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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,252
Posted By TheLibrarian

Still haven’t worn my bike shorts, rear rack...

Still haven’t worn my bike shorts, rear rack isn’t used much. Bungee net would smoosh most things. I can strap the kids scooter though and have the trailer for groceries and such. Phone holder is...
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 17,165
Posted By TheLibrarian

Rim brakes all day and I propose we tour with...

Rim brakes all day and I propose we tour with rolled up sleeping bags bungied to the rack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,276
Posted By TheLibrarian

Considering my alternative activity is sitting on...

Considering my alternative activity is sitting on the couch watching GoT and eating I'm not too concerned. it seems to say compared to running such and such about bone density but running comes with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,825
Posted By TheLibrarian

You'll need to go to a bike shop to pick up any...

You'll need to go to a bike shop to pick up any of the 'top' name brand bikes. Otherwise you're looking at bikes direct or performance bike for online orders. Fuji Traverse 1.3 looks like a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,600
Posted By TheLibrarian

unless you're religious about cleaning, lubing...

unless you're religious about cleaning, lubing and maintaining it a new bike will just be smoother.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,567
Posted By TheLibrarian

because then it would be a beach cruiser.

because then it would be a beach cruiser.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-18, 01:37 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,653
Posted By TheLibrarian

I'm sure someones already said that people are...

I'm sure someones already said that people are just plain lazy and the scooters are electric.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,769
Posted By TheLibrarian

Havent been on facebook in years.

Havent been on facebook in years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,991
Posted By TheLibrarian

The different hand positions having drop bars ...

The different hand positions having drop bars and geometry of the touring bike help on longer rides by giving you more sitting positions so you're not in the same one all day long but otherwise the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,999
Posted By TheLibrarian

I have no interest in disc brakes either but...

I have no interest in disc brakes either but you'll be limited to find bikes without them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,278
Posted By TheLibrarian

For five bucks i want my tube repaired for me and...

For five bucks i want my tube repaired for me and a frosty beverage. I don't think i paid more than 8$ at the shop one time when i got a flat riding right near there. I imagine the 5$ kit includes...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-11-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By TheLibrarian

How far north? You can take a local bus to Bear...

How far north? You can take a local bus to Bear Mtn. NY I'm sure and get on the AT there. There's likely other spots where it passes something. There is a mass transit list on the Appalachian trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,670
Posted By TheLibrarian

What I've always had that bike you just never pay...

What I've always had that bike you just never pay attention to me! and then I accuse her of liking that guy from Americas got dance and storm out.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-04-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,849
Posted By TheLibrarian

I think part of the disproportionate amount of...

I think part of the disproportionate amount of money or space spent on cycling infrastructure is because some would like to encourage more people to bike for environmental, cost and congestion...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-31-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,121
Posted By TheLibrarian

little to no cars, nature, hills can be more...

little to no cars, nature, hills can be more challenging up or down and really few are dedicated to any kind of riding. It could connect to singletrack or roads or just be where you are and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-18, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,358
Posted By TheLibrarian

Now there is facebook marketplace, not sure if...

Now there is facebook marketplace, not sure if its any better than CL. There is a sub forum here but it says it requires a paid membership. A couple other dedicated sites seem to want money too bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,468
Posted By TheLibrarian

I wouldn't convert a nice bike, depending on...

I wouldn't convert a nice bike, depending on budget either get an older mtn bike to convert or buy a purpose built e-bike which there seem to be a few makers selling some around the 1k mark.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,927
Posted By TheLibrarian

I haven't quit yet but I feel like thinking its...

I haven't quit yet but I feel like thinking its so hard and so addictive is not helping. A lot of people quit cold turkey or cut down in various ways. it is possible and as one person here said after...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By TheLibrarian

Depends what the meaning of is is, or what better...

Depends what the meaning of is is, or what better is. I was comparing the Roam 3 to the roam 1 recently and there wasn't anything that was worth another 500-800$ to me. The Roam is maybe $300 more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,308
Posted By TheLibrarian

Not sure what you expect to do about getting hit...

Not sure what you expect to do about getting hit by drunk drivers vs anything else. Just in general I pick my routes carefully. Best you could do is not ride late at night on the weekends in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By TheLibrarian

if 350-400$ is ok with you anything in the...

if 350-400$ is ok with you anything in the commuter/urban section should be fine for 5 miles and errands around town. The blue momentum iNeed has a rack built in which would be good for school books...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,021
Posted By TheLibrarian

I don't carry a pump. Knock on wood. The few...

I don't carry a pump. Knock on wood. The few flats I can remember one wasn't more than 2 miles from home riding around town maybe another in a similar situation. Then one I happened to be across the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,145
Posted By TheLibrarian

If it holds air otherwise; I'd suspect a faulty...

If it holds air otherwise; I'd suspect a faulty valve stem on the tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,503
Posted By TheLibrarian

What about applying even brake pressure to both...

What about applying even brake pressure to both wheels and the chain only applying pressure to the rear wheel. I'd try a no turning test on a straight stretch and an even braking test.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-20-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,940
Posted By TheLibrarian

It's dangerous enough walking in the city. I...

It's dangerous enough walking in the city. I can't believe they rent citibikes to any old schlub and tourists. I doubt there's much legal responsibility to the bike share companies but maybe there...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,842
Posted By TheLibrarian

I don't like super skinny tires. I'm often on...

I don't like super skinny tires. I'm often on rougher roads and such that I'd prefer the wider tires over negligible speed difference and I'd second that surprisingly, the look and paint would be the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,286
Posted By TheLibrarian

On my bike for example (Giant Roam 3) stepping up...

On my bike for example (Giant Roam 3) stepping up means
1. hydrollic disc brakes- I don't care and don't have a problem with my brakes now (disc brakes are becoming standard now though it is still a...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,295
Posted By TheLibrarian

As a casual ride it would take me close to 2...

As a casual ride it would take me close to 2 hours to do that. Then if your job is physically demanding or even on your feet for 8 hours you don't want to be riding home afterwards. Possibly with an...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,497
Posted By TheLibrarian

I prefer the shower helmet with beer cozy.

I prefer the shower helmet with beer cozy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,481
Posted By TheLibrarian

I don't notice any difference leaving it open....

I don't notice any difference leaving it open. I'm light and the bikes not too old and I'm not hammering too hard.
Forum: Touring
08-13-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,377
Posted By TheLibrarian

For many its a bit of a pipe dream. Many who want...

For many its a bit of a pipe dream. Many who want to leave it all behind and wander for weeks or months don't have much. of course the reality is it costs money to travel evn by especially by bike....
Forum: Touring
08-08-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,069
Posted By TheLibrarian

At least as many got shot and killed riding their...

At least as many got shot and killed riding their bikes in Chicago last weekend so there's that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-18, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By TheLibrarian

I see mtn bikes on mups all the time. For 60-90...

I see mtn bikes on mups all the time. For 60-90 miles you'll survive or at least it won't be the tires or drivetrain that kills you. I never use the lockout and don't feel any need to and i rarely...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By TheLibrarian

*not a biking one. That being said theoretically...

*not a biking one. That being said theoretically there's some tricky parts to it near me that you probably couldn't go up stone stairs on Wiccopee mtn to what did we call it as kids... flat rock, on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,437
Posted By TheLibrarian

A true hipster has a three wheeled utility bike...

A true hipster has a three wheeled utility bike with a cart on the front.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,773
Posted By TheLibrarian

Not sure but in cycling it seems like one of the...

Not sure but in cycling it seems like one of the things they might try to make lighter which makes it less durable the more expensive it is and .05 grams lighter doesn't do much for you. Either way...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,081
Posted By TheLibrarian

I thought the whole point of roundabouts is to...

I thought the whole point of roundabouts is to replace traffic lights. Boston is one of the old citites where roads developed naturally from horse trails being small winding and having messed up...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By TheLibrarian

Useless because they were canti brakes or useless...

Useless because they were canti brakes or useless because they were broken? People stopped just fine or fine enough before all the new fangled technology. I also knew a lot of kids as teens who...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-18, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,522
Posted By TheLibrarian

I'd get one with fangs or a red star.

I'd get one with fangs or a red star.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,327
Posted By TheLibrarian

Depends on the shop. Most brand name shops I'd...

Depends on the shop. Most brand name shops I'd say no just on price. I don't think the avg person cares that much about weight within reason and I don't think weight would make much difference in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 29,339
Posted By TheLibrarian

Definitely going to get the Burley Honey Bee...

Definitely going to get the Burley Honey Bee trailer for bringing the kids to school. Maybe op's plan worked.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,357
Posted By TheLibrarian

I remember when i first got my adult bike i was...

I remember when i first got my adult bike i was sticker shocked at $450. The cheapest of the name brand bikes but should still be a quality bike with no issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 31,239
Posted By TheLibrarian

The whole game is rigged not just your bicycles....

The whole game is rigged not just your bicycles. Its glaringly obvious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 31,239
Posted By TheLibrarian

Long story short it is ridiculous. I can buy a...

Long story short it is ridiculous. I can buy a great bike, pinball machine and a small sail boat for less than that. Some things are tricky. I'm still trying to figure out why a pontoon boat can cost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,259
Posted By TheLibrarian

Assuming it's just pads (~10$), then brakes are...

Assuming it's just pads (~10$), then brakes are easy to fix even running cables(10$) doesn't seem like it should be too bad or expensive. Tires can be expensive(50$+ up to hundreds of dollars) though...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,582
Posted By TheLibrarian

If you're going to spend that kind of money there...

If you're going to spend that kind of money there should be tunnels or bridges at every intersection every half mile or 2 blocks whatever the case may be. Then we might as well all walk or stay home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,022
Posted By TheLibrarian

Laws aside philosophically speaking... well all...

Laws aside philosophically speaking... well all are motorcycles but the ebike category I'd say simply is on a bicycle frame, electric motorcycles as someone posted are built around motorcycle frames....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,582
Posted By TheLibrarian

In the older pictures it looks like (to a 6 yr...

In the older pictures it looks like (to a 6 yr old) that the path just goes and they have the right of way which they do but don't tempt 3000 lb monsters because the white lines go across the road....
Forum: Living Car Free
07-30-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,077
Posted By TheLibrarian

I think the only people using uber instead of...

I think the only people using uber instead of their own car is if they plan on getting sloppy drunk or where parking is more expensive than a ride like at an airport.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-30-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,137
Posted By TheLibrarian

Maybe i'm out at a different time but I see fewer...

Maybe i'm out at a different time but I see fewer people waiting at the end of their driveway in their suvs for the bus though maybe its just summer now. And yes kids are coddled today, urban...
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