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Forum: Commuting
03-06-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Pretty sure I've posted in this thread already,...

Pretty sure I've posted in this thread already, but time for an updated set of pics.. I've changed panniers and added a few little toys. Here's my commuter.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Last Friday as I was commuting home in some...

Last Friday as I was commuting home in some decent snow after a morning storm, I was taking my merry old time and this 75 year old guy has his front bumper almost attached to my rear tire. No...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Believe it or not there isn't... (well isn't a...

Believe it or not there isn't... (well isn't a reasonable one for me without having an MTB lol). I've already got a 50 minute commute each way. It would tack on 20-30 minutes*each way* if I had to...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,818
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Nice Set-Up!

Nice Set-Up!
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-23-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Thats part of what makes the Toronto cycling...

Thats part of what makes the Toronto cycling scene interesting! All those old pieced together bikes that have been stolen, sold, stolen, sold and rebuilt 15 times over. I love looking at the bikes...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

This thread should be stickied! haha. My...

This thread should be stickied! haha.

My commute today was total win! Just perfect out, and with the new panniers I no longer have to bungee cord a bunch of crap up on my rack. 75 km this week...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-23-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By Voxxy Brown

In fact... I have a thread in the commuting forum...

In fact... I have a thread in the commuting forum that illustrates (with photos), my commute.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?412626-My-morning-commute...%28Pics%29

Hopefully that...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,102
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Cops stopped to ticket someone in the bike lane,...

Cops stopped to ticket someone in the bike lane, and not only am I forced to join busy traffic to go around, I'm near-doored when the cop doesn't bother looking as he gets out. On the bright side,...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-23-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By Voxxy Brown

It's not that bad. lol. There are bike lanes and...

It's not that bad. lol. There are bike lanes and a pretty decenty grid-layout that will keep you away from big traffic, and it's getting better and better. I love commuting here.. I'm lucky...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-23-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Mattys.. I've lived in the hammer my whole...

Mattys..

I've lived in the hammer my whole life. It's a filthy lunch bucket town with a punk rock feel and I love it for what it is! Don't listen to the haters. You live about 5 minutes away...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Wow, an old thread resurrected. Yeah,...

Wow, an old thread resurrected.

Yeah, that's them.
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-21-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,892
Posted By Voxxy Brown

The bikes seemed pretty decent there when I was...

The bikes seemed pretty decent there when I was in last week. But I'll agree with the value thing. I didn't see anything on the price tag that would get me to buy one from there. I got my Trek 7.5...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,027
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Man, I can just stay home and shave them without...

Man, I can just stay home and shave them without the rest of the hassle. :D

Nah, I know I gotta take care of it eventually.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,027
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I'm 34 with 3 kids. I do not even want to think...

I'm 34 with 3 kids. I do not even want to think of this. I'm a bit wimp and I know it's impending. lol
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,332
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Right in my office beside my desk.

Right in my office beside my desk.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,429
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Commute was awesome today. 22km, sunny and warm...

Commute was awesome today. 22km, sunny and warm enough for a t-shirt, and my wife sent my 9 year old to meet me at the end of the street and I took him to the park.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Yeah, I must say, today I was hating pedestrians....

Yeah, I must say, today I was hating pedestrians. They totally suck. I almost got taken out by some rapper kid with his ipod on stepping out into the bike lane to j-walk without looking as I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,364
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I try and keep my routes away from the big...

I try and keep my routes away from the big streets where people are in a big rush to get somewhere. People in a rush trying to get from point A/B can be sometimes angry at something in their path. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Voxxy Brown

So, having said that.. IMO.. You are not a cager.

So, having said that.. IMO.. You are not a cager.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I'm personally not really into exclusive...

I'm personally not really into exclusive terminology like "cager". I've ridden my bike 50 km in the past 2 days.. But you know what, I came home and took my family of 5 out in our vehicle and passed...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Scoatw.. I love your set-up. It's like a swiss...

Scoatw.. I love your set-up. It's like a swiss army bike.. Makes me think my bike (shown on previous page) looks a little too boring .
Forum: Commuting
04-17-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Here's my Trek FX 7.5.. Added rack, fenders,...

Here's my Trek FX 7.5.. Added rack, fenders, computer, continental touring tires, mirror and new seat. It's my baby.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb139/Voxvendor/Picture.jpg
Forum: Commuting
04-15-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,587
Posted By Voxxy Brown

That cargo bike is amazing. Well, they are ALL...

That cargo bike is amazing. Well, they are ALL amazing. I am part owner of a weld/fabrication shop and that is top notch craftsmanship, I must say and I'm the worst critic of shoddy...
Forum: Eastern Canada
05-05-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,820
Posted By Voxxy Brown

My favorite local shop is Main Cycle, which is...

My favorite local shop is Main Cycle, which is around Kenilworth and Main st, in east Hamilton. New World out on plains road in Burlington is good too.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-08, 07:32 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,565
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I have one Trek 7.5 FX

I have one Trek 7.5 FX
Forum: Commuting
05-03-08, 05:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I just roll the bike of the trough on the stairs....

I just roll the bike of the trough on the stairs. It's easier than it looks.. Takes me about 5-7 minutes to get up them.
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,934
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Or, they were like.... "Look at that person...

Or, they were like.... "Look at that person paying 25C for the air we breathe... CRAZY!!!" :p:D
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,934
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Not really. No one looks at me. If anything I...

Not really. No one looks at me. If anything I often feel ignored. Are you a girl? Maybe thats it. LOL
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

When I posted that I was thinking about if my...

When I posted that I was thinking about if my commute was down Queen St. West or College St. or something like that. I could do some people watching and stop at a little cafe on the way to work, and...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

It's kinda funny to me.. I think we get jaded by...

It's kinda funny to me.. I think we get jaded by our commutes. For instance, I don't think my commute is that great. It could be worse for sure... but I've got to deal with those stairs and that...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 07:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Thanks everyone for checking my commute pics out....

Thanks everyone for checking my commute pics out. :)
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Actually, we're pretty busy.. I was just kind of...

Actually, we're pretty busy.. I was just kind of making a joke about being lazy. My job is pretty sporadic.. I'll be so busy I can't breathe for 2 hours and then get an hour of nothing, then then...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I might ask santa for a full-on road machine. :)

I might ask santa for a full-on road machine. :)
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I originally planned to keep it for that exact...

I originally planned to keep it for that exact purpose.. But, for a few reasons, I'm getting rid of it...

a) I broke down when a friend said "That old schwinn of yours would be perfect for me to...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Voxxy Brown

New Bike Tomorrow!

Getting my Trek 7.5 FX tommorow. Can't wait. Gonna miss my schwinn... It kinda sucked, but it was there for me and was cheap, so we kinda have history.lol I used to have a great bike.. A marin...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,255
Posted By Voxxy Brown

It's still a big assumption.. Maybe they weren't...

It's still a big assumption.. Maybe they weren't jealous. Maybe they were like "Wow, I'm glad I don't have to ride one of those every day, even if I do hit a traffic jam here and there". :p

I...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,255
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Just to be clear, I'm an old cyclist, new forum...

Just to be clear, I'm an old cyclist, new forum user. :D:p

But, yeah I'm suprised a bit here. I thought you bikers were all granola loving, free love types. I didn't expect to see so much...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,255
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Yeah, theres alot of snobbery around here I've...

Yeah, theres alot of snobbery around here I've noticed. As a new user, I'm kinda suprised and a bit dissapointed. I don't know if our mantra is supposed to be bikes against cars. Aren't we...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-30-08, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,118
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Maybe they can. You could start a...

Maybe they can.

You could start a petition, or at the very minimum get in touch with GO through phone and email, and even contact a few local papers and create a story about them not having...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

heh, I didn't even think of it... I have a...

heh, I didn't even think of it... I have a Schwinn comfort bike that I bought at Canadian tire for $250. It's actually been a great bike to me for a starter bike, but the components suck and I've...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Thats cool.. If you map wentworth st. in hamilton...

Thats cool.. If you map wentworth st. in hamilton you can pick the trail up from the southern most end of that at the base of the escarpment.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,305
Posted By Voxxy Brown

I take a different route everyday. I live...

I take a different route everyday. I live basically diagonally through the city from my workplace with alot of side streets, so I zig-zag through alot of streets, and often just grab a different turn...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,108
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Just keep at it, and don't give up if the first...

Just keep at it, and don't give up if the first week sucks. The first year I started commuting, I got on the bike, and didn't realize my seat was low, and it was that first week period where all the...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,945
Posted By Voxxy Brown

My answer would be.. "Because I like to ride my...

My answer would be.. "Because I like to ride my bike". See, It's easy for them to argue with gas prices, and car ownership pro rated mathematics, and weather, and etc... But, they can't really argue...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Yeah, mostly stainless and alum. Of course, I...

Yeah, mostly stainless and alum. Of course, I don't do any of that. I'm an office geek. :D

You play music? (Just guessing by your name). I'm a drummer and have a studio in my house.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

They're great.. It's like a mini-triathalon. It's...

They're great.. It's like a mini-triathalon. It's a nice stretch for the legs after doing the biking motion for a while.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

"QUOTE> Looks like a nice trip. Thanks for...

"QUOTE> Looks like a nice trip. Thanks for posting the pics. Do you ever get the inclination to ride down those steps?"


I've tobogganed down them drunk before, when I was young and...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 09:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

Yeah, you just roll it down beside you while you...

Yeah, you just roll it down beside you while you walk down.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb139/Voxvendor...

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb139/Voxvendor/bike11.jpg
At the bottom looking up. Wow, that was fun!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb139/Voxvendor/bike12.jpg
Shortcut!...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,074
Posted By Voxxy Brown

My morning commute...(Pics)

New around here.. Thought I would introduce myself by showing my daily commute. Took these this morning....
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb139/Voxvendor/bike1.jpg
From the porch about to...
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