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Forum: Commuting
06-26-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,021
Posted By FargoRider

I ride by a YWCA shelter each day as part of my...

I ride by a YWCA shelter each day as part of my commute. During the school year, there are quite a few kids gathered each morning waiting for their bus. I notice many of them staring at me as I...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,873
Posted By FargoRider

I use both a backpack and panniers. My bike...

I use both a backpack and panniers. My bike lock, extra shoes, other clothing items (winter months), tools, tubes, lunch maybe some books/manuals go into the panniers. My laptop stays with me in...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

It felt about perfect this morning. Sunny, blue...

It felt about perfect this morning. Sunny, blue skies, nearly no wind and a pleasant 63°F. Man, I cherish rides like today. It's supposed to be nice like this all week, and I'd take it for the...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,273
Posted By FargoRider

I love triples. I don't use the lower (small)...

I love triples. I don't use the lower (small) front chainring all that often, but when I need it (wind or climbing hills) I'm so glad it's there. I've had the compact 2 chainring crank, and it's...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,398
Posted By FargoRider

One thing to also consider is climbing and...

One thing to also consider is climbing and sprinting. The carbon has a compact 50/34 front chainrings while the Quick2 is just an eleven speed with a single 38T chainring. Having more gears with a...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,398
Posted By FargoRider

Well, it's hard to say. The Fuji is all a carbon...

Well, it's hard to say. The Fuji is all a carbon frame with aluminum dropbars and seat post. The Bianchi is a all steel frame with carbon handlebars and carbon seatpost.

They both are buttery...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

Nice ride today. Temp was 32°F with wet roads...

Nice ride today. Temp was 32°F with wet roads after raining all night, but it wasn't raining for my commute. God bless nice fenders. They worked great for me today. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
04-12-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,398
Posted By FargoRider

My opinion is you get what you pay for. The...

My opinion is you get what you pay for. The carbon model is a nicer frame with more grears, and a better drivetrain. Personally, I prefer a triple up front on all my bikes, but that's just me. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 48,844
Posted By FargoRider

2005 Bianchi Eros - not quite vintage, but a...

2005 Bianchi Eros - not quite vintage, but a lovely steel framed commuter. This is my daily nice weather ride. The other is a '92 Bianchi Project-3 mountain bike that I've only had for about a...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

Tundra - you are a beast. And that's coming from...

Tundra - you are a beast. And that's coming from someone who usually has crappier weather than you. Good for you to keep the streak alive. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
04-04-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

7°F again today, but the clear blue sky, and...

7°F again today, but the clear blue sky, and light tailwind made the ride really pleasant. Still lots of ice/compacted snow, so I had to be mindful in those spots. Overall it was an easy, really...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,327
Posted By FargoRider

I love using carbon forks. My '05 Bianchi Eros is...

I love using carbon forks. My '05 Bianchi Eros is all steel with carbon forks, and I added carbon handlebars; it's buttery smooth as my commuter.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

That's really pretty. I'll bet you really...

That's really pretty. I'll bet you really enjoyed the view.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

Fargo got a fresh 3'' of snow yesterday, and...

Fargo got a fresh 3'' of snow yesterday, and today the roads are a mix of compacted snow/ice. The temp for my commute was 7° F and with the north headwind going at 20 mph, the windchill was -12°. I...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-02-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 78,798
Posted By FargoRider

Parked at work - 4/02/2018

Parked at work - 4/02/2018
Forum: Commuting
04-02-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,239
Posted By FargoRider

I've been commuting all winter with my fat bike...

I've been commuting all winter with my fat bike here in Fargo (no, not everyday, but most days). It does great in the snow, and remarkably well on ice too (not studded). Turning too fast and/or...
03-29-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,781
Posted By FargoRider

Wow, did you get a nice find! Here's the story...

Wow, did you get a nice find! Here's the story behind my Project-3: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1105469-project-3-a-2.html.

Yeah, it's a fun bike to ride too. Perfect for messy...
03-28-18, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,781
Posted By FargoRider

Super cool Project-5. Nice job with the drops -...

Super cool Project-5. Nice job with the drops - looks great.

I picked up my beatup Project-3 about a year ago, and got it rideable again and installed new decals (old ones were chipped up faded...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By FargoRider

Interesting idea. Basically you're just putting...

Interesting idea. Basically you're just putting up a barrier so if they curl, they have no way of getting into the spokes. Actually, I think what happened to me was the curl was just barely bad...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By FargoRider

I don't think the rack is the problem. I have...

I don't think the rack is the problem. I have three bikes with racks, and this has happened on two different bikes with different racks. Two of the racks are Ibera and one is Topeak. It's the...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,128
Posted By FargoRider

What model of Axioms do you have? They have...

What model of Axioms do you have? They have quite a few to pick from. Looks like the Seymour looks to be their "commuter minded" bag? Any experience with these?
Forum: Commuting
03-22-18, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By FargoRider

I didn't see this thread until I created mine. ...

I didn't see this thread until I created mine. Good info: https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1138972-help-me-find-perfect-commuting-panniers.html
Forum: Commuting
03-22-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By FargoRider

Commuting Panniers

Hi, I know there have been many threads about pannier bags, but I have a specific question. My current bags are Avenir Excursion Panniers (...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-26-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By FargoRider

I picked up my Framed Minnesota 3.0 with an...

I picked up my Framed Minnesota 3.0 with an uninstalled Bluto shock in June of 2016 for a crazy nice price. I got lucky, but I suppose there weren't as many shoppers for winter rides in the summer. ...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-23-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,931
Posted By FargoRider

My Craigslist find a couple summers ago: Framed...

My Craigslist find a couple summers ago: Framed Minnesota 3.0 with the Bluto. I use it as my daily winter commuter as well as my snow trail bike. I've been hitting it pretty hard on the off-road,...
02-17-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,987
Posted By FargoRider

19? Wow, He's a great great looking pup yet!

19? Wow, He's a great great looking pup yet!
02-17-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,987
Posted By FargoRider

This is Megabyte (Meg or Meggy). She loves...

This is Megabyte (Meg or Meggy). She loves running through the wooded trails the best, but all bike rides are good with her. She's a Golden Collie (cross between a Golden Retriever and a Border...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,779
Posted By FargoRider

Here are a couple of pics from that ride. It was...

Here are a couple of pics from that ride. It was about 2° above the donut, but not too windy. Pretty nice day, and the course was in great shape. The fist pic shows riders on the frozen Red River...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-16-18, 03:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,200
Posted By FargoRider

This is the BBBRRR 2018 in Fargo, ND on Jan 28th....

This is the BBBRRR 2018 in Fargo, ND on Jan 28th. There were about 100 riders out there. Temps were at a balmy 2°F. Fun ride with plenty of beer and brats afterwards. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
02-16-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,050
Posted By FargoRider

Yeah, I agree it's sturdy. I orginally got the...

Yeah, I agree it's sturdy. I orginally got the Ibera rack for my fatty that I use for winter commutes. I liked it so much that I got a second one for my "rainy day" commuter that I built up last...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,050
Posted By FargoRider

I really like the Ibera bike racks. Very sturdy...

I really like the Ibera bike racks. Very sturdy up top, but have nice wide side mounts too so there's plenty of room to fasten my panniers without getting in my way when peddling (heels won't bump...
02-15-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,728
Posted By FargoRider

Here's my '92 Bianchi Project-3 I picked up last...

Here's my '92 Bianchi Project-3 I picked up last spring. I cleaned it, tuned it, and converted it to be my "rainy day commuter", but I have been off road with it a few times. The tires are...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,862
Posted By FargoRider

Sorry to hear about the accident, and it's good...

Sorry to hear about the accident, and it's good you're still here to share your story. Sounds to me like you couldn't have done much else to be "visible" to the car traffic.

I think the main...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,840
Posted By FargoRider

I'll go with 3 up top and 2 or sometimes 3 on the...

I'll go with 3 up top and 2 or sometimes 3 on the bottom. Many days going into the office in the morning it's straight up -5° (my cutoff temp is -10°) with windchill dipping to more than -20°F. ...
02-09-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,672
Posted By FargoRider

Got my offer accepted at $400; feeling good about...

Got my offer accepted at $400; feeling good about it too. Thanks for the feeback you guys.

H Plus Son Archetype Black Wheelset Campagnolo Record hubs 32h 7,8,9,10, 11sp

Hand built from a...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-18, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,779
Posted By FargoRider

Non-studded fat tires work great on ice as long...

Non-studded fat tires work great on ice as long as you don't turn sharp. You can run these with as little as 5lbs of pressure, so you have a huge flat surface. When I hit icey patches on my way to...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,779
Posted By FargoRider

I rode that race on January 28th. It was the 3rd...

I rode that race on January 28th. It was the 3rd BBBRRR ride I've done. The first time I used a FS mountain bike, but now I have a fatty. Way safer riding now.

The course is around six miles...
02-09-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,672
Posted By FargoRider

I've been looking for used stuff too. What are...

I've been looking for used stuff too. What are your thoughts on this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/H-Plus-Son-...EAAOSwiqFafTKa...
02-09-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,672
Posted By FargoRider

I have looked at Velomine, and haven't ruled them...

I have looked at Velomine, and haven't ruled them out. The factory builds they have are at a very nice price, but the hand builds are around the same price as what the LBS have. If I go hand built,...
02-09-18, 03:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,672
Posted By FargoRider

I'm changing the hubs so I can get a higher spoke...

I'm changing the hubs so I can get a higher spoke count. I'm leaning to towards a 32 holes. The ones I currently have is more of a race wheelset, and that's not how I'm using this bike. It still...
02-09-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,672
Posted By FargoRider

Hi, Thanks for the replies and great advice on...

Hi,
Thanks for the replies and great advice on my wheelset hunt. I usually start riding my Eros commuter starting in March, so I'm going to get serious with this now.

After shopping around a...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

Surprisingly warm 25°F with a light 6mph West...

Surprisingly warm 25°F with a light 6mph West wind. Very uneventful and pleasant ride to the office today. No goggles needed, and didn't overdress.

There are spots of hardened windblown...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 130,799
Posted By FargoRider

It was -2°F and a fluffy fresh 2'' of powder on...

It was -2°F and a fluffy fresh 2'' of powder on my path into work today. Light wind (6 mph) at my back. Wind is supposed to shift this afternoon, so a North wind should push home. Love it when...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 191,972
Posted By FargoRider

4°F with a south wind at my back dipping the...

4°F with a south wind at my back dipping the windchill factor to -10°. Believe it or not, at the half way point (two miles) my goggles started fogging up, and I was getting a bit warm.

It's...
12-12-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,129
Posted By FargoRider

I often think of this old Irish blessing when...

I often think of this old Irish blessing when riding (at least the first three lines):

May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, ...
11-10-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,134
Posted By FargoRider

I laughed! :roflmao2:

I laughed! :roflmao2:
Forum: Commuting
11-10-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 191,972
Posted By FargoRider

Congrats on the streak. :thumb:

Congrats on the streak. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
11-10-17, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 191,972
Posted By FargoRider

Temp was 13°F leaving this morning with a 25 mph...

Temp was 13°F leaving this morning with a 25 mph wind (gusts of 35) pushing me all the way to the office. I'm not sure I'm ridden that fast on a 4.5 mile stretch with the fat tire bike before. :) ...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,564
Posted By FargoRider

I use the Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell jacket and...

I use the Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell jacket and it has plenty of vents in pits and arms. Blocks out wind, rain, and keeps you warm too. I love it, and it works great in the cold months too. I...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 191,972
Posted By FargoRider

Fargo, ND. I googled Sudbury, and I'm directly...

Fargo, ND. I googled Sudbury, and I'm directly west of you by about 850 miles or so.
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