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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-06-12, 06:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,027
Posted By jimlamb

Local Newspaper Coverage

Lots of discussion on the local paper's website:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/06/2180420/state-mental-health-director-killed.html
Forum: Commuting
01-12-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,350
Posted By jimlamb

I'm using the saddlebag panniers and I'm very...

I'm using the saddlebag panniers and I'm very happy with them. I use their rack top pannier bag in warm weather and the saddlebag panniers in cold weather (when I'm typically carrying more clothing...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-10, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By jimlamb

Yes, I know I can put more tension on the chain...

Yes, I know I can put more tension on the chain to reduce slapping, but I don't want the chain overly tight. Most European bikes (including my daughter's Puky) have arched chain guards for precisely...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By jimlamb

My New Commuter - Civia Hyland Alfine

Pictures are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lamb.jim/CiviaHyland#

Lightly customized with:
* Ergon GC3 grips
* Supernova E3 head & tail lights
* Paul Gino light mount (for head light)
*...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By jimlamb

Mounting a Supernova E3 Tail Light

I have a Supernova E3 Tail Light (http://www.supernova-lights.com/en/e3_tail_light.html) (see bottom photo) that I want to mount on my Civia Hyland rack...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By jimlamb

Tell us about your trunk bag

With the warmer weather, I don't need to carry so many layers back and forth so I get to scale back to just a trunk bag instead of a pannier. I prefer to use just a trunk bag because it's smaller,...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,588
Posted By jimlamb

Seems a lot more sane than the commute I see...

Seems a lot more sane than the commute I see every morning.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,366
Posted By jimlamb

+1 Check to see if your municipality has a...

+1

Check to see if your municipality has a road rage hotline (many do nowadays as this has become such a common issue). Use that to report the a$$hat and don't bother to mention that you're a...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,552
Posted By jimlamb

I don't think it's backwards at all. You need...

I don't think it's backwards at all. You need more leverage to upshift than you do to downshift, so it makes sense to upshift with your thumb and downshift with your forefinger.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,552
Posted By jimlamb

Here are some photos of mine. I put a wider (38)...

Here are some photos of mine. I put a wider (38) tire on the front wheel, added a front fender and a rear rack. I'm using campus-style pedals (platform on one side, SPD on the other) which works well...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By jimlamb

Thanks everybody. I'm staying at the Hyatt on...

Thanks everybody. I'm staying at the Hyatt on Pike near the Seattle Convention Center.
Forum: Commuting
03-21-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By jimlamb

Best Commuter Bike Shop in the Seattle Area?

I'm in town for a few days on business and I'm guessing that Seattle probably has a shop or two with a better selection of commuter bikes than my hometown of Raleigh, NC. Any recommendations?
Forum: Commuting
09-30-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By jimlamb

Whenever someone takes the position that their...

Whenever someone takes the position that their gas taxes are paying for the road, I point out two things: (a) a cyclist has never created a pothole, and (b) who do you think is subsidizing all the...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,496
Posted By jimlamb

I agree with Metzinger that a likely source of...

I agree with Metzinger that a likely source of your knee pain (assuming that it's new to you on this particular bike) is the saddle height/position. Try making minor adjustments and bring a...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By jimlamb

I'm 5' 10" and I ride a 58 cm LHT. Personally, I...

I'm 5' 10" and I ride a 58 cm LHT. Personally, I don't think I could go down a size as this one fits me quite nicely. My torso is a little on the short side however, and my legs are a little on the...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By jimlamb

Meh. No internally geared hub option, no chain...

Meh. No internally geared hub option, no chain guard, canti brakes - I don't see anything special here, am I missing something?
Forum: Commuting
07-19-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By jimlamb

I'm just setup a 700 x 37 tire on my front rim...

I'm just setup a 700 x 37 tire on my front rim (leaving a 700 x 32 on the rear) and it worked out well. I got the idea from Sheldon Brown's page on tire sizes, but the reasoning is the same as what...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By jimlamb

I can't speak to any of those, but you may also...

I can't speak to any of those, but you may also want to consider the Swobo Baxter (http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_1473). I just got mine last week and, once I got a rack on...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-09, 05:47 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,942
Posted By jimlamb

If you go car free, you'd more than make up the...

If you go car free, you'd more than make up the cost of maintaining your bike just from not taking the annual depreciation hit on your car.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-12-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,387
Posted By jimlamb

There's an updated story on the local newspaper's...

There's an updated story on the local newspaper's web site with some unsettling comments:
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/crime_safety/story/1604320.html
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-11-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

The chainguard is plastic, but it looks and feels...

The chainguard is plastic, but it looks and feels pretty solid as does the overall bike. She rode it quite a bit today and there were not rattles or squeaks at all.

I finally did figure out the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-11-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

My daughter's new bike (the Puky Skyride...

My daughter's new bike (the Puky Skyride (http://www.puky.net/homepage/produkte/fahrraeder/4455.htm) pictured at the top of this thread) arrived today! It took just over two weeks to come from...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,053
Posted By jimlamb

At least he acknowledged your presence ;). The...

At least he acknowledged your presence ;). The other day I had a suburban come up behind me as I was cresting a hill and crossing railroad tracks. Despite me being in the middle of the lane, the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-23-09, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

My 7-year old son has a Specialized Hot Rock...

My 7-year old son has a Specialized Hot Rock (20") but I'm not very happy with it. I removed the "chain guide" pulleys shortly after we got it because they were creating a *lot* of friction and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

Here's the link to the vendor who exports to the...

Here's the link to the vendor who exports to the U.S.:
https://www.hotopp-24.de/-Youth-bike-PUKY-SKYRIDE-20-3-white-pink/a-37367-181-342-343-344-345/

You'll want to select the English version of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-09, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

In case anyone's interested, the manufacturer...

In case anyone's interested, the manufacturer directed me to a vendor who ships to the U.S. Here's a link to the bike I ordered:
...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-18-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,150
Posted By jimlamb

Best Bike for a 6 yr old Girl?

My daughter is turning 6 next month and really needs a new bike. She rides hers pretty much every day, but she's definitely ready or a new one. She's been riding her brother's hand-me-down bike for...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,097
Posted By jimlamb

I was going to chime in, but I see that our work...

I was going to chime in, but I see that our work is already done here.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,410
Posted By jimlamb

They're generally more comfortable around the...

They're generally more comfortable around the waist. Personally, I prefer the one-piece cycling suits over bib shorts, though they're much harder to find.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-09, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By jimlamb

I don't see this as an argument for more bike...

I don't see this as an argument for more bike lanes either. Bike lanes, in my opinion, are not the solution - though I would certainly like to see more wide outside lanes in my area. I was riding...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-09, 07:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,272
Posted By jimlamb

I wore them for most of last summer and have been...

I wore them for most of last summer and have been wearing them for the last few weeks here in NC. They've been pretty good overall. When riding in the rain, it's a good idea to rinse them thoroughly...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-09, 10:28 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,963
Posted By jimlamb

When I read this post, my first reaction was to...

When I read this post, my first reaction was to look for a way to permanently block all posts from this user. Unfortunately, that feature doesn't appear to be supported on this forum. I guess I'll...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By jimlamb

I ride a 58cm Surly LHT with a clip-on Planet...

I ride a 58cm Surly LHT with a clip-on Planet Bike front fender. My size 10.5 feet will, on rare occasions, lightly brush the fender. Overall, toe overlap is much less of an issue than on my 58cm...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,670
Posted By jimlamb

And, you'll be safer in these conditions if...

And, you'll be safer in these conditions if you're in a car? It's interesting that with over 40,000 traffic fatalities a year (in the U.S.), people still think they're safe in their cars. It's easy...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,413
Posted By jimlamb

For $60/tire you could go with the Schwalbe...

For $60/tire you could go with the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (http://schwalbetires.com/marathon_supreme_home). They use a material that's supposedly more puncture resistant than Kevlar while also...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,157
Posted By jimlamb

I recently replaced my Specialized Burroughs CX...

I recently replaced my Specialized Burroughs CX (700x32) after 3,000 miles with Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in 700x32. They were pricey at $60/tire but they ride noticeably smoother (I inflated them...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-08, 05:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

Spoken like someone who's disparately trying to...

Spoken like someone who's disparately trying to prove something.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

True enough. This particular road is a state...

True enough. This particular road is a state highway with a 50 MPH speed limit (traffic generally goes about 60 MPH). If he was going to pass me, I wasn't going to make it difficult or dangerous for...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

Yup. And, I'm OK with that ;).

Yup. And, I'm OK with that ;).
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

Thanks for the kind advice :). Also, thanks for...

Thanks for the kind advice :). Also, thanks for not taking a pedantic tone - I appreciate it. I'm still relatively new to the whole cycling thing. I commute about 80 miles/week very consistently and...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

We get a lot of debris here but it's mostly...

We get a lot of debris here but it's mostly stones, re-tread, and branches. Broken glass and nails are less common (at least on my routes). I do ride year-round though the Winters are pretty mild...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

Fair enough. I'd also need to carry around a...

Fair enough. I'd also need to carry around a spare tube, tire levers, and a pump around every day on top of my laptop, lunch, clothes, phone, mouse, external hard drive, etc. Generally speaking, I...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,872
Posted By jimlamb

In those conditions, the last thing you want to...

In those conditions, the last thing you want to do is lock up your wheels. You want to do threshold breaking where your applying just enough braking force to not quite stop your wheels from spinning....
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

That's my wife :love: she's awesome. I was only a...

That's my wife :love: she's awesome. I was only a few minutes from home and she had just left the house, so it worked out well. Even if I had a spare tube and the necessary tools, changing out a rear...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By jimlamb

Could also be the opposite - you're rolling the...

Could also be the opposite - you're rolling the tire onto its sidewall, resulting in a squirrelly feeling. Are your tires inflated to the recommended pressure?
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By jimlamb

First Flat Tire Today

I was riding to work this morning and a fellow cyclist came up behind me. In my effort to make room for him, I moved to the right of the shoulder and inadvertently rode through some broken glass. The...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,474
Posted By jimlamb

I'm a Program Manager for Microsoft. I'm part of...

I'm a Program Manager for Microsoft. I'm part of a relatively small team in Raleigh that works on Visual Studio Team System (Team Foundation Server to be more specific for the software developers...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 753
Posted By jimlamb

Nice. Could have used a black crankset :).

Nice. Could have used a black crankset :).
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,389
Posted By jimlamb

The mirror works OK, though I'd rather have this...

The mirror works OK, though I'd rather have this one:
http://www.calhouncycle.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/mir-3003_1581_general.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,789
Posted By jimlamb

~25 F - ~105 F We've had a long stretch of...

~25 F - ~105 F

We've had a long stretch of 90-something weather lately. I find myself hoping for rain on the way home :).
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