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Forum: Commuting
01-30-16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,784
Posted By landdnl

Another way of going about a new bike is building...

Another way of going about a new bike is building one from scratch. It would be hard to do properly for $800, but you get exactly what you want. My second commuter bike build is a Soma Double Cross...
12-13-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

Ok, I give up. Majority rules. Ixnay the Gore...

Ok, I give up. Majority rules. Ixnay the Gore WS base layer. There's plenty time in spring, fall, early winter when I can have my way with my Altura jerseys with a merino or skinfoil layer...
12-13-15, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

I have this one:Deep Winter Base Layer | Rapha...

I have this one:Deep Winter Base Layer | Rapha (http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/deep-winter-base-layer/product/DBL01)

Underneath Xenon 2.0 jacket takes me down to well below 15 degrees...
12-12-15, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

The Gabba 2 was on my short, short list of...

The Gabba 2 was on my short, short list of outerwear to buy, but I decided to go cheap on the outerwear and spend more on base layers for more versatility.



Yeah, that's one of the cons...
12-12-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

My commute is 25 miles(12.5 each way) about 40 to...

My commute is 25 miles(12.5 each way) about 40 to 45 minutes in the morning(no traffic). It's possible that the skinfoil(s) might be enough, but going 25 to 35 mph at say, 25 degrees results is a...
12-12-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

Is there any way to edit title?

Is there any way to edit title?
12-12-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By landdnl

Windter Layering For Mid Weight Jersey

I'm looking for layering recommendations to ride(commute):commute: at night at 30 to 20 degrees underneath this:...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By landdnl

Yeah, I like the idea, but not sure how effective...

Yeah, I like the idea, but not sure how effective it will be. They embed glass beads into the powdercoat, which is pretty cool. It looks great when you view images, but in the real world, I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-15, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By landdnl

This is true. Coming upon an intersection, where...

This is true. Coming upon an intersection, where I have the right of way, and a car approaches the intersection on my right, right at the point where the driver wouldn't see my headlight is my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By landdnl

Velocity Dyad Reflective?

I'm about ready to do a winter wheel buildup(Trying to preserve my H+ Son's Hard Ano brake track), with PV-8 dyno hub up front and 105 on rear, 32 hole.

Is it worth going with the reflective rim,...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-15, 03:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,282
Posted By landdnl

It only happened to me a few times. I usually...

It only happened to me a few times. I usually get my workout on the way into work(4am), and on the way home, it's rush hour and more of a leisurely commute. But there's been a few times when I want...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,693
Posted By landdnl

You must have had the V.1. The V.2 case screw is...

You must have had the V.1. The V.2 case screw is even more bizarre. It accomodates a phillips(no pun intended) screwdriver, but it has a slot across the head that I guess uses some bit I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,693
Posted By landdnl

Ok, I just found some on Amazon from a company...

Ok, I just found some on Amazon from a company called Bleiou(KentLI Batteries). 2 reviews. Slightly larger than standard AA size. Don't know if this will fit in my Saferide, or if I want to risk...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,693
Posted By landdnl

Where can I get the LiIon rechargeables at? ...

Where can I get the LiIon rechargeables at? They're not exactly a Wal-Mart type battery. I even searched amazon, maybe not thorough enough, and only came up with the standard LiIon's.
Forum: Commuting
08-16-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,587
Posted By landdnl

Also, try "attacking" the hills, meaning get as...

Also, try "attacking" the hills, meaning get as much speed going at the foot of the hill, once you sense your'e about to slow down, shift to the next 1 to 2 easier gears, and keep doing this until...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,693
Posted By landdnl

Lithium Vs. Eneloop

Who uses lithium batteries on their winter commuter's headlights, and at what temperature? How many sets do you go through in a season? How does battery drain look at say..., below 15 degrees...
06-18-15, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By landdnl

I will be using a SP dynamo with Philips Lumi...

I will be using a SP dynamo with Philips Lumi Ring tail light. This will be my "thrifty but effective" build.:)

I'm also starting a bike build specifically for night time rides and extended rides...
06-15-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By landdnl

Wasn't it necessary to run a tail light with...

Wasn't it necessary to run a tail light with older systems, or you'd burn out your main light?
06-15-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By landdnl

Philips Saferide Dynamo Question(s)

Sorry for wasting your time for a couple of questions everybody knows the answer to on this forum but me. I temporarily mounted my first Dynamo light and rode with it for a few miles to try it out...
05-04-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By landdnl

I hear so many times that rotor size doesn't...

I hear so many times that rotor size doesn't matter when it comes to stopping quicker. It's just to dissipate heat faster. That's what's so great about the internet. Everybody knows exactly what...
05-03-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By landdnl

I was making the assumption that the HY/RD had...

I was making the assumption that the HY/RD had more braking power than the Spyre due to a lot of reviews about the Spyre not seeing a big difference from caliper brakes in the dry. If you don't go...
05-03-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By landdnl

TRP Hy/RD Front, Spyre Rear?

My new bike build for this winter will have TRP disc brakes. The only question is, do I go the route as the title says, or a Hy/Rd on the rear also.
When riding in the wet on my commute at night, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 469
Posted By landdnl

TRP Hy/RD Front, Spyre Rear?

My new bike build for this winter will have TRP disc brakes. The only question is, do I go the route as the title says, or a Hy/Rd on the rear also.
When riding in the wet on my commute at night, I...
04-18-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,396
Posted By landdnl

Best mount for B&M Luxos U

This last winter I did quite a bit of riding at night, plus commuting to and from work. When the temperatures were below 20F, my light batteries didn't play well.:( I ended up bringing 3 lights...
Forum: Touring
03-15-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,211
Posted By landdnl

+1 on this. Always try to leave yourself an out....

+1 on this. Always try to leave yourself an out. I.E. If oncoming driver A makes a left in front of you, know ahead of time what your response would be...besides flipping the birdie.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By landdnl

Never mind. When I went to place a 'dummy order',...

Never mind. When I went to place a 'dummy order', I was redirected to Amazon which didn't have stock. Oh well. Back to Amazon.de or Amazon.fr for this frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By landdnl

Dealings with BikeAccessories

Has anyone dealt with http://www.raioni.com Any idea where they're located? It looks like they started in 2014. They have a bare bones website and bare bones inventory(Odd selection of parts also)....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,172
Posted By landdnl

They shouldn't wear out as fast as SRAM's do. I...

They shouldn't wear out as fast as SRAM's do. I shouldn't have to take my bottom bracket apart every month or two and regrease it. Will going with higher quality bearings take care of the longevity...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,172
Posted By landdnl

SRAM GXP BSA BB suggestions?

Just a little over a year ago I used SRAM Blackbox version and now I already have to replace it(one item I didn't check reviews on). I just assumed being SRAM and the exorbitant price, even being...
02-07-15, 04:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,734
Posted By landdnl

Well... It is Wal-Mart.:lol:

Well... It is Wal-Mart.:lol:
02-07-15, 03:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,734
Posted By landdnl

I have the full size Ibera Commuter Rack on my...

I have the full size Ibera Commuter Rack on my road bike. Works very well. I can fit a pair of shoes, socks, shirt, and shorts in the Commuter Trunk Bag(Which won't fit on the Mini-Commuter Rack). ...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By landdnl

They're from Problem Solvers. Brake Stud Light...

They're from Problem Solvers. Brake Stud Light Mount.
http://problemsolversbike.com/files/tech/Brake_Light_Mount_Inst.pdf

Would've been nice if they were a little longer so the lights would be...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By landdnl

Yes they are. Very happy with them. Have about...

Yes they are. Very happy with them. Have about 1200 miles on the set shown above. Maybe 500 miles left on them, but they're about ready to give up the ghost. Sure don't want to change a flat in...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By landdnl

My First "Real" Commuter Bike(Work in Process)

Well, I just ordered the final pieces for my new commuter bike today. I'm building up a Soma Double Cross. The centerpiece of my build is this:...
12-25-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,945
Posted By landdnl

+1: With the proper setup, you're much more...

+1: With the proper setup, you're much more noticeable at night. This is my 3rd winter commuting at night. 1st winter was a joke(as far as being seen). I had one Niterider Minewt 600 on front, a...
11-02-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

I assumed everybody was a mind reader! Read what...

I assumed everybody was a mind reader! Read what I'm thinking. Not what I type.http://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/lol.gif/bmi_orig_img/lol.gif
Anyways, it lasted 10 minutes before dropping...
11-01-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

Did anybody ever figure out where this rumor...

Did anybody ever figure out where this rumor started. I know it was seen on CandlePowerForums.

Dear business partner, dear customer,

On March 31, 2014, Philips will permanently discontinue its...
11-01-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

I did a 30 mile ride this morning at 25 degrees F...

I did a 30 mile ride this morning at 25 degrees F with my new Gen2 and stock batteries cycled 3 times(charge/discharge that is). They only lasted about 10 minutes. I know: surprise, surprise! ...
10-26-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 80,159
Posted By landdnl

Gotta mention my favorite: NiteRider Solas. ...

Gotta mention my favorite: NiteRider Solas. Will do what the L&M Vis 180 does, only better IMHO!

Don't skimp on a tail light. At the very least, PDW Dangerzone is the most bang for the buck. ...
10-25-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

No, not annoying. I'm sure I'll go that route in...

No, not annoying. I'm sure I'll go that route in a couple of years. Just not now. Actually, the Saferide will be used as supplemental lighting on the way home from work during rush hour, or when...
10-24-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

Ordered it early this morning from Amazon.de, I...

Ordered it early this morning from Amazon.de, I just checked and it will arrive Monday. Pretty impressive, but shipping was $20(+import duties) of the $90.53 total. But, like you said, it's pretty...
10-23-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

I have the Amazon UK webpage saved for the Gen 2....

I have the Amazon UK webpage saved for the Gen 2. Price is 86 pounds. Thanks for the German link. Saved me quite a bit of money. Ordering now.
10-19-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

+1 for the eneloops. I've been using the AAA's...

+1 for the eneloops. I've been using the AAA's for a couple years now on my tail lights, including winter, and haven't noticed that much of a difference between temperatures as far as the frequency...
10-19-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

When I had the Gen 1 for a few days, one thing I...

When I had the Gen 1 for a few days, one thing I did was haul my bike with my car to similar lighting conditions that I have on part of my commute. I parked my bike with all lights on about 200 feet...
10-19-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

True, but it will still be more noticeable than...

True, but it will still be more noticeable than my current light setup, which will still be used(I know, overkill). Studies show that 2 separate moving beams of light are more noticeable than one. I...
10-19-14, 06:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,975
Posted By landdnl

Philips Saferide LED Bicycle Light 80 Lux Generation 2 battery life

I'm thinking seriously about getting one of these. But I need the batteries to last 45 minutes minimum(high setting) at around 15 to 20 deg. F for the ride home(Ni-MH rated at 32 to 95 degrees F). ...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,568
Posted By landdnl

In my opinion, that's just as annoying as the...

In my opinion, that's just as annoying as the driver who honks and/or yells something out of the window when they have nothing impeding them to pass me at full speed.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By landdnl

Does the light source have to be perpendicular to...

Does the light source have to be perpendicular to the tire, or will they light up well at a 45 degree angle?

That got me thinking about the GP4000s II that was suppose to be available in Reflex on...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By landdnl

Lighting Help for Night Side Visibility

I just upgraded my lighting to have 45 degree visibility on the rear triangle on my road bike, but I'm looking at options to do the same for the front. I wear a neon green vest or jacket so that...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-14, 03:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,493
Posted By landdnl

Kenda Kriterium Tires - Clincher Reviews -...

Kenda Kriterium Tires - Clincher Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com (http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/kenda/kriterium/prd_321391_2489crx.aspx#reviews)
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