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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,823
Posted By kaseri

My rain bike is a Surly Cross Check frame that I...

My rain bike is a Surly Cross Check frame that I built up as a fixed gear with fenders.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,542
Posted By kaseri

My opinion still remains unchanged in that nobody...

My opinion still remains unchanged in that nobody should be riding wheels with less than 32 spokes and tire thinner than 35mm UNLESS you are a racing. Just my personal opinion. I see lots of riders...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By kaseri

Another vote for twine wrapping. You can then...

Another vote for twine wrapping. You can then stain it whatever color you like and when the stain dries put a few coats of clear shellac over it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,767
Posted By kaseri

Start with the Lezyne CNC Floor Drive and add the...

Start with the Lezyne CNC Floor Drive and add the Hirame pump chuck. Now thats a killer floor pump.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,709
Posted By kaseri

Giro Phase for commuting in the city. Typically...

Giro Phase for commuting in the city. Typically no helmet when I'm riding country roads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,080
Posted By kaseri

I wouldn't consider anything smaller than a 54 cm.

I wouldn't consider anything smaller than a 54 cm.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-18-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By kaseri

My recommendation is always to buy as much light...

My recommendation is always to buy as much light as you can afford. You can never have too much light when it come to commuting. I have a 1200 lumen headlight and even with that much light flashing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,095
Posted By kaseri

I have the exact Park stand you reference and...

I have the exact Park stand you reference and it's been wonderful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-12, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By kaseri

Frame Saver. Messy but works well.

Frame Saver. Messy but works well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By kaseri

True but all my sockets are 3/8" so I figure why...

True but all my sockets are 3/8" so I figure why bother with an adapter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By kaseri

I use a Park TW-2 because all my sockets and...

I use a Park TW-2 because all my sockets and various other tools seem to be 3/8". There are other torque wrenches which are of a MUCH higher quality but the cost doesn't make sense for bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,522
Posted By kaseri

10 miles the short way and 15 the long way. I...

10 miles the short way and 15 the long way. I typically take the long way because there is significantly less traffic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,842
Posted By kaseri

I use 242 on Phil BB and sometimes canti bolts. I...

I use 242 on Phil BB and sometimes canti bolts. I know a few people who don't need Loctite on the Phil BB but I cant seem to get them to not work loose no matter how tight I make them, even with a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-28-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By kaseri

I've been using Dinotte lights for quite some...

I've been using Dinotte lights for quite some time now and they have always worked very well for me. I just upgraded to the XML-3 and 300r from my old 800L & 140r. I no longer have the 800L but I do...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,673
Posted By kaseri

I run a 300r on the back and an XML-3 in front. I...

I run a 300r on the back and an XML-3 in front. I keep both lights set to strobe for my city commute. I don't care one bit what people think. I like going home to my family in one piece. So f**k em...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,143
Posted By kaseri

I commute daily into Boston and this week has...

I commute daily into Boston and this week has been crazy. Although today was really warm I did not commute. Its the official 1st day of winter and that means winter climbing season. So, I spent the...
Forum: Commuting
12-21-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,186
Posted By kaseri

I too use them on my foul weather commuter. I...

I too use them on my foul weather commuter. I mounted the bracket for the front fender on the the front side of the fork crown. This gave me a bit more clearance from the bottom of the mudflap to the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By kaseri

There is no such thing as too much light as far...

There is no such thing as too much light as far as I'm concerned. I run a Dinotte XML-3 up front and a 300r in back. If & when Dinotte makes a brighter headlight that is not larger in size than the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By kaseri

The best headlamp I've used is the Surefire...

The best headlamp I've used is the Surefire Saint. I don't use it for cycling though, only climbing. They are frightfully expensive but worth every dime.
Forum: Commuting
12-14-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Felt sluggish today for some reason. Decided to...

Felt sluggish today for some reason. Decided to minimize my exposure to rush hour traffic, especially on the way home at night. In the morning there are virtually no cars on the road since I start...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Chilly morning for me as well. 30 degrees but...

Chilly morning for me as well. 30 degrees but zero wind and the sun is shining.
Forum: Commuting
12-12-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

31 degrees this morning but no wind so the ride...

31 degrees this morning but no wind so the ride was actually rather nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,736
Posted By kaseri

I've settled on 44/34/24 rings up front with an...

I've settled on 44/34/24 rings up front with an 11-34 cassette which has worked wonderfully on fully loaded tours.
Forum: Commuting
12-09-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Easy ride in this morning. Good thing I didn't...

Easy ride in this morning. Good thing I didn't have to carry another frame box today!
Forum: Commuting
12-08-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

There were moments when I was virtually crawling....

There were moments when I was virtually crawling. It was quite funny & scary at times.
Forum: Commuting
12-08-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

This mornings commute was interesting. I had a...

This mornings commute was interesting. I had a frame box strapped to the CETMA rack on the front of my bike. Normally this wouldn't be very "weird" for me. I tend to use my bicycle for everything...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,749
Posted By kaseri

For me it would be a Moots "Comooter" or the old...

For me it would be a Moots "Comooter" or the old Merlin "Newsboy".
Forum: Commuting
12-03-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By kaseri

By all means go for it. Prior to commuting my...

By all means go for it. Prior to commuting my mornings and early evenings were filled with what I call "slow moving frustration". Since making the change to full time commuting 5 years ago my...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,604
Posted By kaseri

Essentially this is what I do on my touring bike...

Essentially this is what I do on my touring bike with a 9 speed cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-11, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,488
Posted By kaseri

I use anti-seize on bottom brackets and pedal...

I use anti-seize on bottom brackets and pedal threads. Mostly everything else gets a generous helping of Phil grease.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By kaseri

I opted to build up my Cross Check rather than...

I opted to build up my Cross Check rather than buy a pre-built. There were two reasons for this. Reason #1, I already had the parts required except for the headset. Reason #2, I wanted to have plenty...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Ride in this morning was pleasant and quite mild...

Ride in this morning was pleasant and quite mild for late November. The ride home was tough as I had a constant 35 mph headwind all the way home.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,845
Posted By kaseri

The worst part of road salt is getting on myself....

The worst part of road salt is getting on myself. I really hate road salt.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,914
Posted By kaseri

I do whatever is necessary to ensure my safety....

I do whatever is necessary to ensure my safety. This means taking the ENTIRE lane EVERY time for as long as needed. Especially when there is no defined bike lane.
Forum: Commuting
11-28-11, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By kaseri

I've got about a 25 mile round trip commute and...

I've got about a 25 mile round trip commute and do it via my fixed gear bike 99% of the time. Not once have I felt the need for clipless pedals. Multiple tours and century rides each year on my...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Commute was slightly annoying today. I got a new...

Commute was slightly annoying today. I got a new seat post and spent about half of my commute riding for a bit and then making small adjustments to the tilt. Once that was dialed in the last 5 miles...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-11, 04:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,988
Posted By kaseri

I see the same core group of commuters, about...

I see the same core group of commuters, about four of us who commute daily regardless of weather or daylight. However living in a very big college town there are people commuting by bike virtually...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Uneventful commute this morning, just how I like...

Uneventful commute this morning, just how I like it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By kaseri

For cartridge bottom brackets I check the...

For cartridge bottom brackets I check the documentation that comes with it. If there is no documentation or no torque spec listed then I go with the Shimano torque spec which is between 435-608 inch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By kaseri

I've used the "Quik Stik" tire lever for years...

I've used the "Quik Stik" tire lever for years and have never had an issue.
Forum: Commuting
11-07-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,292
Posted By kaseri

Dinotte 800L up front and a 140r mounted to the...

Dinotte 800L up front and a 140r mounted to the seat rails.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Todays commute was uneventful, just how I like...

Todays commute was uneventful, just how I like it. Today was the first time I actually felt a little cold. Winter is on my doorstep.

:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By kaseri

JIS taper.

JIS taper.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By kaseri

The BB threads are chased but I didn't have the...

The BB threads are chased but I didn't have the shell faced. I'm concerned that facing the BB shell will lead to rusting since It's a steel frame so I'd like to minimize any exposed metal. I did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By kaseri

SKF BB Install Question

I've got an SKF BB that I want to install on a custom frame just back from the painter and I'm wondering how to stop the cups from damaging the paint on the face of the BB shell. The instructions for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By kaseri

I use a Park TW-2.

I use a Park TW-2.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,003
Posted By kaseri

Today I took a 40 mile ride on my fixed. I've...

Today I took a 40 mile ride on my fixed. I've been doing long rides on the fixed to make sure my legs are ready for winter climbing season.
Forum: Commuting
10-21-11, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,476
Posted By kaseri

Did my normal 12 mile commute into the office...

Did my normal 12 mile commute into the office without incident. Decided to take the path along the river and I was treated to lots of pleasant "sights" all the way in. I really should take the river...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,418
Posted By kaseri

Currently listening to : ...

Currently listening to :

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2c/Minor_Threat_-_Out_of_Step.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-17-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,699
Posted By kaseri

Rack.

Rack.
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