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Forum: Commuting
08-11-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

:) yes it is fast. I've had what I thought were...

:) yes it is fast. I've had what I thought were pretty quick-accelerating bikes before - 26r with (reasonably) light wheels - this thing is lightning fast off the line and stopping is so fast it's...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

following up! I got a used C-dale Scalpel and...

following up!
I got a used C-dale Scalpel and have tried it our commuting. because why the hell not, I wanted to scratch that itch. Fenders, lights, 2" Schwalbe slicks....
Forum: Commuting
07-22-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

non-ferrous frames don't trigger well. I have...

non-ferrous frames don't trigger well. I have limited success triggering loops if stopped just so on a corner, I assume enough ferrous material in the chain/cables etc to disrupt the loop. My steel...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

I hear and agree with much of what you say, with...

I hear and agree with much of what you say, with a couple caveats:
- If I had taken the lane to be where the driver expected to see cars, I would not have gotten a green light at all. That's how...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

Yes I have a Zefal Spy mirror on the DT,...

Yes I have a Zefal Spy mirror on the DT, fantastic for checking traffic. I stay off pavement drivers want to be on except when I absolutely must take the lane for safety as in the vid. I signal, make...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

Common objections to suspension are weight,...

Common objections to suspension are weight, complexity, cost. my 2$ (inflation adjusted)

Weight
I have an extra 20lbs of grease on me so I'm honestly not super concerned about the bike weight...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

DVOs are nice... i'll look through the...

DVOs are nice...

i'll look through the thread - I may have something to add, as I have 17yrs commuting experience on coil/oil fork & 4 on air
Forum: Commuting
07-20-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

I use a backpack, no racks. I consider myself a...

I use a backpack, no racks. I consider myself a pretty advanced commuter, 20+yrs at 5k miles/yr, all weather from ice to 110+F. Not bragging just for context; I have tried a few things over the years...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

no way I stay the he$$ out of the way as much as...

no way I stay the he$$ out of the way as much as possible :)
Forum: Commuting
07-19-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

no one on a full susser? I'm running Schwalbe...

no one on a full susser?
I'm running Schwalbe 2.0x29 right now, 40lbs
I don't mind the maintenance. Fork / shock refresh 1/yr has been plenty sufficient. Suspension set up for street has no bob - I...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,800
Posted By acroy

Dual suspension commuter?

Anyone do it?

I've been commuting 20+yrs on front suspension MTB on fat slicks. Roads / route is too darn rough for a road bike or even a ridged flat-bar bike. Up and down curbs, gnarly broken...
Forum: Touring
12-18-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

Appreciate the concern - decision is a calculated...

Appreciate the concern - decision is a calculated risk. I breezed through the Rona, roughest part was losing smell for almost a year. have had gnarly reactions to other vax's in the past.


Yeah I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-17-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,152
Posted By acroy

Timely thread as I'm looking for a backup,...

Timely thread as I'm looking for a backup, current light is quite old.
I had 2 PB Superflash fall apart. Been running a Nashbar branded Superflash knock off for years. Unfortunately it looks like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,085
Posted By acroy

Cotton tshirt, windbreaker, shorts, ski gloves...

Cotton tshirt, windbreaker, shorts, ski gloves down to 20F or so. Balaclava under 30. Once you get going you generate plenty of heat.
Hard part for me is feet. I've done the neoprene cover over mtb...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-17-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,165
Posted By acroy

Been using the Zefal Spy mirror for many years of...

Been using the Zefal Spy mirror for many years of commuting. the first one lasted about 10yrs then fell apart from age. Mounted on downtube, you look down between your legs and get a decent shot of...
Forum: Touring
12-17-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

Awesome. Islays are my favorite, just thinking...

Awesome. Islays are my favorite, just thinking about how Ardbeg smells makes me smile:rolleyes:



The trip largely depends on travel restrictions - won't go unless I can travel freely. I had...
Forum: Touring
12-16-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

appreciate that, I use that site too. ...

appreciate that, I use that site too.

undecided on accommodations - tempted to camp but this is my first bike tour and I tend to occasionally bite off more than i can chew :lol:... Most likely...
Forum: Touring
12-16-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

cool, thanks. I intentionally want to go in the...

cool, thanks. I intentionally want to go in the off season to avoid as much traffic as possible and see the 'non-touristy' Scotland weather :)


fantastic, thanks!


:D
Forum: Touring
12-16-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

thanks! the route from Oban to John O Groats will...

thanks! the route from Oban to John O Groats will not be the one shown. but just a general idea.
Forum: Touring
12-15-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

Great feedback, thanks:)

Great feedback, thanks:)
Forum: Touring
12-15-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
Posted By acroy

Scotch distillery tour - advice please!

Cross posted in UK for traffic.
Considering a solo distillery tour, Mar/April 2022. Fly into Glasgow, visit Campbelltown, Islay, end up in Kirkwall to visit Highland Park

Generally, how bike...
Forum: United Kingdom
12-15-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Posted By acroy

Distillery Tour! advice please.

Cross posted in Touring for traffic.
Considering a solo distillery tour, Mar/April 2022. Fly into Glasgow, visit Campbelltown, Islay, end up in Kirkwall to visit Highland Park

Generally, how bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,354
Posted By acroy

nice write-up, RogerB... though i think i'm...

nice write-up, RogerB...
though i think i'm still party stuck in the 'assertive' zone. amazing how fast a minivan can go stop and turn corners :)
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,580
Posted By acroy

our job isn't to train the motorists.... it's to...

our job isn't to train the motorists.... it's to get our shapely rear through the intersection safely, with minimal disruption. if cyclists are expected to roll through the intersection, do it. It's...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,822
Posted By acroy

still flat-free since going to tubless May 2007....

still flat-free since going to tubless May 2007. a couple scary moments, ran over a house key which lodged in the rear wheel (go figger) but kept enough pressure to finish the ride.

i routinely...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,066
Posted By acroy

zero in 2 yrs, down from 1 per 2-3 weeks ...

zero in 2 yrs, down from 1 per 2-3 weeks

tubeless rules all
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-11-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,970
Posted By acroy

Looks like the PBSF on Steady is about as bright...

Looks like the PBSF on Steady is about as bright as the Dinotte on Low - not bad for a little $20 bugger.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-11-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,486
Posted By acroy

At the risk of further injuring this dead...

At the risk of further injuring this dead horse...

the two things I find very nice about the led flashlight setups, and have convinced me to keep on this route, are:
-simplicty
-reliability

A...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

I was looking at the Electrolumens lights &...

I was looking at the Electrolumens lights & drop-ins. but they're kinda spendy and bigger flashlights then I prefer

Thanks for the pic of the ebay light vs. Trustfire
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

Thanks again, great info! is that Ebay light also...

Thanks again, great info! is that Ebay light also a flood? looks like a big ol' head, I tend to associate reflector size = throw.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

bleh, just read that... 8xAA? c'mon. that sucker...

bleh, just read that... 8xAA? c'mon. that sucker is huge too... Dissapointed.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

oooooo ...

oooooo
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_85&products_id=696
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

Thanks socalrider, lots of great info. I think...

Thanks socalrider, lots of great info. I think you're the person who mentioned the kaidomain light - it looked from the beamshot on the swebsite like it maybe got more of a throw, but it's juts a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

I had seen it, but dismissed it as too similar to...

I had seen it, but dismissed it as too similar to the P3d's I've got: similar runtime, beam pattern, brightness. Nice looking light though and does take the 18650 cell, a bonus in my book.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By acroy

ANOTHER flashlight thread - recommendations pls!

Help me spend some $$ on new flashlights please!

I commute a lot at night, country & city. Around 1hr roundtrip.

For reference, I’m currently using Fenix P3D’s and really like the beam...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-06-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By acroy

regardless, these are funny ads :)

regardless, these are funny ads :)
Forum: Commuting
02-06-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,774
Posted By acroy

If you have the option, go tubeless. ...

If you have the option, go tubeless.

Tubeless Rules All

The commute has no bike lanes and goes through a college area (lots of glass) and an industrial area (lots of scrap, tire wire, dead...
Forum: Commuting
02-06-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 10,305
Posted By acroy

post number 191 in this silly thread. Yay.

post number 191 in this silly thread. Yay.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-05-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,841
Posted By acroy

:lol::thumb:

:lol::thumb:
Forum: Commuting
02-05-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,226
Posted By acroy

$240 a year what I have budgeted for chains &...

$240 a year what I have budgeted for chains & tires.

if you don't want your's Ill take it, thanks! I do accept Paypal.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,226
Posted By acroy

easy there spanky, the country was founded on...

easy there spanky, the country was founded on "right-wing-Christian-family-values-party" principles....:lol:
Forum: Commuting
01-29-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,938
Posted By acroy

depends how much you care about it - it's all in...

depends how much you care about it - it's all in your head ;)
for me, it makes a huge difference. I LOVE commuting on a sweet ride and HATE commuting on a non-sweet ride.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,446
Posted By acroy

Hell yeah! rode every day threw on the...

Hell yeah!
rode every day
threw on the studded tires and cruised on in, no sweat. Well, some sweat, but I overdressed a bit.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,650
Posted By acroy

Tubeless Rules All my commute has no bike...

Tubeless Rules All

my commute has no bike lanes and goes through a college area (lots of glass) and an industrial area (lots of scrap, tire wire, glass, dead animals).

Averaged 1 flat per week...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,884
Posted By acroy

I'm bucking the trend here - I don't like the...

I'm bucking the trend here - I don't like the Brooks. it felt weird and I could never get used to it. I put back on my trusty $40 (and half as heavy) WTB seat, and use it for anything under 20 miles....
Forum: Living Car Free
01-15-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,146
Posted By acroy

Yes! we go through our whole house every 3-6mo to...

Yes! we go through our whole house every 3-6mo to get rid of stuff we don't need.
We don't live particulalry simply - we have a household of 4, a couple cars, bikes, toys of various descriptions......
Forum: Living Car Free
01-15-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,979
Posted By acroy

I use a cell phone on the road - on the bike ;)...

I use a cell phone on the road - on the bike ;) No problems!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,962
Posted By acroy

notice I'm after runtime as well... we're in the...

notice I'm after runtime as well... we're in the same boat! ;) How much runtime you after anyway? If you could get 2hrs on 1 batt would you be happy?

I hear rumors a well-built P7 can put out a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,962
Posted By acroy

I'm in the same boat - subscribing to thread! ;) ...

I'm in the same boat - subscribing to thread! ;)

the only reason I have not pulled the trigger on a P7 light is runtime on Hi. I want a solid 2hrs with single 18650. 2 batteries is too big &...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-08, 02:24 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,578
Posted By acroy

Criminals act outside the law. The victim can...

Criminals act outside the law. The victim can retailiate to protect his property.

Do whatever you want. A kick in the groin or shot of Mace in the face is good. Calling in the po-po is good....
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