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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,468
Posted By iqaro

503130 Well, this is mine.. It's an old steel...

503130
Well, this is mine.. It's an old steel tourer with 700*38 tires...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,101
Posted By iqaro

I ride with two traffic laws in my mind: 1-...

I ride with two traffic laws in my mind:

1- I'm invisible
2- My life is worth for motorist as a paint scratch in their vehicle
Forum: Commuting
10-08-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,878
Posted By iqaro

You donīt carry enough cash even for a bus fare

You donīt carry enough cash even for a bus fare
Forum: Commuting
09-01-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 16,493
Posted By iqaro

I if get a flat, itīs easier to inflate to 40-45...

I if get a flat, itīs easier to inflate to 40-45 psi than to 90-120 psi with a handy pump....
Forum: Commuting
07-02-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,095
Posted By iqaro

I use a messenger bag, when I use backpack I...

I use a messenger bag, when I use backpack I sweat a lot.... Sometime I carry the backpack in a rack: cool....
Forum: Commuting
06-06-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,346
Posted By iqaro

Once, in a crossroad near my home, I see green...

Once, in a crossroad near my home, I see green ligth, start to ride and.... wham!!! Front wheel get caught in a 10cm step that bike lane had, I passed over my bike and landed front of several...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,018
Posted By iqaro

Four guys walking slowly along a bike lane...

Four guys walking slowly along a bike lane looking for a fight with biker (me)...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,564
Posted By iqaro

Ah.. mmmm... yes.

Ah.. mmmm... yes.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 13,437
Posted By iqaro

Structural Engineer...

Structural Engineer...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,148
Posted By iqaro

My commute

THis is my route= 6.2 km long
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By iqaro

Well, I replace my rear tire when it gets fully...

Well, I replace my rear tire when it gets fully worn, I put front tire in rear wheel and buy a new tire; in order to avoid problems like those yo depict in your post....
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,066
Posted By iqaro

Shampooing my hair every day works fine. If not,...

Shampooing my hair every day works fine. If not, hair gets oily and takes the shape of helmet....

PS. I wear my hair pretty long...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,012
Posted By iqaro

That I can't afford even a bus ticket:D

That I can't afford even a bus ticket:D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,809
Posted By iqaro

Graph says all: let's compare Ti vs 953 and find...

Graph says all: let's compare Ti vs 953 and find that 953 has twice strength and stiffness than Ti-alloy. If ones assume that working with them will reduce properties if you have same workmanship,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,809
Posted By iqaro

Mmmmmm... I donīt know how much expensive is. But...

Mmmmmm... I donīt know how much expensive is. But Reynols953 steel has two times strength of titanium for 1.6 its times weight, and steel is more stiff.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By iqaro

If you keep your wheel diameter, put a sprocket...

If you keep your wheel diameter, put a sprocket with 17.6% more teeth (1/0.85) to give 0.85 of original gearing, or put a chainring with 15.0% less teeth. The formula is:

g=p*nc/ns

g=gearing...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,096
Posted By iqaro

Athletics isn't wear fancy brand sport garments,...

Athletics isn't wear fancy brand sport garments, or eat super expensive powder or drink superexpensive liquids, nor the competitive facet of sports. I'ts self challenging, it's the joy of movement,...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,666
Posted By iqaro

I have been too lazy this month, only rode 450km...

I have been too lazy this month, only rode 450km (279mi) in january....
Forum: Commuting
02-01-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,096
Posted By iqaro

I guess beer it's the better recovery drink, it's...

I guess beer it's the better recovery drink, it's plenty of B-Vitamin, carbohydrates, and off course water. Besides that after a ride in the hot, is like heaven. Milk it's another drink of choice, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,464
Posted By iqaro

I carry both of them. Change tube on the road,...

I carry both of them. Change tube on the road, carry patches for if I get a second flat....
Forum: Commuting
01-31-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,933
Posted By iqaro

So do I...

So do I...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-30-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By iqaro

Aluminium and steel have very different cold...

Aluminium and steel have very different cold hardening properties, so you can rebend a steel pipe and actually increase its strenght altought reducing its ductility: structural steel have roughly a...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,096
Posted By iqaro

Elite athlete? Off course. But IMO nobody need...

Elite athlete? Off course. But IMO nobody need suplemental food, so I think megavitamins and the like could only have a psycological effect. For all of us, a balanced diet is enough: protein,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,478
Posted By iqaro

In this thread I've found posts that pretty well...

In this thread I've found posts that pretty well represent all three issues of risk, two of them are objective and one is subjective:
1- Hazard.
2- Assesment.
3- Mitigation.

1- Hazard is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,478
Posted By iqaro

Here (Colombia) I found statistics...

Here (Colombia) I found statistics (www.fonprevial.org.co (http://www.fonprevial.org.co)) as follows:

Total deaths in road accidents (operator, passenger and pedestrian) involving:
...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By iqaro

Good point.... Hahahaha

Good point.... Hahahaha
Forum: Commuting
01-18-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,963
Posted By iqaro

I have a Cateye LD130, only 3 LED's but works...

I have a Cateye LD130, only 3 LED's but works fine....
Forum: Commuting
01-18-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,805
Posted By iqaro

I stardes because I bougth 2 MTB: for my...

I stardes because I bougth 2 MTB: for my girlfriend and me... I was thinking to do weekend rides. One monday, in fact next monday to purchase, I ride to work... After, I upgrade my bike to an another...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Posted By iqaro

Agreed. On the other hand, you can have a very...

Agreed. On the other hand, you can have a very decent MTB for the fraction of a cross bike. I commute and do some road on a MTB with 26*1.95 allterrainasaurus rear and 26*1.90" slick front, and do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Posted By iqaro

I also would prefer a 700*38, but here in...

I also would prefer a 700*38, but here in Colombia there are not supplies for that tires, so I deal for MTB (559mm) rims, that allow me more choices in tires: from 26*1" up to 26*2", if I stand for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,838
Posted By iqaro

Deodorant to kill bacteria. Bacteria grow in low...

Deodorant to kill bacteria. Bacteria grow in low light, high humidity condition. Put deodorant or control humidity there (talc, cotton undergarments) or both....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,723
Posted By iqaro

I made liners from my old tubes. Old tires go to...

I made liners from my old tubes. Old tires go to garbage....

Regards..
Forum: Commuting
01-17-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 757
Posted By iqaro

Nice ride... Looking forward for some *action...

Nice ride... Looking forward for some *action pics*....
Regards
Forum: Commuting
01-17-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,720
Posted By iqaro

Yes, best way is going out and ride, someplaces...

Yes, best way is going out and ride, someplaces it's easier due to public policy on transportation. Here in Colombia there are a discouraging policy of car use by means of higher taxes on vehicles...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By iqaro

A back pack cuts air stream off your back, so you...

A back pack cuts air stream off your back, so you get too sweatie. If your bike has not eyelets for a rack, get a seat tube rack. Only con is that have only 7kg capacity...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,621
Posted By iqaro

Well, from my point of view, one need more than...

Well, from my point of view, one need more than one bike: Seven months ago I bougth a MTB for fun, then I got caugh again and started to going to work riding... So I was desiring a "multi purpose"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,017
Posted By iqaro

I think that you only need a chain tensioner if...

I think that you only need a chain tensioner if you have more than one chainring, if not you'll have a fixed length chain...

Regards
Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,072
Posted By iqaro

For commute I use 26*1.95" AllTerrainasaurus rear...

For commute I use 26*1.95" AllTerrainasaurus rear and Cheng shin slick 26*1.90" front tire, for trail I use 26*2.14" rear and 26*1.95 front tire...

Regards
Forum: Commuting
01-15-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,313
Posted By iqaro

I always use a clear or ambar polycarbonate...

I always use a clear or ambar polycarbonate lenses with UV protection when riding my bike, nigth and day.....
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,769
Posted By iqaro

Hahaha... I commute on pure aluminium and...

Hahaha... I commute on pure aluminium and Shimano... and have an old touring bike with steel frame and mix of components..... But, I'm pondering on a steel frame with campy for road....
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,823
Posted By iqaro

I'm in... My front 26*1.90" Cheng Shin slick has...

I'm in... My front 26*1.90" Cheng Shin slick has 600km(375mi), and 26*1.95" AllTerrainasaurus rear tire has 745km(463mi) so far.... Let's see

Regards...


PS: I ride 25 km workdays and 100 km...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,470
Posted By iqaro

I'm turned 41 last october... feeling like been...

I'm turned 41 last october... feeling like been 21....
Forum: Commuting
01-10-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,651
Posted By iqaro

a) Occupation -> Structural Engineer b)...

a) Occupation -> Structural Engineer
b) Commuting distance-> 25-30km roundtrip
c) When at work-> I leave shoes and jacket in office, ride in t-shirt and carry the shirt in a messenger bag. When in...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,332
Posted By iqaro

Mine is 25km roundtrip..

Mine is 25km roundtrip..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 971
Posted By iqaro

Well I donīt know how indispensable are, but I...

Well I donīt know how indispensable are, but I have:
- Monkey wrench
- 6" adjustable wrench
- 8" adjustable wrencj
- Spoke wrench
- Allen wrenches
- Philips screwdriver
- Crank puller
...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,940
Posted By iqaro

I was a weekend rider in my teen years, and it...

I was a weekend rider in my teen years, and it continues for fifteen years, until my last twenties. Then moved to a big city and let bike aside. Six months ago (i'm 41 y/o) I bought an MTB for fun,...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,295
Posted By iqaro

Six flats in 2700km (1680mi). Four on them on a...

Six flats in 2700km (1680mi). Four on them on a crappy rear tire. One with a 1" screw, two with tiny long glass pieces, one with a long brass button or somewhat, plus one pinch flat. One for a path...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,146
Posted By iqaro

I started to commute in july 2007 and rode 2700km...

I started to commute in july 2007 and rode 2700km (1678 mi) last year in a new bike... I guess I saved US$735 in bus and taxi fares, besides less stress, more exercise, better feeling. My cost last...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,903
Posted By iqaro

I'm wondering about putting disc brakes on my...

I'm wondering about putting disc brakes on my 1984 touring bike... It's only an idea...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-07, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 995
Posted By iqaro

Very cool indeed...

Very cool indeed...
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