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Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 10,556
Posted By Moonshiner

I agree. If you bought the bike soley for...

I agree. If you bought the bike soley for commutting, it'll be a long time to pay it back.

But, if you own that bike anyways because your a leisurely weekend warrior, then it's really a sunk cost...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 998
Posted By Moonshiner

Have you ever seen a pair of convertible pants...

Have you ever seen a pair of convertible pants made out of a decent riding material? I'd be interested..

I only see cotton which will soak up all the sweat. Or a plasticy non-breathable material.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,489
Posted By Moonshiner

No. I don't fantacise about my car. Then...

No. I don't fantacise about my car.

Then again. I drive a 1996 minivan that's rusted, has spent shocks, broken ABS brakes, broken windsheild wiper motor, and pulls to the side. The whole world...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 10,556
Posted By Moonshiner

I don't actually commute to save money. I do it...

I don't actually commute to save money. I do it for the ride and exercise. But the cost savings is definately an side benefit.

I have to own a car anyways, so I can't claim insurance, taxes,...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,531
Posted By Moonshiner

My car doesn't have an air conditioner, so its...

My car doesn't have an air conditioner, so its like an oven. The bikes almost cooler.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-27-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 817
Posted By Moonshiner

Pedalers Jamboree on the Katy

Anybody going to the Pedalers Jamboree on the Katy Trail in May? Riding bikes on a gravel trail, live music, beer, and camping. What more could you want. (No. Its not a shameless plug. I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,994
Posted By Moonshiner

I'm glad to hear your OK. The rest will work...

I'm glad to hear your OK.

The rest will work itself out one way or the other.
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,434
Posted By Moonshiner

10 miles. Usually around a half hour.

10 miles. Usually around a half hour.
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,663
Posted By Moonshiner

I voted Fred. Mainly becuase I don't own and...

I voted Fred. Mainly becuase I don't own and would never be seen in tight spandex. But I am a clydesdale (hhmm... possible alterior motive here.)
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,531
Posted By Moonshiner

I prefer the spring and fall. But between summer...

I prefer the spring and fall. But between summer and winter, I will take summer any day of the week.



There we're several days this last summer where it was 105 degrees (41 Cel), without heat...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,213
Posted By Moonshiner

For me it was just the exercise. With kids I...

For me it was just the exercise. With kids I can't find any other time to exercise, so I kill two birds with one stone; exercise and commute.

It wasn't to save money. With gas here dropping to...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-20-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Moonshiner

Shout out to KCMO!!! I do the Bike Shack...

Shout out to KCMO!!!

I do the Bike Shack ride from time to time, but I'll be down in Springfield next weekend so I won't see you.
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By Moonshiner

Almost hit a cyclist today.

AAaarrgghh. I took the minivan in today becuase I had to go to Home Depot on the way home. I was waiting at a red light to turn right in a turn only lane. The light turned green, I looked around...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,507
Posted By Moonshiner

2 accidents in 2 months. Sounds like natural...

2 accidents in 2 months. Sounds like natural selection at work.

Lets hope there's not a third.
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,798
Posted By Moonshiner

The OP should be ashamed of their actions. You...

The OP should be ashamed of their actions. You are giving other cyclist a bad name, you just ticked off another 20 or so cars being held up at a traffic light (there's already enough people who hate...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,051
Posted By Moonshiner

I have this sudden unexplainable urge to ride a...

I have this sudden unexplainable urge to ride a bus?

What city was that in?
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,660
Posted By Moonshiner

How about a balding, beer bellied, middle aged,...

How about a balding, beer bellied, middle aged, Fred commuter. How cool would that be??

Oh wait. Thats me and I'm not too cool..
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,360
Posted By Moonshiner

I use the cheap wally-mart brand. It's good...

I use the cheap wally-mart brand. It's good until about 30mph. After that the wind starts to move the joints around so it needs re-adjusted. I done fixed it with some superglue.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 04:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,477
Posted By Moonshiner

I used to ride Comm ave daily in the early to mid...

I used to ride Comm ave daily in the early to mid 90s to get to and from College. It was a total mess back then. But not to be outdone by Allston ave though.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,509
Posted By Moonshiner

You won me over on the case of High Life.

You won me over on the case of High Life.
Forum: Northeast
07-23-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By Moonshiner

Trails in New Hampshire

I'm going to be out in New Hampshire next week. Are there any good bike trails to check out in the Keene area??? I'll have access to a mountain bike, so I guess I'm looking for trails and not roads.
Forum: Commuting
07-07-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,983
Posted By Moonshiner

Top speed on my commute is usually around 42mph. ...

Top speed on my commute is usually around 42mph. I have pedal left on my bike, but won't crank it any harder. The hill has a couple big curves and a nice bump towards the bottom. So I don't fully...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,081
Posted By Moonshiner

Ride in to work was nice. Mid 70 degrees. ...

Ride in to work was nice. Mid 70 degrees.

Ride home was hot with a side of hot. Topped off with a little more hot. Thermometer said 98. They said the heat factor(whatever that is) was 104. ...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,608
Posted By Moonshiner

These threads make me sad. I must be the...

These threads make me sad. I must be the exception. On my ride to work. I pass the friendly old ladies on their porches who wave to me and say good morning. Daily, I have cagers yield the right...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,374
Posted By Moonshiner

Once you got your bike in good shape and set up...

Once you got your bike in good shape and set up the way you like it, I don't find there is much maintenance at all.
When I first got back into excersing after a long time off, I felt very...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,051
Posted By Moonshiner

I was cycling for exercise and enjoyment. With...

I was cycling for exercise and enjoyment. With young kids I was having trouble finding time too ride, so I figured why not ride to work. Get two birds with one stone.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,014
Posted By Moonshiner

I lean mine against the lawnmower at home and...

I lean mine against the lawnmower at home and against the basement wall at work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,138
Posted By Moonshiner

No headphones for me. Too dangerous. I went...

No headphones for me. Too dangerous. I went with radio on the handlebars for my commute. I keep it loud enough to hear, but any car will drown it out. A good Kansas wind or a fast downhill will...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,037
Posted By Moonshiner

Lets see if I can figure out how to post a...

Lets see if I can figure out how to post a picture. Fuji Newest 3.0. Aluminum frame with carbon forks. Added on mirrors, cycle computer, commuter rack and bag, and a radio for my commuting...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,037
Posted By Moonshiner

Lets see if I can figure out how to post a...

Lets see if I can figure out how to post a picture. Fuji Newest 3.0. Aluminum frame with carbon forks. Added on mirrors, cycle computer, commuter rack and bag, and a radio for my commuting...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Moonshiner

Medicmike, I pray your not in Chapman. I saw...

Medicmike, I pray your not in Chapman. I saw some pictures from someone who lives there before they got excavtuated. How sad..


East Hill, I ride a Fuji Newest 3.0. Its an aluminum road bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-11-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By Moonshiner

Dumb E-bike questions.

I bike commute to work 2-3 times per week. I've been thinking about getting a e-bike, alternating rides, and going 5 days a week. I know absolutley nothing about ebikes. Hopefully you all can...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,081
Posted By Moonshiner

It was a hard day of commuting for me. It was...

It was a hard day of commuting for me. It was the first day I bike commuted since the century ride on Sunday. Had a flat tire on the way in. And the 11 miles home was into a 35mph head wind.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,193
Posted By Moonshiner

5' 10" Around 220lbs. Haven't lost a single...

5' 10" Around 220lbs. Haven't lost a single pound since I took up cycling over a year ago. The clothes fit differently and I feel better, but same weight.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By Moonshiner

I'm 220lbs at 5'10" and bike commute. Your thin...

I'm 220lbs at 5'10" and bike commute. Your thin by my standards. I say go for it. Take several trips by car and "scout" some good routes out. Maybe to start, instead of doing the 25 miles, you...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,351
Posted By Moonshiner

I've read in several sources that the average...

I've read in several sources that the average american eats anywhere from 30-40% more calories on a daily basis then required. (which explains our overweight problems.) These simple statistics...
Forum: Introductions
06-10-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Moonshiner

Groovy

Hello everyone. New to the forum. I started biking again a little over a year ago. I biked allot in college years and years ago. Since then I've gotten fat! I started riding again because..... ...
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