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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Thanks for the info. I don't know much about...

Thanks for the info. I don't know much about the frame or the history. I've always looked at it as something to ride and in no way collectible.

We are moving to Great Britain. Bike is...
Forum: Southeast
06-30-07, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Giving up

I've given up cycle commuting.

I had several close calls last month. On my last ride home, a taxi passed me with maybe an inch to spare as I rode up Clifton. If I had my hands on the outside...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,085
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Some areas do tax horses. We had to purchase...

Some areas do tax horses. We had to purchase tags to ride ours on city-owned trails. It was kinda funny. When we asked the city employee what do to with the tags we were told "Put it on his...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 04:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,825
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I carry a U-Lock with me about half the time I...

I carry a U-Lock with me about half the time I commute. I keep my bike in my office so I don't need the lock at work.

I sometimes stop off at the store on the way home and pick up dinner. If I...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,350
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I use old Shimano M323 Pedals on my commuter. ...

I use old Shimano M323 Pedals on my commuter. They are SPD clips on one side and platforms on the other.

I've tried several different types and the one sided SPDs work best for me. With the...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-07, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 738
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

well after you've been riding for awhile you will...

well after you've been riding for awhile you will find the bike keeps pulling to the right. All road bikes with mtn. parts will do this -- they want to get off the road.

Seriously though, that...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,192
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Trailer vs. Free Radical depends on you intended...

Trailer vs. Free Radical depends on you intended use too.

Trailer has some advantages. Cheaper. Easy to connect and disconnect. Loads go at a very low center of gravity. The loads don't seem...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,192
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

At that price, I think I'll continue to pretend...

At that price, I think I'll continue to pretend I'm getting a Gunnar (http://www.gunnarbikes.com)to pull my Yak trailer. I got the Yak used for about $100. My trusty Trek 930 pulls the Yak fine. ...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,094
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Its all leather but there isn't a hard plastic...

Its all leather but there isn't a hard plastic shell under the leather. The leather has considerable give. More than a typical padded racing saddle. There are also models with springs although I...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-01-07, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

http://www.cyclart.com/ They have decals. What...

http://www.cyclart.com/ They have decals. What they don't have they can make.

While their order form says they do not sell decals seperatly, I know they will occasionaly do that. Maybe just with...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-31-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,038
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Rusty Chainstay bridge.

The chainstay bridge on my commuter is rusting. The paint is bubbled up.

The bike is a 1996 Trek 930 with about 6000 miles. Nothing special but I do ride it daily.

What should I do?
...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-28-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,675
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Auto Air Colors and House of Kolor base coats are...

Auto Air Colors and House of Kolor base coats are both available in sizes as small as 2oz. I've purchased AAC in 4oz bottles from Tri City Paints (tcpglobal).

Prepwork-->Primer --> Basecoat...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

You don't tuck your pants into you socks do you??

You don't tuck your pants into you socks do you??
Forum: Framebuilders
05-26-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,675
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Standard automotive paints like those from PPG...

Standard automotive paints like those from PPG are dangerous to work with. Be sure you read up before spraying. Safety gear, an air compressor and all the rest of the things you need will cost far...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,675
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Did you put anything on top of the AAC paint???

Did you put anything on top of the AAC paint???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-07, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

A few jobs back my supervisor bought one of those...

A few jobs back my supervisor bought one of those new. He used to to commute about 30 miles each way. It was about 1994 or 1995. His did not have a huge CARBON sticker, just a little one so maybe...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-07, 05:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,772
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

B17. I've got two of them. Before buying the...

B17. I've got two of them. Before buying the Brooks, I tried several modern saddles. Nothing was anywhere near as comfortable. The plastic saddles with some sort of center relief were better than...
Forum: Southeast
05-23-07, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Yesterday, I caught a ride in with Debbie in the...

Yesterday, I caught a ride in with Debbie in the morning and used public transportation to get home. Way too smoky for me.

Today we took the day off work and rode the Silver Comet :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,085
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Yeah. Wish she hadn't said that. Tarnished an...

Yeah. Wish she hadn't said that. Tarnished an otherwise worthy post.

I've pulled a horse trailer more than a few times. Rule 1 is never be in a hurry. I've followed road bikes rather than...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 161,413
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I live in Atlanta, the least bike friendly place...

I live in Atlanta, the least bike friendly place I've ridden in.

I commute to work. Its about 3 sketchy miles each way. I ride in cycling clothes and carry a change of clothes and lunch in with...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

A 130 lb Samoyed is way outside of breed...

A 130 lb Samoyed is way outside of breed standard. They aren't supposed to be that big. Breed standard tops out a 23" at the shoulders.

Are you sure it isn't a Great Pyreneese? Samoyed is...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 839
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I used to commute from Poway to Sports Arena. 20...

I used to commute from Poway to Sports Arena. 20 miles each way and except for a short bit through Old Town near I-8 it was smooth and very safe.

Atlanta is nothing like that. If I had...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Cross Check frame set is about $400. Unless you...

Cross Check frame set is about $400. Unless you can get all the parts for free you are not even close to budget. I've been watching them sell on eBay and even the used ones go for mid threes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,344
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I have a Gary Fisher that has a ubrake like that....

I have a Gary Fisher that has a ubrake like that. My bike is hand brazed. The seat cluster is different though. Photo attached.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Bianchi Giro ??? (56K warning)

This is my Bianchi Giro. I bought it 11 years ago as a consignment item at a local bike shop. I was told it is a 1984. Serial number is L.8 4643. There looks like there may be more number...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-07, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I took a quick look. I think those two would be...

I took a quick look. I think those two would be classed as flat-bar road bikes.
They have road bike geometry but with flat bars and wider tires. Both should be fine on hard dirt road. Not going to...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Actually the dog didn't give up. He was trying...

Actually the dog didn't give up. He was trying to run you off of his territory and stopped when he was successful. Doing this reinforces the behavior. If you keep letting him chase you off it...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Thats a great idea. I volunteer with a dog...

Thats a great idea. I volunteer with a dog rescue.

Most dogs are not going to attack you. If you present yourself in a way that a dog does not see as threating nearly all dogs will back down....
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 513
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Those should be M5. The next most likely size...

Those should be M5. The next most likely size would be M6. Just about any bike shop should have some. You may also be able to use the water bottle screws off of another frame.

If you have to...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,805
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Try eBay. I just sold a set of used SunTour six...

Try eBay. I just sold a set of used SunTour six speed barcons for about $32.00. Any barcons that have a friction mode will work.

Important note about bars. Road bars and mtn. bike bars are...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 839
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Welcome. I use an 10 year old steel frame...

Welcome.

I use an 10 year old steel frame mid-range Trek MTB. Hard tail. Rigid fork. Performance 26x1.25" road tires.
I changed the bar to something more comfortable. Changing the bar is...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 923
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Get road tires. I use Performance FastCity ST/K...

Get road tires. I use Performance FastCity ST/K in 26x1.25. Cheap and not bad at all.
Figure out some way to carry what ever you need to take with you. Bag, rack whatever.
If you haven't...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Debbie used Power Grips for a couple of years, so...

Debbie used Power Grips for a couple of years, so I've ridden in them a few times. I found them to be very uncomfortable. I prefer traditional toe clips.

I've been using SPD pedals for years...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 973
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Don't Worry

I just took some photos. This saddle is around 7 years old. I rode it for about 500 miles. Then it sat in damp storage for six years. I put proofide on it before storage. I've been riding again...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-07, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 973
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I've had a champion special for about 7 years. I...

I've had a champion special for about 7 years. I put about 500 miles on it and then the saddle sat for several years with zero care. I did put proofide on it before it went into storage. There is...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,418
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Its a rigid MTB. It was sold with knobby tires. ...

Its a rigid MTB. It was sold with knobby tires. Typical MTB geometry.

I've always thought of a hybrid as having 700C wheels and an even more upright riding position.

But if the OP wants to...
Forum: Southeast
05-12-07, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Emory Commencement Monday 14th

Emory Commencement is Monday May 14.

Traffic around campus will be very heavy. Worst is usually 7AM to 8AM. Lots of drivers unfamiliar with the area too.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-07, 07:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,418
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

My workplace 50% looser. 50% other ...

My workplace

50% looser.
50% other

I'm the looser. I commute on a Mtn. bike with 1 1/4" slicks.

The only other bike commuter in my building rides a recumbent.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-07, 07:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,182
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

I always wear gloves on my commute. Right now...

I always wear gloves on my commute. Right now I'm using a mismatched Perl Izuimi pair.

I wear them primarily for comfort. The extra protection is a plus.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,376
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Carradice Junior. It is just large enough for...

Carradice Junior. It is just large enough for pants, a shirt, wallet, keys, tire irons, patch kit and a mini tool.

I'm wearing my spd shoes.

The plan is to keep a pair of sandals in my desk...
Forum: Southeast
05-11-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

All the stopping really slows me down too. ...

All the stopping really slows me down too.

Between the way people drive here and the terrible roads, there are some spots that I'm not comfortable taking a lane. When we first moved here from...
Forum: Southeast
05-10-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Used Bike store

Any good shops for used bikes? Someone on my floor is looking to get a bike. (I'd guess she is looking for a Hybrid) She needs full service and someone to fit her. So Craigslist / eBay isn't going...
Forum: Southeast
05-10-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,833
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Hello

RonH invited (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=296157) me over to say hello.

We've got a garage full of bikes we haven't ridden since moving to Atlanta 6 years ago. Traffic here...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,834
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

That and run up their credit cards. Exactly...

That and run up their credit cards. Exactly what happened last year.

I put about 5000 miles a year on my Miata. It is going to cost me a lot more money for those 5000 miles. I'd be happier...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-07, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,384,908
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Trek 930 Commuter

This is my 1996 Trek 930. I bought the bike new. I've used it both on and off road. Currently I'm riding it to work 4 days a week. Photos show the bike in 'summer commute'. I'm going to be...
Forum: Introductions
05-09-07, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Forgot one

Forgot one.

I have a pre-Trek Gary Fisher. No idea of year or model. Just a frame and fork at the moment.

If anyone cares, I can post photos.
Forum: Introductions
05-08-07, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By Andrew*Debbie

Hello

Been lurking for a little while and decided to join.

I live in Atlanta GA. Atlanta is not the most bicycle friendly place. I've been cycling since I was a kid. I'm 46 now.

Current bicycle...
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