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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,394
Posted By cpf_carrot

For what it's worth I've been riding a 2013 DB...

For what it's worth I've been riding a 2013 DB Century 4 Carbon, this is before they introduced disc brakes to the lineup. It rides great, absorbs bumps and road noise like a champ, and feels good at...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,279
Posted By cpf_carrot

Microfiber towels always smell gross pretty quick...

Microfiber towels always smell gross pretty quick because they are synthetic.

A 100% cotton Turkish towel, or peshtemal, is lightweight, dries fast, is full-size and nice against the skin to wipe...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,632
Posted By cpf_carrot

I have a Tubus Disco on my Straggler. The disc...

I have a Tubus Disco on my Straggler. The disc brake caliper is set up in the same way and the rack fits perfectly. Not the cheapest option however.
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-29-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
Posted By cpf_carrot

I use the Talus Coldavenger for winter...

I use the Talus Coldavenger for winter mountaineering and cycling if it is *really* cold out. I find it too warm to wear until the icicles form but afterwards it helps heaps. If you wear glasses it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-17-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By cpf_carrot

I have a good lighting system already. As...

I have a good lighting system already.

As for the MTB, besides the general dislike for mountain geometry on road I am concerned about the seals on the front suspension getting messed up by salt,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-17-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By cpf_carrot

These are all really good specifics that I wanted...

These are all really good specifics that I wanted to hear about. Do you prefer the flat bars because of the braking hand position?


I am not sure. I don't expect to be riding too much in snow,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-17-14, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By cpf_carrot

Luckily I've lots of experience with winter...

Luckily I've lots of experience with winter elsewhere (ice climbing, winter camping & skiing) so I am not concerned on the clothes front. I just don't want to put a lot of money into a winter bike. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-16-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By cpf_carrot

Help me pick a winter bike?

It's the middle of summer and I'm thinking of winter already. I usually stop riding when the roads turn to slush and ice but this year I want to ride through the winter. Here's the info:

My budget...
Forum: Northeast
05-04-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,087
Posted By cpf_carrot

I just wore coldgear Underarmour. It kept me...

I just wore coldgear Underarmour. It kept me warm, but not dry. Like a wetsuit.
Forum: Northeast
05-04-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,519
Posted By cpf_carrot

Don't know what all the complaints are about but...

Don't know what all the complaints are about but I started maybe 3 blocks from the starting line and by the end I was zipping through the crowd at a pretty decent clip. Only walked a couple times and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,065
Posted By cpf_carrot

I just got a Windsor Clockwork and I put on a...

I just got a Windsor Clockwork and I put on a Formula 18T cog and Dura-Ace lockring on for $18. Since I wanted brakes (at least for the front) and drop bars this ended up being the cheapest option...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,279
Posted By cpf_carrot

Mostly cheapies here at SUNY. Very few fixed. All...

Mostly cheapies here at SUNY. Very few fixed. All of the fixed I've seen are track bikes, not conversions. We have a decent amount of dedicated bikers here, and we have a bike repair club. I keep my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,192
Posted By cpf_carrot

I used to ride with a serious skater... he'd...

I used to ride with a serious skater... he'd regularly achieve speeds around 20mph and higher. Skaters are very agile, but only when moving. In dealing with skaters you have to remember that they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-10-08, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By cpf_carrot

The article gets several things wrong: The...

The article gets several things wrong:
The Beast 2 is actually a HID torch, with dual modes, high brightness with HID and lower brightness with a ring of LED's embedded in the reflector.
It also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,003
Posted By cpf_carrot

Well, Dick's Sporting Goods had a pair for $30...

Well, Dick's Sporting Goods had a pair for $30 that I tried on and seemed to fit well, so I picked those up. I've worn them on two extended rides and they are pretty comfortable, no qualms. Thanks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,003
Posted By cpf_carrot

Bike shorts?

I'm looking at getting bike shorts for when I go riding longer distances, but I'm having a hard time making sense of it all. There are a lot of options and not much specific as to what I should look...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,808
Posted By cpf_carrot

I have an Inform R on my MTB. I'm probably going...

I have an Inform R on my MTB. I'm probably going to get another for an older road bike that I just acquired. I think it's pretty comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By cpf_carrot

I usually have a cable that I can loop through my...

I usually have a cable that I can loop through my wheels into my U-Lock and if I'm with someone else I can usually loop it through some part of their bike as well. Works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Good point. The thought never even crossed my...

Good point. The thought never even crossed my mind! I'll remember this for the future. But for now, I am happily reunited with my Trek.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Day 8 Honeymoon is over. The freehub...

Day 8
Honeymoon is over. The freehub catastrophically failed while I was in the middle of an intersection. The ratcheting mechanism no longer ratchets, rendering the bike no more useful for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep an eye out for...

Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep an eye out for a shifty looking cyclist in NYC.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Arc is back with an updated version of the AAA...

Arc is back with an updated version of the AAA light. 10+ lumens instead of the 3+ lumens of the older models without any loss in runtime due to updated LED's. They are also introducing a new pocket...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

It does cost way more than the bike... The little...

It does cost way more than the bike... The little McLux PD-S has been my constant and faithful companion for over two years now and to say it has come in handy a few times is an understatement. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 11:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Day 3 I'm starting to lose steam. I'm not...

Day 3
I'm starting to lose steam. I'm not really used to biking long distances over consecutive days, nor am I used to riding a "bike" that doesn't let me extend my legs fully or switch gears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

7WR is a favorite of mine. Small enough to be...

7WR is a favorite of mine. Small enough to be convenient to carry and large enough to tackle most tasks at hand. I don't have a 10WR but that will have to be corrected soon.

I would have sprung...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

I know how to do some maintenance, like adjusting...

I know how to do some maintenance, like adjusting derailleurs and brakes, but I hadn't had the tools I'd needed to adjust them myself at the time (needed Vice Grips or a wrench and pliers). The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

I can't say I'm fond of the idea of replacing the...

I can't say I'm fond of the idea of replacing the caliper. It'll cost money, and more than likely a significant fraction of what I paid for this thing that I'm dumping in a week and a half.

As...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,836
Posted By cpf_carrot

I use a flashlight and Twofish lockblocks. More...

I use a flashlight and Twofish lockblocks. More often than not it is a Fenix L2D but there are others I use occasionally too, over your budget, though. Something to keep in mind is that they perform...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By cpf_carrot

They are certainly no LBS but they are better...

They are certainly no LBS but they are better than x-marts and toy stores. For one, they are better than Sports Authority with respect to parts and accessories, as well as other sporting goods. The...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-12-08, 03:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,402
Posted By cpf_carrot

DX is pretty reliable... but I would rather have...

DX is pretty reliable... but I would rather have Twofish lockblocks which are more durable and a little more versatile. I use Twofish lockblocks for flashlights of all sorts of sizes (barring...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 02:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By cpf_carrot

Tales of a dirt-cheap BSO

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I'm in Santa Monica, CA for two weeks. Since I don't have a driver's license (I'm from the city) and I'm on a tight budget, I decide to get a Bike-Shaped Object. I figure, even a BSO can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-08, 12:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

Yes, it was brand new. I have never had the...

Yes, it was brand new. I have never had the pedals turn or the chain go slack, however.



It is in fact cold out. However this problem was somewhat intermittent even before the winter rolled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

Is this something I can fix myself or should I...

Is this something I can fix myself or should I just head over to the bike shop?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-08, 01:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

Had something very interesting happen today on my...

Had something very interesting happen today on my way back from class. Just after unlocking my bike from the bench it was attached to, I tried peddling and had no resistance at all -- it just spun...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,265
Posted By cpf_carrot

Noticed a few questions I can address: Lithium...

Noticed a few questions I can address:
Lithium batteries, such as Energizer E2 Lithium AA's (L91's) work better in the cold weather than alkalines and NiMH. I've taken to using these during the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

I hope this is the case. However, I'm somewhat...

I hope this is the case. However, I'm somewhat unfamiliar with the workings of the derailleur -- I see two screws that I can use to adjust the position of the derailleur arm, is that it, or is it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

Yes, the pedals do lurch forward a bit. ...

Yes, the pedals do lurch forward a bit.

I'll check to see if there's any stiff links too.
Forum: Introductions
02-08-08, 01:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By cpf_carrot

I never leave home without my McLux PD-S...

I never leave home without my McLux PD-S (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2249498115_99774d1ca6.jpg). Useful little thing.

I've found that the Fenix L2D-CE on turbo with Sanyo Eneloop NiMH's...
Forum: Introductions
02-07-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By cpf_carrot

Newbie from NYC

Hey, I'm a college student from NYC who goes to university in the greater NY area. I love riding, day and night, and I think I have a decent low-end model Trek mountain bike that I am quite satisfied...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By cpf_carrot

Help diagnosing/fixing Trek 4300 cassette slippage?

I have a Trek 4300 MTB with a problem that I cannot seem to narrow down completely. It is a fairly new bike, as I purchased it recently this summer while I was in SoCal and I had it shipped to NYC...
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