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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 107,673
Posted By Ember

Ah, that's what I though. At least it's not a...

Ah, that's what I though. At least it's not a total POS. And it's not too hard to work on, the only thing that's thrown me for a loop is the lack of cable stops (wtf). Oh well, I'm having fun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 107,673
Posted By Ember

Sears-Roebuck Bicycles - Gem or Junk?

About a week ago I noticed one of my neighbors had put a bicycle next to their garbage can on trash day. Being the bicycle enthusiast I am, I decided to take the bike to see if it was worth fixing....
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,310
Posted By Ember

The Salsa Casseroll fits all your criteria except...

The Salsa Casseroll fits all your criteria except for the price at $1200. I have one and it's a beautiful bike, so if you decide to go above your $700 limit definitely check it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
Posted By Ember

These are the same ones, right?...

These are the same ones, right? http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Mountain-Bicycle-Threaded/dp/B001CJZ0Q2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315678851&sr=8-2

I'd rather get them from Amazon, 'cause I've got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
Posted By Ember

Which brake pads to use?

I have a Salsa Casseroll (http://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/) and I was looking to replace the brake pads. Now, I'm not really mechanically inclined so I was kind of flying blind when I bought...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-11, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 836
Posted By Ember

Another thing to look out for is critters. I've...

Another thing to look out for is critters. I've taken to going out for recreational rides at dusk (because it's cooler than during the day) and I've had quite a few encounters with animals. I almost...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Ember

If you want to fork out the cash, Arkel...

If you want to fork out the cash, Arkel (http://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categories/laptop-bicycle-pannier.html) panniers are pretty awesome. I have a Commuter and it can fit a surprising amount of...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,129
Posted By Ember

Get a "lady's" (step through) bike. That's what...

Get a "lady's" (step through) bike. That's what they were made for, so you could ride a bike in a skirt or dress and still be modest.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,150
Posted By Ember

There are bikes that already have a third (or...

There are bikes that already have a third (or more) set of braze-ons. They're mostly touring and rando bikes.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-11, 11:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,146
Posted By Ember

Salsa Casseroll or Vaya. Masi has a few...

Salsa Casseroll or Vaya.

Masi has a few steel bikes that would work for commuting like the Speciale Randonneur and the Speciale CX.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,920
Posted By Ember

Yeah, I'm not so sure about spending so much...

Yeah, I'm not so sure about spending so much money on jeans meant for cycling. I usually wear denim when I ride because of commuting and running errands. I had been wearing a pair of denim capris...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-11, 03:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,732
Posted By Ember

Just chiming in to recommend the Salsa Casseroll....

Just chiming in to recommend the Salsa Casseroll. It's a little more expensive at $1200, but it's pretty similar to the CC except it has integrated shifters rather than bar ends. I have one and I...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,568
Posted By Ember

Nope, but I have been called a "f*ckass" and had...

Nope, but I have been called a "f*ckass" and had my "man-purse" made fun of. But if someone wants to mistake me for a man when I'm riding alone at night, I'm fine with that.
Forum: Commuting
05-20-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,387
Posted By Ember

No! Drink the Salsa flavored kool-aid, you...

No!

Drink the Salsa flavored kool-aid, you won't regret it!
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,880
Posted By Ember

I've taken to wearing capris since I got my new...

I've taken to wearing capris since I got my new bike that doesn't have a chain guard like my other bikes did. The cuff is right around my widest part of my calf so it doesn't get caught on my bottle...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,575
Posted By Ember

Since you already have the El Mariachi, I'd get...

Since you already have the El Mariachi, I'd get the Casseroll. The Vaya is heavier than the Casseroll because it's designed for loaded touring, while the Casseroll is more road bikey. Another thing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ember

I got it. I undid the stays and put the eyelets...

I got it. I undid the stays and put the eyelets on, then I took a step back and realized that the rack sits reeeeally far back, farther back than the racks on my other bikes. Like, the stays are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ember

The thing is, I can't have the rack bolted down...

The thing is, I can't have the rack bolted down at the eyelets until I have the stays clamped in the place I need them. There are screws that I can't reach that tighten around the stays that I need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ember

Trouble with a rear rack

So I bought a new bike last week, a Salsa Casseroll. I need a rack for it so I ordered one online, a Civia Market/Hyland rack in silver. Well, I can't seem to get it on. The rack didn't really come...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By Ember

'Sup other new Salsa Casseroll Buddy :thumb: ...

'Sup other new Salsa Casseroll Buddy :thumb:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j405/Bakfoon/IMAG0082.jpg

ps. You should get VO hammered aluminum fenders, they look the best ;D
Forum: Commuting
03-23-11, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,010
Posted By Ember

omg my new Salsa Casseroll *drool* ...

omg my new Salsa Casseroll *drool*

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j405/Bakfoon/IMAG0082.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j405/Bakfoon/IMAG0083.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By Ember

The Salsa Casseroll comes stock with a front rack...

The Salsa Casseroll comes stock with a front rack that attaches on the front canti breaks.

Here's some pics: http://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-13-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,811
Posted By Ember

I work at a grocery store and I managed to get...

I work at a grocery store and I managed to get them to install racks at all their stores around the city. I just emailed corporate (I think it helped that corporate was actually in my city) and month...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-11, 04:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

It's closer to the new baseball stadium than the...

It's closer to the new baseball stadium than the Qwest Center. I can't remember if there are any other shops around there, haha.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

I've never been to Olympia Cycles, but I know...

I've never been to Olympia Cycles, but I know it's there. I'll be going there to check out the Bianchi Volpe as well as their Raleigh bikes (I spied a couple that I would like to look at too). I...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

Incredibly so. I can't imagine using a SS or...

Incredibly so. I can't imagine using a SS or fixie here. The bike that I first used when I started commuting was a 5-speed Schwinn Collegiate and it wouldn't shift the lowest and highest gears. I had...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

Haha, I think I've fallen in love with that...

Haha, I think I've fallen in love with that Bianchi Volpe. :love: I looove that cream color. That one is definitely on my list. Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I really appreciate it. :3
Forum: Commuting
02-09-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

Whatever it takes, although I would like to keep...

Whatever it takes, although I would like to keep it under 2k. I'd be willing to shell out the $1900+ for the Civia Bryant if I liked that one the best.
Forum: Commuting
02-09-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

Thanks for bringing that Bianchi up, I didn't...

Thanks for bringing that Bianchi up, I didn't even think to look for a Bianchi dealer. I found one and now I have another bike on my list :3 And I will most definitely be testing these bikes, but...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,929
Posted By Ember

Drop bar commuter bikes

So I've been thinking of buying my next bike soon, maybe in early summer as a present for commuting all through winter. ;3 Right now I have a Trek Allant, and it's a very nice commuter bike for $500,...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-10, 12:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,228
Posted By Ember

Ugh, the cycling infrastructure in my city sucks...

Ugh, the cycling infrastructure in my city sucks donkey balls. Omaha, NE is terrible for cycling. There are a couple big trails, but ALL of them run north/south. The one closest to my house, the...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,727
Posted By Ember

I have a Serius Ultra Clava ...

I have a Serius Ultra Clava

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018BJTMK/ref=oss_product

This clava has worked for me from 40 to at least 9 degrees. You can move the face covering down when you...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-10, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 662
Posted By Ember

It looks like people are driving with their eyes...

It looks like people are driving with their eyes closed, jeezus. Did you see that one where the car sloooowly bumped into the ped? I... just don't understand, don't they have stop signs and traffic...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-10-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,444
Posted By Ember

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j405/Bakfoon/I...

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j405/Bakfoon/IMAG0014.jpg

Kona Hahanna; schwalb marathon winters, PB fenders, Topeak super tourist rack, and brand new koolstop brake pads.

Now I'm just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ember

Welp, I lowered the yoke and tried to readjust...

Welp, I lowered the yoke and tried to readjust the brake cable, but the rear wheel is out of true and rubs the brake pads. Off to the bike shop I guess~
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ember

How do you do this? I tried to find some...

How do you do this? I tried to find some instructions online but I didn't find anything. D:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ember

It's not going to break is it? I'm a little...

It's not going to break is it? I'm a little afraid of it snapping. D:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ember

Brakes and racks

(I decided to start another thread, I hope no one minds >__> )

So I was able to get the rack and fenders on my bike, but now the rear brake is rubbing on the rack's arm thingies. The bike is a '95...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,661
Posted By Ember

Rack and fenders, but one eyelet

I'm putting together my winter commuter and finally got my rack and fenders in the mail. However, I'm having trouble with the rear fender and the rack. There is only one eyelet and neither of the...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,994
Posted By Ember

I'm going to recommend the Arkel "urban" bags....

I'm going to recommend the Arkel "urban" bags. They have several different kinds, but the Commuter is the one with a shoulder strap. I have one and it is awesome.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,761
Posted By Ember

When I'm on a MUP I don't bother to yell "on your...

When I'm on a MUP I don't bother to yell "on your left!" or anything like that. Most of the time the runners/walkers have headphones in and wouldn't be able to hear me anyway. When passing I slow...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-10, 01:11 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 86,802
Posted By Ember

I think I'll just send a thank you email, I'm not...

I think I'll just send a thank you email, I'm not sure what else I could do, besides continuing to show up for work of course ;D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-10, 12:16 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 86,802
Posted By Ember

I did something that I think is pretty important....

I did something that I think is pretty important. I work for at a grocery store and I commute to work. I have noticed, in the time that I have been working there, that there are several regular...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Ember

Wow, The Commuter is exactly what I need, and the...

Wow, The Commuter is exactly what I need, and the laptop pouch is just big enough to fit my laptop even! The only thing keeping me from grabbing my credit card is the price. $168 is a lot of money......
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Ember

Quest for the perfect pannier

I can't seem to find the right panniers for me. Basically I need something for school; several textbooks as well as my (fairly large) laptop. At first I was looking for a single pannier that can be...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-10, 02:29 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,010
Posted By Ember

Another Omaha commuter?! What's your route?...

Another Omaha commuter?! What's your route? Perhaps I've seen you before. :3

Anyway, I just bought a new bike yesterday, it's sooo much better than my old bike.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,606
Posted By Ember

Some one said something mean to me today. ;____; ...

Some one said something mean to me today. ;____;

I was riding home after work, and I pulled up to a stop sign right before a car, I decided to go first (prolly should have waited *shrug*). They...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,554
Posted By Ember

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/ShiningMyu...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/ShiningMyuu/schwinn.jpg

This is my Women's Schwinn Collegiate. This picture doesn't include the rack, I put it on after I took this picture. This bike...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 937
Posted By Ember

I was wondering why all those people were giving...

I was wondering why all those people were giving the biker a high five until I realized that they were hailing cabs. Can't tell that I don't live in a big city, can ya?

Hilarious video XD
Forum: Commuting
09-25-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,606
Posted By Ember

Well, I figure I might as well post about this...

Well, I figure I might as well post about this week's happenings.

My sister drops me and my bike off at my college because it's early in the morning and we need to be at schools at similar times...
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