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03-22-14, 09:24 AM
I don't get out enough
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How does she ride and shift? I was thinking of this one for my next bike. I wasn't sure it was worth the money.
03-22-14, 03:36 PM
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Whats going on here? Is your office a futuristic silo of some sort?
03-22-14, 04:31 PM
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No, that's where Scotty beams it up from.
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03-22-14, 04:53 PM
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I just got a job at a bike shop closer to home and school so it looks like this will be part of my daily commute!
EDIT: I forgot to point out the Goal Zero solar charger up front. Top off my USB lights and cellphone while I cruise. I can adjust the angle by messing with the handlebar bag. It works great!
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03-22-14, 05:04 PM
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The Raleigh shifting is very smooth, in either friction or index. The ride is very comfortable,I was very pleasantly surprised. A heavier bike, weight in the low 30's, I wouldn't want to carry it up several flights of stairs, but it is not difficult to carry it up my steps to the deck, say. Not a racing bike, but I'd describe it as quick and nimble, great as a commuter and for longer distance.
03-22-14, 05:36 PM
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I have a question about a Louis Garneau Profile R-16 Bag because I just bought one. I love the bag but the only problem i have is that the bag is much wider then my bike back rack so I'm unable to really secure it with the Velcro. What kind of back bike rack do you have? Looking at the pic it seems to fit perfect on your rack. Thanks!
03-22-14, 07:48 PM
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This thread has inspired me... I think I will try to take and post a decent picture of my commuter tomorrow. Nice Raleigh, Felt and Surly!
03-22-14, 09:20 PM
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03-22-14, 10:47 PM
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Really cush, reflective sidewall, kevlar belt, decent tread for gravel/dirt and pavement. A little slow to get up to speed compared to the Gator Skin 28 I used to ride but they hold momentum so they're great once you get rolling.
03-23-14, 06:41 PM
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It's actually a light tower that sticks up above the roof. It was still dark outside so those lights inside were still on, shining up and illuminating the tower from outside. In the daytime the tower brings natural light down into this area, the middle (and darkest) part of the office. This was an old house turned into an office, which we then renovated before we moved into it.
03-23-14, 09:03 PM
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It's actually a light tower that sticks up above the roof. It was still dark outside so those lights inside were still on, shining up and illuminating the tower from outside. In the daytime the tower brings natural light down into this area, the middle (and darkest) part of the office. This was an old house turned into an office, which we then renovated before we moved into it.
03-24-14, 08:52 AM
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03-24-14, 09:16 AM
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I just got a job at a bike shop closer to home and school so it looks like this will be part of my daily commute!
EDIT: I forgot to point out the Goal Zero solar charger up front. Top off my USB lights and cellphone while I cruise. I can adjust the angle by messing with the handlebar bag. It works great!
03-24-14, 09:56 AM
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03-25-14, 09:25 PM
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03-27-14, 07:31 AM
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Time flies doesn't it ?
My daughter was testing her new road bike last week... will be adding a rack as she wants to do longer rides and might want to use it for her school commute as well although her Raleigh 20 is her townie.
Last year she moved up to a 24 inch wheel on her mtb.
03-27-14, 08:02 AM
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Possibly even a 24" front wheel? Wondering how that works since the rim brakes are obviously in the right place for each wheel size.
03-27-14, 08:43 AM
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Kind of like a Terry, no?
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03-27-14, 09:02 AM
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My 1983 Fuji Touring Series IV, currently set up for commuting duty. Sorry for the blurry photo:
I'm about to do a thorough tune-up and replace the saddle in the next few days. I'll try to get some better photos, then.
I'm about to do a thorough tune-up and replace the saddle in the next few days. I'll try to get some better photos, then.
03-27-14, 09:04 AM
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Ah, and there it is. I didn't know bikes like that existed. But after a quick google search, I think this is the one - 2001 Terry Isis - BikePedia
03-27-14, 10:40 AM
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Mainly for women's frames where a smaller front wheel is needed to make the geometry possible (or pursuit bikes, but that's a whole different ball game trying to get the front as low as possible to make it as aerodynamic as possible).
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03-27-14, 10:43 AM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
It was a Norco built bike and after finding a Centurion road bike on 650c wheels we found a new owner for the Norco... a woman who was not much bigger than my daughter picked it up after she called the shop asking about a really small road bicycle.
The small front wheel allows for standard geometry and does not impact gearing.
The small front wheel allows for standard geometry and does not impact gearing.
03-30-14, 06:42 PM
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My latest build.
I am really happy with it. It is working as I envisioned. A fairly lightweight, steel frame, "go to" bike.
I am really happy with it. It is working as I envisioned. A fairly lightweight, steel frame, "go to" bike.
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