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Forum: Commuting
12-27-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,243
Posted By bmt074

Haha I once got side-swiped by a taxi on Mt....

Haha I once got side-swiped by a taxi on Mt. Auburn st. in Watertown before. He cut so close that the back of his right mirror whacked my left handlebar as he was passing. He slowed down for a moment...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,075
Posted By bmt074

For six bucks I bought a set of led valve caps...

For six bucks I bought a set of led valve caps off of ebay that only turn on when it's dark enough and when you are moving (and this included shipping). They are extremely visible from the side since...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,363
Posted By bmt074

There is almost nothing you can really do. Just...

There is almost nothing you can really do. Just keep hydrated. No matter how much you strip down, cycling in 90+ degree/high humidity with the hot sun beating down on you is NEVER going to be a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-10, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By bmt074

I have a $40 Sigma and a $10 Schwinn... Besides a...

I have a $40 Sigma and a $10 Schwinn... Besides a backlight on the Sigma (which I never use) they pretty much do the exact same things (and are tracking miles identically). If you just want total...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By bmt074

I'm not a big Knog fan but that light looks...

I'm not a big Knog fan but that light looks really cool.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By bmt074

I know what you are saying - cars do this all the...

I know what you are saying - cars do this all the time when I am riding to work... I usually just give them a motion with my hand for them to turn that they can see in their mirror, and they usually...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,119
Posted By bmt074

This is why I HATE coin-release mechanisms in...

This is why I HATE coin-release mechanisms in bicycle tail lights. Eventually something is going to wear out and you will lose the lid of your light somewhere if not secured on somehow. My Mars 3 is...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-10, 09:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,106
Posted By bmt074

Every year they have a cycling/running day up Mt....

Every year they have a cycling/running day up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. I believe I heard that the record times for cycling and running to the top is withing ten minutes of each other....
Forum: Commuting
06-30-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,106
Posted By bmt074

On my current commuter bike (an old Mongoose...

On my current commuter bike (an old Mongoose Mountain bike being converted into a comfort bike - it still has big knobby tires) I get passed quite a bit and I am ok with it :).

I notice a good...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,867
Posted By bmt074

I do this all the time - especially at all-way...

I do this all the time - especially at all-way stops. If the car gets to the line first I let them go just like I would if I were in a car. When I come to a stop I often just look off in the other...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,502
Posted By bmt074

I've never noticed signs stating that the MUP I...

I've never noticed signs stating that the MUP I use closes but I've definitely run into closed gates at night that have forced me out onto the street. The street is really busy but I'm used to riding...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,380
Posted By bmt074

10 stoplights in about 2.5 miles... Maybe 3 stop...

10 stoplights in about 2.5 miles... Maybe 3 stop signs.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,172
Posted By bmt074

Haha seriously! As soon as I hit the MUP the...

Haha seriously! As soon as I hit the MUP the light goes into low steady mode to work more like a headlight. Believe it or not the light is tilted down a bit when flashing - enough to light the road a...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,172
Posted By bmt074

Can a light ever be too bright for a commute?

I recently started using a Cygolite Rover II. It's great so far - even on low it makes a great headlight for darker areas (mostly MUPs after dark - all roads are brightly lit) - far brighter than my...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,539
Posted By bmt074

I live just outside of Boston, MA- my communte is...

I live just outside of Boston, MA- my communte is Somerville to Cambridge. Only 2.5 miles in but I have a lots of options to lengthen my ride home - looping around the Charles River for about 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By bmt074

Clacking sound

My bike seems to have developed a clacking (or 'clinking') sound. It seems to occur when I push hard on the left pedal and the harder I push the louder the clack or clink. I thought maybe the chain...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,856
Posted By bmt074

Does anyone have any experience with LED Pedals...

Does anyone have any experience with LED Pedals such as this:
...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,023
Posted By bmt074

I've gone through a similar transformation. I...

I've gone through a similar transformation. I used to drive 75-80 on highways and usually faster than that for really long trips but now I am almost always within 5 mph (above and below) of the speed...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,645
Posted By bmt074

This happens to me all the time in Cambridge when...

This happens to me all the time in Cambridge when I stop for people/lights/etc. Someone will almost always fly past me during the nicer days. One day a woman passed me at a cross walk and smacked her...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,358
Posted By bmt074

I used the 'T' for years... The subway was...

I used the 'T' for years... The subway was unpredictable at best - especially the green line. My favorite thing is seeing 3 trains go in the opposite direction before one comes your way :). I now...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 691
Posted By bmt074

When I was a kid me and my friends (being the...

When I was a kid me and my friends (being the hooligans we were) used to take our bikes to the top of a parking garage and ride the spiral back down to the base level near BU. Could've been the same...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,581
Posted By bmt074

In my building they provide 5 bike racks in the...

In my building they provide 5 bike racks in the basement of the parking garage. From late spring to mid-fall it can be difficult to find a spot to lock up if you get in after 9 or so. There is...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,868
Posted By bmt074

I would hardly call this a problem... I...

I would hardly call this a problem...

I guess it depends on whether your are using the MUP to simply get from point A to point B or whether you are out for a recreational ride. I go 10-30 miles...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,901
Posted By bmt074

Cars seem to have the power to turn the most...

Cars seem to have the power to turn the most normal person into an impatient jackass who gets irritated about any small delay.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,880
Posted By bmt074

For short rides the backpack is fine if not a...

For short rides the backpack is fine if not a little sweaty on hot days. For long distance rides hand down the rack wins. At least for me riding 30+ miles with a somewhat heavy backpack can be a...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,562
Posted By bmt074

I'm giving the Bell Memory Foam seat a shot......

I'm giving the Bell Memory Foam seat a shot... Just got it today. It is massive compared to the old seat but hopefully it'll be much more comfortable.
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,296
Posted By bmt074

Can you lock it sideways through the bars on the...

Can you lock it sideways through the bars on the back of your seat? I've seen people do this before.
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By bmt074

Mainly because my pants keep getting snagged on...

Mainly because my pants keep getting snagged on the chainring and I'm not a big fan of rolling up my pant leg every time I ride my bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By bmt074

How hard is it?

I have a 21 speed mountain bike. I'm thinking of removing the large chainring in the front since I never use it and replacing it with a chain guard ring (if that is what you call it - it's just a...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,966
Posted By bmt074

Thanks for the answers! Oddly setting my Schwinn...

Thanks for the answers! Oddly setting my Schwinn odometer to the 26 x 2.0 (2099mm) setting has it giving me the same readings as the Sigma on my other bike (down to the tenth of a mile for my commute...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By bmt074

I always go wired. I don't see a big advantage to...

I always go wired. I don't see a big advantage to going wireless. They don't seem as reliable as wired ones.
Forum: Commuting
06-01-10, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,966
Posted By bmt074

Tire size to MM?

Ok I've looked around and haven't found a straight answer to this (or I might be dumb...). I want to convert my tire size to MM so I can properly program my odometer.

The closest size the chart...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,636
Posted By bmt074

+1 I go in all of the situations mentioned...

+1

I go in all of the situations mentioned below. My favorite is when ALL the lights are in a walk signal state (and there aren't any pedestrians crossing). There isn't a safer time to go.

But...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,601
Posted By bmt074

Oops I misread that... If I ever retire I hope to...

Oops I misread that... If I ever retire I hope to still be biking. If not I will have some sort of motorized option - I'm already going to convert my second bike into an electric for the fun of it.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,461
Posted By bmt074

I have a 24 speed and I've never had a problem...

I have a 24 speed and I've never had a problem with my gears (and I bike through the Winter). I think sometimes the maintenance required to maintain a geared bike gets fairly overblown (especially...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By bmt074

People who use light with big battery packs...

Last winter I bought a Cygolite that uses an external battery pack to replace my Cateye EL320 that runs on 4 AAs. The Cygolite is MUCH brighter which was nice but I used to for a few days then went...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-10, 07:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,562
Posted By bmt074

Most comfortable bike seat?

I'm building a commuter using an old mountain bike that is strictly being put together to haul stuff (grocery bags and whatnot) and be comfortable. I'm looking for a really comfortable larger seat to...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,717
Posted By bmt074

Dumb and dangerous: One day on the way home...

Dumb and dangerous:

One day on the way home from work I was approaching two buses right next to each other. I decided to ride between them (one was parked by the curb and the other was in the...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,603
Posted By bmt074

Definitely pass. Different people climb hills at...

Definitely pass. Different people climb hills at different paces. I like to climb at a moderate pace (10-12 mph). A lot of people immediately switch down to the lowest gear on their bike and climb at...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,142
Posted By bmt074

Just be happy when drivers are nice to you :)....

Just be happy when drivers are nice to you :). Most posts regarding drivers in these forums are about how they are big jerks. I wouldn't complain when they are being cautious around you - even if you...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,618
Posted By bmt074

If I have the choice between using a MUP or using...

If I have the choice between using a MUP or using a road that are covering the same path I will use the MUP every time. Unfortunately on my general commute into work it is always through the city...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,089
Posted By bmt074

After a few flats last year I sprung for a $50...

After a few flats last year I sprung for a $50 heavy duty tire. After one week with it something cut through it like a hot knife through butter. I went right back to a $15 tire and have been fine for...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,718
Posted By bmt074

Yes. I always wear a helmet. It's amazing how...

Yes. I always wear a helmet. It's amazing how people get so worked up over this issue. If you don't want to wear a helmet, don't. If you want to wear a helmet, wear one. I figure every little bit...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,991
Posted By bmt074

The bent left arm for a right turn is pretty...

The bent left arm for a right turn is pretty antiquated today. Pointing right makes about 1000 times more sense and all drivers will get what you're doing. I'll bet that most drivers today have...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,160
Posted By bmt074

I agree with this- in Boston there is a very busy...

I agree with this- in Boston there is a very busy intersection with traffic flowing to the left. I almost always take the left turn when the walk light is on and traffic is completely stopped (and...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,760
Posted By bmt074

I never do- where I live there are sign posts and...

I never do- where I live there are sign posts and bike racks just about everywhere so I just lock up outside. Plus my bike is just a stock Trek hybrid. I do take my lights and odometer with me though.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,725
Posted By bmt074

Interesting - it appears that the cyclist def had...

Interesting - it appears that the cyclist def had the right of way since he crossed the dotted line into the rotary first. Still though, I would keep an eye out for cars at all times. Don't assume...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By bmt074

Wow that is incredible! Cycling around the...

Wow that is incredible! Cycling around the country has been a dream of mine for a while now. I keep telling myself if I find myself out of work I'm just going to do it similar to what he has done.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,487
Posted By bmt074

I haven't had any accidents in my adult years but...

I haven't had any accidents in my adult years but I had a few when I was a kid.

At 9 or 10 years old I had an old bmx bike that was in the process of being repaired. I didn't have a nut for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,063
Posted By bmt074

Funny- I sort of had the same attitude as Exit...

Funny- I sort of had the same attitude as Exit until I actually tried an electric bike. Beyond everything else the electric bike was a lot of fun - you press the throttle and take off at 20 mph in...
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