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Forum: Winter Cycling
07-12-16, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,631
Posted By xtrajack

I generally use studded tires. I have been in...

I generally use studded tires.
I have been in conditions (snow packing into the spaces between the blocks/studs,) where the studded tires were next to useless.
If the studs can't get to the road,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-12-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,834
Posted By xtrajack

I could see that working in my particular...

I could see that working in my particular situtation. I have trekking/butterfly bars on my rig. I would need to void the warranty, because of my Winkku turn signals. I think a small handwarmer...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
Posted By xtrajack

Unfortunately my preferred side visibility option...

Unfortunately my preferred side visibility option is no longer available; Down Low Glow.
Forum: Commuting
04-27-14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,460
Posted By xtrajack

I have 2 vintage Bell Tourlite helmets, one for...

I have 2 vintage Bell Tourlite helmets, one for summer, and one for winter. The only difference is the vents are taped on the winter helmet,
Forum: Commuting
04-25-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,903
Posted By xtrajack

I live in a fairly small town, where my bike and...

I live in a fairly small town, where my bike and I are well known, by the LEO's, and most of the business owners in the area. One of the advantages of owning an Xtracycle in a smallish town.
I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-14, 03:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,060
Posted By xtrajack

This.

This.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,968
Posted By xtrajack

I carry a lot more than I need to: a set of...

I carry a lot more than I need to:

a set of allen wrenches
set of combination wrenches
Park MTB-3 multi tool
chain tool
cassette removal tool
bottom bracket tool
chain whip
crank tool
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,147
Posted By xtrajack

I have a few, I wouldn't say my bike is sticker...

I have a few, I wouldn't say my bike is sticker bombed, just personalized.

I have removed/covered all original manufacturer/model stickers. Like one of the posters above, I'm not getting paid to...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By xtrajack

I have a few decorations on my bike. I have home...

I have a few decorations on my bike. I have home made streamers, a Snoopy (as a World War I flying ace) figure on my stem, a Magician tarot card on my down tube, a pentagram on my stem cap, and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,908
Posted By xtrajack

Another vote for the above. I lucked out...

Another vote for the above.

I lucked out when I went that route back in the early 80's. I bought my first bike as an adult, (I didn't know thing one about bicycles, except how to ride one) kind...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,481
Posted By xtrajack

I used 3 zip ties to reduce the clearance. I...

I used 3 zip ties to reduce the clearance. I used one from the mounting bolt to the hanger on the fender, and one on each side of the fork leg to the hanger. The one from the bolt to hanger reduces...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-14, 05:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,768
Posted By xtrajack

I have an SKS Chainboard installed on my...

I have an SKS Chainboard installed on my Xtracycle with a 3x8 drivetrain.
I managed to luck out, hard, in that I had no installation issues.
I think that it may be due to the fact that I ordered...
Forum: Touring
03-14-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,175
Posted By xtrajack

I had one on my Ross Professional Gran Tour II,...

I had one on my Ross Professional Gran Tour II, back in '81, I usually carried about 15 pounds on each side, on a daily basis, for about four years.
Installation was easy, I didn't have the mounts...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-14, 01:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,439
Posted By xtrajack

My pet peeve(s) are, in no particular order; ...

My pet peeve(s) are, in no particular order;
Salmon
Ninjas
Folks (over the age of 12) riding their bicycles on the sidewalk
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-14, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By xtrajack

I would back that project if it worked well at...

I would back that project if it worked well at night.
I installed a Hero Go Pro on my Xtracycle's snapdeck. Unfortunately, it didn't work well at night.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,142
Posted By xtrajack

I have been very happy with my BB7's on my...

I have been very happy with my BB7's on my Xtracycle.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,402
Posted By xtrajack

I work third shift, so all my rides into work are...

I work third shift, so all my rides into work are in the dark.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,627
Posted By xtrajack

I generally take it easy, leaving early enough so...

I generally take it easy, leaving early enough so that I don't have to push it. The days that I leave late and have to push it, I don't seem to enjoy the ride as much.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,710
Posted By xtrajack

I am in the same position this year, myself. I...

I am in the same position this year, myself. I haven't ridden any where near as many miles (commutes) this winter, as in previous ones.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,283
Posted By xtrajack

I was using my rear (disc) brake as a drag brake...

I was using my rear (disc) brake as a drag brake earlier this winter to keep from building up too much speed on an icy downhill run, when all of a sudden I had nothing happening back there.

Turns...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,365
Posted By xtrajack

I actually wound up doing both. I got the helmet...

I actually wound up doing both. I got the helmet about three years, before I got my bike. Rode about a year before my wife and I took the Traffic 101 class (in 2009). Scored 80% on the written...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-14, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,474
Posted By xtrajack

Sounds like a winner to me. That is probably...

Sounds like a winner to me. That is probably what I would do. I don't have any short people to ride with.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 11,466
Posted By xtrajack

I guess I would fall into the stereotype. I have...

I guess I would fall into the stereotype. I have a G.E.D. and I work as a third shift janitor in a plastic cutlery factory.
Forum: Commuting
01-14-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,735
Posted By xtrajack

Not in the real world.

Not in the real world.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-14, 06:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
Posted By xtrajack

I just stuff mine into the road side Dummy Bag. ...

I just stuff mine into the road side Dummy Bag.

If I didn't have an Xtracycle, I would probably use a milk crate ziptied to the rack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,588
Posted By xtrajack

Helmet mounted Take A Look. FTW.

Helmet mounted Take A Look. FTW.
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 12:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,354
Posted By xtrajack

I figured that if there was moisture in there,...

I figured that if there was moisture in there, then there was a possibility for the mechanism to freeze.
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 12:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,354
Posted By xtrajack

In the late 70's-early 80's, I had a Ross...

In the late 70's-early 80's, I had a Ross Professional Gran Tour II, with stem mounted Shimano Fingertip friction shifters, I loved the way they worked.
Fast forward to 2008. Hadn't rode since '85...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,367
Posted By xtrajack

A set of Revolights that would work with a 26"...

A set of Revolights that would work with a 26" wheel, on a Xtracycle. Talk about wishful thinking.
Forum: Commuting
01-06-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By xtrajack

I believe that I was using a polypro baselayer,...

I believe that I was using a polypro baselayer, thermal, bottoms with my Cahartt work pants on the bottom. On the top I was wearing the polypro top, thermal top, t-shirt, insulated shirt-jack, and a...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By xtrajack

I have been using a J&G breathable rain jacket...

I have been using a J&G breathable rain jacket (with layers underneath) and Rainmates rain chaps as my weather shell for the last 5 years with acceptable results. Total cost of the shell layer...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,632
Posted By xtrajack

In the early 80's I used bread bags over my wool...

In the early 80's I used bread bags over my wool socks, seemed to work ok.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-14, 11:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,156
Posted By xtrajack

My wife is very tolerant of my bike habit. She...

My wife is very tolerant of my bike habit. She worries more about me riding than I do. She doesn't mind me spending money on my bike, she just would rather I didn't ride it --especially since the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 952
Posted By xtrajack

The first bike I bought as an adult, I bought on...

The first bike I bought as an adult, I bought on a whim at a pawn shop for $75. I didn't know thing one about bicycles (at the time). I lucked out and got one that fit me and also was decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,289
Posted By xtrajack

I pushed out the pin and pushed it back in when I...

I pushed out the pin and pushed it back in when I built my X, (in 08). I had to join two chains together to get the length that I needed. Put over 3k miles on it, never had any issues. When the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,434
Posted By xtrajack

Rode into a parked car once (in '80 or 81).

Rode into a parked car once (in '80 or 81).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,075
Posted By xtrajack

My LBS (where I bought my donor bike, for my...

My LBS (where I bought my donor bike, for my Xtracycle) isn't actually geared for utility/commuter cyclists. Most of the items that I want, they have to order, then, I have to wait two weeks until...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By xtrajack

I didn't link anything, I have noticed similar...

I didn't link anything, I have noticed similar links when I am not logged in as well. I only click on links that that I can tell were included by the people posting.

I am talking about the rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,773
Posted By xtrajack

I have actually worn out a couple of sets of...

I have actually worn out a couple of sets of jockey wheels. It usually takes a couple of years for me to do that.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By xtrajack

Bulls eye jockey wheels worth it???

I saw some Bullseye jockey wheels on the 'bay, starting at about $45. I can get the standard issue plastic/resin ones for about a quarter of that.
Hence, my quandry. Do the Bullseye ones last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-13, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,773
Posted By xtrajack

Bulls eye jockey wheels worth it???

I saw some Bullseye jockey wheels on the 'bay, starting at about $45. I can get the standard issue plastic/resin ones for about a quarter of that.
Hence, my quandry. Do the Bullseye ones last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,817
Posted By xtrajack

My Xtracycle got new Surly Dummy bags, and a new...

My Xtracycle got new Surly Dummy bags, and a new battery for the Down Low Glow. Probably for its'/her birthday it/she will get a new battery for the E-assist.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 872
Posted By xtrajack

True that.

True that.
Forum: Commuting
12-23-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,615
Posted By xtrajack

It sounds to me like the OP is looking for some...

It sounds to me like the OP is looking for some sort of "Bashguard" as opposed to something like a Chainboard?

I installed a Chainboard on my Xtracycle. My goal was to reduce the amount of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,047
Posted By xtrajack

I used colored duct tape instead of reflective...

I used colored duct tape instead of reflective tape to cover the original color of my xtracycle. I would have used reflective tape, except that I couldn't find purple reflective tape, or reflective...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,650
Posted By xtrajack

I usually play in the commuting, winter, utility,...

I usually play in the commuting, winter, utility, and the car free sub forums. Sometimes I lurk in P&R, I am not well enough informed to play there, so I just lurk there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-13, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By xtrajack

I tell folks that I wouldn't have the bike that I...

I tell folks that I wouldn't have the bike that I have if it wasn't for the internet.

I heard about the Xtracycle Free Radical online. I decided that I wanted one. I bought my donor bike at the...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-12-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,049
Posted By xtrajack

I have worked third shift, (11:00 PM-7:00) going...

I have worked third shift, (11:00 PM-7:00) going on twenty-five years (in April). The last five I have been car light. I haven't noticed any insurmountable issues.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,143
Posted By xtrajack

Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-07-13, 05:48 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,535
Posted By xtrajack

+1

+1
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