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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-07-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

I got my December 200k in yesterday, completing...

I got my December 200k in yesterday, completing this year's Century A Month Challenge. The last few days have been unseasonably warm for Wisconsin this time of year. We haven't had any snow yet to...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 12,256
Posted By Lex Fati

Nice job putting this together, Paul. I'll have...

Nice job putting this together, Paul. I'll have to remember Calhoun as another option in the future. Being able to get a pre-built wheel makes dyno lighting more accessible.

I second the Shutter...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-18-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,619
Posted By Lex Fati

Berner is onto something here. I picked up a...

Berner is onto something here. I picked up a pair of the 45Nrth Wolvhammers and rode them through two winters, but still they don't prevent the frozen toe experience completely in the single digits...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-15, 07:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,791
Posted By Lex Fati

Nice answer.

Nice answer.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,791
Posted By Lex Fati

It was years ago, but I was out riding a unicycle...

It was years ago, but I was out riding a unicycle one day and ended up carrying back an office chair.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,815
Posted By Lex Fati

Thanks for sharing the article, asmac. I like to...

Thanks for sharing the article, asmac. I like to see articles like this in non-cycling specific news sources. It is good to remind the public that we're out there.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-17-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

I picked up a cheap fixie in early October, and...

I picked up a cheap fixie in early October, and rode my first fixed gear century on it two weeks ago, Saturday. It was a 200K perm route I ride fairly frequently. There is a bit of rolling terrain...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-15, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lex Fati

If you are unsure, it is likely you don't need...

If you are unsure, it is likely you don't need one, but that still doesn't make a dynamo extremely nice to have.

As Chris and unterhausen have already mentioned, it is nice to have light at all...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-19-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Rode two "end of season" 200Ks this October. ...

Rode two "end of season" 200Ks this October.

The first one, out of New Richmond, WI, was the last brevet of the Minnesota Randonneurs season. Although it felt a bit cold right at the beginning,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-16-15, 05:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Hard to believe September is already here. As...

Hard to believe September is already here. As expected for this time of the year, the temperatures are changing drastically. This last weekend, I was up in Door County for the Door County Century. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-14-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

rhm, love the NJ pine barrens photos and write...

rhm, love the NJ pine barrens photos and write up. It really expands my midwesterner's perception of the state.

I rode several 100+ mile rides in August, but none can compare to PBP. Certainly...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-08-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

July was a good month, though a bit tamer than...

July was a good month, though a bit tamer than June. I got the month off to a good start riding Dan Diehn's Coulee Challenge 200K (http://bike.apiotrowski.net/ridelog/#2015-07-03) from Black River...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-29-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Hypno Toad: You've got a good spring/summer run,...

Hypno Toad: You've got a good spring/summer run, anyway!

Last year, I met a few Minnesota Randonneurs who ride 200Ks through the winter, and they inspired me to shoot for my R12...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Now that we're in the heart of rando season,...

Now that we're in the heart of rando season, getting in centuries just keeps happening.

The first weekend of June, I got in my requisite ride with the Minnesota Randonneurs Rochester - Decorah...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-07-15, 06:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

I've kept up with my riding at least, if not my...

I've kept up with my riding at least, if not my posting.

In April, I first tagged along down to central Illinois to ride the 300K with St Louis Randonneuring. The terrain there is flatter and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

This last weekend the weather was beautiful (at...

This last weekend the weather was beautiful (at least compared to what it had been) and I got in not one, but two rides for March (http://bike.apiotrowski.net/ridelog/#2015-03-07). Actually, I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By Lex Fati

Maybe it has to do with registering by mail. ...

Maybe it has to do with registering by mail. Registering online was nearly instantaneous.

Sometimes things that I've ordered can take a while, but it is an entirely volunteer run organization...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,692
Posted By Lex Fati

I certainly like the idea of connecting...

I certainly like the idea of connecting point-to-point permanents to create a network, even if not across the entire country.

In fact, I recall not to long ago on the perm owner's mailing list a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-10-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Got my ride for February...

Got my ride for February (http://bike.apiotrowski.net/ridelog/#2015-02-08) in on Sunday with a 210K.

I'm really noticing how my relative inactivity during the winter affects performance. In...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-10-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

Wow, Joe. That screw in the tire looks grisly. ...

Wow, Joe. That screw in the tire looks grisly. Glad there wasn't severe rim damage and that you could finish the ride. Love seeing the Japan pictures, too. Makes me wish I'd have picked up...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-07-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,991
Posted By Lex Fati

January's 200K

I got mine in on January 1st with my 200K permanent (http://bike.apiotrowski.net/routes/central_wisconsin_sampler/). Average temperature was about 15 degrees F, which seems like a heat wave compared...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,338
Posted By Lex Fati

I ride a Bern Macon EPS with the winter knit...

I ride a Bern Macon EPS with the winter knit liner designed for it and a thin fleece cap underneath. I'll supplement with a balaclava, goggles, and/or face mask if needed. It has kept me more than...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-15-14, 01:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,956
Posted By Lex Fati

Like many that have already posted, most of my...

Like many that have already posted, most of my day to day destinations/basic needs are within 5 miles, but I have no problem going much further if I happen to have a reason to reach a destination...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-05-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,160
Posted By Lex Fati

I very much agree with you on this point. I wish...

I very much agree with you on this point. I wish more governments did as well.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-05-14, 04:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,160
Posted By Lex Fati

I agree that signals need to work for all road...

I agree that signals need to work for all road users, not just automobiles. One of my pet peeves is traffic signals that don't cycle unless a motor vehicle triggers the sensor.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-05-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,160
Posted By Lex Fati

I mostly agree, but also think a move to a more...

I mostly agree, but also think a move to a more "complete streets" ideology is important. Using available right of ways, this often means taking space dedicated to on-street parking and reallocating...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

Sorry I missed your point, Paul. It is a valid...

Sorry I missed your point, Paul. It is a valid one.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,821
Posted By Lex Fati

Sorry, just realized I missed the USB...

Sorry, just realized I missed the USB rechargeable/battery spec in the OP. Those measurements are for a dynamo powered light. :(
Forum: Commuting
03-27-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,821
Posted By Lex Fati

The measurements on my Toplight Line Brake are...

The measurements on my Toplight Line Brake are 92mm x 45mm x 15mm with 50mm spacing. It is mounted to the Tubus Cosmo and fits like a glove.

From looking at the Logo Evo measurements...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-14, 11:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

This isn't entirely accurate, though 6v 3w has...

This isn't entirely accurate, though 6v 3w has been the standard for a long time. Though most dynamos are designed to output 6v 3w, wheel size is a factor. With Schmidt, for instance the Son 28 is...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-14, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,565
Posted By Lex Fati

I just watched the first episode. I can tell I'm...

I just watched the first episode. I can tell I'm going to eat these up like candy. Thanks for sharing, Bovice!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-25-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,601
Posted By Lex Fati

I'm pretty happy with my Edge 810 now that I've...

I'm pretty happy with my Edge 810 now that I've gotten used to it. In the beginning I did experience some frustration. I got the whole package with heart rate monitor and speed/cadence, but since I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-25-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,639
Posted By Lex Fati

Hmm. The Supernova lights have different mounts...

Hmm. The Supernova lights have different mounts than other light manufacturers. Not sure I'd want to try that Supernova fork crown mount on a canti brake boss. I was experimenting with mounting a...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

I'm not convinced the flange distance of the SP...

I'm not convinced the flange distance of the SP is so short as to cause a problem for under normal conditions, but I do consider the 12mm difference enough to be worth noting when comparing the two...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

First, I'm extremely happy with my SON wheels. ...

First, I'm extremely happy with my SON wheels. That said, my experience with the ShutterPrecision is very good so far. The PV-8 hub is similar in size and shape to the newer SON 28, though the...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,565
Posted By Lex Fati

You got me excited, too. I was hoping there was...

You got me excited, too. I was hoping there was a new Rick Smith/Brian Griggs project.

Yehuda Moon & The Kickstand Cyclery (http://www.yehudamoon.com/)
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

Yes. And manufacturers, too. I love my German...

Yes. And manufacturers, too. I love my German made bicycle products.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,251
Posted By Lex Fati

I stick with steady lights. There's enough...

I stick with steady lights. There's enough animosity toward cyclists already.

Bike bullies: Turn off those blinking lights! | Crosscut.com...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

I agree. Dynamo lighting systems are usually...

I agree. Dynamo lighting systems are usually overkill for day-time toys. Although, the age of electronic toys and the desire to keep goodies like smartphones and GPS units charged has increased the...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,416
Posted By Lex Fati

WestMass, nice to see your project completed. ...

WestMass, nice to see your project completed. Glad you're happy with your setup!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-14-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,894
Posted By Lex Fati

I like the B & M Luxos U headlight, because its...

I like the B & M Luxos U headlight, because its the light, charging circuitry, and battery buffer all in one unit. Typically, I'll run the battery fairly low before plugging it in to recharge for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,312
Posted By Lex Fati

The PSA didn't say anything about stopping. It...

The PSA didn't say anything about stopping. It only said "Red, green, know the difference." It didn't take into consideration that may signals are motor-vehicle actuated and may never change for a...
Forum: Touring
03-03-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By Lex Fati

Not the same as writing a book for sure, but to...

Not the same as writing a book for sure, but to earn a livelihood reviewing new equipment would still count as writing for a living, IMO.
Forum: Touring
02-28-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,204
Posted By Lex Fati

I don't think they exist in Winnipeg, but I...

I don't think they exist in Winnipeg, but I picket up an assortment at the local Fleet Farm...
Forum: Touring
02-27-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,204
Posted By Lex Fati

Awesome tip. I hope I can remember that next...

Awesome tip. I hope I can remember that next time I need it!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,793
Posted By Lex Fati

Before passing judgement on the driver's...

Before passing judgement on the driver's adjuster, it is important to remember that insurance companies have an obligation to act in good faith toward their policy holders, and this includes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-16-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Lex Fati

Yes, sorry. The Luxos U is dynamo powered. I...

Yes, sorry. The Luxos U is dynamo powered. I use hub dynamos.

Of course no device will be able to charge beyond the maximum output capacity of the dynamo, but the advantage that this has is...
Forum: Touring
02-15-14, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,204
Posted By Lex Fati

Gracias, rodar y rodar. I like it best...

Gracias, rodar y rodar.

I like it best when I can take out the bottom bracket and run the cable in through the top of the down tube and out near the end of the chainstay (less drilling is a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-15-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Lex Fati

I've been using the B & M Luxos U...

I've been using the B & M Luxos U (http://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm) for about a year now, and very much like how the charging circuitry and battery is...
Forum: Touring
02-15-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,204
Posted By Lex Fati

I prefer to route my dynamo wires internally,...

I prefer to route my dynamo wires internally, though fishing cables through the frame can be a test of one's patience. Typically, I start with an old length of brake or shifter cable to find the...
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