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Forum: Recreational & Family
05-21-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,548
Posted By O-Town

When I was 14 or 15 (can't remember exactly) I...

When I was 14 or 15 (can't remember exactly) I rode from Brea to Huntington Beach on the Santa Ana river trail. It was about 6 0miles. By the end of it I was totally spent. So...my take is...
...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,463
Posted By O-Town

In my neighborhood there are a fair number of...

In my neighborhood there are a fair number of people who ride around late and there are a fair number of home owners filing stolen property reports the next morning (I was one of them). If a cop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,845
Posted By O-Town

I was just passing through the Craig's List/eBay...

I was just passing through the Craig's List/eBay find thread and came across this Lotus (most of the way down on page 164). Someone else my be able to verify, but it sure looks like your bike. The...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,346
Posted By O-Town

That is great and your story totally beats mine. ...

That is great and your story totally beats mine. I found my stolen Surly LHT on eBay. It was at the pawn shop about 3 miles from my house and the manager of the shop was not a nice person...I hate...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,001
Posted By O-Town

Been married 9+ years and have two girls (2 & 5) ...

Been married 9+ years and have two girls (2 & 5) I wasn't into cycling that much when I meet my wife although I did commute by bike when my car broke down. Then my wife gets the idea that we should...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,646
Posted By O-Town

The way this works is your route follows a...

The way this works is your route follows a roadway network and it would be difficult to get the software to "hop the curb" from one line/road to another without them being connected. All software...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By O-Town

It's about frikn' time! Now we have somewhere to...

It's about frikn' time! Now we have somewhere to point people when they ask the "how do I get here" question.

Good on Google for doing this.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,674
Posted By O-Town

Yes...I've tried Sheldon's method and it worked...

Yes...I've tried Sheldon's method and it worked after some pretty heavy pounding. Since you're not using the BB again, pound away.

Just make sure and use a support as Sheldon suggests.
Forum: Commuting
03-05-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By O-Town

I bet the guys over in the single speed/fixed...

I bet the guys over in the single speed/fixed gear area could clear this up for ya real fast.

http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?178-Singlespeed-Fixed-Gear
Forum: Commuting
03-03-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,666
Posted By O-Town

Jandd Painners, Blackburn frame pump, and ugly...

Jandd Painners, Blackburn frame pump, and ugly a$$ bright orange Performance Bike Jersey.
Forum: Commuting
03-03-10, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,462
Posted By O-Town

I've got a 23 mile (one way) commute that I do...

I've got a 23 mile (one way) commute that I do sporadically on a Surly Long Haul Trucker. It is set up with SKS fenders, rack and lights for night riding. I run 32c tires and the 45mm fenders work...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,636
Posted By O-Town

On my commute home, about a year ago, I stopped...

On my commute home, about a year ago, I stopped at the grocery store. I didn't have my lock with me so my options were, don't go shopping or risk it. I ended up doing neither thanks to the security...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,305
Posted By O-Town

This is the best advice you have received so far...

This is the best advice you have received so far on this thread. I know there are several good bike shops in West LA that will help you out. Go to several shops and explain what you want a bike for...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,504
Posted By O-Town

I saw one of these at my LBS. It reminded me of...

I saw one of these at my LBS. It reminded me of the old road bike I had back in the late 80's. That bike didn't last very long.

If I was in the market for something like this. I would save up...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,309
Posted By O-Town

Very nice. Looks like the only thing that's...

Very nice. Looks like the only thing that's missing is a pump peg.
Forum: Commuting
02-02-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,612
Posted By O-Town

I listen for horns, sirens, screeching tires, and...

I listen for horns, sirens, screeching tires, and other road hazards so I live to see my destination.

Oh...and I avoid riding anywhere near someone who has nubs in their ears. They have a hard...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By O-Town

Tyler? Tyler Hamilton is that you?

Tyler? Tyler Hamilton is that you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By O-Town

Thanks for the info. That is a nice looking rig...

Thanks for the info. That is a nice looking rig you have there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By O-Town

What the FFFFender

My Surly LHT was stolen and stripped of its fenders, rack, lights, etc. I recovered my bike and I am just now getting around to buying replacements for my naked bike.

I don't remember what size...
Forum: Southeast
01-27-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By O-Town

There will be a large organized ride taking place...

There will be a large organized ride taking place on the 20th of March. You will see a lot of traffic on the trail. Depending on what makes you happy, you may want to join in or avoid it on that...
Forum: Southeast
01-27-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By O-Town

It's on my calandar. See you guys there. ...

It's on my calandar. See you guys there.

I'll be riding a black/orange/yellow Seven. I you see me say hello!

Scott
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,953
Posted By O-Town

What he said...

What he said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,119
Posted By O-Town

Just saw this one on Craig's List. It's a bit...

Just saw this one on Craig's List. It's a bit steep on price but someone may be interested in a brand new 1987 Peugeot.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/1504987984.html
Forum: Commuting
06-02-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,666
Posted By O-Town

^ What he said

^ What he said
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By O-Town

I wish! My commute is 23 miles one way. I...

I wish!

My commute is 23 miles one way. I take the bus for a part of that since the bridge I used to cross the bay has been closed indefinitely. So, no way to take the extra on the bus.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By O-Town

I got my Surly in California when I lived there...

I got my Surly in California when I lived there but Carrolwood Bike Emporium carries Surly swag. They are in north Tampa.

Here is a bad picture of my trusty LHT. Soon after this was taken the...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By O-Town

Yea...kinda ironic that this happens on Bike to...

Yea...kinda ironic that this happens on Bike to Work Day.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 843
Posted By O-Town

Extra sit ups make my hands less prone to...

Extra sit ups make my hands less prone to numbness. Having better core strength took the pressure off my hands.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By O-Town

Wife losses job = me ride again

Well...just found out this morning that my wife lost her job. That means I don't have to drop the kids off for school in the morning and rush off to work in the car.

After close to 1 1/2 years...
Forum: Southeast
06-25-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By O-Town

Chris... Yes the police had to verify that...

Chris...

Yes the police had to verify that it was my bike through the SN. A detective and the pawnshop manager then signed a bunch of paperwork. I had to pay the pawned price to the shop and it...
Forum: Touring
06-23-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By O-Town

If you love STI on your road bike you will like...

If you love STI on your road bike you will like them on your touring rig just as much. If your going to commute on it you might like them more.

Just a thought but...My road bike has Ultegra STI...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-17-08, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,863
Posted By O-Town

I though I would revive this thread since I just...

I though I would revive this thread since I just got our Wike Moonlite Double.

I also bought ours without seeing one in person. I was sold after looking at their website and seeing the video...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,523
Posted By O-Town

I'll take dry 114 heat in Arizona over this 90+...

I'll take dry 114 heat in Arizona over this 90+ degree Florida steam fest any day.

Don't complain...it could be worse...MUCH worse.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,265
Posted By O-Town

no...I ride the bus or drive it seems a bit...

no...I ride the bus or drive

it seems a bit dangerous to me and my wife doesn't like me doing it.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,897
Posted By O-Town

I've always though older model silverado and f150...

I've always though older model silverado and f150 trucks with bumper stickers had the worst drivers in them.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By O-Town

My commute is 23 miles one way. Very similar to...

My commute is 23 miles one way. Very similar to yours. I found an express bus that I can take on days I don't want to do the full distance. Check your local bus service. Do they have bike racks...
Forum: Southeast
06-05-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By O-Town

I found my bike! It was in the back room of a...

I found my bike! It was in the back room of a pawn shop not too far from the house.

They were trying to sell it on e-bay.

Thanks to all of you who were looking around.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,197
Posted By O-Town

Another sign O the times...roomer has it that...

Another sign O the times...roomer has it that Xtracycle is sold out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By O-Town

Glory is a pretty decent outfit. They were my...

Glory is a pretty decent outfit. They were my LBS when I lived in Orlando. Rad is right there an upstanding group of guys.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,839
Posted By O-Town

This photo shouldn't be on a major news web site....

This photo shouldn't be on a major news web site. That is just not news. It's morbid.
Forum: Commuting
05-30-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,615
Posted By O-Town

Another vote for Florida here. To be more...

Another vote for Florida here. To be more specific ORLANDO FL is real bad.

That said, Saint Petersburg (and other parts of Pinellas Co) is a great place to ride. I commute from Saint Pete to...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By O-Town

What happend to the Very Long Commute Club?

What happend to the Very Long Commute Club?
Forum: Commuting
05-16-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,277
Posted By O-Town

It happens in the middle of the day too. ...

It happens in the middle of the day too.

When I was much younger living near the Santa Ana river bed MUP (It’s in Socal), a couple roadies passed a friend and me. They were doing sprint intervals...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,788
Posted By O-Town

I may be stating the obvious here but...If your...

I may be stating the obvious here but...If your 1000 dollar price point includes other gear you will need you will go WAY over your budget.

Your going to need:
lights
fenders
rack and panniers...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,337
Posted By O-Town

I have 3: Seven Road Bike - custom build...

I have 3:

Seven Road Bike - custom build road bike for weekend road rides. She fits like a glove :)
Surly LHT - my work horse commuter. Bad weather or good weather she's the one I use.
Univega...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,737
Posted By O-Town

I again second the 3M Solas tape. I bought mine...

I again second the 3M Solas tape. I bought mine from www.identi-tape.com.

I've had that tape on my commuter for two years. It still sticks on the bike like I put it on yesterday.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,445
Posted By O-Town

Thanks for all the responses. I'll keep posting...

Thanks for all the responses. I'll keep posting if something interesting happens.

Scott
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,445
Posted By O-Town

Nuff said...I'm pressing charges.

Nuff said...I'm pressing charges.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,445
Posted By O-Town

Bingo! lil brown bat wins the prize for guessing...

Bingo! lil brown bat wins the prize for guessing how my bike was stolen. I have a bad habbit of leaving my side door to my garage closed and unlocked. The thief walked into my back yard, checked...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,445
Posted By O-Town

I must be a bit paranoid but... If the guy...

I must be a bit paranoid but...

If the guy gets off the charge will he come back to steal more stuff from me? That is the unknown I wanted some input from.
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