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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

On further reflection...

On further reflection, I would like to say one more thing about this comment. Even if misguided, I cited authoritative texts in an attempt to figure this out--what kind of "professional" believes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

I'm not sure if you're trolling now or what. The...

I'm not sure if you're trolling now or what. The publications say that I may deduct the "fair market value" which may be defined in several ways, including comparable sales. The special rule about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

This is the best idea of the thread. Thanks...

This is the best idea of the thread. Thanks bbeck. And I will be waiting until 2010.



Doesn't happen here. Admittedly, I've never donated an item worth a great deal before. But even decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

Your opinion on this matter is in direct contradiction to IRS Publication 561

Your opinion on this matter is in direct contradiction to IRS Publication 561. To whit:



IRS Publication 526 reports a special rule regarding motor vehicles:



The name of the form speaks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-09, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

Thanks for the ideas, all. I certainly would...

Thanks for the ideas, all. I certainly would sell it myself, but I'm really bizzy right now, and I suck at craigslist, in general (plus I really need the space sooner rather than later.)

There is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,826
Posted By hines drive

Need help with donating an expensive bike to charity...

Any advice on donating a moderately expensive (2 year old, $1400 new) road bike to charity?

I assume the Salvation Army will take it, but the idea of them selling it for $100 breaks my heart! ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,245
Posted By hines drive

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. The arms on...

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. The arms on the Dahon brakes seem a bit shorter than standard, which lead me to believe I might need a mini v.

As for the "upgrade" part, I probably will go with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,245
Posted By hines drive

Brake upgrade for my Dahon

Hi,

I recently purchased a Dahon Vitesse that suffered some damage to the front brake in transit. Truth be told, the plastic bushing of the brakeset (Kinetix Pro V) looked pretty lame compared to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

But that's not what Sheldon actually says. He...

But that's not what Sheldon actually says. He first says, "Skilled cyclists use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time." He then states, "you will never be able to stop as short safely as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By hines drive

I think you're missing the point of a Cross Check...

I think you're missing the point of a Cross Check with 32mm tires. My Cross Check is about going wherever the **** I want (in particular, MUPs where roadbikes dare not tread,) not avoiding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

SE Michigan is pretty flat, though I did try it...

SE Michigan is pretty flat, though I did try it on the hills I encountered, such as they were. I'll keep experimenting.

I'm no physicist, but it stands to reason that two tires braking =...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

I tested this on my ride tonight. On dry...

I tested this on my ride tonight. On dry pavement/asphalt, using both brakes unquestionably gave me more power and better modulation (and therefore, better control) under normal braking conditions....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By hines drive

Shraeder valves won't fit in a rim drilled for...

Shraeder valves won't fit in a rim drilled for Presta, and Presta is better anyhow. Buy a quality pump that doesn't rely on an adapter to fit!



Quality tires.



Dunno about recumbents,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,301
Posted By hines drive

Eggbeaters are extremely noobie friendly and cost...

Eggbeaters are extremely noobie friendly and cost effective. I would highly recommend them.

I also have CB Quattros. Nice, but I personally don't feel the platform adds much benefit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

Seems like all else being equal, you'd want to...

Seems like all else being equal, you'd want to use both brakes, if only to even out the wear on the rims, pads, cables and levers.

If Sheldon's point is: You can't be afraid of the front brake....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

Interesting thought. I have cantis on my main...

Interesting thought. I have cantis on my main bike, and they don't lock up very easily. I wonder if this advice changes depending on the type of brake?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By hines drive

The Deep V's seem a bit narrow for my 32mm tires....

The Deep V's seem a bit narrow for my 32mm tires. I'd like to be able to fit 25-35 mm tires on these rims.

I currently have Alex DA16. I would like to try something else.

Now I'm thinking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,200
Posted By hines drive

Far be it for me to question Sheldon Brown, but I...

Far be it for me to question Sheldon Brown, but I don't see what's lost by using both brakes together. He first says,



But later, in his letter to Bike Culture, he says,



Seems like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,707
Posted By hines drive

The number 1 advantage of drop bars is that they...

The number 1 advantage of drop bars is that they offer half a dozen hand positions as opposed to the single hand position offered by a straight bar.

I much prefer brifters overs mountain style...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,707
Posted By hines drive

Get something with drop bars and brifters! Can't...

Get something with drop bars and brifters! Can't see any advantage (other than marketing) to a flat bar road bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By hines drive

Thanks for the input so far... CXP33 looks...

Thanks for the input so far... CXP33 looks interesting. I was originally looking at the A719, but they are really pretty hefty.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,025
Posted By hines drive

Pearl Izumi Pittard's leather are great. ...

Pearl Izumi Pittard's leather are great.

http://www.ebikestop.com/prodimages/GL0316.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 805
Posted By hines drive

Wallbike.com has the Pasela TGs in a few sizes.

Wallbike.com has the Pasela TGs in a few sizes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,206
Posted By hines drive

Performance bike's cheapo shipping takes forever....

Performance bike's cheapo shipping takes forever. The one where Fed Ex ships the package for the first part, then hands it off to your local post office for final delivery.

Plus, iirc, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By hines drive

Are Open Pros tough enough???

Bike: Surly Cross Check 9 speed double
Tires: Scwhalbe Marathon Supreme 700c x 32
Me: 185 lbs

Ride: Michigan Road (tons of potholes), MUP (cracked, broken, washboard, holes,) occasional...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-04-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,865
Posted By hines drive

I'm truly sorry some of you are having trouble...

I'm truly sorry some of you are having trouble finding a good route to cycle. I feel lucky living so close to Hines Park. As some of you probably know, every Saturday, they close off a 7 mile or so...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-04-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By hines drive

You should be able to pick up Outer Drive in...

You should be able to pick up Outer Drive in Melvindale, and take it all the way to Hines Drive.

I'm a newbie, so take this with a grain of salt, but as much as I love riding around here, I get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 11:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,107
Posted By hines drive

Lots of bad information on this thread! I live...

Lots of bad information on this thread! I live in Dearborn, Michigan (home of FoMoCo, no less!) and there is a very healthy number of cyclists here. Drivers are respectful, and there are lots of...
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