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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,091
Posted By City_Smasher

Only read the first 9 posts, so if this has...

Only read the first 9 posts, so if this has already been stated, my bad. Driving is not a right.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-21-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,732
Posted By City_Smasher

Wind plays a big part when riding in cold...

Wind plays a big part when riding in cold weather. The wind chill can be much lower than the actual temperature.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,463
Posted By City_Smasher

Doesn't RAGBRAI use some FM roads on their annual...

Doesn't RAGBRAI use some FM roads on their annual bike ride, and how would this law affect RAGBRAI in the future? I've never ridden RAGBRAI, but it's my understanding that a lot of smaller...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 01:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By City_Smasher

Thanks for the link. The Street Cuffs that I...

Thanks for the link. The Street Cuffs that I have are connected by a single chain link that is 2 inches long by 1 inch thick, and both ends swivel. Someone in the link posts a review that they...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By City_Smasher

"Street Cuffs" are another option. ...

"Street Cuffs" are another option. http://www.masterlock.com/viral.shtml?bcpid=1243481020

Scroll down on the menu on the right, until you get to "Street Cuff".
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By City_Smasher

I have a set of Soma steel core tire levers, and...

I have a set of Soma steel core tire levers, and they work great. Maybe you just have bad karma! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By City_Smasher

I've had two sets (one on each bike), and no...

I've had two sets (one on each bike), and no problems with them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,044
Posted By City_Smasher

In the truck driver/bicyclist incident, both...

In the truck driver/bicyclist incident, both parties were at fault. The truck driver had taken amphetamines because he was tired, and the cyclist signaled to turn right, but turned left.

It's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 1,660,181
Posted By City_Smasher

Drivers can't see a bicycle on the sidewalk? ...

Drivers can't see a bicycle on the sidewalk? Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk, & drivers can see them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-09, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By City_Smasher

Dream Riders The Movie

Saturday (June 21st), on the Travel Channel. Documentary of a Trans-America bike ride.
Forum: Touring
06-17-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By City_Smasher

Dream Riders

Saw a commercial on the Travel Channel for this movie, Saturday (June 21st). It's a documentary about a father & son that ride across country on bicycles. :)
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,249
Posted By City_Smasher

Those are all great bikes. The LHT and Volpe...

Those are all great bikes. The LHT and Volpe have been used for touring (not sure about the others being used for touring, anyone else know?), and would serve you well in that area, along with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,501
Posted By City_Smasher

Kill Two Cyclists....Go To Jail

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/19693283/detail.html
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By City_Smasher

You might want to check out a few other...

You might want to check out a few other brands.....Raleigh, Specialized, Giant, GT, Trek.

These companies all make bikes costing about the same as the Dawes model you posted. Just some advice...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-07-09, 02:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,172
Posted By City_Smasher

1. Motorists don't like cyclists because it's...

1. Motorists don't like cyclists because it's their road.
2. Motorists don't like cyclists because they have to pay for gas and gas taxes, which is subsequently used to pay for their roads.
3....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-09, 01:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,195
Posted By City_Smasher

I still think the cities in Holland are much...

I still think the cities in Holland are much safer for cyclists, than most American cities are. I think the biggest concern for most cyclists in Amsterdam, is getting their bike stolen.

I've...
Forum: Recumbent
06-07-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,169
Posted By City_Smasher

The R&D guys at Bachetta could learn a thing or...

The R&D guys at Bachetta could learn a thing or two about making slick looking, uber-fast recumbents, from the R&D guys at Wal-Mart! :rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
06-06-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 16,997
Posted By City_Smasher

You made some new friends today! Seriously,...

You made some new friends today!

Seriously, that looks like an awesome ride....especially by the lake!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 990
Posted By City_Smasher

I second the Masi....since I own the Speciale...

I second the Masi....since I own the Speciale Fixed! :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 990
Posted By City_Smasher

Lotta' good SS bikes out there to choose from. ...

Lotta' good SS bikes out there to choose from. It really comes down to how much you want to spend, and your own personal preference.

If you're planning to buy from a LBS in NYC, you should have...
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By City_Smasher

To me, it sounds like this cop didn't know about...

To me, it sounds like this cop didn't know about the law. After you told him about it, he took your personal information and let you go, which implies that he was giving you the benefit of the doubt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-09, 12:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,298
Posted By City_Smasher

While this story is tragic, I have to wonder if...

While this story is tragic, I have to wonder if we're getting the real story. Cops bend the rules for each other, and protect each other.

There was an incident in Texas a few years ago where a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,061
Posted By City_Smasher

I'm telling you STFU, because you can't defend...

I'm telling you STFU, because you can't defend the mechanic since you weren't there. Trying to do so, just makes you look stupid. As I said earlier, no explantion to you is needed.....so STFU,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,061
Posted By City_Smasher

You make a lot of assumptions. Were you there??...

You make a lot of assumptions. Were you there?? Can you tell me what information I gave to the mechanic?



I used small caps in my usage of the word "old", and it's context is perfectly...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,502
Posted By City_Smasher

Try this: Hold down ctrl and press the + key. ...

Try this: Hold down ctrl and press the + key. Each press will zoom in.

Likewise pressing the - key while holding down control, will zoom out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,061
Posted By City_Smasher

My post states fixed gear/SS. A FG/SS wheel, has...

My post states fixed gear/SS. A FG/SS wheel, has a flip flop hub. The bike can be ridden as a FG or, you can flip the wheel over and ride the bike as a SS. The "OLD", is the old wheel I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,061
Posted By City_Smasher

I had a similar experience yesterday, at my LBS. ...

I had a similar experience yesterday, at my LBS. I needed a new rear wheel for my fixed gear/SS. A mechanic showed me a wheel (only one in stock), & I asked what tools I would need to remove the...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,718
Posted By City_Smasher

Don't you also require insurance, anti-freeze,...

Don't you also require insurance, anti-freeze, window washer fluid, etc. for the jeep
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-27-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,125
Posted By City_Smasher

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Commuting
01-22-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,380
Posted By City_Smasher

Two miles on a steep grade is a long distance. I...

Two miles on a steep grade is a long distance. I wouldn't worry about riding more on the weekends to 'get in shape', you're not going to shave 10 minutes off your time. If your concern is getting...
Forum: Northern California
01-14-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 917
Posted By City_Smasher

After the earthquake, I used to ride on the...

After the earthquake, I used to ride on the Embarcadero Freeway. It was closed to traffic due to earthquake damage, so I had it all to myself! :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-14-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,520
Posted By City_Smasher

+1 to personal responsibility

+1 to personal responsibility
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-14-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,520
Posted By City_Smasher

Your info, while meant to be helpful, isn't...

Your info, while meant to be helpful, isn't anything new.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,318
Posted By City_Smasher

It's necessary to ride a bike in the rain and not...

It's necessary to ride a bike in the rain and not just good weather, so that you can stay in shape to be able to do the yard work!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,013
Posted By City_Smasher

It took me about two weeks, to get used to riding...

It took me about two weeks, to get used to riding fixed.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-10-09, 05:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,986
Posted By City_Smasher

The digestive system slows down, when you go to...

The digestive system slows down, when you go to sleep.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-09-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

Exactly, I rest my case. :D

Exactly, I rest my case. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,514
Posted By City_Smasher

Chip did. And you still haven't answered it yet!...

Chip did. And you still haven't answered it yet!

They don't make ropes long enough, for you to climb out of the hole you've dug yourself into! :roflmao2:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,514
Posted By City_Smasher

You can't handle a question! :roflmao2:

You can't handle a question! :roflmao2:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,514
Posted By City_Smasher

So you can avoid answering it, like you avoided...

So you can avoid answering it, like you avoided Chip's question?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,514
Posted By City_Smasher

Agreed! :roflmao2:

Agreed! :roflmao2:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,514
Posted By City_Smasher

We get it already! You can't answer Chip's...

We get it already! You can't answer Chip's question. As another poster said, "Chip caught you"!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-09-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

When was the last time you saw someone riding in...

When was the last time you saw someone riding in the Tour de France or the Italia' de Giro on a 30+lb bike?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

Umm...no. And trying to use backwards logic to...

Umm...no. And trying to use backwards logic to convince people you're right, is an exercise in futility and desperation!

Frame weight is one of the variables in the factors that affect speed. If...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

Frame weight is one of the variables in the...

Frame weight is one of the variables in the factors that affect speed. If frame weight was inconsequential, you wouldn't have super light road bike frames.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-07-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

Not all touring bikes are slow. The Surly LHT is...

Not all touring bikes are slow. The Surly LHT is a heavy bike due to the 4130 chromoly that's used, and the thickness of the tubes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-07-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By City_Smasher

NYC May Implement Bicycle Parking Laws

New York City, which has been working hard to promote cycling of late, has now proposed "bicycle parking rules that could be among the toughest in the nation, requiring one secure bike parking space...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-07-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,041
Posted By City_Smasher

Touring bikes have longer chain stays giving the...

Touring bikes have longer chain stays giving the bike a longer wheelbase, and they are generally sturdier. Most have extra braze-ons for three water bottles, and for adding front panniers, for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,665
Posted By City_Smasher

Not a clyde, but I'd say if you're already...

Not a clyde, but I'd say if you're already cycling and thinking of going fixed....go for it. If you're new to cycling and you're looking for a bike to purchase, I'd say get a bike with gears. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,976,108
Posted By City_Smasher

More pics of this bike, please! :D

More pics of this bike, please! :D
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