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Forum: Living Car Free
10-23-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By rec-cyclist

I live in a Suburb outside of Spokane, WA. My...

I live in a Suburb outside of Spokane, WA. My wife and I originally moved out of the city to be closer to my work, which is how were were able to "reduce down" to owning 1 car. We rented almost...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-21-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,040
Posted By rec-cyclist

good luck mrbike, I never wanted to be homeless...

good luck mrbike, I never wanted to be homeless when I grew up, but I have a family and a much lower sense of adventure.

I recently saw a preview for a movie where the main character burns the...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-07, 02:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,489
Posted By rec-cyclist

I agree with some of the posters that say that...

I agree with some of the posters that say that getting rid of a car is the best way to see the biggest savings. My wife and I had a 1 car household a couple of different times. Nowadays we are self...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-30-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,619
Posted By rec-cyclist

Daboo congratulations on quitting your job. I am...

Daboo congratulations on quitting your job. I am 31, married with 2 children, house in the burbs, and I just quit my job Monday. I told them I was going to a competitor so that they paid me for my...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-06, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,197
Posted By rec-cyclist

Have not seen it. But the term @ssclown was used...

Have not seen it. But the term @ssclown was used in Office Space multiple times
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,289
Posted By rec-cyclist

Freshman year high school I was hit on my bmx...

Freshman year high school I was hit on my bmx bike heading home from the local arcade, the driver didn't see me. I don't remember anything, but I have a metal plate in my leg now, one of my fingers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,499
Posted By rec-cyclist

what a rip off, I refuse to think about cranks...

what a rip off, I refuse to think about cranks right now. Because the other night one of my buddies had some vip passes and.......sorry this is a family show
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By rec-cyclist

get a wide bmx chain, assuming your chainline is...

get a wide bmx chain, assuming your chainline is acceptable
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,678
Posted By rec-cyclist

Rancid good luck with school. Since you'll be...

Rancid good luck with school. Since you'll be going full time maybe you could live close to campus, sell the car, and concentrate on your studies? I've been there living partially from student...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 553
Posted By rec-cyclist

get a half link, that way you can position your...

get a half link, that way you can position your wheel/rim where you figure is the best. I don't know how much of a difference it makes, but we used to try and position the back wheel forward in the...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-23-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 876
Posted By rec-cyclist

make sure and pay yourself first. Then maybe a...

make sure and pay yourself first. Then maybe a higher interest yielding savings account say along the lines of ING Direct, possibly a money market account assuming you're going to put/keep enough...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-23-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By rec-cyclist

shameless plug, but great looking rack. Hope you...

shameless plug, but great looking rack. Hope you sell a ton of them
Forum: Commuting
08-23-06, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 939
Posted By rec-cyclist

People will say the darndest things. I'm quite...

People will say the darndest things. I'm quite sure a lot of people in my office think I'm so broke that I can't afford to put gas in my car, because there are so few who commute by bicycle. When...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-06, 09:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 29,304
Posted By rec-cyclist

I commute a mile each way on my 3 speed beach...

I commute a mile each way on my 3 speed beach cruiser. It doesn't have fenders, but I picked it up late last season for $50 at Wallyworld. I love having a chain guard, that way I don't have to tuck...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-06, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,661
Posted By rec-cyclist

Zero go comando (no undies), and the cargo shorts...

Zero go comando (no undies), and the cargo shorts as others have suggested I would leave for your security work. I think only Mcgyver would need to wear cargo shorts..you know just in case he needs...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-06, 02:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,993
Posted By rec-cyclist

Good call rule, but does your motioning to your...

Good call rule, but does your motioning to your bike look anything like.....come and get some big boy

That could be dangerous
Forum: Commuting
08-21-06, 09:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,037
Posted By rec-cyclist

I agree with riding it, as long as you can clean...

I agree with riding it, as long as you can clean it up cheaply, the super cheap single speed conversion I think is a great idea. I wouldn't expect it to last for too long however as it looks like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,758
Posted By rec-cyclist

I bet that guy gets rolled in the park all the...

I bet that guy gets rolled in the park all the time. How does he still have a bicycle?
Forum: Commuting
08-10-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Posted By rec-cyclist

Wildwood, good luck with the job. As far as...

Wildwood, good luck with the job. As far as Duvall to Microsoft that would be a tough commute. I lived in Carnation for a stint and worked in Redmond. The road(s) into town were terribly busy with...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,402
Posted By rec-cyclist

I ride alone and have for years. My commute now...

I ride alone and have for years. My commute now is roughly a mile, one of my buddys here at work has seen me day in and out on my bicycle, and he "may" start riding with me. He's purchased a dept....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-06, 01:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,587
Posted By rec-cyclist

Great job getting the wheel back ATN, but who's...

Great job getting the wheel back ATN, but who's looking out for the guy who had his rollerblades stolen?
Forum: Commuting
08-08-06, 10:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,037
Posted By rec-cyclist

I usually wake around 6ish, shower and what not,...

I usually wake around 6ish, shower and what not, get into the office around 7ish (roughy a mile commute) Good thing I don't have to punch a time clock
Forum: Living Car Free
08-07-06, 04:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,200
Posted By rec-cyclist

I think people have been expecting the electric...

I think people have been expecting the electric car to be the magical answer. When in truth only reduced usage of resources is the answer. I took an environmental science class when I was young and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,945
Posted By rec-cyclist

Kogswell may come on a little strong, but it's...

Kogswell may come on a little strong, but it's true that once you reach a certain point you've got to cut bait and move on. I'm in sales, and for as little as I'm paid per sale I can only hold a...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By rec-cyclist

I too had a nice cool ride in. It's finally...

I too had a nice cool ride in. It's finally cooling down overnight, so the short ride into the office in the morning has been almost chilly. I am sun burnt from too much time on the beach...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,419
Posted By rec-cyclist

Bike UK you must have been lucky thus far. ...

Bike UK you must have been lucky thus far. Always wear eye protection, regardless of the light level
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,502
Posted By rec-cyclist

I almost sold my soul to own one bike. At a pawn...

I almost sold my soul to own one bike. At a pawn shop over the weekend I saw a Van Dessel. Disk brakes, suspension fork, 8 spd internal hub, 700C wheels, all the good stuff. $350. I convinced my...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 01:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,411
Posted By rec-cyclist

I vote to continue using the shower. If they...

I vote to continue using the shower. If they confront you ask what the big deal is. I can almost hear the backwards logic......

"It has come to our attention that a person or persons is getting...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,436
Posted By rec-cyclist

What a bunch of dorks.........really since I've...

What a bunch of dorks.........really since I've given up my psuedo racer ways I ride an early 90's fully rigid Specialized mtb that was given to me. I installed a rear rack, and will be getting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,201
Posted By rec-cyclist

I've never been, but one of the agents here in...

I've never been, but one of the agents here in the office went on a religious mission there. He lived in what would be considered absolute poverty conditions by U.S. standards. He has some pretty...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,157
Posted By rec-cyclist

Igloomaster, have you dropped a ton of weight...

Igloomaster, have you dropped a ton of weight since you started bicycle commuting? If I'm thinking of the right avatar the change must be dramatic
Forum: Living Car Free
07-19-06, 03:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,049
Posted By rec-cyclist

I vote for drama queen, of course I would because...

I vote for drama queen, of course I would because I own a car. There seems to be a lot of elitism here, more than the commuting section anyways. I know being green is in style right now and not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-06, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By rec-cyclist

that won't work either. You have a thread on...

that won't work either. You have a thread on freewheel not a freehub. That's even better because a bmx style freewheel will run you a lot less
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,442
Posted By rec-cyclist

Congrats man, I am a professional working in a...

Congrats man, I am a professional working in a call center (try and figure that one out) and I am itching to get out. A call center is a tough job too as you know. Being tethered to a phone 8 hours...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,125
Posted By rec-cyclist

I've been wondering if I was becoming an...

I've been wondering if I was becoming an anti-cyclist, if I am I'm not the only one. I haven't used a computer for years, since I ditched the computer and the clipless pedals on my errand bike I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,641
Posted By rec-cyclist

it's been mentioned, but I would hate to have to...

it's been mentioned, but I would hate to have to "steal" my own bike back only to have it destroyed, or be jumped while riding it. Is the bike worth buying back?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-06, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By rec-cyclist

I thought my pedals were creaking too, I put them...

I thought my pedals were creaking too, I put them on a different bike and they're dead silent. Turns out mine is more of an issue with the cranks and BB. Have you been able to completely rule that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-06, 10:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,305
Posted By rec-cyclist

Personally I think they are neglecting to name...

Personally I think they are neglecting to name people in the lawsuit.

What about the men/women who finished the road/trail? The manufacturers for her shoes, socks, grips, brake levers, tires,...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-06, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By rec-cyclist

Sardu I would file a report too. I agree against...

Sardu I would file a report too. I agree against filing an inflated claim. But all this begs the question....did you get any of her information? Without it or a license flate number it may be...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,252
Posted By rec-cyclist

my commute is close to a 10. It's only about a...

my commute is close to a 10. It's only about a mile, so when the temperatures climb into the 100's, or drop below freezing I'm glad it's short. Of course when the temperatures are mild I wish I had...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-10-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By rec-cyclist

We have a small farmers market here in town that...

We have a small farmers market here in town that is surprisingly good as well. I hadn't been in years so we walked down there Saturday. Picked up some baked goods, fruits/vegetables, flowers, and...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-06, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 875
Posted By rec-cyclist

I've been with my employer at the same office for...

I've been with my employer at the same office for the last 6 years. When I first started here the building was almost empty so I was able to leave my bicycle unlocked in the lobby by the guards...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 787
Posted By rec-cyclist

I vote for fixing the fixie as well. I'm...

I vote for fixing the fixie as well. I'm converting an old Volkscycle right now, and I can't imagine not being able to replace every part on it at least once for $250. If I don't replace the rear...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-06, 09:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 961
Posted By rec-cyclist

We recently acquired our first family dog. She's...

We recently acquired our first family dog. She's a Chihuahua only a few months old. Since we have 2 children already our puppy seems like no trouble at all. I let her out in the morning, then...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,622
Posted By rec-cyclist

I rode clipless for years when my commute was 7...

I rode clipless for years when my commute was 7 miles or more each way, with very little stops and starts. My commute now is within walking distance of work, shopping etc. I just started using...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-07-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By rec-cyclist

thom I'm surprised, you said yourself you're in...

thom I'm surprised, you said yourself you're in sales, as you've heard before I recomend staying home. I'm in sales as well, and when people call and waste my time it's like taking money out of my...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-06, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 773
Posted By rec-cyclist

Hey Crosseyed you're Batman!

Hey Crosseyed you're Batman!
Forum: Living Car Free
06-28-06, 09:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,312
Posted By rec-cyclist

and another piece of the puzzle falls into...

and another piece of the puzzle falls into place...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-06, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,280
Posted By rec-cyclist

I used to ride sockless all the time in my...

I used to ride sockless all the time in my clipless shoes. My shoes were lightweight Shimano road shoes, so plenty of venting
Forum: Commuting
06-19-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,607
Posted By rec-cyclist

bbuddha stick with it. If you're not already,...

bbuddha stick with it. If you're not already, try climbing out of the saddle. Some times standing on the pedals can give you a little bit of a break, when you find yourself slowing, a short burst...
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