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08-31-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,425
Posted By Pax

Totally a personal choice/preference. I use a...

Totally a personal choice/preference. I use a Terry Cite X on my 7.5 and a Terry Falcon X on my 1500, they are womens saddles and probably wouldn't feel good to you if you're a guy. They also feel...
08-30-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,259
Posted By Pax

Women's Utility Living Car Free And now...

Women's
Utility
Living Car Free
And now mostly here (and in a year...50+)
08-28-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,273
Posted By Pax

Could have been, there's a large Mennonite...

Could have been, there's a large Mennonite population in that area along with the Amish.
08-28-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,273
Posted By Pax

I agree 100%, it's the rider. I was riding...

I agree 100%, it's the rider.

I was riding my road bike (Trek 1500 WSD) on a 50 mile organized ride, as I huffed and puffed along I heard a clunking sound coming up behind me, I turned just in...
08-28-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,978
Posted By Pax

My "fast" 7.5 has fenders, rear rack, folding...

My "fast" 7.5 has fenders, rear rack, folding metal panniers, and lights...it's set up for commuting. I would love to have a kickstand but the bike would topple using a typical single sided one (the...
08-27-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,744
Posted By Pax

Thanks. I emailed my LBS to see if they can...

Thanks.

I emailed my LBS to see if they can order the Contis for me, here's hoping.
08-27-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 80,549
Posted By Pax

That is one purdy bike!

That is one purdy bike!
08-27-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,663
Posted By Pax

No, the 1500 is garage wall jewelry for now. My...

No, the 1500 is garage wall jewelry for now. My right knee is a sad little lump of ruination (four surgeries) and when it's having a "moment" I can't ride for a few weeks.
08-27-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,744
Posted By Pax

I was thinking more along the lines of would I be...

I was thinking more along the lines of would I be able to get the tire off (would it still fit between the pads) when I'm yanking the front wheel.
08-27-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,744
Posted By Pax

I just googled those, nice looking tire, thanks! ...

I just googled those, nice looking tire, thanks! Did you have to do any brake adjustments?
08-27-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,663
Posted By Pax

Hi, I'm Mickie, I'm soon to be 49, have a lovely...

Hi, I'm Mickie, I'm soon to be 49, have a lovely partner who has put up with me for the last 20 years, and I ride a 7.5FX (when my knee allows it) and a Trek 1500 WSD, I absolutely LOVE the 7.5 and...
08-27-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,744
Posted By Pax

My 7.5 FX need wider tires

It was supposed to come with 32's from the factory but for some reason mine came with 28's. The amount of cobblestones and bad pavement I hit on the commute make me want something a bit softer.
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05-16-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,911
Posted By Pax

Funny, I have a new student worker who is dealing...

Funny, I have a new student worker who is dealing with that now. She is from the UAE and as a lefty never had a problem with writing arabic from left to right, now she's making a mess on her papers...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,230
Posted By Pax

Today is the last day of finals here the uni...

Today is the last day of finals here the uni where I work, the very large rack near my building will have a variety of abandoned bikes as of next week. Over a few weeks they'll be stripped down and...
05-14-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,911
Posted By Pax

I tried a fountain pen but it required more...

I tried a fountain pen but it required more fussing than I was willing to put in. As far a the venerable old pencil, I work in a university library and I noticed that catalogers always mark in...
05-13-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,911
Posted By Pax

I've gone back to using a pencil, got tired of...

I've gone back to using a pencil, got tired of pens running out of ink or writing poorly and just dug a pencil out of the drawer. Works great, easy to sharpen, still writes after months of use.
05-13-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 235,486
Posted By Pax

I got home from work yesterday and realized I...

I got home from work yesterday and realized I hadn't stopped at the food co-op and the grocery store like I was supposed to...so I went out and grabbed my bike and pedaled off to shop. It was so...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,467
Posted By Pax

I work at a University so there are bike racks...

I work at a University so there are bike racks everywhere, that's pretty much the only cycling perk.
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 07:08 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,005
Posted By Pax

The students are coming back to campus in droves!...

The students are coming back to campus in droves! It was like a slalom course this morning!
Forum: Commuting
08-19-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,125
Posted By Pax

Staff at a University and my commute is a couple...

Staff at a University and my commute is a couple of miles each way. Parking a car costs $7 a day or $40 a month at a lot that's a mile from work...riding my bike just makes sense. And we have a TON...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,005
Posted By Pax

That must've been what happened on my ride in...

That must've been what happened on my ride in today, I tried a new route and was riding in front of a guy for a few blocks, at a stoplight I took off and was about a block ahead and he came zooming...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,005
Posted By Pax

Beautiful ride in this morning, the students...

Beautiful ride in this morning, the students won't be back to campus until Thursday so it was a peaceful ride!
08-10-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,834
Posted By Pax

It was just announced in our local paper that...

It was just announced in our local paper that we're getting Zip Cars! It's going to make going car-light or car-free a much more real alternative for lots of folks, very exciting!
08-07-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 55,944
Posted By Pax

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the joy.

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the joy.
08-06-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 775
Posted By Pax

I recently changed careers but before that spent...

I recently changed careers but before that spent the last twelve years working with mentally ill homeless adults. As your wife saw, the numbers of formerly institutionalized people can be...
08-01-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,034
Posted By Pax

My dad passed away this year and my mom and I...

My dad passed away this year and my mom and I have been spending a lot of time reminiscing. Last weekend I was helping her move a large glass wine bottle (think wine keg) that they got from our old...
07-28-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 7,439
Posted By Pax

I'm in for one when you do another order! It'll...

I'm in for one when you do another order! It'll make an EXCELLENT 50th birthday present for my SO!!

I have to wait another two years and 34 days to order one for myself. :p
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 18,416
Posted By Pax

Damn. Just damn. ...

Damn. Just damn. ...
07-22-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,357
Posted By Pax

We just bought a new house...it has a full length...

We just bought a new house...it has a full length mirror on the wall right by the shower! :twitchy:
10-04-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,240
Posted By Pax

My dad has been at Mayo in Jax for tests the last...

My dad has been at Mayo in Jax for tests the last week and a half, he said he feels like he needs to grow gills to go from the hospital to the car each day.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 607
Posted By Pax

Well that sucks! No riding for me either, my...

Well that sucks!

No riding for me either, my allergies are ridiculous right now (right eye is almost swollen shut - VERY attractive!), we're going kayaking instead...allergies seem to be much...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-07, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 607
Posted By Pax

Paul, you crack me up! :D

Paul, you crack me up! :D
06-09-07, 06:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,983
Posted By Pax

Silversmith...thanks for your view from the...

Silversmith...thanks for your view from the inside of the industry! I live in Central IL and have friends who farm and raise livestock...pretty much the same scenario you painted.

The thing I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 749
Posted By Pax

Pretty cool! A guy on my motorcycling forum made...

Pretty cool! A guy on my motorcycling forum made a rack for his mountain bike, he brought it from Canada to a ride-in we did in North Carolina (too many fantastic places to bike for him to leave it...
06-04-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,549
Posted By Pax

Yup! I was feeling sad on Sunday because my...

Yup!

I was feeling sad on Sunday because my 24 mile ride on Saturday sorta kicked my butt...my SO pointed out that my usual Saturday of playing on the internet was much less taxing so I should...
06-04-07, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By Pax

That is so cool! I know the day I got my license...

That is so cool! I know the day I got my license the bike got crammed into the basement, not to be thought of again for 15 years...very sad.
Forum: Introductions
06-03-07, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By Pax

Hi Brent, I feel you ma brutha...I just nicknamed...

Hi Brent, I feel you ma brutha...I just nicknamed my bike "Doc" because it saved my life. Welcome to BF.
06-01-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,983
Posted By Pax

Since I've added more soy to my diet, my...

Since I've added more soy to my diet, my hotflashes are almost gone. I'd rather do soy than pills made from horse urine (premarin). :D
05-31-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,983
Posted By Pax

Love soymilk! Cow milk tastes really weird to me...

Love soymilk! Cow milk tastes really weird to me now.
05-31-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,998
Posted By Pax

It's free for me (with a univerity faculty/staff...

It's free for me (with a univerity faculty/staff ID), otherwise it's a buck or a buck and a quarter.
05-31-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,983
Posted By Pax

I've been off the bike a while and just started...

I've been off the bike a while and just started back this year so I can't speak to that. I can say that while kayaking I breathe much better and seem to have less early onset muscle fatigue (burning...
05-31-07, 06:56 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,983
Posted By Pax

Al.conoe - I've been following the same plant...

Al.conoe - I've been following the same plant based diet for the last several months (since reading the China Study), my cholesterol numbers have dropped significantly and my overall "numbers"...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By Pax

For years I've wanted to move back to Chicago...

For years I've wanted to move back to Chicago from the small college town we live in downstate...until last weekend when we went up for Bike The Drive. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit but realized...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-07, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Pax

I cover mine cuz it's leather and expensive,...

I cover mine cuz it's leather and expensive, hides it from thieves and keeps it dry from the inevitable afternoon rain showers.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-30-07, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
Posted By Pax

Thanks for sharing the pics! I left my camera in...

Thanks for sharing the pics! I left my camera in the truck since it was pouring when we started.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-29-07, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
Posted By Pax

That was the part I found most fun! That and...

That was the part I found most fun! That and singing "headin' south on lakeshore drive, headin' into town" as we rolled along on the return portion of the north loop. :D
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 10:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,376
Posted By Pax

It's the only sporting event I've ever...

It's the only sporting event I've ever participated in (or attended for that matter) where we don't have to stand in line for the bathroom! :D
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 06:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,376
Posted By Pax

I work at a university and the faculty/staff...

I work at a university and the faculty/staff commuters break down to about 60% female and 40% male. The kids are mostly too lazy to ride and take the bus all of four blocks to get to class.
05-17-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 674
Views: 27,577
Posted By Pax

It's short for Queen B!tch Of The Universe, a...

It's short for Queen B!tch Of The Universe, a moniker I received from a not quite recovered crack ho who was on my caseload.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,723
Posted By Pax

Good job taking the time to chat with someone...

Good job taking the time to chat with someone most would shun. I've worked the last 12 years with mentally ill homeless adults and most spend their lives at best being ignored and at the worst being...
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