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Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,390
Posted By ndbiker

I am about your size, 5'5" with a PBH of 78cm. I...

I am about your size, 5'5" with a PBH of 78cm. I am heavier weighing in at a stocky 170. I had an opportunity to ride a San Marcos. It was too big a 54cm, however, the owner of The Country Bike Store...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-20-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,016
Posted By ndbiker

I won't deny that there is suspicion, I have my...

I won't deny that there is suspicion, I have my own, however, Levi at least has been in contention for the GC in a lot of major races in the past few years. Kloden hasn't come in quite as high as...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-17-11, 09:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,814
Posted By ndbiker

I'd have to disagree with you there. With the...

I'd have to disagree with you there. With the multiple thousands of cars on the road there would be mayhem if most weren't following the traffic laws. All it takes is one person to completely muck up...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-15-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,814
Posted By ndbiker

An Article that would never be written in a US newspaper.

Found this article from Sweden. Unless this is Sweden's version of the "Onion" I am rather amazed anyone would suggest such a thing.

http://www.thelocal.se/34336/20110614/
Forum: Living Car Free
06-10-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,568
Posted By ndbiker

I understand, as I mentioned many on this forum...

I understand, as I mentioned many on this forum have come to terms with the "inconveniences" of cycling. Many more environmentalists will purchase Hybrids than will switch to bicycles, people will...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-11, 06:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,165
Posted By ndbiker

When I moved my 9 spd. Veloce triple over to my...

When I moved my 9 spd. Veloce triple over to my Raleigh it was a six speed and works fine. I believe, and those who understand bikes better can confirm or deny this, that so long as your shifters...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,165
Posted By ndbiker

I'm not a gear head but I did replace the triple...

I'm not a gear head but I did replace the triple on my 2002 Bianchi Eros to a compact double. I had an 1983 Raleigh Super Sport Mixte that I wanted to set up for my wife so I talked to my LBS about...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-07-11, 06:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,568
Posted By ndbiker

When you factor in the reasons for the popularity...

When you factor in the reasons for the popularity of cars this all makes sense. People invest in and drive cars because it gives them the freedom to go where they want, when they want at what is...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-19-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,669
Posted By ndbiker

Car Free in style.

Saw this in the WSJ. More NYC than Dayton Ohio but it's not spandex.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703421204576331264272981804.html?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_5
Forum: Living Car Free
05-19-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 6,997
Posted By ndbiker

Actually I believe we manufacture more in the US...

Actually I believe we manufacture more in the US than at any time in our history and it increases each year.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-18-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 6,997
Posted By ndbiker

Actually it sounds rather biblical, Revelations I...

Actually it sounds rather biblical, Revelations I believe.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 199,038
Posted By ndbiker

Too many bikes are almost enough! I would also...

Too many bikes are almost enough! I would also add my "paltry" bank account to the top statement.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-31-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 949
Posted By ndbiker

How about something as simple as a law outlawing...

How about something as simple as a law outlawing the importation of oil. Yes, we would have to utilize our own oil reserves but they are more limited. We would have no incentive to go to war over...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-15-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 15,502
Posted By ndbiker

I'm not sure why I care or am so vociferous...

I'm not sure why I care or am so vociferous concerning Albuquerque, perhaps it's because it's where I'd move if that were in the cards, but I here is some information on climate. It sounds just like...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-09-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 15,502
Posted By ndbiker

Or check out Albuquerque, NM. Dry heat in the...

Or check out Albuquerque, NM. Dry heat in the summer but because it's at around 4-5 K ft. above sea level it's usually only in mid 90's (no humidity) and winter temps are much milder than in...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-08-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 15,502
Posted By ndbiker

Closer to home look into Asheville NC. Definitely...

Closer to home look into Asheville NC. Definitely not flat, cheaper than CA, weather will be about 10 degrees warmer in the winter than you are now and about 10 degrees cooler in the summer with...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-31-11, 09:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,704
Posted By ndbiker

I've been looking on the internet for discussions...

I've been looking on the internet for discussions concerning tax breaks for cell phone towers. I understand that any capital expense can be amortized over a period of years. I don't consider this a...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,741
Posted By ndbiker

One thing I respect concerning most who live car...

One thing I respect concerning most who live car free is their willingness to live within their means. I propose that our country could be substantially improved, economically, environmentally and...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,657
Posted By ndbiker

Two bikes, one a 1983 Raleigh Mixte had the frame...

Two bikes, one a 1983 Raleigh Mixte had the frame and Suntour components made in Japan. The Brooks saddle I believe was made in England. My Bianchi is a Reparto Corse frame and it says it's made in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 09:07 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,327
Posted By ndbiker

This is the quote I most agree with. In the...

This is the quote I most agree with. In the winter you will mostly find me riding my mountain bike. By the time spring comes and I get out the road bike I always feel kind of hunched over and...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-20-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By ndbiker

I am curious about the quality of the bikes. I...

I am curious about the quality of the bikes. I remodeled my kitchen with IKEA cabinets and of course had to assemble them. They were MUCH less expensive (about 65% less) than cabinets from the large...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-15-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By ndbiker

Ikea's Christmas gift to it's employees

I heard on the radio that they also want to encourage their employees to commute to work. I rather like the idea.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40641253/ns/business-going_green
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,768
Posted By ndbiker

I don't know the specifics but we have a bicycle...

I don't know the specifics but we have a bicycle shop in the Dayton OH area which specializes in Italian bikes. Here is the websight....
Forum: Living Car Free
12-08-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,707
Posted By ndbiker

A statistic I would like to see is energy use per...

A statistic I would like to see is energy use per GDP. Obviously most Chinese are not content living as most Chinese and are growing furiously to be much like we are in the US. Energy use per capita...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-06-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,707
Posted By ndbiker

I suspect China has little concern with lowering...

I suspect China has little concern with lowering CO2 emissions. China seems to have little problem dirtying their air, water and putting heavy metals into the products they produce. Ironically, it...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-24-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,817
Posted By ndbiker

First off I believe most people regardless of...

First off I believe most people regardless of their political affiliation support federal funding for roads simply because most people regardless of whether they are liberal or conservatives use...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-22-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,039
Posted By ndbiker

It was suggested that women practice Meg Ryan's...

It was suggested that women practice Meg Ryan's Kat's Deli scene from "When Harry met Sally". When they get their "pat down" let em have it. My guess is that while TSA searches are a contributing...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-18-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,644
Posted By ndbiker

I live near Dayton and it does not fit your...

I live near Dayton and it does not fit your description as it definitely has suburbs and the city itself has it's struggles. Congestion isn't a huge problem but yeah youv'e got an hours drive or more...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-16-10, 07:50 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,817
Posted By ndbiker

I guess I don't see the connection between the...

I guess I don't see the connection between the desire to be car free/car light and ones political leanings. All have arguments to be made for riding a bicycle more and using their cars (assuming they...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-05-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,688
Posted By ndbiker

First off, if I ever dreamed of going heat free...

First off, if I ever dreamed of going heat free the first requirement would be to get divorced. You are a hardier person than I, although the aforementioned marriage is a definite influence. We keep...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-27-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,236
Posted By ndbiker

Mass transit works well when you have high...

Mass transit works well when you have high density populations combined with a centralized business district. The problem in mid sized cities with suburban sprawl is that the suburban population does...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,032
Posted By ndbiker

I ride one of those steel bikes. A lighter,...

I ride one of those steel bikes. A lighter, stiffer frame will accelerate and climb slightly better. Once up to speed there should be little difference. On group rides, if a group decides to...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-04-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,943
Posted By ndbiker

A business can discriminate against you for any...

A business can discriminate against you for any reason not protected under the law ie. race, religion, sex, age etc.. You cannot ask questions during an interview that would allude to those things....
Forum: Commuting
09-20-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,108
Posted By ndbiker

I just read the PSI Rx article. Fascinating. I...

I just read the PSI Rx article. Fascinating. I think I'll do some testing of tire pressures on a 20 mile trip I take. I don't want pinch flats but I've always wondered about messing with tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,739
Posted By ndbiker

I purchased a used Chevy Silverado with a cap on...

I purchased a used Chevy Silverado with a cap on the back. I purchased a couple of two by sixes and bike clamps from performance. The truck was $6500, the 2 x 6 were under $10 and the clamps were...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By ndbiker

A relatively inexpensive option if you have the...

A relatively inexpensive option if you have the parts.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1028330_-1_1512507_20000_400314

You could do something like this until you know...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
Posted By ndbiker

I like this bike (especially the roadster). This...

I like this bike (especially the roadster). This is assuming it would fit me well. Yes, if you live in a hilly area this might not be your number 1 choice. For a short commuter or errand bike I think...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-07-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,716
Posted By ndbiker

Am I a Luddite or just old? I have a turntable...

Am I a Luddite or just old? I have a turntable which I still use, I still use a point and shoot film camera, I do not have cable, and both my bikes are steel and have Brooks saddles. I have never had...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,610
Posted By ndbiker

I would say any ride where I visit my brother in...

I would say any ride where I visit my brother in Black Mountain NC. I am a flatlander (relative term as Floridians will understand it) from Ohio. I have visited him twice. Rode the Blue Ridge Parkway...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,511
Posted By ndbiker

Abrupt Tire Decompression - I like that. ATD as...

Abrupt Tire Decompression - I like that. ATD as an acronym.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,514
Posted By ndbiker

But your bike won't divorce you if you lust after...

But your bike won't divorce you if you lust after another bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,514
Posted By ndbiker

Hobbies imply a bit of obsessive/compulsiveness....

Hobbies imply a bit of obsessive/compulsiveness. I go through phases. 1. Get a hobby 2. Get really obsessive about it, spend alot of money 3. Plateau, realize I've got to pay for all the stuff I've...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,896
Posted By ndbiker

I was driving and waiting to make a left hand...

I was driving and waiting to make a left hand turn. My light changed to green and I started to make my left hand turn. A side walk cyclist on a cruiser w/ balloon tires came flying across the street...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,679
Posted By ndbiker

I wonder what the size of that chain ring is in...

I wonder what the size of that chain ring is in the Obree picture? It looks massive. Sorry to change the subject. The only time I've ever been able to hold that type of position for long is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 07:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,679
Posted By ndbiker

You can feel the difference in drag using the...

You can feel the difference in drag using the aero bars. It's actually akin to drafting. I figure I pick up about 2 mph using the bars using the same effort. That being said, you don't want to use...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By ndbiker

Thanks Cyclezen. I can't say that I dislike the...

Thanks Cyclezen. I can't say that I dislike the ride of my Bianchi although I admit I don't have much to compare it to. I tested a Cervelo S3 at a Cervelo test ride this last week and it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By ndbiker

I'd say so. I paid $700 in '05. Replaced the...

I'd say so. I paid $700 in '05. Replaced the Campy Veloce triple with a Centaur compact double. Later, I purchased a used Campy Proton wheelset for $250. The rest of the groupo is Campy Mirage...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By ndbiker

Carbon Fork

I own a '02 Bianchi Eros with a the original 1" threaded steel fork. Bike Nashbar has a 1" threaded carbon fiber fork for $80. Would there be any real advantages to switching? I believe the '03 Eros...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-20-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 920
Posted By ndbiker

When approaching an intersection I treat myself...

When approaching an intersection I treat myself as a car. If I'm going straight and there is a right turn lane then I'll go in the straight lane. If it is a right turn/straight lane then I'll get on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,751
Posted By ndbiker

I am 51 and just started riding again about 6...

I am 51 and just started riding again about 6 years ago. I do know that I'm a lot more cautious than I was during my college years (the last time I rode a bike with any frequency). I agree with you...
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