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Forum: Living Car Free
05-23-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,356
Posted By sebnukem

About 300m. Why would I walk when I can bike?

About 300m. Why would I walk when I can bike?
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 936
Posted By sebnukem

Don't worry about your sore butt. Every seat,...

Don't worry about your sore butt. Every seat, even the ones made by the Gods Themselves, will give you a sore butt for about 2 weeks.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,680
Posted By sebnukem

All of the above (not quite sure about the...

All of the above (not quite sure about the heath?). A more interesting poll would be why THE HELL are you using a car when you can bike?
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 18,947
Posted By sebnukem

My bike weight varies between 40 and 55lbs,...

My bike weight varies between 40 and 55lbs, depending on what I carry in my panniers. Weight isn't really a problem unless you have some steep hills to climb, but is something that makes you stronger...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By sebnukem

Thank you for that.

Thank you for that.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,483
Posted By sebnukem

I have a $1400+ bike and a good u-lock does its...

I have a $1400+ bike and a good u-lock does its job.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By sebnukem

I love my 700x32 Continental Touring Plus tires....

I love my 700x32 Continental Touring Plus tires. After 6500km the front tire looks like new, while the rear one is starting to develop a flat thread. I'm still waiting for my first flat to swap the...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,474
Posted By sebnukem

Never... but I should, for easthetic reasons.

Never... but I should, for easthetic reasons.
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-04-11, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,966
Posted By sebnukem

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-03-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,966
Posted By sebnukem

Which flag for Burley trailer?

Hello everyone,

I just got a nice Burley D'Lite from Craigslist but it didn't come with a safety flag. The Burley flag on Amazon...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,326
Posted By sebnukem

1. How old are you? 35-40 2. How far is your...

1. How old are you? 35-40
2. How far is your commute to work? 11 to 25 miles, depending on time available, weather
3. How many days a week do you commute? 5
4. Do you commute year around? yes....
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,200
Posted By sebnukem

Finally some criticism about the Brooks B17....

Finally some criticism about the Brooks B17. Until now it seemed that saddle was the greatest gift you could ever offer to your ass...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,343
Posted By sebnukem

They work as advertised. They are my first...

They work as advertised. They are my first clipless pedals, so I can't really compare with anything else but I do love them. I love to be able to take the bike for a ride with or without my SPD shoes.
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,343
Posted By sebnukem

QuakerProf, I had the same problem with my...

QuakerProf, I had the same problem with my mountain bike. See http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?543738-Rear-rack-for-Motobecane-700HT for the fix. (The Old Man Mountain rack is fixed with a...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,343
Posted By sebnukem

My nice weather commuter, a 2010 Cannondale Quick...

My nice weather commuter, a 2010 Cannondale Quick CX Ultra:
http://imgur.com/xZCt0l.jpg
Full res. gallery @ http://eseb.imgur.com/cannondale_quick_cx_ultra_2010
Extras: Ergon GC3s, hybrid A530...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By sebnukem

No it didn't. It was pretty warm when it snowed...

No it didn't. It was pretty warm when it snowed (-1C). The non paved areas are still covered in snow and frozen (it's -8C today). The ride back home was stuck on one speed. Both my derailleurs were...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By sebnukem

My bike already has fenders, which does already...

My bike already has fenders, which does already help. I guess I'm going to pack an icepick (most likely a screwdriver) from now on.

What are the drawbacks of spraying the drive train with...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By sebnukem

snow, snow everywhere

Good morning cycommuters.

Today was the first serious snowfall, with up to 3 inches. My winter commuter has been waiting for that day, all impatient with its shiny new studded tires. So off to...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,859
Posted By sebnukem

Heavy snow fall, ice, broken bike, or sick engine...

Heavy snow fall, ice, broken bike, or sick engine (me). Low temperatures, wind or rain are not a problem. I just bought a pair of studded tires so hopefully the snow won't be a problem anymore.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-31-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,800
Posted By sebnukem

There are many bike stores in Fort Collins:...

There are many bike stores in Fort Collins: ProVelo (Cannondale, Jamis), Peloton (Specialized), Lee's (Trek), FullCycle (Giant, Kona), Recycled Cycles, REI (Novara, etc.), even Rocky Mountain/Spring...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

I like cyclommuter. Sounds like psychommuter.

I like cyclommuter. Sounds like psychommuter.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

There ought to be a noun. Bicommuters deserve a...

There ought to be a noun. Bicommuters deserve a noun.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

From HT+Shields, going East to HP, I cross the...

From HT+Shields, going East to HP, I cross the railroad and College at Troutman. Some other times at Swallow. Some other times I just take the Spring Creek trail all the way to work. Some other times...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

Where are you going exactly? There are many ways...

Where are you going exactly? There are many ways to avoid the College+HT intersection. Yeah the Eastbound wind after work was quite a workout :)
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

It would then make me a guy who likes to ride his...

It would then make me a guy who likes to ride his bike to work and mostly from work when the weather is nice and not so nice.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,643
Posted By sebnukem

I still stops the bike in snow, mud, water.

I still stops the bike in snow, mud, water.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By sebnukem

What do you call yourselves?

I've always wondered, what is the correct/accepted denomination for a bicycle commuter?

I've seen "commulist" once.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-28-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,563
Posted By sebnukem

I picked up my Quick CX Ultra today :). I'll post...

I picked up my Quick CX Ultra today :). I'll post a picture when I'm done building it. It's still missing argo grips and SPD pedals. The computer has 0.01 miles on it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-26-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,436
Posted By sebnukem

Hi Joltman. The Seek 1 is on my short list for a...

Hi Joltman. The Seek 1 is on my short list for a new bike. Any regrets with yours? Any little things about the bike you wish were different?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,768
Posted By sebnukem

I believe it's a 17'' (sml/med). I should have...

I believe it's a 17'' (sml/med). I should have bought the 19''. I don't have the patience to hunt on craigslist and/or I am afraid to get robbed, I don't know. I do want to get myself a nice new bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,768
Posted By sebnukem

Cannondale Quick CX 1

Hello everyone I am in the market for a new bike for replace my one-size-too-small mountain bike (http://imgur.com/yM0VC). I need a faster commuter (up to 20 miles/day), groceries getter, light...
Forum: Touring
10-22-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,111
Posted By sebnukem

Yes it did :(

Yes it did :(
Forum: Touring
10-22-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,111
Posted By sebnukem

So does it mean you have to take the hand off the...

So does it mean you have to take the hand off the bar and reach out to the lever? I don't get it. I've never used bars other than flat mtb bars in my life. I am a noob.

Ed. thanks for replying to...
Forum: Touring
10-22-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,111
Posted By sebnukem

Ok you got me. I'm a n00b :). Seriously how does...

Ok you got me. I'm a n00b :). Seriously how does anyone shift when you have to reach for those little levers at the end of the bar? I don't get it. And this is a deal killer for me.
Forum: Touring
10-22-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,111
Posted By sebnukem

Hi there. I am in the process of choosing a new...

Hi there. I am in the process of choosing a new bike and the Kona Sutra is in my short list. The bike looks perfect except for one thing: the gear shifters at the end of the drop bars! WTF!? How are...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,220
Posted By sebnukem

37 and 10 (winter) to 20 (summer) miles RT...

37 and 10 (winter) to 20 (summer) miles RT commute. Summer commute is longer because I want it to last longer.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-12-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,249
Posted By sebnukem

Ah. I love posting pics of my bike as much as I...

Ah. I love posting pics of my bike as much as I love my bike. 43lbs as shown, with rain jacket, sun screen, air pump and bike lock in one pannier padlocked to the rack. The other pannier has a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-06-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By sebnukem

It has to be useful. According to my google...

It has to be useful. According to my google skills, no one's done it before.

I got it here: http://www.springcreekrecumbents.com/. I walked in the shop (it's next to my house), bought the rack and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,461
Posted By sebnukem

Jersey/jacket's breast pocket or special cell...

Jersey/jacket's breast pocket or special cell phone holder that attaches to the backpack shoulder strap, just above the breast, so that I can hear it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,334
Posted By sebnukem

55lbs? I'm curious to see what a 55lbs pound bike...

55lbs? I'm curious to see what a 55lbs pound bike is and looks like. Is it your avatar photo?
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-26-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By sebnukem

No it didn't. I had my LBS do the install. The...

No it didn't. I had my LBS do the install. The guy picked the clamps from a drawer before he showed them to me. We discussed whether using the clamps on the square-shaped rear fork was an issue and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,334
Posted By sebnukem

My previous bike, also a full suspension...

My previous bike, also a full suspension Mongoose, was 36lbs with nothing on it. I can't imagine riding a 15lbs bike. It must feel like flying, not riding. I guess I'm used to heavy bikes, which I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,828
Posted By sebnukem

I'm 72kg, 175cm. My weight hasn't changed one...

I'm 72kg, 175cm. My weight hasn't changed one pound since I started biking. The mass of lost fat is equal to the mass of extra leg muscles, quadriceps mostly. I bike-commute 11 miles a day, going as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,334
Posted By sebnukem

I don't know where the extra weight comes from...

I don't know where the extra weight comes from really. I remember this bike being quite light when i got it. It's an aluminium frame. Then I added lights, a front mud guard, end bars (those are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,334
Posted By sebnukem

How heavy is your bike?

My hard tail mountain bike (Motobecane 700HT) with empty panniers is 18 kg (40 lbs). Compared to other people giving some hints about weight in this forum, it seems to be heavy, but is it...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-23-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By sebnukem

I made it: it is possible to put a rear rack on...

I made it: it is possible to put a rear rack on the 700HT. Old Man Mountain is about the only option. I'm very happy with the result. See pix.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-21-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By sebnukem

jdmitch: thank you.

jdmitch: thank you.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-20-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By sebnukem

Question Rear rack for Motobecane 700HT?

Hello,

I've been looking to install a rear rack + paniers on my Motobecane 700HT (from bikesdirect.com), which would basically make my car redundant. I didn't have any luck so far. I've tried...
Forum: Introductions
05-20-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By sebnukem

New member from Fort Collins, CO

Hello everyone,

I signed up because I want to do more stuff with my bike, such as grocery shopping. My 700HT is not up to it because it's very difficult to put a rear rack on it. So I'm probably...
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