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Forum: Commuting
06-22-09, 06:44 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,904
Posted By kweichsel

There would be plenty of room in the Basil Mirte...

There would be plenty of room in the Basil Mirte for that. I primarily use only one bag to hold my clothes, wallet, odds and ends, etc. I take the other only if I'm planning to do shopping or bring...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,901
Posted By kweichsel

I use one of these: ...

I use one of these:
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/images/products/210214.jpg
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?cid=1001&scid=1001&pid=1127

for exactly that purpose. In...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By kweichsel

Thanks for sharing! I like seeing how mainstream...

Thanks for sharing! I like seeing how mainstream media portrays bike commuting, and that was a good article.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 940
Posted By kweichsel

+1 to the Axiom Odyssee rack. It's well built and...

+1 to the Axiom Odyssee rack. It's well built and has a light bracket (though that may interfere with fenders). I also like the looks of the sweep-back design.

The rack is insanely adjustable but...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By kweichsel

I've been using cross tires in the winter - tread...

I've been using cross tires in the winter - tread pattern similar to these:
http://static2.biketiresdirect.com/imagesProduct/mitsp1-1.jpg
(if I saw them I would have gotten them for the reflective...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By kweichsel

To me, wireless never seems worth it - another...

To me, wireless never seems worth it - another battery (or two, for cadence) to wear out, the possibility of interference from other signals and riding buddies' computers, and generally a steeper...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,904
Posted By kweichsel

I just got a pair of their "Mirte" bags and rode...

I just got a pair of their "Mirte" bags and rode with them for the first time today. It's also the first time I've used panniers (I've been using a messenger bag for the past 2 1/2 years, but am...
Forum: Charity Events
06-15-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 629
Posted By kweichsel

Smile Help us fight MS! Bike to the Breakwater - Maine August 1 and 2

I'm riding through scenic Maine this August as part of the National MS Society's "Bike to the Breakwater" ride.

Join us and help support our fight.

It's fast and easy to support us with a...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By kweichsel

... insert Clint Eastwood snarling: "Get off my...

... insert Clint Eastwood snarling: "Get off my lawn".

I think cyclocross bikes make great commuters: they can take wide or skinny tires, many have eyelets for racks and fenders, they're lighter...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By kweichsel

Actually, Harris has an internally geared 8-speed...

Actually, Harris has an internally geared 8-speed version of the Bianchi San Jose (not the Raleigh) which they all the San Jos8. Fenders, drop bars, cantilever brakes to allow for wider tire...
Forum: Northeast
04-15-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 932
Posted By kweichsel

I ride from Watertown to Boston every morning and...

I ride from Watertown to Boston every morning and use part of that trail in Cambridge. IMO, it could use serious repairs and widening. In the summer it can be a madhouse with peds, strollers, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By kweichsel

Why do you need 2 wrenches to remove the axle...

Why do you need 2 wrenches to remove the axle bolts? Are they different sizes (if so, why on earth would they need to be)? I thought 15mm was standard, but I could be wrong. If they are the same...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,445
Posted By kweichsel

I have Candys, and occasionally ride in "normal"...

I have Candys, and occasionally ride in "normal" shoes. You can definitely feel the springs, but depending on the tread of your shoes they may be good traction (for big burly treads) or provide some...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,888
Posted By kweichsel

Having purchased a set of SL-150s in October and...

Having purchased a set of SL-150s in October and destroyed them by December, I can say that they're not great in the longevity department. It's not the brackets or magnets - those are quite beefy....
Forum: Commuting
02-05-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By kweichsel

Hi-Vis yellow suit, anyone?

- Do you have to wear a suit at work, yet still want the safety of hi-vis yellow on your ride?
- No time to change at the office?

Fret no longer! Calvin Klein has a stylish new look just for...
Forum: Northeast
02-01-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By kweichsel

As Jim said, the esplanade is mobbed on the 4th....

As Jim said, the esplanade is mobbed on the 4th. If you want to avoid the crowds and have a slightly different experience, head to the esplanade on the evening of July 3rd when the Pops are...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,542
Posted By kweichsel

It took 8 years, but with the help of MassBike...

It took 8 years, but with the help of MassBike and a lot of little people like us, Massachusetts just passed a bike safety bill into law this week :beer:.

Among the items in the new law are...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-09, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Posted By kweichsel

Reelight problems?

Hi everyone,

I posted this in the lighting forum too, but thought it might gt more traffic here. Have any of you had problems with Reelights too?

I bought a set of Reelight SL-150s (the ones...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-16-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,773
Posted By kweichsel

Reelight problems?

Hi everyone,

I bought a set of Reelight SL-150s (the ones with steady light) in late September. I wanted something to keep me from being a ninja in case of total battery drain/light failure while...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-15-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,624
Posted By kweichsel

the perfect storm of darkness and uncharged...

the perfect storm of darkness and uncharged batteries (or those that lose the charge halfway home).
I thought Reelights would be the answer, but at least for me, they were a complete bust. YMMV.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-09, 10:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,542
Posted By kweichsel

That's some tough luck. If you have the time,...

That's some tough luck. If you have the time, take a court date - it can't be any worse than just paying the fine. The DA might have some sympathy, or the cop might not show up.

It just makes me...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,585
Posted By kweichsel

If you're in the Boston area, I know a shop that...

If you're in the Boston area, I know a shop that tends to have recent-model Jamis at a considerable discount. PM me if you want details.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,695
Posted By kweichsel

wow, our bikes must be distant relatives, I also...

wow, our bikes must be distant relatives, I also have yellow reflective tape on my fenders, and white SOLAS tape on my rims. Stripes of engineer-grade white tape on the frame, too. I don't have as...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,289
Posted By kweichsel

not from a commute per se, but riding my commuter...

not from a commute per se, but riding my commuter bike (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8MHza-lV1an0qwOQoiZnPg) always makes me happy.
...
Forum: Northeast
11-13-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 726
Posted By kweichsel

I solved this problem by planning routes in...

I solved this problem by planning routes in Excel. Make columns for key points, then fill in rows like this (of course it's prettier in Excel):

at mile - turn - road ---------------and...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By kweichsel

If you wear synthetic for your commute, this...

If you wear synthetic for your commute, this works pretty well. I use a PackTowl because it also dries quickly. Roll the clothes in the towel, wring, then unwrap and wring out the towel. Repeat as...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By kweichsel

for $104 I really hope you can't just take it...

for $104 I really hope you can't just take it apart at the hinges with an Allen wrench.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By kweichsel

What city do you live in or near? People on the...

What city do you live in or near? People on the forum are pretty good about sharing local knowledge on traffic conditions, routes, and LBS choices.

Are you currently biking? A good way to get in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-08, 11:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,387
Posted By kweichsel

I deal with similar intersections by taking the...

I deal with similar intersections by taking the left side of the right lane. Cars can go by to get on the highway, but you also avoid irritating people in the middle lane and merging back over.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-08, 11:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,006
Posted By kweichsel

+1 To add bike lanes that aren't in the door...

+1

To add bike lanes that aren't in the door zone, cities would have to either eliminate parking on one side of the street or widen the streets. No one wants to give up parking, and widening...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By kweichsel

I've used both helmet and eyeglass-mounted...

I've used both helmet and eyeglass-mounted mirrors, and greatly prefer the helmet mount. You can't forget it, and don't have to change it if you switch from sunglasses to regular glasses (or no...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By kweichsel

welcome to the world of bike commuting! You just...

welcome to the world of bike commuting! You just described cyclocross bikes, which have drop bars like a road bike, but can fit wider tires. They are also built to handle some abuse, and have a more...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By kweichsel

Isn't synchronicity nice? Thanks for sharing! ...

Isn't synchronicity nice? Thanks for sharing!

I too had a great riding experience today. I've had my cyclocross commuting bike for a little over a year now, but other than one day the first week I...
Forum: Northeast
11-08-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By kweichsel

I too am looking to have some fun with my 'cross...

I too am looking to have some fun with my 'cross bike off-road. Since I live near Belmont, I'm planning to try out Beaver Brook and Rock Meadow...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,390
Posted By kweichsel

For my ~6.5 mile commute: biking: 30 min in, 35...

For my ~6.5 mile commute:
biking: 30 min in, 35 min home (more traffic and I live on a hill)
bus: 40-60 min

My husband's 5 mile commute is about the same time driving and biking, but since he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,317
Posted By kweichsel

drool. I love my Rob Roy but do wish I could...

drool.
I love my Rob Roy but do wish I could run wider tires with fenders in the winter. Sounds like disc brake mounts too? If so, the Phoenix is my dream bike.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,522
Posted By kweichsel

It seems the selection varies by store. I...

It seems the selection varies by store.

I stopped by the local Target on my way home - they had the full assortment of Christmas items, including a full wall of various lights. Unfortunately, the...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-08, 06:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,798
Posted By kweichsel

:roflmao2: Here are your slide rules: ...

:roflmao2:

Here are your slide rules:
http://edbatista.typepad.com/edbatista/images/2006/08/Playground_Sign.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,065
Posted By kweichsel

That reminds me of a ride with a friend one...

That reminds me of a ride with a friend one morning -
We were rolling down a quiet residential street in Roslindale, one of Boston's *cough* "transitional" neighborhoods - not bad, just not great...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By kweichsel

The fenders currently on my 700c bike were once...

The fenders currently on my 700c bike were once on a 27". If anything, you'll have a bit of extra room or can run wider tires because the 700c's are smaller rims.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,004
Posted By kweichsel

I work with several other bike commuters, most of...

I work with several other bike commuters, most of whom ride year-round. We've even had some organized rides to off-site events. This year someone down the hall started riding to work, and has been...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,767
Posted By kweichsel

I too am interested in these too. Not only how...

I too am interested in these too. Not only how waterproof are they, but how warm? I kayak too and am looking for some gloves to do double-purpose for the warmer months. My hands get cold very easily...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,377
Posted By kweichsel

I got a pair of Resistors about a year ago....

I got a pair of Resistors about a year ago. They're everything I could hope for in a shoe cover - easy to put on, decently warm, keep the feet dry - except one thing. The toes wear out rapidly. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,554
Posted By kweichsel

I think GTALuigi...

I think GTALuigi (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=142708) was referring to Reelights (http://www.reelight.com/) which are powered by magnetic induction. You can get ones that flash with each...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,251
Posted By kweichsel

A dollar bill folded in half works great for...

A dollar bill folded in half works great for sidewall cuts and is a better multi-tasker than a tire boot. Yet another reason to carry a small amount of cash (the coins don't work as well though ;)).
Forum: Commuting
10-13-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By kweichsel

Welcome to Boston and the forums, Bonnibel! I...

Welcome to Boston and the forums, Bonnibel! I agree with other posters about finding a good used bike. It may not be exactly what you want, but as long as it fits then you can ride it around and get...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,968
Posted By kweichsel

I had a similar experience when shopping for my...

I had a similar experience when shopping for my commuter last year. I've been around bikes long enough to know what I want, and was looking for a singlespeed with eyelets for fenders. Not that...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,396
Posted By kweichsel

I always thought the evolution of Fred was: ...

I always thought the evolution of Fred was:

1. Freddy Fender
http://www.dee2records.com/catalog/images/freddy_fender_best_of_-_wasted_days_and_wasted_nights.jpg


2. Freddy Fenders...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,765
Posted By kweichsel

I've gotten white and yellow tape from StreetGlo ...

I've gotten white and yellow tape from StreetGlo (http://www.streetglo.net/reflective.tape/)- they also have black (reflects white) and a bunch of other colors. Their website is hard to navigate and...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By kweichsel

That trail looks like it should be a fun trip. ...

That trail looks like it should be a fun trip.
Here are my thoughts, FWIW.

Are you planning to commute year-round? in what types of weather? Your road bike may not be able to fit (or mount)...
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