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Forum: Commuting
11-02-07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,550
Posted By Ian Freeman

A Lifestyle, or an Aspect?

I think this question might be more suited to a poll, but you can only vote in a poll. I want to hear people's opinions. :) So...

Is bicycle commuting a way of life for you, or is it simply your...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,646
Posted By Ian Freeman

I agree that making your helmet unique will help....

I agree that making your helmet unique will help. Wacky individualism garners respect in my experience. People would probably be more inclined to compliment your outrageous modifications to the...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-02-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,025
Posted By Ian Freeman

Ethics and values play a large role in my being...

Ethics and values play a large role in my being car-free. Cars are a centerpiece of consumer culture, one of those big-ticket items that people will use to portray social class and wealth. I strongly...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,646
Posted By Ian Freeman

Wear the helmet if you like it. As mentioned, the...

Wear the helmet if you like it. As mentioned, the jabbering of teenagers is little to be concerned about. As for the change in treatment on the road, here's a theory:

When you ride without a...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 18,985
Posted By Ian Freeman

My thoughts exactly. I rode platforms for a long...

My thoughts exactly. I rode platforms for a long time, but the special shoes and pedals necessary for a clipless system didn't suit my cycling style: hop off bike, walk into store, buy apples, hop on...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,621
Posted By Ian Freeman

Hmm... seems like most of you have had better...

Hmm... seems like most of you have had better experiences with tires possessing teeth of some kind. I have some 700 x 32 cross tires that came with my bike, I guess it's worth the change.


...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 13,757
Posted By Ian Freeman

Very nice. My moniker for the bike is...

Very nice.

My moniker for the bike is "Atlas," because he carries the known world on his... um... saddle.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,559
Posted By Ian Freeman

*wipes tears from eyes* That is hillarious....

*wipes tears from eyes* That is hillarious. Thanks for a good laugh :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,094
Posted By Ian Freeman

Headset quality should not affect the flex of a...

Headset quality should not affect the flex of a bicycle if properly adjusted. Even a low-end headset will hold everything in place just right if it's property installed, the only gain to be had with...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,621
Posted By Ian Freeman

Winter Tire Change

After all I've seen written about separate winter tires, it seems like a good idea. Then again, lots of stuff that seems good turns out being a bunch of hoopla, so I'd like to draw on the wealth of...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-07, 02:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,559
Posted By Ian Freeman

Wow, I had no idea this topic would get so much...

Wow, I had no idea this topic would get so much attention...

First of all, I feel I owe some sort of apology to you, I-Like-To-Bike. I understand that I could have worded my ideas better, and I'm...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,559
Posted By Ian Freeman

Maybe bike co-ops that exist in various town...

Maybe bike co-ops that exist in various town already could serve as educational centers for inexperienced commuters. No "purchase" atmosphere of a bike shop and still lots of knowledgeable people and...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,559
Posted By Ian Freeman

Forced onto the bicycle

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this, but it has to do with commuting:

DUI. Poverty. Car crash. All the less than desirable reasons people look to bikes for transport. This...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ian Freeman

An interesting article, but I do feel it leaves...

An interesting article, but I do feel it leaves out some key points. It paints things a little too black & white in the divide between cycling styles. It really comes down to risk assessment in my...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-07, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,203
Posted By Ian Freeman

I treat cyclists like the one described like I...

I treat cyclists like the one described like I treat cars: dangerously fast and inconsiderate. I don't normally ride on MUPs, but there's a particular section that saves me too much time and trouble...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,221
Posted By Ian Freeman

Well said. It's disgusting that the constant...

Well said. It's disgusting that the constant threat of danger to pedestrians and cyclists is socially acceptable. People don't think twice about flying through 25 mph residential zones at 35 mph,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,086
Posted By Ian Freeman

Hmm... I have thin-wall tubing. Peace of mind is...

Hmm... I have thin-wall tubing. Peace of mind is something I'm a big fan of, I guess I should probably coat the tubes. Where did I leave my tools...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,086
Posted By Ian Freeman

Has anyone here had an experience where they...

Has anyone here had an experience where they abused a steel bike with weather and had nothing go wrong? Say a frame that had no WD-40, framesaver, drain holes or anything and it's still riding fine...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-23-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,052
Posted By Ian Freeman

The style of bicycle makes a world of difference...

The style of bicycle makes a world of difference when it comes to weight, in my experience. I used to ride around a ~35 lb. beach cruiser, w/ fenders, rack, lights, water. I sat upright and my saddle...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-23-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By Ian Freeman

It's easier to wimp out when the going gets tough...

It's easier to wimp out when the going gets tough if you have a car, but making your only option a bicycle is a great way to make sure you remain committed. As mentioned before, cold fear is half in...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,644
Posted By Ian Freeman

I met a guy at the United Bicycle Institute from...

I met a guy at the United Bicycle Institute from Atlanta, a fellow named Thomas. We would trade stories about bad drivers, his were always the worst. A lot of pickup drivers trying to run him off the...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-07, 10:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,931
Posted By Ian Freeman

It's tough when the inconsiderate cyclists that...

It's tough when the inconsiderate cyclists that car drivers deal with most of the time make a bad impression for everyone. I'm beginning to think that I might be the only cyclist in Philadelphia that...
Forum: Charity Events
10-22-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,610
Posted By Ian Freeman

I agree with Ty.S. While it is entirely possible...

I agree with Ty.S. While it is entirely possible that the girl's death could have been avoided by better route planning on the part of the MS society, it does seem to be in poor taste to sue a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-02-07, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By Ian Freeman

I wish I had the luxury of treating my winter...

I wish I had the luxury of treating my winter riding as something I do of my own volition, to keep up with training :)

Living car free has it's ups and downs, and winter cycling has a few more...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-02-07, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,341
Posted By Ian Freeman

Multiple locks is always a good strategy, in my...

Multiple locks is always a good strategy, in my opinion. A small U-lock through the seat tube and rear wheel, followed with a heavy cable woven through the front wheel, frame, and U-lock. All...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-02-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 918
Posted By Ian Freeman

Being car-free is how I'm going to keep my budget...

Being car-free is how I'm going to keep my budget a little more open when I move. People like to think about fuel cost savings when they commute or run errands by bike, but they still write their...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,657
Posted By Ian Freeman

That is really the deciding factor in either...

That is really the deciding factor in either condition, I think. I'd rather be in dry heat than humid cold, and vice versa. Humidity just makes riding uncomfortable regardless of the mercury.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By Ian Freeman

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-07, 02:18 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 161,413
Posted By Ian Freeman

I ride almost exactly like I would drive a car. I...

I ride almost exactly like I would drive a car. I live in the suburbs/country outside Philadlephia, most roads have very little shoulder and PennDOT doesn't really maintain them too well.

I know...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-07, 01:38 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 234,967
Posted By Ian Freeman

My feelings on the subject exactly. Of course a...

My feelings on the subject exactly. Of course a helmet could save you in certain situations, but in most collisions of any seriousness, a helmet isn't going to be the one magical thing that saves you...
Forum: Introductions
09-02-07, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Ian Freeman

I've been riding around my 2007 Trek Calypso...

I've been riding around my 2007 Trek Calypso Franken-bike, named Callum. I've modified it heavily, but it still weighs in around 35 lb. A little too heavy even for me, and I'm the last person you'll...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,657
Posted By Ian Freeman

The coldest temperatures I have ever ridden in...

The coldest temperatures I have ever ridden in were around -11 degrees Fahrenheit here in south-eastern Pennsylvania. While it is VERY cold, there's something magical about not sweating while riding....
Forum: Introductions
09-01-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Ian Freeman

Greetings from Pennsylvania!

Hi everyone, my name is Ian and I am from Phoenixville PA.

I'm attending classes at the United Bicycle Institute this September, in hopes to become a professional mechanic in the industry. I've...
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