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Forum: Commuting
03-11-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,738
Posted By kwartz

23,486

23,486
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-07, 06:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,638
Posted By kwartz

In college the town I lived in had a community...

In college the town I lived in had a community bike program. Walking around town you'd see these green bikes laying around, you could just pick them up and ride them to your destination, and then...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-06, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,782
Posted By kwartz

I'm leaning towards not doing it. My coworker is...

I'm leaning towards not doing it. My coworker is going to try it this weekend and see if there are any obstacles we're not aware of that would keep a bike from making it the entire way. We'll see.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-03-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,782
Posted By kwartz

Railroads

So a coworker and I are floating the possibility of commuting to work on a mostly disused railroad track. Not on the track itself, mind, but next to it in the dirt. We were wondering if there's any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-06, 05:39 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,956
Posted By kwartz

Ventura County, CA Humboldt County, CA Denver...

Ventura County, CA
Humboldt County, CA
Denver
Wales
EDIT: Netherlands
Forum: Commuting
09-13-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By kwartz

Thanks cooker and moxfyre for the advice.

Thanks cooker and moxfyre for the advice.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-06, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By kwartz

So the way home went fine, I conquered the wind....

So the way home went fine, I conquered the wind. This morning was very misty, I had droplets hanging from my eyelashes. Then I went to stop at a light, and found that my rims were so wet the brakes...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By kwartz

I've been pleased with the Nishiki, especially...

I've been pleased with the Nishiki, especially since I picked it up cheap. Someone brought it in to a bike shop for repairs and never picked it up, so they pretty much gave it to me.

I'm in...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-06, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By kwartz

Maroon Nishiki Rally, 85 I think. Part suburban...

Maroon Nishiki Rally, 85 I think. Part suburban business, part semi-busy road through orange, lemon, and avocado groves. Pretty flat, pretty easy, only a little dangerous from motor vehicle traffic....
Forum: Commuting
09-12-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By kwartz

I did it.

First commute to work today on my bike. 10 miles one way. It was fun. We'll see how the 10 miles home into the wind goes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,091
Posted By kwartz

Hey Helmet Head, you're awesome. Thanks.

Hey Helmet Head, you're awesome. Thanks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,091
Posted By kwartz

Left Turn on Green Arrow

Came up to an intersection, pulled into left turn lane. No cars in front, none behind. I'm familiar with the intersection as it's near my apartment, but I've always gone straight in the past. When...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-06, 07:53 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 14,530
Posted By kwartz

Well it's 1994, says it meets ANSI Z90.4 Standard...

Well it's 1994, says it meets ANSI Z90.4 Standard and certified by Snell Memorial Foundation, for whatever that's worth.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-06, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,393
Posted By kwartz

Thanks, I thought the page was helpful.

Thanks, I thought the page was helpful.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 14,530
Posted By kwartz

Well, because you asked: I'm leaning towards...

Well, because you asked: I'm leaning towards keeping the old one. If I see a good deal on a new model I might go for it, but I'm an inherently cheap and lazy person, and I like consipiracy theories...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By kwartz

Thanks CigTech. Unfortunately, this bike doesn't...

Thanks CigTech. Unfortunately, this bike doesn't have break pads. The only way to stop is to push back on the pedals. Since it rubs against the chain, can I use that as the marker?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By kwartz

Rear Wheel Wobble

Sure this has been addressed before but can't get the search feature to work to find it. Anyone like to check out this video of my bike and pitch a guess as to what's wrong with my wheel? And how to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-06, 02:10 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 14,530
Posted By kwartz

Bike Helmets - How old is too old?

My wife says bike helmets are like childrens carseats, they expire after a few years. Is this correct? My helmet is about 12 years old, never been crashed in, and apart from looking very dorky seems...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-06, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,393
Posted By kwartz

Numbers are my hated enemy. Should I just give up...

Numbers are my hated enemy. Should I just give up on figuring out what you're talking about, or is it really valuable information? I really appreciate the info but I just completely suck at numbers....
Forum: Commuting
08-23-06, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,393
Posted By kwartz

Thanks for the info, that's how I've been riding...

Thanks for the info, that's how I've been riding already, mixing and matching. When I read that quote I figured I was doing something wrong. What's the reason for avoiding the big-big and...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-06, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,393
Posted By kwartz

Chainrings and Cogs - How and Why?

This was posted in a different thread:

"You should use only the big chainring with the smallest cog."

Can anyone explain the above quote to me? I'm only starting to ride often, will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,400
Posted By kwartz

Speaking of quads: I'm pretty athletic but...

Speaking of quads:
I'm pretty athletic but haven't done much riding. Starting to pick it up more (contemplating commuting) and my quads burn while I'm riding, and I feel nothing in my calfs. A...
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