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Forum: Commuting
05-27-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,034
Posted By PolarBear007

I hope the pack proves an excellent solution to...

I hope the pack proves an excellent solution to your need. I see so many people here wearing them - far more than panniers (though there are a few of us) so there must be something to it.

In my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

She's a looker! Great job on all the color...

She's a looker!

Great job on all the color matching, etc. Looks like a sizable investment, but also looks like a show-room ride!
Forum: Commuting
08-09-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Yep - gotcha. I was wondering about the geometry...

Yep - gotcha. I was wondering about the geometry of your forks/frame for lugging the load up front.

I've found my Schwinn High Plains does very well with hefty loads on the front rack (i use a...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

. . Sweet looking commuter!!! . . I've...

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Sweet looking commuter!!!
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I've always liked the classic all-black color scheme. Yours, in particular, looks all business! I'm sure it's a fun ride though. Something to look forward to...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,740
Posted By PolarBear007

Yeah - no sidewalk hate from me either. I...

Yeah - no sidewalk hate from me either.

I don't care if pedestrians don't like it (though on the few occasions i ride the side walk i do slow down and remain hyper vigilant).

I am going to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-17, 10:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,143
Posted By PolarBear007

I have a Terry Liberator (pre-Gel i believe) and...

I have a Terry Liberator (pre-Gel i believe) and love it. At first i had a bit of an adjustment to how my sit bones positioned on it, but now i wouldn't trade it for anything!

I should probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,028
Posted By PolarBear007

Why, a 1990 Schwinn High Plains must be in the...

Why, a 1990 Schwinn High Plains must be in the top 3! Trek 830 up there as well. :)
Forum: Commuting
02-08-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,196
Posted By PolarBear007

Congratulations Eladh7 !!! The Cinelli looks...

Congratulations Eladh7 !!!

The Cinelli looks like a very nice bike and has great components.

As you begin to ride it more frequently you will begin to really notice how well it fits...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,588
Posted By PolarBear007

+2 !!!!! Yep, not once, but TWICE!!! Busy...

+2 !!!!!

Yep, not once, but TWICE!!! Busy intersection both times. What a joy... oy.

Actually, fall #2 was not entirely my fault. Unbeknownst to me, one of the screws on the clip-mount to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,299
Posted By PolarBear007

I'm in Colorado Springs and there some great LBSs...

I'm in Colorado Springs and there some great LBSs here. From small (thinking Ted's Bicycles) to large retailers like Performance Bike, we've got it all really. However, with so much competition the...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Love the blue on your bike here!!! I'm...

Love the blue on your bike here!!!

I'm trying to squeeze in the budget a powder-coating for my signatory commuter ride and choosing the color is so tough for me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9,107
Views: 3,176,046
Posted By PolarBear007

I have an older High Plains (1990) and it is...

I have an older High Plains (1990) and it is pretty much my only ride. I have a couple other bikes, but it's far and away my preferred!!!

If i had seen that bike this spring, it wouldn't be for...
Forum: Touring
09-12-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,045
Posted By PolarBear007

I believe the failures are carbon-fiber/material...

I believe the failures are carbon-fiber/material failure. A tent pole's shape is the same - the differences come down to weight and the materials ability to return to shape after flex.

Excessive...
Forum: Touring
09-12-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,045
Posted By PolarBear007

I would avoid the carbon fiber poles. When they...

I would avoid the carbon fiber poles. When they become over-flexed (strong winds, etc) they will catastrophically fail at the point of over-flex. There is a reason most 4-season mountaineering tents...
Forum: Touring
09-01-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,448
Posted By PolarBear007

All the above except inversely evaluated! ...

All the above except inversely evaluated!

They're gorgeous!!!!

I struggled between the Jones Bar and the Casey's Crazy CroMoly bar ending up with the Crazy CroMoly (which is AWESOME).
...
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,587
Posted By PolarBear007

Looks like a very nice saddle! A little spendy...

Looks like a very nice saddle! A little spendy for me, but very nice. I'm really pleased with my Terry Liberator - plenty of support and the right amount of padding to smooth out any edges.



I...
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
Posted By PolarBear007

WOW! That fade paint is nice. With three bottle...

WOW! That fade paint is nice. With three bottle cage points, hydration will not be too much a problem!

Are you going with a front rack as well? It looks like you have mid-fork eyelets which are...
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,587
Posted By PolarBear007

When you get a saddle that's just right you don't...

When you get a saddle that's just right you don't want to change it too much!

Yeah the Crazy Bars isn't the cutest girl in the line-up, but like a gymnast she is flexible and strong!!!
Forum: Commuting
08-17-16, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,041
Posted By PolarBear007

Meh... It's a roadie-commuter wannabe. Made of...

Meh... It's a roadie-commuter wannabe. Made of carbon-something-or-other. No thanks.

I'd break it in short order and be honked off b/c i couldn't re-purpose all the nifty gadgets.
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,587
Posted By PolarBear007

I'm learning handle bars are a very personal...

I'm learning handle bars are a very personal component. I guess in many ways like the seat, the parts of our body that actually come into contact with the bicycle determine what works for one person...
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,587
Posted By PolarBear007

Looks great! To me it's a nicer looking ride...

Looks great!

To me it's a nicer looking ride than the Velo Campeur. The LHT is a well-vetted touring rig and should serve very well in a weighted Commuter role.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,361
Posted By PolarBear007

In on p1

In on p1
Forum: Commuting
08-12-16, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,517
Posted By PolarBear007

Those shifters sure look nice. How many speeds do...

Those shifters sure look nice. How many speeds do you use?

Also, that purple is gorgeous!!!
Forum: Commuting
08-11-16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Good grief! That chain ring looks ENORMOUS!...

Good grief!

That chain ring looks ENORMOUS! :twitchy:
Forum: Commuting
08-11-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,517
Posted By PolarBear007

Thanks phughes! To me, in many things,...

Thanks phughes!

To me, in many things, function is beauty's master.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,517
Posted By PolarBear007

Welcome to Bike Forums rahove! There are...

Welcome to Bike Forums rahove!

There are some really knowledgeable and experienced folks around here. I've learned so much and come to realize how much i still don't know.

I've tried a couple...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Odlicno! Radi super! Izvanredan slike!!

Odlicno! Radi super! Izvanredan slike!!
Forum: Commuting
08-10-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Linky ne radi.....

Linky ne radi.....
Forum: Touring
08-10-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 30,243
Posted By PolarBear007

I use a Minoura MT-4000SF on my bike. It is made...

I use a Minoura MT-4000SF on my bike. It is made from tubular STEEL and is not expensive....
Forum: Commuting
08-09-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,454,340
Posted By PolarBear007

Latest Update Progress Photos

OK, just a few qualifiers...
1) she's sportin' her mud cleats and still wearing some trail mud (she's a dirty girl)
2) i know the front of the front fender is yanked sky-high... was a quicky-fix...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

No worries - I had fun w/the Yoda-esque wording!...

No worries - I had fun w/the Yoda-esque wording! All in good humor
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

If you have questions, i'm pleased to be of any...

If you have questions, i'm pleased to be of any help i can be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

:roflmao2: Smoke a turd in h#ll you will .

:roflmao2:

Smoke a turd in h#ll you will .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

OK, just a few qualifiers... 1) she's sportin'...

OK, just a few qualifiers...
1) she's sportin' her field and mud cleats and still wearing some trail mud (she's a dirty girl)
2) i know the front of the front fender is yanked sky-high... was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,750,722
Posted By PolarBear007

I have a set of these bars (in the black...

I have a set of these bars (in the black ChroMoly) on my commuter and luv 'em!!!

I added some ergo hand grips for the swept-back part of the bar and taped the rest. Commuting/touring perfection!...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,728
Posted By PolarBear007

Oh - ugh - ewwwwwww - it's got *germs* oh yuck! ...

Oh - ugh - ewwwwwww - it's got *germs* oh yuck!

Kinda sissified i think....
Forum: Touring
07-26-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,214
Posted By PolarBear007

Lots of great options out there! Especially in EU...

Lots of great options out there! Especially in EU !!!
Forum: Commuting
07-20-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,068
Posted By PolarBear007

I use a wire "basket" i picked up at Home Depot...

I use a wire "basket" i picked up at Home Depot (for a closet organizer iirc). I spray painted it black and use some very stout zip ties to secure it to the back rack. It works well and has stood up...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,541
Posted By PolarBear007

Not wanting to de-rail so i'll be brief. ...

Not wanting to de-rail so i'll be brief.



Not really... I don't have recent pics and will hopefully have the powder coat done this winter so the largest cosmetic alteration isn't done yet....
Forum: Commuting
07-19-16, 10:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,541
Posted By PolarBear007

My commute is right at 14 miles one way. It's not...

My commute is right at 14 miles one way. It's not far, but we have some "nice" hills here in Colorado Springs so i get a nice work out when i push it.

My co-workers look at me like i have 3 arms...
Forum: Touring
07-19-16, 03:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,809
Posted By PolarBear007

Yeah, that is an awesome gear-range!!! Holy...

Yeah, that is an awesome gear-range!!! Holy smokes - 12-36 on the cassette?!? - that is great.

If only something like that was for a 7-speed it could work with my current derailleur/shifters!
Forum: Touring
07-19-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Posted By PolarBear007

Ultimate Touring bars!

This bar, "Casey's Chromoly Crazy Bar" has been absolutely amazing on my bike (see my signature):
...
Forum: Touring
07-18-16, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,168
Posted By PolarBear007

That is what i noticed as well back when i...

That is what i noticed as well back when i considered buying an 'off-the-rack' bike.

Otherwise, most specs seem nicely thought out.
Forum: Touring
07-15-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,261
Posted By PolarBear007

^ This is very important. It is far better...

^ This is very important.

It is far better to have the mounts/brackets flexing and be the "weak" spot in the rack attachment.

Consider if the racks mounting brackets were absolutely rigid. The...
Forum: Touring
07-13-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By PolarBear007

I dunno... would you consider a recumbent style...

I dunno... would you consider a recumbent style for her?

My wife has herniated discs - btw sacrum and L5 and btw L5 and L4. She experiences a lot of pain riding a bicycle. I've often thought maybe...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,910
Posted By PolarBear007

I have a backpack, but i carry it in a basket...

I have a backpack, but i carry it in a basket atop my rear rack.

I carry my office clothes in panniers on the front rack.

I don't like to have anything strapped to me while i'm riding...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,453
Posted By PolarBear007

Colorado.

Colorado.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,453
Posted By PolarBear007

Yeah, i really don't care much for much of the...

Yeah, i really don't care much for much of the summer. Here, it's hot and dry, but it looks so beautiful outside - clear, sunny blue skies every day (almost).

Yet, when i go out to ride the heat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,308
Posted By PolarBear007

Yeah, i stay off busy roads/streets as well. I'm...

Yeah, i stay off busy roads/streets as well. I'm not willing to risk my mobility and/or life to prove a point. No way. The fact that so many Americans will not even accept the most basic...
Forum: Touring
07-08-16, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,295
Posted By PolarBear007

It's great that you've re-outfitted your...

It's great that you've re-outfitted your faithful, old 'horse'!!! I agree the color is pretty cool and with some new and updates accoutrements you'll be ready for your next adventures.

I am also...
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