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Forum: Commuting
12-04-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,005
Posted By starla

It will keep your pores nice and tight! ;)

It will keep your pores nice and tight! ;)
Forum: Commuting
12-04-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,005
Posted By starla

Mid 50s and clear so pretty darn perfect. It's...

Mid 50s and clear so pretty darn perfect. It's supposed to get icy this weekend and being that we get ice here maybe 1-2 times per year I think I will sit Friday out if it looks to be bad.
Forum: Commuting
11-19-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,005
Posted By starla

52F(11C), clear and crisp! My favorite kind of...

52F(11C), clear and crisp! My favorite kind of ride.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,005
Posted By starla

30F, no wind. The coldest morning so far this...

30F, no wind. The coldest morning so far this season. I tend to get cold easily (product of being born and raised in Texas!) and I did ok...kept my body, ears, and hands warm, but my toes were chilly...
11-14-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,119
Posted By starla

My favorite color scheme. I loved this bike.

My favorite color scheme. I loved this bike.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,798
Posted By starla

350700

350700
Forum: Commuting
11-14-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,798
Posted By starla

350699

350699
Forum: Commuting
10-29-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,007
Posted By starla

I would definitely ride the route a couple of...

I would definitely ride the route a couple of times at different times of the day beforehand. That should help you feel more comfortable about the route, whether you are mostly concerned about the...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,390
Posted By starla

I also have sensitive eyelid skin and when it...

I also have sensitive eyelid skin and when it gets cold I use ski goggles. To treat the windburn I use Aquaphor. I also put some on my face before riding if I think I might get chapped.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,305
Posted By starla

I would think a spot cleaning with mild soap and...

I would think a spot cleaning with mild soap and water mixture would be enough. I know my backpack has a warning not to machine wash.
01-11-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 73,342
Posted By starla

Raleigh now makes 2 women specific cyclocross...

Raleigh now makes 2 women specific cyclocross bikes: the RX 1.0 (http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/cyclocross/rx-1-0-womens-12/) and the RX (http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/cyclocross/rx-womens-12/)....
07-21-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,771
Posted By starla

Do you make any prints? I would love a copy of...

Do you make any prints? I would love a copy of Stage 13.
Forum: Commuting
06-22-11, 09:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,272
Posted By starla

I wanted to lose weight and I loved to ride. I...

I wanted to lose weight and I loved to ride. I loved even more making my bike ride into something as functional as riding to work. So I stay in shape, save money, and have fun. :)
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,381
Posted By starla

My choice was pretty similar! Six mile ride with...

My choice was pretty similar! Six mile ride with about three miles on a 60 mph highway (admittedly with a nice wide shoulder), or 10.5 miles on country roads with about 1/3 mile on the same highway....
Forum: Commuting
06-01-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,057
Posted By starla

I would love to have someone to ride with...

I would love to have someone to ride with occasionally :(
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,633
Posted By starla

I have actually grown to love the heat. I take it...

I have actually grown to love the heat. I take it easy on days above 95 but since I would miss most the summer here if I skipped 100+ days, I learned to cope by slowing down, making sure I take a...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 195,833
Posted By starla

Not only did I actually encounter another cyclist...

Not only did I actually encounter another cyclist going the same way for the first time in 3 years of off-and-on bike commuting, but I actually quite easily passed him up a hill. :) And a big...
05-24-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,241
Posted By starla

Maybe he didn't understand what you said....

Maybe he didn't understand what you said. Alternately, some cyclists are *******s too.
Forum: Commuting
05-16-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,850
Posted By starla

Also, it was the pain while performing step 2...

Also, it was the pain while performing step 2 above that I fainted in my bathroom and woke up thinking it was like 1870. Well, the pain and the vicodin, which did nothing for me but nauseate me.
Forum: Commuting
05-16-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,850
Posted By starla

I am lucky in that my mom works for a hospital...

I am lucky in that my mom works for a hospital and got me a metric s-ton of Tegaderm. Luckily I haven't had to use it. When I did have road rash, I used these...
05-14-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By starla

1987 Stumpjumper brake pads

Hopefully a simple question...how do I know what kind of replacement brake pads to get for my '87 Stumpjumper? Here are pics of the front brake from above and the rear brake from below:
...
05-12-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By starla

I love my Specialized BG gloves. Have 2 summer...

I love my Specialized BG gloves. Have 2 summer pairs and one winter. I also have a pair of PI winter gloves that were less expensive, but I tend to get numb hands and they did not provide the same...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By starla

Awesome! Thanks :)

Awesome! Thanks :)
Forum: Commuting
05-10-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By starla

Radbot 1000 question

Does anyone know offhand if the Radbot 1000 will mount on a Planet Bike bracket?
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By starla

Be careful riding with a chest cold. I've always...

Be careful riding with a chest cold. I've always skipped days where I felt bad below the neck per my doctor brother's advice. He says head colds are ok for exercise but you can make a chest cold...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-11, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By starla

Awesome...this is just what I wanted to hear! Now...

Awesome...this is just what I wanted to hear! Now it's just a matter of saving a little and trying them out!
Forum: Commuting
05-02-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By starla

Will a cyclocross bike work for me?

My commute is about 10.5 miles each way. Roughly 1.5 miles of that is on gravel road. And I'm not talking cute little gravel, either. I'm talking about teeth-jarring 2" diameter gravel. :(

I'm...
04-22-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,320
Posted By starla

Why is that tmi?

Why is that tmi?
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,132
Posted By starla

No showers at work for me either. I keep...

No showers at work for me either. I keep unscented baby wipes and use those when I get in. I've never had an issue with either dirt or odor, and I've come in pretty muddy before. It's very humid...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 9,140
Posted By starla

My boss has made "hilarious" comments about my...

My boss has made "hilarious" comments about my cat burglar suit when I ride in the winter, but that's about as derogatory as I've heard. Most people either don't care, tell me to be careful, or give...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,966
Posted By starla

I do. My hybrid got stolen. I don't have the...

I do. My hybrid got stolen. I don't have the money saved up for the bike I want to replace it with yet. Plus I've got a couple of miles of very big ass gravel roads to ride on.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 195,833
Posted By starla

Dang, Texas, why don't you have a spring? 70s and...

Dang, Texas, why don't you have a spring? 70s and humid in the mornings and mid 90s and humid in the afternoon. Not much besides me moving on my commute.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By starla

tarwheel, we were about the same here yesterday!...

tarwheel, we were about the same here yesterday! I was actually pleasantly surprised by the fact that although I was being blown around a bit and the gusts got nasty, I held up and it was even a...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 195,833
Posted By starla

Ugh...opposite for me. Headwind both ways...

Ugh...opposite for me. Headwind both ways yesterday. But all in all great weather, and a crisp ride this morning.
Forum: Commuting
11-21-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By starla

I want this lock!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTPFrww6zdA

German advertisement. Sorry if it's a repost.
11-16-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,241
Posted By starla

A & B. Just a couple of weeks ago had my bike...

A & B. Just a couple of weeks ago had my bike stolen from my house. It's not "my fault" because some person decided to take something that was not theirs, but I should not have left it outside...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,923
Posted By starla

I definitely have a lot of research to do!...

I definitely have a lot of research to do! Luckily, I've got time :) Also, the rack question was aimed at the ***** Inc since I see the Sutra includes a rear rack. Just curious if anyone had any...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,923
Posted By starla

Ok, haven't actually tried either bike, but I'm...

Ok, haven't actually tried either bike, but I'm really liking both the Kona Sutra and the Kona ***** Inc. I have a superficial preference for the ***** overall (better components and I am not super...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,923
Posted By starla

I looked at the Surly LHT on their web site. I...

I looked at the Surly LHT on their web site. I think I'd have to go to Austin to try one out, and I'm still in the research phase right now. The only thing I question on that bike is the 700c wheel...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 12:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,341
Posted By starla

In general I consider the commute slightly more...

In general I consider the commute slightly more dangerous in the dark, but it only bothers me on the ride home. For whatever reason, riding in the morning in pitch black never bothers me. But for...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,923
Posted By starla

My bike got stolen :( Any touring bike recommendations?

So my commuting bike, an '09 Trek Valencia, got stolen a couple of weeks ago. I am currently commuting on my 820, which is fine for a few months. I did like the Valencia quite a bit, but I also know...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By starla

I know all too much about life changes and...

I know all too much about life changes and depression. All I can say is the bike is the best therapy I've found. Hope things continue upwards for you :)
Forum: Commuting
07-02-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 299,355
Posted By starla

DRENCHED! A hard rain in Central Texas in July is...

DRENCHED! A hard rain in Central Texas in July is kind of bizarre, but I loved that it was cool!
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,369
Posted By starla

One stop light and 10 stop signs in a 10 mile...

One stop light and 10 stop signs in a 10 mile commute.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,485
Posted By starla

With one LBS and very few other cyclists, I...

With one LBS and very few other cyclists, I definitely fix my own flats. I think I would anyway. I decided to ride the bike. I better know how to do basic repair and maintenance in case of...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By starla

Engraved Brooks saddles

Thought these were pretty cool
http://design-milk.com/brooks-bike-saddles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+design-milk+%28Design+Milk%29
Forum: Commuting
05-17-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,694
Posted By starla

Ride in because it's cooler and quieter. Ride...

Ride in because it's cooler and quieter. Ride home because I like the heat, I'm going home, and it helps burn off any work frustrations. I think it's good all around.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By starla

I definitely prefer a backpack. It's a personal...

I definitely prefer a backpack. It's a personal thing. I don't mind the weight on my back (admittedly I have a light load) and I loathe the weight on the back of my bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-07-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,111
Posted By starla

10 miles

10 miles
Forum: Commuting
05-04-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 969
Posted By starla

I've run across two fish in the road that I can...

I've run across two fish in the road that I can remember. My theory is that someone either threw them out or lost them after a fishing trip.
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