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Forum: Commuting
08-30-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,223
Posted By ilchymis

Thanks for the pointer on crank length. So far...

Thanks for the pointer on crank length. So far I've just been using the 170mm cranks that came on my bikes, but I realize I have no reason to believe this is optimal for me, and obviously shorter...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,223
Posted By ilchymis

I like it a lot! I have about 10,000 miles on...

I like it a lot! I have about 10,000 miles on mine. It's my daily commuter, and I also just did RAGBRAI on it.

It has some downsides:

It's rather heavy.
I have some toe overlap on this bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,223
Posted By ilchymis

It is. A while back I got a Specialized AWOL on...

It is. A while back I got a Specialized AWOL on clearance with the pizza rack, and it included a Supernova dynamo headlight mounted there.

Looks like OP found a cool solution though!
Forum: Commuting
05-16-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,764
Posted By ilchymis

It sort of depends on where you are. In central...

It sort of depends on where you are. In central Florida, where I grew up, a bicycle left out in the elements 24/7 would get wrecked very quickly by sun and rain. (Salty ocean air was also an issue.)...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,764
Posted By ilchymis

There's no fan included in this tent, but the...

There's no fan included in this tent, but the vent has still provided enough ventilation for small amounts of moisture to evaporate.
Forum: Commuting
04-25-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,764
Posted By ilchymis

I think a tarp would help much more than it would...

I think a tarp would help much more than it would hurt if either precipitation or morning dew are concerns. Also, don't underestimate how much damage the sun can do over long enough periods of time....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,599
Posted By ilchymis

I had a derailleur cable break on a ride after...

I had a derailleur cable break on a ride after going too long between replacing it.

Ever since then... well first of all, I've been better about maintaining my cables. But I also carry a few zip...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,057
Posted By ilchymis

Lights are a must, unless there's a 0% chance...

Lights are a must, unless there's a 0% chance you'll run across drivers or other cyclists on your route.

But there are some other considerations to take into account, aside from just having...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,389
Posted By ilchymis

If you're interested in trying clipless pedals: I...

If you're interested in trying clipless pedals: I bought Adidas Velosambas after finding them on sale for half price, and I really like them so far. I have a long-ish commute (~30 mile round trip),...
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