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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,382
Posted By uber_Fred

If you're riding a $5000.00 racing bike, it might...

If you're riding a $5000.00 racing bike, it might make sense to pay a mechanic $100/hr to work on it. If you're riding a $700 commuter, it quickly makes no financial sense to spend that much money on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,533
Posted By uber_Fred

That would be me. I keep my roadside repair gear,...

That would be me. I keep my roadside repair gear, the case for my sunglasses, and my cell phone in there. When I'm going on a long ride or commuting, I'd carry a lot more stuff too - lunch, shoes,...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By uber_Fred

I live in the Philly area. I have a Fuji touring...

I live in the Philly area. I have a Fuji touring that gets ridden until first snow, and then an old hard tail mountain bike with 26" that comes out until Spring. There's enough frost and bizarre...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By uber_Fred

Visibility can be a tricky thing to measure. What...

Visibility can be a tricky thing to measure. What the eye sees and what the brain registers can be two completely different things. Even if the vest doesn't make a cyclist visible from a greater...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-15, 07:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,404
Posted By uber_Fred

The main advantage of clipless pedals is not the...

The main advantage of clipless pedals is not the ability to add force on the upstroke. It's the fact that I don't need to expend effort keeping my feet on the pedals. The higher the cadence you like...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-15, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,723
Posted By uber_Fred

I'm sure they both do now. They probably did...

I'm sure they both do now. They probably did about 100 yards into the ride.
Forum: Commuting
02-08-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,257
Posted By uber_Fred

I thought I was the only one.

I thought I was the only one.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,921
Posted By uber_Fred

Eliminating cases where bicyclists were being...

Eliminating cases where bicyclists were being idiotic provides some good information. If they represent a large majority of the accidents, it suggests that cycling is a fairly safe activity, if you...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,386
Posted By uber_Fred

The arguments about helmet mount vs. handlebar...

The arguments about helmet mount vs. handlebar mount remind me of the arguments about The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones. You're either going to like one or the other better.

There are four main...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,668
Posted By uber_Fred

A swamp cooler for the bike, for when it's...

A swamp cooler for the bike, for when it's insanely hot out. Ideally the pump would be powered by the bike itself, and the mist location could be controlled. That's something that could probably be...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,812
Posted By uber_Fred

"Never attribute to malice that which is...

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."
I really can't imagine making the connection between "there's a lock there" and "I shouldn't park there, that's where the...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-12, 12:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,076
Posted By uber_Fred

One thing to remember when thinking about the...

One thing to remember when thinking about the time commitment: you aren't really adding the time of the ride, you're only adding the time that is in excess of your commute by car. My bike commute is...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-12, 09:08 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,245
Posted By uber_Fred

I've lost 100 pounds. I expected my pants not to...

I've lost 100 pounds. I expected my pants not to fit anymore, but now my shoes are too loose. I actually lost enough fat (or more likely fluid retention) in my feet to change my shoe size. That was...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,167
Posted By uber_Fred

It's more than possible. A cordless angle...

It's more than possible. A cordless angle grinder, which can be had for less than $50, can cut through a U-lock in seconds. Even the best ones. They're small enough to hide under a coat, so a thief...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,441
Posted By uber_Fred

When you're having a drink at the company...

When you're having a drink at the company Christmas party, and your coworkers are concerned that you've fallen off the wagon. (Since the only reason to commute by bike is because you've lost your...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,279
Posted By uber_Fred

One other issue with cornering is that if you...

One other issue with cornering is that if you slide after you go down, it's going to tend to push you toward the center of the street. If someone is coming around you, you could end up clipped by...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,803
Posted By uber_Fred

I used to call my wife when I got to work, and...

I used to call my wife when I got to work, and call her when I was leaving. That caused one problem; every time her phone would ring with my ringtone ("One Bad Stud" by The Blasters, because she...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-12, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By uber_Fred

You REALLY want to make sure that you don't get...

You REALLY want to make sure that you don't get this quote backwards. It would definitely put a crimp in your birthday celebration.
Forum: Commuting
07-20-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,641
Posted By uber_Fred

I feel so inadequate. I bought a helmet mirror...

I feel so inadequate. I bought a helmet mirror and used it. As a mirror. On my helmet. Papa Tom and oldskookwrench and all the others with their "I took some old beer cans and duct tape and made an...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,641
Posted By uber_Fred

(This was a question about the EVT mirror.) There...

(This was a question about the EVT mirror.) There is a ball and socket joint holding the mirror and flex arm to the mount base. It pops off fairly easily if you twist it far enough. It has never...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,641
Posted By uber_Fred

It's a flat mirror. I wouldn't use a convex...

It's a flat mirror. I wouldn't use a convex mirror; they distort my sense of distance too much.
Forum: Commuting
07-11-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,641
Posted By uber_Fred

I'm a huge fan of the efficient velo tools helmet...

I'm a huge fan of the efficient velo tools helmet mirror.
http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Zone-Bicycle-Helmet-Mirror/dp/B003LVHZ4O
It's significantly larger than most helmet mirrors, so its field of...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-12, 07:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,148
Posted By uber_Fred

I'm 49 and my wife is pregnant. I did the math,...

I'm 49 and my wife is pregnant. I did the math, and I'm going to have to live into my 70s to get my brood out of the house. I wasn't living a life that was going to get me into my 70s. I just had a...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-12, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By uber_Fred

Ever see the movie "Hitch"

There's a scene where Will Smith's character has an allergic reaction to food and his lip ends up the size of his fist. That happened to me on my ride yesterday. I was riding along when some insect...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,889
Posted By uber_Fred

I'll separate my biggest valid concern from my...

I'll separate my biggest valid concern from my biggest pet peeves.
My biggest valid concern is getting passed too closely. It doesn't happen too often, but when it does it's alarming.

My pet...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,995
Posted By uber_Fred

You mentioned in a couple of posts that you have...

You mentioned in a couple of posts that you have a mountain bike. Did you ever think of using that for your commute, at least on days when your legs are fried? I have an old hard tail Fuji that I use...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,994
Posted By uber_Fred

The issue with low spoke count wheels isn't that...

The issue with low spoke count wheels isn't that they aren't strong enough. If they're well made, they are. The issue is that there is less redundancy (so to speak.)
If you're on a 24 spoke wheel,...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-11, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,863
Posted By uber_Fred

"And how is a mouth guard suppose to protect...

"And how is a mouth guard suppose to protect against a concussion? The dental injuries I can see, but not the concussion."

You'd be surprised. If your mouth is open (that is, your upper and lower...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,954
Posted By uber_Fred

Philadelphia area temps don't get that bad;...

Philadelphia area temps don't get that bad; single digits F is uncommon. My commute is about 45 minutes in the winter.
My biggest concern isn't the commute; it's what I would do if I had a...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,657
Posted By uber_Fred

Hey you, laughing at the fat man on the bike -...

Hey you, laughing at the fat man on the bike - how much did you spend on gas this week?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,623
Posted By uber_Fred

It's actually very easy to urinate without...

It's actually very easy to urinate without removing your jersey. It's just really messy. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-29-11, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By uber_Fred

Also, if you want to climb a hill in the...

Also, if you want to climb a hill in the Netherlands, you're going to have to build it first. Cycling as transportation is probably much easier to bring to the masses in flat country. Really, really...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,112
Posted By uber_Fred

Keep an eye on the pulleys in your derailleur....

Keep an eye on the pulleys in your derailleur. They can get gunked up pretty quickly, and need to be cleaned out.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,183
Posted By uber_Fred

Also, when you say "on your left" people's brains...

Also, when you say "on your left" people's brains have to 1) recognize that they are the ones being spoken to 2) process what is being said. People are conditioned to ignore spoken words all the...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Posted By uber_Fred

+1 on this. Topeak makes a hand pump with a hose...

+1 on this. Topeak makes a hand pump with a hose (and even a little fold out foot brace.) You don't have to worry about ripping the stem if the pump moves in relation to the tire.
Forum: Commuting
09-09-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By uber_Fred

Sprung Brooks saddle: $95.00 Decent cycling...

Sprung Brooks saddle: $95.00
Decent cycling shorts: $40.00
Still on my bicycle because I don't have the flaming sphincter of death anymore: Priceless

A bike is just a sculpture if you don't...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,364
Posted By uber_Fred

I just don't think we should use the same word...

I just don't think we should use the same word for what happens in Alpharetta Georgia in January and what happens in Edmonton, Alberta. In both cases we say "winter" but they are two entirely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,172
Posted By uber_Fred

can bent rear derailleur pulleys be repaired or replaced?

Fuji Touring bike with Shimano Deore rear derailleur.

I was right hooked by a car a couple of months ago. I thought everything had been repaired, but recently I've noticed something. The pulley...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By uber_Fred

Wait for a deal on CL, and grab a new bike. But...

Wait for a deal on CL, and grab a new bike. But don't get rid of the Huffy; use it as a "doesn't matter if I screw it up" bike to learn how to fix your own. You won't have any time pressure to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By uber_Fred

Thank you

Did you ever have one of those situations where you get an answer to a question, and it's so obvious that you couldn't figure out how you had so much trouble figuring it out? And then you realize it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By uber_Fred

how much to replace uniglide hub?

I have a Fuji mountain bike that I bought back in late 87 or early 88. It has a 6 speed uniglide cassette. When I can't find a replacement cassette on ebay, I'm trying to figure out what my options...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,610
Posted By uber_Fred

The Topeak isn't the beefiest rack in the list,...

The Topeak isn't the beefiest rack in the list, but it's more than enough for commuting purposes. I have it, and I absolutely love the click and go aspect. I have both a trunk rack, and their laptop...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,620
Posted By uber_Fred

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marke...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=AELTOGH7BXCM2

It's a helmet mounted mirror, but it's about the size of a handlebar mirror. I love the field of view, and...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,595
Posted By uber_Fred

"Here lie the remain of Brian O'Day, Who...

"Here lie the remain of Brian O'Day,
Who proudly claimed his right of way.
His right was true, and his will was strong,
And he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong."

Learned that in driver's...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,157
Posted By uber_Fred

Red lights at the bottom of a hill. This is...

Red lights at the bottom of a hill.

This is one I get all the time: An intersection where the crossing street has a stop sign. A car at that intersection, with plenty of time to stop, cross and be...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,193
Posted By uber_Fred

I'm just wondering: do the people insisting that...

I'm just wondering: do the people insisting that cyclists wait for green at each and every stop light also come to a complete stop at every stop sign? I live in an area where there are four way stop...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,313
Posted By uber_Fred

I miss the balaclava keeping the wind noise out...

I miss the balaclava keeping the wind noise out of my ears.

I miss having the following conversation over and over with people who ski:
"Isn't it too cold to be on a bike?"
"Don't you ski?"...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,254
Posted By uber_Fred

I just switched from my winter commuter (old Fuji...

I just switched from my winter commuter (old Fuji Suncrest mountain bike) with studded tires, to my summer bike. I was expecting the change in ride, but I was caught off guard by the return of...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,711
Posted By uber_Fred

"As God is my witness...I thought frozen turkeys...

"As God is my witness...I thought frozen turkeys could fly!"
Forum: Commuting
03-05-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,146
Posted By uber_Fred

Given my user id, you could probably guess that...

Given my user id, you could probably guess that I'm not too bothered by the term. It's nice to be old enough not to give a rat's rectum about other people's opinions. I've got great kids, I get to...
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