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Forum: Commuting
09-27-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 38,023
Posted By emperorcezar

He's spoken before that he would cancel...

He's spoken before that he would cancel subscribers if he was going to take a long break.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By emperorcezar

Well. It's actually a belt drive with disc...

Well. It's actually a belt drive with disc brakes, but close I guess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,394
Posted By emperorcezar

Man, and I'm just recently thinking of upgrading...

Man, and I'm just recently thinking of upgrading to 7 speed from 6. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-11, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By emperorcezar

Kinda what I thought. I've been a fan of 36 spoke...

Kinda what I thought. I've been a fan of 36 spoke triple cross for years now. I'm a little disappointed to see manufacturers messing with proven things with little benefit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By emperorcezar

36 spoke spaced out

Look at the wheels in the following picture http://www.beltdrivebike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/e/geared_drops_profile.jpg

It appears that they have...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By emperorcezar

The kickstand is actually in the suburbs.

The kickstand is actually in the suburbs.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-29-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By emperorcezar

Always a good time. I got exceptionally drunk and...

Always a good time. I got exceptionally drunk and the Chicago one.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,598
Posted By emperorcezar

If someone is driving like that, cutting in and...

If someone is driving like that, cutting in and out, not using signals, then I think the best course of action is call the police and report a suspected drunk driver. That usually brings them pretty...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,434
Posted By emperorcezar

I've seen a ulock cut in 30 seconds. Hell, I've...

I've seen a ulock cut in 30 seconds. Hell, I've cut a ulock in 30 seconds.

You are quite right in one regard. It is about appearances. Where I'm parking my bikes, there are over half just locked...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,434
Posted By emperorcezar

I think you need to take into consideration the...

I think you need to take into consideration the tools a thief carries. A bolt cutter is very very very common. Making the cable lock the lowest of the low in locking a bike. Hacksaw is less common,...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,434
Posted By emperorcezar

You do know that a ulock can be cut in 30 seconds...

You do know that a ulock can be cut in 30 seconds with a grinder right? Therefore your statement is just out wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,799
Posted By emperorcezar

Sadly he doesn't have a strong grasp of business....

Sadly he doesn't have a strong grasp of business. Putting everything behind a paywall is the unwise thing he could have done.

What he should have done was have the basic video out for free to hook...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,598
Posted By emperorcezar

Very nice. Cool, dry, nice tailwind. Until some...

Very nice. Cool, dry, nice tailwind. Until some rednecks buzzed and screamed at me. Only thing I caught was "*******" at the end.
Forum: Commuting
02-24-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,541
Posted By emperorcezar

Alternatives to Brooks. ...

Alternatives to Brooks.

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/saddles.html
http://www.cardiffltd.com/

Both are cheapers and though I have a Brooks. I haven't heard anything bad...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,598
Posted By emperorcezar

Slush. So much slush. I put some full fenders on...

Slush. So much slush. I put some full fenders on the road bike (ish. It has 28 ultra sports and dyad rims). Decided today was the day to test them on my commute. The snow is extremely sticky today....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,282
Posted By emperorcezar

Thank you, this is exactly what I'm looking for....

Thank you, this is exactly what I'm looking for. You guys have assured me about the Dyads. Thanks.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,282
Posted By emperorcezar

I looked into that and the width of the Deep V...

I looked into that and the width of the Deep V turns me off to them. While I won't be running 35mm tires, there is a good possibility I'll be running 28 or 32s. I like the option of running some of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,282
Posted By emperorcezar

Velocity Chukker or Dyad

I'm about to build some wheels for my road bike. When I first started riding, I was 350 pounds. I'm at 260 now. I mention this because it has skewed my views of what I require. On my loaded...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,354
Posted By emperorcezar

I can feel the elitism and smug ego oozing out of...

I can feel the elitism and smug ego oozing out of your post.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,802
Posted By emperorcezar

Point is that people who ride bikes aren't...

Point is that people who ride bikes aren't "stupid" by pointing out an example of one such person.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,802
Posted By emperorcezar

"anyone riding a bike is stupid" Correct...

"anyone riding a bike is stupid"

Correct response is, "Quiet there tons of fun."
Forum: Commuting
06-09-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By emperorcezar

I think if I were to call something in, I would...

I think if I were to call something in, I would never mention it's a bicycle. They might react to the idea that some guy is trying to run another guy's car off the road.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-10, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,533
Posted By emperorcezar

I keep it on my back rack with the bottom of the...

I keep it on my back rack with the bottom of the "U" through the lip that is close to the back of the bike. I have a bungy that is wrapped around the rack that holds the lock down. When I'm on the...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,818
Posted By emperorcezar

Way to troll there OldLog.

Way to troll there OldLog.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,818
Posted By emperorcezar

I've asked myself this question many times. All...

I've asked myself this question many times. All that I can come up with, and what brings me comfort is expressed in the picture below.

http://livingelpaso.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/haters.jpg
Forum: Commuting
06-01-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By emperorcezar

Where did you get a cape for $10?

Where did you get a cape for $10?
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,624
Posted By emperorcezar

It's not uncommon for a spoke to break and put...

It's not uncommon for a spoke to break and put the wheel out of true which put more stress on other spokes. You can continue that for a bit and you'll see how one spoke can become 6. This only really...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-30-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,014
Posted By emperorcezar

This is my first year and I had a great time. I'm...

This is my first year and I had a great time. I'm glad for the checkpoints as there are other places to ride and you get free food and other things with registration.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,014
Posted By emperorcezar

Your cheapest method maybe to do a CTA park and...

Your cheapest method maybe to do a CTA park and ride into the city, depending on where you are coming from. Otherwise, weekend parking downtown can be cheap. $8 IIRC in some river north places.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By emperorcezar

Be there, or be square.

Be there, or be square.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-25-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,014
Posted By emperorcezar

Nah, bikeshop carl. You'd like him. He's loud and...

Nah, bikeshop carl. You'd like him. He's loud and he rides a Y foil
Forum: Great Lakes
05-25-10, 08:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,014
Posted By emperorcezar

I paid for it months ago and I know a ton of...

I paid for it months ago and I know a ton of people there. It'll be fun. I think Carl is crashing it cause he's poor so maybe you can join him. The camping trip was last weekend, like the email I...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-25-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,014
Posted By emperorcezar

I will be attending for the first time this year.

I will be attending for the first time this year.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 906
Posted By emperorcezar

Tire compound has much more to do with rolling...

Tire compound has much more to do with rolling resistance in my experience. The tougher the rubber the less it deforms. For example, in 26inches, I found the Marathon plus at 1.75 and 70psi ran much...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-10, 10:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,053
Posted By emperorcezar

I don't understand people. This seems to happen a...

I don't understand people. This seems to happen a lot on four lane roads for some reason. I thought is, are they too lazy, or just too stupid to change lanes?
Forum: Commuting
05-16-10, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,301
Posted By emperorcezar

Use a product called shoe goo. It's a silicon...

Use a product called shoe goo. It's a silicon glue that is meant to repair holes in shoes. Works great for tires. Put a boot behind it for good measure.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-10, 09:07 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,775
Posted By emperorcezar

I'm a Web Developer for a top Design school. I...

I'm a Web Developer for a top Design school. I sit on my butt all day.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,740
Posted By emperorcezar

I'm 270# and sometimes ride an old World Sport....

I'm 270# and sometimes ride an old World Sport. It has single wall 36 spoke 27inch wheels. It has held up so far. Then again, I'm a competent wheel builder and checked all the tension when I first...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,706
Posted By emperorcezar

I use a cycling cap under mine that works well as...

I use a cycling cap under mine that works well as a visor. When the sun isn't an issue I don't wear the cap.

To the OP: I do find them slightly hotter, but not an immense amount.
Forum: Commuting
04-26-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By emperorcezar

I don't hate people for 95% of the cars they buy,...

I don't hate people for 95% of the cars they buy, but there are cars that people just have no business of buying. A hummer is one of them, while an F250 is not. I don't care about the size of a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-10, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,940
Posted By emperorcezar

You might just need a narrower saddle in general....

You might just need a narrower saddle in general. I've found the B17, for me at lease, only works in quite an upright position.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By emperorcezar

I witnessed a similar situation over a week ago,...

I witnessed a similar situation over a week ago, except it was baby ducks and not a phone. :(
Forum: Commuting
04-21-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,902
Posted By emperorcezar

To sell a car you owe on, you need to do one of a...

To sell a car you owe on, you need to do one of a few things. First thing is sell it outright. Even this can be hard as whoever you sell it to has to deal with the bank. Sometimes, if your loan bank...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 534
Posted By emperorcezar

Sorry guys. I've been pretty busy. Good news is...

Sorry guys. I've been pretty busy. Good news is that I'm down to 268. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By emperorcezar

I started riding at 350 pounds. For a while I...

I started riding at 350 pounds. For a while I road 26" x 1.5 armadillos. They were fine. When I moved up to a Velocity Psycho rim I found them to be too narrow for my rim itself. Your tire will be...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,639
Posted By emperorcezar

Why do they let strollers on? (Not trying to be...

Why do they let strollers on? (Not trying to be an ass or anything, I really want to know the difference)
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,592
Posted By emperorcezar

You say you have nashbar front racks. The pannier...

You say you have nashbar front racks. The pannier rack, is it nashbar? The nashbar one I have has the front loop go directly up and over the tire, not out front like yours?
Forum: Commuting
04-13-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By emperorcezar

After a while you tend to check the weather...

After a while you tend to check the weather forecast before leaving. Even if to just gauge the wind.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,940
Posted By emperorcezar

I've had cyst issues before. Ever since I started...

I've had cyst issues before. Ever since I started wiping down the area with baby wipes after _every_ ride have they stopped bothering me.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By emperorcezar

^ This if there is plenty of room. Else #2....

^ This if there is plenty of room. Else #2. Haven't had anyone honk at me. Sometimes I scoot over to the left some for people to make right turns. People are used to us in Chicago, so it tends not...
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