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Forum: Commuting
04-16-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,092
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

I live in Florida. The humidity here is way too...

I live in Florida. The humidity here is way too outrageous to want to ride w/ a backpack of any sort. I do, however, use my backpack/messenger bag (a Seagull) for various trips when I am not biking...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Thank you very much, tsl. I'll take a look at...

Thank you very much, tsl. I'll take a look at these as well.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Thanks, bikemig! Can you speak of these or know...

Thanks, bikemig! Can you speak of these or know anyone that uses them on a daily basis? If anyone else wants to chime in that would be great, too!
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Hm...I've used Bolle Safety Glasses before which...

Hm...I've used Bolle Safety Glasses before which are pretty cheap. I know a fellow commuter that uses Uvex Blaze glasses ($40). The safety glasses worked just fine and were pretty darn scratch...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Fender Clearance

Hello fellow commuters!

I have been commuting rain or shine without fenders for a while now but I'm looking to get some for the rainy season. I run a late 80s Bianchi with about .25 inch (or 6ish...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,816
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

LOVE THIS! What are the fenders and clearance on...

LOVE THIS! What are the fenders and clearance on this?!
Forum: Commuting
04-14-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,941
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

I would contact your local transportation...

I would contact your local transportation department. ALL lights with under asphalt detection systems should accommodate ALL road users including motorcycles and bicycles.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,762
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

As far as I see, it doesn't come in black....

As far as I see, it doesn't come in black. Possibly they saw an older model? Or, maybe the Elite/Comp?
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,123
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Pretty good idea! I'm sure you're a pretty strong...

Pretty good idea! I'm sure you're a pretty strong minded individual but I'll say it anyway - don't let anyone deter you from achieving the goal. Congrats and enjoy the ride!
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,973
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

I think some people do. My first foray into...

I think some people do. My first foray into commuting consisted of an eighteen mile ride to my college, followed by a 4 mile ride to work. I had got a used bike off Craigslist and took it to a shop...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 05:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,123
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Awesome! Sounds like you're set! You may want to...

Awesome! Sounds like you're set! You may want to look into storing some stuff at work so you don't have to worry about "stuff" and enjoy the ride a bit more. A few words of wisdom for you, if you...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
04-13-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,893
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Here's what I saw: 1. A rider, riding...

Here's what I saw:

1. A rider, riding legally in the left hand portion of the lane for a bit to hinder unsafe passing.
2. A non-busy road (based on the video) where multiple vehicles were able to...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,544
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Listen to Thermionicscott. Yes, you can commute...

Listen to Thermionicscott. Yes, you can commute on it.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 08:28 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 35,821
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Laws vary from state to state. In Florida, here...

Laws vary from state to state. In Florida, here are the statutes regarding walking on roadways: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,816
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Here's mine: Late 1980s Bianchi Strada. Replaced...

Here's mine: Late 1980s Bianchi Strada. Replaced the Biopace, added a new saddle, rack and panniers, pedals, Gatorskins. Well over 4000 miles on her.

...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Hey, Beachcycle, thanks for your input! I am not...

Hey, Beachcycle, thanks for your input! I am not going to get professionally fitted. The bike was from Craigslist and unfortunately the local bike shops charge upwards of 75-100 on a fitting for...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Awesome to know! I think it's just a matter of me...

Awesome to know! I think it's just a matter of me getting used to riding on the hoods. I used to ride predominantly on horizontal bars so getting peoples opinion on my reach/stretch makes me feel...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-12-15, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Stem is 90mm (down from 120). It's not so much...

Stem is 90mm (down from 120). It's not so much that I actually am stretching. I feel like I am but again, I'm not usually on the brake hoods and thus may not be stretched at all. I'm strictly...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

When on the brake hoods I cannot see the front...

When on the brake hoods I cannot see the front hub.
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Commuting Fit

Hello all,

I posted this in the Fitting Forum as well and got some good advice but thought I'd give it a shot here. I know my saddleis high in these pictures (that has been adjusted). I also...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-11-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Thank you both! My seat has been lowered ever so...

Thank you both! My seat has been lowered ever so slightly (to get a slight bend in the knee at bottom of stroke). I did a fore/aft fit w/ plumb line and it's pretty spot on (knee is possibly a cm...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-11-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Amp3rs4nd

Bike Fit Help - Too Stretched Out?

Hello everyone,

Just wanted some general guidance on this fit. I have been doing a good deal of commuting and don't necessarily feel pain but I'm utilizing the hoods more and "feel" stretched....
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