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Forum: Commuting
01-09-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 61,050
Posted By craigR

wow

wow
Forum: Commuting
05-22-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By craigR

I have the Jandd Expedition rack and yes, the...

I have the Jandd Expedition rack and yes, the extenders bend. Mine are bent down a few inches and I've had no issues. I highly recommend the rack.
Forum: Commuting
05-18-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By craigR

Love the Dogbike2 Badmother. That's such a sweet...

Love the Dogbike2 Badmother. That's such a sweet ride.

50lbs seems like a lot for most rear racks to handle, especially if its a constantly shifting load like a squirmy dog. They'll all squirm a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By craigR

I have no experience with any of the bikes you...

I have no experience with any of the bikes you mentioned, but keep in mind, very few stock saddles are going to be comfortable and worth keeping. Plan on replacing it on any bike you buy.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By craigR

Well, when my pup was smaller, around 15lbs, I...

Well, when my pup was smaller, around 15lbs, I used to ride him around in a Jandd grocery pannier. Now he's a little bigger, 43 lbs, so I bought a used child trailer off craigslist and converted it...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-16-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By craigR

This site does not host images so it will not...

This site does not host images so it will not allow you to upload photos from your computer. For image hosting, try looking into a Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/) or Photobucket...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By craigR

Good find... Thanks. When it comes to...

Good find... Thanks.

When it comes to bicycle use, there are so many lessons to be learned from Amsterdam that they're too numerous to count.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, but I...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,501
Posted By craigR

You can use these....

You can use these. (http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FCLAMP)
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,501
Posted By craigR

I have this rack, and it works very well. After...

I have this rack, and it works very well. After countless grocery runs and errands here and there, I can't imagine having a smaller rack. Like No1mad stated, it lets you move your panniers back for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,620
Posted By craigR

I disagree. Banks don't exactly cater to people...

I disagree. Banks don't exactly cater to people that don't have money.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,634
Views: 80,639
Posted By craigR

haha... A little self-righteous don't you think? ...

haha... A little self-righteous don't you think? You couldn't possibly get a head injury because you wear a helmet. Now I see why people like this topic.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,323
Posted By craigR

Sadly, no ride today, but I made a trip to the...

Sadly, no ride today, but I made a trip to the bank last night with my Golden Retriever riding his newly created dog hauling trailer. Good times.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By craigR

Pics of your setup would help, but I'll give you...

Pics of your setup would help, but I'll give you my experience with a trailer hitch install.

I bought a used 100lbs max weight 2 child trailer off craigslist to gut and convert to a dog hauling...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,115
Posted By craigR

It's not an advisable gear combo, but no, it...

It's not an advisable gear combo, but no, it shouldn't drag. You can run through chains and cassettes pretty fast that way, especially under load.

Maybe they didn't size up your chain properly....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,182
Posted By craigR

You can't say wheelchairs shouldn't be allowed in...

You can't say wheelchairs shouldn't be allowed in bike lanes but bikes should be allowed in roadways without sounding like a fool.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,634
Views: 80,639
Posted By craigR

My experience and stance on helmets... I grew up...

My experience and stance on helmets... I grew up in the 70's-80's when wearing a helmet was practically unheard of. In fact, the more I think about it, it was unheard of. The only safety device we...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,522
Posted By craigR

Or there's these... ...

Or there's these...

http://www.stonecoldoutdoor.com/catalog.php?cat_ref=3

If money is no object... THIS ONE...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,109
Posted By craigR

Says the guy in Minneapolis. Of course you can't...

Says the guy in Minneapolis. Of course you can't complain about hot days.

By Minnesota standards, it's been summer here since January. It's been in the 80's since March and now getting to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-12-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,850
Posted By craigR

Love it. I've got a 5 month old Golden Retriever...

Love it. I've got a 5 month old Golden Retriever and he loves to ride. Started out riding him in a grocery pannier, but he outgrew that by 12 weeks. Bought a 100lbs max weight child trailer off...
Forum: Southeast
05-10-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,806
Posted By craigR

If you think people in FL drive aggressive and...

If you think people in FL drive aggressive and crazy, then you haven't gotten out enough. Try Atlanta or LA.
Florida has awful drivers, yes, but most of that is due to age (ie too young or too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By craigR

Opinions vary, and there will always be someone...

Opinions vary, and there will always be someone putting down another for their style, gear, or opinions.
Use what you like, try it all even, but ultimately.... If it's on your bike and it works,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,161
Posted By craigR

No thanks. I suppose for those of us that like...

No thanks. I suppose for those of us that like the sun, yokel cops will just have to do. :thumb:
Forum: Southeast
12-29-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By craigR

Hello Jynx... If you're in Orlando, you can...

Hello Jynx...

If you're in Orlando, you can find all the go-carts and entertainment like that on International Drive or I-drive. There's also indoor skydiving there, but I'm not sure about formal...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,395
Posted By craigR

I know what glare, black, and really smooth are...

I know what glare, black, and really smooth are and mean, but what is this "ice" you speak of? :innocent:
Forum: Commuting
12-29-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,070
Posted By craigR

Mountain Hardwear is top notch. "Too warm for...

Mountain Hardwear is top notch. "Too warm for me" is a matter of opinion which varys greatly from person to person. It also comes in a vest, which keeping your core warm makes all the difference so...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-29-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By craigR

I have a 08 Soho 1.0 (now the Valencia) and I...

I have a 08 Soho 1.0 (now the Valencia) and I couldn't be happier. I changed out the hideous handlebars and stem it came with for a RaceFace stem and some Mary Bars, threw on a Jandd rack and I use...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,962
Posted By craigR

I would imagine it has to do with taking out...

I would imagine it has to do with taking out slack that comes with belt stretch...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,962
Posted By craigR

I've got a 08 Soho 1.0 and I'm very pleased. ...

I've got a 08 Soho 1.0 and I'm very pleased. Purchased it in June and have several hundred miles on it and zero issues to date. I use it for everything... short trips to friends, local watering...
Forum: Southeast
08-21-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,418
Posted By craigR

No doubt. I'm tired of being stuck in my house...

No doubt. I'm tired of being stuck in my house and I don't feel like going outside to run around in backed up sewage water. There are lot's of people out in it, then you know they just go inside and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By craigR

Neighbors out for a ride in TS Fay

Looks like fun, but after 20+ inches of rain Tropical Storm Fay has donated my town in the last 24 hours, I decided to prep for the next 10 inches predicted to fall before it's over. Lot's of roads...
Forum: Southeast
08-20-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,418
Posted By craigR

Well you can have it my friend. It's stalled out...

Well you can have it my friend. It's stalled out over central Florida enough to dump 16-20 inches (some spots have gotten 21.1inches) of rain here in Melbourne. :twitchy:

It's not really windy,...
Forum: Southeast
08-19-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,418
Posted By craigR

Well, I'm in Melbourne where we've been taking...

Well, I'm in Melbourne where we've been taking all Fay has offered so far. Only one flicker of the power, still eating hot food, drinking cold water, watching the Olympics and reading what you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-15-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By craigR

All that to get a 2 mile ride... pathetically...

All that to get a 2 mile ride... pathetically stupid and lazy. Sadly, stories like this are so commonplace and no longer surprise me.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-14-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Posted By craigR

Great blog... some excellent adventures. thanks...

Great blog... some excellent adventures. thanks for sharing
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,274
Posted By craigR

From a cycle racing doctor... ...

From a cycle racing doctor...

http://drmirkin.blogspot.com/2005/09/can-i-exercise-after-donating-blood.html

I would just take it easy on the way home and relax for the rest of the day. Then...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,750
Posted By craigR

Excellent letter. Pointing out the banks strong...

Excellent letter. Pointing out the banks strong points and reinforcing why you do business there is a terrific way to start. You have also made a strong argument why there should be a bike rack...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-08-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,333
Posted By craigR

Hello zimm... I would check out some of the...

Hello zimm... I would check out some of the "urban" commuters or fitness bikes. I just bought a Trek Soho for all the same reasons you've listed. Of course, opinions vary on how to suit our needs. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,630
Posted By craigR

I definitely agree with the "get out and ride"...

I definitely agree with the "get out and ride" approach, and cycling is a terrific way to lose weight and promote a healthy lifestyle, but remember to enjoy it... Try not to look at it as exercise or...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-07-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 559,918
Posted By craigR

SWEET ride Lance, absolutely rockin! I can't...

SWEET ride Lance, absolutely rockin! I can't figure out those handlebars you have on there though. They look a little more swept than Mary bars... Do tell, please.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-06-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By craigR

I don't know which rack right off hand, but I...

I don't know which rack right off hand, but I know there are some on the market that will suit your installation needs. Below is a Wald basket that fits your criteria... Good luck.
...
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