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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-04-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,133
Posted By h. bicycletus

Speed Studio at Bike Doctor in Arnold, MD. Race...

Speed Studio at Bike Doctor in Arnold, MD. Race fits, Tri-fits, custom bike fits . . . 410-544-3532
Forum: Commuting
07-23-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By h. bicycletus

Real?

Real. Yes. But they're still a$$hats.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,767
Posted By h. bicycletus

You have a few options--- single lens RX...

You have a few options---

single lens RX bike glasses such as from sports optical in Denver;
bike glasses with RX inserts (I find this is terrible in conditions where the lenses fog) numerous...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By h. bicycletus

These are superb...not rain pants, but excellent...

These are superb...not rain pants, but excellent for cold-weather:

http://www.rei.com/product/815145/novara-headwind-bike-pants-mens
Forum: Commuting
08-07-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,279
Posted By h. bicycletus

Pac Designs: http://www.pacdesigns.com/

Pac Designs:

http://www.pacdesigns.com/
Forum: Commuting
06-23-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,424
Posted By h. bicycletus

Panaracer RibMo 700x28. Very durable city tire....

Panaracer RibMo 700x28. Very durable city tire. Not the lightest, but great sticktion and essentially bomb-proof.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,105
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . .one time I went to them. . ." yeah. ....

". . .one time I went to them. . ."

yeah. . .one time, one issue, all LBS = fail. . .???
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,105
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . . to feed the soul which has been...

". . . to feed the soul which has been compromised elsewhere in a Charlie Christian kinda way for their 'career'..."

Sure you don't mean Robert Johnson? Charlie did die way too young of TB but I...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By h. bicycletus

It probably is your shoes. .. . you didn't...

It probably is your shoes. .. . you didn't mention what brand of shoe you're wearing. . .but Shimano are known for having more room in the toe box than most others. Sounds like your shoes are too...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,578
Posted By h. bicycletus

+1 for "Truth rules."

+1 for "Truth rules."
Forum: Commuting
06-07-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 906
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . .Is there a particular reason you prefer a...

". . .Is there a particular reason you prefer a helmet mount?. . ."

Yes (& I'm not the OP). A helmet light (a 180 lumen Fenix AA flashlight) augments my handlebar-mounted lights by giving me a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,078
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . . XML Flashlights that can give you 800-900...

". . . XML Flashlights that can give you 800-900 lumens.. . . .'

Name? Make? Model? Source?
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 870
Posted By h. bicycletus

and "commute" varies widely too. To some folks,...

and "commute" varies widely too. To some folks, commuting is five miles of flat, well-lit, quiet city streets. To others, 15+ miles of who knows what----hills, traffic, dark, etc. The right bike...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,511
Posted By h. bicycletus

My commuter is an LHT with 700x28 tires I run at...

My commuter is an LHT with 700x28 tires I run at 105psi. Yes, it's heavier than my full ti-bike, and heavier than my 90's steel italian racing bike, but it's a far better commuter than they would be....
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,809
Posted By h. bicycletus

I too commute in the dark and don't have much to...

I too commute in the dark and don't have much to add- - -it's all about being visible (both active and passive stuff---lights and reflection). Make sure your headlights are strong enough to see...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,603
Posted By h. bicycletus

Hmmmm....fabrics that Sir Edmund Hillary wore on...

Hmmmm....fabrics that Sir Edmund Hillary wore on Everest? Good to see they are keeping up with the technology advances. And who is this for? Likely the folks who commute about 5 miles on their...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,103
Posted By h. bicycletus

Um. . .. no. A properly built wheel requires...

Um. . .. no. A properly built wheel requires about zero maintenance. I have wheels with thousands of miles on them that haven't been touched with a spoke wrench in years. It's all a matter of...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,646
Posted By h. bicycletus

I have fairly recent experience with this myself....

I have fairly recent experience with this myself. A short chronology:

February '11----fairly serious tear in what the doc said must have already been a torn medial meniscus. The loose end flipped...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,047
Posted By h. bicycletus

My Showers Pass Elite 2.0 is the best shell wet...

My Showers Pass Elite 2.0 is the best shell wet weather shell I've ever had. . .breathes as well as any, is cut well for me (doesn't flap about), is a good fit with long sleeves, high collar, pit...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,888
Posted By h. bicycletus

+++1 on Shower's Pass

I have the Elite 2.0 and it's superb. RE: comments about fit----the Elites are cut closer than the touring jacket----the latter is a much looser cut which some may prefer, but then it would flap in...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By h. bicycletus

Fenix LD20 (older model) fastened to my helmet...

Fenix LD20 (older model) fastened to my helmet with bands made from old inner tubes. It's bright but only a secondary light to my Night Rider duals on the bars.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By h. bicycletus

. .. .The carbon fork is nice (but fragile,...

. .. .The carbon fork is nice (but fragile, scratches can render them unsafe. . . .

Oh pleeze, enough with the 'carbon is fragile and scary' silliness. I've yet to see a scratched carbon frame...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By h. bicycletus

maybe Chrome?

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes.html
Forum: Commuting
03-16-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,842
Posted By h. bicycletus

+1 for PAC designs

superb construction, not limited to one shoulder
Forum: Commuting
03-10-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,603
Posted By h. bicycletus

bags and fit

another consideration is using a messenger bag instead of a backpack. . .. packs usually ride higher on your back while messenger bags can be adjusted to move the load lower.
agree with others about...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,000
Posted By h. bicycletus

my mistake. . .didn't catch the "iron on"...

my mistake. . .didn't catch the "iron on" bit
Forum: Commuting
02-16-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,000
Posted By h. bicycletus

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/iron-on_tape_1.jpg
Jacket with a bunch of iron-on reflective material. Also, reflective tire sidewalls.[/QUOTE]


what jacket is this?
Forum: Commuting
02-16-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,947
Posted By h. bicycletus

*mart bikes. . .

aside from the crap components and horrendously heavy frames, the builds are often sketchy and at times downright unsafe. The guy who built bikes on Tuesday may have been building barbeques on Monday...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-27-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By h. bicycletus

if that's an attempt at humor. . .fail. if...

if that's an attempt at humor. . .fail.

if serious. . ..fail.
Forum: Commuting
11-21-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,220
Posted By h. bicycletus

yep. That's why I apply fresh lube to each link....

yep. That's why I apply fresh lube to each link. it gets inside where it needs to be.
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,215
Posted By h. bicycletus

I ride Sidi dominator mtb shoes and spd pedals on...

I ride Sidi dominator mtb shoes and spd pedals on my commuter- - -i'm hardly aware that I'm clipping in and out- - - -riding in street shoes wouldn't be pleasant- - -cycling shoes are designed with...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,220
Posted By h. bicycletus

Um. . .I guess I feel lots better for literally...

Um. . .I guess I feel lots better for literally thousands of miles per chain. A few squirts of citrus degreaser in an old t-shirt takes off the main crud then one drop of Pedros Icewax 2.0 per link,...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,916
Posted By h. bicycletus

Yep- - -the right gloves are all...

Yep- - -the right gloves are all conditions-based. My favorites for temps in the high 20's to about 40 are Gore Countdown. Mid 20's and below call for some much toastier gloves from Pearl. . . I...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,561
Posted By h. bicycletus

What Dinotte settings?

Curious about what flash settings folks use for their 140's. . .. . I use the steady pulse as it seems a good middle ground between a steady light and the intense flash setting which may be too...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,561
Posted By h. bicycletus

+ 1 on Dinotte

I too have had comments from drivers about my 140L tail light. And as others have noted, the amount of light you need is contingent upon riding conditions and what you need to stand out from. If...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,142
Posted By h. bicycletus

yeah. . .just make sure you carry more C02...

yeah. . .just make sure you carry more C02 cartridges than you need. Carry only one and have two flats. . .. it's pump time. Have I ever had more than one flat on a ride / commute? Yes. Not often,...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,142
Posted By h. bicycletus

Lezyne- - -frame pumps and floor pumps. They...

Lezyne- - -frame pumps and floor pumps. They thread onto the valve stem rather than press fit a rubber grommet. Their top-end floor pump is the best I've ever had. Also the most expensive but I...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By h. bicycletus

too funny. . .the forum's language nanny autobot...

too funny. . .the forum's language nanny autobot edits the term for a female dog to read *****. . . .yeesh. . . .
Forum: Commuting
11-10-10, 09:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By h. bicycletus

To the shouted "get on the bike path" when there...

To the shouted "get on the bike path" when there isn't one for miles around, I have to say "I'm on it" if I say anything at all. And a couple weeks ago, riding to work it the dark, some gomer rolls...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,123
Posted By h. bicycletus

Agree that Shower's Pass stuff is quite pricey...

Agree that Shower's Pass stuff is quite pricey but that's the only issue I have with my Elite 2.0. it's very comfortable (not loose and flapping in the wind and not aero-tight fit either. . .for me,...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,447
Posted By h. bicycletus

take the bus or drive if it's that much of an...

take the bus or drive if it's that much of an issue. . . .yeesh. . . .
Forum: Commuting
11-05-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,916
Posted By h. bicycletus

T-servs are great until it gets wet. . .then they...

T-servs are great until it gets wet. . .then they seem to pick up trash fairly quick in my experience. . .and that was unfortunate as I really liked them. I've been riding Panaracer RiBmo's this...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By h. bicycletus

Fenix L2D on my helmet with bands cut from old...

Fenix L2D on my helmet with bands cut from old inner tubes. Also, Night Rider duals on the bars. . . plenty of light and the helmet light works as a great attention getter and spotlight. I don't even...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,007
Posted By h. bicycletus

Jeans? If you never get wet and don't sweat in...

Jeans? If you never get wet and don't sweat in them and only ride a couple miles they're probably ok. .. .but other than that. . .not the best choice. They're rough, don't breathe, retain moisture,...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,354
Posted By h. bicycletus

+ 1 for Ortliebs. Have done multi-week tours with...

+ 1 for Ortliebs. Have done multi-week tours with rain almost every day and they are flawless.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,160
Posted By h. bicycletus

Gore Countdown is my favorite cold weather glove...

Gore Countdown is my favorite cold weather glove (until it's so cold I need Pearl Amfibs. . .but that's really teens and below) . Countdowns on their own are warm and truly waterproof (at least I've...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,741
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . .Anyone with experience, what is the best...

". . .Anyone with experience, what is the best rain pant?. . ."

Like many things, this is a matter of preference, riding distance, temperatures, riding pace, budget, etc. . .

I have some Craft...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 952
Posted By h. bicycletus

". . .I hate going in and asking for something...

". . .I hate going in and asking for something and "Hearing, no we dont carry it but we have this,". . .

Sorry for you, but not every shop can stock every item you might possibly want immediately....
Forum: Commuting
09-28-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,408
Posted By h. bicycletus

There are LBS that do lifetime basic tune-ups. ....

There are LBS that do lifetime basic tune-ups. . ..not much that a competent home mechanic can't do, but sometimes that professional wrench will see stuff you won't and not just to sell you crap you...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-10, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By h. bicycletus

if you get wheels specially built, consider...

if you get wheels specially built, consider getting something with a wider rim section. . . .a 23mm vs 19mm.

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separately, a well built 32-spoke rim will be fine. Unless you're really heavy...
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