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Forum: Commuting
08-03-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,426
Posted By tekknoschtev

I had that feeling once. They had just repaved...

I had that feeling once. They had just repaved the path near me, and evidently they opened it before it was totally cured. I got off of the bike to check what was wrong and instantly knew what was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By tekknoschtev

Thanks. Space wasn't really a concern as its a...

Thanks. Space wasn't really a concern as its a large garage, we don't park a car in there and I wanted the bikes to show nicely. On top of that, this did save some room because the bikes are all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By tekknoschtev

Finally - Bike Storage Figured Out

For a long time, I've been shuffling my bikes in and out of the garage to get the riding mower out or to get more room to work on the car or use the work bench. It's been a pain in the butt.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,997
Posted By tekknoschtev

Still a novice, but I'll give my impression. ...

Still a novice, but I'll give my impression. Going from even my steel road bike to this mammoth tank-weighted tandem took some adjustment even riding myself. I think a lot of it was mental - that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-09, 07:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,708
Posted By tekknoschtev

Take it from one who often times gets on the...

Take it from one who often times gets on the super defensive/offensive before getting into ask the shop (car, bike, etc.). It doesn't hurt to ask but as mentioned above these aren't really deal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By tekknoschtev

25th Anniversary Tandem

Well, today was the big unveiling of my parent's gift - the Univega Sport Tandem that I fixed up and split with my brother and sister as a gift to celebrate their 25th anniversary. My dad saw it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By tekknoschtev

June 29th, 2008: ...

June 29th, 2008:

http://workshopwebs.com/steve/pictures/bicycle/20080629/giantKronos.jpg

August 3rd, 2008:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By tekknoschtev

As HandomeRyan says, I don't think there is...

As HandomeRyan says, I don't think there is anything inherently unsafe about doing the flip chop. If you have a tube cutter already it'd be a cheap thing to do. You could use a hack saw as well I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By tekknoschtev

it looks weird because it is, though I suspect...

it looks weird because it is, though I suspect that it'll work just fine. I see people with bikes on racks like that all the time and there's evidently no problems with it.

But if you're...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

Well, I got the spacer all sorted out, and oddly...

Well, I got the spacer all sorted out, and oddly enough I barely had to adjust the derailler. I took it out for a cruise on my own and its like a whole new beast. It's still weird riding it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

Unfortunately, it is not a tandem grade wheel but...

Unfortunately, it is not a tandem grade wheel but from what I was told, the wheels on it weren't either. The shop quoted me at $270ish for a tandem wheel and it'd have to be special ordered. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,181
Posted By tekknoschtev

Thanks! The recommendation to use heavy gloves or...

Thanks! The recommendation to use heavy gloves or a rag might just allow me to swap my cassette over this evening instead of hunting around for some scraps of chain to make my own chain whip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,181
Posted By tekknoschtev

When I needed a chain whip, I just took a length...

When I needed a chain whip, I just took a length of old chain and screwed it into a piece of wood I had laying around. Worked like a charm.

Now where in the heck did I put that, I need to change...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

Problem solved, at least for now. New wheel and...

Problem solved, at least for now. New wheel and rim tape bought during my lunch break :) I'll swap the cassette over after work this evening and be ready to roll.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

Discovered a little set back while swapping tires...

Discovered a little set back while swapping tires out from my mountain bike. One of the spoke nipples on the rear wheel is missing, which alone isn't a huge deal as I could probably pop down to any...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-09, 07:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,782
Posted By tekknoschtev

For my pup, the gentle leader is a switch. A...

For my pup, the gentle leader is a switch. A switch that changes her from crazy-psycho-puppy-who-has-to-sniff/see/play-with-everything to a pretty well behaved dog who for the most part reliably...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

Murf524...

Murf524 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=9045), thanks. We indeed look out for eachother and I was very excited to see this bike as my girlfriend and I were driving along. She probably...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By tekknoschtev

First Tandem and its a Gift

I've been into cycling as a commuter for the last year or so, and my cycling was the impetus for fixing up my mom and dad's inherited cruisers. Much to our surprise, my dad took to it. He doesn't...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By tekknoschtev

Personally, I think what you're planning on doing...

Personally, I think what you're planning on doing is better than most people do on campus, at least around here. With so many bikes around, one big factor is just making your bike look less...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,022
Posted By tekknoschtev

I love having my air compressor but would never...

I love having my air compressor but would never have bought it just for the bikes. I don't own my own home, its technically my parents and I get cheap rent in exchange for fixing it up so the air...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,758
Posted By tekknoschtev

I don't know what else you'll have in the Rav4,...

I don't know what else you'll have in the Rav4, but I've gotta believe that by removing the front wheels (and maybe the rear) you'd be able to get both bikes in it if you're the only one driving it. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 640
Posted By tekknoschtev

That, or an IGH. You can shift an IGH while...

That, or an IGH. You can shift an IGH while you're not moving. At least that's the impression I'm under and the experience I've had with my grandparent's mid-70s 3-speed IGH bikes.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-09, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 760
Posted By tekknoschtev

I think it depends. I picked up a decent used...

I think it depends. I picked up a decent used road bike for $250, and within the first year of owning it, put $40 in a saddle, 2x $15 in handlebar tape, $8 in tubes, $15 in a cassette, $12 in a...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,808
Posted By tekknoschtev

Other than the potential road rage that ensues,...

Other than the potential road rage that ensues, that would indeed be fun!
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,677
Posted By tekknoschtev

I can't offer much more than has been already...

I can't offer much more than has been already given here other than an anecdote. I got into bike commuting last summer for a number of reasons. My grandma no longer had need for their old cruisers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By tekknoschtev

Saddles are one of those things that in my...

Saddles are one of those things that in my experience you need to experiment with. I'd have given up cycling if I didn't change the saddle on my road bike, but now that I have, I itch to ride it...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,139
Posted By tekknoschtev

Giant Kronos - Before and After

Last year I bought a used Giant Kronos for $250. I felt that it was well worth the price, despite a few things that needed changing.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,480
Posted By tekknoschtev

Due to several factors (limited parking, being...

Due to several factors (limited parking, being bought by a new company, wanting to be green, etc.) my company has a program in place where by if you commute to work by anything but driving a vehicle...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,312
Posted By tekknoschtev

Anecdote. Over the summer my lower ball joint...

Anecdote. Over the summer my lower ball joint separated on my car, requiring a weekend stay at the shop. I rode my bike in Monday morning to talk to the mechanic about getting it done and to...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,749
Posted By tekknoschtev

Yes and no. The helmet I crashed in looked...

Yes and no. The helmet I crashed in looked perfectly fine except for some extra fine scrapes on the top, but knowing how I went down, the $20 wasn't worth it to me to risk so I just chucked it and...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 843
Posted By tekknoschtev

It really depends on what work you want to do and...

It really depends on what work you want to do and if you're referring to regular maintenance or just emergency repairs. I started off with nothing, turning spokes with an adjustable wrench. That...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-28-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By tekknoschtev

I have slicks on my bike and the Bell Motivator...

I have slicks on my bike and the Bell Motivator is loud. I don't have any reference because it is my first trainer ever, and I bought it used, but I know that everything seems to be practically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,608
Posted By tekknoschtev

Buyers remorse, but preemptively. Just be glad...

Buyers remorse, but preemptively. Just be glad that it was before hand and you can just write him off instead of having to listen to non-stop nagging and nitpicking after the fact - I've had it...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,814
Posted By tekknoschtev

http://workshopwebs.com/steve/pictures/bicycle/tra...

http://workshopwebs.com/steve/pictures/bicycle/trainer/trainer01.JPG

I didn't get it for Christmas from others, but I did buy it with Christmas money. Bell Motivator trainer - mostly a lust...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-08, 12:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,005
Posted By tekknoschtev

We had about 9-10 inches dump here, and while I...

We had about 9-10 inches dump here, and while I had nowhere to be today, by bike or car, I was stuck shoveling it (I'm one of the few people around here who actually clears the sidewalks) and...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By tekknoschtev

Despite the reflector being demolished into more...

Despite the reflector being demolished into more pieces than I could count, and the red reflector/diffuser piece not being functional, mine works to this day despite having been run over by a car. I...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,781
Posted By tekknoschtev

But stopping to get the shoe polish out and then...

But stopping to get the shoe polish out and then presumably to deface the car is any better? Unless you're just doing a ride-by.

I have to say as a cyclist AND a motorist, if I saw someone doing...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 952
Posted By tekknoschtev

Before I owned a PB Superflash, I would have had...

Before I owned a PB Superflash, I would have had this exact sentiment. It took a tough lesson in NOT LOOKING AT THE LIGHT the first time you press the button to realize that the Superflash is in a...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,432
Posted By tekknoschtev

Yes and no. I have a number of bikes, and one is...

Yes and no. I have a number of bikes, and one is my dedicated campus bike. Once it got too cold to drop the top and put the bike in the back seat, I started using a trunk mounted rack, and that...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,432
Posted By tekknoschtev

cyclokitty, its not that I'm comfortable riding...

cyclokitty, its not that I'm comfortable riding in that its just that's what I had and its only a short ride to the office from the lot. Truthfully it was pretty uncomfortable because I felt...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,432
Posted By tekknoschtev

Props to Cold Weather Commuters

I don't know how you all do it, despite having read thread after thread of information for dealing with the cold. This morning I opted to drive and then ride the mile from the parking lot to my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By tekknoschtev

Done! I agree, radio buttons for this kind of...

Done! I agree, radio buttons for this kind of survey make it somewhat ambiguous. For the type of bike, I put "Other: All of the Above" because I really do have and ride each type of bike.

Hope...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,407
Posted By tekknoschtev

Definitely depends on the bike. No-name MTB:...

Definitely depends on the bike.

No-name MTB: Tires and tubes. My dad picked the bike up from FreeCycle and the tires were rotting off and I just assumed the tubes were in equal condition. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By tekknoschtev

Pedal-ability. The same argument I was making...

Pedal-ability. The same argument I was making for justifying an electric conversion kit for my bike (I didn't do it but that was the justification at the time). With a scooter, if I run out of gas...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By tekknoschtev

I'm sad that MSU football season is wrapping up,...

I'm sad that MSU football season is wrapping up, not because I'm a hardcore football fan, but rather because my ride home takes me right by Demonstration Field at the exact time as the marching band...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,342
Posted By tekknoschtev

I've done some reviving of cables, mostly its...

I've done some reviving of cables, mostly its just been a quick-fix of putting some lube in the housings and moving the cables back and forth a bit to loosen something up. Sometimes, I swear the...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,598
Posted By tekknoschtev

The choices are limited, and even further for...

The choices are limited, and even further for those who commute on different bikes.

I have a mountain bike pimped out with a rear rack (and soon to be a front rack), semi-slick tires, fenders,...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By tekknoschtev

Living in Lansing, I can agree with the statement...

Living in Lansing, I can agree with the statement that the bike will be ripped off if left unlocked, even if its not a malicious action against you. It just happens. Glad your bike didn't get...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,427
Posted By tekknoschtev

I don't have any suggestions for locating...

I don't have any suggestions for locating hardware, but that does sound like a solid plan. I would however caution you on weight. I'm by no means a weight weenie but I have worked with the ammo cans...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,385
Posted By tekknoschtev

I use a plastic bag, but mostly because that's...

I use a plastic bag, but mostly because that's what I always happen to have around. One of these days I'll remember to pick up a shower cap and stuff it between the rails in the seat but for now I...
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