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Forum: Commuting
03-02-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,119
Posted By SouthernGent

I use 2 bags. My favorite is just a REI Flash 18...

I use 2 bags. My favorite is just a REI Flash 18 (http://www.rei.com/product/877597/rei-flash-18-pack) if I'm only carrying extra clothes, my wallet, cell phone, or other lightweight items. It's...
Forum: Touring
01-28-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By SouthernGent

Not sure how old your Trek 1200 is, but I have a...

Not sure how old your Trek 1200 is, but I have a mid-90's 1200 Alum frame with the Sun CR18s / Deore hub that was mentioned above. I just replaced the original front wheel with one about a month ago...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,684
Posted By SouthernGent

I'm an in-house sales rep for a major skateboard...

I'm an in-house sales rep for a major skateboard distribution company. Like, real skateboards and not the ones at Wal Mart. The equivalent would be bikes at your LBS with good components vs the...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,037
Posted By SouthernGent

Hi Skyvat.....was going through some old threads...

Hi Skyvat.....was going through some old threads and saw this. Sorry if I'm too late. I have a set of the Bushwacker Moab bags on my commuter, and have used them for roughly 2 years. The only...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,576
Posted By SouthernGent

I'm a guy with really long hair (growing it out...

I'm a guy with really long hair (growing it out for donation). I do the manbun thing, and cover my head with a bandana inside of my helmet to catch sweat.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,953
Posted By SouthernGent

3.8 miles of downhill in the morning for me. i...

3.8 miles of downhill in the morning for me. i live in san diego and bike from north park on through south park, ending in barrio logan. almost all of it is downhill, except a .5mi long flat area. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By SouthernGent

I was unemployed for the summer a few years ago...

I was unemployed for the summer a few years ago and riding a lot more than usual (trying to save gas money). There were a few months where I was getting flats all the time. I feel your pain. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,155
Posted By SouthernGent

I wear a bandana under my helmet and wash it...

I wear a bandana under my helmet and wash it every few days. It definitely helps. Have you checked the company's website for your helmet? They may sell replacement liners if the smell is too bad...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,477
Posted By SouthernGent

Big update on the Klein this weekend. Put a...

Big update on the Klein this weekend. Put a Surly 1X1 fork, Continental Sport Contact 26 x 1.6's, Fyxation pedal straps, and a Selle An-Atomica saddle on it. This has become my fun-commute bike! ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,677
Posted By SouthernGent

I have a '96 Klein Pulse Comp that I plan on...

I have a '96 Klein Pulse Comp that I plan on turning into a rigid 26". If you can find a decently priced one on craigslist, I would suggest one. It is surprising lightweight for a nearly 20 year...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,535
Posted By SouthernGent

Sorry to rehash an old thread, and I wasn't...

Sorry to rehash an old thread, and I wasn't injured, but I thought of a funny story that happened to me last year. I don't run lights generally, b/c most of my commute is through downtown and it's...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,992
Posted By SouthernGent

I have 3 bikes. The '94 Trek 1200 is my go-to...

I have 3 bikes. The '94 Trek 1200 is my go-to everyday commuter. Recently it got a new rear cassette and new bar tape, so it's been treating me extra nice on the commute. If I want a change of...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-09-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,641
Posted By SouthernGent

My resolution this year was to go car light(er). ...

My resolution this year was to go car light(er). My commute is only 4 miles each way so it hasn't been incredibly hard, though my afternoon ride is all uphill. I'm in my early 30s and have a desk...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,807
Posted By SouthernGent

I've loved mine. I don't commute on it often, as...

I've loved mine. I don't commute on it often, as I have a road bike, but I haven't been disappointed when I have. Mine is a '00 model I believe. It was a craigslist purchase as well. I picked it...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,754
Posted By SouthernGent

I have these on my commuter. They work great for...

I have these on my commuter. They work great for me. They're not waterproof, and I would like another pocket / zippered part for keys, phone, and small items......but those are hardly complaints. ...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,130
Posted By SouthernGent

I'm sold on Gatorskins. Switched some Bontrager...

I'm sold on Gatorskins. Switched some Bontrager 23s (not sure what model they were) that air hated staying in to some Gatorskin 25s. The Bonts would get flats just about every other ride; goat...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,477
Posted By SouthernGent

Yeah. I take 30th down and cut through the...

Yeah. I take 30th down and cut through the course. It's always a nice ride! This is at the back of the parking lot.
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,477
Posted By SouthernGent

I snapped this on my way to work a few weeks ago....

I snapped this on my way to work a few weeks ago. This is my Trek 1200. I think it's a '94. The road I take on my way to work goes through a golf course, so I get this lovely view of downtown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,837
Posted By SouthernGent

Hi, new to the forums but I've lurked for a...

Hi, new to the forums but I've lurked for a while. Here's my Pulse Comp the day I got it a few months back. I changed to a shorter stem and adjusted the seat angle. I think it's a '96?

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