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Forum: Northeast
12-08-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,378
Posted By BearsPaw

I was at the Hotel Pennsylvania again this...

I was at the Hotel Pennsylvania again this summer, and I saw someone else bringing a bike into their room. Presumably it is still allowed there. I didn't try it myself though, I took the bus.
Forum: Northeast
04-22-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By BearsPaw

I don't know how close it is, but there was a...

I don't know how close it is, but there was a place by Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive (behind the art museum) that rents bikes. I haven't been paying attention lately, so I'm not sure if they are still...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By BearsPaw

I think your HR is not only based on fitness, but...

I think your HR is not only based on fitness, but also genetics. My father is in his 60s, and his resting HR is 40. I am 29 and mine is 45. I am probably not very fit compared to many members.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-11-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,754
Posted By BearsPaw

My father is 62, and is "car lite" in North...

My father is 62, and is "car lite" in North Dakota. He has a truck, but he only uses it to go hunting. He commutes to work and to the grocery store by bicycle. He's been commuting since he was...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-21-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,222
Posted By BearsPaw

You can read Walden for free, with analysis, here...

You can read Walden for free, with analysis, here (http://www.kenkifer.com/Thoreau/index.htm).
Forum: Touring
09-21-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,416
Posted By BearsPaw

In Philly, people will steal anything off a bike....

In Philly, people will steal anything off a bike. I know someone who had a bell stolen. One of those cheap $5 bells. No idea why someone would steal that. I never leave my panniers on my bike,...
Forum: Touring
06-14-08, 04:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,718
Posted By BearsPaw

I have a Fuji Touring. I love it, but I had to...

I have a Fuji Touring. I love it, but I had to replace the rear wheel in order to stop killing spokes. The REI bike may be a better deal if it doesn't have that problem. I've done some rides with...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,093
Posted By BearsPaw

My laptop doesn't fit in my panniers, and I...

My laptop doesn't fit in my panniers, and I didn't feel like buying new ones, so I normally stick it in either a backpack or briefcase and strap that to my rack with bungee cords. It's never caused...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 832
Posted By BearsPaw

What sucks about the downtown one? The coffee,...

What sucks about the downtown one? The coffee, the atmosphere or something else? (I've been past it, but I don't think I've ever been inside.)




Is Umbria really a harder ride than the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 832
Posted By BearsPaw

La Colombe (http://www.lacolombe.com/) is pretty...

La Colombe (http://www.lacolombe.com/) is pretty good for coffee. There's one in Manayunk (nice ride from center city) and another downtown near 19th and Walnut.

The wall is pretty steep, check...
Forum: Touring
01-02-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By BearsPaw

Suggestions for a Portuguese Tour

A co-worker and I are going to Estoril (near Lisbon) for work this May. We would like to do a 2-3 day tour while we are there, and are wondering if anyone else has experience cycling there. Any...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-07, 04:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,443
Posted By BearsPaw

SEPTA, the public transit authority in the...

SEPTA, the public transit authority in the greater Philadelphia region, doesn't allow bikes on peak trains either. And you can be kicked off a non-peak train at the whim of the conductor, despite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-07, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 585,671
Posted By BearsPaw

Anyone know what that is actually worth? Seems...

Anyone know what that is actually worth? Seems unlikely to find a lot of those for sale by the original owner in such good shape.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-29-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By BearsPaw

I love how the OP started off with "First off I...

I love how the OP started off with "First off I do not want this to be a debate or argument," and now it's a big debate / argument.
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-27-07, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,422
Posted By BearsPaw

Did you have trouble with part...

Did you have trouble with part interchangeability? This looks like a fun project with beautiful results!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-07, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By BearsPaw

Well, thanks for the encouragement. I just kept...

Well, thanks for the encouragement. I just kept trying, and it turns out it went in a lot deeper than it seemed at first. It's in now.



And now I know what I am working on next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-07, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By BearsPaw

I had never taken it out before. I think I'll...

I had never taken it out before. I think I'll have to try disassembly. Thanks for the diagram links.


This sounded like a promising idea, but I couldn't get it to work. It feels like it is all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By BearsPaw

SA Indicator Spindle (how dumb am I?)

I've never worked an a three-speed before. I got a 1965 Cavalier (Raleigh) off CL for $20 last year, and it has just worked.

The other day the indicator spindle (I think that's the name, the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-26-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By BearsPaw

I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, but I also...

I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, but I also think most of the health concerns you might hear are nonsense. Anyways, if you are worried about getting enough vitamin X, you may wish to track your...
Forum: Touring
12-25-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By BearsPaw

I noticed that you live in Philly too. There are...

I noticed that you live in Philly too. There are lots of decent used bikes around here. For the amount of money you might put into this bike to make is suitable, you might be better off grabbing a...
Forum: Touring
12-25-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By BearsPaw

I thought I should post an update, just to add...

I thought I should post an update, just to add information to the internet about what to do when you bend your fork dropout. I ended up having the shop I bought it at (Trophy Bikes in Philly) bend...
Forum: Northeast
11-29-07, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By BearsPaw

I'm not a mountain biker, but I see a lot of them...

I'm not a mountain biker, but I see a lot of them in Wissahickon Valley Park, which is just past the Falls Bridge. Basically, take the Schuylkill River Trail out of the city and follow it to the end...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By BearsPaw

If you have an REI near you, this is probably a...

If you have an REI near you, this is probably a good deal.

http://www.rei.com/product/755227

http://media.rei.com//media/f/1227867.jpg

It's $100 on the website, but if you buy it in the...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,514
Posted By BearsPaw

I commuted on a Giant with disc brakes for a...

I commuted on a Giant with disc brakes for a couple years and never had any trouble, other than having to replace a pad when it wore out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-07, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,550
Posted By BearsPaw

This one is pretty cool looking too. Bright red,...

This one is pretty cool looking too. Bright red, with colorful metallic stripes in bands around the frame. 26 x 1 3/8 tires, fenders, and mounts for a rack (no rack yet though). It looks almost...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-23-07, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By BearsPaw

Wow, this is exactly what I was looking for. ...

Wow, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-23-07, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By BearsPaw

Easily transferable headlights

I have a problem, and I don't think I'm alone on this forum: I have too many bikes. I would really like to be able to easily transfer headlights between bikes, rather than break out a screw driver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,550
Posted By BearsPaw

Dating a Rollfast

My lady friend recently picked up a red 3-speed Rollfast "Starlight" cruiser. She just wanted something to get around with, so she doesn't really care about its history, but I couldn't help...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,203
Posted By BearsPaw

I have a B17 on my touring bike, and I love it. ...

I have a B17 on my touring bike, and I love it. I have a team pro on my "racing bike" (I don't actually race, I just pose) and I hate it. I've been trying to give it time, I've adjusted my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-26-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,185
Posted By BearsPaw

The reason my post did not contain an answer is...

The reason my post did not contain an answer is because I don't ride with an mp3 player, for reasons I mentioned. And I didn't impose any rules, I just suggested that it might not be a good idea.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-07, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

Yeah, but I am curious why springs were included...

Yeah, but I am curious why springs were included with a set of bolt-on skewers. Are there cases where you would need to use them with bolt-on skewers?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,185
Posted By BearsPaw

This still might be a bad idea. My daily commute...

This still might be a bad idea. My daily commute here in Philly takes me through the MUP on Kelly Drive (http://philadelphia.about.com/library/gallery/blkelly_drive13.htm). Sometimes people with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-07, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

Wow, that was the problem. Thanks! I installed...

Wow, that was the problem. Thanks! I installed the skewer without the springs and it works fine. I just took the bike for a spin around the block and nothing fell off, including me! :)

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-07, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,760
Posted By BearsPaw

My dad's backyard looks like this guy's basement....

My dad's backyard looks like this guy's basement. Tons of junk bikes. My dad just goes around on trash day and pick up anything that he finds that is still rideable. When I go and visit I get to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

The QR that I had in earlier were from some other...

The QR that I had in earlier were from some other wheels. They worked though; I've been riding this bike for months without any trouble.

The trouble started when I tried these bolt on skewers. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-24-07, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By BearsPaw

+1 There were plenty of bikes in Japan that...

+1

There were plenty of bikes in Japan that looked like they'd had the snot beat out of them, but their generators still functioned. I think you'll be fine with one of these; it may outlast the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

I am running a (formerly) 9 speed road hub. 130...

I am running a (formerly) 9 speed road hub. 130 mm, I think.

When I get to the point that the nut won't tighten anymore, there is just under a millimeter of skewer poking through the nut. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

Good point. Maybe I measured it wrong? I...

Good point. Maybe I measured it wrong? I measured from the end where you put the hex wrench to the beginning of the threads. That was 130 mm. The length of the entire skewer is 170 mm. What...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

I measured it, and it is 130 mm.

I measured it, and it is 130 mm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

I did this test, and I am not running out of...

I did this test, and I am not running out of thread. I have about 2 cm more thread than I need.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By BearsPaw

How stupid am I? (Installing Skewers)

I have a SS conversion that I made out of an 197X Raleigh Grand Prix frame that was rescued from a dumpster. I put QR skewers on it at first, because that is what I had lying around. Since I often...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-24-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,937
Posted By BearsPaw

+1 helmet mounted. I have also noticed a...

+1 helmet mounted.

I have also noticed a huge improvement in terms of people not pulling out in front of me when I turn my helmet to the sides as I approach cross streets. I bought a cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,879
Posted By BearsPaw

I would also be interested.

I would also be interested.
Forum: Northern California
06-21-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 886
Posted By BearsPaw

Philly is like that too, and it always amazes me....

Philly is like that too, and it always amazes me.



I haven't considered anywhere in particular yet, I just skimmed over the craigslist postings to get an idea of what to expect. I need to...
Forum: Northern California
06-21-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 886
Posted By BearsPaw

Thanks for the list of resources. If you happen...

Thanks for the list of resources. If you happen to know of any non-cycling resources for moving San Jose, that would be nice too. I don't know anything about the area, so I'm having a hard time...
Forum: Northern California
06-21-07, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 886
Posted By BearsPaw

Moving to San Jose

I'm considering a job in San Jose. I've lived in Philadelphia for the past 10 years, and I have spent almost no time in California. Can anyone give me an idea of what the cycling is like there? Is...
Forum: Touring
06-12-07, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By BearsPaw

That's an idea, perhaps I'll give them a call...

That's an idea, perhaps I'll give them a call directly. I wouldn't try to get it replaced under the warranty, since this couldn't possibly be their fault.
Forum: Touring
06-12-07, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By BearsPaw

This is my bike: ...

This is my bike:

http://www.fujibikes.com/2005/bikes.asp?id=22

If you click on specifications, it says 1". LHT was one of the first things I checked out, but it won't work.
Forum: Touring
06-12-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By BearsPaw

Touring Fork

I have a 2005 Fuji Touring. A friend of mine incorrectly attached it to the bike rack on his Prius, and lets just say that I need a new fork now.

Any suggestions? I need a 1" threaded steel fork...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-07, 08:09 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,410
Posted By BearsPaw

Hey, I can bake danishes too!

Hey, I can bake danishes too!
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