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Forum: Commuting
07-19-17, 03:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,547
Posted By langdon

I hate tree rats so seeing them get taken out is...

I hate tree rats so seeing them get taken out is no tragedy but i get super anxious in the fall when white tail deer get brave and dart all over bike paths in this part of the country. With woods on...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-17, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By langdon

I was given the frame, derailleurs, and Shimano...

I was given the frame, derailleurs, and Shimano M131 crank. The bottom bracket bearings are fine.

I have shifters, stems, brakes, seat post, saddle, pedals, and bars that will fit it that I've...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-17, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By langdon

I'd like to maintain the original geometry or...

I'd like to maintain the original geometry or preferrably make it more of a comfort bike so fork sizing/length is a big factor. What should i be looking at apart from it being made for 700c rims.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By langdon

Refurb a hybrid on the cheap

A buddy of mine is moving out of state and asked me if i wanted his old bike frame because he doesn't want to bother packing it up. Its a 2011 Trek 7.1 FX and only has the frame and drive train....
Forum: Commuting
06-01-17, 11:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,420
Posted By langdon

That being the key factor. In large communities...

That being the key factor. In large communities or cities with serious car traffic activity large numbers of kids commuting would result in accidents.

Grosse Pointe has the benefit of being...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 05:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 44,792
Posted By langdon

Interesting. I was given a 91 Butte with...

Interesting.

I was given a 91 Butte with Biopace rings that i have not yet had time to fix up. If it is really in fact easier on the knees it may be worth overhauling the bike for a city commuter.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-16, 01:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,882
Posted By langdon

My commute is under 4 city miles so a backpack is...

My commute is under 4 city miles so a backpack is fine.
I carry my laptop and some clothes so weight is minimal. My North Face backpack also has one of those air channels built into the frame so i...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-16, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By langdon

Its a decent deal because of the free shipping...

Its a decent deal because of the free shipping but the price seems to be just about the going retail price online

Manufacturer part number 35-29820

Sunlite Rain Shield Fenders - 1 Pair, 45mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-16, 05:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,342
Posted By langdon

it would also have been helpful if you told...

it would also have been helpful if you told people roughly where you lived.

We have a couple of bike co-op locations here and they do both free and paid classes for basic bike mechanics. I know...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-16, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,210
Posted By langdon

Then I guess you could always get a water bottle...

Then I guess you could always get a water bottle holder adapter that mounts on your bars:

...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,210
Posted By langdon

Try one of these orientations: ...

Try one of these orientations:

http://www.prioritybicycles.com/media/catalog/product/u/l/ulock_on_bike.jpg

https://webonastick.com/bicycling/u-lock-holder/images/touring-rig-mounted-3.jpg
Forum: Commuting
06-18-16, 03:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,515
Posted By langdon

Thats fine in TX or places where open carry is...

Thats fine in TX or places where open carry is legal and commonplace but if you sport a mace gun in a city or urban area someone will freak out and call the cops. The manufacturers should really make...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-16, 02:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,705
Posted By langdon

yeah I got a second mount for my Kryptolok Series...

yeah I got a second mount for my Kryptolok Series 2 - only i didn't go through Kryptonite. I got it on eBay for about half the price. Not everyone uses the mount so some industrious people throw them...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-16, 06:30 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,269
Posted By langdon

Only on bike trails where there's no chance of...

Only on bike trails where there's no chance of cars crossing my path and then only via my phone's speaker.
Forum: Commuting
01-22-16, 04:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,130
Posted By langdon

make eye contact and pass in front of them, its...

make eye contact and pass in front of them, its safer than going out into the middle of the intersection that has the green light
Forum: Commuting
01-20-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,530
Posted By langdon

I have one of those Cree lights but not bike use....

I have one of those Cree lights but not bike use. Its good for an emergency home or car flashlight but I don't think its going to compare in brightness to the lights developed specifically for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By langdon

So the consensus is that a set of Planet Bike...

So the consensus is that a set of Planet Bike fenders/zip ties is the best route to go? Any of the ATB models stand out as a better choice than the others?

I do need a little clarification on what...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By langdon

Full fenders for winter riding.

I am in the process of converting an older Giant Boulder for winter communting. I'd had mud guards on it before but that isn't going to be sufficient for protection from snow and slush. I doubt...
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