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Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 40,577
Posted By Gary in VA

Beautiful bike. I know several of those locations...

Beautiful bike. I know several of those locations as I live in Germantown, MD.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,132
Posted By Gary in VA

Another fan of Selle An-Atomica here.

Another fan of Selle An-Atomica here.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,595
Posted By Gary in VA

There is a $1400 fatbike complete coming out next...

There is a $1400 fatbike complete coming out next year with a IGH. The low level Pugsley and Salsa models are in the $1600 range.
Forum: Commuting
10-04-11, 06:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,595
Posted By Gary in VA

They call these "Fat Bikes" and are made for soft...

They call these "Fat Bikes" and are made for soft or loose surfaces like snow, sand, or gravel. A lot of people end up riding them all year round. The tires provide suspension because they run very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 396,120
Posted By Gary in VA

Very cool blog post Dion. I've got this bike on...

Very cool blog post Dion. I've got this bike on my radar for after our house sells next month.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 396,120
Posted By Gary in VA

Thanks for the measurement. My current bike (53cm...

Thanks for the measurement. My current bike (53cm Schwinn) is 68 inches overall so that is a big difference.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-11, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 396,120
Posted By Gary in VA

Overall length (outer front wheel to outer back...

Overall length (outer front wheel to outer back wheel) so I will know if it will fit into a closet without turning the front wheel. Thanks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 396,120
Posted By Gary in VA

Can someone give me an overall length measurement...

Can someone give me an overall length measurement in inches of the Nano?
Forum: Commuting
09-01-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,445
Posted By Gary in VA

I just popped the rear wheel and measured mine...

I just popped the rear wheel and measured mine (It's the first link I posted). The bottom chainstay clearance at the center of the tire is about 45mm. I'm running a 28mm tire with full fenders on...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,445
Posted By Gary in VA

Disk commuter frame cheap

Nashbar has a bunch of frames on cheap right now including my bike's frame, the Schwinn World DBX disk. $75 for a bare frame. I might pick one up as a backup I like this for commuting so much. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,012
Posted By Gary in VA

Very cool pics. Would love to make a trip like...

Very cool pics. Would love to make a trip like that in the near future.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,094
Posted By Gary in VA

Another Velo Orange spacer brass bell user here.

Another Velo Orange spacer brass bell user here.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,198
Posted By Gary in VA

I really like the Crank Bros tools. I also have...

I really like the Crank Bros tools. I also have and old Ritchey I like.
Forum: Commuting
08-10-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 674
Views: 182,597
Posted By Gary in VA

When I was in the PI we used to joke that you...

When I was in the PI we used to joke that you knew you had been there too long when you argued with a Jeepney driver for your change from a peso (a peso was worth about $.05 back then).
Forum: Commuting
08-09-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By Gary in VA

If it is a low level part I usually buy an...

If it is a low level part I usually buy an upgrade to the middle. I also look for a new old stock part so I'm not paying extra to have the latest version.
Forum: Commuting
08-09-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 674
Views: 182,597
Posted By Gary in VA

Very cool thread. I spent 3 weeks in PI back in...

Very cool thread. I spent 3 weeks in PI back in the late 80's as a Marine. Visited Manila and have a bunch of cool stories from the trip.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,598
Posted By Gary in VA

I spent 7 months myself unemployeed at home with...

I spent 7 months myself unemployeed at home with the kids. Truely a great experience but really glad to be a wage earner again.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 84,651
Posted By Gary in VA

Alan, been reading this thread with a lot of...

Alan, been reading this thread with a lot of interest. Just moved into the area for a job and when the house sells in VA we are looking to buy in the Brunswick area along the trail. Really nice setup...
08-05-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,202
Posted By Gary in VA

I may not have agreed with all his politics but I...

I may not have agreed with all his politics but I do respect him as a man.
07-29-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,167
Posted By Gary in VA

Posted in another thread asking if anyone knew...

Posted in another thread asking if anyone knew the year of this bike. Find out it's a 1982 Raleigh Trail Rider. I worked at a bike shop several years ago in between jobs and an older woman came in...
07-29-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Gary in VA

Thanks, I appreciate the link. I worked at a bike...

Thanks, I appreciate the link. I worked at a bike shop several years ago between jobs and an older woman bought this in wanting to get it fixed. She didn't want to spend more than $20. The estimate...
07-29-11, 05:59 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 23,928
Posted By Gary in VA

Here's a Raleigh MTB that I've asked over in the...

Here's a Raleigh MTB that I've asked over in the Vintage area what year it is. I bought it off of a women who brought it into the bike shop I was working at several years ago. She didn't want to pay...
07-29-11, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Gary in VA

Raleigh MTB

Can anyone here give me an idea what year this Raleigh MTB is?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/azteca911/RaleighRightSide.jpg
Forum: Commuting
07-28-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,761
Posted By Gary in VA

I have one of Big Kahuna's Big Sticks for land...

I have one of Big Kahuna's Big Sticks for land paddling and like it a lot. Don't have any experience with their decks though. Check out Mile High Mark's website, I've spent a lot of money there. He...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Gary in VA

The company I'm working for is too good to...

The company I'm working for is too good to believe. It was almost worth 8 months of unemployment to come work for this company. I keep finding out every day I come to work how awsome of a company it...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Gary in VA

Back after a layoff...

I recently moved to for a new job in MD (guess I should change my screen name). Back in Lynchburg, VA I communted to work several times a week. I ended up plotting out a route that had the least...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By Gary in VA

The only bottle I own right now. I'm used to...

The only bottle I own right now. I'm used to using a Camelbak for mtbing so this fits right in on my commuting.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,285
Posted By Gary in VA

I've used unscented baby wipes soaked in rubbing...

I've used unscented baby wipes soaked in rubbing alcohol with great results. Get a good baby wipe container that seals shut well, drop in the baby wipes, soak in rubbing alcohol. Very refreshing.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,610
Posted By Gary in VA

Mongoose Sabroso Ocho ...

Mongoose Sabroso Ocho

http://www.mongoose.com/mtn/ProductDetails.html?id=2634&enc=mtn%7C
08-28-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,539
Posted By Gary in VA

We rode away from our reception on a tandem bike....

We rode away from our reception on a tandem bike. My wife set up the whole thing and I didn't know anything about it. It was a tandem that was recumbent up front (her) and upright in the rear (me)....
08-27-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,926
Posted By Gary in VA

Where did you find them for $14? They look...

Where did you find them for $14? They look interesting.
08-22-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By Gary in VA

I'm guessing I'm between a regular shoe width and...

I'm guessing I'm between a regular shoe width and a wide. If I could get by with a regular width on the Lake winter shoes I'd actually be able to get a set at a pretty good discount along with using...
08-21-08, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By Gary in VA

Wide Winter Shoes

I'm starting to gather stuff together for my winter commutes and need some winter cycling shoes. I need a fairly wide shoe. Anyone have any experience on the widths of the different winter cycling...
08-07-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,408
Posted By Gary in VA

Don't ride Candy's with regular shoes. I forgot...

Don't ride Candy's with regular shoes. I forgot my cycling shoes the other day on a short ride with a friend and it was a very uncomfortable 4 mile ride wearing tennis shoes.
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,407
Posted By Gary in VA

With a bullhorn barking out instructions about my...

With a bullhorn barking out instructions about my poor bike handling skills. ;-)
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,654
Posted By Gary in VA

We're looking to pick up a used Hyundai Santa Fe...

We're looking to pick up a used Hyundai Santa Fe towards the end of the year. Will probably be our only vehical along with my bike. It's been called a tall station wagon by some magazines and gets...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,407
Posted By Gary in VA

The things you notice...

It's been an interesting first two weeks of commuting. Things that I've noticed in my short time of riding to work.

1. You get to know your route really well in a short amount of time. Where there...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,342
Posted By Gary in VA

If you do get a Thudbuster you'd probably want...

If you do get a Thudbuster you'd probably want the other model. This one has 3" of travel and would be too much for the road. I've owned and ridden one offroad and liked it. Never tried it onroad.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By Gary in VA

I just picked up a Schwinn World DBX from...

I just picked up a Schwinn World DBX from Performance. The only thing I can find that is made by Schwinn is the frame. And that was probably welded in a Taiwan factory alongside a bunch of other...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By Gary in VA

The 09 Sojourns are going to be 10-15% higher in...

The 09 Sojourns are going to be 10-15% higher in price. They are out of stock on the 08s (I looked at it really hard before getting my World DBX).
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gary in VA

I'm finishing up my first week of commuting with...

I'm finishing up my first week of commuting with my World DBX. Nothing but praises for the bike. I'm going to try out a couple different handlebars (WTB Dirtdrops and Nitto Moustashe) this weekend to...
08-01-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Gary in VA

Raleigh MTB

I bought this Raleigh MTB a while back from an older woman and was wondering if anyone here could identify it? Year made and model? It has a road drivetrain on it and it appears to be motorcycle...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gary in VA

The Peformance in Charlottesville, VA that I got...

The Peformance in Charlottesville, VA that I got my '07 World DBX from did an excellent job of building my bike. I'm in my first week of commuting with it and have had no problems at all with it.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gary in VA

I picked up an '07 World DBX from Performance a...

I picked up an '07 World DBX from Performance a couple weeks ago. Started commuting this week and couldn't be much happier with it.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,962
Posted By Gary in VA

I picked up a DBX a week ago at Performance from...

I picked up a DBX a week ago at Performance from that sale. I just got in my Tubus rack and some panniers for it and should start commuting with it next week. I really like how they mounted the rear...
07-21-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 181,464
Posted By Gary in VA

Have: WTB Dirt Drop Bars, used. Want: Nitto...

Have: WTB Dirt Drop Bars, used.

Want: Nitto Moustashe bars.
07-21-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 76,286
Posted By Gary in VA

Have some WTB Dirt Drop Bars, used, that I'd like...

Have some WTB Dirt Drop Bars, used, that I'd like to trade for some Nitto Moustashe bars.
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,761
Posted By Gary in VA

Come to a skateboard slalom race and you can see...

Come to a skateboard slalom race and you can see the art of pumping being used. I've gone 3.5 miles without putting a foot down on a flat bike trail with just a 3 push start. Long distance pumping is...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By Gary in VA

The big bad evil Performance has this bike on...

The big bad evil Performance has this bike on sale for $600 before discounts. I just got the World DBX from them.
Forum: Commuting
07-14-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,761
Posted By Gary in VA

Longboarding and slalom is my other passion. G&S...

Longboarding and slalom is my other passion. G&S is a good, middle of the road company. Depending on how much you'd like to spend there are a lot of great longboard companies out there including...
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