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Forum: Utility Cycling
06-16-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,720
Posted By shumacher

For some reason, it has both. The handbrakes are...

For some reason, it has both. The handbrakes are shining pillars of stop-itude, and would be well placed on a much faster bike. The coaster brake is inadequate for the 40-ish pound bike and my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-15-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,720
Posted By shumacher

Thanks for all the input. I managed to find a...

Thanks for all the input. I managed to find a Coffee in my area, and bought it yesterday afternoon. I put about ten miles on it today, and I'm pretty happy with it. The bike is shockingly different...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,720
Posted By shumacher

Called the DBS today to see if the bike they were...

Called the DBS today to see if the bike they were ordering for me a week ago had a solid ready date...

It's backordered, no ETA. I wish they'd called a week ago, so I could have made other...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-25-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,720
Posted By shumacher

From what I can gather, Performance Bike sells...

From what I can gather, Performance Bike sells the Coffee in a single-speed version. The rest of the world gets the standard Coffee, which is a three speed bike. Unless I'm missing something, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,472
Posted By shumacher

We need to see that now, make adjustments now,...

We need to see that now, make adjustments now, and kill demand before supply dies. If we don't, there will be problems.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-24-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,720
Posted By shumacher

Schwinn Sid by mail vs. Schwinn Coffee by bike shop - which?

I don't have a bike shop I'd consider local. At best, I'm about $15 in gas, round trip, to set foot in a bike shop.

I've been eying up the Schwinn Coffee (3spd version), and I've found a dealer...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

Thanks again to all for the input. I'm not sure...

Thanks again to all for the input. I'm not sure why the shorts were a problem, but the lost weight is my best guess. I've only taken them more than 30 miles once, and they weren't a problem that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

I had some Red Stripe. I tried the Budweiser...

I had some Red Stripe. I tried the Budweiser Chelada for the first time, and no, it's not for me. Sadly, there was no Samichlaus available.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

dirtbikedude, thanks for the post. I...

dirtbikedude, thanks for the post. I double-posted, (mea culpa!) and there's more discussion going on
in the other thread. Over there, it was suggested that I try hand stretches. I did still have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

They one's ability to do a thing doesn't imply...

They one's ability to do a thing doesn't imply that one should actually do a thing. I can blame equipment and preparation, but I don't think I was really ready for this ride. I just wanted to do it,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

This really has the ring of truth to it. I'm glad...

This really has the ring of truth to it. I'm glad the idea of a post-ride down isn't completely daft. Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

I think it's more from extended and excessive...

I think it's more from extended and excessive pressure on my hands.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

I tried your hand stretch, and I heard a...

I tried your hand stretch, and I heard a crunching noise. There was no pain. Things have been getting better since. I picked up some diet root beer (ice cold, in a glass bottle), and I'm treating...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 976
Posted By shumacher

Did first metric, need help.

Apologies for short sentences or odd punctuation, I'm using a cell phone today.¶I hadn't been on my bike lately. Between the beautiful weather, and seeing a good friend succeed with some running...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,097
Posted By shumacher

I have two, right next to each other. One was...

I have two, right next to each other. One was from when I was eight. I slipped on a wet floor and landed on my chin. The other is from around when I was fifteen. Let's just say that it's important to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,993
Posted By shumacher

In Louisiana, I had a license and an ID for a...

In Louisiana, I had a license and an ID for a time. The numbers were different on each. I wonder if one can still get both, and just carry the ID when on the bike, thus keeping points off the...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-26-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,416
Posted By shumacher

Well, thanks everyone for being such a help. I...

Well, thanks everyone for being such a help. I seriously considered a station wagon, but in the end, decided to go with a SUV. It tows what I need, gets decent (but not great) gas mileage, fulfills...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-26-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,672
Posted By shumacher

My take: If the MUP also has a stop, then the...

My take: If the MUP also has a stop, then the first to arrive at the intersection has right-of-way. If both arrive at the intersection at the same time, the party to the right goes first. If the MUP...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,196
Posted By shumacher

I have a '92 road bike that cost me about $450...

I have a '92 road bike that cost me about $450 new, and a '95 MTB that cost me about $650 new. I'm 31. I probably will buy a new bike soon, but only because I made a new bike a self-reward for...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-21-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,416
Posted By shumacher

Sorry, it didn't occur to me that others might...

Sorry, it didn't occur to me that others might not grep that. I don't use a wheelchair, but a family member does. This person doesn't currently ride with me regularly, but I anticipate the frequency...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-20-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,416
Posted By shumacher

Best car for car lite?

I am being very careful with my wording on this post, because I don't want to appear to be a troll. I'm down with car lite, and I'm down with car free. I've pretty much decided to not go car free. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 769
Posted By shumacher

Whoa. This thread blew up. Thanks for all the...

Whoa. This thread blew up. Thanks for all the advice, and you know, the other stuff you said.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-07, 06:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 769
Posted By shumacher

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

Thanks, I'll give that a try.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-07, 04:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 769
Posted By shumacher

Thanks guys. I ate a bit and felt better. I ate a...

Thanks guys. I ate a bit and felt better. I ate a bit more carefully yesterday, and still found myself awake at 3:30 AM, starving, trying to keep the nothing in my stomach down. I'm slowly easing my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-07, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 769
Posted By shumacher

Sorry, quick question on nutrition.

I'm 6'3", ~230lbs. I've been dropping weight mostly by watching my intake and doing a bit of cycling. I usually punch everything into fitday, but today I was working on other things. I fried up some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-17-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By shumacher

I don't know if I could pull that off.

I don't know if I could pull that off.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-07, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,012
Posted By shumacher

I run Slime in my MTB that I'm using as a...

I run Slime in my MTB that I'm using as a commuter. The commute to work is about two miles, so:

1) There's not enough time in such a short commute to allow me to make up for any setbacks.
2) The...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-07, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By shumacher

No, but those share a certain visual style with...

No, but those share a certain visual style with the bike I'm thinking of. Thanks though.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By shumacher

Can you help me identify an old Specialized (probably CF) bike?

Posting to road forum because I'm wondering about a road bike. Mea culpa if this is incorrect practice.

I was thinking earlier today about my first cycling magazine. It probably would have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,133
Posted By shumacher

"Poor guy. He brought a water bottle to a...

"Poor guy. He brought a water bottle to a gunfight."
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,133
Posted By shumacher

Yeah. I can just picture getting shot while...

Yeah. I can just picture getting shot while subduing a dog that shouldn't have been on the street in the first place.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-07, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,133
Posted By shumacher

Ugh. Dogs. I'm not afraid of dogs. I have my...

Ugh. Dogs.

I'm not afraid of dogs. I have my share of irrational fears, so please don't think I'm a bragging badass wannabe. I simply have a hard time gaining even a rational fear of dogs.

That...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,749
Posted By shumacher

Off the bike: I hate picking things off the...

Off the bike:
I hate picking things off the floor. I had a terrible spot of luck with some frozen quiche. I managed to drop, bump, or cause a Rube Goldberg-esque interaction that put the same frozen...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,992
Posted By shumacher

Okay, for triathlons, sure, you can clearly...

Okay, for triathlons, sure, you can clearly define who is and is not a participant. For cycling in general, it gets harder. I'm pretty certain that there are more $8k/yr Huffy riders who can't afford...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-07, 11:49 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,297
Posted By shumacher

Having spent too much time in retail, including...

Having spent too much time in retail, including the back office at Sam's Club, I find this somewhere between implausible and shocking. I'm not saying you're wrong - I don't know that; I'm saying I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,297
Posted By shumacher

I accept my irrationality here. As long as it...

I accept my irrationality here. As long as it comes with all of the Oakley-esque made-up marketing material, I'm down. I just noticed that Specialized still uses Umma Gumma in some of their products....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,525
Posted By shumacher

Nah. Buy a dead sexy tandem with disc brakes and...

Nah. Buy a dead sexy tandem with disc brakes and bad-ass wheels. Skip the lock. Hire a mean-looking dude with a gun to be your stoker. Save time locking up, plus you get an extra set of legs.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,297
Posted By shumacher

Sounds like a BMX or tiny fixie conversion shop....

Sounds like a BMX or tiny fixie conversion shop. Mother Bikes Slogan: "Careful: Everyone wants to ride your Mother."

Also: http://images.google.com/images?q=mamafiets

Something about the Giant...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,525
Posted By shumacher

:D Awesome.

:D Awesome.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,503
Posted By shumacher

The best is homemade, or at least made in small...

The best is homemade, or at least made in small batches less than twenty feet from customers. Get a dehydrator. You'll find your first few batches are gone before the dehydrator is finished. You'll...
Forum: Touring
11-08-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
Posted By shumacher

Skip the Sony Mylo. Check out the iPod touch...

Skip the Sony Mylo.

Check out the iPod touch though.

Oh, and call this another vote for the EeePC.

My preference would be for the Sony UX (http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/product/VGN-UX390N)...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-08-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,915
Posted By shumacher

True, but you're forgetting that you can only...

True, but you're forgetting that you can only purchase the bikes with whole cents. That would work to limit the total number of different amounts of bike purchasable. Selling bikes with precision...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-07, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,696
Posted By shumacher

Warning: This is not an answer to your question. ...

Warning: This is not an answer to your question.

Note that, if you have not yet bought a bike, and if you want to run wide tires, Specialized offers the Tricross Singlecross...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-07, 07:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,876
Posted By shumacher

The article says that police are still...

The article says that police are still investigating.

What are they investigating at this point? The bike has been torn to bits, and didn't contain a bomb. They determined that the sticker...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-07, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By shumacher

Slightly askew from your question, but with the...

Slightly askew from your question, but with the Garmin Edge series, the included software does do logging, and calculates totals. Just click on "Biking" on the left pane, then click the "Totals" tab...
Forum: Touring
11-06-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By shumacher

I hadn't heard that. I think you're just trying...

I hadn't heard that. I think you're just trying to get me to void my warranty.
Forum: Touring
11-06-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By shumacher

I'd imagine it'd take a 28 easily. I had touring...

I'd imagine it'd take a 28 easily. I had touring in mind when I bought it new, so yeah, it's pretty good there. I never measured it, but I think the wheelbase might be a tiny bit short for touring,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,250
Posted By shumacher

Expect a beer holder on the 2009 Specialized...

Expect a beer holder on the 2009 Specialized Langster Milwaukee.
Forum: Touring
11-05-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By shumacher

New aluminum cross bike vs. old steel - speed?

I'm wondering.

I have a 1992 Specialized Sirrus Triple. I have no idea what it weighs, but I'm thinking it's somewhere near 30lbs before bags. I have a rear rack on it, and use it for commuting,...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 34,275
Posted By shumacher

Wow.

Wow.
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