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04-13-20, 04:35 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 178,338
Posted By haphaeu

Would you mind sharing which jackets did not...

Would you mind sharing which jackets did not work? Were they not watertight enough? Or not ventilated enough (humidity build up in the inside)

Five jackets is a lot! I commute in cold rainy...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,477
Posted By haphaeu

Nearly crashed against another cyclist this...

Nearly crashed against another cyclist this morning. Totally my fault I must admit.
In an exclusive cycling path, I went way to quick into a tight blind corner, a little bit too much into the other...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-19, 03:58 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,477
Posted By haphaeu

Spring is finally paying off for the hard...

Spring is finally paying off for the hard training of winter commuting with studded tires and heavy clothes... I'm being able to pass most of (non tweaked) el-bikes on the way =)
I commute with a...
04-15-19, 03:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,020
Posted By haphaeu

Interesting. No I haven't tried that. The cable...

Interesting. No I haven't tried that. The cable could then rub against itself. Anyway, will give it a try next time I have to un-clamp it.


I'm not sure I understand what you mean.


Yes it...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-19, 03:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,272
Posted By haphaeu

Thanks, will try them. If they last longer, does...

Thanks, will try them. If they last longer, does it mean they are harder? I change mine so often because I use soft ones, since I'd rather wear the pads than the rims.




I've tried already in...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,272
Posted By haphaeu

Just thought it would be worth bumping this...

Just thought it would be worth bumping this thread I started 6 years ago to add some interesting field research results =)

So, after the nice opinions from you guys, back in 2013 I decided to go...
04-02-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,020
Posted By haphaeu

Thanks for the replies with your opinions. ...

Thanks for the replies with your opinions.

Pictures added above. Shifter is properly tuned and working fine, so I don't think it is any installation problem. I guess only way would be to find a...
04-02-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,020
Posted By haphaeu

Front derailleur clamp clashing with gear wire

I've just installed a 105 front derailleur...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-18, 12:05 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,096
Posted By haphaeu

Agree that there's a gap between the last 2...

Agree that there's a gap between the last 2 options. Didn't think it through when made the questions. But what matters is the trend, majority here seems to prefer conventional bikes. I think out...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,946
Posted By haphaeu

I don't feel it affects my ride. You're quickly...

I don't feel it affects my ride. You're quickly back up to speed. It's more about the trouble - so it has to be a shot worth taking, unique in a way.
I tend to take more generic shots in a short...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,096
Posted By haphaeu

Do you commute with an electric bike?

Motivated by the sudden notable increase in the number of electric bike commuting around here, I'm curious to know how much of a trend this is, and if people are willing to stick to their...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

After the start of expensive tolls in the city,...

After the start of expensive tolls in the city, even more expensive around rush hour, the number of people commuting with bike increased a lot, but the vast majority of these use electric bikes....
Forum: Commuting
07-06-18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

Fully agree. And commute today taking my...

Fully agree.

And commute today taking my little girl to nursery school was fun, she insisted in wearing a helmet even inside the trolley :)
Lot's of side wind and on the way back rode past some...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

the eternal car vs bikes war =) did you ever...

the eternal car vs bikes war =)

did you ever realise it is the same idiots, regardless of the "vehicle"? like, assume there are idiots, and indeed there's a lot of them. idiots sometimes drive a...
07-05-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 178,338
Posted By haphaeu

Good reading. Agree with the point. But he seems...

Good reading. Agree with the point. But he seems a bit too eager in making less of cyclists outfit. Fact that commuting in a bike can be a good opportunity for exercising, meaning you want to push...
06-16-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By haphaeu

I guess there's no easy or standard quick way to...

I guess there's no easy or standard quick way to do this with model and serial numbers all gone...


No, not yet. I was hoping there was a good way to know so I cold just order online and spare...
06-16-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By haphaeu

How to know specs of headset bearings?

After commuting some winters, the headset bearings are all rusted due to salt. I can't even read any model or serial numbers from them.

I'm trying to do it all myself since maintenance here is...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

I HAVE to learn to just ignore el-bikes,...

I HAVE to learn to just ignore el-bikes, otherwise I'll end up hating them ... that annoying sound of the electrical engine right on your back awaiting for the next uphill to pass you like it was...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

It is the bad roll and particularly cornering...

It is the bad roll and particularly cornering that annoys me. Studded sort of “walk” sideways when cornering in dry asfalt.

When spring comes, you’ll see how awesome it is changing back to slicks...
01-08-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,992
Posted By haphaeu

Two lights at the front. A normal one for...

Two lights at the front.

A normal one for normal use. I use a led one with 4 batteries. Lasts enough, lights enough, and can be seen enough.

And a second, 7000 lumens at least, that you leave...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,776
Posted By haphaeu

Commuting postponed to week 3 due to holidays :) ...

Commuting postponed to week 3 due to holidays :)

Looking forward to 2018!

last year wasn’t that great bikewise - had a little girl which was and is being awesome, but put a big hit on my...
10-11-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,259
Posted By haphaeu

Sunny Sunday ride

Sunny Sunday ride
10-11-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,402
Posted By haphaeu

I have a Thule Chariot CX1 and have been...

I have a Thule Chariot CX1 and have been commuting with my daughter very often, approx. 15 km each way, in all sorts of weather, including lots of rain, the the trolley is very comfortable for her...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-16, 02:31 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Now that the baby is born, time to add some cargo...

Now that the baby is born, time to add some cargo to the cx:

https://cdn1.static-tgdp.com/ui/productimages/approved/std.lang.all/92/90/369290_sized_640x420.jpg


...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Castelli Elemento 2 7x(Air) Jacketawesome winter...

Castelli Elemento 2 7x(Air) Jacketawesome winter jacket, just a light wool base layer and I was comfortable down to -2°C, with a thick wool base layer down to -10°C.
excellent breath ability and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5888917/casset...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5888917/cassetteCampi1229.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,112
Posted By haphaeu

here's my brand new yet to be riden Fenix C10,...

here's my brand new yet to be riden Fenix C10, Campagnolo Chorus 11 =D
planning to change the cassette 12-25 for a 12-29 for the climbs
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5888917/RidleyFenixC10.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,588
Posted By haphaeu

good thing about asking strangers for advice is...

good thing about asking strangers for advice is that they tell you the truth :o
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,588
Posted By haphaeu

Thanks for the tips. Apparently 35 won't be for...

Thanks for the tips. Apparently 35 won't be for me, since I don't want to spend 10h per week training. Maybe I'll just keep a base amount of training as I'm doing so far and increase intensity some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,692
Posted By haphaeu

What I use and am happy with in rainy Norway is a...

What I use and am happy with in rainy Norway is a gore bike wear oxygen for long rides under heavy rains, and assos blitzfeder for light rain or chilli descents. Although blitzfeder is wind stopper...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,588
Posted By haphaeu

140 km (87 miles), 2000 m (6 600 ft) = ave 35 km/h (22 mph) - is that a lot to ask?

So, as the title says, the race is 140 km (87 miles), 3000 m (10 000 ft).
(sorry, won't convert units anymore from here...)

An HC climb right at the start, 1 000 m up in 15 km... then mostly...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Assos blitzFeder Nice emergency weather jacket,...

Assos blitzFeder
Nice emergency weather jacket, for those chilly descents.
Less than 100g and packs fist size
:)


nevermind this dude in the pics... I look much nicer than him in this jacket...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 687
Posted By haphaeu

Place to hire a road bike in Visby (Gotland), Sweden?

Well, title says it all.
I tried to google it, but just came across hybrid and city bike hire...
Anyone?
Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

New summer tires and a convenient little stem...

New summer tires and a convenient little stem bag:
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btw, my old tires blew up when pumping to max pressure... was not wearing protective goggles, was luck nothing came into my eyes...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-14, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

bike ride :) I'm not able to run even 1km ...

bike ride :) I'm not able to run even 1km ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Just to mention here that this shell is awesome! ...

Just to mention here that this shell is awesome!
Of course, given that you want to cycle and it is cold and raining outside :)
Tested it a few times, including long (130km) run with rain, snow and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Gore Bike Wear - Oxygen Gore Tex Active Shell ...

Gore Bike Wear - Oxygen Gore Tex Active Shell

just ordered one of these, since it keeps raining forever here :)
looking forward to try it
...
01-05-14, 03:22 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 178,338
Posted By haphaeu

just my late 5c: wool base layers! these are just...

just my late 5c: wool base layers! these are just comfortable and awesome to keep you warm even after you sweat.
Natural merino wool, like these from Devold. They also adapt very well when you move...
09-02-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,338
Posted By haphaeu

Garmin Edge 510 Performance x Team Bundle

ok guys, this sounds stupid to me, but I could not find what are the differences between the Performance Bundle and the Team Bundle... tried garmin site, searching in internet... the only thing I...
09-01-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,580
Posted By haphaeu

Hei all, thanks for all the help. Finally found...

Hei all,
thanks for all the help. Finally found the pads.
The calipers are Promax, and I found these pads here
338024
which look exactly the same, so I've ordered and they match :)
They're a2z...
08-14-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,580
Posted By haphaeu

There are not many bike shops around here, and...

There are not many bike shops around here, and they're not particularly interested in selling small parts...
08-14-13, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,580
Posted By haphaeu

Size of disk brake pads

Hi all,

the disc breaking pads of my MTB is totally weared out, but the bike is old and there is no brand or model name on the brakes, so I don't know exactly which break pads to buy. All the...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 11,190
Posted By haphaeu

nice ideas! thanks! I quite liked the position on...

nice ideas! thanks! I quite liked the position on the chain stay. It's stable and it's nice to see the crank system working.
On the fork though, it's really too shaky, maybe because the front wheel...
03-05-13, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,270
Posted By haphaeu

how are these fenders you mentioned for quickly...

how are these fenders you mentioned for quickly removal and putting them back on?

After using more the bike, I'm actually found these I'm using quite convenient to be taken off when I go out for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By haphaeu

Crank arm remover tool Bottom bracket tool ...

Crank arm remover tool
Bottom bracket tool
Lithium grease
- guess what I'm doing? :)
02-23-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By haphaeu

More new fancy things I had never heard of :)...

More new fancy things I had never heard of :) Thanks guys! One of these dropout saver would definitely solve my problem... Hopefully I can find them here.
02-23-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By haphaeu

Thanks for the help! No hammer, no wrench...

Thanks for the help!

No hammer, no wrench :) I've borrowed a tool to fix it and it's now parallel.
BUT there is another problem... when the derailleur broke and bent the frame, it also messed up...
02-23-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By haphaeu

Help with rear derailleur - is this thread bent ?

Hei all,

had an accident last week, which ripped apart the rear derailleur (Shimano Altus) of my mountain bike. :notamused:
Just bought another one (Shimano Alivio) and am replacing it.

But...
02-21-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,270
Posted By haphaeu

my brand new Focus 105 my first CX, just...

my brand new Focus 105
my first CX, just commuted today, quite liked.
only thing Im not too happy with are these fenders...
300657
Forum: Commuting
02-15-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,272
Posted By haphaeu

For the rack, I really don't want it. As I don't...

For the rack, I really don't want it. As I don't use it frequently, it would be just extra weight carried every day back and forth.
Good point for the fenders. I really wanted to know whether those...
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