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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,061
Posted By TamaraEden

Everything you said is spot on, except for the BH...

Everything you said is spot on, except for the BH part. I really don't like the glitz, the over materialism of it. The houses are gorgeous, the streets are pretty to ride, but what it all stands...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-14, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,061
Posted By TamaraEden

Thanks. I don't know bikes and lines and all...

Thanks. I don't know bikes and lines and all that, but I think it's groovy. Having a few technical fitting issues that I'm working out now that I'm riding it often.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,061
Posted By TamaraEden

Nothing fancy about my 2009 Tred WSD 7000 but I...

Nothing fancy about my 2009 Tred WSD 7000 but I am riding regularly again and thought I'd post. I'm terribly slow but can do a decent distance for a city bike that is far from light. I think my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-11, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,852
Posted By TamaraEden

Nice, I'm guessing they finally reopened after...

Nice, I'm guessing they finally reopened after all those fires.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By TamaraEden

Hi Bhop. I know 7 is totally doable for someone...

Hi Bhop. I know 7 is totally doable for someone who is in semi-shape and rides often. My problem is this: I haven't been on my bike in six months :( . When I was riding more often, like last summer,...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By TamaraEden

Although I don't commute but picture me doing it...

Although I don't commute but picture me doing it every day when I drive basically the opposite of you :) I used to live off Normandie/Franklin until 4 months ago and now am in Pico/Robertson. I now...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,033
Posted By TamaraEden

Well, I'm here. You know, working, living. BUT,...

Well, I'm here. You know, working, living. BUT, since I've been off the bike for no reason for six months; well, coming here feels dirty. Dirty, like I'm a fake, a voyeur. BUT...I'm ready to get my...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,033
Posted By TamaraEden

HI! 65er :) LTNS :)

HI! 65er :) LTNS :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,305
Posted By TamaraEden

I need friends like you in LA who call me up and...

I need friends like you in LA who call me up and tell me we're going out and MAKE me :). Although I don't mind being alone I truly enjoy riding with a friend. today is Ciclavia (you can look it up)...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,033
Posted By TamaraEden

Although I can't call myself a commuter at ALL....

Although I can't call myself a commuter at ALL. When I did ride a few times to work I put my OXO mug in my bottle cage. It fits well, is stainless steel, and has a leak proof seal. You simply push...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,305
Posted By TamaraEden

Just had to chime in even though I'm a lapsed...

Just had to chime in even though I'm a lapsed leisure bike rider at this point..BUT...I like riding my hybrid with Crocs too. I need another pair but the point is this. I live in Cali and it's hot in...
Forum: Southern California
04-09-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,493
Posted By TamaraEden

I have a perfectly working bike that has been...

I have a perfectly working bike that has been locked up in the garage of my apartment for 4 months and hasn't been ridden in like 6. I really enjoyed the last Ciclavia but those temps and the stupid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By TamaraEden

I believe renters/home insurance only covers if...

I believe renters/home insurance only covers if it's stolen from home. My friend was more thinking about stores, coffee shops, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By TamaraEden

Really? Just a chain? No U-lock with cable to...

Really? Just a chain? No U-lock with cable to the front tire? I'm guessing the thing to worry about is front tire ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By TamaraEden

Locking up a Tryke?

Hey all,

Asking this question on behalf of a friend who just purchased an adult tricycle as she has fibromyalgia and can't bare to ride a regular two wheeler. SO, do any of you have tips on...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,136
Posted By TamaraEden

Very cool to have the kids do that! :) Do you...

Very cool to have the kids do that! :) Do you live in Los Angeles and teach high school? :) I think our positions for the year are FINALLY filled, may have one science position. I love giving the...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,136
Posted By TamaraEden

Well, I am a commuting teacher who has only...

Well, I am a commuting teacher who has only ridden once to work in the last 8 weeks. PATHETIC. I was going to ride tomorrow but have my laptop and all sorts of stuff I don't feel like dealing with....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,852
Posted By TamaraEden

Yesterday? To CICLAVIA! It was awesome, here are...

Yesterday? To CICLAVIA! It was awesome, here are some pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamaraeden/sets/72157625012949953/
Forum: Commuting
10-11-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,928
Posted By TamaraEden

Finally got my new panniers. Yes I bought the...

Finally got my new panniers. Yes I bought the hybrid specifically to do my VERY short commute. But alas, I still have only ridden to work once this month.

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Forum: Commuting
10-04-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,374
Posted By TamaraEden

I finally got my bike downstairs (apartment...

I finally got my bike downstairs (apartment living in the city) to ride to work and lo and behold, RAIN! Last week it was 113 in downtown LA, today cool and drizzling. I decided to go for it...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,136
Posted By TamaraEden

I finally got my bike downstairs (apartment...

I finally got my bike downstairs (apartment living in the city) to ride to work and lo and behold, RAIN! Last week it was 113 in downtown LA, today cool and drizzling. I decided to go for it anyway...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,852
Posted By TamaraEden

So finally, after neglecting my bike for a bit,...

So finally, after neglecting my bike for a bit, maybe even a couple months, I took her out today. I bought the bike nearly two years ago to ride to work and have barely ridden to work. I did ride...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,061
Posted By TamaraEden

Attachments don't open for me.

Attachments don't open for me.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,777
Posted By TamaraEden

If you live in L.A., Coco's Variety bike shop in...

If you live in L.A., Coco's Variety bike shop in Silverlake has some of those in stock if I'm not mistaken. They also have the Home Sweet Home ones which are quite nice.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,201
Posted By TamaraEden

THANKS :) And, really, I know 17 is decent. I...

THANKS :) And, really, I know 17 is decent. I guess if I mention I have a comfort, step through, hybrid...17 miles is even better :)
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,547
Posted By TamaraEden

I think it depends what you'll be carrying...

I think it depends what you'll be carrying around. There are SO many options. I started with a single pannier a couple years ago and although I don't ride enough (working on that) found that I often...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,777
Posted By TamaraEden

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Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,777
Posted By TamaraEden

I just bought these. They are highly functional...

I just bought these. They are highly functional and seem durable. I'll try them for real on Monday. The colors and pattern had to grow on me but the number of pockets and inside elastic straps to...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By TamaraEden

Although I've been a fat butt and not riding. I...

Although I've been a fat butt and not riding. I did commute a little last year. I teach high school and refuse to lock my bike in the parking lot where there are some bars that work but afraid kids...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By TamaraEden

Was this in a fast food drive through? :)

Was this in a fast food drive through? :)
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,872
Posted By TamaraEden

Even a 25 pound bike is a pain up and down stairs...

Even a 25 pound bike is a pain up and down stairs if you ask me.

If I want to ride to work and happen to have brought home books, laptop, papers (I'm a high school teacher), I have to carry the...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,872
Posted By TamaraEden

I was going to suggest looking at the Trek WSD...

I was going to suggest looking at the Trek WSD (their women's line) U frame/Stem throughs.

I bought mine about 2 years ago. I'm totally new to biking and such so bought the lower end 7000WSD....
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,333
Posted By TamaraEden

Mine is about the same and I'm still lazy about...

Mine is about the same and I'm still lazy about it and won't do it when it's hot :). Is 1.5 miles even a commute ;) ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-10, 10:52 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,201
Posted By TamaraEden

Me too. A mere 17 slow and enjoyable miles. But...

Me too. A mere 17 slow and enjoyable miles. But for a chubby 37 year old who is ashamed she doesn't get on her bike enough; I'm ok with it :)
Forum: Southern California
08-26-10, 11:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

Actually, he did tell me about you. Said you come...

Actually, he did tell me about you. Said you come on to him pretty strong and that you're simply not his type. :P
Forum: Southern California
08-26-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

Definitely not me, never been on SART. Thanks for...

Definitely not me, never been on SART. Thanks for reminding me, time to change pic, that one is boring now :)
Forum: Southern California
08-26-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

She's never messaged me about you. But thanks for...

She's never messaged me about you. But thanks for the heads up; now we'll have someone to talk about when we meet to ride one of these days. We're neighborhood neighbors and should totally hang...
Forum: Southern California
08-26-10, 10:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

OMG, what a Poop Talker :D. You actually...

OMG, what a Poop Talker :D.

You actually called me a Newbie! That's hilarious. I'm not even new to BF but definitely not new to web communications :) I'll forgive you for now.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,136
Posted By TamaraEden

Since we're teachers I'm going to post off topic...

Since we're teachers I'm going to post off topic a tad.

If you know any dynamic and motivated teachers in LA looking for work, have them email me. I am part of a new school's start up team and we...
Forum: Southern California
08-26-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

Always something to say eh? (rolls eyes)

Always something to say eh? (rolls eyes)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,486
Posted By TamaraEden

I just posted regarding a sore tailbone and was...

I just posted regarding a sore tailbone and was sent to this thread. I think you're right about saddles. I'm a semi-big girl, definitely could lose some pounds. This means my saddle:o is wider too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By TamaraEden

I do sit upright but still lean into the bars....

I do sit upright but still lean into the bars. Not sure how best to describe that. I guess a good way is that some of my weight is carried in my arms as all my weight is not on my butt since there is...
Forum: Southern California
08-15-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

Hey Doohickie! LTNS. I know the Flying...

Hey Doohickie! LTNS.

I know the Flying Pigeon site and LA Cycle Chic, will check out Brown Girl. By the way you bring up a good point. I have tons of cycle links on my blog so if anyone is...
Forum: Southern California
08-15-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

COOL! Just perused your blog. Your wife's (?)...

COOL! Just perused your blog. Your wife's (?) style is more up my alley but I commend cyclists who can do hills and speed. Great blog, I'll keep popping in to see what's going on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By TamaraEden

Hmm, haven't adjusted the tilt of the saddle at...

Hmm, haven't adjusted the tilt of the saddle at all. Basically my "sit" bones are where my butt makes the most contact when I roll my hips forward right? (laughing at this talk now)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By TamaraEden

Sore tailbone

Rode 17 slowish miles today on my hybrid, Trek 7000 WSD. Hybrids sit more upright than other styles. Wondering if anyone knows the trick to no pain. I am thinking I need to raise my bars a tad as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,852
Posted By TamaraEden

First, can I suggest this become a STICKY...

First, can I suggest this become a STICKY POST?Today my hybrid took me along beach and marina paths. Here are a couple shots (from the crappy iPhone cam).

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Forum: Commuting
08-14-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By TamaraEden

My commute wins at 1.5 miles! The sad thing is I...

My commute wins at 1.5 miles! The sad thing is I bought my bike over a year ago because driving is silly when I live so close and the goal was to become a commuter. BUT, being a teacher I leave...
Forum: Southern California
08-14-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By TamaraEden

As you know, I along with husband and two friends...

As you know, I along with husband and two friends are signed up to go :)
Forum: Southern California
08-13-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,579
Posted By TamaraEden

Hey Alice, Normally both myself and Avi (if...

Hey Alice,

Normally both myself and Avi (if he's invited) would LOVE to go ride downtown but this Sunday we're meeting up with two friends and are riding starting at Santa Monica pier heading...
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