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Forum: Commuting
11-01-06, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

Probably because you popped in to post a pic of...

Probably because you popped in to post a pic of your expensive (comparatively) bicycle and said "MINE'S BETTER!"

However I may disagree with your tact, or lack thereof, I do in fact agree with...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-06, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 994
Posted By ducati

maddy13, I just picked up a San Jose for winter...

maddy13, I just picked up a San Jose for winter commute purposes. It is a sweet bike. I'm running mine fixed, I love it.

If I ever go gears I'm going to do a Nexus Premium. That appeals to me,...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-06, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

Cig: I love the story about the bank! Good for...

Cig: I love the story about the bank! Good for you!

How did this turn into a LeMond is better than Denali thread? Duh. Of course the LeMond is better.
Forum: Commuting
10-27-06, 02:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,303
Posted By ducati

I'm assuming you were on a motorcycle at those...

I'm assuming you were on a motorcycle at those speeds.

I do it on my bicycle, never a motorcycle. Mostly because folks around here are not used to it, and it freaks them out when you're moving. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-06, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

my 58cm San Jose weighed in at 22lbs. on my bike...

my 58cm San Jose weighed in at 22lbs. on my bike shop's hang scale. Add derailleurs, chainrings, etc for the Volpe and 25 is probably right.
Forum: Commuting
10-27-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,737
Posted By ducati

I only rode 2x this week. I've been hit with...

I only rode 2x this week. I've been hit with something which is telling me to stay in bed. Too bad work doesn't allow for that. I hope to rest up over the weekend and get back to my regular 4x.
...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-06, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By ducati

Tell her I said good luck and Godspeed, simba! ...

Tell her I said good luck and Godspeed, simba! We're in the waiting phase right now. Spring is the most likely timeframe. We can't wait!

An exciting time, for sure. You should go!!

Here's...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By ducati

We don't know :D We're adopting, and that...

We don't know :D

We're adopting, and that will take us wherever the child is. All I know for certain is we will definitely be in Guangzhou, as there is business to take care of at the US...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-06, 08:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By ducati

Neat. Thanks for the images. My wife and I are...

Neat. Thanks for the images. My wife and I are traveling to China sometime in the Spring, I cannot wait. I eat stuff like this up :D
Forum: Commuting
10-25-06, 06:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,737
Posted By ducati

I'd go Jan 1 through March 1. 'Round these...

I'd go Jan 1 through March 1. 'Round these parts, those are the nastiest.

Ride in this morning was tough, real tough. I had motivation issues, and then once on the ride my fingers started...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-06, 06:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

Rock on! Love mine. I was just thinking this...

Rock on! Love mine. I was just thinking this morning how nice it rides.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-06, 02:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,737
Posted By ducati

We have an all-year costumed bike rider here. ...

We have an all-year costumed bike rider here. He's a little... Eccentric.

Cold and wind: tell me about it. High temp was 41 yesterday and I had a VICIOUS headwind coming out of downtown. There...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-06, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

Mr. Pistof et al.; we know you think the Denali...

Mr. Pistof et al.; we know you think the Denali is a piece of shart. Repeating yourselves is not very interesting.

Cig's test, that's interesting. Back to the regularly scheduled program...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-06, 05:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,737
Posted By ducati

I typically eat a banana before I ride, and then...

I typically eat a banana before I ride, and then a peanut butter sandwich on hearty homemade bread and a glass of milk when I arrive at work. Nothing on the bike.

For the evening, I'll eat a...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-06, 07:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,737
Posted By ducati

We have snow flurrying down this morning! Very...

We have snow flurrying down this morning! Very pretty. I actually felt quite warm on this commute, I must be getting used to the weather. 36 degrees according to my car's temp gauge.

My...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

My wife has Kwest's on her Giant FCR. They seem...

My wife has Kwest's on her Giant FCR. They seem like pretty good tires.

You're racking up the mileage, all right! I bought my San Jose commuter the same week you bought the Denali, and I have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-06, 07:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,060
Posted By ducati

I've had no popping out problems with my SPDs,...

I've had no popping out problems with my SPDs, and no problems unclipping, either. Easy and cheap. 2500 hard commuting miles on the set of cleats I have now, and a new set of cleats is like, what,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-06, 07:52 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,585
Posted By ducati

Here's mine, in commuting trim: ...

Here's mine, in commuting trim:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4047/3372/1600/WEB0001.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-22-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

A great idea, and you'll still come out to less...

A great idea, and you'll still come out to less than the Volpe.

From yesterday:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4047/3372/1600/WEB0001.jpg
And the controversial "thong" seat:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-06, 10:02 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 157,145
Posted By ducati

As promised, a few photos of my San Jose. In...

As promised, a few photos of my San Jose. In commuter mode...

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4047/3372/1600/WEB0001.jpg

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4047/3372/1600/WEB0001_2.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-21-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

Yep, I'm a masher. 5'10", 160, must be the extra...

Yep, I'm a masher. 5'10", 160, must be the extra 10lbs of muscle in my legs :D
Forum: Commuting
10-21-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

I think the *average* WalMart rider does less,...

I think the *average* WalMart rider does less, probably much less. But there are a lot of people (around here, at least!) commuting on WalMart bikes, and they probably do 2k a year.

Yes, I...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-06, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

That's true for most of us, jyossarian, but not...

That's true for most of us, jyossarian, but not the typical WalMart buyer. If Cig had a pair of $7 shifters I'd be less concerned... But $130 brifters are not really something the average person...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-06, 07:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

Don't worry about the shifters breaking. It's...

Don't worry about the shifters breaking. It's not like this is an everyday occurrance. I do feel bar-end and brifters are different enough you may want to try both out to see what you think. For...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

I don't think you should replace them. The whole...

I don't think you should replace them. The whole idea of this test is to find out what kind of use you can get out of the stock bike. Throw on Sora's and your $150 bike is now $280. I would have...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

I switched to fixed a week after buying my first...

I switched to fixed a week after buying my first SS road bike. Love it. I never "flopped" back. :D

Happy to give the review, I hope it helps someone!
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,887
Posted By ducati

Yep, you want the Castro Valley. Same frame as...

Yep, you want the Castro Valley. Same frame as the Volpe.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,333
Posted By ducati

A guy down the road from me has a Suede and LOVES...

A guy down the road from me has a Suede and LOVES it. He has lost a good amount of weight riding it around. He says it is very comfortable and enjoyable to ride.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 11:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,333
Posted By ducati

Ah, guess I should have followed the link. I've...

Ah, guess I should have followed the link. I've done some study under a locally-famous photojournalistic wedding photog; that's a tough job. Cool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-06, 10:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,047
Posted By ducati

You're welcome. I'll post some more thoughts as...

You're welcome. I'll post some more thoughts as time wears on, certainly regularly in my blog.

I'm using the stock Bianchi lockring. Good idea on the Dura Ace one. I'll grab one if I keep...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-06, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,047
Posted By ducati

I bought a San Jose a week ago. 140 commuting...

I bought a San Jose a week ago. 140 commuting miles on it now and I'm getting its groove down. I used to commute on a Giant Bowery (fixed) but got tired of ghetto fenders. I wanted full front &...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 884
Posted By ducati

It's black electrical tape, 'round these parts.

It's black electrical tape, 'round these parts.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By ducati

It'll freak you out, then, that I have a chip in...

It'll freak you out, then, that I have a chip in one of my steel bikes that I haven't touched for years. :)
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 08:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

The geometry of the Copenhagen felt very much...

The geometry of the Copenhagen felt very much like a classic mountain bike. I actually took it on some dirt paths because I felt pretty comfortable running it offroad. It performed well enough.
...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

Curious. My Giant Bowery had Tektro dual-pivot's...

Curious. My Giant Bowery had Tektro dual-pivot's and they were massively powerful. They weren't anything special in the spec department, but they were absolutely fabulous.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 05:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,333
Posted By ducati

Not to hijack the thread... But I'm curious. ...

Not to hijack the thread... But I'm curious. The guy on the right is carrying a fairly big gun for a neighborhood cruiser ride. Why?
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,519
Posted By ducati

1. Backward, forwards, won't matter on a tire...

1. Backward, forwards, won't matter on a tire like this. It could slow you down a LITTLE if it was an aggressive knobby, and the forward edges were feathered in one direction but not the other. But...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

I have a Biomega dealer within walking distance...

I have a Biomega dealer within walking distance of my house. My favorite LBS (http://roll-online.com/index.cfm). Give Stuart or Jake a call if you're interested in one.

I've ridden the...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,580
Posted By ducati

Ah, more proof to the statement that everyone is...

Ah, more proof to the statement that everyone is promoted one level above their competency.

Or two. Or three.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

C'mon, Ciggy, come back to earth on that one. No...

C'mon, Ciggy, come back to earth on that one. No way did you come to a stop from 19mph in 6 feet. Denali or Madone, Not Gonna Happen.

Regardless of the overstatement, I am happy that the brakes...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

I had your fog this morning, Marylandnewbie. ...

I had your fog this morning, Marylandnewbie. Nice and thick in a few areas, enough that I boogeyman'd myself out a few times.

I bought a Polar bottle on the way home, and gave it a whirl this...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

How do you preheat? Just swirl some boiling...

How do you preheat? Just swirl some boiling water in it?

Yeah, I'd like warm coffee... Not scalding, though!
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By ducati

Yikes, man, ease up a bit. It's not the end of...

Yikes, man, ease up a bit. It's not the end of the world.

There are many philosophies on paint chips. I personally use clear fingernail polish to seal chips on my steel bikes, although I can...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

hehe. Mars, now picture my friend, and expat...

hehe. Mars, now picture my friend, and expat Brit, saying that same statement. It absolutely CRACKS me up! Him, too.

Has anyone tried something like this for coffee?...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,519
Posted By ducati

I notice this with all my higher pressure tires...

I notice this with all my higher pressure tires (typically on 2-3 bikes). It seems 110psi quickly becomes 100, then 90, then seems to stabilize a bit.

My 80psi 32c tires stay at 80psi very well. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 07:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,580
Posted By ducati

My boss used to call these "CLM" incidents. It...

My boss used to call these "CLM" incidents. It stood for "Career Limiting Move." usage: "That was certainly a CLM by XXX."

Let's hope that idiot DM did indeed commit a CLM. My wife works in...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By ducati

Yep, or Apple, or Dell. Our Apple...

Yep, or Apple, or Dell.

Our Apple Powerbook's battery was on it's way out... And we got a new one in the recall. Thankyaverymuch :D
Forum: Commuting
10-18-06, 07:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

I'm not that thrilled with Dunkin'. A friend of...

I'm not that thrilled with Dunkin'. A friend of mine lives in Boston, where Dunkin' Donuts is "wicked pisser" (or so he tells me, I'm not up pn Bostonese)... I prefer Krispy Kreme.

But I wanted...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-06, 02:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,692
Posted By ducati

I'm going to search one of those out. I am green...

I'm going to search one of those out. I am green with envy over your Fall coffee-sipping excursions!
Forum: Commuting
10-17-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,226
Views: 311,337
Posted By ducati

This is not as easy as it sounds in some areas. ...

This is not as easy as it sounds in some areas. In my town, good used bikes are nonexistant at bike shops, difficult to find on Craigslist (as in you'll spend months looking in Cig's price range),...
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