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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,041
Posted By twentysixtwo

+100 I always try to give a quick and...

+100

I always try to give a quick and friendly wave to drivers. I figure it personalizes me and they are going to be more considerate of a person than of an object or faceless rider....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By twentysixtwo

Very cool. Unfortunately I don't have a dropout...

Very cool. Unfortunately I don't have a dropout on my fork - it occurred to me that an aero bar mount would do the same job
...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-14-10, 06:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By twentysixtwo

SE Michigan BATMAN RIDE!!!

For those hardcore mountain bikers near looking for a challenge

Tomorrow night (October 15) is the annual BATMAN Ride

Ride the POTO at night, BACKWARDS!
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-29-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,483
Posted By twentysixtwo

Wow, really nice, I may have to make one....

Wow, really nice, I may have to make one....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-04-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,009
Posted By twentysixtwo

I'd say, in order, something to help be seen...

I'd say, in order, something to help be seen (lights, reflective or HiVis Yellow clothing) Something to see (Lights, mirrors) and finally, something to protect you if the worst happens (Helmet)
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-28-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By twentysixtwo

I know you indicated a preference for AA's but if...

I know you indicated a preference for AA's but if you haven't already purchased the light I'd strongly recommend you reconsider an 18650 solution - much brighter, smaller, lighter.

Otherwise there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 25,204
Posted By twentysixtwo

Bummer - I've been waiting for the Curl.....Don't...

Bummer - I've been waiting for the Curl.....Don't really need another bike tho'
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-01-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,725
Posted By twentysixtwo

Scary - I slapped a PU truck at a stoplight that...

Scary - I slapped a PU truck at a stoplight that exact same day in Dearborn Michigan (20 miles south of BH) because the idiot was being, well, an idiot. Didn't stick around to see his reaction.

I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By twentysixtwo

China's Electric Bicycle Boom

http://www.economist.com/business-finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=16117106&fsrc=scn/fb/wl/ar/pe


Riding at night without lights - wheeeee!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-05-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,566
Posted By twentysixtwo

My theory is that there are two factors for...

My theory is that there are two factors for safety - visibility and awareness.

For example, if you are on a country road and there is nothing else around, any driver can see you easier than they...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-23-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,872
Posted By twentysixtwo

We took our kids in the trailer as young as 3...

We took our kids in the trailer as young as 3 months old - we used a hard baby carrier/carseat inside a Burley D'Lite.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-15-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By twentysixtwo

I think it's mostly a CYA thing. I'm an...

I think it's mostly a CYA thing.

I'm an engineer and in looking carefully at our trailer I'm confident that it could go a heck of a lot faster than I'm capable of riding.

We have a Burley...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-09, 07:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,990
Posted By twentysixtwo

That video says it all. The Dinotte is FREAKING...

That video says it all. The Dinotte is FREAKING INSANE!


As far as the more affordable lights, I compared the Cherry Bomb and PBSF and the Cherry Bomb is better.

Basically set up the two at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-09, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By twentysixtwo

You need to lighten the mirror, stiffen the arm,...

You need to lighten the mirror, stiffen the arm, and strengthen the attachment.

A metal spoke weighs too much particularly if it's stainless. An aluminum spoke would be better but best would be ...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By twentysixtwo

Textile to Carpenter to Ellsworth to State still...

Textile to Carpenter to Ellsworth to State still sounds like your best bet

Alternatives depending on traffic and time:

Huron to Michigan to Ellsworth - I do Ellsworth to Michigan problem - at...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-24-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 76,767
Posted By twentysixtwo

I've run 14 marathons (and countless half...

I've run 14 marathons (and countless half marathons, 30k, etc) and ridden two centuries. I haven't ridden any long races. One thing to consider is that the marathons I ran were races, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,533
Posted By twentysixtwo

Call it the "Paradise Tax" I live in the...

Call it the "Paradise Tax"

I live in the great white north (Michigan) and I'm playing my violin over for ya buddy ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,292
Posted By twentysixtwo

Two U-locks clearly better than one but I think I...

Two U-locks clearly better than one but I think I saw a suggestion somewhere that two DIFFERENT locking mechanisms will slow them down more than two of the same. That would mean a U-Lock, then a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-09, 07:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,701
Posted By twentysixtwo

Must be the Forerunner 305 - You can also send to...

Must be the Forerunner 305 - You can also send to Google Earth.

Thanks for this info, I haven't tried loading to Garmin's site, but this looks very nice
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 36,463
Posted By twentysixtwo

Hate to slam your LBS but the price he was asking...

Hate to slam your LBS but the price he was asking was out of line.

I have a Dahon Impulse which is a more recent / better design with better components (Aluminum wheels, nicer tires, 7 speed with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-09, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By twentysixtwo

Jeez, it's not like the guy was trying to steal a...

Jeez, it's not like the guy was trying to steal a car!

Bother the cops for a real crime, please!

My bikes are each worth way more than the car I had in college....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

I used to run a Vittoria Intrepid which had a PRB...

I used to run a Vittoria Intrepid which had a PRB (puncture Resistant Belt (kevlar)

I'd get maybe one flat a year.

Switched to something new - panaracers. No PRB. 4 flats in 4 months.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,204
Posted By twentysixtwo

P7 is good but short run time, I have a Q5 which...

P7 is good but short run time, I have a Q5 which does 230 lumens - more than enough to see and be seen.

It was about a third of what the p7's cost - I think it was $18. Don't forget you need the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

I carry a spare tube with me, it is either a new...

I carry a spare tube with me, it is either a new tube or a tube which I have tested in a tire up to full pressure. I've never seen a patch fail quickly, the most common issue with patches I see is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,082
Posted By twentysixtwo

At first, I too thought this was non-informative...

At first, I too thought this was non-informative (50% of fatalities occur in 50% of the day) but if you stop and think, there are a heckuvalot fewer bikes and cars on the road at night. This means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,336
Posted By twentysixtwo

Din't you know? Old stuff isn't worth anything. ...

Din't you know? Old stuff isn't worth anything. I'd rather have a new Huffy from Wally World....





I'm off to look at CL to see if I can get lucky too..
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-21-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By twentysixtwo

Ceiling Our 8th bike is a triple on a hoist...

Ceiling

Our 8th bike is a triple on a hoist (not shown), also another 10" kiddie bike not shown

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3909340973_6fc474cb8d.jpg
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-21-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By twentysixtwo

Get one of those horseshoe shaped pillows for...

Get one of those horseshoe shaped pillows for travel. Works like a charm.
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-21-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,003
Posted By twentysixtwo

Biggest issue is pricing. They will probably...

Biggest issue is pricing. They will probably make this cost 3 times what a big box bike costs, so where are the savings?

If you have more than one kid then it really doesn't make sense - we have...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-21-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,744
Posted By twentysixtwo

+1 on insulated soft bag and blue ice

+1 on insulated soft bag and blue ice
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

I used one for the first time Thursday - I had a...

I used one for the first time Thursday - I had a tube with me but I didn't quite fill the new tube with enough air (probably 80-90 PSI)

.....15 miles later I hit a pothole and got snake bit
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

I should have made the first option - how many...

I should have made the first option - how many FLATS before you toss, so tossing after one flat - "patches!?!?! We don't need no steeeenking PATCHES!!!!!!!"
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,523
Posted By twentysixtwo

Just amazing - the cable actuated center stand is...

Just amazing - the cable actuated center stand is ingenious.

My theory for loaded CG is more from trucks so prob not appropriate for bikes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 16,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

Overall I agree with your very good summary, with...

Overall I agree with your very good summary, with the exception that corporations make what they can profitably sell.

For the customer who is cost concious, it means meeting the minimum govt...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-09, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,611
Posted By twentysixtwo

46F is bearable, but it's a portent of weather to...

46F is bearable, but it's a portent of weather to come. - I did a 34F in May and won't be doing that again without proper booties and gloves.

Problem is, I can't justify the cost for said gear...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-09, 05:56 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,523
Posted By twentysixtwo

Holy cow!!!!! Any reason you put the rear...

Holy cow!!!!!


Any reason you put the rear wheel so far back? For load carrying, handling, and turning radius, it would have been better to have the rear wheel at about the CG of your load...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,645
Posted By twentysixtwo

I retrofitted mine with a 1 liter club soda...

I retrofitted mine with a 1 liter club soda bottle - about twice the capacity. Same threads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

How many patches before you toss your tubes?

Just put a third patch on a tube today.

I tend to use them as long as I think they are reliable, but realized others might not do the same.

When do you toss / donate / stop using a tube?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,026
Posted By twentysixtwo

My all time favorite is the Giant Halfway ...

My all time favorite is the Giant Halfway

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/lifestyle/2536/32651/zoom/

What is most cool is the single sided fork and rear wheel.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-09, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,611
Posted By twentysixtwo

Flat tire. Sux since it's now full dark for the...

Flat tire. Sux since it's now full dark for the whole trip. 46 F was cold. Won't be doing this much longer. Today was #17 for the year
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,103
Posted By twentysixtwo

This is one of the hazards of riding too far to...

This is one of the hazards of riding too far to the right .....dumba$$ drivers tune you out...or simply aren't looking if you're not really in the lane...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,288
Posted By twentysixtwo

Can't have too many lights. Cateye LD1000 on...

Can't have too many lights.

Cateye LD1000 on the back, 2 handlebar mounted P4 (total ~500 lumen) Single Nichia LED on helmet, SOLAS tape strategically placed on wheels, frame, etc.

Better Fred...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 16,181
Posted By twentysixtwo

Not unless you hit something spiky. Given the...

Not unless you hit something spiky. Given the lack of '59 Cadillacs on the road these day's, not so much...

There is always something wacky at the top end of anything whether it's helmets or cell...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-15-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,296
Posted By twentysixtwo

Danger cart is really really cool, BUT I can see...

Danger cart is really really cool, BUT I can see where your design went wrong. The front wheels are too far in front of the head tube. Move them back and you should find it a lot more rideable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 07:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,399
Posted By twentysixtwo

Road or Mountain? 3-in-1 or motor oil should...

Road or Mountain?

3-in-1 or motor oil should be fine for road biking as long as it's not too dusty. Just make sure you wipe, wipe, wipe the excess off. The oil is for the chain bushings, not for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,246
Posted By twentysixtwo

1 spare tube, + park superpatches, 3 CO2...

1 spare tube, + park superpatches, 3 CO2 cartridges...Anything past that and I have a cell phone
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,817
Posted By twentysixtwo

I like it!!!!

I like it!!!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-09, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,892
Posted By twentysixtwo

I regularly tow a Burley D'Lite with 2 kids on my...

I regularly tow a Burley D'Lite with 2 kids on my Dahon Impulse (7 speed with Megarange gearing) Michigan is fairly flat, I guess. I have it directly mounted to the rear hub shaft.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-09, 05:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,794
Posted By twentysixtwo

Shoes and shorts - their return policy is...

Shoes and shorts - their return policy is insurance in case they don't fit, chafe, etc - things you wouldn't necessarily know for several rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-09, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,981
Posted By twentysixtwo

Hopping potholes is lower impact than hitting them

Hopping potholes is lower impact than hitting them
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