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Forum: Commuting
10-24-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By provisional

Weatherproof Bikes/Components for Bike Share Fleet?

Hi all,

I'm leading an effort to choose a durable, weatherproof bike for my university's Bike Share program. Our current bikes are fat-tire cruisers designed for beachside rental fleets and do the...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Depends on the weather and your needs. In my...

Depends on the weather and your needs. In my hometown in South Florida, there seems to be a wet part of the year where I'm soaked no matter what and just keep a towel and change of clothes in my bag,...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

As a fellow broke college student, I've gotta say...

As a fellow broke college student, I've gotta say that Nashbar is a sweet Craigslist find. How much did you pay for it? Were the fenders included?
Forum: Commuting
07-24-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Just out of curiosity, are you talking about the...

Just out of curiosity, are you talking about the "Bicycle Farm" on Broward Blvd, just west of the Turnpike?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-22-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,557
Posted By provisional

Wow, thanks so much to everyone for all the...

Wow, thanks so much to everyone for all the advice!

I updated the listing according to Bill's recommendations and upped the price to $295 (tubing is Reynolds 501). The listing now reads:

Nice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,557
Posted By provisional

Late 80s/early 90s Peugeot Triathlon

Here's the Craigslist ad: http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bik/3153663445.html

I'm the seller. I'm thinking $275 might be a bit high, but I'm not sure (hence why I mentioned that I'll consider...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Very nice! What kind of bar tape is that? I've...

Very nice! What kind of bar tape is that? I've seen it around quite a bit lately and it looks nice and comfortable.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By provisional

I've visited Tally and there's a nice cycling...

I've visited Tally and there's a nice cycling community there, as the town is so centralized and there are so many young people. I don't recall seeing any bike lanes on major arterial streets,...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-12, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,367
Posted By provisional

Wow, thank you all so much for the detailed...

Wow, thank you all so much for the detailed responses! I actually rummaged around and found a pair of pedals with toe clips that keep my feet just snug enough while letting me pull my feet out...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,315
Posted By provisional

I had the same concerns and found Pelican cases,...

I had the same concerns and found Pelican cases, which are totally crushproof and waterproof. My case (Pelican 1085 (http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1085) for my 13" MacBook") is large and...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-12, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,367
Posted By provisional

Pedals With Toe Clips: Who Uses Them? How Tight?

I commute ~30 miles round trip and use pedals with toe clips. I like riding with the clips tight, to the point where I need to reach down and loosen the clip to get my foot out. That's obviously...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,081
Posted By provisional

I store my laptop in a Pelican hard case...

I store my laptop in a Pelican hard case...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 108,931
Posted By provisional

My parents bought this Mongoose Hilltopper new...

My parents bought this Mongoose Hilltopper new around '94; it was my commuter in high school and I must've put 10,000 miles on it.

http://i.imgur.com/jUOkwl.jpg

It was just too small for me in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,803
Posted By provisional

Not vintage, but Fuji currently makes them.

Not vintage, but Fuji currently makes them.
Forum: Commuting
02-19-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Which bars are those? They look great!

Which bars are those? They look great!
Forum: Commuting
01-10-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Beautiful bike. How was the whole process of...

Beautiful bike. How was the whole process of switching out the bars? I'd love to do something similar with my old MTB commuter, but I've been told that it wouldn't be worth the effort and cost...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By provisional

Thanks for all the advice! You all were right....

Thanks for all the advice! You all were right. Today I found a early 90s Specialized Hardrock on CL for $100. It's in great mechanical shape, nothing wrong with it at all (though my LBS did take a...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By provisional

I think it was $25 plus installation (removing...

I think it was $25 plus installation (removing and replacing cranks, etc). I thought about replacing the BB myself, but all my tools are back home in a different city and I'm a little scared off by...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By provisional

Do the repairs or get a new bike?

So for the past 4 years I've commuted 70-110 miles a week on an inherited '94 Mongoose Hilltopper mountain bike, and it's taken a lot of abuse.

The bottom bracket has been loose for months, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,309
Posted By provisional

Woah, what bar ends are those?

Woah, what bar ends are those?
Forum: Southeast
06-29-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By provisional

New to Jacksonville

Hi! I just moved to Jax from the Fort Lauderdale area to attend UNF. Any group rides? Cool routes or trails? Good/bad places to ride through? Good/bad shops? Any bike co-ops (does anyone know if the...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By provisional

Assuming that the average bicycle thief is...

Assuming that the average bicycle thief is interested in making a quick buck and attracting as little attention as possible, I'd guess that the most attractive bikes to thieves are common and...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Hey, what front rack is that? Don't think I've...

Hey, what front rack is that? Don't think I've seen it before.
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-25-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,387
Posted By provisional

Good point. At this point I'm thinking about just...

Good point. At this point I'm thinking about just using my current bike for the commute and getting a used department store beater for hauling. I guess the question now is, what front basket can I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-20-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,387
Posted By provisional

Using a large front basket with drop bars

Hi all! So I'm looking to buy a big basket for commuting and hauling groceries. I really like the Wald 157 "giant delivery basket", but since it's so big and mounts to the handlebars, it doesn't look...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

It was the closest feel I could get to drop bars....

It was the closest feel I could get to drop bars. Not a permanent solution, but I like 'em okay :p



Yeah, it's pretty small. I inherited it from a family member who was 6 inches shorter than...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

My commuter and grocery getter. I love this bike....

My commuter and grocery getter. I love this bike. The front basket was weighted down by a heavy backpack and 3 grocery bags; it usually isn't tilted down so much.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-14-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,213
Posted By provisional

My commuter and grocery getter. I love this bike....

My commuter and grocery getter. I love this bike. The front basket was weighted down by a heavy backpack and 3 grocery bags; it usually isn't tilted down so much.

http://i.imgur.com/jUOkwl.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By provisional

Sixty Fiver, I've got to say, that bike is...

Sixty Fiver, I've got to say, that bike is beautiful. What fenders are those?
Forum: Living Car Free
12-28-10, 02:18 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 78,485
Posted By provisional

Bike Broward in Fort Lauderdale....

Bike Broward in Fort Lauderdale. www.bikebroward.org
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-07-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By provisional

Not sure about the front geometry, but if it...

Not sure about the front geometry, but if it helps, my bike's a mid-90s men's Mongoose Hilltopper mountain bike. I can provide pictures if you'd like.

I was thinking about a DIY Xtracycle as a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-07-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By provisional

Looking for a strong front rack

So I'm looking for a wide, strong, fairly affordable front rack. Occasionally I need to give someone a ride, and although my Blackburn EX-1 rear rack does the job, I'd rather leave it free for cargo....
Forum: Touring
10-28-10, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,004
Posted By provisional

I'm also looking into this. I know people who've...

I'm also looking into this. I know people who've done it before and had positive experiences. Though I've yet to do it myself, I'm surprised it isn't more commonplace.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 11:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,326
Posted By provisional

1. How old are you? 17 2. How far is your...

1. How old are you? 17


2. How far is your commute to work? Around 6 miles each way


3. How many days a week do you commute? Every day


4. Do you commute year around? Yup!
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-12-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By provisional

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I think I'll...

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I think I'll use crackerdog's idea and just make a really long trailer. Also, in addition to sevenhills' question, which would be more recommendable: 16" or 20"...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-11-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By provisional

Building a trailer that can haul bikes

I work at a bike co-op, and we need a bike trailer that can haul bikes to pick up donations. I was thinking of starting with something like this (http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-trailer_2/),...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 98,120
Posted By provisional

Anyone seen or heard of this engine kit before?

Someone I know has one of these that he never used, and I'm interested in buying it off him. Anyone ever seen this kit before? Any better suggestions or opinions on it?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,243
Posted By provisional

Really? I'm looking for a commuter bike on a very...

Really? I'm looking for a commuter bike on a very small budget; it's better than the mountain bike I've been using for the past 3 years, and I can always trade up if something better comes along.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,243
Posted By provisional

Haha, go figure. Speaking of value, how much...

Haha, go figure. Speaking of value, how much would you say it's worth? I'm buying it from the bike co-op I work at, so the price is flexible depending on what it'd be worth on CL. It should also be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,243
Posted By provisional

Here are the pictures, as well as a picture I...

Here are the pictures, as well as a picture I took of the stuck part of the post as soon as it happened.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac2/browardcountybikecollective/100_1566.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,243
Posted By provisional

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I ended up...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I ended up taking a long drill bit and drilling it out. The funny thing about the wood seat post is that I'm in south Florida, where the humidity is usually 70-80%....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,243
Posted By provisional

Wooden seat post snapped

So I just got this old road bike, circa late 70s I believe, and as soon as I test rode it, the wooden seat post snapped right off. How might I be able to remove the rest of this seat post? There's...
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