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Forum: Touring
11-05-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,068
Posted By Radials983

I'm curious if you could add a small nylon washer...

I'm curious if you could add a small nylon washer or two for removing the play in the lever and swap out the springs for stronger ones. All found at the hardware store for a couple bucks.
Forum: Touring
09-27-14, 04:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Radials983

You should see this discussion on repelling...

You should see this discussion on repelling aggressive dogs which is also in the touring category. There is some useful thoughts on the effectiveness of these. I have no firsthand experience with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-10-14, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,498
Posted By Radials983

Ebay would be another spot to post that frame....

Ebay would be another spot to post that frame. You could probably source one or two bike boxes from a LBS to scab together to ship it in. I believe the major shipping carries have shipping estimators...
Forum: Touring
05-09-14, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,762
Posted By Radials983

My 2012 Vaya 3 has been incredibly reliable, and...

My 2012 Vaya 3 has been incredibly reliable, and a pleasure to ride. That shade of green on the '14 model sure looks good!

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Forum: Utility Cycling
04-18-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 562,163
Posted By Radials983

Sweet ride Cynikal can you tell us about the...

Sweet ride Cynikal can you tell us about the build? Are you going to splash some color on that frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

If god calls my frame home in a descent then it's...

If god calls my frame home in a descent then it's probably a package deal that I'm going along with too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

Good advice in general. The cables are all routed...

Good advice in general. The cables are all routed inside the frame on this bike though. Pretty slippery looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 11:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

Ok, I'm more NW than Pacific. It's not very humid...

Ok, I'm more NW than Pacific. It's not very humid here in the high desert.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 08:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

The bike is stored in my apartment in the pacific...

The bike is stored in my apartment in the pacific northwest, so there shouldn't be any asploding going on. If it does then I'll take Specialized up on their lifetime frame warranty.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

Thanks for the insight everyone.

Thanks for the insight everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,999
Posted By Radials983

Carbon Fiber Bike Storage

I've recently purchased my first carbon fiber bike and I'm wondering if storing one on a horizontal wall hanger is alright. This wall hanger is the type where the top tube hangs on two hooks. I'm not...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-23-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 562,163
Posted By Radials983

Whoa! Who made this frame?

Whoa! Who made this frame?
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-07-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 562,163
Posted By Radials983

This is my 94' Trek xtracycle daily rider. A more...

This is my 94' Trek xtracycle daily rider. A more recent build to me, I decided to take it up the Scenic McKenzie Pass in Oregon to see how it would fair on the climb. I was only carrying extra...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-13-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,743
Posted By Radials983

I don't believe this new helmet will withstand...

I don't believe this new helmet will withstand too much abrading unless its made out of leather.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-11-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,743
Posted By Radials983

That is very circumstantial to the accident.

That is very circumstantial to the accident.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-11-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,743
Posted By Radials983

Our current helmet design is pretty stupid simple...

Our current helmet design is pretty stupid simple and effective. A molded foam core with a plastic shell, and chinstrap. Most importantly it's always on, and doesn't have to deploy. No batteries,...
Forum: Touring
10-10-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,125
Posted By Radials983

Honestly, having the front fender mounted the way...

Honestly, having the front fender mounted the way I do is slightly flimsy. Both the angle of the fender stays and the "elbow" bend into them allow the fender to flex back and forth since it's not a...
Forum: Touring
10-07-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,125
Posted By Radials983

Thanks for the compliments Lewis. I have a...

Thanks for the compliments Lewis. I have a desktop CNC milling machine that I made these brackets with. Mounting the fenders on the inside bosses was a workaround to not having any lower eyelets to...
Forum: Touring
10-06-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,125
Posted By Radials983

Here is my Salsa Vaya front rack setup. I...

Here is my Salsa Vaya front rack setup. I purchased the Bruce Gordon rack used on ebay a couple years before I bought this bike. The problem was that the rack was built specifically for the original...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,979
Posted By Radials983

Just wondering what the pros of LHD are?

Just wondering what the pros of LHD are?
Forum: Commuting
02-12-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Radials983

Very cool, but our cycle pub is cooler. ...

Very cool, but our cycle pub is cooler.

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http://cyclepub.com/
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 01:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,609
Posted By Radials983

I don't quite understand the thought process...

I don't quite understand the thought process behind permanently leaving a lock at your destination. I honestly couldn't tell the difference between just a few pounds on the bike. It also doesn't seem...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-12, 02:03 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 12,716
Posted By Radials983

Well, if its not the LBS why wasn't the bike...

Well, if its not the LBS why wasn't the bike locked up outside?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-07-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By Radials983

I too have noticed that my rear tire has been...

I too have noticed that my rear tire has been wearing down quite a bit faster than the front. Since I have a lot more weight on the rear wheel and run higher psi in the back I believe this is the...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,203
Posted By Radials983

Stupidity pays dividends in this country.

Stupidity pays dividends in this country.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Radials983

You could either send it to my address, and I'll...

You could either send it to my address, and I'll send it to you.

Or I'll buy and send it to you. Do you have paypal?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Radials983

I would be happy to forward the lock to you.

I would be happy to forward the lock to you.
Forum: Touring
08-20-11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 663
Posted By Radials983

At least once a week one of these bike trailers...

At least once a week one of these bike trailers shows up on craigslist in my area in the $40-60 range.

As far as fitting a rack it seems like P-clamps and a tubing bender will allow that to be...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,513
Posted By Radials983

I'm very interested in seeing the finished...

I'm very interested in seeing the finished result. I've got 37mm on my '93 H300 right now and have been researching what I will put on come the rain/snow season. I'm thinking wider too since there is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 839
Posted By Radials983

...and you're positive the owner isn't laying...

...and you're positive the owner isn't laying somewhere near the bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,341
Posted By Radials983

http://www.keyedlok.com/media/keyrexphoto.jpghttp:...

http://www.keyedlok.com/media/keyrexphoto.jpghttp://www.cromwell.co.uk/CTL6389104Dhttp://http://www.cromwell.co.uk/CTL6389104DSwap out the bolts with security...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,988
Posted By Radials983

I like to check that my lock works before I head...

I like to check that my lock works before I head off.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,427
Posted By Radials983

You had me at Hovding...

You had me at Hovding...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,447
Posted By Radials983

On the front....203748 http://cetmacargo.com/

On the front....203748
http://cetmacargo.com/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,244
Posted By Radials983

For eight-six hundred dollars someone better...

For eight-six hundred dollars someone better replace that 49 cent hose clamp holding on the front brake line with something carbon or CNC cut.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-11, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Radials983

Wasn't the Escalade voted 'Worst Vehicle' by CR?...

Wasn't the Escalade voted 'Worst Vehicle' by CR? I wonder if the $300 bike holds up better than the $50K SUV. In either case it's a matter of finding a bigger dumb ass to unload your problem on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,626
Posted By Radials983

Sale went without a hitch, and I got my full...

Sale went without a hitch, and I got my full asking price.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By Radials983

I would also suggest the truss sides. ...

I would also suggest the truss sides.

Another option would be to attach brackets on the bottom of the trailer at both the front and the back. String a braided wire between these two brackets with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,870
Posted By Radials983

My first bike was a KIA

My first bike was a KIA
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By Radials983

That appears to be a counterfeit Topeak rack. ...

That appears to be a counterfeit Topeak rack.

I have an almost brand new Topeak (E Type) I would sell you for $35 +S/H

http://topeak.com/products/Racks/MTXBeamRackE-Type
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By Radials983

Did REI change it's return policies? When I...

Did REI change it's return policies? When I worked there the return policy was that we would take the item back regardless of the condition or age.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,626
Posted By Radials983

Got some good stuff out of this. Thanks everyone.

Got some good stuff out of this. Thanks everyone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,626
Posted By Radials983

Yes, naturally if they drive up I wouldn't have...

Yes, naturally if they drive up I wouldn't have much concern. However, I have sold through CL before where the buyer showed up on foot.

About a year or so back I met with a buyer for a roof rack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,626
Posted By Radials983

Selling a bike on CraigsList

My desire to start commuting by bike led me to make a purchase before I truly knew what type of bike I actually needed. If I could do it over again I would have joined this forum prior to making the...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 16,558
Posted By Radials983

The price payed at the pump should be a direct...

The price payed at the pump should be a direct reflection of that vehicles efficiency. Not just an ever escalating flat rate that sees no difference between a hybrid and a guzzling v8.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,009
Posted By Radials983

The "Drive-Thru" by concept is catered toward...

The "Drive-Thru" by concept is catered toward tapping into the very large "lazy" demographic. Much like nacho cheese on broccoli, you violate this by riding your bike through it.

Side Note: I...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By Radials983

I recently began riding again after what was...

I recently began riding again after what was probably a 15 year hiatus. I love it! I have a ~14mile RT to class twice a week, and this turns out to be the highlight of my day. Running errands...
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