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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,624
Posted By jloco

Carry pepper spray

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/a-road-rage-incident-in-american-fork-left-a-cyclist-shaken-its-part-of-a-bigger-issue-of-safety-on-utah-roads/

Yet another road rage incident that could...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-16, 02:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,005
Posted By jloco

Internal gear belt drive commuters

For all those that commute on a bike that has an internal gear belt drive train, how is the maintenance for belt drive and what do you think compared to chain? I am considering one like the BMC...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,590
Posted By jloco

Time for a bike mounted camera

Today's commute was great until a pickup truck pulled out in front of me and gave me the bird like it was my fault for being there.


So aggravating and dangerous thus prompting me to buy a camera...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,027
Posted By jloco

Seems to me that the question should be carbon or...

Seems to me that the question should be carbon or aluminum? Carbon bikes have improved vibration dampening and tend to be more rigid with less flex. They are more expensive though, so a comparable...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 10,549
Posted By jloco

Traffic Cops priority in CA: Write tickets to...

Traffic Cops priority in CA: Write tickets to generate money, keep traffic flowing.

I can see how the cop saw you taking up an entire lane and how it would "appear" that here is a potentially...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,647
Posted By jloco

Edge 810/510 Firmware update tip

I recently bought a Garmin Edge 810 with the US maps, HRM, and cadence. It came out of the box with firmware 2.2 version. I updated to 2.6, and then I started to have the HRM connection drop out,...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 164,784
Posted By jloco

Beautiful weather this morning: no wind, sunny,...

Beautiful weather this morning: no wind, sunny, not a cloud in the sky, 80 degrees.

Left my house and there was an unusually small amount of cars on the road. Trucked up my morning climb with...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 58
Hot
Views: 3,066
Posted By jloco

100 degrees with 10-15 mph wind for the last...

100 degrees with 10-15 mph wind for the last week! Seems hot at first, but when you are riding you get used to it.

Just stay hydrated and enjoy your legs being loose and warm. Also, relish in...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-13, 04:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,711
Posted By jloco

I usually eat an egg mug(egg beaters, cheese in a...

I usually eat an egg mug(egg beaters, cheese in a coffee mug...microwave for 1 min stir then another minute) or some mini wheat cereal before heading out about 5 minutes later for work(20 min...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 909
Posted By jloco

No Commuting Guilt

Am I the only one who feels guilt if I take the car instead of the bike? Even if the weather is bad, I still have guilt.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3,155
Views: 975,383
Posted By jloco

Yeah, that's messed up, I bought the 810 nav...

Yeah, that's messed up, I bought the 810 nav bundle plus an extra cadence for $425. Must have been a glitch?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,155
Views: 975,383
Posted By jloco

ALL Garmin about 50% off from Online store!!...

ALL Garmin about 50% off from Online store!! https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/ 810 $499 in cart its $274 might be a father's day special? I bought mine this morning. Best deal yet!
Forum: Commuting
06-14-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,876
Posted By jloco

+1 lol I love Chuck Norris jokes.

+1 lol I love Chuck Norris jokes.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,221
Posted By jloco

I have a 4 mile each way commute. By car it...

I have a 4 mile each way commute.

By car it can take 10-20 min depending on train and traffic.

On bike its a consistent 13 min. Plus there is a good size hill on the way to work.

Gas is...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,377
Posted By jloco

So, I #1 self buzzed cut last night. I think I...

So, I #1 self buzzed cut last night. I think I am a little faster, got a couple PRs on some segments to work...lol

Used the newspaper over the sink in the bathroom, and clean up was a couple wet...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 08:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,377
Posted By jloco

How do you shave your head to minimize cleanup? ...

How do you shave your head to minimize cleanup? Outside? Over sink?
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 164,784
Posted By jloco

All was slow this morning until about 5 minutes...

All was slow this morning until about 5 minutes into the morning commute, then my body came to life on the bike and the rest was bliss. This has to be one of my favorite things about commuting in...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,377
Posted By jloco

Commuting friendly haircut?

I am thinking of shaving my head so that I can ride cooler, "spritz" shower in the bathroom (no facilities at work), and not have to worry about styling the hair.

What works for you all?
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,435
Posted By jloco

For some reason smiling and waving just eats them...

For some reason smiling and waving just eats them up inside.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,362
Posted By jloco

It seems that driver courtesy is general is...

It seems that driver courtesy is general is getting worse as the years go by. Assuming you live through an incident, the camera would be a good documentary of what really happened.

Its a shame...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,706
Posted By jloco

When you are in a cage with windows rolled up and...

When you are in a cage with windows rolled up and in your own little world it really brings out the nasty. That is probably why they do not worry about us... until we are flying in the air like...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,706
Posted By jloco

Why do cars hate us, cant we all just get along?

I have been commuting for the last month everyday (5 days a week). I can honestly say that it has been a blast. I every part of it...nature, speed, exercise, sweat, accomplishment, EXCEPT......
Forum: Commuting
05-16-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 164,784
Posted By jloco

Great weather in Northern Utah. Just started...

Great weather in Northern Utah. Just started back in on commuting to work with a Specialized Hardrock - added barends and road tires to the stock rims, works great. Getting exercise while saving...
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