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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-15, 07:38 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,818
Posted By Thomas Brock

No? The question was only a few weeks old when I...

No? The question was only a few weeks old when I answered.



There was no "buyers' remorse". I bought the bike I needed at the time.

As happens in life, needs change as time progresses and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,818
Posted By Thomas Brock

I had no problems. The rear shifter is indexed...

I had no problems. The rear shifter is indexed and the front is friction...The friction takes a little getting used to just to make sure you don't over/under shift.

Other than that, it was pretty...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,789
Posted By Thomas Brock

I leave around 5:30am for my 13 mile commute to...

I leave around 5:30am for my 13 mile commute to be at the office in time to shower and be ready to work at 8am. I probably leave a bit earlier than necessary, but the 5:30am crowd is much less...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By Thomas Brock

In Jacksonville, NC I can strap my bicycle to the...

In Jacksonville, NC I can strap my bicycle to the front rack of the transit bus and ride to a stop, then unstrap and ride. It's not extra. If your gear is adequately attached to your bike, you really...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,841
Posted By Thomas Brock

Pretty much what Dan says. I have about a 30-mile...

Pretty much what Dan says. I have about a 30-mile round trip, too. It's just not as comfortable in non-bike clothing as it is in bike clothing. I wear a set of Specialized RBX bibs under baggie...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,932
Posted By Thomas Brock

I'm looking forward to it...Which is odd for me,...

I'm looking forward to it...Which is odd for me, since I absolutely despise the cold. Even on the NC coast, we get bitterly cold mornings.

But I have a shiny new long-sleeved thermal jersey and...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,852
Posted By Thomas Brock

Take a deep breath and let it go...It's all you...

Take a deep breath and let it go...It's all you can do, man...Unless you can video intentional events and call police. But the chance of police doing anything after the fact and without actual damage...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,025
Posted By Thomas Brock

MNBikeCommuter(MN)____________________4830 (6602)...

MNBikeCommuter(MN)____________________4830 (6602)
silk (BC/CAN)_________________________4621
dschue5(MN)___________________________4130 (6780 total)
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)____________________4086.7...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,950
Posted By Thomas Brock

Finally able to ride after donating some blood...

Finally able to ride after donating some blood stem cells for a cancer patient...

Nice ride this morning. A little humid but not too warm (only in high 70s). Nothing remarkable on the way into...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Thomas Brock

There's the Trek Belleville. It's beautiful and...

There's the Trek Belleville. It's beautiful and potentially my next bicycle.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,089
Posted By Thomas Brock

I wish I had the skills to make my own...

I wish I had the skills to make my own stuff...Unfortunately, my sewing skills end at replacing buttons on trousers and the most basic of sock repair.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,865
Posted By Thomas Brock

I'm still concerned about the $101 hold. Who...

I'm still concerned about the $101 hold. Who always has $101 available to ride a bicycle? That's crazy. They're killing the potential for the less-fortunate folks, kids, students, tourists, etc in...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,865
Posted By Thomas Brock

Did I read the page correctly? There's a $101...

Did I read the page correctly? There's a $101 hold when you swipe your card for a bike?
Forum: Commuting
05-20-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,025
Posted By Thomas Brock

MNBikeCommuter (MN)__________3508 (4777) silk...

MNBikeCommuter (MN)__________3508 (4777)
silk (BC/CAN)__________________3127
buzzbee (CA) _________________2939
Bored117(CA)_________________2847.1 (3610.4 total)
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)_____________...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,052
Posted By Thomas Brock

No Bike to Work parties here...One of the two...

No Bike to Work parties here...One of the two LBS' was giving away free Purist bottles, but you had to go to the shop to get one. That's it.
Forum: Commuting
02-07-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By Thomas Brock

That's pretty nifty! What are you using to...

That's pretty nifty!

What are you using to secure the boxes to the rack? Any stability problems?
Forum: Commuting
01-23-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,950
Posted By Thomas Brock

First commute of the year for me...First commute...

First commute of the year for me...First commute in almost a year for me...And let me tell you...It was wonderful!

Rode in around 5am to 6:15am, temps in the low 40s. Rode home around 4:45pm to...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,025
Posted By Thomas Brock

Bored117(CA)_________551.2 (636.8 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________551.2 (636.8 total)
augustgarage (CA)_____515.2 (908.6 total)
Aboatguy_____________424.28 (424.28 total)miles not surrender monkey KMs
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)______403.5 (511.4...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 17,556
Posted By Thomas Brock

Call me a narcissist, but I'm just not really...

Call me a narcissist, but I'm just not really that concerned with the legal activities of other people...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-12, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,453
Posted By Thomas Brock

On the bike: 1 Super Flash Turbo on flash, 1...

On the bike: 1 Super Flash Turbo on flash, 1 Super Flash on solid.
On the helmet: 1 Blackburn Click on flash.
Forum: Commuting
01-01-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 64,025
Posted By Thomas Brock

K'Tesh(OR)___________40.36 Iron Chef...

K'Tesh(OR)___________40.36
Iron Chef (NJ)_________17.00 (17 Total)
scoatw_______________9
thenomad ___________ 0.0
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)_____0.0 (21 total)
JeanSeb (AB, Can)_____0.0 (2.9 total)...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 152,667
Posted By Thomas Brock

I've found a Marine NCO handbook, about $17 in...

I've found a Marine NCO handbook, about $17 in pennies (I stopped and picked them up.), and countless hats, shoes, undergarments, etc (didn't collect any of those!). No good tools or anything like...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Thomas Brock

I know it's not much compared to you guys, but...

I know it's not much compared to you guys, but Tuesday it'll be in the 20s and 30s all day. I'm hoping to ride, as it'll be the first bicycle commute since March and I want to ride more in...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,756
Posted By Thomas Brock

I already have my dream commuter...But I'd really...

I already have my dream commuter...But I'd really like a Trek Transport utility bike...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,620
Posted By Thomas Brock

Oh, there's plenty of skunks around but they're...

Oh, there's plenty of skunks around but they're generally smarter than cars around here. Near the mountains, they're much less smart. And much more smelly.

How's the riding in Beaufort? I'm in...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By Thomas Brock

My experience is the best way to find bicyclists...

My experience is the best way to find bicyclists is riding. Bicycle shops, too.

But I've met far more folks riding than at the shop.
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,113
Posted By Thomas Brock

Apologies for the spelling. I'm generally better,...

Apologies for the spelling. I'm generally better, but the iPhone keyboard gets me sometimes... :-)
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,113
Posted By Thomas Brock

*Yawn* ... Hi, I don't think we've met? I'm...

*Yawn* ...

Hi, I don't think we've met? I'm Thomas. 8 1/2 year Marine veteran that would've been the first to take a bullet for you. Also, 6 year civil servant that works in support of Marines,...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 05:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,113
Posted By Thomas Brock

The funniest thing I've heard was as I was...

The funniest thing I've heard was as I was passing stopped traffic leaving Camp Lejeune. I was on the segregated MUP, rolling easily by and a young dumb Marine shouted out "Hey Mother F---er, get a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-11-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,417
Posted By Thomas Brock

I have a 2007 Trek 7.3fx with disc brakes and my...

I have a 2007 Trek 7.3fx with disc brakes and my girlfriend rides a 2009 Trek 7.2fx. We both love them! It's probably one of the most versatile bicycles available.

I've swapped the flat bars for...
Forum: Introductions
11-28-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Thomas Brock

That's near where I live. It's a newish...

That's near where I live. It's a newish development off of Ramsey Road by the elementary school.

If you want to start commuting, let me know and maybe we can ride together?
Forum: Introductions
11-26-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Thomas Brock

Welcome! Where do you commute from and too? ...

Welcome!

Where do you commute from and too?


I live down by Western Ext. near the big Marine Fed building. My office is by the bowling alley. It's a 13ish mil


I ride a Trek hybrid. If...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,419
Posted By Thomas Brock

I have a 7.3fx disc and my girlfriend has a 7.2....

I have a 7.3fx disc and my girlfriend has a 7.2. We're both very happy with them. I think you'll be quite happy, too!
Forum: Commuting
11-18-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,180
Posted By Thomas Brock

I switched out flats for drops on my Trek fx and...

I switched out flats for drops on my Trek fx and haven't looked back.

I don't use the drops often, but my hands are so much more comfortable.
Forum: Commuting
11-18-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By Thomas Brock

I'm not sure I understand what you mean? ...

I'm not sure I understand what you mean?


The 3-5 daily accidents are often minor fender-benders due to the heavy auto traffic. Bicycle traffic is on a separated paved MUP.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-11, 05:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By Thomas Brock

Thanks for the warm welcome, all. I'm itchy to...

Thanks for the warm welcome, all. I'm itchy to ride again, even if I'm badly out of shape.




Chris, I'm on your side of town, but on the Marine Fed side of Western. I'll go down Western to TT...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By Thomas Brock

Long-Anticipated Return to Commuting by Bicycle

I work on a military installation and the leadership has declared that, due to construction, bicycling through the main entrance is "unsafe" (driving is still safe, even though there are 3-5...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,141
Posted By Thomas Brock

I've been riding a 2007 7.3fx with disc...

I've been riding a 2007 7.3fx with disc brake...It's been wonderful. It's my main commuter...Also, my first grown up bicycle. It's comfortable, solid and durable. Last year I had the flat bars...
Forum: Southeast
11-15-11, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By Thomas Brock

It's been nearly a month...Any movement on this? ...

It's been nearly a month...Any movement on this?

Mr. Barry is running for US House in the 8th District against Congressman Larry Kissell. His campaign site is here:...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,069
Posted By Thomas Brock

It's the wheels, at least on the Soho, I'd bet. ...

It's the wheels, at least on the Soho, I'd bet.

I have a 2007 Trek 7.3fx and had 5 spokes break on my rear wheel. The LBS submitted for a warranty replacement. No problems since...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,829
Posted By Thomas Brock

Um. "Do the crime" and all that...

Um. "Do the crime" and all that...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,890
Posted By Thomas Brock

I've had similar experiences here in...

I've had similar experiences here in Jacksonville, NC.

And, though I really don't want to agree with AdamDZ, I think he's correct.

To make matters worse, not only are motorists self-centered...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,473
Posted By Thomas Brock

There aren't any cemeteries on my route and my...

There aren't any cemeteries on my route and my local municipality restricts bicycles from riding in cemeteries, but if circumstances were different, I wouldn't have an issue with it.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,579
Posted By Thomas Brock

I don't have the kind of coordination necessary...

I don't have the kind of coordination necessary to text and ride...But if I did, I wouldn't. Seems like an unnecessary risk, though.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,459
Posted By Thomas Brock

I run at 100-105ish front, 110 firm rear.

I run at 100-105ish front, 110 firm rear.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-10, 05:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,936
Posted By Thomas Brock

As everyone else will tell you, Jalak, you'll...

As everyone else will tell you, Jalak, you'll have days like that...

But then you'll have days where (in my case, anyway) you'll catch the rising sun hitting the river at just that perfect angle...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,269
Posted By Thomas Brock

A fellow is pending trial for a similar (he...

A fellow is pending trial for a similar (he didn't drive away) killing of a bicyclist here in Jacksonville. His claim is that he "saw the bicyclist from afar..." and the next thing he knew was that...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-10, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,786
Posted By Thomas Brock

I use the M324 on my 7.3FX and I love them. I...

I use the M324 on my 7.3FX and I love them. I don't have to struggle to clip in on starts and I can clip out early for stops and still get to the intersection by using the platform side.

I...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By Thomas Brock

Too bad they don't deliver to the US!

Too bad they don't deliver to the US!
Forum: Commuting
08-14-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By Thomas Brock

Eeesh...Freedom Communications...They practically...

Eeesh...Freedom Communications...They practically run all news in Eastern NC...And not particularly well.

Sorry to hear about your troubles and I wish I could offer a solution.
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