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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-15, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I never rode it flat, I actually only used it a...

I never rode it flat, I actually only used it a couple of times, always properly inflated to ~70psi. The problem is that I purchased these for a build that ended up taking about a year longer to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Is this tire safe to ride on?

I've only ridden on this tire a couple of times:

http://imgur.com/a/FNJoL

The first three images show the part of the tire I'm concerned about, the last image shows what a normal portion of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,621
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Diatech ABN-SBN to starnut conversion

I'm restoring an early 90's Marin MTB for commuter duties, and I've run into a problem. The original headset is a Diatech with an angular compression ring and collar in lieu of a starnut. Picture:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 7,877
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

If the bicyclist had no lights and it was after...

If the bicyclist had no lights and it was after dark, your mom is in the clear. It just comes down to if the insurance company wants to play hardball with the kid's family or not.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-12, 02:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,001
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

It's a 90's camry for those that are wondering. I...

It's a 90's camry for those that are wondering. I bought a battery quick disconnect off of eBay for $3.50, so maybe that will solve my woes. The battery was completely fine until I started bike...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,001
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Need a good car battery

So I only drive my car about once every two weeks, and I am finding that my battery is starting to no longer hold its charge even after fully charging it with my Battery Tender in between drives. The...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Eat more food.

Eat more food.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Rule number one (from my experiences) is to not...

Rule number one (from my experiences) is to not try to fix anything on the bike while in motion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,902
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

You can order it yourself and then just bring it...

You can order it yourself and then just bring it to the LBS for them to put together. It shouldn't cost much more than a tune-up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,192
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Drill them out?

Drill them out?
Forum: Commuting
10-22-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,669
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Stoplights. I wish there was a bicycle-only...

Stoplights. I wish there was a bicycle-only overpass through every intersection.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

https://parking.arizona.edu/citations/fines_nonmot...

https://parking.arizona.edu/citations/fines_nonmotor.php

Looks like it is a $20 fine, not $250.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

If there are multiple spring tension holes on the...

If there are multiple spring tension holes on the caliper mount, the springs might be inserted into different positions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,214
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Hi auchencrow, I saw from your posts you own (or...

Hi auchencrow, I saw from your posts you own (or owned) a 1995 Marin Pine Mountain. I do as well, what a solid and light bike!

I unfortunately have not reached enough posts to send you a PM, so...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,845
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

The 32's would be perfect. Why did you think they...

The 32's would be perfect. Why did you think they weren't fitting right, OP?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-04-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

What is this Windsor?

http://bham.craigslist.org/bik/3316227417.html

I'd like to know what type of components are on this guy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,326
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Upon further review, I agree with this. I think...

Upon further review, I agree with this. I think you are looking at 1-1/8" threaded.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,721
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-ED12LP-SLV-Earbuds-...

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-ED12LP-SLV-Earbuds-Silver/dp/B0015AM38Q/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1349373141&sr=8-20&keywords=sony+headphones

These are great headphones that allow just the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,326
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

You'll need to do your own measurements, but my...

You'll need to do your own measurements, but my eyeballs say that this:...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,480
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I swapped a rigid 29er fork (Voodoo Zombie) onto...

I swapped a rigid 29er fork (Voodoo Zombie) onto my 700C suspension hybrid. I weigh 220lbs and it made perfect sense since it was suspension corrected and beefy. I still run 700x32's.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Then put the $30 you save towards a better lock. ...

Then put the $30 you save towards a better lock.

Here's a good combo for a complete lock-up (wheels, frame, seat):
...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Then you are limited to a belt-drive system, and...

Then you are limited to a belt-drive system, and that won't be cheap.

http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,945
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Tell that to the guy with a Tourney front...

Tell that to the guy with a Tourney front derailleur, Acera rear derailleur, Alivio rear brake, Deore front brake, and a suspension-corrected rigid fork. Oh wait, that's me.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

You're under the assumption that a bicycle...

You're under the assumption that a bicycle requires a lot of maintenance. You could get away with just putting air in the tires and lube on the chain for years.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,435
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

In Alabama: Running red lights at below the speed...

In Alabama: Running red lights at below the speed limit. Stopping on the on-ramps because of an inability to properly merge.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-24-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Birmingham has the WORST drivers in the US, bar...

Birmingham has the WORST drivers in the US, bar none. 50% of the on-ramps will have someone at a dead stop because they were too scared to merge. People don't speed up to get through yellows or to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,898
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

If I am about to try a repair/upgrade that I have...

If I am about to try a repair/upgrade that I have not done before, I usually spend some free-time over the course of a few days doing some research and looking for tips and tricks and making sure I...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,871
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I need to get your wife's e-mail address so I can...

I need to get your wife's e-mail address so I can tell her to please get you some more socks for Christmas!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,280
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

No, they should not be held responsible. If you...

No, they should not be held responsible. If you really want to regulate elderly driving, then let the DMV handle it.
Forum: Commuting
09-01-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,247
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I like the spandex warriors even less as a...

I like the spandex warriors even less as a commuter than as a driver.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Can someone ID this bike for me?

Thinking of picking it up, but I'd like to know what components I'm working with.

http://bham.craigslist.org/bik/3222099783.html


Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

While we're on this topic, is there any way to...

While we're on this topic, is there any way to adjust the pulley position on a rear derailleur that has no B-screw? Removing links? Shims?
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,630
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I agree. I think the one thing that defines the...

I agree. I think the one thing that defines the south is "distrust." They do not trust the government because of local corruption and federal intervention. Blacks don't trust whites and vice versa...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,355
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

I spent about an hour one day trying different...

I spent about an hour one day trying different ways to secure my crate with the least number of connections that was secure and stable, as well as non-catastrophic if one of them failed. I'll take a...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Get him a sweet new helmet. You'll be showing him...

Get him a sweet new helmet. You'll be showing him you care about his safety and it will be one less thing he'll have to replace/rebuy after he recovers.
Forum: Southeast
08-21-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 37,074
Posted By AlabamaCommuter

Bham checking in. Any news on proposed bike...

Bham checking in. Any news on proposed bike lanes, and other bike-friendly "things?"
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