Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: TheNormanRider
Showing results 1 to 50 of 89
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-27-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By TheNormanRider

We put GlowRiders on our tandem. Here's a link to...

We put GlowRiders on our tandem. Here's a link to them on Amazon:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-17, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,770
Posted By TheNormanRider

The Thule Insta Gater is the best device to...

The Thule Insta Gater is the best device to transport your bike upright in the bed of a pu truck.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-06-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By TheNormanRider

1. Have you had any issues after taking delivery...

1. Have you had any issues after taking delivery on your ebike that required you to send it back?

The brake control sensor malfunctioned on my e-bike during the early days of ownership. Took...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

62F this morning with a strong southern wind. Wet...

62F this morning with a strong southern wind. Wet roads from some overnight showers, but other than that the ride to work was uneventful. Leaving home at 5:30 am is proving to be the sweet spot, even...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-17, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,843
Posted By TheNormanRider

Do you still have that old Walmart bike so you...

Do you still have that old Walmart bike so you can do a test run of the route? If so, try it out and see how well you do. A mid-level hybrid bike should suffice, just add rack and fenders, plus...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,631
Posted By TheNormanRider

I commute on a Class 2 e-bike, and if it wasn't...

I commute on a Class 2 e-bike, and if it wasn't for that I probably wouldn't be bike commuting. Sure I'd still ride one of my conventional bikes during the weekend, but it's really nice going to and...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

43F w/a calm 7 mph wind. First time back on the...

43F w/a calm 7 mph wind. First time back on the bike since the end of January. It's good to be bike commuting again! Uneventful ride in, which I won't complain about. Somehow over the past several...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Tundra_Man: Thanks! I need a new rear rim, so now...

Tundra_Man: Thanks! I need a new rear rim, so now riding the beater bike, GMC Denali, until I can afford the repair.

39F this morning, with a slight N/NW breeze. Uneventful ride to the office, but...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

No ride today. Crashed on the way home yesterday...

No ride today. Crashed on the way home yesterday afternoon and the rear wheel got out of true big time. So the ebike is in the shop right now and I'll probably be picking it up in a few hours....
Forum: Commuting
01-30-17, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

37F w/hazy skies and light, cold wind. Traffic...

37F w/hazy skies and light, cold wind. Traffic very thin, but I had started the commute earlier than usual. Came across 2 other cyclists out on the road, the first of which didn't really seem to know...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,342
Posted By TheNormanRider

That's a nice bike, the Trek FX 3. Going to need...

That's a nice bike, the Trek FX 3. Going to need to add some fenders and a rack to it. Panniers have proven invaluable to me, but those are just for suggestion. Ride what you're comfortable with....
Forum: Commuting
01-25-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Holy crap, dude, hope you're all right. What an...

Holy crap, dude, hope you're all right. What an ass for doing that! Cagers can be so oblivious.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

34F with a moderate northern wind. I'm on the...

34F with a moderate northern wind. I'm on the Denali today and that wind slowed me down enough to add 15 more minutes to the commute. Gotta remind myself how much I love the e-bike, but also need to...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

@noglider - I remembered, so here is the footage....

@noglider - I remembered, so here is the footage. Some cagers just gotta be second to the red light.

https://youtu.be/9p3F2c9vUIw
Forum: Commuting
01-24-17, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,200
Posted By TheNormanRider

I concur with mcours2006 - I'd walk that...

I concur with mcours2006 - I'd walk that distance. Since you're at a university town, though, finding a beater bike on Craigslist oughta be easy enough. The kids at OU are always putting a bike or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,906
Posted By TheNormanRider

If it's just to be a commuter bike, I'd take the...

If it's just to be a commuter bike, I'd take the $400 to my LBS and buy a brand new Giant Escape 3, and then get the necessary accessories with the money left over. The Specialized, however, may be...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Thanks, noglider. Such a rare instance of bad...

Thanks, noglider. Such a rare instance of bad behavior from a cager here, but I'm sure you New Yorkers got it way worse than us. If I remember later tonight I'll post footage of the incident here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,739
Posted By TheNormanRider

Our local Michelangelo's Coffee and Wine Bar in...

Our local Michelangelo's Coffee and Wine Bar in downtown Norman ain't too bad.
Forum: Commuting
01-24-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

45F with a light wind from the south. Forgot to...

45F with a light wind from the south. Forgot to refill my water bottle but I hydrate before leaving home anyway. Caught the train a mile from the front door, no biggie. However, less than a mile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-17, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,856
Posted By TheNormanRider

Ah, right, my bad! It only shows last known...

Ah, right, my bad! It only shows last known location of the item it's with. Sorry for that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,856
Posted By TheNormanRider

Maybe use a Tile? ...

Maybe use a Tile?

https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/
Forum: Commuting
01-23-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

32F this morning with almost no wind! Got a...

32F this morning with almost no wind! Got a slightly earlier-than-usual start to the commute, so I made it to the office by 6:30 am. Uneventful ride in, just how it should be. Really liking my Lumos...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,748
Posted By TheNormanRider

1) Fitness - I was doing nothing to work out...

1) Fitness - I was doing nothing to work out before I started cycling. I have gotten a bit fit, but more importantly than that I get energized on the days I ride. When I don't ride I feel like a...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

32F, or was it 31, this morning, a very calm...

32F, or was it 31, this morning, a very calm wind, and cloudy skies. I felt unmotivated to ride for some reason, and the cold really got to me. Even after the 10 mile ride I still felt chilly;...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-17, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

46F with a 15 mph south wind. Made this morning's...

46F with a 15 mph south wind. Made this morning's commute the maiden voyage of my new Denali bike. For being a cheap POS bike, according to many here and around the Interwebs, it rode really well. I...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

55F this morning w/a 20-25 mph south wind. It...

55F this morning w/a 20-25 mph south wind. It wasn't bad since I'm going north, but the few times when I had to travel west I could feel it. Hopefully the wind subsides or changes direction so I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,413
Posted By TheNormanRider

Thank you for the education! I'm very much a n00b...

Thank you for the education! I'm very much a n00b still.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,534
Posted By TheNormanRider

I get stressed while driving because drivers here...

I get stressed while driving because drivers here are really bad. Bike commuting to work always makes me feel energized and better prepared to handle a day at the office. When I have to drive in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,413
Posted By TheNormanRider

Before this thread started I didn't even know...

Before this thread started I didn't even know about belt driven bikes. Are belts equal to, or better than, chains? It sounds like there'd be less maintenance involved.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Drove today because there were still some icy...

Drove today because there were still some icy spots, but today's warm temps of 50F+ should get rid of them all. Didn't ride Thursday last week because it was stupid cold, and Friday the office closed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,198
Posted By TheNormanRider

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B73T0Mqv2Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B73T0Mqv2Q
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,064
Posted By TheNormanRider

Good luck with your plan, DaveQ24! E-biking is a...

Good luck with your plan, DaveQ24! E-biking is a great way to commute. I have a 10-mile ride one-way and it's a blast with the electric assist. While doable with a conventional bike, I have more fun...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

23F w/clear skies and a 12 mph north wind....

23F w/clear skies and a 12 mph north wind. Coldest ride to date! Very uneventful as there is little traffic on the roads. Not sure if lots of people are still on vacation or if it's because Oklahoma...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-17, 02:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,360
Posted By TheNormanRider

I started bike commuting in May and am still...

I started bike commuting in May and am still working on experience. For 2016 I logged 1,189 miles on the e-bike commuter alone. Unknown how many miles on the Specialized or my now-gone Schwinn...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-17, 12:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,552
Posted By TheNormanRider

The answer to your question, based on my...

The answer to your question, based on my experience, is NO. I use an e-bike to commute to work, but I still love my conventional bikes just as well. I ride my Specialized on the weekends; the e-bike...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Hi; yes, I only use my IZip e-bike for commuting....

Hi; yes, I only use my IZip e-bike for commuting. I've put 1,200 miles on it to date (bought it end of April '16). Bad weather and laziness are the only two things that stop me from riding some days....
Forum: Commuting
01-03-17, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,045
Posted By TheNormanRider

Happy New Year, everyone! First commute, and...

Happy New Year, everyone! First commute, and ride, of 2017 this morning. 43F and a mist in the air that got everything nice and damp. Lost visibility through my riding glasses after about 3 miles and...
Forum: Southwest
01-03-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By TheNormanRider

I rode east of Norman one time and wow, did those...

I rode east of Norman one time and wow, did those little hills break me down quick! Lake Hefner and the Oklahoma River trails are great places to ride, and I usually get out there about every other...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

32F this morning, with a partly cloudy sky and...

32F this morning, with a partly cloudy sky and very obscured moon. Light winds out of the north made the ride to work a bit colder, although I think my top layer wasn't quite right. Hoping to correct...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-16, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

Thinking about putting the bike up for the...

Thinking about putting the bike up for the season. 22F this morning; the cold front came in late yesterday afternoon. I don't know how the cold feels to y'all in other parts of the country, but here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,291
Posted By TheNormanRider

I average about 16 mph on my ebike. Very easy to...

I average about 16 mph on my ebike. Very easy to keep a steady speed on flat terrain, and the electric assist stays on lowest setting so I can work my cranking skills.
Forum: Commuting
12-06-16, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

43F with cloud coverage that obscured a view of...

43F with cloud coverage that obscured a view of the stars. Winds from the north were blowing hardcore, making me glad to own an ebike for a commuter. The wind was strong enough, however, to slow me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,736
Posted By TheNormanRider

I had a fellow cyclist call out his pass on the...

I had a fellow cyclist call out his pass on the MUP a while back, and it startled me that I veered off my line and almost got in front of him. Think he understood what had transpired, and later I...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

28F this morning, with surprisingly clear skies...

28F this morning, with surprisingly clear skies and brilliant stars. Wind was very slight, but not bothersome in the least. I could feel the cold, and was tempted to sleep in some and just drive, but...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-16, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

32F this morning and virtually no wind which is...

32F this morning and virtually no wind which is highly unusual for Oklahoma. Got a slightly late start out the door, about 15 minutes after my normal departure time. Not sure if it was just my...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

41F this morning, light wind. Overslept so I...

41F this morning, light wind. Overslept so I ended up driving to work so I could make it on time. I'll be back on the bike tomorrow. In the meantime, I'll take advantage of the vehicle and go get a...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-16, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

59F this morning, but it felt colder. A light...

59F this morning, but it felt colder. A light wind but not too bad. I haven't commuted on the bike to work for a while, almost a week. Felt good when I got in to the office. No incidents today, and...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-16, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

I wimped out today. Woke up and checked the...

I wimped out today. Woke up and checked the weather app: 39F. Nope, I said, not doing it today. Haven't got cold weather gear yet. Really need to get to shopping. So I drove, went to Starbucks, then...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

53F this morning with a northern wind. Took a...

53F this morning with a northern wind. Took a different route to work for the first time ever, but I think I'm going to stick with the usual since it seemed to take longer. Came upon a lady cyclist...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,842
Posted By TheNormanRider

59F with a slight breeze from the north to make...

59F with a slight breeze from the north to make it feel a bit cooler. Wore my long sleeve base layer, but went in shorts anyway. Uneventful ride to work. I managed a small victory at the intersection...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 89
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.