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Forum: Commuting
04-26-10, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,276
Posted By UprightJoe

Yup, you'll need to get schrader tubes. Lots of...

Yup, you'll need to get schrader tubes. Lots of good advice here. I'll just chime in with a couple of thoughts:

1) In addition to riding with traffic, when you approach a traffic light, make...
03-11-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By UprightJoe

Tire Repair

I hit a little piece of debris on my ride home tonight that was as sharp as a razor. It made a clean slice in a nearly new puncture-resistant tire about a centimeter wide. I carry a folding spare...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By UprightJoe

Back at it...

I just had my first commute for over a year yesterday. I left the company I was working for last winter and went back to working from home for an out of state company. Not many commuter miles...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,796
Posted By UprightJoe

"The Bicycle Wheel" - Jobst Brand is great. I've...

"The Bicycle Wheel" - Jobst Brand is great. I've built 7 wheels so far using it as a reference. Several have well over 1000 miles now and are still perfectly true. I expect them to last as long or...
09-08-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,158
Posted By UprightJoe

Old Freewheels

What would you guys do before using a 20 year old NOS freewheel? Would you try to flush it with degreaser and relube it prior to use or just install it and go?
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 12:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By UprightJoe

I've ridden Gatorskins a bunch. I think I like...

I've ridden Gatorskins a bunch. I think I like the feel of Panaracer Paselas with Tourguard a bit better though. I have 1000's of flat-free miles on both. In fact, I don't remember having any...
Replies: 13
Views: 12,201
Posted By UprightJoe

Threadless adjustable stems tend to creak and...

Threadless adjustable stems tend to creak and flex even when attached directly to the fork. They're great for experimenting and figuring out where you want your bars but then it's best to replace...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,673
Posted By UprightJoe

Don't overthink it. The jackets people have...

Don't overthink it. The jackets people have posted here are great I'm sure but I commuted through the winter here in Ohio with my work clothes and a fleece down to about 15F. Below 15F (or in the...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,048
Posted By UprightJoe

I don't remember who it was but somebody here...

I don't remember who it was but somebody here used to yell "Jesus loves you!" whenever somebody gave them **** from a car. I thought that was a brilliant way to flummox somebody. How do you respond...
09-04-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By UprightJoe

I'm a frugal guy so I try to pay the lowest price...

I'm a frugal guy so I try to pay the lowest price (including shipping and tax, factoring in savings by grouping stuff into fewer orders, loyalty programs, etc) that I possibly can every time I buy...
09-04-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,531
Posted By UprightJoe

Well, I've got 7 in the garage but I only...

Well, I've got 7 in the garage but I only consider 4 of them to be "mine". One used to be mine but my wife rides it now. One is on loan indefinitely from a friend who never used it but couldn't...
Replies: 13
Views: 12,201
Posted By UprightJoe

Unless you plan on switching out your fork and...

Unless you plan on switching out your fork and headset, sick with quill stems. If your frame is the right size, there's a quill stem out there that will get your bars where you need them to be. If...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,729
Posted By UprightJoe

Here's a quote from Peter White regarding the SON...

Here's a quote from Peter White regarding the SON Dynohub:



Don't run the hub backwards unless you get confirmation that it will work from Shimano. Unless of course you like having your hub...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

I gave up on the Acorn bags and ordered Sackville...

I gave up on the Acorn bags and ordered Sackville stuff from Rivendell today :(. I've been watching the Acorn site for almost a month and the bags I want haven't been in stock. Today I noticed that...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

I've never mounted them on narrower rims so I...

I've never mounted them on narrower rims so I can't say.
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

I got that do-dad from Peter White...

I got that do-dad from Peter White (peterwhitecycles.com). It screws into the low-rider rack mounting hole. Pretty cool...

It sounded like he had a bunch of mounts that aren't listed on his...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

I've not ridden the Salsa. I've only just...

I've not ridden the Salsa. I've only just discovered a local bike shop that carries their brand. I can feel the difference in BB height when I first mount the bike, especially if I've been riding...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

Oh, I also built a matching spare wheel with an...

Oh, I also built a matching spare wheel with an XT front hub while I was at it in case I ever want to strip her down and give cyclocross a whirl, transfer the SON to another bike, etc.
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By UprightJoe

My new rando bike

I just finished building my new rando bike and thought you guys might like to see it:

http://gallery.me.com/travishanna/100079/DSC_0459/web.jpg?ver=12510395770001

I was originally going to...
07-14-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,693
Posted By UprightJoe

I bought a Ladies B-17 for my wife and she ended...

I bought a Ladies B-17 for my wife and she ended up liking her old Advocet saddle better. I put the B-17 up on ebay and ended up getting a few dollars more than I'd paid for it.

I'd say put the...
07-04-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By UprightJoe

I had to sneak out at 6am this morning but I...

I had to sneak out at 6am this morning but I finally got her out onto the trails. Great ride but those bars gotta go... I loved them on steep climbs but otherwise, they were lousy. Ordered a flat...
07-02-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By UprightJoe

Cans, longnecks, or mini-kegs? Good...

Cans, longnecks, or mini-kegs?



Good to know - I looked for 32h online and couldn't find them. Probably should have talked to my LBS or something...



They're a bit of an experiment. ...
07-02-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,542
Posted By UprightJoe

I'm pretty sure you only need the BTS-1 if you...

I'm pretty sure you only need the BTS-1 if you have a brand new frame that has never had a bottom bracket installed. I've never used one.
07-01-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,805
Posted By UprightJoe

Thanks much - very insightful and helpful.

Thanks much - very insightful and helpful.
07-01-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By UprightJoe

I knew somebody would bust me out on that wiring...

I knew somebody would bust me out on that wiring :)

Mounting the light to the fork blade was "temporary" so I didn't want to cut the wire. I had the light there all through the winter and it...
07-01-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By UprightJoe

I haven't cold set the frame so I'm still running...

I haven't cold set the frame so I'm still running 120mm / 5-speed...
07-01-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,805
Posted By UprightJoe

Nice frames prettyshady and Reynolds - those both...

Nice frames prettyshady and Reynolds - those both look like they were made yesterday...

I've been trying to bone up on my knowledge of Campy from that era for a few days now... It sounds like the...
07-01-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By UprightJoe

Not to revive an ancient thread but I never did...

Not to revive an ancient thread but I never did post any pictures:

http://gallery.me.com/travishanna#100063

This has been a fun bike. I commuted with it through the winter using studded tires....
07-01-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By UprightJoe

Thanks again for the advice everybody (there was...

Thanks again for the advice everybody (there was at least one other thread in addition to this one). It's been a long time coming but I finally finished this build:

XT Hubs
XT Rear Derailleur...
06-29-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,805
Posted By UprightJoe

The seller claims it's from the 90's and one of...

The seller claims it's from the 90's and one of the decals mentions both '84 and '90. I don't have the frame in-hand yet so I haven't had a chance to inspect/translate the decals. I'm assuming it's...
06-29-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,805
Posted By UprightJoe

Who knows Pinarello?

I stumbled across this Pinarello frame on eBay and couldn't help myself:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290326528122

I don't know what came over me but I just had to have...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,554
Posted By UprightJoe

Are you sure you aren't overdressing and getting...

Are you sure you aren't overdressing and getting cold because you're sweating? For 34F, I'm wearing my normal work clothes (khaki's and a polo generally) with a fleece. I wear my balaclava folded...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 899
Posted By UprightJoe

I use Gatorskins on one bike and Panaracer...

I use Gatorskins on one bike and Panaracer Paselas with TourGuard on the other. I'm very happy with both sets of tires.
02-17-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By UprightJoe

Thanks for the link.

Thanks for the link.
02-17-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By UprightJoe

29er Tire Recommendation

Hey everybody. I've been slowly building a 29er over the last few months. Very slowly actually due to lack of funds, but that's another story...

Last night I finally built my wheels - XT hubs,...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By UprightJoe

I put my foot down and then intentionally look...

I put my foot down and then intentionally look somewhere other than the driver who is improperly giving me the right-away. When they see you've stopped and can't make eye contact with you, they'll...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-08, 01:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,523
Posted By UprightJoe

Folding 700x28: Panaracer Pasela with...

Folding 700x28: Panaracer Pasela with TourGuard... I got mine from Velo Orange. I can't wait to put them back on in the spring.
12-17-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,031
Posted By UprightJoe

I ride my Brooks saddles in all weather. I...

I ride my Brooks saddles in all weather. I rarely have to leave my bike outside when I'm not riding it, but when I do, I toss my helmet cover over the saddle. I suppose technically, I should use a...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By UprightJoe

When I was growing up, BMX saddles were always...

When I was growing up, BMX saddles were always hard plastic. This might fit the bill...

http://shop.vendio.com/benscycle/item/904166013/?s=1229427375
Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,296
Posted By UprightJoe

I've just had my hours/pay cut in half at work. ...

I've just had my hours/pay cut in half at work. Luckily, I'm in the position to do some consulting right now so I asked them to let me work out December and take January off. They agreed. I already...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,914
Posted By UprightJoe

Same thing happens around here - it's always...

Same thing happens around here - it's always mothers. I've never had a single woman express any concern for my safety riding in. If push came to shove, I'd tell them to worry about their own...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By UprightJoe

I ride from my house near downtown Columbus to...

I ride from my house near downtown Columbus to the Prairie Grass Trail. I also commute to downtown from my house, so I'm very familiar with the area. Here is the route I would ride. I've ridden...
12-11-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 23,843
Posted By UprightJoe

I'm too young and invested in modern technology...

I'm too young and invested in modern technology (web developer by trade) to be considered a retro grouch but there is a lot of retro technology in my life - particularly when it comes to food:

I...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,800
Posted By UprightJoe

I like these brass bells a lot: ...

I like these brass bells a lot:

http://www.velo-orange.com/bellsdingding.html

Then again, I'm a complete Fred.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,990
Posted By UprightJoe

I had my freewheel fall apart halfway home in a...

I had my freewheel fall apart halfway home in a 35F rainshower on a day when I forgot my cellphone. I walked the bike to a freeway overpass to get out of the rain. I managed to rig it up as a fixed...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,899
Posted By UprightJoe

In high school, the quickest route to a friend's...

In high school, the quickest route to a friend's house was to ride through a cemetery. Most of the time, we went around because it didn't seem like a place we should be riding. Occasionally, we...
12-11-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By UprightJoe

It was 24F here this morning when I left the...

It was 24F here this morning when I left the house. I wore 1 pair of thick merino wool socks and nashbar cycling sandals. My feet were plenty warm. When it's wet, I add a pair of sealskinz over...
12-09-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By UprightJoe

I recently read Jobst Brandt's book "The Bicycle...

I recently read Jobst Brandt's book "The Bicycle Wheel". Based on his book, my impression was that a tensionometer is only useful if you're building multiple sets of wheels using the same...
12-02-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By UprightJoe

I think I am going to go with the Delgados. I've...

I think I am going to go with the Delgados. I've been googling them and I've yet to read a negative review. People seem to be very happy with them. They're priced pretty reasonably too.
11-29-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By UprightJoe

Thanks for the advice. The S-3, Tank Hit, and...

Thanks for the advice. The S-3, Tank Hit, and Tank Jump are all within my budget so I'll pick up one of those three.

As for the Rims, I don't think the 29er version of the Rhyno Lite comes in 32H...
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