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Forum: Introductions
01-19-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By bravotwozero

Good to see another houstonian! Welcome aboard. ...

Good to see another houstonian! Welcome aboard.

Green Clover, texas is pretty blazing hot in the summer, and I bike commute to work year round. To answer your question (i know that was directed at...
Forum: Texas
11-15-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,377
Posted By bravotwozero

i bike east of the 45 where its known as nasa...

i bike east of the 45 where its known as nasa road. plenty of cyclists there, haven't felt unsafe.
Forum: Texas
11-15-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,377
Posted By bravotwozero

I live in the clear lake area, which is in...

I live in the clear lake area, which is in southeast houston, about 30 miles southeast of downtown. commute is 4 miles each way, mostly on designated bike lanes. I once had a deer run right along...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-15-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By bravotwozero

Using a flashlight as a bike headlight?

So I understand you can simply secure a flashlight mount on the handlebar, and put a flashlight on there as your bike head light.

What are your guys thought on doing this as a lighting option?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 14,931
Posted By bravotwozero

but but...what about rust? carbon frames don't...

but but...what about rust? carbon frames don't rust....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-18, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By bravotwozero

Had to swap out the front inner tube. Man what a...

Had to swap out the front inner tube. Man what a PITA. have schwalbe marathons, but they're wire bead. Was able to get the tire off, but putting it back on was impossible, especially the last bit of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-18, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,927
Posted By bravotwozero

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2549_2_17306e63de601389afd917f36ac3f1c72a848f5d.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-18, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,887
Posted By bravotwozero

I have a raleigh myself, the cadent i8 which is...

I have a raleigh myself, the cadent i8 which is basically a internal hub + belt drive version of the bike you're considering. I've had a good experience with it, and the cadent has hydraulic disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,697
Posted By bravotwozero

I've done business with Nashbar, had a great...

I've done business with Nashbar, had a great experience for bike parts. Same with ebay. I bought my hybrid bike directly from Raleigh, also a great experience with great customer service, where you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By bravotwozero

If the liv comes with tubeless tires, and that's...

If the liv comes with tubeless tires, and that's a priority for you, I would go with the liv, for pure convenience. Otherwise, all of the bikes can use tubeless tires and clip on pedals, just a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By bravotwozero

Cool. I just got schwalbe marathons myself, after...

Cool. I just got schwalbe marathons myself, after getting flats all the time. Good experience so far, though I had them installed at my local bike shop, because convenience, and I'm lazy...

Do you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,840
Posted By bravotwozero

you didn't even use tire levers? Having a set of...

you didn't even use tire levers? Having a set of those would be handy i'd imagine, especially since they're dirt cheap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,519
Posted By bravotwozero

lol, wasn't even born when that movie came out!

lol, wasn't even born when that movie came out!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,181
Posted By bravotwozero

I've got a cadent i8. Had it for over a year. No...

I've got a cadent i8. Had it for over a year. No real problems with the bike, except for frequent flats, which I've addressed by checking tire pressures more regularly and getting schwalbe marathons....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,272
Posted By bravotwozero

niiiice. That looks like a sweet touring bike....

niiiice. That looks like a sweet touring bike. What kind is it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,272
Posted By bravotwozero

pannier bags all the way.

pannier bags all the way.
Forum: Introductions
10-28-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By bravotwozero

Hello and welcome. Fellow texan from houston...

Hello and welcome. Fellow texan from houston here! Enjoy the biking weather while you still can!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-18, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,156
Posted By bravotwozero

I love winter, now that I live in houston!...

I love winter, now that I live in houston! beautiful, low humidity weather, with temperatures from the 50s to 70s. Love the bike commute to work, taking the kiddies to the park with an attached bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,051
Posted By bravotwozero

thank you, appreciate the bluntness, haha! ...

thank you, appreciate the bluntness, haha!

I'm new to the cycling world so I will readily admit I don't know jack about bikes or bike parts for that matter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,051
Posted By bravotwozero

Lowdown on bike parts companies..

So, I just wanted to get an idea of who the good/high end vs crappy parts manufacturers are.

From my understanding, campognolo is about as premium as you can get, which is why you also pay premium...
Forum: Introductions
10-26-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By bravotwozero

Welcome aboard! Are you close to Banff? I went...

Welcome aboard! Are you close to Banff? I went there on my honeymoon. It was like something out a dream! Would love to visit again sometime, especially Lake Louise!
Forum: Introductions
10-25-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By bravotwozero

Welcome aboard! I bet NoVa is a fun place to...

Welcome aboard! I bet NoVa is a fun place to ride...
Forum: Introductions
10-25-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By bravotwozero

welcome aboard!

welcome aboard!
Forum: Introductions
10-24-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 404
Posted By bravotwozero

My old hometown! oh how I miss it so! used to...

My old hometown! oh how I miss it so! used to live in mississauga before I headed south for medschool. Welcome aboard!
Forum: Introductions
10-24-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 555
Posted By bravotwozero

So, I've only had the bike for a year and a half,...

So, I've only had the bike for a year and a half, did not notice any stretching/problems with the belt. I believe they're made out of carbon fiber/plastics of some sort, but not sure....
Forum: Introductions
10-23-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By bravotwozero

welcome aboard!

welcome aboard!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-23-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By bravotwozero

can't read private message

Hey guys,

So I got a private message and when I try to open it, it won't let me, because I can't read them unless I have more than 10 posts. Is this for real? Anything I can do, except getting to...
Forum: Introductions
10-23-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,187
Posted By bravotwozero

Welcome aboard, newbie here myself. Phoenix eh?...

Welcome aboard, newbie here myself. Phoenix eh? how are the goat heads treating ya? I heard it's pretty bad out there...
Forum: Introductions
10-23-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 555
Posted By bravotwozero

Hey, so far so good man! While I would not use a...

Hey, so far so good man! While I would not use a belt drive bike for road racing/touring etc, due to limited gearing options, it's worked great for commuting. I don't have to worry about rust/bike...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,112
Posted By bravotwozero

potential thread hijack

Hey guys,

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread here, but wanted to see if you guys had any recommendations for a good/bright rack mounted tail light. I already have one, but it's 3 led's, which...
Forum: Introductions
10-21-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 555
Posted By bravotwozero

Hello from Houston!

Hi everybody,

Just made myself an account here at bike forums. Ever since I switched jobs so that I live 4 miles from my worksite, I have been bike commuting to work using my raleigh cadent i8...
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