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Forum: Commuting
03-18-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By wsmith

I'm 5'11" and love my 56cm CrossCheck. Fits...

I'm 5'11" and love my 56cm CrossCheck. Fits perfectly.
03-18-08, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By wsmith

You're right. It's barely a climb. Seems to be...

You're right. It's barely a climb. Seems to be much more than it is. Stay in high gear and attack it.
01-27-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,233
Posted By wsmith

Iowa Hill (out of Colfax, CA; East of Sacramento)...

Iowa Hill (out of Colfax, CA; East of Sacramento) is a nice steep climb.
Forum: Commuting
01-02-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,405
Posted By wsmith

I want to sincerely thank all of you who...

I want to sincerely thank all of you who responded. Your advice was excellent and it helped form my opinion. To follow-up, I purchased a 56cm Surly CrossCheck today with an in-depth professional...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,405
Posted By wsmith

I'm very thankful for your comments and advice. ...

I'm very thankful for your comments and advice. Excellent food for thought. I've got another couple days before I decide; any other thoughts/direction?

For instance, there are times I'm carrying...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,405
Posted By wsmith

Surly CrossCheck -or- Kona Jake The Snake

Hi friends,

I'm in a position to purchase a new bike. I'll be using it mostly to commute (50 mile roundtrip; some hills; over 50lbs of gear/stuff in panniers), sometimes longer distance tours,...
12-22-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By wsmith

What day(s)/time(s)? Contact? Thanks.

What day(s)/time(s)? Contact? Thanks.
12-20-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,631
Posted By wsmith

Cyclists often have outer quad (and hip flexor)...

Cyclists often have outer quad (and hip flexor) strength that dominates a relatively weaker inner quad. Apart from icing, ibuprofen, trigger point therapy to work out knots in outer quad, patients...
12-20-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,985
Posted By wsmith

The active release that's been suggested is...

The active release that's been suggested is excellent. Trigger point therapy would be another term to google.

I highly recommend you try to work out some of the tightness in your triceps and...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 16,445
Posted By wsmith

I cycle-commute on my MTB because it's the only...

I cycle-commute on my MTB because it's the only bike that can handle the +80 pounds I lug around in twin oversized pannier saddlebags. I tried the road bike once and it wasn't strong enough. ...
08-06-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 666
Posted By wsmith

I'd like to come over and ride that sometime over...

I'd like to come over and ride that sometime over the next few months. Do you have a link to routeslip or info on where start/finish would be located? Thanks.
Replies: 27
Views: 22,580
Posted By wsmith

The skinny slicks...

The skinny slicks (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=15304) are more than a few centimeters smaller re: circumference than the fatter town tires...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,320
Posted By wsmith

http://www.bikes.msu.edu/stolen/pics/trek-3700-8-3...

http://www.bikes.msu.edu/stolen/pics/trek-3700-8-30-05.jpg
Don't laugh. With fenders, a rear rack, and a loaded travel bag... it climbed an 8,300ft 100mi century in a decent time. It's all about...
Replies: 27
Views: 22,580
Posted By wsmith

Be slow to swap out fat tires

Do your homework before you swap out the knobbies. Last Spring, I switched into skinny road slick type 26" tires, but I lost top speed and I lost circumference: Not happy. This Spring, I switched...
07-03-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By wsmith

Helpful link. Thanks. Seems more scenic as...

Helpful link. Thanks.
Seems more scenic as well.
07-01-07, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By wsmith

Thanks. I appreciate the input. I'll plan...

Thanks. I appreciate the input.
I'll plan accordingly.
07-01-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By wsmith

Thanks for the good advice. I'll check that out...

Thanks for the good advice. I'll check that out on Google.
I've just heard bad things about Hwy37 over to Marin County and wish I could get either confirmation that stretch would be OK... or an...
06-30-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By wsmith

Need directions: Roseville to Marin route(s)

I apologize in advance if this has been posted before. I looked and didn't find it.

I am planning to ride from Roseville (NE of Sacramento) to San Rafael (Marin county) next Saturday and would...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-06, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,973
Posted By wsmith

I ride slicks until the rainy winter, then switch...

I ride slicks until the rainy winter, then switch to knobs.
Forum: Commuting
09-23-06, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By wsmith

50mph gusts last afternoon, a headwind as I...

50mph gusts last afternoon, a headwind as I commute north from work. Panniers loaded with about 60 pounds of teacher manuals, books, change of clothes, lunch box, etc, etc. Needless to say, after a...
06-25-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By wsmith

Thanks. I will attempt to tighten the hex and...

Thanks. I will attempt to tighten the hex and ride it a few more times as such. If it comes off in spite of that, I'll replace. Thanks for the tip(s).
06-24-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By wsmith

"Look" brand clip-in pedal falling off

Please help. I'm sure this is a simple problem with a simple fix; I'm just not very mechanically-minded.

I have an old-school Centurion LeMansRS road bike I put my "Look" clip-in pedals on last...
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