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Forum: Commuting
02-27-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,106
Posted By mrleft2000

Actually you're wrong. Throw in some science...

Actually you're wrong. Throw in some science words that don't match reality... Look it up. See I can play this game too.

Next time you're patching, leave an edge of the patch unglued. Then use...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,106
Posted By mrleft2000

You do realize that there is no vulcanizing...

You do realize that there is no vulcanizing occurring right? There is no exothermic or endothermic reaction going on. Everything is already rubber. At best this is fraudulent misrepresentation to...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-16, 03:01 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,106
Posted By mrleft2000

There is no such thing as vulcanizing fluid; it...

There is no such thing as vulcanizing fluid; it is rubber cement. Vulcanizing is the process that latex is heated with sulfur to turned into rubber. 1) Neither heat nor sulfur are involved in...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,989
Posted By mrleft2000

Most people have fond memories of bike riding as...

Most people have fond memories of bike riding as a child. However, if you were to slap an odometer on those bikes, we'd see that most kids just putz around their neighborhood and might ride a bike...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,451
Posted By mrleft2000

Actually, re-reading your post, I don't think we...

Actually, re-reading your post, I don't think we have the same bags. My mistake, my walmart only carries one set of schwinn panniers that happen to be $24.99 regular price.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-14, 11:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,451
Posted By mrleft2000

I have these panniers you're talking about. I...

I have these panniers you're talking about. I got them on clearance for $15 and used one for about 3000 miles including a tour through the C&O and GAP. The hangers tore off when I overloaded it...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-13, 12:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 33,499
Posted By mrleft2000

2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super. ...

2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/schwinn/schwinn_letour_super.htm

It comes stock with 28 mm tires and has room for fenders. If going for wider, the fork will...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,755
Posted By mrleft2000

You will probably want some tire levers in your...

You will probably want some tire levers in your repair kit; they are about $1 each and you will want at least 2. The lack of tire levers in your kit leads me to believe you have not repaired a tire...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,742
Posted By mrleft2000

If the motorcycle chain lube isn't too thick,...

If the motorcycle chain lube isn't too thick, it's probably fine to use.
Forum: Commuting
06-23-13, 07:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,454
Posted By mrleft2000

Am I the only one who has a can of soda during...

Am I the only one who has a can of soda during breakfast?
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By mrleft2000

Of course it takes less energy to move a 1kg mass...

Of course it takes less energy to move a 1kg mass versus a 3kg mass. That's not what I was saying. I was saying the difference factor to roll a 3 kg mass versus a 1 kg is less than the difference...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By mrleft2000

I've always found 35cals/mile on a hybrid and...

I've always found 35cals/mile on a hybrid and 30cals/mile on a road bike to be a good estimate. That's assuming I'm giving a decent effort. I think weight is less of factor for cycling as it is for...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,017
Posted By mrleft2000

C'mon guys some of us commute because we're cheap...

C'mon guys some of us commute because we're cheap bastards. I'm not going to lay down $50-60 for a tire. Does anyone have anecdotal tests of puncture resistant tires in the $20-$35 range?
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,101
Posted By mrleft2000

Aside from what is on my portable multi-tool, the...

Aside from what is on my portable multi-tool, the only bike specific tool I've bought is a crank puller and a freewheel puller. Those totaled about $15 for the park-tool version. I bought this...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,981
Posted By mrleft2000

I once put a 700x38 kenda kourier tire on the...

I once put a 700x38 kenda kourier tire on the back of my carbon road bike. It ran just as fast as the 700x25 continental ultra sport that I normally run.

The lack of knobbiness of the tire is...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By mrleft2000

We wouldn't keep doing it if it sucked. I...

We wouldn't keep doing it if it sucked.


I actually like commuting more than any other kind of riding. It gives me about 10 times more purpose than any other kind of riding.

A carradice is...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,603
Posted By mrleft2000

I've never rode a pasela but I just wanted to...

I've never rode a pasela but I just wanted to say, the Ribmo has got to have the worse rolling resistance I have ever ridden. To be fair, I have also never ridden marathons, gator skins, or...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,483
Posted By mrleft2000

I paid for my expensive bike with gas savings...

I paid for my expensive bike with gas savings from riding my beater bike. So even if it's gone, it's been paid for. It'll become less stressful to own it, once you get your money's worth out of it....
Forum: Commuting
06-01-13, 02:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,896
Posted By mrleft2000

That Vilano is actually a horrible price for...

That Vilano is actually a horrible price for cheap bikes. It's pretty much no better than a GMC Denali and those go for $160 new, usually $100 on craigslist. If you're not hung up on having...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-13, 01:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,954
Posted By mrleft2000

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet. But you...

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet. But you did buy the correct size for you right? That is a large frame bike, so you should be about 5'9" - 6'1" to ride it.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-13, 12:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,559
Posted By mrleft2000

A neighbor throws away a tidy cat litter bucket...

A neighbor throws away a tidy cat litter bucket every recycle day. I'm sure anyone can scavenge for buckets if they need them; no need to base you purchase decision on container.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,954
Posted By mrleft2000

It seems like you're going to need Look clipless...

It seems like you're going to need Look clipless shoes or swap out the pedals for some platforms. The frame is aluminum and the fork is carbon.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,283
Posted By mrleft2000

I heard CigTech does that kind of distance daily...

I heard CigTech does that kind of distance daily but he only spends 3 hrs doing it.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-13, 04:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,182
Posted By mrleft2000

Given their 4 offerings, it feels like there...

Given their 4 offerings, it feels like there should be a page 2 with a bakfiet on it
Forum: Commuting
05-17-13, 04:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,182
Posted By mrleft2000

That's got to be the most old-timey looking ad...

That's got to be the most old-timey looking ad for a currently available bike
Forum: Commuting
05-16-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,964
Posted By mrleft2000

If you can get over your qualms about BD, if you...

If you can get over your qualms about BD, if you want the most bike for your buck, they have a sister site bikeisland.com. They sell parts through that site as well as a "scratch and dent" bike...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,371
Posted By mrleft2000

Just one to get my shirt. I could hit up another...

Just one to get my shirt. I could hit up another one along the way but I feel bad that I'm too cheap to join the area bike association that's helping to pay for this.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,637
Posted By mrleft2000

17 miles in 1 hour wall time would be...

17 miles in 1 hour wall time would be challenging. On my best bike (which is a 2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super) I can do 15 mph wall time on northern virginia hills. I average about 1 traffic light per...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-13, 01:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,074
Posted By mrleft2000

Just to toss around stereotypes, being relatively...

Just to toss around stereotypes, being relatively young, an engineer, and asian, I was afforded at least 3 odd characteristic tokens. Given that I used them all up well before I started bike...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,393
Posted By mrleft2000

You can "fold" a wire bead tire into a 9-10 inch...

You can "fold" a wire bead tire into a 9-10 inch diameter ring
Forum: Commuting
01-22-13, 02:12 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,444
Posted By mrleft2000

C'mon guys DSBs are cool. Just say it with me. ...

C'mon guys DSBs are cool. Just say it with me. My favorite bike is my 2010 Schwinn Trailway. It has over 4000 miles on it. I even chose it for my C&O+GAP tour. Didn't have any problems other...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,547
Posted By mrleft2000

TMobile Pay As You Go will let you put a sim into...

TMobile Pay As You Go will let you put a sim into any unlocked phone. The plan doesn't even have a rate for data service. I've used it on a first generation iphone for over 4 years. However, this...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,547
Posted By mrleft2000

1) You always have to pay for incoming SMS in the...

1) You always have to pay for incoming SMS in the US. That's just how it is, you won't find any cell service that offers it for free. If you don't want spam SMS, you can call them to have them...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,394
Posted By mrleft2000

Even if it looks too dark, you could try to use...

Even if it looks too dark, you could try to use photoshop/gimp to brighten a photo enough to read the license.
Forum: Commuting
10-17-12, 02:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,585
Posted By mrleft2000

Get your license as early as possible even if...

Get your license as early as possible even if you're not going to use it. When it comes time to buy a car and insurance, insurance companies will look at when/how long you've had your license. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-12, 10:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,404
Posted By mrleft2000

This is Northern Virginia/DC and an underground...

This is Northern Virginia/DC and an underground garage with access cards and security cameras and a garage door that lowers after hours. You're in Kentucky. Not implying anything about your area,...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,404
Posted By mrleft2000

Seriously, no one wants your bike accessories...

Seriously, no one wants your bike accessories other than perhaps other cyclists. Even then, they wouldn't be able to ride in with them given the likelihood of running into you one morning. Just...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-12, 02:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,140
Posted By mrleft2000

40's is probably too warm for a balaclava. 20's...

40's is probably too warm for a balaclava. 20's and 30's, at those temps I usually have it pulled down under my mouth. There's no point in making breathing harder if you don't have to. A balaclava...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,095
Posted By mrleft2000

Maybe you should try wearing pants. It will keep...

Maybe you should try wearing pants. It will keep more wind out.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,363
Posted By mrleft2000

For a seat bag, any chinese crap is sufficient. ...

For a seat bag, any chinese crap is sufficient. For the torque levels used on bikes, chinese crap tools are also sufficient. If you only need chinese quality stuff, the easiest place to get them...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,572
Posted By mrleft2000

I'm not sure about anywhere else and I'm not even...

I'm not sure about anywhere else and I'm not even going to look this up but I'm pretty sure, it is way windier during the winter.
Forum: Commuting
09-16-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,864
Posted By mrleft2000

Add 15 degrees to the temperature outside and...

Add 15 degrees to the temperature outside and dress for that temperature. Once it hits 55 degrees, you should not have to sweat or shower afterwards. If you have to concern yourself about sweat...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,464
Posted By mrleft2000

I think first you have to truly identify if this...

I think first you have to truly identify if this coworker is a "friend", "colleague", or "bully" and what his real intentions were. If a bully, you have to stand up to him otherwise you will look...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By mrleft2000

Yeah you can ride on the sidewalk in Virginia...

Yeah you can ride on the sidewalk in Virginia except in the city of Alexandria, of course you have to bunny hop from the milled road at each road crossing.

The more ideal commuting bike though...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By mrleft2000

I too have a department store hybrid along with a...

I too have a department store hybrid along with a 2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super. The Le Tour is great and all, but having the Le Tour has really made me appreciate the hybrid more. While the grass...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,775
Posted By mrleft2000

Schwinn Trailway sold at Target. It has a 450...

Schwinn Trailway sold at Target. It has a 450 chainstay; has a huge turning radius the first time I road it. Then again, it's probably a little heavier than a touring bike, unless you upgrade out...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,131
Posted By mrleft2000

Yellow-green reflective vest. Reflective tape on...

Yellow-green reflective vest. Reflective tape on the helmet and bike, along with a rear blinky and front SSC-P7 light.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,525
Posted By mrleft2000

I do not follow professional cycling and I do not...

I do not follow professional cycling and I do not know all of the back stories behind this. So I would treat my opinion as a representative of the general public. And in my opinion, I cannot see...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,785
Posted By mrleft2000

One of my friends accounts that she started her...

One of my friends accounts that she started her class one day in biking clothes when she got caught waiting for the bridge. She's not a morning exercise person, so I think most days she takes the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 01:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
Posted By mrleft2000

Gatorskins, Armadillos, Marathon Supremes,...

Gatorskins, Armadillos, Marathon Supremes, Ribmos; they're all of similar ilk. You'll find people who swear by one over the others, but really just get whatever is carried by your local shop and has...
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