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Forum: Commuting

04-16-21, 04:25 PM

Replies: 42

Commuting in the Rain Question (?)

Views: 6,998

Posted By GuitarRider2002

Showers Pass is the gold standard to me for...

Showers Pass is the gold standard to me for cycling specific rain gear. I have the full set, jacket, pants, hood and gloves. They weren't cheap but they work. The jacket is the one for me that...

Forum: Commuting

04-16-21, 12:25 PM

Replies: 11

Conti 4 Season: 28 or 32?

Views: 3,333

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I agree with most of the others, 32s are the way...

I agree with most of the others, 32s are the way to go for commuting. I switched from 28s to 32s on my commuter and haven't looked back.

I would not worry about the 21mm internal width, I'm sure...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-09-21, 10:03 AM

Replies: 13

A "nick" or more serious?

Views: 1,212

Posted By GuitarRider2002

The easiest way to know if there's damage to the...

The easiest way to know if there's damage to the actual fibers, is to sand the area down with some wet sand paper, probably 400 grit. Minor damage to carbon can be repaired easily at home, but at...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-30-21, 07:13 PM

Replies: 11

Rim Suggestions For Commuter Wheel Build

Views: 1,251

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I appreciate all the replies. I'm...

I appreciate all the replies.

I'm definitely going to get the Velocitys, not sure which one though. If I were on a very tight budget, I would just rebuild the factory wheels with some DT Swiss...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-30-21, 07:01 PM

Replies: 28

wheel truing

Views: 1,716

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I bought the tool because I like to build my own...

I bought the tool because I like to build my own wheels, I used other hack methods for doing it before I got the tool. The tool was worth the 30 bucks or whatever it cost. I don't generally use it...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-28-21, 10:08 AM

Replies: 11

Rim Suggestions For Commuter Wheel Build

Views: 1,251

Posted By GuitarRider2002

Rim Suggestions For Commuter Wheel Build

I have a Trek hybrid that I use as a commuter. I weigh about 200lbs, and I've had lots of problems with the factory wheels, even before I rode it as a commuter. Broken spokes, and they will not...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-02-17, 09:50 AM

Replies: 29

Struggling With Clothing??

Views: 3,331

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I am a huge fan of base layers. Doesn't have to...

I am a huge fan of base layers. Doesn't have to cost a lot or be cycling specific. Just any microfiber under layer.

As the others have said layers are very important, have a way to take...

Forum: Introductions

10-02-17, 09:39 AM

Replies: 8

Hello from AR

Views: 1,255

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I have the A1, the base model from a couple year...

I have the A1, the base model from a couple year models back. I bought it because I was wanting to do some changes to no matter which model I bought, so buying the cheap one made more sense. The...

Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs

09-29-17, 09:49 AM

Replies: 21

Macular Degeneration

Views: 7,896

Posted By GuitarRider2002

One of the reasons vision requirements are so...

One of the reasons vision requirements are so strict for operating a motor vehicle, is because they travel at high speeds, which means good vision is needed to provide ample reaction time. I think...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-29-17, 09:13 AM

Replies: 72

When you cycle why do drivers honk stupidly at you?

Views: 7,596

Posted By GuitarRider2002

I'm in the same boat as you here in rural AR. I...

I'm in the same boat as you here in rural AR. I literally am honked at every single time I ride, without fail. I live near a long bridge, and I have to take lane to go over it because there is no...

Forum: Introductions

09-29-17, 09:01 AM

Replies: 8

Hello from AR

Views: 1,255

Posted By GuitarRider2002

Hello from AR

New to this forum but have been cycling for a few years now. I do some group rides but mainly solo road rides and some touring and commuting; mountain bike a few times a year too.

I wish I...

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