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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,623
Posted By 10ch

Thanks to all -- So far it's handled a change of...

Thanks to all -- So far it's handled a change of clothes well (I also wrapped some wrenches and a leatherman in the sleeve of a button down and rolled it up). Glad to know about ollo_ollo's failed...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Today was my first bike commute in a while. I...

Today was my first bike commute in a while. I rode in on a vintage-y Raleigh road bike that I bought yesterday. My typical commuter is a converted Gary Fisher. Today's ride was a lot different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,623
Posted By 10ch

Explain to me, this mousetrap rack thing.

I have a (new to me, but old) bike that has a Pletscher mousetrap-style rear rack. Is the "trap" just for small cushy things? A hoodie, for example stays put, but I'm not sure a briefcase or a book...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Last night I was debating whether I wanted to...

Last night I was debating whether I wanted to ride in this morning. It was not-so-brief moment of laziness as I dozed off to Simpsons reruns on the couch.

By the morning though, I had made my...
Forum: Commuting
12-09-05, 03:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,985
Posted By 10ch

Couldn't agree more rjkresse. And for contrast,...

Couldn't agree more rjkresse. And for contrast, I don't think there's been a time that I've been to my favorite local pub where I haven't seen other bikes parked out in front.

I think we all...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By 10ch

Update to this entry: I rode in today (temp...

Update to this entry:

I rode in today (temp 31°F) with a pair of Field and Stream Safety glasses and not a tear shed! The glasses aren't the most attractive in the world, but they were 2 pair...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-05, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,369
Posted By 10ch

This is my biggest fear! If she doesn't ride it,...

This is my biggest fear! If she doesn't ride it, I swear I'm gonna ask for it back. :D
Forum: Commuting
12-02-05, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,369
Posted By 10ch

Commuting on Cruisers

Last night I picked up the perfect xmas gift, a bike (naturally), for a good friend. She is new to the area and lives near a lot of shops and restaurants, so I think she'll really dig the idea of...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By 10ch

They flattened my old neighborhood!

This weekend, a buddy and I decided to ride on about 15 miles of MUP in a neighborhood that I used to live in. I used to ride on this MUP allllll the time and I distinctly remember there being hills...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By 10ch

Beautiful bikes broomhandlde!

Beautiful bikes broomhandlde!
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Brrrrrrrr! Actually the ride was cold, but I...

Brrrrrrrr! Actually the ride was cold, but I wasn't (except for my hands OUCH!). The REI rain jacket I bought a month or so ago does a real swell job with keeping wind out, my core wasn't cold at...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,794
Posted By 10ch

Here's my commuter, a 2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur. ...

Here's my commuter, a 2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur. Stock except for Wippermann chain, Rival MTB saddle, Flak Jacket tires, bearclaw pedals, sks fenders, crowbar handlebar, cateye & cygolite lighting &...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

I love smartwool socks. I wear leather CATs...

I love smartwool socks. I wear leather CATs (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7148423.html) w/smart wools and my feet are nice and toasty. The slip resistant soles also work really well with bearclaw...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

This morning is a two cups of coffee morning for...

This morning is a two cups of coffee morning for me, just can't get goin. I adjusted my saddle according to the 'elbow, middle finger on the headset rule' last night and it was a horrible ride. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-05, 08:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,340
Posted By 10ch

On a lighter note, to all of you who've run over...

On a lighter note, to all of you who've run over the tree rats... you may be interested in the following service >>> http://tinyurl.com/9mcp5 (worksafe)
Forum: Commuting
11-09-05, 07:54 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Hey Ron - When did you start commuting this year?...

Hey Ron - When did you start commuting this year? I started b/c of SmartCommute (Aug. 18) and I'm at the same number, 58.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-05, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By 10ch

A nice surprise from the driver in the red suzuki yesterday.

Yesterday as I was biking home, I came upon one of my least favorite spots on my route - a busy side street that people often dart in and out of. The road I'm traveling on is even busier, there is...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-05, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By 10ch

I knew it was love when my girlfriend asked me,...

I knew it was love when my girlfriend asked me, "So, snot rockets... how good are you at 'em?"
Forum: Commuting
11-08-05, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By 10ch

Y'know I do drink a lot of water. I guess...

Y'know I do drink a lot of water.

I guess I"ll blink 'em away for now and see how it goes the colder it gets!
Forum: Commuting
11-08-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Redrom that's awesome. Glad to see you got back...

Redrom that's awesome. Glad to see you got back on the streets 'round these parts. We need you!
Forum: Commuting
11-08-05, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By 10ch

Tears of... joy?

Howdy folks -

This is my first winter commuting (if you can even call it that, currently it's 75°F out). The mornings are in the 40s range so far and I've noticed at the same place in my ride on...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-05, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By 10ch

OT but, Eatadonut, love the name.

OT but, Eatadonut, love the name.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-05, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By 10ch

Schang - you called it. Doh!

Schang - you called it. Doh!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By 10ch

Here is a pic of the cassette: ...

Here is a pic of the cassette:

http://static.flickr.com/24/59943990_67e37f536b.jpg

Does it need to be swapped out?

And the chain does have a power link feature, I'll check for a stiff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-05, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By 10ch

Maybe my bike just likes being dirty?

Hi folks -

I have a new (to me) Gary Fisher mtn bike (Big Sur). I rode it to work on Friday and to the LBS and it rode like a dream but boy was it DIRTY. I've spent some decent time cleaning it...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By 10ch

Exercise Bike for Sale, Barely Used...

I think it's hilarious when you see exercise equipment for sale and as a selling point the owner says "barely used."

I can understand WHY. It's a heck of a lot more addictive to ride on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-05, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By 10ch

I rode it into work this morning! :) Thanks for...

I rode it into work this morning! :) Thanks for asking.

Test ride went really well and I employed several of your suggestions. The bike is a bit dirty but rides great. Can't wait to get it all...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-05, 07:50 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

How was the commute today, you ask? Why it was...

How was the commute today, you ask? Why it was GREAT!

I rode in on my new (to me) Gary Fisher and even with knobbies it was scads better than my old mtn bike. (Have to get presta valve tubes for...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Y'know when I was trying to imagine what...

Y'know when I was trying to imagine what roads/areas would be filled with aggressive bastards, I thought exactly of where you're riding! :(

I'm sorry that you had such a negative and scary...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Redrom - I'm from Durham too, where were you...

Redrom - I'm from Durham too, where were you commuting to/from? And what roads were you on?
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 08:41 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

ROTFLMAO (@ you). :beer:

ROTFLMAO (@ you). :beer:
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Curious, did that make it particularly warm?

Curious, did that make it particularly warm?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-05, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By 10ch

Kickin' the tires never accomplishes much, does it?

Howdy folks -

I'm taking a used bike on a test spin today. It's a 5 year old mountain bike.

Any advice/suggestions for things to look for and pay attention to?
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Damn, sorry to hear that. At the risk...

Damn, sorry to hear that.



At the risk of sounding lewd, what are you wearing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-05, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By 10ch

Excellent advice, thanks.

Excellent advice, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By 10ch

Advice on converting fork?

Hi folks -

I am considering purchasing a used Fisher Big Sur. It has a Manitou SX fork and since this'll be a utility bike for me (tooling around town, biking to work), I was considering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By 10ch

A question about bike depreciation.

I'm thinking about buying a used bike that retailed for around a grand in 2000. It's in good condition, recent tune-up, all stock parts except for some newer (around $20 each) tires.

What's the...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 07:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,478
Posted By 10ch

Word. This is one of my favorite things about...

Word. This is one of my favorite things about commuting.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Good commute this morning. I gotta say I love...

Good commute this morning. I gotta say I love the cooler weather. I overdressed again tho - didn't need the base, sweater and vest. I switched from riding in tennis shoes to leather docs and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-05, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By 10ch

Done! Thanks for the advice.

Done! Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-05, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By 10ch

A stupid question, maybe. About chains and lube.

I am converting my dad's old 10 speed into a singlespeed (or fixed gear, I haven't decided). This is my first bike project (aside from very little & typical maintenance on my commuter).

I am...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-05, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 815
Posted By 10ch

I'm totally up for it. I'll pm you my contact...

I'm totally up for it. I'll pm you my contact info.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-05, 11:50 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

Gloves. Too. Tight.

Gloves. Too. Tight.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 815
Posted By 10ch

U of C's U-Bike Program -- encouraging community biking.

Hey ya'll - didn't know if you'd read about this program at the University of Calgary. They've repaired and painted 10 bikes and are providing them for free around campus. If you need a bike, you...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By 10ch

Thanks joejack951 - here's some more info: ...

Thanks joejack951 - here's some more info:

My commute is ~5 mi each way. Some craptacular roads for about a third of it and a decent amount of traffic for the first half (last half on the way...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-05, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By 10ch

SCHWEET. ;) Got any rec's for the custom...

SCHWEET. ;)

Got any rec's for the custom going? Good shifters/derailleurs/brakes/etc.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-05, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By 10ch

Square One Isn't the Worst Place to Be.

Howdy folks -

A while back I posted about choosing between the Cannondale 50/50 and the Gary Fisher Cronus (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=135768). I ultimately decided on the Cronus,...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-05, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,968
Posted By 10ch

This morning's commute was good, it was our first...

This morning's commute was good, it was our first <50° morning of the fall and I totally overdressed for it. Coming home seemed a bit cooler because the winds were acting up. I thought I would...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-05, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By 10ch

One of my favorite movies -- my favorite quote...

One of my favorite movies -- my favorite quote from it (said with the same inflection she uses) is, "Spitting distance? How vivid."

Where abouts in NC?
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Posted By 10ch

My commute is 5 miles each way and I wear jeans...

My commute is 5 miles each way and I wear jeans and some combo of sythetic shirt/t-shirt/wool sweater/whatever. Just wear regular shoes. I have a bike specific rain/wind-proof jacket.
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