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Forum: Recreational & Family
09-06-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,752
Posted By gonediesel

I have a Wee ride. First look to see if you...

I have a Wee ride. First look to see if you have about an 0.5 to 1 inch of head tube for the bar that the seat attaches to. If you don't have any head tube clearance then you may have to look at...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-06-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By gonediesel

congrats! I can't wait until my daughter (just...

congrats! I can't wait until my daughter (just turned 3) starts riding. She uses a skuut bike fine but can't stand the transfer over to pedals with training wheels. She wants to use pedals but...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-06-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,658
Posted By gonediesel

I didn't read all replies so if it was already...

I didn't read all replies so if it was already mentioned sorry, I put the helmet on my daughter before we even took her out for a ride. I can't remember the exact age but she had just started...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,296
Posted By gonediesel

I use my phone speaker

I have a Motorolla Adventure phone and put the music on the phones speaker while in an arm band. For the jogging stroller my wife and I use an Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By gonediesel

City Tour?

Can you provide a link to those city tour tires? I am looking for some new tires and would lile to avoid these. I was looking to get the Conti Touring Plus Reflex. I have the Conti Gatorskins 25s...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By gonediesel

I'd go for the locker. Its great to leave the...

I'd go for the locker. Its great to leave the lights, pump, helmet, gloves, etc on the bike in the locker and not have to carry it inside. Besides even with the rack near security I bet somethings...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,526
Posted By gonediesel

Commuter Saddle

For what its worth...A year ago I started commuting and needed a more comfortable saddle. After trying a several different seats lying around the garage from my mountain bikes I ended up buying a...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,153
Posted By gonediesel

I don't have a clean kit but always think about...

I don't have a clean kit but always think about making a hanger device to help dry out the camelbacks. As far as cleaning goes about once a year I buy a liter of 30% food grade hydrogen peroxide and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-18-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,616
Posted By gonediesel

Wee-Ride Ride

The wee-ride's biggest downfall is the fact it does get in the way of the knees. The ride isn't what I would call a deal breaker but on a 50 mile ride it may bother you. I haven't rode that far...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-07-08, 01:41 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 36,573
Posted By gonediesel

I didn't read through the whole thread so sorry...

I didn't read through the whole thread so sorry if it has already been mentioned. when the child can hold his/her head up reasonably start putting on a helmet for brief periods. overtime leave it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-07-08, 01:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,616
Posted By gonediesel

Elk have you looked in to the Wee-ride product. ...

Elk have you looked in to the Wee-ride product. Something similar to the iBert but is attached to the top tube. I have one and like it far more that a rear mounted child seat. One could argue that...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-07-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,737
Posted By gonediesel

I'd say it might be fit. My 22mo old daughter...

I'd say it might be fit. My 22mo old daughter doesn't mind the her infant Giro bike helmet. But I recently scored an awesome deal on a climbing helmet for her and she will not wear it. i need to...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 871
Posted By gonediesel

Bank note...

...Znomit I looked up your poly-currency in New Zeland. It looked pretty cool.

I did some more reading on the Conti Touring Plus tire and I guess it is new to the USA and nobody seems to have...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 871
Posted By gonediesel

I plan to trash the tire, the patch is only to...

I plan to trash the tire, the patch is only to get me to my destination. I will cut a piece of the tire and save it in case something similar happens. I thought of wrapping duct tape around the out...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,009
Posted By gonediesel

I have a pair of Specialized Taho. Specialized...

I have a pair of Specialized Taho. Specialized makes comfortable shoes.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 871
Posted By gonediesel

What Caused This Flat And How To Fix It?

Hey guys, a few questions for the experts. I had a blow out yesterday 10 miles into my commute. I say blow out because it was loud. I thought I was shot at for a brief period. I managed to not...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By gonediesel

double post

double post
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By gonediesel

I just started commuting a few months ago. My...

I just started commuting a few months ago. My commute is only 18 miles, which is 3 more that I thought it would be. It takes me about 1:00-1:15 hrs to do. Right now I commute at least twice a week...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,095
Posted By gonediesel

Pinch Flat @ 100lbs

Yes, It surprised me too. I have one mile or so of a real nasty stretch of road where there are asphalt patches, potholes, and where chunks of the top layer of asphalt have broke loose. I ride...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,262
Posted By gonediesel

LOL!! I have only commuted just over 500 miles...

LOL!! I have only commuted just over 500 miles and this has happened to me a couple of times. It scared me awake and after I got my wits back I thought it was kinda funny. But then when I was a...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,095
Posted By gonediesel

I have gatorskins with 500 miles on them with no...

I have gatorskins with 500 miles on them with no flats from glass or thorns but I have gotten a pinch flat. My fault of course. A 210lb rider should have more than 100lbs of pressure in the tires...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 982
Posted By gonediesel

I rode again last night and this morning without...

I rode again last night and this morning without any problems. I had the tires up to 130lbs and could tell the difference. I did try to float through some of the really bad asphalt patchwork. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,066
Posted By gonediesel

If you donate on a regular basis and routinely...

If you donate on a regular basis and routinely commute that distance, I would say maybe depending on your shape and what you ate prior to donation. Have some OJ handy. I commute that distance and I...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 982
Posted By gonediesel

If you look at my ring on my finger, notice the...

If you look at my ring on my finger, notice the rubber ring on the tube and that is the valve stem. So I would say the bite/holes are on the side of the tube right about where the rim is. I...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 982
Posted By gonediesel

What Type Of flat Is This?

I suspect it is a pinch flat but I am not sure since I have only had thorns or nails cause flats. What is the lowest pressure I should run in a 700x25c tire? I have been running 90-110lbs. I will...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,510
Posted By gonediesel

mineplow, i am a newbie commuter myself. i got...

mineplow, i am a newbie commuter myself. i got my tape from two sellers on flea-bay. just do a search for 3m reflective tape. one guy has big sheets and the other had pinstripes. i cut the big...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 22,115
Posted By gonediesel

its been a good read, anyone with the Le Champion...

its been a good read, anyone with the Le Champion willing to get a measurement for me. how wide of tire can fit on this frame? If someone can get the measurements so I can look at tires for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,749
Posted By gonediesel

Re:Angle

It does nothing for height. As far as height, I do have to lower my seat on a 20" Salsa El Santo but the seat on my wife's 18" El Santo can be left at her ride height. This is in a Liberty it will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,749
Posted By gonediesel

I should have mentioned...

This project was pretty easy and cost about $30 at most. The mounts were $9.99 each, a few bolts for a buck or two, and the wood was something like $15 I believe.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,749
Posted By gonediesel

Here is what I did.....

I have a Jeep liberty and haul my bikes upright in a DIY rack like those described above. I also was worried about the height issue. So instead of buying a 2x4 I bought a piece of oak 1x4x48 from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,620
Posted By gonediesel

what is the weight of your fantom cross pro?

what is the weight of your fantom cross pro?
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-17-05, 02:54 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 108,997
Posted By gonediesel

For those looking into a spin bike, I bought a...

For those looking into a spin bike, I bought a spin bike through a spin instructor from Mad Dog Athetics. I would avoid them at all costs. Customer service was very poor and shipping time was...
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