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Forum: Commuting
11-12-17, 11:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,289
Posted By when

I have a pair. The good news is that they...

I have a pair.

The good news is that they make slipping much less likely.

The bad news is that they prevent you from going close to any speed where slipping would actually injure you. :) They...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-02-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,424
Posted By when

The most weight I've had in it is 45 lbs...

The most weight I've had in it is 45 lbs (weighed).

I've transported a week's worth of groceries or a bunch of tools to a friend's house.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-02-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,424
Posted By when

Yeah, the rear wheel is only 32h. When I start...

Yeah, the rear wheel is only 32h. When I start breaking spokes I'll build up a 36h.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-02-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,424
Posted By when

My DIY $65 DIY giant 68L grocery pannier

Since nothing existed on the market that was big enough for a week's worth of groceries I decided to build one.

Lots more pictures and build details here (http://imgur.com/a/ZgoxD).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 961
Posted By when

It's leaking everywhere, though seems to be...

It's leaking everywhere, though seems to be concentrated around where the rim strip is bent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 961
Posted By when

Tubeless wheel not sealing. Rim strip the problem?

My wheels come with a tubeless rim strip. I've run them with tubes for awhile, and am switching to tubeless.

I'm trying to seat them using Stan's sealant, and it's not working. The rim strip...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,085
Posted By when

Not possible - the driver had put the vehicle in...

Not possible - the driver had put the vehicle in park to check on the welfare of the cyclist that had run into his vehicle. Presumably, he then rolled down the window to speak to the cyclist. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,392
Posted By when

Dremel with abrasive cutting wheel. Works great...

Dremel with abrasive cutting wheel. Works great for cable housing too, you get nice clean 90 degree angles every time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By when

Collision with stationary object (post, ground). ...

Collision with stationary object (post, ground).
Collision with another cyclist.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By when

Um, still no. That table incorporates...

Um, still no. That table incorporates "unknown/other" which is distinct from "no vehicle". "Other" could also be a motorcycle. That article is the first one I found when I searched before, and it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By when

Um, no. None of the first ten results specified...

Um, no. None of the first ten results specified the % of bicycle deaths that were caused by motor vehicles vs. not, and I haven't been able to find a resource that does, hence my question. But...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,574
Posted By when

This is, again, an anecdote. Besides, the...

This is, again, an anecdote.

Besides, the people in your anecdote, being violent thugs that are willing to grab firearms at the first sign of conflict, would have armed themselves with knives and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By when

What % of bicyclist deaths are not the result of being hit by cars?

Where would one find this information?

I have searched the NHTSA site as well as several others, and they only deal with bicycle fatalities caused by motor vehicle collisions and do not separate...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,574
Posted By when

It looks like a good shoot to me. ...

It looks like a good shoot to me.



People that carry firearms have been shown to be both better shots than the police (police are 550% as likely to shoot an innocent bystander per defensive...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,155
Posted By when

Ultimate cycling winter glove finally found - for...

Ultimate cycling winter glove finally found - for $15 (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/780133-Ultimate-cycling-winter-glove-finally-found-for-15)
Forum: Touring
07-30-12, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,112
Posted By when

It sounds like pretty much everything sucks for...

It sounds like pretty much everything sucks for one reason or another and that there is no cover out there that can be ridden on and is waterproof.

I think what I'm going to do is just put a...
Forum: Touring
07-27-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,112
Posted By when

Aardvark waterproof saddle cover = JUNK. What's an alternative?

So the Aardvark Saddle Cover that everyone raves about (myself included until now), is a leaky POS. When the bike is left out in the rain, the cover doesn't protect my nice Brooks Flyer from rain at...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,701
Posted By when

I prefer a chain for multiple people as it's...

I prefer a chain for multiple people as it's secure and relatively easy to carry (over the shoulder). I prefer a U-lock for a single person as it's easier to carry on my 15 mile commute (mounting...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,701
Posted By when

I'm sorry, but a cable is only proof against a...

I'm sorry, but a cable is only proof against a thief that doesn't even have a pair of scissors. Cables suck, don't use them.

When I go out with friends, I am the designated lock-carrier. I carry...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,706
Posted By when

This, plus go get a bike fit.

This, plus go get a bike fit.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-11-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,670
Posted By when

Passing a law is effectively going to war. If...

Passing a law is effectively going to war. If you have to resort to threats of violence (which is what laws are) or actual violence (war) in order to get something done, you're basically just a...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,119
Posted By when

Kryptonite's new mounting bracket is...

Kryptonite's new mounting bracket is significantly better than the old one. No rattles, hold securely to frame, and clicks in and out easily.
Forum: Commuting
07-11-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,778
Posted By when

Ugly cheap bikes get stolen just as fast as...

Ugly cheap bikes get stolen just as fast as expensive ones.

Get a U-lock, not a cable lock.
Get tamperproof wheel skewers (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1103053_-1)....
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,484
Posted By when

For those that commute in the wet/snow, disc...

For those that commute in the wet/snow, disc brakes are certainly more confidence inspiring.

Disc 700c wheels start at $99 per set. That's not bad.

The primary thing with disc brakes on road...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,119
Posted By when

In looking around I found that Onguard's dual...

In looking around I found that Onguard's dual bolt design seemed to jam more often and Onguard's keys seem to be weaker.

Kryptonite's single-bolt design seemed to be more reliable.

Graphite...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,029
Posted By when

Whistles are actually illegal to use on a bike in...

Whistles are actually illegal to use on a bike in a lot of places given their association with police.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,428
Posted By when

You have ridden those for 6000 miles or you don't...

You have ridden those for 6000 miles or you don't think it would degrade?

Also, it's considerably worse with the oil from skin. Gloves will mitigate the effect somewhat.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,921
Posted By when

Something about the fork doesn't look quite...

Something about the fork doesn't look quite right. It might be the angle of the front wheel or it might have been in a wreck.

I agree that you could tell the guy to pound sand and not worry about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 11:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,160
Posted By when

I would just give the man a tube and say "pay it...

I would just give the man a tube and say "pay it forward". Most of the time I have 2 tubes anyway as I'm riding with the girl.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,855
Posted By when

Brooks saddles do not delaminate. They are a...

Brooks saddles do not delaminate. They are a single layer.

The blisters are caused by water filling the spaces in the leather fibers and expanding. They will eventually go away, and do not...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,359
Posted By when

At that distance, a messenger bag is flat-out...

At that distance, a messenger bag is flat-out terrible. Get a rack and panniers.

I have a 14.5 mile commute, and I was easily 5-10 minutes faster carrying everything in panniers. Carrying a bag...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By when

I feel your pain. We have wildfires here that...

I feel your pain. We have wildfires here that are making it too smoky to ride, so I'm stuck driving.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,428
Posted By when

*facepalm* Um, no. UV has sufficient...

*facepalm*

Um, no.

UV has sufficient energy to delink the vulcanizing agents from the rubber polymer chains, thus reverting the tubes back to unvulcanized rubber, which is quite sticky. Tubes,...
Forum: Introductions
06-14-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By when

You just learned an expensive lesson to be more...

You just learned an expensive lesson to be more prepared with a spare tire, tube, and levers.

You have with 100% likelihood damaged your tire and at you should get a new one.

You also likely...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,428
Posted By when

Using tubes as bar tape results in the rubber...

Using tubes as bar tape results in the rubber de-vulcanizing in the UV from sunlight, giving a sticky mess that turns your hands black. Don't do this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,428
Posted By when

Don't use old tubes or rubber cement to patch...

Don't use old tubes or rubber cement to patch your tubes!

Tubes are already completely vulcanized.

Using rubber cement on either old tube material or real patches does not work, as the patch is...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By when

I put my nice watch in an old sunglasses case...

I put my nice watch in an old sunglasses case when commuting.

There are specific things for holding nice watches called "watch tacos".

http://countycomm.com/coffin.html

Here's a sunglasses...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,167
Posted By when

It blows my mind that people will not spend a...

It blows my mind that people will not spend a mere $60 for a bike fit from their LBS and instead will try and chaep out by asking for free advice on the internet.

Ignore everything that everyone...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Posted By when

Given that the TiGr has not been submitted for...

Given that the TiGr has not been submitted for any 3rd party testing, I absolutely would not get it until that has happened.

Go with the 3rd party tested mini u-locks from Kryptonite and put it in...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 741
Posted By when

You could also just drill and retap to a larger...

You could also just drill and retap to a larger bolt size.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,108
Posted By when

Don't f*** with old guys. Life in prison doesn't...

Don't f*** with old guys. Life in prison doesn't mean much to someone that's 85 years old. :lol:

That said OP, don't go pounding on windows. In civilized states, your car is considered an...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,228
Posted By when

This is way overkill. Get a single u-lock,...

This is way overkill. Get a single u-lock, locking wheel skewers, and put greased ball bearings in all your hex bolts.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,117
Posted By when

Riding on the sidewalk, ever, anywhere, is very...

Riding on the sidewalk, ever, anywhere, is very dangerous and stupid.

Take the lane and let 'em fume behind you. Wave and smile at those that honk.

You don't drive a car or a bike on the...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By when

It blows my mind that people will spend a couple...

It blows my mind that people will spend a couple hundred dollars on a bike but not drop a measly $60 on a bike fit. Ignore all these suggestions, as none of them actually see you ride the bike. Go...
Forum: Touring
05-11-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,054
Posted By when

The rate of "gun incidents" doesn't matter when...

The rate of "gun incidents" doesn't matter when the UK has more than quadruple (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196941/The-violent-country-Europe-Britain-worse-South-Africa-U-S.html) the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-11-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By when

That's it, I must have misremembered.

That's it, I must have misremembered.
Forum: Touring
05-10-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,054
Posted By when

Even people that carry guns and are experienced...

Even people that carry guns and are experienced in their use will tell you that awareness and listening to your gut is the #1 defensive tool and that physical defense is dead last. If it is time...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Posted By when

The problem with these is that you can't attach...

The problem with these is that you can't attach clips/straps.

I have the M324 with Power Grip straps. The weight of the strap keeps the clip facing up normally but it's easy to flip over.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-09-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By when

Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By when

Confession time - DIY job turned into LBS bailout

I'll start.

Front shock wouldn't come out of lockout so I took it apart and discovered that the adjustment knob was seized.

OK, no problem, I put it back together and rode it for a week and...
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