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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By gonzoknife

This may not be the answer you're looking for,...

This may not be the answer you're looking for, but if safety is a concern you can always take the Red Line subway west to get out of the downtown mess. Bikes are allowed. It goes all the way to North...
Forum: Touring
05-11-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By gonzoknife

Until recently, I commuted over Santa Susana Pass...

Until recently, I commuted over Santa Susana Pass daily from Simi Valley to Woodland Hills. I wouldn't recommend Box Canyon unless you are very experienced and traffic is very light. Box Canyon is...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,773
Posted By gonzoknife

Glad to hear you're okay. Getting hit by a car or...

Glad to hear you're okay. Getting hit by a car or truck is a bad experience. Been there, done that (just 1 year ago - fractured my pelvis in the process). Get better soon and do exactly what the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-19-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,192
Posted By gonzoknife

In some regards, I like riding at night. I like...

In some regards, I like riding at night. I like being able to see car headlights from far away rather than relying on sound alone. I've got good lighting and reflectivity, so I've done all I can to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 06:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,675
Posted By gonzoknife

NOFX - The Decline. A 20 minute punk song. Gotta...

NOFX - The Decline. A 20 minute punk song. Gotta love it.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,593
Posted By gonzoknife

This, and pretty much anything anyone in a car...

This, and pretty much anything anyone in a car yells at you in non emergency situations, can usually be translated to "I'm an idiot".
Forum: Commuting
01-12-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By gonzoknife

The Shimano M021 are only for SPD cleats which...

The Shimano M021 are only for SPD cleats which are two hole. Look stuff is three hole, so this won't work. Even if they had 3 holes, the look cleats won't fit in the space between the shoe tread.
...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,773
Posted By gonzoknife

I don't as a practice run red lights or stop...

I don't as a practice run red lights or stop signs, but there are a few that refuse to change unless a car is present. In that case, especially if it is a left turn (far from the crosswalk buttons) I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-21-06, 12:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,081
Posted By gonzoknife

Oatmeal and eggs (or egg substitute) works for...

Oatmeal and eggs (or egg substitute) works for me. I'm a lactose intolerant and this breakfast fills me up and lasts.
Forum: Commuting
12-18-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,848
Posted By gonzoknife

What I don't understand is the drivers passing at...

What I don't understand is the drivers passing at high speed while yelling out their window. Recently, a passenger in a truck yelled something at me at the bottom of the big downhill on my ride home....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-06, 12:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,200
Posted By gonzoknife

With some minor modifications, they make nice...

With some minor modifications, they make nice fruit bowls for your desk.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By gonzoknife

I have the Tifosi Fototec lenses (on a Pave...

I have the Tifosi Fototec lenses (on a Pave frame). I think their lenses are very good for the price. They are clear and don't seem to distort. Their frames are where they seem to cut corners more....
Forum: Commuting
11-07-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,979
Posted By gonzoknife

Commuting Research Survey 1. How often do...

Commuting Research Survey

1. How often do you commute by bike?
4 - 5 days per week.

2. How far do you have to ride to work on average?
15 miles.

3. Why do you choose to ride to work?
I...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-06, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By gonzoknife

I use a DiNotte on my helmet and I like that it...

I use a DiNotte on my helmet and I like that it can be seen over parked cars. Drivers waiting to pull out of a driveway will see the helmet light way before they see my handlebar light.

It is...
Forum: Southern California
09-18-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,627
Posted By gonzoknife

That sucks. I've ridden there many times and...

That sucks. I've ridden there many times and there's no reason for a driver to even get close to a cyclist. I also am wondering about the "head injuries" part. Was he wearing a helmet? The article...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,252
Posted By gonzoknife

Glad to hear that you're ok and I hope you have a...

Glad to hear that you're ok and I hope you have a full recovery. Being in the hospital is no fun at all.

I've had a helmet on for my major accidents (I always wear one) and the ER doctor...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,962
Posted By gonzoknife

Can we start ignoring this study about drivers...

Can we start ignoring this study about drivers giving helmet wearing riders less room? The study is FLAWED. The guy who ran the study was also the one riding the bike. There's no accounting for him...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,715
Posted By gonzoknife

Phones are a must have. A couple of weeks ago a...

Phones are a must have. A couple of weeks ago a car was using the shoulder to get ahead at a traffic light and in the process was riding right on my rear. I HATE THAT. I stared the driver down and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-06, 01:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,034
Posted By gonzoknife

What a poor baby. If he stops he may have to...

What a poor baby. If he stops he may have to unclip and even shift!!! Oh, the HORROR!!!!!!! As for being only a danger to themselves, what about pedestrians who may be crossing at a stop sign? What...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-06, 05:53 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,682
Posted By gonzoknife

A) VoIP Network Engineer B) 15 miles each...

A) VoIP Network Engineer

B) 15 miles each way

C) I change clothes and clean up in the locker room in the building

D) Bike is locked at the bike racks out front of the building. I'm not...
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