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Forum: Commuting
08-06-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,755
Posted By Torker

The actual story: We were riding the Little Miami...

The actual story: We were riding the Little Miami bike trail and passed under the Jeremiah Morrow bridge shortly before hitting our turn around point about a quarter mile down the trail. As we're...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,755
Posted By Torker

I found a dead body riding with my father in law...

I found a dead body riding with my father in law a few weeks ago.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,447
Posted By Torker

My commute only being 1 mile, in the winter I...

My commute only being 1 mile, in the winter I spend more time getting ready to ride than I do actually riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,238
Posted By Torker

The only animal encounter I've had was with a...

The only animal encounter I've had was with a skunk, who sprayed me after running into my front wheel. It was unharmed, my bike and shoes stunk horribly and were forced to live out in my shed for...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-15, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,203
Posted By Torker

Nice cool crisp morning when I stepped out the...

Nice cool crisp morning when I stepped out the door, took a minute to get the bike ready and enjoy. The commute was quickly soured as I'm approaching the exit to my neighborhood, a camry makes an...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-15, 05:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,564
Posted By Torker

1 mile exactly door to door, this morning I...

1 mile exactly door to door, this morning I walked instead of riding. In a suburban environment to boot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-15, 07:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,592
Posted By Torker

I work for a fire truck manufacturer and have...

I work for a fire truck manufacturer and have been blasted by dual air horns in an enclosed building standing directly in front of the truck, extremely startling to say the least. I probably would've...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,358
Posted By Torker

+1 Interested to hear how the carved version...

+1

Interested to hear how the carved version feels. I'm on the C15 currently but considering the carved version.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-15, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Torker

Will this be televised?

Will this be televised?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
Posted By Torker

Punctures? You're getting flat tires?

Punctures? You're getting flat tires?
Forum: Commuting
06-26-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,179
Posted By Torker

I'm quick, shampoo in the hair, soap in the...

I'm quick, shampoo in the hair, soap in the smelly bits, rinse and done. Probably less than 5 minutes.
Forum: Commuting
06-26-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,344
Posted By Torker

I used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking...

I used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dawn which worked pretty well on my legs. Not so much on the bike, maybe I'll give that a try tonight.



I'll give that a shot, they stink...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,344
Posted By Torker

I'll add getting sprayed by a skunk to the list....

I'll add getting sprayed by a skunk to the list. Don't think the stink is coming out of my shoes and my bike still smells after two evenings spent cleaning it.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,203
Posted By Torker

Such a beautiful afternoon I decided to extend my...

Such a beautiful afternoon I decided to extend my commute home. A skunk ran out of trees into my front wheel and sprayed my legs in the process. I've spent the whole evening trying to get the smell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,854
Posted By Torker

Currently the bikes live in a spare bedroom,...

Currently the bikes live in a spare bedroom, getting ready to start building a garage so they will move out there once that's done.
Forum: Commuting
06-19-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,264
Posted By Torker

I suppose my setup could still accommodate kids...

I suppose my setup could still accommodate kids since I left the original harness and back wall in place. I cut a piece of aluminum to fit the floor frame which gave my dog a more stable surface to...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,990
Posted By Torker

A guy I work with drives a quarter mile to work...

A guy I work with drives a quarter mile to work everyday. I actually got him to bike to work and walk one week, of course we were paving our parking lot so everyone had to park down the street...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By Torker

I got the idea from this article, there are quite...

I got the idea from this article, there are quite a few cool ideas.

15 Creative Ways to Hang Up Your Bike | Brit + Co (http://www.brit.co/bike-racks/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By Torker

I have this mount I purchased at Home Depot. I...

I have this mount I purchased at Home Depot. I dressed it up with a wood plaque since they're hanging in a bedroom.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,394
Posted By Torker

Many of my co-workers live close to work and they...

Many of my co-workers live close to work and they all drive, the closest has a .25 mile drive around the block. My commute is only 1 mile but I generally lengthen it. Being so close to work is great...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,807
Posted By Torker

Gotta love when a so called "professional driver"...

Gotta love when a so called "professional driver" does this.

Disclaimer: I have a class A CDL.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-15, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,646
Posted By Torker

Picked up a used Garmin Edge 800. ...

Picked up a used Garmin Edge 800.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/Garmin_zpsg3p4zsl4.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/caminor1605/media/Garmin_zpsg3p4zsl4.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-15, 05:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,130
Posted By Torker

Sold my car and started commuting by bike 1 year...

Sold my car and started commuting by bike 1 year ago, I don't see myself going back!
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-15, 05:54 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,718
Posted By Torker

Schwinn Joyrider I picked up off CL that was in...

Schwinn Joyrider I picked up off CL that was in great condition. I had a piece of aluminum cut at work and bolted to the frame, added tie down points in each corner. So far I've been using it to haul...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,203
Posted By Torker

I was back up and out of there in about 10...

I was back up and out of there in about 10 seconds. Nobody came running to help so let's say no ;)
Forum: Commuting
06-02-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,203
Posted By Torker

Had my first spill on the commute home last...

Had my first spill on the commute home last night, 50 degrees Fahrenheit and wet asphalt. I think it was the front tire that let go when I took the turn too fast, luckily I was in a parking lot so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,646
Posted By Torker

Brooks Cambium C15 saddle ...

Brooks Cambium C15 saddle

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsnohvbkmh.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-15, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,203
Posted By Torker

Ride in this morning was okay, 30 degrees and...

Ride in this morning was okay, 30 degrees and freezing drizzle. Ride home not looking so good, currently 34 degrees and pouring rain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

Thanks, I'll give that a try before I get a new...

Thanks, I'll give that a try before I get a new one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

I just did exactly that and the wheel rotates...

I just did exactly that and the wheel rotates nice and smooth. Now to go replace the brand new bearing I ruined and finish the job.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

Sounds like I probably applied too much pressure...

Sounds like I probably applied too much pressure on the inner race and damaged the bearing. The local lbs is having a service clinic tonight, I'll probably swing by for some help on the install....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-15, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

I had read that using the old bearing is a good...

I had read that using the old bearing is a good way to press in the new bearing if you don't have a press. I'm thinking that I may have damaged the bearing with my method, when I removed it and spun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

My method for installing was a homemade press,...

My method for installing was a homemade press, threaded rod with washers and the old bearing as the contact point to press it in. Fortunately the seals were different colors on my new bearings,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By Torker

Cartridge Bearing Replacement

I've disassembled my rear hub (Novatech I believe) pulled all the cartridge bearings and I have my replacement bearings ready to go in. Problem is I seat the first bearing, stick the axle through and...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,097
Posted By Torker

Must stop reading idiotic comments on article....

Must stop reading idiotic comments on article. Props to Fraser, not sure how he does it without a balaclava though!
Forum: Commuting
02-24-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,982
Posted By Torker

There is an article Yahoo today about this. ...

There is an article Yahoo today about this.

Digging snow tunnels is now a thing (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/digging-snow-tunnels-is-now-a-thing-195534261.html)
Forum: Commuting
02-22-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,982
Posted By Torker

Looks like a snow tubing or sledding hill.

Looks like a snow tubing or sledding hill.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,546
Posted By Torker

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor16...

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/2%20wheel%20drive_zpscppdxtzj.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/caminor1605/media/2%20wheel%20drive_zpscppdxtzj.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,646
Posted By Torker

Park PCS-9 work stand ...

Park PCS-9 work stand

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/40-1861-NCL-TOP_zpszdcryysk.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/caminor1605/media/40-1861-NCL-TOP_zpszdcryysk.jpg.html)
Forum: Commuting
02-05-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,363
Posted By Torker

Just back from the post office picking up my new...

Just back from the post office picking up my new work stand.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/IMG_4819_zpsrqexewsl.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-15, 09:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,582
Posted By Torker

Ordered a repair stand and a couple tools from...

Ordered a repair stand and a couple tools from CRC on the 30th of January, tracking says the stand arrived in New York yesterday. I had high hopes I would have everything by this weekend but now I'm...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-15, 08:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,521
Posted By Torker

My commute is strictly roads, however it is 95%...

My commute is strictly roads, however it is 95% neighborhood so traffic volume is very low.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By Torker

I can't respond to your pm since my post count is...

I can't respond to your pm since my post count is under 50, so here are my thoughts on the IGH on my Graduate.

It's a Sturmey Archer 5 speed IGH with 70mm drums. I believe it's the RX-RD5, I'll...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-14-15, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,977
Posted By Torker

The screen capture from the video makes it look...

The screen capture from the video makes it look like the bus is drifting up the hill. haha
Forum: Commuting
01-14-15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By Torker

Very cool! I assume he's running studs...

Very cool! I assume he's running studs...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-15, 03:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,002
Posted By Torker

Can't speak to the family situation, but as for...

Can't speak to the family situation, but as for triathlons prepare to invest money and time. Of course this depends on who you are and what length races your looking to do. Not trying to dissuade you...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-15, 11:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,576
Posted By Torker

This is down the street from my house, can get...

This is down the street from my house, can get pretty fun during rush hour.

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah97/caminor1605/Roundabout_zpsc610d649.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By Torker

Howdy! It really is though, I've had that thing...

Howdy! It really is though, I've had that thing loaded down with groceries on many occasions and it handled the load no problem.



That's a nice bike, where I live a single speed is more than...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By Torker

That is sad, it's been a great commuter/errand...

That is sad, it's been a great commuter/errand bike for me so far.
Forum: Commuting
01-12-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By Torker

Thank you! The bike comes standard with 70mm...

Thank you! The bike comes standard with 70mm drums front and rear. Right now I'm running the standard gearing, 42 x 16. As it sits with studded tires, rack, and bags it weighs 37.5 pounds.
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