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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-10, 12:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 700
Posted By mlts22

I have heard of some driving schools having...

I have heard of some driving schools having driving simulators. You might consider that, as a way that you can start learning the skills of an auto without having to be paniced about safety. After...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-20-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By mlts22

Please bring back ignore thread

I don't know if it was lost in the version change, but if possible, please bring back the ignore thread functionality, which seems to be completely absent in this version.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-09, 05:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,996
Posted By mlts22

I think most bike shops are starting to do this. ...

I think most bike shops are starting to do this. There is just too much legal risk to carry used bikes. In fact, in Austin, I only have heard of one bike shop that has used stuff.

I'm guessing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-09, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By mlts22

If genuinely worried about it, you can do one (or...

If genuinely worried about it, you can do one (or multiple) of the following:


Buy some locking skewers (Pitlocks, Pinheads), install those on the wheels, seat post, and possibly the top headset...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,937
Posted By mlts22

One idea that does come to mind to allow people...

One idea that does come to mind to allow people outside the US to buy items would be a proxy company. You create an account with them, tell them how much to bid, if you win, they get the item, then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,616
Posted By mlts22

A retractable leash, if you know what you are...

A retractable leash, if you know what you are doing, is nice. You can let the pooch go fairly wander out, and then get the dog close when crossing the street. However, most people are too lazy or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-09, 07:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,118
Posted By mlts22

As of now, most LBSes have the 2010 models coming...

As of now, most LBSes have the 2010 models coming in. You *might* be able to nab a good deal on a 2009, especially now that winter is coming on, and the back to school rush on bikes is over.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 812
Posted By mlts22

Great advice. I didn't realize the OP was sort...

Great advice. I didn't realize the OP was sort of wanting to keep his bike a fixie. Best of all worlds would be a quality flip-flop hub for the good frame that has the broken hub, and a new frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-09, 07:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,996
Posted By mlts22

I'd even consider making it known that she is not...

I'd even consider making it known that she is not welcome in the shop, period. She already badmouthed you (the LBS owner) and she is nothing but a liability. Maybe its best to tell someone like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 812
Posted By mlts22

Nothing wrong with a Nexus or Rohloff hub. It...

Nothing wrong with a Nexus or Rohloff hub. It has the advantages of a derailleurless setup, but allows you a range to make a commute less punishing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,616
Posted By mlts22

What I don't get are people who have long...

What I don't get are people who have long retractable dog leashes, and have the dog barely in the grass while they are in the center of the street with not just bicycle traffic, but vehicular. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By mlts22

You aren't that far from Abilene, (relatively......

You aren't that far from Abilene, (relatively... its about 80 miles), I'd consider visiting there and seeing about some bikes. Abilene has a lot of students for the small private colleges, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By mlts22

I personally recommend Thomson seatposts. They...

I personally recommend Thomson seatposts. They are fairly pricy, but very well engineered.

Maybe CF has improved over the years, but CF doesn't like being overtorqued, which is sometimes very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By mlts22

It is a nice idea, but I do have a couple of...

It is a nice idea, but I do have a couple of questions about it:

1: It needs some type of interlock mechanism so a glancing blow from a tree won't cause the handlebar to get knocked out of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 996
Posted By mlts22

Wouldn't three locks get a bit heavy, especially...

Wouldn't three locks get a bit heavy, especially for a long commute? If you lock up to the same place every day, maybe get permission from the owner there to be able to leave a heavy duty chain lock...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By mlts22

Can't go wrong with either Avids or Shimanos,...

Can't go wrong with either Avids or Shimanos, although Shimanos use mineral oil, and not DOT brake fluid, so a leak on Shimano brakes are less toxic.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,178
Posted By mlts22

There is another reason not to ditch the local...

There is another reason not to ditch the local PDs: Most cities are equipping their police with Taser X26s with 25 to 35 foot range cartridges. It takes on average 1.5 seconds for someone to draw...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,417
Posted By mlts22

If the place has some spare space like under a...

If the place has some spare space like under a stairwell, I bet they could get some good green PR by installing bike lockers (http://www.cyclesafe.com/Products.tab.aspx) in a place like that. If...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,570
Posted By mlts22

Would a Pacsafe...

Would a Pacsafe (http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=50) wire mesh locking bag help? It can be easily cut, but it forces a thief to have to pull out tools and actively do...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,373
Posted By mlts22

Necro thread here. I was reading the reviews...

Necro thread here.

I was reading the reviews on the TransX and Zefal's skewers. People apparently like Zefal's offering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-09, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By mlts22

Sounds like you found the lock you needed. The...

Sounds like you found the lock you needed. The differences between this lock and the upper end models is that the higher end models have a thicker shackle and bottom bar, and that they lock on both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-09, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By mlts22

I've had some bike shops that would charge a...

I've had some bike shops that would charge a nominal fee for fitting for a used bike if someone is up front with them. Of course, they want your business on a new bike, but if someone is honest with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By mlts22

I have heard good things about their frames, but...

I have heard good things about their frames, but because I live in an area with a lot of bike shops where I can buy a frame for prices similar, I rather just buy local. Plus, even though I've not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,434
Posted By mlts22

This is an idea for a business: Have a drive...

This is an idea for a business: Have a drive through dedicated for cyclists and perhaps motorcycles. It would have to be located in a cycle friendly area for decent returns.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By mlts22

True. I'm sure nobody is going to bother, but it...

True. I'm sure nobody is going to bother, but it is not a good practice to engage in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By mlts22

Word to the wise: If you are breaking laws, even...

Word to the wise: If you are breaking laws, even traffic laws, don't brag about it on a public forum. One never knows who may be reading. It also gives ammo to anti-cycling people who would gladly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By mlts22

Ultrasonic cleaning of chains/other parts

This company (http://www.cuffcleaner.com/index.htm) has an ultrasonic cleaner which is marketed to clean handcuffs and metal restraints. Of course they do cost a good amount...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,839
Posted By mlts22

I've found anything from Shimano, regardless of...

I've found anything from Shimano, regardless of line, to be servicable. Of course, as you move up the line from Alvio to Deore to XT, you will get smoother shifts and lighter componentry.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-15-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,751
Posted By mlts22

I do think the head angle does have a little bit...

I do think the head angle does have a little bit to do with it. Even just a small difference would make the bike seem more responsive or twitchier.

I've wondered... did the suspension fork help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By mlts22

Anyone heard of this (trailer carried bike rack)

Anyone heard of a trailer bike rack that is used to convert a parking place in a car garage into bike parking for short to long term use?. It gets backed into a parking place, the trailer tongue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,434
Posted By mlts22

The Costco near where I live has extensive bike...

The Costco near where I live has extensive bike parking with about 15 of those clamshell contraptions that one puts the bike in, closes it, and locks the bike lock through a loop. Of course, I only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,602
Posted By mlts22

A friend of mine learned the hard way about using...

A friend of mine learned the hard way about using deck screws with Phillips heads versus Robertson (square) head screws. Though Robertson screws don't have the effeciency that Torx do, they are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By mlts22

If you need an inexpensive lock, perhaps consider...

If you need an inexpensive lock, perhaps consider a disc lock (http://www.masterlock.com/cgi-bin/product_detail.pl?dir=/residential/highsecurity/&displaynav=&sub_cat_id=D40&template=style) from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,647
Posted By mlts22

Sometimes parts off an X-Mart bike won't even...

Sometimes parts off an X-Mart bike won't even interchange. I've seen them use one piece cranksets and pedals which definitely won't pop off and be useful with a more expensive bike. If you want a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By mlts22

Attempted murder, or assault with a deadly...

Attempted murder, or assault with a deadly weapon. Both violent felonies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By mlts22

I don't like bicycle registration. Already,...

I don't like bicycle registration. Already, there are services like the National Bike Registry to register frame serial numbers with tracking services, so adding another is pointless. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 06:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,602
Posted By mlts22

Phillips head fasteners just need to be put in...

Phillips head fasteners just need to be put in the dustbin of history, pure and simple. Even Allen head screws tend to slip or cam out after being used often. It would be nice to see a wholesale...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By mlts22

Perhaps check pawn shops near university...

Perhaps check pawn shops near university campuses? Around the summer and end of semesters, a lot of perfectly servicable bikes end up sold as students pack up and head to their permanent address.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By mlts22

Bikes are easier than cars to steal for a number...

Bikes are easier than cars to steal for a number of reasons:

Car parts usually have a VIN etched in strategic places. Bike parts may have a serial number, but other than the frame, the rest isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,459
Posted By mlts22

I remember my first time playing with clipless. ...

I remember my first time playing with clipless. First practicing at home on the bike. Clipped in, did a nice horizontal trackstand manuever... Thankfully, nobody but my dog saw it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,555
Posted By mlts22

The CA warnings are a good example of crying...

The CA warnings are a good example of crying wolf. Instead, there should be more specifics... perhaps a link to a MSDS of anything potentially hazardous.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,602
Posted By mlts22

Perhaps combination platforms/clipless pedals? ...

Perhaps combination platforms/clipless pedals? The Performance Campus Pedal is an inexpensive one, Shimano also sells the M324 and there are the Mallets from Crank Bros. For a lot of cases,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 04:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,864
Posted By mlts22

MEC in Canada also is one you might take a look...

MEC in Canada also is one you might take a look at.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 04:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,300
Posted By mlts22

There are trends in and out, but I think...

There are trends in and out, but I think tattooing is here to stay. It got popular in the early 90s and still is going strong. Mainly because cities legalized tattoo parlors.

My feeling: Since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 04:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By mlts22

There has been some discussion about that a few...

There has been some discussion about that a few months ago, as well as on Slashdot. Some concerns are that if it uses a laser, rainwater or reflective surfaces might dazzle drivers.

This is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 04:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,839
Posted By mlts22

Makes me wonder if there are bike theft rings...

Makes me wonder if there are bike theft rings operating that are looking more to sell parts as opposed to fencing hot bikes. Just a decent suspension fork sells for a lot, and there is no serial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-09, 02:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,320
Posted By mlts22

Here is what I missed: Is the original poster...

Here is what I missed: Is the original poster wanting a SS/FG ride, or a touring bike?

One bike for both uses isn't going to be good. I second what bbattle states -- have one frame for SS/FG...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-09, 02:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,782
Posted By mlts22

I ignore them. No need to interact with...

I ignore them. No need to interact with criminals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,320
Posted By mlts22

I say go for the lugged steel, mainly because the...

I say go for the lugged steel, mainly because the cost difference over the bike's lifetime isn't that much, plus from what I read, you likely will get more enjoyment from a lugged frame that looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By mlts22

Graphite is great for locks... if they don't get...

Graphite is great for locks... if they don't get water and gunk inside them, otherwise, it turns into a mess.

For the part that secures the shackle, I'd recommend a heavier oil or a grease. For...
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