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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-20, 05:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,773
Posted By usndoc2011

Long-term thoughts?

Any thoughts on the Diamond Llama after riding one for a while? I'm thinking about ordering either the DL or the NWT soon
04-02-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,104
Posted By usndoc2011

ICBiker, just wanted to compliment you on your...

ICBiker, just wanted to compliment you on your bike. I've got a Salsa Vaya, which is amazing quality, just a bit too small. Your bike is precisely the bike that I am looking to get once I can...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,743
Posted By usndoc2011

I have the Ortlieb Track 35. I found that I...

I have the Ortlieb Track 35. I found that I needed 35L to do EVERYTHING I wanted to do (carry an extra set of clothes plus shoes, and I have BIG feet, lunch, a couple books and misc supplies) or a...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-13, 01:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,049
Posted By usndoc2011

I just went through this last spring but didn't...

I just went through this last spring but didn't know about your new models. I also ride big bikes, and I ended up choosing the Salsa Vaya as my disc commuter of choice because the head tube was the...
01-01-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,824
Posted By usndoc2011

This is a little out of your price range, but I...

This is a little out of your price range, but I just got a Shimano 3D71 dynamo and a B&M IQ Cyo N Plus on eBay for a heavily discounted price, about $300 for the pair to include the hub built into a...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-12, 04:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,644
Posted By usndoc2011

Forgive me if I'm oversimplifying, but I had the...

Forgive me if I'm oversimplifying, but I had the same problem with my front fender (Plant Bike Hardcore fenders) and I just bent the wire in such a way that it bends under the brake. It's not the...
Forum: Commuting
12-25-12, 07:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,241
Posted By usndoc2011

Wrapping your laptop in a jacket should take care...

Wrapping your laptop in a jacket should take care of the shocks in the pannier. Otherwise I carry my laptop in my backpack if I think it's going to be knocked around.
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,217
Posted By usndoc2011

Interested, thanks for the confirmation. I think...

Interested, thanks for the confirmation. I think linked back to your post back from 2009 on this subject in my last post, so thanks for having some good information out there. I saw an article...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,217
Posted By usndoc2011

Thanks for the advice. It's encouraging that you...

Thanks for the advice. It's encouraging that you all have had good luck with your hubs. tsl, I saw your pics while snooping around before I wrote this post, looks great! I've got a salsa vaya that I...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,217
Posted By usndoc2011

Shimano Dynamo Hubs and wheels

My current lighting set-up is a Light and Motion Seca 400, and I'm getting tired of unhook my battery pack after every ride home to re-charge and having them die after a year, requiring me to sink...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,806
Posted By usndoc2011

thats a shame the park tool failed you in the...

thats a shame the park tool failed you in the moment of need. they have such a good reputation. i used to use CO2 cartridges and the Innovations Ulratflate pump, which accepts threaded and...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-12, 03:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 933
Posted By usndoc2011

Cheap(er) interventions: Bar mitts, they come in...

Cheap(er) interventions: Bar mitts, they come in drop or flat bar style. Light weight balaclava. Featherweight wind vest. Fenders. Clipless pedals, I prefer eggbeaters with mountain style bike shoes...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-12, 03:26 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,317
Posted By usndoc2011

I'd look into 'commuter' or 'urban' style bikes...

I'd look into 'commuter' or 'urban' style bikes that are a good mix between road and hybrid. They're better described as a suped version of a road bike: they are lightweight like most road bikes,...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-12, 03:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 661
Posted By usndoc2011

Serves you right. ;)

Serves you right. ;)
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 03:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By usndoc2011

Yep, I run fenders, and I don't live somewhere...

Yep, I run fenders, and I don't live somewhere where it rains all the time, either. Pretty frustrating.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,502
Posted By usndoc2011

exactly. I never leave for a ride without my...

exactly. I never leave for a ride without my repair kit, no matter how short the ride. Better to not tempt fate, as soon as I'm out without my kit, I'll have a flat.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By usndoc2011

waterproof/resistant rear bike light recommendations?

My PB superflash blinkies always die after about 6 months due to moisture. Does anybody have any recommendations for bright rear lights that have a quality wather seal so they can stand up to the...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,876
Posted By usndoc2011

I have a Salsa Vaya, I built it up with ultregra...

I have a Salsa Vaya, I built it up with ultregra (mostly) parts and BB7 brakes. I love it! It's a high quality, lightweight frame with beautiful construction. Standard discs are sweet with plenty...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-12, 05:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 63,591
Posted By usndoc2011

Yeah, and it's kind of tucked away, right next to...

Yeah, and it's kind of tucked away, right next to the seat stay, so I don't have any problems. I guess I could've mounted it the other way, but this works just as well
Forum: Touring
06-17-12, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,460
Posted By usndoc2011

I haven't been touring, but I do commute...

I haven't been touring, but I do commute frequently in the rain. I use Vaude Bike gaiters: http://www.amazon.com/Vaude-Bike-Gaiter-Shoe-Covers/dp/B004UMFV3K. They work very well, but there is some...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 63,591
Posted By usndoc2011

Found it! I found a bike lock that doesn't suck!...

Found it! I found a bike lock that doesn't suck! Too bad I had to make it out of PVC and pipe clamps. Still, $10 in materials for a more solid and easy to use bike lock than anything that seems to...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By usndoc2011

That does suck. It was good stuff, I used it for...

That does suck. It was good stuff, I used it for about a month. Honestly, though, I'm not entirely surprised that people didn't want to drop $12 for a tiny bottle of spray.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,242
Posted By usndoc2011

I have shimano MTB shoes M087 and eggbeater 2s. ...

I have shimano MTB shoes M087 and eggbeater 2s. They are golden, work great and are low maintainence, bought through performance bike for $90 and $60 respectively (patience and heavy discounts were...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,144
Posted By usndoc2011

Also, a pair of vaude shoe gaiters works...

Also, a pair of vaude shoe gaiters works perfectly to keep my feet dry. They are laminated nylon and taped seams, so the don't breathe, but they are $20 and do the job, unlike every other pair made...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,144
Posted By usndoc2011

Ditto, in the winter, no problem. Any other time,...

Ditto, in the winter, no problem. Any other time, it's a choice between sweat and rain. I have the expensive jacket (REI, e-vent fabric, $250) and I guess I prefer it to cheaper options, but it is by...
05-03-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,410
Posted By usndoc2011

Looking at some tutorials, a rebuild doesn't seem...

Looking at some tutorials, a rebuild doesn't seem TOO hard. I guess it all depends on how buried that connector and it's circuitry is. but I guess that's why they made dremel tools. The L&M...
05-02-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,410
Posted By usndoc2011

I figured I'd be looking at $250 minimum. what...

I figured I'd be looking at $250 minimum. what systems did you get?
05-02-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,410
Posted By usndoc2011

Wow, that seems like an awesome stop gap while I...

Wow, that seems like an awesome stop gap while I figure out the best way to go. $160 is an insane amount of cash for a battery, but I felt forced into it. Can you post or send me more details about...
05-02-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,410
Posted By usndoc2011

High-output commuter light: Battery vs Dynamo

I commute daily with a Light and Motion Seca 400. I ride predominantly at night (early mornings and late nights) and the speed and traffic of my commute dictates that I use a high powered light like...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,024
Posted By usndoc2011

I don't want to nag or badger and get off topic,...

I don't want to nag or badger and get off topic, but why would you want to risk a head injury by not wearing a helmet? I realize biking at all sets us up for severe injury if we collide with...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,157
Posted By usndoc2011

I've tried safety glasses in the past, but the...

I've tried safety glasses in the past, but the cheap ones from home depot have a lot of optic distortion. I got a cheap pair of multi-lens glasses with clear frames from nashbar, and they work great....
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,855
Posted By usndoc2011

I am a french press commuter as well. I have the...

I am a french press commuter as well. I have the GSI personal Java press, which I am supremely satisfied with. I've been using the thing for 2 or three 3years straight without any trouble. It's a...
04-17-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,186
Posted By usndoc2011

Reading the discussion about having two different...

Reading the discussion about having two different power sources, has anyone developed a dynamo lighting system that simply charges a battery or capacitor that powers a light? A system like that seems...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 63,591
Posted By usndoc2011

A u-lock holder that doesn't suck?

I'm putting together a new bike, and I'm trying to find a sensible way to store my u-lock on my bike. I previously had a Onguard u-lock bracket (for the Pitbull LS) on my bike, that broke almost...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,231
Posted By usndoc2011

I have a e-vent jacket from REI that works...

I have a e-vent jacket from REI that works decently in the rain below 60-70 degrees. Above 80, it's the difference between being completely damp from sweating in my jacket and being completely...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-12, 04:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,521
Posted By usndoc2011

I went through this process a couple months back,...

I went through this process a couple months back, and the solution I came up with was a pair of Vaude short bike gaiters. These things are PERFECT. Cheap ($20), well made, work precisely the way...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,890
Posted By usndoc2011

eagle creek pack-it folder. one 18" keeps shirt,...

eagle creek pack-it folder. one 18" keeps shirt, pants and accessories neatly folded. you just need a bag big enough to slip it in (doesn't have to be that big).
Forum: Commuting
02-11-12, 11:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 33,019
Posted By usndoc2011

I currently own a Selle SMP Extra (awesome saddle...

I currently own a Selle SMP Extra (awesome saddle which I find to be very very comfortable) but Brooks has a lot of hype so I might consider switching when it's time for a new saddle. I ride all...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,754
Posted By usndoc2011

also, after reading my post, I should probably...

also, after reading my post, I should probably say that I don't take money from topeak, I just really like their tool. And I am obviously avoiding doing real work.
Forum: Commuting
02-07-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,754
Posted By usndoc2011

Hands down, best tool I have owned so far is the...

Hands down, best tool I have owned so far is the Topeak Ratchet Rocket (http://www.topeak.com/products/Tools/RatchetRocket?WYSESSID=6a09of54sspjq6sra6tf2a6cm4). This tool has almost everything I...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
Posted By usndoc2011

I'm following along, and all the concepts make...

I'm following along, and all the concepts make sense, but I'm not coming up with the right numbers. Probably a typo. Also, the slight discrepancy between your calculated stack may have to do 1)...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-12, 12:17 PM
Forum: Commuting
01-03-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
Posted By usndoc2011

Thanks for that stellar explanation, as well as...

Thanks for that stellar explanation, as well as the Petersen article. It took me all the way back to high school geometry (or was it middle school)?

I think I'm going to contact the companies to...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
Posted By usndoc2011

That's a good point about the head tube length. ...

That's a good point about the head tube length. I have a suspicion that is the measurement I should look more closely at. I don't know why I didn't consider it before. I'm now putting together a...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
Posted By usndoc2011

Any recommendations for a 62 or 63cm disc compatible commuter frame?

I have a "XL" (59-60cm) nashbar cyclocross X frame, which is slightly too small. I have to raise the seat up a good bit, and I put in so many spacers (about 20mm) on the handlebar steer-tube, the...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-11, 01:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,221
Posted By usndoc2011

for anyone still following this thread, I came...

for anyone still following this thread, I came across this article from bikehacks.com referencing a way to DIY shoe covers from used waterbottles, some cloth and velcro....
Forum: Commuting
12-19-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By usndoc2011

I recently upgraded to Conti 4 season 28s with...

I recently upgraded to Conti 4 season 28s with disc brakes, but I commuted all through last winter on a pair of Performance/Forte 23c's with rim brakes. I made it alright, without much incident, but...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,011
Posted By usndoc2011

I got this:...

I got this: http://www.amazon.com/Sona-Enterprises-AIX-VEST-LED-Safety-Vest/dp/B000X78BTW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324049868&sr=8-4 off amazon. The LEDs help cars seem me even if their headlights...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-11, 07:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,221
Posted By usndoc2011

Found 'em! Vaude makes the solution I was...

Found 'em! Vaude makes the solution I was looking for! I just got in a pair of Vaude bike gaiters...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,325
Posted By usndoc2011

Oh! I almost forgot: I probably would've stuck...

Oh! I almost forgot: I probably would've stuck with 32s because the ride is a little smoother and safer, but I decided to go with 28s partially because of the water spray. Fenders are obviously a...
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