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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,004
Posted By sestivers

Was the OP's point that producing children will...

Was the OP's point that producing children will consume more resources than you would save from a car-free lifestyle? In other words, it would be better to drive a car and not have children than it...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By sestivers

Your building sounds large enough that it would...

Your building sounds large enough that it would have a fan room for ventilating the building. Hang it up in there.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,932
Posted By sestivers

And to top it off, if you don't accept the DoT...

And to top it off, if you don't accept the DoT transportation across the Mackinac bridge because you're a real cyclist who would never use public transportation, you have two choices, either of which...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By sestivers

Doesn't the flight deck cost more like $150? As...

Doesn't the flight deck cost more like $150? As far as I can tell, it's $50 just for the computer alone, and almost $100 for the wiring kit that you'll need to make it work.
Forum: Triathlon
09-29-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,531
Posted By sestivers

If it is an option for you, consider taking both...

If it is an option for you, consider taking both wheels off the bike and putting it in the trunk.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,291
Posted By sestivers

I am not a doctor. But I would ask myself what...

I am not a doctor. But I would ask myself what the odds are of breaking my femur (again).

Your femur is one of (if not the) largest and strongest bones in your body. I personally have never met...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,551
Posted By sestivers

Use a Dremel cutting disc to create a larger slot...

Use a Dremel cutting disc to create a larger slot for a larger slotted screwdriver. The larger contact surface should support the extra torque required to remove the screw.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,472
Posted By sestivers

I'm unsure what you mean by "chop & flop". Do you...

I'm unsure what you mean by "chop & flop". Do you mean that you cut the drops off of normal road handlebars and flipped it upside down to look like a bullhorn bar?

If this is the case, see if you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,151
Posted By sestivers

And don't use liquid fabric softener, or Dreft...

And don't use liquid fabric softener, or Dreft detergent. They goof up the fibers' wicking ability.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,453
Posted By sestivers

Why can't you just take the wheels off and put it...

Why can't you just take the wheels off and put it in the trunk? Or take the front wheel off and put it in the back seat?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 648
Posted By sestivers

Shimano's system calculates a cadence from your...

Shimano's system calculates a cadence from your known gear ratio and known linear speed and assumes that the mechanical system is "loaded". So this is actually a useful feature (to some people). If...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 648
Posted By sestivers

Only if you change the number of teeth on any of...

Only if you change the number of teeth on any of the cassette cogs.
Forum: Southern California
05-09-08, 03:10 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,650
Posted By sestivers

Answer = Yes

Answer = Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,352
Posted By sestivers

That's just crazy that your insurance company...

That's just crazy that your insurance company thought your Contour was worth enough for you to afford that bike with the claim check. Almost as crazy as having collision coverage on a car of such low...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By sestivers

That price is way too low, please ensure it's not...

That price is way too low, please ensure it's not stolen or you're not being otherwise scammed.
Forum: Commuting
05-08-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,701
Posted By sestivers

Well, that depends. If you seriously never drive,...

Well, that depends. If you seriously never drive, or drive only FlexCar/ZipCar type shared vehicles then I don't know of anything that is a good deal for you.

However, if you're like many car-free...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,701
Posted By sestivers

This certainly varies from state to state, but I...

This certainly varies from state to state, but I spoke with my USAA agent and this is how it supposedly works in WA:

-If my bike is stolen, it can be covered by my homeowner policy (renter policy...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,591
Posted By sestivers

I believe Giant-branded tubes are not threaded.

I believe Giant-branded tubes are not threaded.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By sestivers

He means his brakes were developed, marketed, and...

He means his brakes were developed, marketed, and sold with the rest of the groupset that is called "9-speed". There is no reason to call something a 9-speed crank or derailleur, either, it's just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By sestivers

Camilo: Your fork weighs about 150 g more than...

Camilo: Your fork weighs about 150 g more than AEO's fork (~570 g v. ~420 g).

Also, his bike is only 50 cm, and has 11-23 cassette.
Forum: Triathlon
02-22-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By sestivers

What if you mounted it on the stem instead?

What if you mounted it on the stem instead?
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-13-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,299
Posted By sestivers

I would be very concerned about the reduction in...

I would be very concerned about the reduction in the structure's rigidity with the seat removed. At a minimum, you should do what you described here... The metal strips you are talking about are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 01:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,379
Posted By sestivers

I will be very surprised if that SRAM Red...

I will be very surprised if that SRAM Red cassette lasts anywhere near as long as an Ultegra cassette. I saw one in person today... it is machined out of a single piece of steel whereas the cogs on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,182
Posted By sestivers

I saw someone in Japan riding a bike like the OP...

I saw someone in Japan riding a bike like the OP described... not like this one ^^^

And the rider looked like a real road warrior, not someone out only for attention.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-11-08, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By sestivers

This has been happening to me for a few days now,...

This has been happening to me for a few days now, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-08, 11:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Posted By sestivers

I've found that the "salmon" Kool-Stop pads don't...

I've found that the "salmon" Kool-Stop pads don't help me to stop any more effectively in wet conditions than regular Shimano pads. Supposedly, though, the Kool-Stops are better at keeping foreign...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By sestivers

Your GPS will give you very good accuracy on...

Your GPS will give you very good accuracy on distance traveled; however, unless you have differential GPS (doubtful for a low-end model) then any elevation readings are questionable at best.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,683
Posted By sestivers

I would drop the phone line entirely, presuming...

I would drop the phone line entirely, presuming that your cellular phone can meet all your needs and has reliable reception at your home. Conventional phone lines are taxed so badly these days... my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,632
Posted By sestivers

I think Joe put the wrong numbers in his...

I think Joe put the wrong numbers in his username...

I think he meant to use joecoolR600
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-06-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By sestivers

... and it sucks again. There are at least two...

... and it sucks again. There are at least two recent threads I have posted in that do not show up in the list when I search my username. One is titled "Work Screw-Up" in the Foo section. Another is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By sestivers

I hope that you realize that one to the sixth...

I hope that you realize that one to the sixth power is still one, implying that this is still the first wheel thread... your title should use 6^6 or maybe 8! (factorial)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,023
Posted By sestivers

They're from a book titled Safe Baby Handling...

They're from a book titled Safe Baby Handling Tips by David & Kelly Sopp.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,023
Posted By sestivers

I must be the nicest person who sells stuff on...

I must be the nicest person who sells stuff on Craig's List. I respond to every phone call and e-mail. If I get a call or e-mail after something has sold, I tell them nicely that it has already sold,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-30-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,165
Posted By sestivers

Well, when the overnight temperature is hovering...

Well, when the overnight temperature is hovering around 32 degrees like it has been, tiny changes in temperature or humidity can make significant changes in what actually happens.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,396
Posted By sestivers

I agree! 05:20 - get up, get dressed, eat a...

I agree!

05:20 - get up, get dressed, eat a cookie or some granola
05:30 - start riding 8.5 miles
06:05 - typical time I arrive at bus stop
06:15 - bus leaves
06:45 - bus arrives near my work,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-28-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,677
Posted By sestivers

I agree with this: and this: I...

I agree with this:


and this:


I much prefer fixed cleats over float (SPD-SL with red-bumpered cleats). As a runner, it befuddles me when cyclists who don't like running will attempt to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,465
Posted By sestivers

I don't think Portis meant it the way it was...

I don't think Portis meant it the way it was written/interpreted. Your odds of death for each instance you go riding stay the same... but your overall odds multiply for every instance you go riding....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By sestivers

I have essentially the same bike, with 105...

I have essentially the same bike, with 105 instead of Ultegra and Shimano wheels instead of Mavic. I think $1000 is a good price.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-25-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,430
Posted By sestivers

When I was car-free I rode about ten miles to a...

When I was car-free I rode about ten miles to a triathlon because there was no bus service early in the morning on a Sunday. I was worried that carrying my equipment in a backpack would hurt me...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 683,436
Posted By sestivers

What wheels are those?

What wheels are those?
Forum: Commuting
01-20-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,196
Posted By sestivers

I think that video had been previously discussed...

I think that video had been previously discussed and found to be a hoax.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-16-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By sestivers

^^^ I just noticed this as well, and I agree...

^^^ I just noticed this as well, and I agree completely. Please change the username search to be the way it was before, in which the username's most recently replied to post is listed at the top of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 683,436
Posted By sestivers

^^^ That looks really good, you did a nice job...

^^^ That looks really good, you did a nice job and picked a nice color.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,333
Posted By sestivers

Newspaper articles make it seem like cars are...

Newspaper articles make it seem like cars are already driving themselves:

"Pedestrian killed by SUV"

"Cyclist hit by SUV"

Or, my favorite,
"SUV carrying drunk driver hits cyclist"
Forum: Commuting
01-09-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,044
Posted By sestivers

Power Grips are good. I used them with slotted...

Power Grips are good. I used them with slotted cleats and it was almost as secure as clipless pedals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,146
Posted By sestivers

I would drill the hole through the fork instead...

I would drill the hole through the fork instead of the frame. If you drill through the frame, you'll still have to drill through the steerer tube of the fork and then you won't be able to turn the...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-09-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,240
Posted By sestivers

Yes, at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal,...

Yes, at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal, there is covered bike storage which is maintained by a local bike shop. There are signs all over the railings nearby that state that locking bicycles to...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-07-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,240
Posted By sestivers

I wonder if there is bike parking that you have...

I wonder if there is bike parking that you have to pay for nearby, and they want to keep you from parking your bike for free in the surrounding area.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-19-07, 02:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,218
Posted By sestivers

I don't think you'd have valid results favoring...

I don't think you'd have valid results favoring one side over the other. Most well-trained athletes wouldn't get the flu even if they didn't get the flu vaccination.

The only way you could achieve...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-19-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,218
Posted By sestivers

That's nice to know, but the flu vaccine that I...

That's nice to know, but the flu vaccine that I was required to receive when I was in the Navy (just last year) specifically listed Thimerosal in the ingredients. Most likely it's the same vaccine...
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