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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-06, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,129
Posted By New2Cycling

Trek or Raleigh

My father is interested in purchasing a bike from a LBS. He's really kind of stuck between two brands, Raleigh and Trek. Since he hasn't been on a bike in years, he is interested in a hybrid bike. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-27-05, 10:04 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 11,134
Posted By New2Cycling

www.oilposter.org It's very eye opening to...

www.oilposter.org

It's very eye opening to say the least.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-26-05, 08:21 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 11,134
Posted By New2Cycling

I think many Americans are so obsessed with the...

I think many Americans are so obsessed with the car that it (the automobile) won't go away. It's unfortunate. I'm actually thinking of getting the oil age poster and hanging it in the employee...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-05, 06:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,867
Posted By New2Cycling

Just curious, I've been away for awhile. How...

Just curious, I've been away for awhile. How would we go about paying you, check, paypal? I'd love to get in on one of those shirts.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 581
Posted By New2Cycling

nope. I think I probably was breathing through...

nope. I think I probably was breathing through my mouth too much. Like I said it had been awhile and I've been checked over by a doc and never diagnosed for asthma.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 581
Posted By New2Cycling

rofl!!!!!!!!!! :roflmao:

rofl!!!!!!!!!! :roflmao:
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 581
Posted By New2Cycling

Does this happen to you?

It's been awhile since I've been on my bike. I'm on the east coast, so the weather is getting a bit colder. While I was on my bike, I felt a burning in my chest. More on the first day than the...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-12-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,471
Posted By New2Cycling

Quite honestly, I think having your kid bike to...

Quite honestly, I think having your kid bike to different places will be a good learning experience.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,056
Posted By New2Cycling

Clothing

Just curious... what do you all wear when you bike into work? Do you wear the spandex on your everyday commutes? Do you wear leg warmers or tights? Do you just wear jeans?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-05, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,655
Posted By New2Cycling

That's one of the best books I've ever read on...

That's one of the best books I've ever read on cycling.
Forum: Commuting
10-12-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By New2Cycling

When you've been off for awhile...

how do you get back on? I was doing really good, commuting about 2-3 days out of the week. Before I knew it, I started doing group rides and feeling safer than when riding by myself. After reading...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-10-05, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By New2Cycling

biking vacations

Hello All,
I'm not sure where to post this, but I'm interested in biking vacations. I've heard about them and I'm curious to go on one. I wouldn't mind going out to the west or new england area. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-05, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By New2Cycling

Wow! Sorry to hear you're in pain. Maybe you...

Wow! Sorry to hear you're in pain. Maybe you should consider a doc to look at you.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-05, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,852
Posted By New2Cycling

The front and the back? That really sucks!! ...

The front and the back? That really sucks!! Well at least they didn't rob your bike.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-05, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By New2Cycling

Butt bruises are not pretty! I've had them. I...

Butt bruises are not pretty! I've had them. I so sympathize with you. Don't be surprised if you get some swelling.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,614
Posted By New2Cycling

How Do You Deal?

When I tell people I bike to work, they tell me about all of the dangers of cycling and the road. There are times I don't even want to say anything, because I don't feel like hearing about all the...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 09:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,792
Posted By New2Cycling

I gotta say, I love commuting before sunrise. ...

I gotta say, I love commuting before sunrise. It's the favorite part of my commute. It's peaceful and there's hardly any cars on the road and you get to see nature waking up. I have a 15W light I...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By New2Cycling

Maybe I just need to give it more time.

Maybe I just need to give it more time.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 08:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,056
Posted By New2Cycling

It's amazing how many people think that bikes are...

It's amazing how many people think that bikes are just for kids and not adults. I'd buy that shirt! :D
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By New2Cycling

Also check around your area to see if there are...

Also check around your area to see if there are any bike maintanence courses being offered.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By New2Cycling

Mirrors

Here's the deal- I've tried the mirror you hook onto your glasses, didn't like it. I have straight handlebars and I tried the mirror that sticks out to the side. I didn't like that one either. I...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-05, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 704
Posted By New2Cycling

This is a bit off topic, but Paul L. I notice...

This is a bit off topic, but Paul L. I notice that your avatar is a recumbant (sp?) Do you actually commute to work on a recumbant?
Forum: Commuting
09-28-05, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
Posted By New2Cycling

I have found that commuters in SUVs can be the...

I have found that commuters in SUVs can be the rudest. Since you never know what people are packing in their car, I just wave and just let it roll off my back. I think I read this somewhere on one...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-05, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,082
Posted By New2Cycling

You know, if anything, riding my bike has made me...

You know, if anything, riding my bike has made me a better driver. I wish states would force A-holes like that to bike a week or two just to see what it's like. Maybe they would be more observant...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-05, 05:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,776
Posted By New2Cycling

You can also have them wizzing by you on the...

You can also have them wizzing by you on the rural/surburban roads.
Forum: Commuting
09-23-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,776
Posted By New2Cycling

I got to tell you, I find I have more energy when...

I got to tell you, I find I have more energy when I bike. Keep in mind my commute is only 5 mi. one way. It's like I'm more awake and stuff. I know how you feel about not wanting to pay for gas...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By New2Cycling

You know everytime I turn on the weather and go...

You know everytime I turn on the weather and go by it, the exact opposite happens. For example, they say it's going to rain. It doesn't. I've gotten to the point that I really don't listen to it...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By New2Cycling

Depending on your financial situation, I would...

Depending on your financial situation, I would take it to a LBS and see how much it would cost to complete those repairs, unless you had the time to do them yourself. If you feel the cost wouldn't...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 05:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,674
Posted By New2Cycling

Sorry man, but that really looks gross. I'm a...

Sorry man, but that really looks gross. I'm a Luna Bar eater.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,279,796
Posted By New2Cycling

I pissed off a driver in an SUV. I was in the...

I pissed off a driver in an SUV. I was in the right lane and going about 15-20 mph but I guess that wasn't fast enough for the 25 mph road. There was another car in the left lane and he couldn't...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 05:08 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,999
Posted By New2Cycling

If you check out the book, Divorce Your Car by...

If you check out the book, Divorce Your Car by Katie Alvord (sp?) she gives a lot of great reasons why American do not use public transportation and bike to places as much. It's one of the reasons...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-05, 04:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,973
Posted By New2Cycling

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is an SS/FG?

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is an SS/FG?
Forum: Commuting
09-18-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By New2Cycling

http://www.camelbak.com/rec/products.cfm you...

http://www.camelbak.com/rec/products.cfm

you may want to check out camelback's site. They have an option selector for how much stuff you want to carry in your bag. Hope this helps.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,806
Posted By New2Cycling

If you don't want to go with more lights, I use a...

If you don't want to go with more lights, I use a bright orange triangle on my backpack in addition to the red blinking tail light. Here's a site which has one...
...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By New2Cycling

Skinny tires on a cross bike?

Hello All,

My bike is a bit slow. I would really like to make her go faster. I have a Cross bike. Am I able to put road tires and rims on it? I'm really not sure. Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
09-18-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,825
Posted By New2Cycling

I thought the exact same thing.

I thought the exact same thing.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,684
Posted By New2Cycling

Honestly it looks a little uncomfortable. Have...

Honestly it looks a little uncomfortable. Have you tried using it on your bike yet? I think that would be the real test.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,156
Posted By New2Cycling

That would be so wicked cool!!!

That would be so wicked cool!!!
Forum: Commuting
09-13-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,156
Posted By New2Cycling

Is this available as as actual sticker or patch? ...

Is this available as as actual sticker or patch? I would love to have one!!!
Forum: Commuting
09-13-05, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,481
Posted By New2Cycling

That's exactly what I do, I leave a pair of shoes...

That's exactly what I do, I leave a pair of shoes at my job.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-05, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,481
Posted By New2Cycling

That's exactly what I do, I leave a pair of shoes...

That's exactly what I do, I leave a pair of shoes at my job.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-05, 07:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,141
Posted By New2Cycling

Starbucks and cycling

I'm just wondering...do any of you stop for morning coffee on your bike? This is a habit I had when I rode in my car and now I'm just wondering if there is a way I can still stop for coffee? I'm...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-05, 06:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,369
Posted By New2Cycling

Maybe you could spray some dog repellent at it. ...

Maybe you could spray some dog repellent at it. I think they make holders for the dog repellent. Not sure if it would hurt the bird or not.
Forum: Commuting
09-05-05, 07:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,717
Posted By New2Cycling

I know how you feel about hills. Is there a...

I know how you feel about hills. Is there a court or a drive up that hill in which you could ride around without having to stop? For example, I have this horrible hill I have to climb. There is a...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-05, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
Posted By New2Cycling

Pedals and Shoes

Hello Everyone,

I ride a hybrid bike, a Schwinn- Searcher. It has just regular pedals and I normally wear sneakers when I ride. I've had some friends recently tell me about pedals in which shoes...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,946
Posted By New2Cycling

There was a small line at the gas station and the...

There was a small line at the gas station and the price was 3.24-3.96 I think. Some of my coworkers were complaining about the prices. One coworker is thinking of getting a scooter to help save on...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
Posted By New2Cycling

You know, I've done that a couple of times to...

You know, I've done that a couple of times to drivers in SUVs and Jeeps. Damn I hate those things.
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 04:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,845
Posted By New2Cycling

I'm there with you. On my hills, I generally do...

I'm there with you. On my hills, I generally do 5-6 mph.
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,840
Posted By New2Cycling

First of all, love the PS part. Lol! Second of...

First of all, love the PS part. Lol! Second of all, I use a combination breating. I generally inhale through my nose and exhale out my mouth. I have a hilly hilly commute and I have found this...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 04:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,241
Posted By New2Cycling

When you say it that way, with keeping it in one...

When you say it that way, with keeping it in one gear all day, it wouldn't happen. I have a 21 speed. The hills I climb are pretty steep. Even walking up those hills is a difficult task. I keep...
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