...

1. Use brass. Alloys are for weight and colors.

2. Go for double butted. The ride is better and the spokes are as strong or stronger than straight.

3. Yeah. I've had that happen. As long as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-13, 06:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,802
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

In your world, small car operators should have...

In your world, small car operators should have greater responsibility than semi drivers. That is most certainly not the case.

Your sea analogy also misses the mark as a ship can use the entire...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-13, 05:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,802
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

What's wrong with that? Someone piloting a 4000...

What's wrong with that? Someone piloting a 4000 pound vehicle should have more responsibility than someone riding a 30 pound bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,838
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I used calibrated clicker type torque wrenches...

I used calibrated clicker type torque wrenches all the time as an aircraft mechanic. I use small driver torque wrenches for carbon fiber components on bikes and a beam torque wrench on everything...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-13, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,705
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I'm riding the Challenge Grifo XS and have had...

I'm riding the Challenge Grifo XS and have had really good luck with them throughout last fall's riding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Yes. As soon as possible.

Yes. As soon as possible.
Forum: Touring
01-22-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,885
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

What do you have now?

What do you have now?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,526
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Lugged means the frame has additional metal at...

Lugged means the frame has additional metal at the tube joints. It was a common way of building frames but fell out if practice as easier, cheaper and sturdier than lugging but doesn't have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 08:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,526
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I may have missed it but I didn't see where...

I may have missed it but I didn't see where lugged was a necessity. If that's the case and the OP wants to buy new, he'll need to shell out some serious money. Lugged seems to be in the custom realm...
Forum: Touring
01-20-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,353
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I don't understand the preference for flat bars....

I don't understand the preference for flat bars. Drops give you the same hand position as flats but with the option to put your hands in other positions as well. You aren't stuck in one place. If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-20-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Aww Crap

Last night, my cycling club board created an advocacy outreach program and put me in charge. So now I have to actually do something. Our county is a mess and especially the area in which my club...
Forum: Touring
01-19-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Maybe I just miss that area. :P

Maybe I just miss that area. :P
Forum: Touring
01-19-13, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I'll be damned if it doesn't remind me of CO 139.

I'll be damned if it doesn't remind me of CO 139.
Forum: Touring
01-19-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,885
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Look into a Cross Check.

Look into a Cross Check.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-19-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Take it to p&r. A&S has enough kooky ideas...

Take it to p&r. A&S has enough kooky ideas without throwing politics into the mess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,526
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Start with the frame. Find one you like. There...

Start with the frame. Find one you like. There are a ton of compatability issues and they all revolve around the frame. Once you know the specs of the frame, then you can start looking into parts....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

The unsung hero in all of this was the Wright's...

The unsung hero in all of this was the Wright's bike mechanic, Charles Taylor. Without the massive accomplishment of this man, the Wright's would have been stuck with a glider. Taylor built an engine...
Forum: Touring
01-19-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,005
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

Has anyone used the Biologic system...

Has anyone used the Biologic system (http://www.thinkbiologic.com/products/reecharge-dynamo-kit-micro-usb-cable)? It appears as though it charges a special battery case which keeps the phone charged....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I like that.

I like that.
Forum: Touring
01-18-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,528
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I've swapped my Brooks from bike to bike but this...

I've swapped my Brooks from bike to bike but this latest swap just doesn't seem to work at all. This seems like it might help with the issues I've been having.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-15-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-14-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,057
Posted By UnsafeAlpine

I can imagine a scenario where a pedestrian would...

I can imagine a scenario where a pedestrian would feel threatened by a cyclist coming straight at him. I cannot imagine a scenario where a cyclist on the move would feel threatened by a stationary...
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