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Forum: Commuting
04-17-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,561
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Love my Klean Kanteen - always have it in the...

Love my Klean Kanteen - always have it in the fridge full of filtered water ready to grab at a moment's notice for my next bicycle ride. No taste issues at all, lightweight and great flow.
Forum: Commuting
04-26-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,034
Posted By iflyskyhawks

First of all, I'm glad you're OK. I used to...

First of all, I'm glad you're OK.

I used to work in insurance claims.

The accident is actually a "collision" loss, not a comprehensive. If she was carrying liability only and you don't have...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,983
Posted By iflyskyhawks

My Trek Valencia has Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase...

My Trek Valencia has Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase slicks - the key to them being more stable and commuter friendly is that they're 700x32. So far, they've done an amazing job of deflecting road...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 04:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,995
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Here's my light setup and a review to go with it...

Here's my light setup and a review to go with it - the Seca 400 from Light & Motion (http://bike-geek.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-seca-400-bicycle-light-powerful.html)...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,007
Posted By iflyskyhawks

My bicycle headlight is on FLASH mode during...

My bicycle headlight is on FLASH mode during daylight hours and steady for night/dark riding as appears to be the sentiment of most of the folks replying.

I read an article somewhere that having a...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-09, 05:04 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,797
Posted By iflyskyhawks

My daughter will be two next weekend. I get up...

My daughter will be two next weekend. I get up at 430am and am rolling out of the driveway at 530am. I practice the "be stealthy" approach. Bike is fully prepped the night before (light charged,...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Did you use the mounting hardware that came with...

Did you use the mounting hardware that came with the Super Flash to make it on the down tube? If not, how did you secure it? I think this is a great idea!
Forum: Commuting
01-23-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,978
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I too run the Bontrager Race Lite Hard Case but...

I too run the Bontrager Race Lite Hard Case but in a 700x32 version that is the stock tire on my Trek Valencia. So far, they've handled a lot of punishment. I frequently encounter glass and debris...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-09, 05:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,756
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I agree 1000%. Riding in a predictable manner is...

I agree 1000%. Riding in a predictable manner is a huge contributor to safety night OR day.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-09, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,845
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Closing in on 300 miles on my new (purchased in...

Closing in on 300 miles on my new (purchased in December '08), 2009 Trek Valencia. It's a solid bike with good equipment and a sporty look. Overall, I've been very pleased...

I've posted several...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 15,739
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I always wear a helmet. Period. I have been...

I always wear a helmet. Period.

I have been convinced, however, that this should be a personal choice and do not believe bike helmets are infallible.

That said, I'd prefer to have something...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-09, 10:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,756
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Adding reflectors or lights to the side of your...

Adding reflectors or lights to the side of your bicycle will help. I know there have been comments questioning how useful this would be in those "last few moments before collision" but the idea here...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,942
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I do not. Should I? Until you posted...

I do not.

Should I?

Until you posted this thread, the thought hadn't crossed my mind!
Forum: Commuting
01-06-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Planet Bike "Cascadia" fenders for my 700x32's. ...

Planet Bike "Cascadia" fenders for my 700x32's. I'm pretty happy with them so far but damn it's hard to tweak that rear fender to be perfectly centered! :-(
Forum: Commuting
01-05-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,788
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Bologna! If you hop on your bicycle to go do...

Bologna!

If you hop on your bicycle to go do something rather than hop in your automobile, you're commuting on your bike and you're exercising a great means of alternative transportation.

The...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,403
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I installed a kickstand on my Trek Valencia...

I installed a kickstand on my Trek Valencia shortly after purchasing it. I believe a kickstand is a great accessory for a commuter bike - especially if you use your bike to run errands, have...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-09, 06:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,306
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Just under 2,400 miles with over 1,000 miles of...

Just under 2,400 miles with over 1,000 miles of that as bicycle commuting (since starting in June 2008). Looking forward to quite a bit more mileage in 2009 given it will be a full year of commuting!
Forum: Commuting
01-02-09, 06:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,762
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I wear one and in addition to contact...

I wear one and in addition to contact information, I listed the prescription medications I take. It also happens to be quite reflective so it serves two purposes!
Forum: Commuting
12-24-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,722
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing! I will keep...

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing! I will keep these images in mind when I start complaining about commuting with temps in the mid-30's here in South Texas!
Forum: Commuting
12-18-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 659
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Canceled my commute this morning due to a...

Canceled my commute this morning due to a "widespread dense fog" advisory. I reasoned that even with all the lights I have on my bike, it's a struggle to have drivers see me on GOOD visibility days. ...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By iflyskyhawks

While the Valencia is similar to the SOHO 1.0 in...

While the Valencia is similar to the SOHO 1.0 in several ways, it is also different. Case in point - the forks. Trek upgraded the forks to Cro-Moly steel to add to the bike's streetworthy...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By iflyskyhawks

In-depth ride experience - Trek Valencia

I will be posting a detailed "ride experience" for the first ten rides on my 2009 Trek Valencia. So far, I'm really enjoying the bike!!

Here's the link:...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,708
Posted By iflyskyhawks

On my commute home this past Tuesday, I was...

On my commute home this past Tuesday, I was traveling into a direct headwind with gusts between 25-30mph. It was brutal. Every once in awhile I'd get hit by a gust that knocked me off balance. The...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,452,400
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Biking to work on my new 2009 Trek Valencia

Just purchased a new, dedicated bicycle for commuting to/from work. It's Trek's new "Valencia" commuter.

It has the following features:

Cro-Moly Steel Forks
Disc Brakes
700c x 32c...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,943
Posted By iflyskyhawks

...locked to the security-camera monitored...

...locked to the security-camera monitored bicycle rack in the covered parking garage just outside the door to the office.

(and I go straight into the gym when I arrive to take a nice, warm...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,426
Posted By iflyskyhawks

It usually takes me about 15-20 minutes longer on...

It usually takes me about 15-20 minutes longer on my bike versus taking the car. That said, for the past several days, road construction has resulted in horrendous delays for drivers. As a result,...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,419
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Generally, no. I bike commute three days a...

Generally, no.

I bike commute three days a week and try to get a social and fitness (road bike) ride in on the weekends. That said, I've been nursing what I believe is a hamstring sprain/strain...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,828
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I worked for four years as an insurance claims...

I worked for four years as an insurance claims agent. State Farm does not need her policy number to look-up her account. Call them back. Provide every bit of detail about her - name, address, etc....
Forum: Commuting
10-17-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,481
Posted By iflyskyhawks

A few years ago I was riding on the road, doing...

A few years ago I was riding on the road, doing about 15mph, when an American Snout Butterfly went straight into my mouth and hit the back of my throat. I literally choked for a few seconds then...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,679
Posted By iflyskyhawks

To save a little wear and tear on my body, I try...

To save a little wear and tear on my body, I try not to make my commutes to/from work a sprint or workout the way I would on weekend fitness rides.

I have also found that it is a psychological...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-08, 05:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,274
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I think now is probably a good time for the men...

I think now is probably a good time for the men replying to this thread to stop projecting their own feeling of safety and comfort on the lady that created this thread. We're not able to walk a mile...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,452,400
Posted By iflyskyhawks

My commuter bike

I converted a 2005 Gary Fisher Tassajara Mountain Bike that has been serving me well as my commuter bike. I bike to work three times a week with a commuting distance of 22-24 miles roundtrip.

My...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-08, 03:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,554
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Something to keep in mind. I use the mirror as a...

Something to keep in mind. I use the mirror as a confirmation, usually, to what my ears have already given me a heads-up on. I hear something behind me - look in the mirror - and confirm where the...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,554
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Use a bar end mirror from a company called "Third...

Use a bar end mirror from a company called "Third Eye". It mounts in the end of the handle bar firmly and is resistant to bumps/jolts knocking it out of position. It gives me a clear view of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-08, 03:45 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 34,929
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Or, better yet, run the red light and give that...

Or, better yet, run the red light and give that much larger percentage of law-abiding, sober drivers an opportunity to run you over since they actually thought the green light they had meant the...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-08, 04:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,137
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I've experienced some of the same issues. Rides...

I've experienced some of the same issues. Rides home here in San Antonio, TX usually involve temps between 95-102 degrees. When I transitioned from my road bike to a modified mountain bike I really...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-08, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,432
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Commute to work in bike clothes. Lock bike in...

Commute to work in bike clothes. Lock bike in bicycle rack at my employer. Drip sweat like a waterfall for the first few moments after stopping (so I usually take my time while locking up my bike to...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-08, 05:22 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,559
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I am a usability engineer for a large financial...

I am a usability engineer for a large financial services company. I bike about 9-12 miles one-way. My employer has a gym with showers and I am a member (the cost is pretty cheap about $25 a month)....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,257
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I find it mildly hilarious that when gas drops...

I find it mildly hilarious that when gas drops from $4 to $3.50 that people are running in the street rejoicing at how "cheap" gas has become and how the big drop is going to decrease bicycle use,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 34,929
Posted By iflyskyhawks

On two recent rides I observed how incredibly...

On two recent rides I observed how incredibly dangerous it is to disregard a stop light. In both cases the cyclists in front of me clearly looked for traffic and proceeded into the intersection only...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,001
Posted By iflyskyhawks

The solution to this problem is fairly simple. ...

The solution to this problem is fairly simple. Use a checklist.

There's a reason that pilot in the cockpit of that airliner you're on is using a checklist. He's doing it to ensure that...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,029
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I'm pretty happy with my Pearl Izumi "Velocipak"...

I'm pretty happy with my Pearl Izumi "Velocipak" (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U6KHUM?tag=wildtexas&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B000U6KHUM&adid=0D7SWT2WQS913KTR235R). It has side...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Featured in a SmartMoney article...

I'm a new bicycle commuter that has been blogging about my experiences. By random chance, a reporter with SmartMoney Magazine came across my blog and featured me in a story about cutting commuter...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 05:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By iflyskyhawks

When a coworker or friend tells you "Good for...

When a coworker or friend tells you "Good for you!" when they learn you're commuting to work on your bicycle you can always respond, "...and good for YOU too!" since you're one less car they're...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 05:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,471
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I use and am quite satisfied with a mirror that...

I use and am quite satisfied with a mirror that installs in the end of my handlebar grip made by a company called "Third Eye". Because the mirror is so firmly seated with the handlebar, bumps and...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 53,672
Posted By iflyskyhawks

I'm following the path of using the bicycles you...

I'm following the path of using the bicycles you already own. For the past several weeks I've been using my Felt road bike for commuting and cringing at the abuse its been taking -> slamming into...
Forum: Texas
07-20-08, 04:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,086
Posted By iflyskyhawks

In San Antonio, at least, it is illegal to ride...

In San Antonio, at least, it is illegal to ride your bicycle on a sidewalk. That said, I believe there is a high probability that no one would ever stop/ticket you for this offense. Using...
Forum: Introductions
07-20-08, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Thank you for the warm welcome! I fly...

Thank you for the warm welcome!

I fly Skyhawks from time to time on the weekend! :-) It's for pleasure, not work. I work in Northwest San Antonio and my primary job is studying human/computer...
Forum: Introductions
07-19-08, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By iflyskyhawks

Greetings from San Antonio, Texas

Glad to be here to learn and share knowledge!

I've been cycling "seriously" since 2005 when I started doing some mountain biking. In 2006 I purchased a Felt F75 road bike and completed the Valero...
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