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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By gbcb

In the interests of efficiency, I took the...

In the interests of efficiency, I took the offending wheel into an LBS, where they seconded the new rim tape option. I had them mount the tire for me while I was there, so we have a working bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By gbcb

Well, I've been getting a lot of practice but I...

Well, I've been getting a lot of practice but I don't know if I'm actually improving. I've attempted to follow online guides in an attempt to rectify any bad habits, but despite assurances that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By gbcb

The new front tire has never been ridden on......

The new front tire has never been ridden on... The tube hasn't stayed inflated long enough! Might make sense to check if it has any rough bits from the factory, though. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By gbcb

Look upon my works, ye tubes, and despair

I am beginning to think I'm constitutionally incapable of successfully changing a tire. My girlfriend had a blowout while riding with an old, worn-out and cracking Conti Gator Skin up front, so I...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,739
Posted By gbcb

Orange Jamises FTW!!! 386254

Orange Jamises FTW!!!
386254
Forum: Commuting
04-17-14, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Two days of rain and the pollution is worse than...

Two days of rain and the pollution is worse than ever. No rides for me. We'll see about tomorrow.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Lots of crud in the air again today, including...

Lots of crud in the air again today, including some construction grit that got in my eyes, so another slow ride. Not quite as relaxing as yesterday's because the traffic was much worse. Sunny and a...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Bad air today, so I left early and rode slowly....

Bad air today, so I left early and rode slowly. Got to work feeling remarkably relaxed. I think I need to do that more often.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

Thanks, yeah. She tried looking around nearby...

Thanks, yeah. She tried looking around nearby markets for it, but no luck
Forum: Commuting
04-11-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

Ha, thanks! Yeah, I'm already considering new...

Ha, thanks! Yeah, I'm already considering new minivelo options. A new colleague of mine is actually a BF member too, and a minivelo enthusiast!
Forum: Commuting
04-10-14, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

Thanks, Steve... It sucks, especially since she...

Thanks, Steve... It sucks, especially since she had started to ride it a lot more recently. By the way, long time no see! Hope Kyoto's still treating you well.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

Stolen today :( ...

Stolen today :(

http://www.brezhnev.net/bikeforums/bikephotos/tnt2.jpg

I hadn't been using it as a commuter for a while, but my fiancée -- who's much better sized for the bike than I am --...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

:lol: Tough crowd in here...

:lol: Tough crowd in here...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-14, 03:11 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

Thanks! I bought it after I got my first job,...

Thanks! I bought it after I got my first job, even though I couldn't really afford it... Probably wasn't the best financial decision, but in the long run it has been worth every penny.

Powergrips...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-14, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

RALEIGH_COMP, cool anechoic chamber! (I assume...

RALEIGH_COMP, cool anechoic chamber! (I assume that's what it is)
What line of work are you in?

Beautiful day today, so I took some glamour shots on the ride home from brunch. I haven't...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Sunny day today but the air isn't great. The one...

Sunny day today but the air isn't great. The one short hill on my ride (a bridge) reinforced how out of shape I am. One pedal crank at a time...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,101
Posted By gbcb

I think you mean tractorlegs :) I like what I'm...

I think you mean tractorlegs :) I like what I'm running but it's a pretty straightforward rear rack/single pannier setup, neither old- nor new-school!
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,101
Posted By gbcb

Cool!

Cool!
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,101
Posted By gbcb

I really like that setup. The flexibility of...

I really like that setup. The flexibility of being able to just throw any bag on a crate had for some reason never occurred to me... Do you have a mesh to secure loads on bumpy roads? That would be...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 02:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,101
Posted By gbcb

Also, I've never had a problem with my Brooks...

Also, I've never had a problem with my Brooks saddles, but then again I don't frequently wear light-coloured trousers
Forum: Commuting
04-02-14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,101
Posted By gbcb

You need to decide what your priorities are....

You need to decide what your priorities are. These were mine:
- Waterproof
- Reasonably stylish (would look at home in an office environment)
- Not too huge
- Easy to mount/unmount

I ended up...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-14, 01:08 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By gbcb

You're killing me. I can route part of my ride...

You're killing me. I can route part of my ride along a creek that recently became capable of supporting life (hooray!), but it means contending with swarms of honking scooters and aggressive drivers...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-14, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By gbcb

Thanks! I had a series of bad (and newly...

Thanks! I had a series of bad (and newly developed) allergic reactions to a neoprene liner in my prosthetic leg. It took a long time to figure out what was actually going on and determine a solution....
Forum: Commuting
04-01-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Managed to shave 10 minutes off the commute this...

Managed to shave 10 minutes off the commute this morning with a better route -- down to just over 30 mins. Day two after a 2+ year break! (Actually more like 3 years since I've commuted regularly --...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By gbcb

Ride home even better than on the way in. But...

Ride home even better than on the way in. But wow, am I out of shape. Thanks, skijor, for the kind words! The Jamis is as fantastic to ride as I remembered.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By gbcb

No mask today... I need to get a new one anyway.

No mask today... I need to get a new one anyway.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,922
Posted By gbcb

Should have posted this here. I'm still buzzing...

Should have posted this here. I'm still buzzing :) http://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/941038-first-commute-2-years.html
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By gbcb

First commute in 2 years

After picking up new tubes on the weekend and an underground bike parking permit at my office building yesterday, I had my first ride into work in about two years today -- it's also about the third...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-10-13, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By gbcb

Neoprene alternatives? Please help! (Cross-posted)

Hey, guys -- just posted this in Foo, where it was suggested I cross-post here. I'd appreciate any and all help! The original post is here...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,407
Posted By gbcb

I'm thinking I might go and test a Brompton today...

I'm thinking I might go and test a Brompton today to compare.

I've come across references to the bike dropping its chain and freezing up the rear wheel. Does anyone know how common this issue is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,407
Posted By gbcb

Thanks. What's the relationship between ORI and...

Thanks. What's the relationship between ORI and Mezzo? Just different branding for different markets?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,407
Posted By gbcb

I think I've answered my last question with this...

I think I've answered my last question with this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SRLzKIxHY&feature=related

I'd still appreciate comments on the bike as a Brompton alternative, though!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,407
Posted By gbcb

Cheapish new ORI M9 - Worth it?

I've come across a new ORI M9 (http://www.oribikes.com/products/detial.php?M=0&cID=1&Key=3) being sold for $700 (sticker price $1400) by a great bike shop that happens to know absolutely nothing...
Forum: Southwest
10-04-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By gbcb

Hmm, thanks. It seems like I can pick either...

Hmm, thanks. It seems like I can pick either cheap or easy, but not both. A two-hourish drive to Phoenix plus check in and security at the airport -- and then getting to Vegas in time for an 8 a.m....
Forum: Southwest
10-04-11, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By gbcb

To keep this bike-related, maybe someone could...

To keep this bike-related, maybe someone could suggest a nice bike route :D
Forum: Southwest
10-04-11, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By gbcb

Getting from Sedona to Vegas?

(cross-posting from Foo)
Hi, all
I've got to be in Sedona, AZ next Wednesday, October 12 -- and then I have a flight leaving Las Vegas at 8:00 a.m. the next morning, October 13. I'll be catching a...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-02-11, 08:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,152
Posted By gbcb

Wow. I want a cycling peg now! The second...

Wow. I want a cycling peg now! The second advantage in particular sounds great. My situation's a bit different since I've got a rotationplasty rather than a standard BKA, but I've definitely had...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-02-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By gbcb

Van Ness rotationplasty...

Van Ness rotationplasty (http://www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/mar_apr_05/rotationplasty.html) here. I started out with a shortened crank due to a relatively limited range of motion. Since then...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-02-11, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,588
Posted By gbcb

I experimented with SPDs for a while... while I...

I experimented with SPDs for a while... while I love the feel they give me on the bike, I got annoyed with them off the bike. Even in with MTB-style shoes, the rigidity of the shoe combined with an...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-02-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,204
Posted By gbcb

I was specifically told to look into Biopace...

I was specifically told to look into Biopace rings when I first started riding after my amputation (ca. 1990-91). I've got a Van Ness rotationplasty...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,888
Posted By gbcb

Last two commutes have sucked. Rack failed on the...

Last two commutes have sucked. Rack failed on the way home yesterday, falling off the back of the bike and dumping my pannier (with laptop) in the middle of a busy street. And today, realised I had a...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-10, 03:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By gbcb

Yup. I also have these, and they work very well.

Yup. I also have these, and they work very well.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-10, 02:37 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,169
Posted By gbcb

Or go to North Korea. They make you hand in your...

Or go to North Korea. They make you hand in your phone at the border and put it in a sealed customs bag -- you get it when (or if ;)) you leave. Oddly, my trip was one of the most relaxing I've ever...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,087
Posted By gbcb

First time I've heard of this. Where do you get...

First time I've heard of this. Where do you get yours?
Forum: Commuting
09-18-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,087
Posted By gbcb

I use whatever I can find, usually bought in bulk...

I use whatever I can find, usually bought in bulk when traveling overseas. Almost impossible to find good deodorant/antiperspirant here, especially in the winter. No particular brand loyalty, but...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,169
Posted By gbcb

Not having a cell phone isn't an option here....

Not having a cell phone isn't an option here. Socially, professionally, whatever, and at all levels of society. But I use it for my convenience, not for the convenience of the caller.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,888
Posted By gbcb

It was raining hard, but I worked from home this...

It was raining hard, but I worked from home this morning. By 11:00 it had stopped raining and the temperature was around 26C/79F. It actually felt chilly, which is a sign of what this summer has done...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-10, 03:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,620
Posted By gbcb

The Ortlieb Office Bag does everything I want....

The Ortlieb Office Bag does everything I want. Completely waterproof, amazing latching system, it's fine for carrying and I like how it looks -- I can ride to work in a suit, grab the bag off my bike...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-10, 03:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,990
Posted By gbcb

I'm more worried about all the cars I see running...

I'm more worried about all the cars I see running on underinflated tires.

I would venture to say bikes with properly inflated tires are in the minority around here. Don't even get me started on...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,888
Posted By gbcb

Still hot. Why is it still so hot? On the way...

Still hot. Why is it still so hot? On the way home this evening, it was 34C/93.2F without heat index, 41C/105.8F with. I could tell it was going to be a scorcher when I stepped outside this morning....
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