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Forum: Touring
10-26-12, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,146
Posted By vwhammer

Well I don't have photos and this was on my 7...

Well I don't have photos and this was on my 7 mile commute to work but I noticed a large bird in a tree in the distance.
I wrote is off as another buzzard because they are all over the place here. ...
Forum: Touring
10-14-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 368,461
Posted By vwhammer

Here is my 2010 Haro Mary XC with all my bags and...

Here is my 2010 Haro Mary XC with all my bags and sleeping gear.
It was a semi budget build and so far I am happy with the results. ...
Forum: Touring
10-14-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,276
Posted By vwhammer

I Have the same over shoes and I think the issue...

I Have the same over shoes and I think the issue lies in the cloth material on the bottom.
It gets soaked and is in direct contact with the insulation on the inside of the over shoe.
The moisture...
Forum: Touring
10-14-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4,832
Views: 2,633,445
Posted By vwhammer

Here is my mountain-bike-turned-touring-rig with...

Here is my mountain-bike-turned-touring-rig with all its bags and my sleeping gear.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/vwhammer/2010%20Haro%20Mary%20XC/IMG_0539.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,495
Posted By vwhammer

I have the Magicshine 900 lumen and the 1400...

I have the Magicshine 900 lumen and the 1400 lumen version.
My girlfriend and two friends have the 900 lumen version and we all swear by them.
Unless you are a tech type guy and want to build...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By vwhammer

Carradice makes some pretty sweet bags in all...

Carradice makes some pretty sweet bags in all sorts of sizes.
www.carradice.co.uk

I got mine on Amazon.
Some of the larger bags may require a bag support that they also sell.

I have the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

Well this is my third bike since I got into...

Well this is my third bike since I got into riding seriously and only the second one that I have built from scratch and my first "road" bike so I don't have a lot to show you.
If you are bored here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

I am not a huge fan of drop bars so I will be...

I am not a huge fan of drop bars so I will be running a lower longer stem and a set of swept back mustache style bars. (Still in black)_

Once again the parts on it now are just some generic bits I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

Well to be honest I don't really know how people...

Well to be honest I don't really know how people are when it comes to these old bikes.
I about half expected people to freak out because I was not putting period correct parts on it or keeping it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

Ok I did a few things to get this thing road...

Ok I did a few things to get this thing road worthy so I can at least try it out.

I stole my tires that I used on my mountain bike for commuting. (700C x 40)

I borrowed some beat 700c wheels...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,203
Posted By vwhammer

I use a Park tool MTB-3 multitool. ...

I use a Park tool MTB-3 multitool.
http://www.parktool.com/product/rescue-tool-mtb-3
I have used it for all sorts of things.

Comes with a chain tool that also functions as a bottle opener.
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,533
Posted By vwhammer

Ok, This is really going to sound pathetic. I...

Ok, This is really going to sound pathetic.
I get embarrassed every time My girlfriend and I go on any kind of road ride.
Currently I only have my 28lb Mountain bike (without gear) and big fat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,163
Posted By vwhammer

The Lejeune! Won't somebody think of the...

The Lejeune! Won't somebody think of the Lejeune?!

For real.
I just bought and 84 Lejeune.
I have no idea what the model is or what tubing it is made of. (Vitus maybe)
I have done plenty of...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,109
Posted By vwhammer

Yes I will be riding in snow and ice. I am in...

Yes I will be riding in snow and ice.
I am in Ohio.
While we do not get the crazy nasty snow here it does get bad pretty regularly during the winter.

I have a short distance (maybe a half mile)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

It's funny you would say that. I think I have...

It's funny you would say that.
I think I have decided to replace a few parts and get it on the road before I do anything as drastic as a new paint job.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By vwhammer

I certainly have more respect for riders but...

I certainly have more respect for riders but there are still people out there that really push my buttons.

Those are the people that take up the entire lane when they could easily ride to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

Well if it makes anyone feel better I will not be...

Well if it makes anyone feel better I will not be chopping up the frame or anything like that
Also, I will be keeping all the stock components.
If the build does not work then I will put all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By vwhammer

My New French Pile

After some research I finally found a bike with the right stuff for the right price that I will be turning into my commuter.

I believe it is an 84 Lejeune with no model name that I can find.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,109
Posted By vwhammer

OK I get it. It is no that much harder to fix...

OK I get it.
It is no that much harder to fix a flat on an IGH equipped bike.
At this point I don't care that it is anymore difficult.
I have decided that I can deal with it.

I am also...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,109
Posted By vwhammer

Ok perhaps difficult was not the right word...

Ok perhaps difficult was not the right word choice.

However there is no denying that it is going to be harder to change a flat than it would be on a quick release hub with no shift cable to mess...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,109
Posted By vwhammer

Ok after doing a little math, this is what I have...

Ok after doing a little math, this is what I have so far.

The price for either setup will be about the same.
I could make the external set up a little cheaper if I went with a quality stuff and...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,109
Posted By vwhammer

IGH or a quality rear hub and cassette combo

Well I bought me an old frame today to turn into my commuter rig.
I have been tossing around the idea of buying one of the 11 speed Shimano Alfine internal geared set ups.
As some of you may know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By vwhammer

Good read. Seriously. At first I thought the...

Good read.
Seriously.
At first I thought the author was being a little generic but then as I read further all of the details became clear.

I then made the decision that I do not want to spend...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,314
Posted By vwhammer

I bought some fat Marathon Supremes for my...

I bought some fat Marathon Supremes for my mountain bike-turned-commuter. (700c x 40) and I love them.
I did manage to get a puncture but this would have flattened nearly anything....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By vwhammer

K well the dude sold the Ross signature series. ...

K well the dude sold the Ross signature series.

So I came across another Ross but it does not say if it is a signature series.

I am going to look at it tomorrow.

Are the plain old Ross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By vwhammer

Picking between several bikes. Help me choose

OK
So I have decided to pick up an old bike to build up into my commuter so I can dedicate my mountain bike-turned-commuter bike strictly to off road use.

So I started scouring the local...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By vwhammer

The Bag support (AKA "rack") is a little cobbled...

The Bag support (AKA "rack") is a little cobbled together but it's solid, does what it needs to do and most of the time it's hidden under the bag so no one sees it.

I may build a more refined...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By vwhammer

Just a little update. I got my new tires all...

Just a little update.

I got my new tires all mounted up and will be testing them out tomorrow.
I have a feeling they are going to be a lot faster than the big ol' Kendas.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,354
Posted By vwhammer

Well my latest purchase does not go without a...

Well my latest purchase does not go without a little story.

On May 9th I ordered a pair of Endura MT500 shorts from Chain Reaction Cycles....
Forum: Commuting
06-04-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,032
Posted By vwhammer

The Vassago Fisticuff is another bike that fits...

The Vassago Fisticuff is another bike that fits your criteria perfectly.
You would have to build it from the frame up but that may also make it easier to pick components to get you right in your...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-11, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By vwhammer

My mountain bike turned commuter bike

K so I built a new mountain bike over the winter in hopes of blasting some of the many local trails around my area.

However, with all the rain, the trails are a mess so I have been using the bike...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,757
Posted By vwhammer

I did a 45 mile ride on memorial day. Headed...

I did a 45 mile ride on memorial day.
Headed out about 8:30am and it wasn't too bad but by noon the temps were in the mid 90s.

The last 10-12 miles were nearly devoid of shade and it damn near...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By vwhammer

I am looking at these bags as I type. Have you...

I am looking at these bags as I type.
Have you ever used it without the bag support?

I am actually looking at using it with a seatpost mounted fender that may be able to support it some but I am...
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