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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By Jolt

From another forum...garbage seen on CafePress

Someone on another forum posted this CafePress link:

http://www.cafepress.com/bull****4u

This link won't work (it contains an expletive that was replaced with asterisks here), but I think you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jolt

...quite literally!

...quite literally!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jolt

I can see the similarity--they are afraid of...

I can see the similarity--they are afraid of falling off (where with swimming they're afraid of going under/swallowing water) and possibly somewhat embarrassed that they didn't learn as a kid like...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Jolt

Happens to me sometimes too, generally if I've...

Happens to me sometimes too, generally if I've done a run/ride/hike etc. much longer than my usual and/or it's hot out. Dehydration is probably a contributing factor--make sure to replenish fluids.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-15-07, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,413
Posted By Jolt

Practical is definitely good! I don't do the...

Practical is definitely good! I don't do the high-heel thing if I can possibly avoid it. I think all high heels should be defenestrated!
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,529
Posted By Jolt

Taking off the rear wheel with the gears is...

Taking off the rear wheel with the gears is really not a big deal. Putting it back on isn't either. Personally I don't think I would want a fixed gear, as it doesn't seem at all practical if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,827
Posted By Jolt

As the previous poster said, the posting was...

As the previous poster said, the posting was expired so I wasn't able to see the info. However, I have that model (also got it off craigslist) and am happy with it so far. Giant is a reputable brand...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 06:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,975
Posted By Jolt

I ride in an area that has some pretty big/steep...

I ride in an area that has some pretty big/steep hills as well, and sometimes even on the smallest chainring (I have a triple, and I think the gearing on my hybrid is more MTB-style than road style...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Jolt

Thanks for the info, Camilo. I'll probably take...

Thanks for the info, Camilo. I'll probably take it to the local bike co-op to do the adjustment so I can use the stand there (plus, then there will be someone who can help out if I run into any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-07, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Jolt

A couple of little issues...

Issue number one: Yesterday in the middle of a 16 or 17 mile ride, I started noticing some squeaking coming from somewhere in the rear half of the bike. It occurs both while pedaling and while...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By Jolt

Sounds good, and after the ride I did yesterday...

Sounds good, and after the ride I did yesterday at least I know I can handle the distance even if I'm not the fastest thing on two wheels. I probably won't go tonight as I'm not feeling so great,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,100
Posted By Jolt

I'd suggest trying a different sports...

I'd suggest trying a different sports drink--sometimes it's just a matter of a certain type of drink not agreeing with you. Ditto to the person who said stay away from high fructose corn syrup, not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jolt

Those are some interesting thoughts. I suppose...

Those are some interesting thoughts. I suppose the white sugar probably isn't that big of a deal--I have more of a concern with all the chemicals in the Kool-Aid mix, and using the tea (or even just...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
05-11-07, 03:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jolt

You make a good point here. I do think though...

You make a good point here. I do think though that the main reason we are so often in such a rush to get from point A to point B is that given the society we live in, we have to be this way to a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-11-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jolt

That sounds like a good one to try too--sort of a...

That sounds like a good one to try too--sort of a variation on lemonade (or limeade). I just made another batch of the above recipe last night using Red Zinger herbal tea instead of green tea and...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By Jolt

That sounds similar to what I did with my...

That sounds similar to what I did with my rack--in my case it wasn't a lack of mounting holes on the bike that was the problem, it was that the rack I got (free off craigslist) wasn't the kind that...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
05-11-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jolt

Maybe it's somewhat of a regional thing, too. I...

Maybe it's somewhat of a regional thing, too. I have yet to see another female cyclist out on the roads where I ride. It's rather surprising, really.
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
05-11-07, 06:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jolt

Yeah, we tend to be less prone to getting into...

Yeah, we tend to be less prone to getting into urination competitions! Another possible part of the reason for your observations is that there are fewer female than male cyclists to begin with.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,932
Posted By Jolt

Thanks SO much for bringing that up! (sorry,...

Thanks SO much for bringing that up! (sorry, couldn't resist...)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,839
Posted By Jolt

Hey, I never said anything about legislating any...

Hey, I never said anything about legislating any of this. I'm just saying walking/biking is a good idea and should be recommended and encouraged; that doesn't mean banning Segways and the like but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-07, 09:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,839
Posted By Jolt

It's true that they aren't out and about just to...

It's true that they aren't out and about just to get exercise, but in our society everything is set up to eliminate any physical effort from normal daily activities, and that situation just isn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jolt

Homemade all-natural sports drink recipe

I have used a homemade sports drink recipe (that I found online) that's supposed to be pretty similar in composition to Gatorade and uses regular sugar and a Kool-Aid packet, and it was pretty good,...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,280
Posted By Jolt

Or (at least for the women) long hair that can be...

Or (at least for the women) long hair that can be pulled back in a ponytail, which can then be threaded through the back of the helmet (some helmets are better than others for this). Then it doesn't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,839
Posted By Jolt

That's my big problem with the Segway. The...

That's my big problem with the Segway. The technology is, admittedly, really cool and it can be fun to ride (while on the college EMS squad I took the Segway training that was offered), but do...
Forum: Introductions
05-09-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jolt

Keep checking craigslist--something may pop up...

Keep checking craigslist--something may pop up (what area are you in? some are better than others for finding decent bikes). Wouldn't hurt to get a Want Ad magazine and look in that, either. Does...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-09-07, 07:03 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 5,187
Posted By Jolt

Nice one!

Nice one!
Forum: Living Car Free
05-09-07, 07:03 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 5,187
Posted By Jolt

Cold is one thing, it's just a matter of dressing...

Cold is one thing, it's just a matter of dressing for it, but I for one will not ride in ice/snow (don't particularly like driving in it either if I don't absolutely have to). For me at this point...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,839
Posted By Jolt

That's an amusing mental image! I've never seen...

That's an amusing mental image! I've never seen a Segway out on the streets--the only place I've seen them was in college, where the campus police had a couple that they used on patrol. (I was also...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,182
Posted By Jolt

I've just recently started wearing gloves, even...

I've just recently started wearing gloves, even though my rides are mostly short trips around town. I was finding that as my hands sweated, I was trying to keep a "death grip" on the handlebars...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-07, 06:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,285
Posted By Jolt

Haven't had anyone honk at me as a warning, but...

Haven't had anyone honk at me as a warning, but when I hear a honk I always check it out. If it's just somebody being a butthead I ignore it. If it turns out to be a friend passing by who's...
Forum: Introductions
05-08-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By Jolt

Sounds like things are going well. How many...

Sounds like things are going well. How many people were on the ride from Barney's, and what was the speed like? I've heard about their Monday night rides but have never shown up for one because I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,437
Posted By Jolt

Nice going! I wish more people with similar...

Nice going! I wish more people with similar health problems would do the same or get into some other form of physical activity...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-07, 06:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jolt

My advice re: sprays is forget the bleach. Just...

My advice re: sprays is forget the bleach. Just find out what the laws are in your area regarding pepper spray, and get that (I don't think it's actually illegal anywhere, just in some places you...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-07, 04:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jolt

Holy cow!!! Didn't know anyone made such a...

Holy cow!!! Didn't know anyone made such a thing--kind of cool and would certainly be effective, but I can envision all kinds of accidents that could happen with this one. Might be a bit...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,807
Posted By Jolt

Thanks for the link correcting some...

Thanks for the link correcting some misinformation.
Forum: Commuting
05-07-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,807
Posted By Jolt

Nice list! And good point about who we're...

Nice list! And good point about who we're supporting when we buy gas--I hadn't thought of that but it's true.
Forum: Commuting
05-07-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jolt

Sounds like you have a good plan for getting...

Sounds like you have a good plan for getting yourself ready. One advantage you have on a bike is that you're faster than anyone on foot and therefore probably less likely to even be bothered. Make...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-07-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By Jolt

Not speaking from experience here, but I don't...

Not speaking from experience here, but I don't see why a three-wheeler would be needed during pregnancy; the extra weight isn't more on one side of your body than the other, so it shouldn't unbalance...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-07, 05:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jolt

Another tip: Learn to fix a flat! It will...

Another tip: Learn to fix a flat! It will happen sooner or later and you should be able to take care of it without having to call someone or rely on a stranger. And of course, make sure you carry...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-06-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By Jolt

Cute pic with the kids! :-) Must make hills...

Cute pic with the kids! :-) Must make hills difficult though...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-07, 12:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jolt

Lots of good advice here. The pepper spray is a...

Lots of good advice here. The pepper spray is a good idea--look into your local regulations and see if you need any kind of permit for it (we do in MA). I wouldn't suggest attaching it to the bike,...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-06-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By Jolt

I'm not sure about pregnant women not being able...

I'm not sure about pregnant women not being able to ride a bike--what I've sometimes heard is that if you've been doing it before getting pregnant, you should be able to continue but pregnancy isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By Jolt

That must be frustrating for you. I was at the...

That must be frustrating for you. I was at the local bike co-op yesterday afternoon helping work on a couple of bikes (it's a good way to learn how to do one's own maintenance etc.) and the...
Forum: Introductions
05-05-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jolt

Why not consider a used bike? You can often find...

Why not consider a used bike? You can often find them on Craigslist, or sometimes local bike shops sell them.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-05-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 5,187
Posted By Jolt

That's a good point! Now you've made me think of...

That's a good point! Now you've made me think of a couple of the guys in my hiking club...they would not be fun to carry out if they ever busted a leg or something! Although, the flip side of that...
Forum: Introductions
05-05-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jolt

I think as long as it's a fairly smooth dirt...

I think as long as it's a fairly smooth dirt trail (something like your average dirt road) a hybrid should do fine. It doesn't seem like that kind of trail would be any worse than some of the crummy...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-07, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By Jolt

So true! It would be nice if people just did...

So true! It would be nice if people just did what was practical without worrying about how fashionable it is. And yes, much of the stuff that's "made for a bike" is totally overpriced. I have a...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-07, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,089
Posted By Jolt

It's likely that you're just feeling awkward...

It's likely that you're just feeling awkward because you haven't ridden a bike in a while, and if this bike is different from what you had ridden before. I felt a little weird the first couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,437
Posted By Jolt

I'd say, based on the time it takes me to make...

I'd say, based on the time it takes me to make trips of a known distance, about 12 mph average (and most of my trips are 3 miles or less around town). This is on a hybrid with 700x38 tires in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By Jolt

To clarify, this was a combination of downtown...

To clarify, this was a combination of downtown areas and roads that were wide enough to share the lane. If it had been 40-50 mph roads with no shoulder it would be understandable for people to be...
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