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Forum: Commuting
08-11-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,864
Posted By FredOak

The road conditions here are so bad a decent road...

The road conditions here are so bad a decent road bike's tires/rims/tubes would get beat in a hurry. My daughter tried it and has bottomed out a couple times.
There are good places that I would...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,875
Posted By FredOak

That's when you yell back "Side what?"

That's when you yell back "Side what?"
Forum: Commuting
08-06-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 450
Posted By FredOak

Instant bike lane

On my route there is one section that is a main road for traffic in and out of the city. The other morning I noticed someone had trailed white paint about 2-3 feet off from the curb but cutting into...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,294
Posted By FredOak

Sheesh, just draft the guy and let him do all the...

Sheesh, just draft the guy and let him do all the work....as long as I'm keeping my pace comfortable I'd let them huff and puff and when they finally get tired of it they'll drop off.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,579
Posted By FredOak

Around here if I can spot that the driver is...

Around here if I can spot that the driver is wearing a hoodie and the hood is up or a baseball cap that either is on crooked or the brim is perfectly flat, I know I have a potential driver issue...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,049
Posted By FredOak

I have one for my front wheel. I got the green...

I have one for my front wheel. I got the green one. I have had numerous cops pass me with it on with no issue. And it's kind of subjective if it helps or not but I figure anything that makes me more...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,646
Posted By FredOak

Sadly shows what I already knew...Buffalo is a...

Sadly shows what I already knew...Buffalo is a wretched bike friendly area.
But it did show me one I had thought of before but never tried. Looks like a week-end trial is in store.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Took the hybrid out today, first time on it since...

Took the hybrid out today, first time on it since the back injury in November. Felt odd after riding the MTB last couple week. But decent morning 37*F no wind.
Forum: Commuting
12-09-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,667
Posted By FredOak

Agree freezing rain is the worse, also if it's...

Agree freezing rain is the worse, also if it's heavy enough I worry about the cagers being able to see me with their windshields icing over, in those conditions...telecommute..work form home ;)
Forum: Commuting
11-11-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,878
Posted By FredOak

With too many kids to bring the stuff home I got...

With too many kids to bring the stuff home I got it, lasted about 5 days but my lungs still feel like crap.
Tried the trainer and it was OK.

Might try to ride Friday if I can finally take a deep...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Wet slippery leaves everywhere, rode with the...

Wet slippery leaves everywhere, rode with the studs and that helped.

One of the downtown old buildings started losing chunks last night so they had a 3 block radius closed off, had to take a...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By FredOak

I have a Trek MTB I use for my winter riding and...

I have a Trek MTB I use for my winter riding and it isn't that big of deal to maintain. I just wipe it down quick during the week and a little chain lube on the week-end and clean out the gears once...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,472
Posted By FredOak

I see it as nothing more the Chip trying to...

I see it as nothing more the Chip trying to create some leveling in the bike "Karma" that surrounds him.
And besides youth wastes away but immaturity can last a lifetime, whooo yea!
Forum: Commuting
10-12-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,974
Posted By FredOak

Totally agree with IJM on the Marathon's, but I...

Totally agree with IJM on the Marathon's, but I put them on this week-end on the one bike as it's suppose to be a mix of snow and rain later this week, which usually means ice. The Marathons are...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

47*F, almost no traffic for some reason...great...

47*F, almost no traffic for some reason...great ride in, took it slower the usual as I donated plasma yesterday.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,746
Posted By FredOak

I just push my glasses up with my middle finger...

I just push my glasses up with my middle finger so they see it in their rear view mirror (because they always look) and it gives me an out.."What, I was just pushing my glasses up, flip you off, what...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,963
Posted By FredOak

I have a Trek Trunk bag that I keep my tools and...

I have a Trek Trunk bag that I keep my tools and weather related things in. And it goes with me once the bike is parked and locked. Any cost of replacement is too much in today's economy.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

45*F cloudy, got flat about half way in, such a...

45*F cloudy, got flat about half way in, such a pain to change in the dark. Looked at it once got to work, looks like a good size nail went straight in and out. That's it for these tires, going to...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 953
Posted By FredOak

I saw a comment today for another description for...

I saw a comment today for another description for the way people use today's vehicles..."portable phone booths"
And +1 on the mirror, mine has saved my arse on numerous occasions!
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,138
Posted By FredOak

IJM...have to agree, but with working with so...

IJM...have to agree, but with working with so many managers that can't even sort and Excel spread sheet, it doesn't surprise me.

I have ad my Road ID about a year, considered the dog tags but that...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By FredOak

Didn't want to get carried away with the story...

Didn't want to get carried away with the story but 5 minute before the insect this idiot in a minivan decided to squeeze me out of the lane and then proceeded to turn right in 30 feet ahead, like...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By FredOak

New riding hazard (for me anyway)

Riding home Friday something flew right into the vent in the side of my helmet and started to sting me. Got the helmet off but it was gone. I've been stung by bees and wasps but this hurt! Got home,...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By FredOak

I ran Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires last year...

I ran Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires last year and agree, great on ice and general ride but awful in the slop, but I'll probably run them again this year as the ice and dry conditions out weighed the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,344
Posted By FredOak

I have a couple regulars I see if I leave at the...

I have a couple regulars I see if I leave at the right time. They are considerably younger and faster. My motivation is to try and keep them from gaining to much distance on me.

Though I had a new...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Idiot buzzes within inches of me on the bike and...

Idiot buzzes within inches of me on the bike and then runs the red light doing at least 50 in a 30 zone then turns into the employee parking at an Early Childhood development center...yea just the...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By FredOak

I got this citrus degreaser by I think it's by...

I got this citrus degreaser by I think it's by Pedro (orange can) from my LBS and Liquid Ice as a chain lube. And went to work on the bad weather bike. I though my crankset was black (as the bike is...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,844
Posted By FredOak

I get the same allergic reaction as BAC...if my...

I get the same allergic reaction as BAC...if my wife insists on going in there, I'll wait in the car. I went in once and the place was a mess, overcrowded, under stocked, under staffed, and really...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

After the last 2 days of torrential rains it was...

After the last 2 days of torrential rains it was nice to get back on the bike. Everywhere is still soaked but the roads had dried out for the most part. 69*F suppose to be in the 80's later.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,230
Posted By FredOak

I'm 55 and do a 20 mile RT/day for the work week....

I'm 55 and do a 20 mile RT/day for the work week. And with 4 kids still at home (the youngest 5) retirement is the furthest thing from my mind...I can only dream of a time not working and ride the...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,900
Posted By FredOak

If the guy was a previous victim of violence and...

If the guy was a previous victim of violence and obviously felt repeatedly threatened by the "youts", I can only imagine he was so fight or flight pumped that it didn't even register that he fired 6x...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,236
Posted By FredOak

Just saw our stats for July, 6th coldest on...

Just saw our stats for July, 6th coldest on record, only 2 days above 80 (avg is 18).

I had to prop up the kids pool (one of those quick sets with metal supports) as one side was starting to sink...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 677
Posted By FredOak

Hasn't been much better here in WNY. I think...

Hasn't been much better here in WNY. I think today was the first day it has been actually sunny all day, in a month. I'm getting sick of having to dry the bike off after every freakin' ride and then...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,350
Posted By FredOak

Had my first flat last week, after a full year of...

Had my first flat last week, after a full year of riding, Nail got caught in the fender did it's damage and heard it come back out. But as JeffS suggested, I keep a packed trunk on the back of my...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

d'oh...rode the 10 miles in, forgot my lock,...

d'oh...rode the 10 miles in, forgot my lock, security wouldn't let me bring it in, rode all the way back home and got the car. Well at least it was a decent 20 mile workout.
Forum: Commuting
07-29-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,231
Posted By FredOak

Wear one, except in the rain and winter, then I...

Wear one, except in the rain and winter, then I switch to my HiViz jacket.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Finally, Finally 80*F SUNNY!!! Great ride in, I...

Finally, Finally 80*F SUNNY!!! Great ride in, I had forgotten what a nice summer ride in was like. Roadie with of me for a couple miles, we drafted back and forth, made for a fun ride.
Forum: Commuting
07-27-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By FredOak

KUDOS to my LBS and the gods.

Coming home from work and doing about 20 MPH and the handle bars totally roll forward on me without warning. I get control, pull over, take out my tool kit and try to tighten it down, no luck. It...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,183
Posted By FredOak

And why would any guy throw an unopened can of...

And why would any guy throw an unopened can of beer...such a waste...oh the humanity!
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,905
Posted By FredOak

Got my letter yesterday. Based on their...

Got my letter yesterday. Based on their description in the letter it makes sense. But who ever their original transaction vendor was sure had no clue about security. Hopefully the new one is better....
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,171
Posted By FredOak

Or casually tell her Dad

Or casually tell her Dad
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,347
Posted By FredOak

I do the old 5 second count to determine at least...

I do the old 5 second count to determine at least how far away and then do it for the next bunch to figure if it's coming at me or away. Once it gets to withing a half to quarter mile I look for...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,151
Posted By FredOak

I play tag with our Metro buses every morning....

I play tag with our Metro buses every morning. But I have to admit these folks are so nice. If they come up behind me and can't get around right away they will tap the horn just to make sure I know...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Cloudy 58*F this morning but nice ride. ...

Cloudy 58*F this morning but nice ride.
Suppose to rain all week. I just don't care anymore, there has been so much rain if I let it interfere with my ride I would be going stir crazy.
Forum: Commuting
07-20-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

Nice cool morning ride in 56*F, rest of day looks...

Nice cool morning ride in 56*F, rest of day looks like 70's. But again rain predicted the rest of the week, one soggy summer!
Forum: Commuting
07-18-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,905
Posted By FredOak

This really makes me even more PO'd. Never got a...

This really makes me even more PO'd. Never got a letter.

If you have a comprimise at least let all you customers know.

It took us 2 months to clean up the mess this caused. Just glad my bank...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,905
Posted By FredOak

Nashbar customers beware?

http://insidetheoutsideblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/nashbar-shoppers-beware.html

Friend of mine who does Tri's sent this to me as they posted it on his club's forum.

And having been victim of...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-09, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

vtjim, feel you pain, or at least the water.... ...

vtjim, feel you pain, or at least the water....

I'm just a little black rain cloud (in fluorescent green)...I am one with the rain, the rain and I are one...hmmmmmmmmmmm

and man cagers were...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

It's becoming a viscous cycle (no pun...

It's becoming a viscous cycle (no pun intended)...nice dry ride in the morning, soaked by torrential rain in the afternoon...
Nice ride this morning 61*F and dry and will just be wet and happy on...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

56*F, rained last night but sun was out, but...

56*F, rained last night but sun was out, but roads still wet. Left a few minutes early, almost no traffic. Made for a just a nice ride to start off a Monday.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,845
Posted By FredOak

RAIN...STILL!! I've just resolved myself to the...

RAIN...STILL!! I've just resolved myself to the fact I getting soaked. And drivers sure get dumber in the rain, have seen more blown off red lights, having to riding a lot more cautious.

But rain...
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