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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By silmarillion

Hate to dig at old wounds, but this is sickening....

Hate to dig at old wounds, but this is sickening. My heart goes out to the Boyum family. No justice for them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-13, 01:58 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,826
Posted By silmarillion

I guess there *may* be a few things wrong here....

I guess there *may* be a few things wrong here. The main problem being that in this particular case, the cyclist was absolutely in the wrong, his own technology proved it, but a good lawyer was able...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-13, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By silmarillion

Yeah, I guess so...(yawn)

Yeah, I guess so...(yawn)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By silmarillion

Gotta listen to your body....

So a little over a month ago, I was on my usual commuting route (even though I don't work there anymore...)

Anyway I noticed I had a little stick type pain in my side. I thought it was because of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By silmarillion

What ever happened to the case...

I tried searching around, but I can't seem to find it...

What happened to the case in Rochester where the lady was killed by the drunk motorcycle guy and his drunk girlfriend playing chicken?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,826
Posted By silmarillion

Well said David. There has to be a level of...

Well said David.

There has to be a level of accountability especially when someone is killed. Cyclist or not.

We all demand justice when another cyclist gets killed, but IMHO, we should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-12, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,748
Posted By silmarillion

I currently have eggbeater'3 on all 3 of my...

I currently have eggbeater'3 on all 3 of my bikes. I really like them too. I've noticed they begin to get creaky as the cleats wear.

I just have this pair of Speedplay X's on my bench and not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-12, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,748
Posted By silmarillion

Mtb shoes and Speedplay pedals...

I thought I would post this here thinking that maybe someone had tackled this problem before..

I have some practically brand new SpeedplayX pedals, and I would like to use them mainly on the road....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,203
Posted By silmarillion

Here's food for thought, You might want to...

Here's food for thought,

You might want to try the product called NeveRdull. It comes in a tin with cotton batting. You should be able to use this and not worry too much about removing what zinc...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,795
Posted By silmarillion

There were a couple of days toward the end of...

There were a couple of days toward the end of July this summer where it was 100+ However you have to remember the thermal heat coming off the road is usually 10 to 15 degrees hotter.

I know on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By silmarillion

Okay, I guess I'll chime in here.. I think...

Okay, I guess I'll chime in here..

I think the citizens of Atlanta and the surrounding areas voted this bill down because there was way too much room for misappropriation of funding. Many of us...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,585
Posted By silmarillion

For me one of the problems I have is the big...

For me one of the problems I have is the big temperature variation.

I'm outfitted to ride in most weather we experience here in ATL, but it's been like a roller coaster as far as temps go. One...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By silmarillion

I have them on my bike too, for the same reasons,...

I have them on my bike too, for the same reasons, stopping power in wet conditions, and they are cleaner than standard pads. I think the grooves are smaller, so they tend not to pick up pea-size...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-25-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,148
Posted By silmarillion

It doesn't matter if you can ride the speed limit...

It doesn't matter if you can ride the speed limit like the bionic man. They are going to pass that's that.

IMHO, I think there is a mental thing that some drivers struggle with and that would be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-25-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,996
Posted By silmarillion

Cameras aren't exactly cheap...But the technology...

Cameras aren't exactly cheap...But the technology is getting better, and the prices aren't too staggering considering what we used to pay for cameras.

The main reason I have a camera on my bike is...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,568
Posted By silmarillion

I too never really tracked how many days I...

I too never really tracked how many days I commuted by car. Not even going to try to figure that out. I will for 2013 though. That is if we are still here after 12-21-2012 :D

To date I have 2217...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-21-12, 05:52 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 12,686
Posted By silmarillion

So I'm wrapping up a ride yesterday and part of...

So I'm wrapping up a ride yesterday and part of this ride takes me along a heavily traveled road here named Lawerenceville/Suwanee Rd. I would say it's about 3:30 so the heavy traffic hasn't even...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,946
Posted By silmarillion

I'm posting now for my ride yesterday morning....

I'm posting now for my ride yesterday morning. Seeing how it's actually Wednesday now.

The weather here was great so I decided to get out and ride a good long ride. Not a commute, rather a commute...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-16-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,849
Posted By silmarillion

My thoughts exactly. Soon they'll be too busy...

My thoughts exactly. Soon they'll be too busy breaking up fights at Toys R Us to deal with petty little traffic skirmishes...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 11:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,001
Posted By silmarillion

The optima is a good battery. Got one in the...

The optima is a good battery. Got one in the Xterra and I only take it out 1 or twice a month. I just drive it to the store once a month and it keep it charged.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,602
Posted By silmarillion

I have to agree with this too. With that range...

I have to agree with this too. With that range you should be able to tour just about anywhere and do it without exploding. I would be more worried about knee injury if you are mashing the big gear...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By silmarillion

I agree about the cold. The other factor is that...

I agree about the cold. The other factor is that the colder it gets outside, you are less compelled to drink water more frequently and stay hydrated. Drinking enough water is still important...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By silmarillion

Good question. Like it has already been...

Good question.

Like it has already been said half the fun is the maintenance. I enjoy working on just about everything I own. But it's not for everyone, and some folks just haven't the time to...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 01:31 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 15,020
Posted By silmarillion

Actually, I went back and read, I did state that...

Actually, I went back and read, I did state that I aim my lights into the eyes of oncoming traffic...

Let me re-state that, I aim 1 of them dead ahead. Not really with the intention of being...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-12, 12:19 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 15,020
Posted By silmarillion

Yeah, I don't really want to piss people off....

Yeah, I don't really want to piss people off. That's counter productive to the cycling culture.

I understand that people may be a little frightened about riding in the dark, thus they want to be...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-12, 12:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,658
Posted By silmarillion

If the dog doesn't leave it's yard, then just...

If the dog doesn't leave it's yard, then just ride on the other side of the street when you approach that area if another route isn't an option.

I can't stand irresponsible dog owners.

Check...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,598
Posted By silmarillion

Yeah, that's what you gotta do, even if that...

Yeah, that's what you gotta do, even if that means looking for a route that you can take a couple laps or if it's out and back, you may just have to stretch it a little further and double back.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-13-12, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By silmarillion

Yeah I thought she was due back in court...

Yeah I thought she was due back in court soon...and I see she has 7 counts pending against her and her loser boyfriend Scerbo has 10 against him. Including aggravated vehicular manslaughter.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 04:09 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 15,020
Posted By silmarillion

What I think would really be cool would be if...

What I think would really be cool would be if these light manufacturers could add side directional windows where the light could shine to the sides of the rider as well.

I think one of the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-13-12, 03:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By silmarillion

Doesn't this "wanker" have a football field to go...

Doesn't this "wanker" have a football field to go streaking across or something?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,467
Posted By silmarillion

Very cool, I just made a new friend in the fixed...

Very cool, I just made a new friend in the fixed community here. He has a bone stock Capo, very nice! With that wheelset it would be very stealthy! :thumb:

So what would you say the comparison...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 15,020
Posted By silmarillion

I really don't think that the majority of car...

I really don't think that the majority of car drivers are going to view us poorly, when it comes to lights.

Any reasonable person probably realizes that we just want to see, and be seen. As long...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,467
Posted By silmarillion

Wow, just got the e-mail my wrench is on the way!...

Wow, just got the e-mail my wrench is on the way!

I'll have to look at the profile hubs a little closer.

I had been thinking about White Ind, Chris King, or DA or maybe even some AC hubs...I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,467
Posted By silmarillion

I see you really like the Velocity rims. I gotta...

I see you really like the Velocity rims. I gotta a set of DeepV I laced up for my CX bike. After I initially rode and retrued everything, I've not had to touch them since. Really surprising after 2...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,467
Posted By silmarillion

Cool wrench. Wow really? Lucky you! I'm...

Cool wrench.

Wow really? Lucky you! I'm good for at least one a month. Looks like I carry pretty much the same thing as you do. What tire/tube combo are you running? I got a pair of the Michelin...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 15,020
Posted By silmarillion

Informative thread. I'm of the "Need to see"...

Informative thread.

I'm of the "Need to see" ilk more than "to be seen"...but I think being visible is a desired benefit of running lights too. On both of the bikes I commute on, I too run a PBSF...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,467
Posted By silmarillion

Hi Scrod, What is an ideal wrench to carry...

Hi Scrod,

What is an ideal wrench to carry for those crappy days I catch a flat?

Right now, I just carry a regular old Craftsman 15mm wrench. It serves it's purpose and all...certainly did the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-11-12, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By silmarillion

Teacher killed by drunk duo back in July...

I looked for the thread but couldn't remember any keywords...


So I know that both the people involved have been charged, and have been in jail since July.

I also see that the girl who was a...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-12, 12:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,096
Posted By silmarillion

I rode in too. I expected to be there for awhile,...

I rode in too. I expected to be there for awhile, but I was in and out before I really even cooled down. It seemed much colder on the way home though. The rain had stopped, but it was a little breezy...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,178
Posted By silmarillion

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
11-06-12, 10:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,178
Posted By silmarillion

I have a pair of reflective velcro straps that I...

I have a pair of reflective velcro straps that I fasten to my wrists. Doesn't actually point the intended direction, but it gives drivers a pretty good idea.
Forum: Commuting
11-06-12, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,987
Posted By silmarillion

I always wear a Under Armor skullcap under my...

I always wear a Under Armor skullcap under my balaclava. Seems to do the trick, but I haven't experienced weather that cold yet..
Forum: Commuting
11-06-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,946
Posted By silmarillion

Well, my commute is more a training ride in the...

Well, my commute is more a training ride in the mornings now...since I no longer have a "work" to commute to. Rode to the polls this morning, in the rain. Cold and wet, come on summertime!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,844
Posted By silmarillion

Agreed. That seems to be the best thing....

Agreed. That seems to be the best thing. Announcing your passing is probably asking for trouble.

However when ever I'm in a pace line, provided everyone knows what they are doing..for the most...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,676
Posted By silmarillion

Yep I think that's what he means...and I couldn't...

Yep I think that's what he means...and I couldn't disagree with that mentality more.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-12, 08:17 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,676
Posted By silmarillion

I'm not a lawyer, but sometimes I play one on the...

I'm not a lawyer, but sometimes I play one on the internet...:D


Seriously though.

If you are injured and/or your property is damaged, you have full rights under the law to be compensated for...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-12, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,946
Posted By silmarillion

Very chilly this morning. A little breezy at...

Very chilly this morning. A little breezy at times made it even colder. Don't really know why but it seems I was sandbagging this morning. A little slower than usual.

C'mon summertime! :D
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-12, 06:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,049
Posted By silmarillion

One thing about GoPro that people should know. If...

One thing about GoPro that people should know. If you intend to purchase one and use it underwater, you will be disappointed.

Ther is a design flaw with the aspect of the lenses, so underwater...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By silmarillion

Tundra, I think you need to give that boy a bump...

Tundra, I think you need to give that boy a bump in his allowance! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
10-31-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,946
Posted By silmarillion

That's an awesome Mad Maxx bike! You should see...

That's an awesome Mad Maxx bike! You should see if you can find some of those spike studs you can drill into your helmet. That would be bad arse! Urban commando bike...
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