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Forum: Commuting
09-07-23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By ilchymis

Eggbeaters as a mild theft deterrent?

I'm currently revisiting Eggbeaters for my commute after various disappointments with both Time ATAC and Shimano SPD.

Other, more concrete, issues aside: is it plausible that regular Eggbeaters...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By ilchymis

Thanks for the pointer on crank length. So far...

Thanks for the pointer on crank length. So far I've just been using the 170mm cranks that came on my bikes, but I realize I have no reason to believe this is optimal for me, and obviously shorter...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By ilchymis

I like it a lot! I have about 10,000 miles on...

I like it a lot! I have about 10,000 miles on mine. It's my daily commuter, and I also just did RAGBRAI on it.

It has some downsides:

It's rather heavy.
I have some toe overlap on this bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By ilchymis

It is. A while back I got a Specialized AWOL on...

It is. A while back I got a Specialized AWOL on clearance with the pizza rack, and it included a Supernova dynamo headlight mounted there.

Looks like OP found a cool solution though!
Forum: Commuting
08-27-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,888
Posted By ilchymis

I love Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tires for my...

I love Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tires for my commute. I've commuted thousands of miles on them without paying any special care to avoid glass or other debris, and never had a flat.

The rolling...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,777
Posted By ilchymis

It sort of depends on where you are. In central...

It sort of depends on where you are. In central Florida, where I grew up, a bicycle left out in the elements 24/7 would get wrecked very quickly by sun and rain. (Salty ocean air was also an issue.)...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
Posted By ilchymis

Ah, thanks for the tip. ATACs were actually my...

Ah, thanks for the tip. ATACs were actually my first clipless pedal, many years ago. I vaguely recall liking those pedals, and I remember feeling similarly confident in them as I did with my more...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,777
Posted By ilchymis

There's no fan included in this tent, but the...

There's no fan included in this tent, but the vent has still provided enough ventilation for small amounts of moisture to evaporate.
Forum: Commuting
04-25-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
Posted By ilchymis

I use Velosambas daily, and I think I've...

I use Velosambas daily, and I think I've previously recommended them in here? The only caveat I'd add is that while they worked perfectly for me when I was using eggbeaters, I recently switched to...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,777
Posted By ilchymis

I think a tarp would help much more than it would...

I think a tarp would help much more than it would hurt if either precipitation or morning dew are concerns. Also, don't underestimate how much damage the sun can do over long enough periods of time....
12-07-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,283
Posted By ilchymis

I had a derailleur cable break on a ride after...

I had a derailleur cable break on a ride after going too long between replacing it.

Ever since then... well first of all, I've been better about maintaining my cables. But I also carry a few zip...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,271
Posted By ilchymis

I've been commuting on a pair of Schwalbe...

I've been commuting on a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Almotion 40-622 tires for somewhere between 3-4k miles, and no flats so far. My main threats in this area are thorns and, to a lesser extent, glass,...
11-03-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By ilchymis

Where to buy threaded cogs?

Where can I buy threaded fixed-gear cogs (3/32") for a reasonable price?

I recently got a used Cutter Bones singlespeed/fixed gear bike on the cheap for doing errands around town. But the...
10-27-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,275
Posted By ilchymis

Lights are a must, unless there's a 0% chance...

Lights are a must, unless there's a 0% chance you'll run across drivers or other cyclists on your route.

But there are some other considerations to take into account, aside from just having...
09-22-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,315
Posted By ilchymis

Well no, I truly couldn't understand what you...

Well no, I truly couldn't understand what you were trying to convey there. But thanks for clarifying.
09-18-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,315
Posted By ilchymis

No really, what does 10 watts per hour mean? ...

No really, what does 10 watts per hour mean?

A watt is one joule per second—it's a unit of energy over time. Talking about watts per <unit of time> is nonsensical.
Forum: Commuting
09-17-22, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By ilchymis

I'm not here to second-guess your preferences or...

I'm not here to second-guess your preferences or tell you what to do, but I'm genuinely curious: why do you prefer a backpack over a pannier?

If you want a backpack for ease of walking across the...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
Posted By ilchymis

If you're interested in trying clipless pedals: I...

If you're interested in trying clipless pedals: I bought Adidas Velosambas after finding them on sale for half price, and I really like them so far. I have a long-ish commute (~30 mile round trip),...
Forum: Touring
04-12-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,638
Posted By ilchymis

Just want to belatedly follow up and say thanks...

Just want to belatedly follow up and say thanks for all the suggestions here. I checked out the Rene Herse tires, but ultimately (based on previous good experiences with Schwalbe tires and the low...
Forum: Touring
01-04-21, 05:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,638
Posted By ilchymis

Thanks. Judging by the responses so far, it...

Thanks. Judging by the responses so far, it sounds like trying lighter tires should be my first step. (I seem to be in a minority position on this, but I've had terrible luck with Gatorskins,...
Forum: Touring
01-04-21, 01:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,638
Posted By ilchymis

Can I make my bike "faster"?

I have a Specialized AWOL I've been commuting on for a few years, and I'd like to start doing some light bike touring with it, too. Relative to other bikes, however, my AWOL takes a good amount of...
09-30-19, 01:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,513
Posted By ilchymis

I'm impressed... what hardware are you using? I...

I'm impressed... what hardware are you using? I mainly use my Shimano DH-3D72 hub (6V, 3W) to power my lights. I have a Supernova USB port, too, but it seems barely able to keep my phone topped up.
...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 10:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,782
Posted By ilchymis

Google has an Offline Maps feature you might want...

Google has an Offline Maps feature you might want to check out, if that's your constraint: https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838
08-13-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,502
Posted By ilchymis

Chain rust prevention in a beach town

I live in a South Florida beach town. The air is salty, very humid, and almost always warm, which causes things to rust like I haven't seen anywhere else. Including bicycle chains, it turns out.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By ilchymis

You're in luck! I have some spare body mass that...

You're in luck! I have some spare body mass that I'd be more than willing to donate to you. *Grumble grumble*

(Now how does one declare that sort of thing with the Post Office?)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 11:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,054
Posted By ilchymis

Yes. Can anybody spare me a horse?

Yes. Can anybody spare me a horse?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,775
Posted By ilchymis

I managed to find some RXSes for cheap a month or...

I managed to find some RXSes for cheap a month or so ago, and I've been using them ever since. Some thoughts:


The pedals were difficult to clip into at first, but got much better after...
08-12-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By ilchymis

That does sound like what you'd expect to feel...

That does sound like what you'd expect to feel from residual permethrin spray... but according to their website...
08-11-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,948
Posted By ilchymis

One of my friends insisted that my road bike...

One of my friends insisted that my road bike needed a name, so to appease her I hastily christened it Henrietta. In hindsight I probably could have done better, but hey, I was under pressure.

I...
08-11-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 951
Posted By ilchymis

I assume he is either a kid, or a well-meaning...

I assume he is either a kid, or a well-meaning character who's just a bit "off" when it comes to social interaction. In either case it would be inappropriate to create threads attacking him...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,139
Posted By ilchymis

Newish ( < 1 year) commuter here: 25 years of...

Newish ( < 1 year) commuter here: 25 years of age, and a 52 mile round trip.

I love seeing 'older' cyclists, both on BF and on the road, more than capable of handing my ass to me. It's nice to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,133
Posted By ilchymis

$ whois fredcred.com Whois Server Version...

$ whois fredcred.com

Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,880
Posted By ilchymis

But then he'd have to change his username! ...

But then he'd have to change his username!

Anyway, I second canyoneagle's recommendation to spend some time familiarising yourself with the bike in a quiet area. You'll feel much more in control,...
08-06-09, 01:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,589
Posted By ilchymis

Not in my experience. I've had a couple "bicycle...

Not in my experience. I've had a couple "bicycle and rider go airborne" accidents while in my clipless (Time ATAC and Time RXS) pedals, and disengaging just hasn't been an issue. Each time I was...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,124
Posted By ilchymis

I'm not a teacher, but I currently work at an...

I'm not a teacher, but I currently work at an elementary school as their IT guy. It's 23-26 miles each way (depending on which route I feel like taking), and I use two waterproof panniers to carry...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,282
Posted By ilchymis

Mine is a 46-52 mile round trip to work,...

Mine is a 46-52 mile round trip to work, depending on my choice of route.

62 miles is quite a trip, but don't be discouraged from at least giving it a try. If you find that you enjoy it, you can...
07-29-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,629
Posted By ilchymis

Yes, some people already do that. The concern is...

Yes, some people already do that. The concern is that with such systems, more people may be comfortable with doing it, more frequently. I think some serious research into this question is called...
07-29-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,121
Posted By ilchymis

Much like seatbelts scare people away from...

Much like seatbelts scare people away from driving cars, I take it...
07-29-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,629
Posted By ilchymis

There is a valid concern that as we add more...

There is a valid concern that as we add more forms of automated safety netting around drivers' behavior, drivers will feel as though they no longer need to be particularly attentive while handling...
07-24-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,741
Posted By ilchymis

How's that for a crazy generalization? :twitchy: ...

How's that for a crazy generalization? :twitchy:

As someone currently doing IT work for an elementary school, I can tell you that 90% of the teachers I work with care about their students'...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,783
Posted By ilchymis

I also recommend MTB-style shoes for commuting. ...

I also recommend MTB-style shoes for commuting. I disagree with the poster who implies that road shoes are necessarily the way to go for longish commutes — my MTB pedals serve me well on my commute,...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,232
Posted By ilchymis

My thoughts exactly. The last thing you want is...

My thoughts exactly. The last thing you want is for some would-be thief to remove your wheel, then hastily put it back on once he realizes that he can't take the bicycle. Do you think he'll have...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,270
Posted By ilchymis

Well, that settles it. This thread officially...

Well, that settles it. This thread officially convinced me to install that mirror I hadn't yet gotten around to...
06-14-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,098
Posted By ilchymis

Good men don't become bad men under these...

Good men don't become bad men under these circumstances. Rather, such a situation causes some bad men, who might do a good job pretending to be good men in other aspects of their lives, to show...
06-14-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,265
Posted By ilchymis

In Gainesville, Florida there is a memorial...

In Gainesville, Florida there is a memorial (http://www.americantrails.org/resources/art/FL-DepotTrailAWS.html) (located here...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-08, 03:00 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 28,987
Posted By ilchymis

Not exactly a "yell", but I was riding at night...

Not exactly a "yell", but I was riding at night in Gainesville after we won a big football game, and I got chased down by a Chevy Suburban full of singing Gators fans who proceeded to lean out the...
11-16-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,660
Posted By ilchymis

Fissile, the more you cry and complain about the...

Fissile, the more you cry and complain about the orthogonal factoid that this guy was wearing lycra when he supposedly hit your car, the more credibility you lose.
11-16-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,660
Posted By ilchymis

I do live in South Florida, and I still posit...

I do live in South Florida, and I still posit that you have no idea what you're talking about.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,031
Posted By ilchymis

Second day cycling to work and back; a 52-mile...

Second day cycling to work and back; a 52-mile round trip on flat country roads between Vero Beach and Fellsmere, FL. Beautiful weather... I had a headwind on the way out, but I got to ride it...
Forum: Recumbent
10-26-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By ilchymis

That brings up another point about the Segway:...

That brings up another point about the Segway: what do you do when it breaks? If my bike were to break down out on the road somewhere, then in the absolute worst case I could still walk it or carry...
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