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Forum: Touring
12-05-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,263
Posted By Jaye

Absolutly love it. It drips class to me, wish I...

Absolutly love it. It drips class to me, wish I owned it.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,371
Posted By Jaye

Wow 6'2" on a 54cm LHT? Fit is super subjective...

Wow 6'2" on a 54cm LHT? Fit is super subjective but I am in the 52 will be too small camp. I am 6' with a 30-31" inseam and ride a 58cm LHT.
11-26-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By Jaye

38 when I left for work this morning. C'mon now,...

38 when I left for work this morning. C'mon now, 58 is darn near tropical.
Forum: Commuting
11-26-12, 12:35 PM
11-13-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,707
Posted By Jaye

So he is touring the United States AND Alaska...

So he is touring the United States AND Alaska huh? ;)

Good on ya for hosting him.
11-12-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,312
Posted By Jaye

Your hole problem is the velcro and not the...

Your hole problem is the velcro and not the seatbag I would wager. I had the same issue until I cut the velcro setapost strap from mine (and have since switched to a bag that doesn't use a seatpost...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,432
Posted By Jaye

I like the look for sure, I am skeptical of the...

I like the look for sure, I am skeptical of the attachment system, bungees always scare me from the shifting weight unhooking them standpoint.
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,379
Posted By Jaye

The Axioms look to be styled after an Ortlieb...

The Axioms look to be styled after an Ortlieb Classic Roller, which if that is the case I can tell you does NOT stand up waiting to be loaded. That being said I love my Ortliebs. As for shopping I...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,959
Posted By Jaye

I am using a Showers Pass jacket also (Transit...

I am using a Showers Pass jacket also (Transit this year, previously known as the Touring) and like it quite a bit, it's kept me dry on my commute perfectly, and is cut in a manor that works for a...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,105
Posted By Jaye

Leaves make me nervous but so far the biggest...

Leaves make me nervous but so far the biggest issue is that they are pilled in the bike lanes everywhere which is annoying to try and avoid with traffic. I did get hit in the face last night on the...
Forum: Touring
11-07-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,253
Posted By Jaye

That is a fantastic idea. One that I may have to...

That is a fantastic idea. One that I may have to put to use for the Pacific Coast to get over my own wifely and kidly hurdles.
11-06-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Jaye

Nice! I really like the Truckacino color. Mine is...

Nice! I really like the Truckacino color. Mine is also an 09 (I think anyway, it was second hand) but in the Olive Green color and I am in love with it. The only thing I haven't done with it yet is...
11-05-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,822
Posted By Jaye

If you presented this to me and I was a) The...

If you presented this to me and I was a) The apartment manager or B) the boys parent I would tell you to get on your high horse and ride off a cliff. The boys bike is not blocking your access to...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,955
Posted By Jaye

I just bought the Showers Pass Transit jacket...

I just bought the Showers Pass Transit jacket (which replaces the Touring jacket for this year) and so far I am very happy with it after only a few days of commuting. It does a good job of keeping me...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Jaye

I am using an Urban 550 up front and have no...

I am using an Urban 550 up front and have no complaints. Plenty bright for my commute at 15-17mph.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Jaye

As was eluded to by voj112 you probably did...

As was eluded to by voj112 you probably did yourself a huge disservice by hiding your bike. Better for it to be right out front where nobody has a chance to work on stealing it without a ton of...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,806
Posted By Jaye

Mini Air Chuck in my seat bag with extra tubes,...

Mini Air Chuck in my seat bag with extra tubes, and a Co2 cross behind my seat tube bottle cage which holds 4 cartridges.
10-22-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,990
Posted By Jaye

Amazing thread, and a huge reminder that I don't...

Amazing thread, and a huge reminder that I don't spend nearly enough time with my kids. The daughter will be 5 this year, and the son is just turning 1, I need to take some of this to heart and make...
10-17-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,612
Posted By Jaye

I own and love an LHT, I picked it up second hand...

I own and love an LHT, I picked it up second hand and it was like a gift from the cycling gods, the fit is perfect and it can do everything I ask of it. I have never owned a BD but I did own a Kona...
09-28-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 604
Posted By Jaye

Just because it is gray and rainy doesn't mean...

Just because it is gray and rainy doesn't mean it's crappy. I've had some great rainy rides. The right clothes (and fenders) make all the difference for me.
09-17-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,890
Posted By Jaye

I don't get the whole hating to be passed by...

I don't get the whole hating to be passed by women thing. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the view after being passed is better than the view before being passed.
09-07-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 670
Posted By Jaye

#1 you'll never know til you try. #2 The nice...

#1 you'll never know til you try. #2 The nice thing about an unknown hill (provided it's a steady one) is that worst case scenario is you decide it's too much, turn around, and roll back the other...
09-04-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,992
Posted By Jaye

Not for nothin, but any chance the digestive...

Not for nothin, but any chance the digestive issues could be coming partially from the 144 oz of diet soda each day? (and don't get me wrong, I drink diet soda but that is in technical terms a metric...
08-23-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,055
Posted By Jaye

I don't even like pulling my single trail-a-bike...

I don't even like pulling my single trail-a-bike due to my 38lb 4 year old being able to rock enough to make my 265lb +bike feel unstable.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,376
Posted By Jaye

Pansy. ;)

Pansy. ;)
Forum: Commuting
08-10-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,965
Posted By Jaye

Aside from cutting myself off at the shins and...

Aside from cutting myself off at the shins and forearms that probably won't work. Thanks anyways though.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,965
Posted By Jaye

If that 08 Jake is a 58cm or similar please let...

If that 08 Jake is a 58cm or similar please let me know before you CL it. I am in Milwaukie and may be interested depending on price.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-12, 01:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,213
Posted By Jaye

My one "big" crash involved railroad tracks. Took...

My one "big" crash involved railroad tracks. Took a good chunk out of my elbow.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-12, 12:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,625
Posted By Jaye

12mph is ENTIRELY too fast? I must be a maniac.

12mph is ENTIRELY too fast? I must be a maniac.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,625
Posted By Jaye

I'll be the unpopular voice I suppose. I think...

I'll be the unpopular voice I suppose. I think you were at fault. I treat my bike like a car, which means holding my "lane". If you went around a corner in the middle of the street on a 2 lane road...
06-26-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,478
Posted By Jaye

MTD: 313mi with a total of 18,550ft of elevation...

MTD: 313mi with a total of 18,550ft of elevation gain.

The old me, who lived in the so. cal desert and avoided hills like the plague, would be mortified.
06-26-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,290
Posted By Jaye

Good job on the ride! And really do any of us...

Good job on the ride! And really do any of us look the way we would like to in spandex? I think you look alot better than you would in sweat pants sitting on a couch eating cheetos. Keep up the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,535
Posted By Jaye

You got way more off than you should, were too...

You got way more off than you should, were too cheap to pay to have it shipped to your house, and are going to come on and complain about it taking 20 days to get to the store? C'mon man...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By Jaye

I have one, picked it up second hand and love it....

I have one, picked it up second hand and love it. Rides like a Cadillac. I actually sold my "go fast" bike and ride this for everything now because it makes me want to ride all day where as the Orbea...
06-20-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,478
Posted By Jaye

MTD: 253mi for 14,450' Elev Gain.

MTD: 253mi for 14,450' Elev Gain.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,059
Posted By Jaye

I switched my Surly LHT from the canti brakes...

I switched my Surly LHT from the canti brakes that it came with to a set of Avid SD5's and they are in my opinion a vast improvement. As for levers I used these and really like them:...
06-14-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jaye

Another vote for Fizik Microtex. I strongly...

Another vote for Fizik Microtex. I strongly prefer the regular to the soft-touch. Got the soft touch by accident and the only reason I haven't replaced it yet is that I am cheap and it isn't worn...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-12, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,240
Posted By Jaye

He will just use Hi-Viz body paint and...

He will just use Hi-Viz body paint and strategically placed reflective tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,599
Posted By Jaye

Just bought one not too long ago after becoming a...

Just bought one not too long ago after becoming a commuter and spending 15 miles cursing the rain that was going between my glasses and helmet and pelting me in the eyes.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,514
Posted By Jaye

FSA either made or makes one, but I can't seem to...

FSA either made or makes one, but I can't seem to find it for sale or on their website. Here is a photo of one that sold on ebay fairly recently though.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,240
Posted By Jaye

I am tempted to participate this year. I have...

I am tempted to participate this year. I have always avoided it due to being a fattie but it seems like a good time is had by all and from the photos it's not only for the thin pretty folk.
06-11-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By Jaye

I regularly describe myself to people as a "Pure...

I regularly describe myself to people as a "Pure Descender", I suffered carrying it up, I will take all the help it can give me on the way down.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,117
Posted By Jaye

I ride with a pair of Specialized Tahoes. They...

I ride with a pair of Specialized Tahoes. They are comfy, quiet unless I step on a rock or something and get to the cleat, and fairly casual (not as much as the Chrome Kursk Pro, but for me casual...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,615
Posted By Jaye

Shouldn't even need to resort to the internet if...

Shouldn't even need to resort to the internet if you don't want to as both Surly and Salsa (not sure about Soma) are owned/distributed by QBP which is a company that pretty much every bike shop on...
06-06-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,979
Posted By Jaye

24 miles RT, I use a Surly LHT and love it. Of...

24 miles RT, I use a Surly LHT and love it. Of course I also love it for all my other rides too.
06-06-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,478
Posted By Jaye

6/1 - 8mi 500' 6/2 - 12mi 750' 6/3 - 18mi...

6/1 - 8mi 500'
6/2 - 12mi 750'
6/3 - 18mi 1200'
6/4 - 24mi 1400'
6/5 - 16mi 700'
6/6 - 24mi 1400'

So that's 5950' in 102mi so far for the month. I hope to get the 24mi 1400' ride done 4 days...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 16,910
Posted By Jaye

Terrible news. Hoping for the best for him.

Terrible news. Hoping for the best for him.
05-08-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By Jaye

There are also two social groups that start rides...

There are also two social groups that start rides out that way from time to time.

www.meetup.com/rubber2theroad
www.meetup.com/out-spoke-n
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,573
Posted By Jaye

Surly Pacer ...

Surly Pacer
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm293/mlinkletter/IMG_0320.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,666
Posted By Jaye

I am 6' and ride two 58cm Surlys (LHT and Pacer)

I am 6' and ride two 58cm Surlys (LHT and Pacer)
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