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Forum: Commuting
01-29-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,418
Posted By srestrepo

I have experienced where the front wheel will...

I have experienced where the front wheel will slip a bit when leaning into turns. I've also experienced this awful "grabbing" phenomenon when I ride near the painted lines on the road especially if...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,847
Posted By srestrepo

Hey, I use an ortlieb office bag. It's a dark...

Hey, I use an ortlieb office bag. It's a dark grey and black one with a reflective triangle on the front and back. Comes with a nice strap that I wear messenger bag style around the office. It was...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-19, 11:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,457
Posted By srestrepo

hey man, wondering if that frame ever got put...

hey man, wondering if that frame ever got put together from last december...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By srestrepo

I wear darn tough socks too. I have about 8 pair...

I wear darn tough socks too. I have about 8 pair but that wasnt always the case. As a full-time truck driver, manually delivering food to commercial restaurants by running up and down a ramp with a...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,162
Posted By srestrepo

the only thing that i didn't like was the fact...

the only thing that i didn't like was the fact that the snow was wind driven and it was hitting me in the eyes. i have a small cycling cap but the brim was no help in that regard. I've since added a...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,162
Posted By srestrepo

I had a similar situation happen to me yesterday....

I had a similar situation happen to me yesterday. I'm only 4 miles from home but I rode in, we received what looked like at least three inches of snow. I left work at 6 PM and rode home very very...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,213
Posted By srestrepo

Hey, i'm in the outer parts of springfield...

Hey, i'm in the outer parts of springfield towards rte 20.... wish i had some of those pants i've been wanting today - wasn't fun getting my legs wet.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-08-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,907
Posted By srestrepo

[/list] That was the funniest analogy I've read...

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That was the funniest analogy I've read in a while. Thanks for that.

I have to second a lot of what's been said reference maintenance. I use a thin wax based lube but I clean and wax my...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By srestrepo

By the sounds of it, I'm fortunate to have a rack...

By the sounds of it, I'm fortunate to have a rack and panniers setup for my 4 mile commute. Also, I keep a frame mounted pump as well as a tube, tools, levers and a pair of rubber gloves stashed...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,181
Posted By srestrepo

I didn't get clipless for my commute, I got...

I didn't get clipless for my commute, I got clipless for my bike that I was riding for leisure. And then it became I have a clipless bike that I could commute on. I see your point though. My commute...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,181
Posted By srestrepo

I see what you did there... no seriously,...

I see what you did there...

no seriously, these are all valid points. And its never a bad thing to discuss alternative perspectives. I thought I was good with my lights and clothing and took...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,864
Posted By srestrepo

I just used nikwax products on a beloved rain...

I just used nikwax products on a beloved rain jacket an REI brand jacket that I've had for almost 6 years in very adverse conditions as well as a Novara rain jacket I bought on clearance. For both...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,213
Posted By srestrepo

Hey Darth, I think that the original question as...

Hey Darth, I think that the original question as you asked it was more geared towards the bike itself however, I've had a problem with locating a place where I could look at some of the other...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,457
Posted By srestrepo

as long as you show us the bike that you can...

as long as you show us the bike that you can clearly see some of us are extremely excited for (myself included) who gives a shizzle what' it's called. if you build it and ride it and called it a...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By srestrepo

Me and RumRunn may have similar tastes. i bought...

Me and RumRunn may have similar tastes. i bought my rain jacket on clearance at REI. i'm a clyde at 5/9 255 lbs so i'm alwasy worried about things fitting me correctly.

the jacket that i bought is...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,756
Posted By srestrepo

i can't give you any long-term advice but i just...

i can't give you any long-term advice but i just switched to a Bontrager Montrose saddle that doesn't seem to "grip" my jeans.

Mostly, the saddle seems to have much less of a grip on my jeans than...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By srestrepo

i feel for you on this problem. i tried to come...

i feel for you on this problem. i tried to come up with a solution that was decent after you answered but i came up short.

sorry, but keep me posted, i'm curious to see what ends up being the end...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By srestrepo

The timig of this is funny to me. I've been...

The timig of this is funny to me. I've been looking for a very nice pair of rain pants. I have a great jacket and I've figured out how to pack it in my pannier so that it's easily accessible. The...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,448
Posted By srestrepo

Not to be nosy but, what type of hearing aids are...

Not to be nosy but, what type of hearing aids are they? Do they go in your ears or are they like those implants (cochlear I believe) that are just behind the ear?

I would say if they're in your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,246
Posted By srestrepo

i have an M19 and just recently discovered how...

i have an M19 and just recently discovered how corrosion resistant it wasn't.

i did use it to break my 11 speed chain a few times and it was great.

despite the lack of corrosion resistance, i...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,509
Posted By srestrepo

which ones do you use? i'm currently using...

which ones do you use?

i'm currently using the Pearl Izumi Neoprene Toe Covers but i find that that's not enough to cover my shes for when it's raining. of course, my feet stay warm and such,...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
Posted By srestrepo

my personal experience with TRP Spyres as my disk...

my personal experience with TRP Spyres as my disk brakes with all types of pads has been that in dry conditions, the rim brakes on my road bike seem to stop faster. the disc brakes still stop at an...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
Posted By srestrepo

I'm heavy (I think) at 250 lbs. I had crappy disc...

I'm heavy (I think) at 250 lbs. I had crappy disc brakes on my commuter. I switched over to TRP Spyres and they've been very good after bedding them in. Previously however, I used to have a road bike...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-30-18, 06:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,810
Posted By srestrepo

I've done the merino buff under the helmet and...

I've done the merino buff under the helmet and over the ears like some kind of balaclava, or just under the helmet and over the ears with the top of my head kind of out. helps to keep the sweat down...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,213
Posted By srestrepo

If anyone has examples of this, mind showing me? ...

If anyone has examples of this, mind showing me?

I'd rather see what someone else has already done to help me better understand what and or where to cut.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-18, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,213
Posted By srestrepo

Thin or modified fenders

Hello all,

I hate to bring this up so soon but this humidity and rain the northeast have me thinking about the winter.

a little context about my question. I ride a 2016 GT grade. 3 seasons of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-27-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,623
Posted By srestrepo

i'm feverishly shopping craigslist for something...

i'm feverishly shopping craigslist for something that will fit the 35C Marathon winters, and fenders and will hopefully have disc brakes... i'm not having any luck.

last year, i rode my GT Grade...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,066
Posted By srestrepo

i bought mine last year in 700x35 from an ebay...

i bought mine last year in 700x35 from an ebay vendor... my only regret was not having waited a bit more. i would have gotten them essentially brand new for $50.00 off of craigslist from someone who...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,458
Posted By srestrepo

i have my phone in one of those Lifeproof cases...

i have my phone in one of those Lifeproof cases that are submersible for a few minutes up to 3 feet of water i believe. which in my opinion is the equivalent of being able to ride in a complete...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-18, 06:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,565
Posted By srestrepo

i'm starting to see a bit of an uptick as well....

i'm starting to see a bit of an uptick as well. Say if you buy a care though, it feels like you see more of that car than you used to. i dont know if there's a name for that, but it seems that...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,075
Posted By srestrepo

this makes perfect sense to me. I agree, it's...

this makes perfect sense to me. I agree, it's more worthwhile to me to have a clean chain rather than a quiet one.
yesterday before my group ride i was taking my rack off and i had to take my rear...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,893
Posted By srestrepo

i'm pretty much sold on getting a new one. likely...

i'm pretty much sold on getting a new one. likely still not the color screen though. there's a lady that is on some of my group rides that expressed interest in the head unit but was saying her...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,893
Posted By srestrepo

I'm excited for these also. My venerable super...

I'm excited for these also. My venerable super GPS will likely go to a friend who just started cycling. It has served me well, on group rides as well as my commutes in any weather new England has...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,524
Posted By srestrepo

it's funny. i was in a bit of a slump...

it's funny. i was in a bit of a slump financially, emotionally and professionally for the past few weeks.

after discussing with my wife as to what to do as i hadn't been on any of my group rides...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By srestrepo

Disclaimer, I literally know nothing of the...

Disclaimer, I literally know nothing of the function of locks other than to secure things to -hopefully- another score thing so as to prevent theft.

that being said, I have a hard time believing...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,075
Posted By srestrepo

I dont have a crockpot setup so I tried white...

I dont have a crockpot setup so I tried white lightning. My experience hasn't been great. I will say that the chain is, cranks and cassette are really clean but my jockey wheels got all gummed up....
Forum: Commuting
07-09-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,536
Posted By srestrepo

I wish there was a non committal way to test a...

I wish there was a non committal way to test a dynamo hub. My local bike shop doesn't have anything. I've read on many occasions where tom talks about the benefits of a shaped beam and not having to...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,075
Posted By srestrepo

So I gather that lubing your chain, wax or not...

So I gather that lubing your chain, wax or not wax, takes time.

seriously though, some people do what they do because it relaxes them and some others will do what they do because they're going to...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,607
Posted By srestrepo

if you have a solid state drive it will help. I...

if you have a solid state drive it will help. I switch back and forth between panniers and a backpack. I use a solid state drive for my work and another for my school laptops. I work full time and...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,091
Posted By srestrepo

correction, I broke two pedro's this winter and...

correction, I broke two pedro's this winter and now rely solely on Park...

also, just realized that I've commented three times in this single thread... it's the little things.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-18, 07:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,994
Posted By srestrepo

I agree with this logic. When I was looking for...

I agree with this logic. When I was looking for panniers I was able to get a deal because i bought the Ortlieb Sportpackers instead of the roll top style panniers which weren't on discount at the...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,760
Posted By srestrepo

I see a lot of glass on the roads near me... I...

I see a lot of glass on the roads near me... I running Conti GP 4Seasons in 32. I'm 250 pounds and I have a rack and pannier setup over the rear. In the last 1700 miles or so, I've only had 3 flats,...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,344
Posted By srestrepo

I'm taking your post as you looking for specific...

I'm taking your post as you looking for specific recommendations. Since I haven't been disappointed with any of the following products, I'll suggest these.

cygolite metro, of at least 350 lumens...
Forum: Touring
05-15-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,828
Posted By srestrepo

Another vote for the warbinnet blackbird. I...

Another vote for the warbinnet blackbird. I bought it when I was 365 pounds at 5'10. Now I'm 255 and 5'10. I LOVE that hammock. My biggest compliment to it is how well I can sleep on my side,...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,884
Posted By srestrepo

at 255, my pads are going pretty strong at about...

at 255, my pads are going pretty strong at about halfway with about 1200 miles on them in all weather. i do not have a bunch of stops though so i suspect that that's been a huge help.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,933
Posted By srestrepo

Hello OP, my two cents... i started off with...

Hello OP, my two cents...

i started off with a very comfortable backpack for me. it held all the things i needed to hold and i gathered information herea bout how best to protect my belongings in...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,415
Posted By srestrepo

I took the winter off from commuting as I bought...

I took the winter off from commuting as I bought a home that put me on a different route in to work. I assumed, to the OP's point, that people wouldn't be looking for me on this road despite lights...
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,562
Posted By srestrepo

In addition to better fuel, I often used to stop...

In addition to better fuel, I often used to stop and place the fuel canister somewhere near my body like inside my coat or sweater for at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to stopping and cooking. Your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-18, 11:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,641
Posted By srestrepo

Here are my 2 cents... I bought a GT Grade. So...

Here are my 2 cents... I bought a GT Grade. So far as I know, it can fit fenders and Schwalbe marathon winters 35 width. Which means I get to run conti GP 4 seasons 32s the rest of the year which is...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,692
Posted By srestrepo

My needs differ from most. I weigh in 255 lbs. I...

My needs differ from most. I weigh in 255 lbs. I ride on all asphalt in most weather. I really like my continental GP4Seasons in 32mm. I really like them. I also had GP4000sII's but found they...
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