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Forum: Commuting
06-22-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By baldsue

I have a Madison and it is my favorite bike out...

I have a Madison and it is my favorite bike out of all five bikes I own.

I'm not sure how a rack would fit on it, though, as the chain stays are short. You'd have to get a special seatpost clamp...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By baldsue

This?...

This? (http://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack.html)
Forum: Commuting
06-18-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,345
Posted By baldsue

Why do a three hour ride each morning? How about...

Why do a three hour ride each morning? How about an hour and a half in the morning, and another one in the afternoon, just like you were commuting, only commute to a different destination each day?
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By baldsue

Each of my bikes has one of these stems 'cause my...

Each of my bikes has one of these stems 'cause my torso is too short.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,325
Posted By baldsue

Definitely this ^

Definitely this ^
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By baldsue

+1 gatorskins. I love 'em and have them on two...

+1 gatorskins. I love 'em and have them on two bikes. No flats, great ride.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,592
Posted By baldsue

Keen sandals in summer New Balance sneakers in...

Keen sandals in summer
New Balance sneakers in the fall/spring
Asolo boots in the wet winter.
06-17-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,087
Posted By baldsue

I have 2 pair of Rudy Project sunglasses, both...

I have 2 pair of Rudy Project sunglasses, both have polarized lenses. One pair has polycarbonate (pc) lens, the other does not. The optician who made the lens for the pair without polycarbonate...
06-15-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,991
Posted By baldsue

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,043
Posted By baldsue

I'm really close to getting one of the beautiful...

I'm really close to getting one of the beautiful blue LHTs, too. I'm waiting to find out if I got a new job that is 15 miles away (10 miles more than my current commute) and pays more $$ before I...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,309
Posted By baldsue

I keep drooling over pictures of the new...

I keep drooling over pictures of the new beautiful blue Long Haul Trucker and think that my car can wait to get new brakes...I'd much rather have the LHT than have a car with working brakes since I...
11-04-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,083
Posted By baldsue

I guess I've been lucky as I've had no problems...

I guess I've been lucky as I've had no problems with the rear der mounting bracket.

My bike sure is spiffy now, with Deore rear der, Deore XL front der and brake levers/shifters, Avid SD7 brakes. ...
10-24-09, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By baldsue

I watch Hulu or DVDs, listen to NPR or my iPod. ...

I watch Hulu or DVDs, listen to NPR or my iPod. My cats cheer me on, too.
10-11-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,083
Posted By baldsue

I have two Marins, the Larkspur and the Point...

I have two Marins, the Larkspur and the Point Reyes. I love both of them. I'd buy another Marin before I'd buy the favorite brand on this forum. I think Marin delivers greater quality for less $. ...
10-07-09, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By baldsue

linky please

linky please
09-21-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,010
Posted By baldsue

My urban bike, a Marin Point Reyes, is clearly a...

My urban bike, a Marin Point Reyes, is clearly a hybrid. But it has 26" wheels. Is it not a hybrid because of this? I think 700Cs would fit on it, but it came stock with the 26ers. And I like...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,124
Posted By baldsue

I've got really short hair and my nickname is sue

I've got really short hair and my nickname is sue
Forum: Commuting
09-11-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,947
Posted By baldsue

I :love: the Conti Sport Contact tires on my...

I :love: the Conti Sport Contact tires on my Marin Point Reyes.
09-07-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,465
Posted By baldsue

I think the red Trek FXs are nice looking despite...

I think the red Trek FXs are nice looking despite my dislike of the color red.
Forum: Commuting
09-07-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,668
Posted By baldsue

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
09-07-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,600
Posted By baldsue

This is my '07 Marin Larkspur. Original...

This is my '07 Marin Larkspur.

Original parts: frame, headset, handlebars.

What a fun project it was to upgrade the rest. I never imagined I'd be able to install a BB or an FD. I'm...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By baldsue

So, um, looks like you got screwed. Someone...

So, um, looks like you got screwed.

Someone was going to write it. Might as well be me. :innocent:
09-06-09, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 646,742
Posted By baldsue

I took my newly rebuild Larky (Marin Larkspur) to...

I took my newly rebuild Larky (Marin Larkspur) to work. Yes, I had to work today--new student orientation at the college. I can't believe how great the ride is on this upgraded beast. I'm so proud...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 01:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,107
Posted By baldsue

I typed my ICE on notepad, printed it, cut it to...

I typed my ICE on notepad, printed it, cut it to fit the keychain sized "loyalty" cards from grocery stores and pharmacies. I taped my ICE on both sides of the loyalty card and then laminated it...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By baldsue

time to make the donuts

Labor Day is a great day for commuters to change the batteries in their bike lights.

Ride on.

And be seen.

:commute:
09-06-09, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By baldsue

I have a spare set of Nashbar trekking bars. PM...

I have a spare set of Nashbar trekking bars. PM me. We might be able to work something out, if you're interested in a lightly used one.
09-05-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,860,983
Posted By baldsue

117154 This is an '07 Marin Larkspur 117155...

117154 This is an '07 Marin Larkspur

117155 with upgraded drive train, brakes and new wheels, tires.

I took it for my 20-mile loop and it's a much better ride than it was before upgrades.
...
09-01-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,425
Posted By baldsue

I have Brooks B-67S, B-17S and Champion Flyer S. ...

I have Brooks B-67S, B-17S and Champion Flyer S. I'd recommend a Brooks. They're the best. But they take about 500 miles to convince you that they're the best.
09-01-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,565
Posted By baldsue

+1 Also, remember to wash them 'cause they...

+1

Also, remember to wash them 'cause they can start stinking from sweat. :o Probably not much of a problem as we turn the corner away from summer.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By baldsue

Buy another bike. It's good to have a bike...

Buy another bike. It's good to have a bike backup when you've got a bike addiction. I've got 4 backups and I'm not completely certain that's enough.
08-25-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,523
Posted By baldsue

I have the Marin Point Reyes. It's a heavier...

I have the Marin Point Reyes. It's a heavier bike than the Fairfax. The Fairfax is closer to a road bike whereas the Point Reyes is closer to a mountain bike. At $599 the MPR is quite a deal.
08-25-09, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,673
Posted By baldsue

I'd suggest a greefield rear stabilizer link. ...

I'd suggest a greefield rear stabilizer
link.

I've got three bikes with them. They're great and stable.:thumb:
08-24-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,977
Posted By baldsue

One hybrid has one, one hybrid does not. ...

One hybrid has one, one hybrid does not. Therefore I answered "meh".

The one without has disc brakes and I didn't want to mess with a rear stabilizer and disc brake.

I love having a...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,600
Posted By baldsue

I used to live in your neighborhood and I loved...

I used to live in your neighborhood and I loved it's diversity. Fort Tryon Park was one of my favorite spots in the city. I called the neighborhood rural Manhattan because I had to walk more than a...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,485
Posted By baldsue

+1 SMPs +1 Continental Ultra Gator Skins

+1 SMPs
+1 Continental Ultra Gator Skins
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,290
Posted By baldsue

+1 to rain. I love it as long as the wind isn't...

+1 to rain. I love it as long as the wind isn't blowing. I don't mind snow, either, as long as the wind isn't blowing. I don't like wind but I suppose you've guessed that by now.
08-23-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,673
Posted By baldsue

My kitten Beatrix is a biker babe. She reads...

My kitten Beatrix is a biker babe. She reads Bikeforums.net and she rides.
08-23-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,860,983
Posted By baldsue

Here's a picture of the new crank :love: on my ...

Here's a picture of the new crank :love: on my '07 Marin Larkspur. I'll post more pix as the bike gets new parts.
08-23-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,363
Posted By baldsue

I moved to a two bedroom apartment. The smaller...

I moved to a two bedroom apartment. The smaller bedroom is my bike room. I should have made the larger bedroom my bike room, given that I have 5 bikes. Might make the change someday when I feel...
08-23-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,093
Posted By baldsue

Personally I think the orange grips rock.:p

Personally I think the orange grips rock.:p
08-23-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,010
Posted By baldsue

The first one is the one I'm "rebuilding". It's...

The first one is the one I'm "rebuilding". It's a 2007 Marin Larkspur (Larky) which I got on 07/07/08.

The bottom one is a 2009 Marin Point Reyes (MPR) which I got mid-May. Immediately the...
08-23-09, 03:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,010
Posted By baldsue

I don't have a Trek but I am a Trekkie. I love...

I don't have a Trek but I am a Trekkie. I love my Marin hybrids, one of which I'm rebuilding. Anyone else love a Marin?
08-22-09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,010
Posted By baldsue

Yay! We made it a week. And I'm rebuilding one...

Yay! We made it a week. And I'm rebuilding one of my hybrids so soon I'll have pretty pix to post of it. I just removed the bottom bracket from my hybrid all by myself! Little things make me...
08-22-09, 03:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,759
Posted By baldsue

My Marin Point Reyes came with the cheap Hayes...

My Marin Point Reyes came with the cheap Hayes mechanical disc brakes. I replaced them with Avid BB7 mechanical. I do like the feel of the brakes. However, the noise and readjustment, getting the...
08-20-09, 03:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,010
Posted By baldsue

I try really hard to use my LBS but they just...

I try really hard to use my LBS but they just don't seem interested in my money so I've turned to the internet.
08-20-09, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,959
Posted By baldsue

pix please

pix please
Forum: Commuting
08-20-09, 03:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,180
Posted By baldsue

I chose yellow for my panniers and my backpack...

I chose yellow for my panniers and my backpack for extra visibility.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By baldsue

+1 on koolstop. I have them on all my bikes,...

+1 on koolstop. I have them on all my bikes, except the disc brake bike.
08-19-09, 03:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,217
Posted By baldsue

I was going to get some Marathon Supremes but I...

I was going to get some Marathon Supremes but I needed new tires before they were available so I got some Continental Sport Contact and Continental Gatorskins. Originally I thought I would be a...
08-19-09, 03:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Posted By baldsue

I've found that a hacksaw and WD-40 make chopping...

I've found that a hacksaw and WD-40 make chopping bars an easy task. Any bars longer than 22" get the treatment.
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