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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-01-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By metro2005

I bought my first bike with belt drive and IGH 3...

I bought my first bike with belt drive and IGH 3 years ago and i'm never going back to a chain. The belt itself doesn't have any significant frictional losses, those come from the IGH so keep an eye...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,455
Posted By metro2005

It all depends on your use case. A quest...

It all depends on your use case. A quest velomobile is fast, a mango slightly more manouverable , an orca same as the mango but can be had with e-assist and so on.
Forum: Commuting
05-06-21, 05:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,881
Posted By metro2005

I ride in the rain pretty often and the main bike...

I ride in the rain pretty often and the main bike issues are vbrakes and chains. They both wear out a lot faster when riding in the rain. As for clothes i use a pair of pants, a rain jacket ,...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,970
Posted By metro2005

I think time will be the biggest factor in...

I think time will be the biggest factor in deciding whether or not you should ride your bike. My commute is 17 miles (one way, 34 miles a day) and personally that is my limit. Takes me an hour and 20...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-21, 01:49 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,965
Posted By metro2005

My commuter since early 2019, a cube travel pro....

My commuter since early 2019, a cube travel pro. 9 speed, dyno lights front and back, belt drive and hydraulic disc brakes. I've put almost 4500 km on it so far and its been trouble and maintanance...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-19, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,119
Posted By metro2005

Recently started this thread: ...

Recently started this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/1170334-front-fork-falling-apart-should-i-replace-bike.html

And ended up buying a new bike, it's the cube travel pro...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By metro2005

I was curious to see what was underneath the...

I was curious to see what was underneath the corrosion and i found this:

https://i.imgur.com/VZFG3zR.jpg

Looks good to me? Perhaps i could get away with sanding it down some more and applying...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By metro2005

Lol thanks. A new bike it is then!

Lol thanks. A new bike it is then!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By metro2005

I don't live in a marine environment but i do...

I don't live in a marine environment but i do ride through the winter with lots of salt on the roads.

Yeah, i think its about time i replace this bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-19, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By metro2005

Front fork falling apart and should I replace bike?

I noticed my alumimium front fork of my hybrid is starting to fall apart. Looks like corrosion ? Is this common and most importantly: is this dangerous or is it just the paint that is falling off?
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By metro2005

I ride more than 10 miles regularly on my hybrid...

I ride more than 10 miles regularly on my hybrid without any issues. I even rode that thing up the Mont ventoux, 17 miles of climbing at a 7.5% average gradient (and yes, i did get a lot of funny...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-20-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1,441
Views: 188,462
Posted By metro2005

The last couple of weeks i'm taking the scenic...

The last couple of weeks i'm taking the scenic route to and from work. Unfortunately only a small part of my commute is this nice.

https://i.imgur.com/xQ4L083l.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-20-18, 04:21 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 131,658
Posted By metro2005

Foggy, cool and very nice :) ...

Foggy, cool and very nice :)

https://i.imgur.com/xQ4L083l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LyTJrDql.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,714
Posted By metro2005

Since my commute is a bit longer (14 miles each...

Since my commute is a bit longer (14 miles each way) i try to take it a bit slower, usually i ride between 14 and 17 miles an hour.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-29-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,561
Posted By metro2005

I couldn't live without riding my bike. Even...

I couldn't live without riding my bike. Even though my commute is pretty long i still prefer the bike. It makes me happy and gives me energy. It also prevents lower back pain because the muscles...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-17, 02:19 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,995
Posted By metro2005

Looking at the traffic jams is enough to keep me...

Looking at the traffic jams is enough to keep me motivated to keep on riding my bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-17, 02:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,640
Posted By metro2005

My commute is also about 15 miles each way and...

My commute is also about 15 miles each way and the route has some nasty bridges and tunnels so i try to take my time (roughly an hour) to avoid excessive sweat and just ride relaxed. I wouldn't even...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,215
Posted By metro2005

All bikepaths here are pretty safe so thats no...

All bikepaths here are pretty safe so thats no issue for me fortunately.
I choose the route with the least amount of traffic lights since they take up só much time. It's faster to take a detour to...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-16, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

It was clear with almost no wind but at 26...

It was clear with almost no wind but at 26 degrees fahrenheit (-3 celcius) it was pretty chilly.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,362
Posted By metro2005

Get lower gearing. 200 feet of elevation in 0.5...

Get lower gearing. 200 feet of elevation in 0.5 miles is quite steep.
Forum: Commuting
11-22-16, 04:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,666
Posted By metro2005

Wind is insane here too (The Netherlands). Last...

Wind is insane here too (The Netherlands). Last week had trouble maintaining 10miles an hour while completely tucked in. I hate wind with a passion, i'd rather bike through a downpour than through...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-11-16, 06:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,407
Posted By metro2005

At the moment car free but i do have a scooter...

At the moment car free but i do have a scooter for the really windy or rainy days.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,442
Posted By metro2005

my bike computer says 20,4km/h average which is...

my bike computer says 20,4km/h average which is 13,6 miles an hour. In the summer its usually 21,5km/u average which makes 14,3 miles an hour so year round average is at around 14 miles an hour.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

Cold and very wet, just like the ride home...

Cold and very wet, just like the ride home yesterday :(
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-16, 03:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,161
Posted By metro2005

For me cycling takes away my lower back issues,...

For me cycling takes away my lower back issues, it relieves stress, frees my mind, gives me the time to listen to audiobooks and old broadcasts of coast to coast AM and i hate traffic jams with a...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-16, 03:19 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,569
Posted By metro2005

When i was carfree before my commute was a lot...

When i was carfree before my commute was a lot shorter (6,6 miles compared to the 15 miles i do now) so it does take a lot more effort to be carfree now but i try to manage for as long as possible :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-16, 03:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,044
Posted By metro2005

I've had a wireless VDO cycling computer and that...

I've had a wireless VDO cycling computer and that thing just ate batteries and they where expensive batteries too (and off course: 2 of them) . Then there was the interference at traffic lights,...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-03-16, 05:05 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,569
Posted By metro2005

So im carfree again, not by choice however. For...

So im carfree again, not by choice however. For the longest time i've been thinking about getting a bigger more comfortable but also much more expensive car and about 4 months ago i finally decided...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,685
Views: 343,956
Posted By metro2005

Just this morning i found a pair of flip flops...

Just this morning i found a pair of flip flops and some roadkill (bunnies)
Forum: Living Car Free
08-12-16, 01:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,472
Posted By metro2005

My worst weather was during a thunderstorm in a...

My worst weather was during a thunderstorm in a downpour i have never seen before. I had to ride 15 miles through it and even with decent raingear i was so wet it looked like i took a bath fully...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-16, 01:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,791
Posted By metro2005

It may come as a shock to you but deaf people are...

It may come as a shock to you but deaf people are also riding bicycles.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-16, 05:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,427
Posted By metro2005

I agree with the topic starter. Summer is too hot...

I agree with the topic starter. Summer is too hot and humid to have a nice bikeride / bike commute and to make matters worse we get a lot of rain in the summere over here (The Netherlands). So you...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-16, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

Quite foggy and headwind but overall nice: ...

Quite foggy and headwind but overall nice:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o153/metro2005/20160603_082007.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o153/metro2005/20160603_082049.jpg
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-16, 07:04 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,442
Posted By metro2005

My commute is a 30 mile round trip with some...

My commute is a 30 mile round trip with some pretty nasty steep bridges and viadutcts, flat areas with headwinds and some city riding. Average speed is around 14Mph.
Forum: Commuting
05-05-16, 01:53 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

Yes its a beautifull piece of my commute,...

Yes its a beautifull piece of my commute, unfortunately its only about 10 minutes or so from the 60 minutes ride. The rest is all industrial zone and riding along the highways. To make matters...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-16, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

Very nice weather today, no wind, not too hot and...

Very nice weather today, no wind, not too hot and not too cold. Even better because its spring and everything starts to get green again:
...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-16, 02:32 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

This week finally not a lot of wind and no rain...

This week finally not a lot of wind and no rain but it was cold and clear. Perfect for riding the 15 miles to work on my bike and taking some nice pictures :
...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 168,573
Posted By metro2005

15 miles of strong and freezing headwind. Not...

15 miles of strong and freezing headwind. Not very fun. Hope the ride home is better. At least it didnt rain.
Forum: Living Car Free
01-18-16, 04:29 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 50,895
Posted By metro2005

I live in the western part of the Netherlands in...

I live in the western part of the Netherlands in Europe and while we have an outstanding bikepath system its the weather that keeps me from being totally car free. It rains a LOT over here and when...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-15, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1,579
Views: 109,413
Posted By metro2005

augustgarage (CA) _________________ 8,556.8...

augustgarage (CA) _________________ 8,556.8 (11,441.6 total) [198/198]
f1xedgear (NC) ____________________ 8,300 [200] 200-days goal achieved (12/11); any add'l is icin'
scroca (MT)...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,097
Posted By metro2005

Rain rain rain and more rain and ohyeah, 45 mile...

Rain rain rain and more rain and ohyeah, 45 mile an hour headwind. with gusts up to 50MPH which almost grinded my pace to standstill.
After almost an hour and a half of riding everything was...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 03:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,218
Posted By metro2005

I have the same experience. Doesnt really matter...

I have the same experience. Doesnt really matter where i go but as long as its within a 15 mile radius i can bike as fast or faster then when i use public transport.
Waiting for the train or bus to...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,926
Posted By metro2005

3 crashes in my whole bike commuting life. on 1...

3 crashes in my whole bike commuting life. on 1 crash i slipped when the road was covered in black ice just after the snow had gone, had major pain in my hip and wasnt able to bike for a weeks or so....
Forum: Commuting
11-17-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,097
Posted By metro2005

Stormy to say the least. Windgusts up to 60 mile...

Stormy to say the least. Windgusts up to 60 mile an hour and rain, o god the rain. I was soaked. There was no piece of clothing on my body that wasnt completely soaked. But on the positive side: I...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-26-15, 02:03 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,415
Posted By metro2005

This is such an awesome thread! I am slowly...

This is such an awesome thread!

I am slowly but surely getting rid of stuff and merging things to be multifunctional.

Last week i spent every evening copying my whole DVD collection onto a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-22-15, 02:24 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 14,840
Posted By metro2005

That was my point also. And also dont forget...

That was my point also.

And also dont forget that is takes roughly 260 gallons of fuel to produce a car (in the case of a prius 320 gallons) to begin with and 6 to 35 tons of CO2 depending on the...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-21-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 14,840
Posted By metro2005

So car drivers dont eat and breathe? I kinda...

So car drivers dont eat and breathe? I kinda miss that in the opening post. What is the EXTRA CO2 from someone riding a bike against someone who is driving a car.

Something similar was told to...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-15, 02:25 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,097
Posted By metro2005

Tailwind which was nice but it kept raining the...

Tailwind which was nice but it kept raining the whole time. Pretty wet when i got to work :(
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,527
Posted By metro2005

Cleaned my hybrid, lubed the chain, removed last...

Cleaned my hybrid, lubed the chain, removed last winters' salt, re attached my fenders properly and did some minor adjustments.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-03-15, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,238
Posted By metro2005

From what i understood is that parts of the...

From what i understood is that parts of the centre of paris will become car-free and diesel cars will be banned from the city entirely in 2020.
a lot of personal transport is done on two wheels in...
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