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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

sweet ride

I've been on this since delivery 2 (?) years ago. I have no idea how many miles. I mostly commute. So far, so sweet. I gave my other Brooks to my partner, who is now a convert, too. No issues with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-10, 05:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By mulchie

Thanks for these replies. I've taken the dive....

Thanks for these replies. I've taken the dive. New C9000 on the way with 4 free batts. International charger. I missed the super deal on New Egg but got a decent price $66 and when I did a live chat...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-10, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By mulchie

Totally fried my MAHA battery charger in Africa

Now what?
I bought a terrific MAHA AA batt charger a couple of years ago thanks to excellent advice on this thread but just fried it during a trip to Africa (jet lag and no transformer, really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-10, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By mulchie

Interesting perspective! I settled on the...

Interesting perspective! I settled on the ridgeline since it locks to the car, and allows the bikes to be locked to the rack. Before this, we had been having to park near any place we might want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By mulchie

I will look into the Saris T-Rax. Right now...

I will look into the Saris T-Rax. Right now considering the Thule Roadway. I do like those hold-by-the-wheel racks, but with four bikes, my guess is that the platform would end up being too big....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By mulchie

car hitch bike rack

We have four bikes and a Rav4 and we need to get a rear rack to carry 4 bikes. I'm a little overwhelmed by the choices. We are looking at a Curt13509 hitch for the car. But what is the best 4 bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By mulchie

super training bike

Cannondale SR800, Shimano 600 gears, deraillers & brakes.

Bought this bike in 1992 for triathalons. Pregnancy (twice!) intervened. I haven't had the heart to part with it. Only about 750 miles on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,894
Posted By mulchie

well, just to answer myself... I just looked at...

well, just to answer myself... I just looked at their website (updated since I last looked about a year ago) and found the 400L series. Things do change.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-09, 05:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,894
Posted By mulchie

dinotte still the best?

I'm a rabid Dinotte fan. They're bright, reliable and handsome, too. Elegant design and super performance.
But having been out of the lighting loop a year or so.... I'd like to hear from others. A...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-09, 04:50 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 17,007
Posted By mulchie

nuther question re batts. Do these trustfire...

nuther question re batts.
Do these trustfire fit in a standard charger? E.G. are they the same length as the AA and AAA bats?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 17,007
Posted By mulchie

batteries for this?

What's the best battery to run with this light?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-09, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Nice! Let the new era begin.

Nice!
Let the new era begin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-08, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Imperial S

Nice to be back on bikeforums after an absence. But Lord, it's 13 degrees out there in Lincoln, Ma. this morning!
I was interested to see they have the S on their site... of course that's the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Ride #? Distance ? mi. Total Distance ? ...

Ride #?
Distance ? mi.
Total Distance ?
Comfort Rating 9

Okay, I've lost track of the specifics and have filed my last report to Brooks. In sum: Great saddle. No issues. I was on two other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-08, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8286/brooks10pf...

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8286/brooks10pf4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8286/brooks10pf4.3bc4d94596.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Hey, Zeimas: In several of those photographs it...

Hey, Zeimas:
In several of those photographs it looks as though you can actually see the rails' outline through the leather. If that is the case, well, no wonder that saddle was killing you. I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Rides # 18, 19, 20 Distances: 10,10,22 Total...

Rides # 18, 19, 20
Distances: 10,10,22
Total Distance 225
Tester. Female.
Results: 9,9,9

A pleasure to ride. Nowhere near enough miles to detect a sag of any sort. But broken in enough that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-08, 04:37 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Rides # 15,16, 17 Distances: 10,10,10 Total...

Rides # 15,16, 17
Distances: 10,10,10
Total Distance 183
Tester. Female.
Results: 8,8,9

I think I psyched myself out with adjustments and ended up with the saddle posted too far back and with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Rides # 12,13, 14 Distances: 10,10,8 Total...

Rides # 12,13, 14
Distances: 10,10,8
Total Distance 153
Comfort Rating 8,8,8
Nothing to report. I think I'm mid-break-in so neither up nor down for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Ride #10,11 Distance 10,15 Total Distance 125...

Ride #10,11
Distance 10,15
Total Distance 125
Comfort Rating 8,8

Off the bike for a few days with guests and tending to my first art show.... but the saddle seems to have "clicked" all of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Tester, female Ride #8,9 Distance 10,10 ...

Tester, female
Ride #8,9
Distance 10,10
Total Distance 100
Comfort Rating 6.5, 8

Ride #9 the saddle just fell into place. Could be the warmer weather. 80 F. Dimpling noticeable around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Tester, female Ride #6,7 Distance 10,10 ...

Tester, female
Ride #6,7
Distance 10,10
Total Distance 80
Comfort Rating 6.5.. 7

Rating is climbing. Minor adjustments. Not worth detailing here. In sum, I've got the saddle adjusted lower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Okay. I applied oil and didn't have time to mess...

Okay. I applied oil and didn't have time to mess with turning the bolt back and forth and it helped even so. Thanks.
I DID NOT KNOW SNAPE KILLED DUMBLEDORE!

Gotta get back to my serious reading.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-30-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By mulchie

Well, there's the customer service and then...

Well, there's the customer service and then there's the guy who stopped next to me at a light in his old guzzler at dusk yesterday and engaged me in a 3 minute conversation about how great the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Ride #5,6 Distance 8,10 Total Distance 60 ...

Ride #5,6
Distance 8,10
Total Distance 60
Comfort Rating 6, 6.5

Considerable squeaking in the saddle. I haven't a clue where it is coming from. Stops every time I stand up. Still haven't found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-08, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Andrea: Could you clarify final feedback? I...

Andrea:
Could you clarify final feedback? I think it might be useful to request that each tester submit a summation of their entire test experience. In my case, since my saddle came only last week,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Ride #2 Distance 17 mi. Total Distance 27 ...

Ride #2
Distance 17 mi.
Total Distance 27
Comfort Rating 7
Some sitbone discomfort. Otherwise easy break-in so far.

Ride #3
Distance 10 mi.
Total Distance 37 mi.
Comfort Rating 6/7
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

You make a valid point. Perhaps you could have a...

You make a valid point. Perhaps you could have a link to the larger pics, though, and this would not interfere with general reading of the site if you post images again yet those (especially Andrea,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Ditto on the Citronella. Must be new. I like it...

Ditto on the Citronella. Must be new. I like it very well. It also seems to spread more easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Please NOTE: Two tests follow. First, Imperial....

Please NOTE: Two tests follow. First, Imperial. Second is a test/break-in of the Standard without a cut-out. These have been very different experiences. Part of this is due to the fact that I learned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Gratuitous non-educational comment.... ...

Gratuitous non-educational comment....
SWEEEEEEET!
Okay. Mine just arrived. I opened it in the driveway and the UPS guy was super-jealous.
test results tk.
thanks Andrea. Glad you liked the idea...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 27,714
Posted By mulchie

Not yet. But a note from Andrea couple days ago...

Not yet. But a note from Andrea couple days ago saying it is being shipped. I'm on the lookout.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By mulchie

pitting on DiNotte engine due to winter salt?

Anybody having that problem? Or know of a solution? I checked out my lights and the front are fine but my beloved rear shows some corrosion. I can't really put it in a place where it won't get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-08, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Here's an unconventional thought. How would it be...

Here's an unconventional thought. How would it be if the cut-out were laced? Might address some of the issues raised here and perhaps the unknown about longevity. Might look cool, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

<<<after new adjustment (tilted the angel up) I...

<<<after new adjustment (tilted the angel up) I thought the saddle should be call the imperial king crab since it was pinching so bad. >>>

Certainly not to discount all the great things posted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

Re newsletter titles: The Brooks Bolt...

Re newsletter titles:

The Brooks Bolt (conveys speed and durability)
The Brooks Courier (sounds pleasantly British. Doesn't have post in it (which in this context makes me think -- ouch!) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 201,519
Posted By mulchie

pls move?

Could the moderator please move this message to the top of the thread so everyone will be likely to adopt this system?
thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 27,714
Posted By mulchie

This is my suspicion. I'm waiting quietly. ;)

This is my suspicion. I'm waiting quietly. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-08, 06:11 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 27,714
Posted By mulchie

I was wondering about that. Good decision. Though...

I was wondering about that. Good decision. Though it has been nice to share the wahoos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-08, 07:16 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 27,714
Posted By mulchie

I'm in. Breaking in the Standard B-17 now and...

I'm in. Breaking in the Standard B-17 now and definitely noticing the break-in period re those sit bones. Should have a good comparative basis for trying the new B-17 cutout. I'll also be doing a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-08, 05:18 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 33,514
Posted By mulchie

ditto that

ditto that
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-26-08, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By mulchie

That's a really clean solution. Thanks for the...

That's a really clean solution. Thanks for the post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-08, 04:59 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 33,514
Posted By mulchie

Thanks, East Hill.... You're one lucky lass!...

Thanks, East Hill....

You're one lucky lass! I see you will be one of the testers. I'm really curious about the cut-out w/ the female construction since I've never experienced anything close to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 33,514
Posted By mulchie

Hi, Andrea: Could you clarify which thread...

Hi, Andrea:

Could you clarify which thread is going to be the main one to follow the various test results? It's getting confusing with blogs, stickies, etc. What should I bookmark?
Or better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-08, 05:32 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 33,514
Posted By mulchie

Andrea: What about women? I've tried a...

Andrea:
What about women?
I've tried a variety of saddles for a medium commute and haven't settled in yet. Nothing awful. Nothing great. I have just purchased a B17 based on various...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By mulchie

Problem resolved. I used a q-tip to apply a...

Problem resolved.
I used a q-tip to apply a small amount of aquaphor (vaseline-like cream made of mineral oil cersin and lanolin alcohol) and it totally resolved this issue. I used a very small...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By mulchie

I am also concerned about wearing out the...

I am also concerned about wearing out the connection between the cable and connector, which is why I posed the question. And I've got 3 things to pop. Duals. Rear. And amber. I'll try a q-tip with a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,482
Posted By mulchie

american. NH. Italian. night = Notte.

american. NH.
Italian. night = Notte.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-17-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By mulchie

I've got the 200L dual with their battery.

I've got the 200L dual with their battery.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-17-08, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By mulchie

unhitching the DiNotte

Love em. Need em. Wouldn't trade em.
But, ahem, is anybody else out there having to huff and puff to get the cables to separate for recharging?
I'm Glad they won't detatch when I'm not looking,...
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