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Forum: Commuting
02-11-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,091
Posted By ephin

That is why I said "dedicated one or not". You...

That is why I said "dedicated one or not". You don't have to have painted lines to be in the bike lane. Holding your line makes you predictable to drivers. Weaving in and out and unnecessarily taking...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,091
Posted By ephin

No offense, but in the majority of cyclist vs...

No offense, but in the majority of cyclist vs driver road rage videos I've seen, it's the cyclist who usually looks like the wuss (maybe in better cardiovascular shape but backing down, nonetheless)....
Forum: Commuting
02-03-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,091
Posted By ephin

If you are in the bike lane (dedicated one or...

If you are in the bike lane (dedicated one or not), remain in the bike lane, and hold your line, you are not "merging" back into traffic. You are in your lane and they are in their lane.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-18, 08:34 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,091
Posted By ephin

Bouhler and Brack would be proud of you.

Bouhler and Brack would be proud of you.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,091
Posted By ephin

"Coming home last night I was stopped at a light....

"Coming home last night I was stopped at a light. I was in the middle of the lane as I normally do at a light because I don't want anyone to squeeze me off at the intersection."

Not blaming you or...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,862
Posted By ephin

Not sure why Leisesturm thinks this would be a...

Not sure why Leisesturm thinks this would be a marriage breaker. My commute into center city philadelphia is 24.4 mi each way. Door to door time is only 10-20 minutes longer than taking the train. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-06-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,142
Posted By ephin

No, but why should the taxpayers of Hadley, Mass....

No, but why should the taxpayers of Hadley, Mass. be ***** for $27, 500?

I'm sure the lawyer "worked" for every penny of that settlement. No, wait, as FrenchFit sees it, the lawyer got screwed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-06-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,142
Posted By ephin

And we all know enviornmentalists are the epitome...

And we all know enviornmentalists are the epitome of objectivity :twitchy:
Forum: Commuting
10-03-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,193
Posted By ephin

I commuted for approx 3 years in the 80s. Didn't...

I commuted for approx 3 years in the 80s. Didn't ride again until 2006 when I started commuting again. Didn't try my first group ride until 3 years ago. Approx 2/3 of my miles are commuting, the rest...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-12-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By ephin

Question about factoring in non-bike workouts to overall training program / balance

Sorry if the title is confusing. Lately I've gotten a little bored / burned out with my usual cycling / fitness routine so I've started doing some swimming and tennis playing on some of my former...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-09-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,005
Posted By ephin

My comment about genetic makeup of fast twitch to...

My comment about genetic makeup of fast twitch to slow twitch was meant to address the OP's statement "to be a sprinter you have to have a high proportion of fast twitch muscle fibres, and at the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-06-13, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,005
Posted By ephin

I, too, will take a crack at this. I commend you...

I, too, will take a crack at this. I commend you on you passion, drive, and, most of all, on getting out there and competing. While most of the people on this forum, I assume, have some track racing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-23-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,073
Posted By ephin

Are you serious? People call 911 when McDonald's...

Are you serious? People call 911 when McDonald's is out of Chicken McNuggets or when they temporarily lose their cable service or internet. This certainly warrants a call. Remember the "sales" pitch...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,174
Posted By ephin

I recently watched a cable show about human's...

I recently watched a cable show about human's capacity for attention. As a scientist, I felt the program was fairly objective. The premise being challenged was that some/many humans are good at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,461
Posted By ephin

Is this some offer I'm unaware of, or did you...

Is this some offer I'm unaware of, or did you sell your 500 and buy a 510 and $86 was your out of pocket cost?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,253
Posted By ephin

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,653
Posted By ephin

Help with converting Mu Uno to 451 wheel singlespeed/fixed (ie not coaster brake hub)

Apologize if already addressed. Basically, my main question is does someone know where to buy a 20inch 451 wheel with a track style hub. I'm trying to avoid having to do a custom wheel build. I found...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,947
Posted By ephin

The potential motive of the thugs is more of an...

The potential motive of the thugs is more of an academic exercise. What really matters is the behavior of the thugs and for that, I hope they are severely punished.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 15,795
Posted By ephin

AFAIK, the cop's duty is to protect and serve and...

AFAIK, the cop's duty is to protect and serve and enforce the law. He does not have a duty to explain why he's doing what he's doing to any random citizen that asks. In fact, doing so takes him away...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 15,795
Posted By ephin

What a ******. Appears to me he rode along in the...

What a ******. Appears to me he rode along in the painted island for a little and then pulled a ubie to get to the cop. At a minimum (even if his cycling was perfectly legal) he's interfering with a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 15,795
Posted By ephin

Good luck with that! Many of "us" do not pay...

Good luck with that! Many of "us" do not pay their salaries (ie don't pay taxes - especially in california) and the rich pay a disproportionate share of their salaries. As a taxpayer who's paying a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,334
Posted By ephin

I've proceeded through stop signs and red lights...

I've proceeded through stop signs and red lights plenty of times with cops in the vicinity. I only come to a complete stop if I have to due to traffic. I'll slow down more than usual and look around...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,065
Posted By ephin

I've been commuting 7 years now - approx 4K...

I've been commuting 7 years now - approx 4K commuting miles per year. I've seen an increase in the number of bike lanes (esp in philadelphia) over these years. In my experience, they are no safer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,641
Posted By ephin

Wow, tough crowd. I've heard roadies can be...

Wow, tough crowd. I've heard roadies can be snooty :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,641
Posted By ephin

I couldn't resist. Average speed is not useless....

I couldn't resist. Average speed is not useless. In fact, average speed is ALL that matters, in a race. The person on the podium is the one with the highest average speed – period. This person may...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,972
Posted By ephin

I’ve noticed many of the responses in this tread...

I’ve noticed many of the responses in this tread pertain to general nutrition / metabolism / normal exercise physiology. However, the OTP states he has metabolic syndrome – by definition a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-13, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,235
Posted By ephin

Thought I'd update this tread as it has been...

Thought I'd update this tread as it has been revived. I've been using my powercal for 10 months now. As I said in my original post, I use it any time I'm not riding a bike with an actual powermeter....
Forum: Commuting
05-09-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,570
Posted By ephin

I, personally, wouldn't invest money in trying to...

I, personally, wouldn't invest money in trying to convert that bike into a commuter (unless you plan on riding mostly on bumpy dirt roads/trails for your commute). Save your money (the money you...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,237
Posted By ephin

Wow! You get one dissenting opinion and this is...

Wow! You get one dissenting opinion and this is how you react?

Narcissists are notoriously thin-skinned. It's their (subconsious) defense to cover up what's actually a fragile ego. I guess...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,148
Posted By ephin

Is your seat stay bridge drilled for a rear...

Is your seat stay bridge drilled for a rear brake? (I have an Sworks Langster Frame (2007, I think) that isn't drilled in the rear). If so, some black 105 brakes would work well / look good / not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,105
Posted By ephin

Thanks for validating a strategy I've been using...

Thanks for validating a strategy I've been using for a while. It works. My bike room in the basement is jam packed with bikes. I've had to move several out to the garage. I've slipped new ones in and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-15-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,977
Posted By ephin

My garmin 500 has never given me trouble in the...

My garmin 500 has never given me trouble in the cold. The coldest commute I've used it on was 11 degrees F (1.5 hour ride). I've never noticed display problems in the cold. The backlight time on can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-14-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By ephin

Maybe I am overthinking this. As I've been...

Maybe I am overthinking this. As I've been thinking about this since starting this thread yesterday, I've had yet another thought. Maybe the software itself corrects for my question/scenario. For...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-13, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,430
Posted By ephin

Just move to America and let Obamacare take care...

Just move to America and let Obamacare take care of you. No worries, right?

All kidding aside (and I am sympathetic to your situation - can hardly imagine how bummed I'd be if I were in your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By ephin

Question about TSS

I commute to work by bike 2-3 days per week. Generally treat these as recovery rides / base miles but every now and then I throw in some intervals or sprints. Each leg of the commute is 24.25 miles...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,784
Posted By ephin

That's mild. I commute into university city...

That's mild. I commute into university city Philadelphia daily (Univ Penn, Drexel U., etc). Those pedestrians don't even wait for the light to turn green before crossing. As soon as there's no...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,514
Posted By ephin

This is quite common with 2 way stop...

This is quite common with 2 way stop intersections. When the traffic without a stop sign wants to make a left, many of them will strafe the apex (and thus partially cross the opposing traffic lane...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 377,680
Posted By ephin

Or clowns in need of a tiny bike!

Or clowns in need of a tiny bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,410
Posted By ephin

Maybe you should read the article instead of...

Maybe you should read the article instead of making so many assumptions. The company that did the testing is friction-facts.com. Check out their website. They appear to me to be more than enthusiasts...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,277
Posted By ephin

I'm kind of addicted to cycling and cycling...

I'm kind of addicted to cycling and cycling stuff. I spread my money around. There are 3 LBSs that get the majority of my money spent at LBSs and there are numerous internet places that get the rest....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-13, 03:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 12,457
Posted By ephin

htfu :)

htfu :)
Forum: Commuting
01-29-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 850
Posted By ephin

As a cyclist, motorist, and former motorcyclist,...

As a cyclist, motorist, and former motorcyclist, I have a lot of experience on roadways with other moving vehicles. As a cyclist and former motorcyclist, I’ve developed / expanded my skill set beyond...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,874
Posted By ephin

Yet as a family man you do have enough time to...

Yet as a family man you do have enough time to troll bikeforums and pass judgement on the appropriate number of bikes others should have. Your kids must be proud of your wise use of time. Priorities,...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,621
Posted By ephin

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,418
Posted By ephin

I have 3sp ATV pants and love them. Live in them...

I have 3sp ATV pants and love them. Live in them most of the winter (bought a 2nd pair after falling in love - good deal at STP). Good wind blockage outside. Not too warm inside. Cut is perfect for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,004
Posted By ephin

5 ft 6 in. Longish torso. CAAD 9 road 50cm. CAADX...

5 ft 6 in. Longish torso. CAAD 9 road 50cm. CAADX 48cm.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-10-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,184
Posted By ephin

Well said. I have a couple of these on my...

Well said. I have a couple of these on my commute. I got tired of fast moving cars trying to beat me to the on ramp and totally misjudging our speeds. What I started doing is gradually taking over...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-08-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 11,039
Posted By ephin

Though entertaining, this thread has caused my...

Though entertaining, this thread has caused my perception of cyclists to deteriorate. I guess it's true - that we are our own worst enemies.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,670
Posted By ephin

You can always kill a Tauntaun and climb inside...

You can always kill a Tauntaun and climb inside for heat.
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