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Forum: Commuting
08-05-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By majwell

This one has nope all over it as the handlebars...

This one has nope all over it as the handlebars are backwards in all the pictures, now the bike could be fine if you turned them around but do you really trust buying a bike from someone who doesn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By majwell

Most likely a 2006 Trek 1500, my buddy has one: ...

Most likely a 2006 Trek 1500, my buddy has one:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2006/archive/trek/1500/#

His doesn't have the discover channel logo either.
Forum: Commuting
07-05-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 33,489
Posted By majwell

You could try a cyclocross bike, they will take...

You could try a cyclocross bike, they will take wider tires easily and are very similar to road bikes in many ways.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,702
Posted By majwell

Do you mean they don't have them in stock, or...

Do you mean they don't have them in stock, or they are unable to order one? Or both?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By majwell

That seems like the price you would expect for an...

That seems like the price you would expect for an '11 though it is a quite a good deal as the bike sold for around $1400 new. That said the L could fit you well, but it is hard to say. I am just...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By majwell

Agreed, though try to test ride it and some other...

Agreed, though try to test ride it and some other bikes to ensure that you are comfortable. Because any bike even if it is a good deal won't be as fun if you feel all cramped up or stretched out on...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,413
Posted By majwell

I have used Runkeeper, Map My Ride and Strava...

I have used Runkeeper, Map My Ride and Strava (the apps for tracking and the web sites). I have used them for commuting and longer rides.

Right now I use Runkeeper and Strava. Runkeeper and Map...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,306
Posted By majwell

If you can ride them all, take them out and see...

If you can ride them all, take them out and see which one is the most comfortable, then you can grab that rack if you want.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By majwell

If it is hot you are going to get wet one way or...

If it is hot you are going to get wet one way or another, either from the wet outside or the sweat inside. I wear shoe covers sometimes but my commute is not that far and I mostly want to keep my...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By majwell

Also if there are parked cars or something don't...

Also if there are parked cars or something don't ride into the gap, stay on a straight path, this way cars won't try to zoom around you when you duck into the gap and nail you as you pop out of the...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By majwell

Actually this reminded me to renew my renters...

Actually this reminded me to renew my renters insurance. Speaking to the person, renter's insurance (or homeowners) they said would usually cover up to $1000, anything more from this you would need...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By majwell

So I have been riding my fairly nice bike (kona...

So I have been riding my fairly nice bike (kona jake) around Chicago for 6 years and have locked it all over, including work where bikes do get stolen even though it is one of the busiest pedestrian...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,538
Posted By majwell

Carry a pump, spare tube and lever when I am...

Carry a pump, spare tube and lever when I am commuting. I decided against CO2 in general for the reason you mention as if you are out you are SOL, but "if you have arms you have air" (read it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By majwell

Problem with Petals (Shimano M540 SPDs)

Not sure where to put this so I am putting in General.

I bought some Shimano M540 Petals for a new Cyclocross bike I got but I keep having trouble with them releasing when I pull on the hard side...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 991
Posted By majwell

I also commute on a cyclocross bike, which is...

I also commute on a cyclocross bike, which is nice to ride and also versatile (tire options, rack options, etc.).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By majwell

That is a fine bike as far as I know. I also...

That is a fine bike as far as I know. I also know people who commute on that model though a previous year, though I can't tell from the picture if it has eyelets to support a rack, which I am unsure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By majwell

I ride cross bike to commute and on trails around...

I ride cross bike to commute and on trails around Chicago. My commuter has specialized armadillos on it as it only really goes on roads, my other bike has knobbly tires for doing anything.

There...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,066
Posted By majwell

So I ended up buying a lighter bike (Trek Cronus...

So I ended up buying a lighter bike (Trek Cronus CX) for more than just that reason, I bought it because it was a very good deal (50% off) and would pretty much leave me nothing to desire where as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,992
Posted By majwell

There are quite a few companies out there that...

There are quite a few companies out there that make steel cross frames, though I am not sure how many you can put disc brakes on if that is something you are really keen on.

The Surly Cross Check...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By majwell

These Urban/Fitness bikes seem very popular for...

These Urban/Fitness bikes seem very popular for commuting here in Chicago, as I see quite a few locked up all over the place. My girlfriend has a Specialized Vita (which is in this category) and she...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,569
Posted By majwell

Had one 0 mph fall in slow mo the first time out,...

Had one 0 mph fall in slow mo the first time out, and that was the only time.

I did also get the multi-directional cleats on my SPD as there have been close calls but i have been able to twist out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,616
Posted By majwell

Southwest doesn't charge you extra assuming you...

Southwest doesn't charge you extra assuming you have a case (or box) and it fits in their requirements:

http://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/special-luggage-pol.html (Click on...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By majwell

So would I, I can't imagine they would lie, but...

So would I, I can't imagine they would lie, but you never know. That said looking at the other reviews on locks by the same writer seem pretty in line with what other say.
Forum: Commuting
05-20-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By majwell

Men's Journal seemed not to be too keen on it. ...

Men's Journal seemed not to be too keen on it.

http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/sports/bike-lock-torture-test-tigr-lock-20120925

Interesting design but, I'll stick to my u-lock which is battle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,189
Posted By majwell

I think this post is relevant: ...

I think this post is relevant:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/887729-Which-bike-is-more-race-ready-(or-can-be)?p=15593845&highlight=#post15593845
Forum: Commuting
05-18-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By majwell

I am 5'11 1/2" with a 32" inseam and I ride two...

I am 5'11 1/2" with a 32" inseam and I ride two 54 cm cyclocross bikes with 55.4cm and 53.7cm top tubes. So I think a ~53-54 cm could very much fit you, though trying it would be best. REI will let...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-13, 12:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By majwell

You are probably okay with 2 U-locks, especially...

You are probably okay with 2 U-locks, especially if they are quality U-locks as any lock can be compromised with time, but quality locks take significantly more time.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-13, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By majwell

I agree with a lot of people here, I carry in my...

I agree with a lot of people here, I carry in my bag:

- Spare Tube
- Patch Kit
- Small Multi Tool (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIE49A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- Small...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,185
Posted By majwell

Hope you feel better, you should rest your...

Hope you feel better, you should rest your shoulder if you can because you could have a minor shoulder separation (Type I or Type II) which happens if you land on your shoulder (I have done it).
...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,433
Posted By majwell

Like people have said, probably depends on who is...

Like people have said, probably depends on who is saying it, I say it to people when we leave at the same time from work just as I would say, drive safe, safe travels, get home safe etc.

That...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,709
Posted By majwell

During the weekends there are fewer commuters...

During the weekends there are fewer commuters around the stations, more tourists during the day in the summer and therefore more crackheads, bums, etc. If they see a bike sitting they will pull off...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,272
Posted By majwell

I don't race but I commute on a 2006 Jake and it...

I don't race but I commute on a 2006 Jake and it is a real solid bike, and I bought it as a last model year and was not thrilled about the brown paint. Ultimately I figured the bike and price is...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 516
Posted By majwell

These days you can get replacement keys for a lot...

These days you can get replacement keys for a lot of locks, I only had one left and I bought a couple keys from kryptonite (http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Pages/OrderKeys.aspx)using the serial code...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,138
Posted By majwell

Question, to offset this cost does anyone get the...

Question, to offset this cost does anyone get the bike commuter benefit?

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employer_transportation_benefits_in_the_United_States#Bicycle_commuter_expenses)
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,100
Posted By majwell

Found a good deal and picked this up last week,...

Found a good deal and picked this up last week, went out a few times and I really like it. Couldn't be happier, as I always dreamed of owning a carbon bike, though frankly never thought I would buy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,066
Posted By majwell

Thanks for the comment, already made my decision...

Thanks for the comment, already made my decision actually and I did go lighter mostly because I found a great deal and was getting a lot of bike for the money. Weight was one factor, but I always...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,019
Posted By majwell

You can go to your LBS and try some things out,...

You can go to your LBS and try some things out, and they can probably help you in terms of sizing. I was in the same place as you a few years ago and I called around (what some stores have online,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-13, 05:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,650
Posted By majwell

This might be a bit much but Sheldon Brown is a...

This might be a bit much but Sheldon Brown is a great resource for explaining how things work. In this case canti brakes so there are:

http://sheldonbrown.com/canti-trad.html

And for how they...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,066
Posted By majwell

Should I be concerned about weight?

I found a good deal (25% off MSRP) on a 2012 Felt F55x with a professional fit (Guru DFU), however relative to many bikes out there, even cheaper Felts, this is fairly heavy (21.82 lbs...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,654
Posted By majwell

A little off topic but I read this in previous...

A little off topic but I read this in previous posts, my Kryptonite fahgettaboudit U-Lock would also get hard to unshackle (if it gets wet usually, though condensation can do it too), however just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-13, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By majwell

At least in Chicago, single speeds/fixed gear...

At least in Chicago, single speeds/fixed gear bikes have a premium for no good reason. I think that if you want to get around and commute (assuming you will be carrying stuff) you may want something...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,350
Posted By majwell

+1 (Kona Jake, and soon Felt F55x on some days)

+1 (Kona Jake, and soon Felt F55x on some days)
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,805
Posted By majwell

First day commuting for a while, 50 degrees and...

First day commuting for a while, 50 degrees and sunny, very nice to get back on the bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By majwell

I am not very concerned about weight, obviously...

I am not very concerned about weight, obviously light would be good but I know that as you go down in weight you can spend a fortune to save a few grams. I am mostly concerned with getting a nicer...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By majwell

Yes it is the right size for me, I am also 6'0...

Yes it is the right size for me, I am also 6'0 and they would build up a 55.

Edit: Add quote.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-13, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By majwell

Looking for new bike, found a store that would build a 2011 Felt F15x, worth it?

For background, I am currently in the market for a new cyclocross bike, I have a 2006 Kona Jake and I love it, but want to turn it into a pure commuter and get something for workouts/longer rides (I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By majwell

I was in exactly in your boat (price, use, etc....

I was in exactly in your boat (price, use, etc. though I am a bit shorter) and I decided that the Kona Jake was for me, I already put a deposit down. I am injured right now and I and I can't ride it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-07, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,731
Posted By majwell

This will explain the sizing in detail: ...

This will explain the sizing in detail:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=138316

However I think the gist is that you should drop 1 size (2cm) for cyclocross.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,239
Posted By majwell

That is a good point, marginal steps are not...

That is a good point, marginal steps are not worth it and I guess I can just wait for the Sora to wear out and then jump to something much better.

Nice bike as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,239
Posted By majwell

I also am in the same boat as veggie, I am...

I also am in the same boat as veggie, I am looking for a cross for under 1000. I found a good deal on a 2006 Jake, but I wonder about the Sora shifters. I know the Bianchi has the tiagra shifters...
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