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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,971
Posted By TinyL

There is a bike in that photo?

There is a bike in that photo?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 11:18 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 7,093
Posted By TinyL

Riding in my first charity ride this...

Riding in my first charity ride this weekend...Road Bike helmet, MTB Shorts, MTB Clipless shoes, Under Armor Loose Shirt, legs have never seen a razor:eek:, bike weighs 33 pounds, have enough gadgets...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-15, 10:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,441
Posted By TinyL

Excellent Light! Use mine every night on my way...

Excellent Light! Use mine every night on my way home from work.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,553
Posted By TinyL

LOL...I did that not once but twice the other...

LOL...I did that not once but twice the other day...

Another vote for the King Cages...I found the King Ti Cages on sale and they have never let me down. I ride some pretty bumpy stuff and they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-15, 02:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,005
Posted By TinyL

^^^^i stand corrected. But this guy was clearly...

^^^^i stand corrected. But this guy was clearly using it to just draw attention and had a full explicative laced conversation on his was to the jailhouse. He received a medic checkup when we arrived...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-15, 01:24 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,005
Posted By TinyL

If she pursues it further we may see some dash...

If she pursues it further we may see some dash cam footage. This is the typical case of just seeing the events after police make contact...and not what lead up to it. She does appear to resist...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,589
Posted By TinyL

If you had to come close enough to go around the...

If you had to come close enough to go around the officer you should have stopped if you had no indication back from the officer it was OK to proceed past her. Problems I see...1. You directly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-15, 02:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,316
Posted By TinyL

I am glad at least people are trying to make...

I am glad at least people are trying to make bikes harder to steal! Crowd-funded projects are a great way for people to get their ideas to market. So far I have participated in two along the...
Forum: Touring
08-01-15, 02:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,554
Posted By TinyL

^^^^^sorry I did not get back here quick...but it...

^^^^^sorry I did not get back here quick...but it looks like others stepped up. I always call companys when what I want is not stock off the shelf. Geigerrig Water Packs made me a custom setup for my...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-31-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,138
Posted By TinyL

OK me figure this out. I use 35 gallons a...

OK me figure this out.

I use 35 gallons a month to drive 525 miles.

525 x .015 cent Milage Tax = $7.87
35 gallons x .0184 Fed Tax = $0.64

Yep that would definetly bring in more cash!
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-31-15, 02:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,646
Posted By TinyL

It aint very healthy...but I lived for 2 years on...

It aint very healthy...but I lived for 2 years on Mac & Cheese mixed with Spam and Pinapple....PBJ's are great also!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 02:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,734
Posted By TinyL

I can't believe I Watched that vid til the...

I can't believe I Watched that vid til the end...AAAAAhhhh...WTF
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-15, 01:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,739
Posted By TinyL

Another vote for ChainReaction...good...

Another vote for ChainReaction...good prices...free shipping on 100 bucks and up...AMAZING shipping speed!

JensonUSA:thumb:

WesternBikeWorks.com:thumb:
Forum: Touring
07-28-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,661
Posted By TinyL

Have just been riding my Surly DT for a little...

Have just been riding my Surly DT for a little over a week and really like the ride. It allowed me fairly wide tires and the thing.I have about a mile of packed dirt road each day and the Surly DT...
Forum: Touring
07-28-15, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,554
Posted By TinyL

I just talked to a Tubus rep to get myself a...

I just talked to a Tubus rep to get myself a Front Duo made in stainless instead of black. I like the minimalist look of them and offer some brake disk protection in a fall. Since the Surly DT has...
Forum: Touring
07-28-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,554
Posted By TinyL

The Tubus racks come with the spacers. Really...

The Tubus racks come with the spacers. Really solid rack and a 5 minute install.
Forum: Touring
07-27-15, 11:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,554
Posted By TinyL

Tubas Cosmo fits perfect. 467480 467481...

Tubas Cosmo fits perfect.

467480

467481

The Cargo Evo, Cargo Classic and Logo Evo will all fit with no issues. Just be sure to mount rack to the upper set of 5mm holes just above the rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-15, 11:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,786
Posted By TinyL

That was a great read! Can't wait to see the trip...

That was a great read! Can't wait to see the trip follow-up reports.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-15, 11:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,967
Posted By TinyL

I'm at 280 and running 60 front and 64 rear with...

I'm at 280 and running 60 front and 64 rear with no problems on Conti Travel Contacts in the same size. I did a lot of research into this and the sweets spot of rolling resistance to comfort seems to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-15, 10:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,502
Posted By TinyL

In Kansas you must stop if the intersection is...

In Kansas you must stop if the intersection is controlled. Bikes have the same rules as auto's hear. Don't know about Cali but I bet it's the same.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-25-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By TinyL

Just judging buy the pictures I would bet you did...

Just judging buy the pictures I would bet you did not have enough seat post in the tube. "Give me a long enough lever and I can move the world". The fatigue and fracture started at the top edge of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,615
Posted By TinyL

That cable should be under warranty! ...

That cable should be under warranty!

Extent of Limited WarrantyChia Cherne/Jagwire warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

The tires already have some sand on them...ran...

The tires already have some sand on them...ran down the airport taxi way and back for my break. Everything worked great!

For being almost 32 pound it sure roll's easy. I plan on riding the heck...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

48 Spokes front and rear. Used White Industries...

48 Spokes front and rear. Used White Industries MI6 hubs. Since I was going the 700c route I decided to error on the side of caution and build the crap out of my wheels. I nursed a broken wrist once...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

Continued: 466517 466518 466519 ...

Continued:

466517

466518

466519

Will get out and test it tomorrow morning. Was surprised how little it took to get all the gears running smoothly...watch enough YouTube vid's and I guess...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 08:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

WooHoo...had some time to pretty much finish up the bike tonight.

Well I had a slow day at work so I was able to almost finish the bike today. All I have left is to install the Polar sensors and fenders. Looking forward to a ride tomorrow morning!

Some Action...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 01:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,554
Posted By TinyL

The main reason in steel or any frame that is...

The main reason in steel or any frame that is welded is to allow the gasses from the welding process to escape...letting them drain and breath are just byproducts of the necessity.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-15, 01:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By TinyL

^^^^ well try, try again as they say...hope you...

^^^^ well try, try again as they say...hope you find something that fits and is the style you want.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-15, 01:12 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,786
Posted By TinyL

Just finished reading his whole trip so...

Just finished reading his whole trip so far...wish I could do that!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-15, 10:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 22,456
Posted By TinyL

Oakley has to make all the prescription sunglass...

Oakley has to make all the prescription sunglass lenses. The only time you get the local labs lenses is when you just buy the frames for you standard eyeglasses.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-15, 02:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 22,456
Posted By TinyL

I just ordered prescription Oakley Flak Jacket...

I just ordered prescription Oakley Flak Jacket 2.0 XL. You can customize every piece of the sunglasses and get multiple lens sets. I ordered thru my local optometrist because if i buy from them I get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-15, 12:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By TinyL

^^^^^^^^^^I still have my Specialized Max and...

^^^^^^^^^^I still have my Specialized Max and keep it as a backup. It is a good helmet...the Kask still has room for the helmet liners I wear to keep the sweat at bay.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,120
Posted By TinyL

No matter what we do there will always be people...

No matter what we do there will always be people out for us...either because we are slowing them down, the white of my legs is blinding them, my Jersey rode up give my best plumber imitation...etc. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,289
Posted By TinyL

The shop I just bought my frame from gave me a...

The shop I just bought my frame from gave me a water bottle and a free tuneup adjustment coupon with a one year expiration. Pretty good in my book since they would have to fix what I built. Only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-15, 01:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By TinyL

Just make sure the place you purchase from has a...

Just make sure the place you purchase from has a solid return or exchange policy. I got mine from Westernbikework.com. I just looked and they are currently not on sale right now. Amazon always makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,120
Posted By TinyL

:lol::roflmao2: They install tuners...

:lol::roflmao2:



They install tuners that alters the computers mapping of the engine. This can give them up to 30% better fuel economy...but they will smoke more. I live in farm land and there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By TinyL

My gourd is 62 cm which is the listed max size...

My gourd is 62 cm which is the listed max size for the Kask. I would say maybe 63 cm at the max.

I had a Specialized Max that was HUGE compared to the Kask. It was maximum mushroom head!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By TinyL

They are pricey...but I love my Kask Vertigo 2. I...

They are pricey...but I love my Kask Vertigo 2. I have a big head and did not want to amplify it more than I had too! Caught mine on sale during the July 4th Holiday. I like the way all the foam is...
Forum: Introductions
07-15-15, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By TinyL

Welcome...it still has not rained yet huh. I was...

Welcome...it still has not rained yet huh. I was at Camp Pendleton for 4 months without a drop back in 84. You guys need to start filtering the water to the West :rolleyes:
Forum: Introductions
07-15-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By TinyL

Nice lookin machines!

Nice lookin machines!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,195
Posted By TinyL

If you see lightning find the closest cover...

If you see lightning find the closest cover possible. If you hear lightning find it quicker.

When I was 12 and camping with a church group we had 2 of my friends killed by a lightning strike. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-15, 12:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,404
Posted By TinyL

I just finished placing multiple orders with CRC...

I just finished placing multiple orders with CRC and JensonUSA. I was amazed how fast CRC shipped. Just using there free shipping put the products on my porch in 4 - 5 days...not bad considering it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-15, 07:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,294
Posted By TinyL

Sorry to hear you got robbed. I lost a 800 lb...

Sorry to hear you got robbed. I lost a 800 lb smoker last year in a totally fenced yard. This was during daylight hours!

It is kind of pricey...but I bought this system...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

Well I received the Cane Creek Fork Crown Adapter...

Well I received the Cane Creek Fork Crown Adapter today and just installed the race. Success!

464281

464282

I bought the Parks CRS-1 tool and I came with adapters...but none of them could be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,546
Posted By TinyL

^^^^I will try the Salt tonight. 20 MPH head...

^^^^I will try the Salt tonight. 20 MPH head winds predicted tonight for my commute home so I will probably have to stop a couple times to recover. I was also looking at the link for home made Sport...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,944
Posted By TinyL

It is very true you get a way better price buying...

It is very true you get a way better price buying prebuilt. Being a Clyde myself left my options pretty limited though. The frame I used came prebuilt with strong enough wheels...but I did not want...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-15, 03:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,546
Posted By TinyL

^^^^^^This was a suggestion from a friend at work...

^^^^^^This was a suggestion from a friend at work who was in my position physically a couple years ago. I have read Bananas work for some as well. I am a type 2 diabetic and Bananas spike me out to...
Forum: Introductions
07-13-15, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By TinyL

I share your dislike for log trucks as...

I share your dislike for log trucks as well...totalled a motorcycle because a log truck crossed the double yellow leaning me no choice but to ride off the road into the trees breaking my back and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-15, 11:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,629
Posted By TinyL

Final tool arriving tomorrow to seat the fork...

Final tool arriving tomorrow to seat the fork race crown. I built a press and installed the Cane Creek 40 headset top and bottom cups and installed the crankset. Gave myself my first heart attack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-15, 11:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,944
Posted By TinyL

I am currently building my first bike. What I did...

I am currently building my first bike. What I did was: 1. Ask advice here. 2. Went to LBS and sized bikes that I could buy the frame only. 3. Watched You Tube videos till I was confident I could do...
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