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Forum: Living Car Free
08-04-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,507
Posted By phx1973

Now a one-car family

I’ve always been fascinated by the car-free and car-lite stories in this forum. My wife and I have 3 kids ages 4 through 13. Getting rid of one our cars has always been tempting for me but just never...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,953
Posted By phx1973

Which pedals for my Road Bike?

Hi everyone, my apologies for asking a question that I know probably comes up all the time. I'm looking for suggestions about new pedals for my relatively new road bike (about 150 miles is all but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,522
Posted By phx1973

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,522
Posted By phx1973

2019 Giant Contend 3

My first good road bike (well, it’s good for me). I kind of wish it had a carbon fork. Other than that this is working out great for me after just 140 miles. So fun to ride! Just getting into road...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6912...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6912 (7981 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6785 (10619 total)
augustgarage (CA)________________________ 5937.8 (6283.1...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6506...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6506 (7555 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5695 (8986...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6362...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6362 (7323 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5695 (8986...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

Better than having new keys made! LOL

Better than having new keys made! LOL
Forum: Commuting
10-13-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

Nice Friday commute today. About 60 degrees, so I...

Nice Friday commute today. About 60 degrees, so I just wore regular clothes (jeans and polo) and felt fine. I started bike commuting again on September 7th of this year, after a long plantar...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6290...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6290 (7251 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5695 (8986...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6218...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6218 (7179 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5695 (8986...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

About 65 degrees and clear this morning. I'd call...

About 65 degrees and clear this morning. I'd call that near perfect. Decided to stick to one gear today and see how that felt, both workout-wise, and also what difference I would have in speed. I...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6084...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6084 (7015 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
augustgarage (CA)________________________ 5319.9 (5614.8...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,952
Posted By phx1973

This is exactly how I feel. I don't always treat...

This is exactly how I feel. I don't always treat my bike commute as a workout. But today I really put the hammer down and it felt great. Was very thankful for a clean set of clothes when I got to the...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6048...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 6048 (6979 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 6000 (9416 total)
augustgarage (CA)________________________ 5319.9 (5614.8...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Posted By phx1973

Very relevant topic for me, as I was thinking...

Very relevant topic for me, as I was thinking about making a similar post. My regular routine lately has been to wear mountain biking shorts and some sort of athletic/running shirt. I keep dress...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,086
Posted By phx1973

They actually have these at one of my local bike...

They actually have these at one of my local bike shops and I thought it looked like a great commuter for my 4 mile commute each way. OP, what do you think of the bike? Reminds me of some other fully...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5854...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5854 (6748 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5310 (8496 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5818...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5818 (6712 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5310 (8496 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-17, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5762...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5762 (6647 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5310 (8496 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,636
Posted By phx1973

Not a very good bike mechanic at all. Trying to...

Not a very good bike mechanic at all. Trying to learn bit-by-bit. Are you saying this bike has problems mechanically?
Forum: Commuting
09-26-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,636
Posted By phx1973

Raleigh Port Townsend anybody?

Just curious to see if anybody has one of these for city riding / commuting, and what they think. I just looked it up on Raleigh's website after realizing one of my local stores as one used. I see...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5726...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5726 (6596 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 5310 (8496 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

90 degrees + the last 2 days, so I'm just trying...

90 degrees + the last 2 days, so I'm just trying to focus on taking it easy on the way in to work. Plus, when I get home I have 3 kids (2 elementary age and 1 baby) so I need as much energy as...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-17, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5618...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5618 (6465 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 4958 (7899 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

Getting into commuting again, and it feels great....

Getting into commuting again, and it feels great. Very warm day today though at about 90 deg. F with humidity. I expect it will be hotter on the ride home. Front brake caliper came off again so I had...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-17, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5609...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5609 (6439 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 4958 (7899 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-17, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,385,070
Posted By phx1973

I have a 10 year old son too. And he happens to...

I have a 10 year old son too. And he happens to be needing a new bike. I think I'd better now show him this beauty. Haha!
Forum: Commuting
09-14-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5461...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5461 (6219 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 4958 (7899 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,302
Posted By phx1973

commuting lessons learned today

A few minutes in to my commute this morning I realized my front brake was completely disengaged. Talk about something to get your heart rate going! I had taken the wheel off yesterday to change a...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,385,070
Posted By phx1973

Took the long way home, and boy was it worth it. ...

Took the long way home, and boy was it worth it.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/phx1973/IMG_3714.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-12-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5425...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5425 (6182 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 4958 (7899 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365...

dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5279 (6036 total miles YTD)
augustgarage (CA)________________________ 4690.9 (5023.9 total)...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,786
Posted By phx1973

dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365...

dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 5365 (9291 total)
Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 5243 (6000 total miles YTD)
augustgarage (CA)________________________ 4690.9 (5023.9 total) ...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 98,081
Posted By phx1973

Cosmic Hawk (HI) _____________ 772.7 (902.6...

Cosmic Hawk (HI) _____________ 772.7 (902.6 total)
augustgarage (CA) ____________ 683.2 (822 total)[16/16]
Bizman (PA) __________________ 654.0 (758 total)
buzzbee (CA) _________________ 583.0...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,579
Views: 109,544
Posted By phx1973

scroca (MT) ____________________ 3,012.21 ...

scroca (MT) ____________________ 3,012.21
gregf83 (BC)____________________ 2388 [59/72] (3163 total)
augustgarage (CA)_______________ 2275 (3501.1 total) [55/55]
johnlp (AZ)_____________________...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-15, 07:28 AM
Replies: 1,579
Views: 109,544
Posted By phx1973

scroca (MT) ______________________ 2339.69 ...

scroca (MT) ______________________ 2339.69
augustgarage (CA) ________________ 2275 (3501.1 total) [55/55]
gregf83 (BC)______________________ 1862 [46/57] (2368 total)
buzzbee...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-15, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,410
Posted By phx1973

About 41 degrees (F) and windy. Chilly for me,...

About 41 degrees (F) and windy. Chilly for me, having moved from Arizona to Indiana over the summer. The ride itself was uneventful.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,410
Posted By phx1973

The weather forecast today called for rain and...

The weather forecast today called for rain and isolated thunderstorms. I almost rode the bike in but decided I'd better not test it. Anyway, I finished my my workday by being cramped in the bottom of...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,876
Posted By phx1973

Definitely. That's what I do.

Definitely. That's what I do.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,876
Posted By phx1973

I wear these Pearl Izumi Men's Fuel shoes. They...

I wear these Pearl Izumi Men's Fuel shoes. They clip in to my Shimano PD M-324's (double sided). But they are also fairly comfortable to walk in. I like that they look fairly normal in jeans or...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By phx1973

Kona's are typically very durable. Mine has been.

Kona's are typically very durable. Mine has been.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,095
Posted By phx1973

Absolutely no worries. I got the humor in it. I'm...

Absolutely no worries. I got the humor in it. I'm one for not taking life too seriously.
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By phx1973

I have a feeling you are looking at very similar...

I have a feeling you are looking at very similar rides and it just will come down to comfort and feel for you. I cannot comment on the Trek from personal experience. But I love my Kona Dew. I bought...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,410
Posted By phx1973

I managed to ride around the rain for the most...

I managed to ride around the rain for the most part. Just a little mist and sprinkle on the way home. I don't usually ride in wet conditions. Anyway, I noticed some strange noises from the middle...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,095
Posted By phx1973

Thanks for the comments all. I see now I was...

Thanks for the comments all. I see now I was nervous about nothing. Hooray
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,385,070
Posted By phx1973

I have had this bike almost 5 years and have no...

I have had this bike almost 5 years and have no idea why I waited this long to get a kickstand. So useful!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/phx1973/E271D9D3-6BEF-44C0-B8A3-570047D8CE9A.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 11:59 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,721
Posted By phx1973

Does anybody have one of those Dream Tangerine's...

Does anybody have one of those Dream Tangerine's from the 2015 catalogue? I haven't seen one in person yet and can't decide how I feel about the color with my honey Brooks B17. I know, how cliche'....
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,095
Posted By phx1973

desconhecido: Believe it or not, I picked up on...

desconhecido: Believe it or not, I picked up on the sarcasm and it's actually making me feel better. haha
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,579
Views: 109,544
Posted By phx1973

scroca (MT) _____________________ 2,339.69 ...

scroca (MT) _____________________ 2,339.69
augustgarage (CA) ________________ 2275 (3501.1 total) [55/55]
gregf83 (BC)______________________ 1862 [46/57] (2368 total)
buzzbee...
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