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Forum: Commuting
11-22-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

18 Fahrenheit today, storm coming in tomorrow....

18 Fahrenheit today, storm coming in tomorrow. Wind, rain, snow, cold. What's not to like!
Forum: Commuting
11-04-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,825
Views: 74,707
Posted By skijoring

Will update in December but probably...

Will update in December but probably 3K~commuting, 5K total miles.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

Yep, wool and vest for return ride home into that...

Yep, wool and vest for return ride home into that headwind....but it was fast coming to work for me. Whoosh.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

Route 15 time trial today; temps were nice, very...

Route 15 time trial today; temps were nice, very little wind or cars in the early hours. Chance of snow tomorrow?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,129
Posted By skijoring

Awesome, thank you for this.

Awesome, thank you for this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,043
Posted By skijoring

The only sketchy thing about those wheels are the...

The only sketchy thing about those wheels are the alloy nipples.
Have a trusted wheel guru look them over if you buy them, but those nipples are easy to round off (compared to brass) and tend to...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

Rain today, more likely this week. Fenders work,...

Rain today, more likely this week. Fenders work, Ortlieb bags work...always commuting, just not always posting here. Fall is here, Vermonters.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

Windy, rainy 72 degrees but a smile on my face as...

Windy, rainy 72 degrees but a smile on my face as the fenders kept the puddles in check. Bring on Irene! Well, let's hope not.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,655
Posted By skijoring

O2 Rain jackets work well, however I find the fit...

O2 Rain jackets work well, however I find the fit is a bit strange. They tear easy, but the replacement cost is low and they are packable.

Like anything, they are a compromise.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,369
Posted By skijoring

Sprintervals today, practicing jumps. Tomorrow a...

Sprintervals today, practicing jumps. Tomorrow a 5 mile TT?
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-05-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By skijoring

Yeah, I'm not too worried about cracking the FH...

Yeah, I'm not too worried about cracking the FH body open and re-greasing. I just don't want to be stuck mid-commute in the cold if the pawls stick,
and just wondering if the factory lube is...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-01-11, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By skijoring

DT 370 hub - cold weather questions

Hi friendly BF pals,

I'm wondering if anyone here has experience using DT's lower end hubs in the winter and/or cold temps? I'm going from a Shimano freehub (worked great, just moving to a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,290
Posted By skijoring

Sun's CR-18 still available in Silver? Great rim...

Sun's CR-18 still available in Silver? Great rim and lots of beef. Or a Mavic A-719.

http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=RM8491

yeah baby.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 775
Posted By skijoring

They are decent quality, but usually one crash...

They are decent quality, but usually one crash wonders. Hence the inexpensive price. I also find replacing cables to be not so easy with the Tektros, while leaving the housing in place.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-11, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,776
Posted By skijoring

They are good tires, sharp rocks can damage the...

They are good tires, sharp rocks can damage the sidewall but the tread is still pretty thick...more air is better with these, in my experience. At 170 lbs, I ride them around 50 PSI in the front and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-18-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,385
Posted By skijoring

Steering with hips instead of shoulders is what...

Steering with hips instead of shoulders is what keeps me upright...no sudden turns up front. It's mostly skill, all of these tires kinda stink in the deeper snow, Pugsley tires excepted.

Still,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By skijoring

....second verse, same as the first!

....second verse, same as the first!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 884
Posted By skijoring

A light spray lube, like Tri-Flow.

A light spray lube, like Tri-Flow.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 54,304
Posted By skijoring

Added:

Added:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By skijoring

Ok, riddle me this: will any 9 speed road freehub...

Ok, riddle me this: will any 9 speed road freehub body fit on to the 7700 hub? Say, a Tiagra or 105 level body from today?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-10, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By skijoring

No one knows this offhand...search doesn't turn...

No one knows this offhand...search doesn't turn up very much on this question. Anyone, Bueller?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By skijoring

7700 freehub interchange-ability

Hi all you lovely BF mecanicos! I have a 7700 Dura-Ace hub with a blown FH body. I am not keen to spend over 100~dollars on a NOS replacement. What are my option for replacement bodies; Tiagra 9, 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-10, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By skijoring

Bro, get the LX hub. No aluminum axles on that...

Bro, get the LX hub. No aluminum axles on that one, same seals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-10, 05:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,186
Posted By skijoring

Salmon pads do tend to feel a bit more mushy than...

Salmon pads do tend to feel a bit more mushy than the black ones, just a slightly different lever feel. Caveat; this is my experience on both calipers and cantilevers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By skijoring

Thanks for the replies, folks. My concerns about...

Thanks for the replies, folks. My concerns about the wheel were answered.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-10, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By skijoring

single pannier - rear wheel

Hi all, I carry a light load (7-12 lbs~) on my rear rack for commuting to work.

I typically only carry one pannier, and I'm just wondering if I should carry it drive side, or non driveside. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-10, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By skijoring

Thanks for the replies, folks.

Thanks for the replies, folks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By skijoring

External BB Question

My wife's bike has a Shimano 105 Triple with external BB cups. Can I put replace them with an Ultegra set of cups, or do I have to track down 105 level offerings?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,906
Posted By skijoring

I'm pretty sure the lower end DT rear hubs ( 370,...

I'm pretty sure the lower end DT rear hubs ( 370, 340) use steel freehub bodies, a more durable choice.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-28-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By skijoring

I put about 5K front, 3500 rear on a set, then...

I put about 5K front, 3500 rear on a set, then sold them to someone because they still had useful life and no serious cuts. But they don't ride real nice - I was on 25C.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By skijoring

rear derailleur question

I have an issue with my RD/chain, which seems to have started after I took a little tumble. When I am cruising in my big ring, with any gear out back, the chain seems to catch on the lower pulley and...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,272
Posted By skijoring

Mine is in there...

Mine is in there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By skijoring

Thanks for the replies, dave and word.

Thanks for the replies, dave and word.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By skijoring

9 speed quicklink - question

I have searched the archives but haven't really found the answer to my question so here goes: I have a 9 speed 'nashbar' nee KMC chain which had a poorly machined/damaged quicklink, and I'd like to...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-05, 01:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,793
Posted By skijoring

One other thing to consider are blinkies that fit...

One other thing to consider are blinkies that fit in the bar-ends if you have traditional drop bars. Very noticeable from behind, in addition to the light on your rack. ...Plus reflective material on...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,678
Posted By skijoring

A friend would fill a waterbottle with hot coffee...

A friend would fill a waterbottle with hot coffee and slip it into the cage, and put water in the other bottle/cage. Go juice and re-hydrate juice!
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,027
Posted By skijoring

Commuter, by Light and Motion is for sale at...

Commuter, by Light and Motion is for sale at Nashbar for 79.99 right now. It's perfect for commuting, just like its name...Light battery, smart charger and the 10 watts seems more like 15W...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-05, 08:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,673
Posted By skijoring

"Biscuit" -- A 100-mile ride, also called a...

"Biscuit" -- A 100-mile ride, also called a century.
Forum: Commuting
08-31-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,370
Posted By skijoring

...for they are ignorant...

...for they are ignorant...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-05, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,649
Posted By skijoring

I drove. *shock, horror*. Still only 208 miles...

I drove. *shock, horror*. Still only 208 miles driven since July 31.
Forum: Commuting
08-31-05, 06:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,142
Posted By skijoring

The pure-plastic fenders do get warped, true, but...

The pure-plastic fenders do get warped, true, but I've heated both of them up with a lighter and bent them to the appropriate position so they line up just right over the tires. I think the Planet...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-30-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By skijoring

A company called Aloelife International has a...

A company called Aloelife International has a Vanilla rub that is phenomenal, if a little pricey. But I think it is worth it and it's called 'Body Heat'. Love that name!
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,771
Posted By skijoring

Goofy thread. People sure like to show-off their...

Goofy thread. People sure like to show-off their received 'cycling wisdom' and judge fellow cyclists. Live and let live, and leave the smug attitude at home no matter your cadence. Jeez!
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 06:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,732
Posted By skijoring

8 lbs of jerky??!! I wish to join the legion....

8 lbs of jerky??!! I wish to join the legion. Tell me where to sign. :)
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 06:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,464
Posted By skijoring

60 is the new 40, RonH. I'm 32.

60 is the new 40, RonH. I'm 32.
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,181
Posted By skijoring

~22 miles, since I don't have a computer. Depends...

~22 miles, since I don't have a computer. Depends on my route home. Sometimes my day is closer to 24-25 miles.
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 06:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,946
Posted By skijoring

...if the motorists don't see a price break soon,...

...if the motorists don't see a price break soon, the marketroids and lobbyists will convince the gov't that nervousness will turn to panic amongst the populace and no one wants to see that.
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 06:15 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,649
Posted By skijoring

Ugh, it's the weirdest blend of humidity out...

Ugh, it's the weirdest blend of humidity out there and the rain wouldn't evaporate off the pavement. Tonight the fenders go back on. *sigh*
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 954
Posted By skijoring

The Light and Motion 'Commuter' light is just...

The Light and Motion 'Commuter' light is just about perfect for me. It's a 10Watt, but seems more like 15W and throws a beam out the sides of the lamp for a little bit of side light. It has about a 2...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,649
Posted By skijoring

Legs felt heavy today, kinda like the humid air...

Legs felt heavy today, kinda like the humid air felt heavy. Fenders may have to go back on the bike this week. :( Plus some heavier, seasonal tires.
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