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Forum: Commuting
11-05-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

It looks like the site is redirecting that link...

It looks like the site is redirecting that link to the main page, even though it still has the same URL. : \
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks, MAK. However, I'm a little concerned...

Thanks, MAK. However, I'm a little concerned about the 3/5 rating on that Amazon review.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

I'm not sure what happened to my previous post. ...

I'm not sure what happened to my previous post. Anyway, I wrote that I'm happy w/ the XPORT 2-bike rack I bought last year. I just want to find a better way to secure it (i.e., w/ a lock). I...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

^ Yikes! :(

^ Yikes! :(
Forum: Commuting
05-25-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Now that it's been about 11 mos., are you near...

Now that it's been about 11 mos., are you near full recovery, kokomo? Hope all is well (as much as possible).
02-08-09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Too bad the Bontrager pump I got can't be used to...

Too bad the Bontrager pump I got can't be used to pump car tires. I still have my old cheap pump that I used for it, but it took quite a bit of effort. Are there any smart head pumps (i.e. those...
01-03-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

I think I finally got a bike pump that will keep...

I think I finally got a bike pump that will keep me happy for a while. I bought the Bontrager TurboCharger (http://bontrager.com/model/05265/en) from my LBS. It's got a smart head that locks in...
12-24-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

(I didn't realize I forgot to reply to this...

(I didn't realize I forgot to reply to this post.) Even trying to lock it like that causes the bike pump to still pop out after a certain PSI (which is nowhere near the 110 my tires require). ...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Remember, accidents can happen in any...

Remember, accidents can happen in any transportation means. You could be driving and get hit by a drunk, but that shouldn't discourage one from driving again. The same w/ biking, be it for leisure...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

^ Man, what a bummer. Sorry to hear about the...

^ Man, what a bummer. Sorry to hear about the fracture. :( Good luck w/ everything. At least things are healing, albeit slower than you'd like .
11-11-08, 01:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for the feedback, guys. var, I was not...

Thanks for the feedback, guys. var, I was not aware that the locking position was vertical and not perpendicular. I will try locking it the other way around. michelin, hmm, that's an interesting...
11-08-08, 04:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

^ Yeah, I'm leaning toward Joe Blow. It's a bit...

^ Yeah, I'm leaning toward Joe Blow. It's a bit of a hike to get to PB's store (half hour drive), but I'll just go w/ that, it seems.

I'm not familiar w/ that Pedros pump, but one of the reviews...
11-08-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

I (thread starter) bought that Schwinn 1100...

I (thread starter) bought that Schwinn 1100 Deluxe bike pump from Target for $20. It comes w/ a Presta tire valve adapter (small brass piece). I hate it! The pump won't stay on the adapter. Every...
10-10-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

I wonder if Velcro would work well.

I wonder if Velcro would work well.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

I agree that no amount of money can make the pain...

I agree that no amount of money can make the pain you had to deal with the past few months go away and give you back the summer.

I also agree with dalmore that injuries can take a very long time...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

^ Dang, after all this time and you're still in...

^ Dang, after all this time and you're still in pain whenever you try exerting a little energy. :( I hope you have a lot of P&S $ coming your way, not that it would completely offset your pain!
10-02-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

LOL, I guess in the era of 5-figure bicycles, a...

LOL, I guess in the era of 5-figure bicycles, a light that costs half a grand shouldn't surprise me that much. But it still does. :eek:
10-01-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

In a Performance Bike catalog I just received, I...

In a Performance Bike catalog I just received, I saw bike headlights that were selling for over $400! :eek: If I recall, it was advertised as 3 LEDs outputting 500 lumens for 7 hrs.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Have you tried doing a lot of swimming to help...

Have you tried doing a lot of swimming to help the flexibility of the joints and stretch out the muscles in a comfortable manner?
09-20-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Wow, apparently a great product and at a...

Wow, apparently a great product and at a excellent price. I don't see that pump on target.com, so I'm tempted to go to my local Target to see if they sell the Schwinn Air Driver 100 there. Thanks...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 12:02 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Have your injuries continued healing nicely over...

Have your injuries continued healing nicely over the past 3 weeks? Hope you're enjoying your new ride. :thumb:
09-17-08, 12:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks, that site has some useful info. :thumb: ...

Thanks, that site has some useful info. :thumb:

What confuses the heck out of me is that my tire inflation recommendation is extremely different. My bike is a Trek 7.3 FX with 700x32c tires. The...
09-15-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for the formula. That seems handy. But...

Thanks for the formula. That seems handy. But my bike salesman told me my bike should be pumped to ~100-110 PSI. Yet when I plug-in that formula, it comes out to 67 PSI (700x32c, 150 lbs)....
09-13-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for the inputs. It looks pretty unanimous...

Thanks for the inputs. It looks pretty unanimous for Joe Blow. The next time PB runs a decent sale, I'll pick one up.

geranimo, why do you have to pump your tires so frequently (every other day)?
09-06-08, 01:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

TexasBubba, I'm in FW. The closest PB shop from...

TexasBubba, I'm in FW. The closest PB shop from me is by Hulen Mall. But that's still almost a half hour drive.

Great to see so many rave reviews here about the JoeBlow Sport pump. I'll do some...
09-05-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for the replies. So this...

Thanks for the replies. So this (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=18239) is what you're recommending. It's currently selling for $35 before the 10% discount and whatever tax and...
09-05-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,530
Posted By beowulf7

Question Best bicycle pump for the money

I have a cheap floor pump I use for pumping up basketballs, my old bike when I had it, etc. But it's old and doesn't have a universal head for my bike. I know I can try to find the right adapter. ...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks again for the info. I plan to ride when...

Thanks again for the info. I plan to ride when traffic isn't that bad. Traffic is typically during rush hour during weekdays but it's a bit more unpredictable on weekends. I'll ride on the right...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks again for the replies. I forgot to...

Thanks again for the replies. I forgot to mention that this road is pretty much north/south, with slight/soft turns as you see in that pic. Therefore, sun blinding shouldn't be much of an issue,...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By beowulf7

The pic doesn't seem to be working from...

The pic doesn't seem to be working from ImageShack; does BF not work nicely with it? I haven't had problems linking to ImageShack on other forums. In any case, I shrunk the pic a little so I could...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for all the replies, I really do...

Thanks for all the replies, I really do appreciate them. :thumb:

I'll answer your questions and elaborate a little in arbitrary order.

This stretch of road is about 3.5-3.6 mi. to get to from...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By beowulf7

How to ride on this kind of road?

I'll include a picture when I get a chance to take one, but for now, I'll just try to describe it. Near where I live, there's a 5-lane road that has a speed limit of 50 MPH. It's the main road to...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

I was also thinking about that 17mm bolt that I...

I was also thinking about that 17mm bolt that I tightened as part of the assembly process. I don't plan to keep the bike rack attached to my car's receiver hitch permanently. But I'd still be...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks, I appreciate it! So that stabilizer...

Thanks, I appreciate it! So that stabilizer works in tandem with the existing receiver hitch collar. When I just hand tightened the bolt, I noticed that the bike rack was still a little wobbly or...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

^ That looks good, Steve. :) Thanks for posting...

^ That looks good, Steve. :) Thanks for posting the pic.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for that excellent info. Much...

Thanks for that excellent info. Much appreciated! That'd be great if I didn't have to mess w/ a 3/4" wrench to secure the bolt to the 1.25" receiver hitch. Do you have a picture of your bike rack...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

I didn't used to wear a helmet either until I...

I didn't used to wear a helmet either until I started doing charity rides, which required helmet use. Ever since then, I always strap on the helmet, even if just riding around my neighborhood...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Great to hear that, kokomo. I can only imagine...

Great to hear that, kokomo. I can only imagine how painful and frustrating the past 2 months have been for you. But things are coming together, you got a new bike, and it appears you'll be...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Too bad you're still taking meds, but at least...

Too bad you're still taking meds, but at least the meds and exercise are going in the right direction. It looks like cager owned himself and will wind up regretting it.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,995
Posted By beowulf7

Here's a quick update. I recently bought the...

Here's a quick update. I recently bought the XPORT Flatbed 2-Bike Hitch Rack (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22745&subcategory_ID=4411) from PB and assembled it last weekend. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Congrats, that's great news (both about court and...

Congrats, that's great news (both about court and your new bike). :D I'm sure it's a big sigh of relief. Now that you're approaching 2 months since the accident, it looks like you're finally doing...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

I appreciate the update, too. Are you off the...

I appreciate the update, too. Are you off the drugs now to sleep well at night?
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

That's good that they seem to be willing to pay...

That's good that they seem to be willing to pay for your bike + mods. I also recommend to hire a lawyer. However, can you include your lawyer's fees in your compensation request (bike + medical...
08-03-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

My HL and TL search is over (for now). I went to...

My HL and TL search is over (for now). I went to a "Perf. Bike" store yesterday and picked up a Cat Eye HL-EL510 (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23650&subcategory_ID=4320)...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,901
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks for the update. I hope your spirits are...

Thanks for the update. I hope your spirits are up. Too bad you're still in pain, but hopefully with each passing week, the pain is slowly subsiding. It looks like you have all your ducks lined up...
07-27-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,516
Posted By beowulf7

Great review, thanks for the write-up! It looks...

Great review, thanks for the write-up! It looks like Ultrafires have the better pros/cons trade-off than the Fenix.
07-26-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

Thanks, I'll check it out. :)

Thanks, I'll check it out. :)
07-26-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

If/when you create the thread with your review,...

If/when you create the thread with your review, please link it here. Looking forward to it. :thumb:
07-25-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

Woohoo, nice gift at the end of the week. :D

Woohoo, nice gift at the end of the week. :D
07-25-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,598
Posted By beowulf7

I see, so the other HL hadn't arrived yet. ...

I see, so the other HL hadn't arrived yet. Thanks for the update and I look forward to your review when you get around to it in a week or so. :thumb:
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