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Forum: Commuting
07-07-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,629
Posted By djork

Well... Was she hot?

Well...

Was she hot?
Forum: Commuting
07-06-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,838
Posted By djork

What is I-like-to-bike's problem? LOL Relax, man!...

What is I-like-to-bike's problem? LOL Relax, man! You're jumping to conclusions and making wild assumptions about other posters here. I think they have a point, but I don't think it's always or 100%...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,838
Posted By djork

Some of you need to chill! I personally am not...

Some of you need to chill! I personally am not offended by some of the members stereotyping, generalizing, making observation, making connections--or whatever you wanna call it--about salmons and...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,913
Posted By djork

I got caught in a thunder and lightning storm...

I got caught in a thunder and lightning storm many months ago. I actually should have known better. It had been raining the previous night and early morning, but it cleared when I was getting ready...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,645
Posted By djork

That sucks, dirtclod! My mistake as a seller is...

That sucks, dirtclod! My mistake as a seller is that I have held items for a buyer who said he's serious only to have him flake out. I'm too nice and will try to contact the seller to inform him that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,645
Posted By djork

Very recently I was the OP's ideal buyer. I saw...

Very recently I was the OP's ideal buyer. I saw the ad, responded to it via e-mail and included my contact number. He said he'll call me the following day, as it was night when I contacted him. The...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,037
Posted By djork

Hartsu: What type of light mount do you have on...

Hartsu: What type of light mount do you have on the fork? Is it custom or can you buy one?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-12, 12:46 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,664
Posted By djork

One time I bought a pair of Oury lock-on grips...

One time I bought a pair of Oury lock-on grips from an online company that also sells on Ebay. Then for some reason all the talk about supporting your LBS I read about every now and then here and...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,037
Posted By djork

DVC45: That's a big seat post rack/bag thing you...

DVC45: That's a big seat post rack/bag thing you have. Doesn't it put lateral stress on the seat post or the seat tube? Nice bike, btw.
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 01:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,990
Posted By djork

Pubrider, how wide were the Michelin tires? I...

Pubrider, how wide were the Michelin tires? I actually plan to swap out the 700x28c Kojaks with Michelin City (w/ reflective sidewalls), but am undecided about size. I don't know if 700x40c is too...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-12, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,990
Posted By djork

Anyone commute on a Cannondale Bad Boy?

Seriously thinking about buying the BB9 non-suspension model. I have a set of 29er Bontrager SS wheels that I want to put in so I can use wider tires. I also want to go SS. But how wide can I go? I'm...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By djork

This is why I hate 4-way stops. When a car that...

This is why I hate 4-way stops. When a car that stopped first lets me go, it disrupts the cosmic order of things. I too have altered my route to avoid 4-way stops. Btw, I do appreciate the courtesy,...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,784
Posted By djork

I drive a first-gen Honda Insight that gets...

I drive a first-gen Honda Insight that gets stellar mileage, so I don't really save much money riding :P To save a gallon worth of gas I'd have to ride at least 55 miles :P I try to ride as much as...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-12, 11:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,784
Posted By djork

We commuters have an advantage

When gas prices go up, as they're going up right now, we are prepared to take alternative transportation such as bycycling. For those who aren't "hardcore" everyday commuters (like me), it'll be easy...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By djork

Thanks for the help, Adam. If it's not any...

Thanks for the help, Adam. If it's not any trouble, a close up of the rear drop-outs would be nice. I was wondering if you used a cro-mo or an aluminum fork. How does steel fork work with AL frame?...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By djork

Thanks, AdamDZ! Exactly what I wanted to...

Thanks, AdamDZ! Exactly what I wanted to hear--wait, no, must resist! Yes, the double-butted black mtn frame is what I was looking at. Right now Nashbar has it for $99, but I'm hoping for a...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-12, 02:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By djork

Nashbar double-butted AL black frame

I shouldn't be doing this, but I'm itching for a new project. I came across Nashbar's BLACK frame, and based on the reviews, it seems to be of excellent quality for the price. My main question is...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,504
Posted By djork

Yep! First-gen Insight. I fill up gas every 1-2...

Yep! First-gen Insight. I fill up gas every 1-2 months. I average high 50s to low 60s per tank, and this is the auto version. The manual gets ridiculous miles.
Forum: Commuting
02-08-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,510
Posted By djork

Fair weather commuter here! Whew, I guess I'm not...

Fair weather commuter here! Whew, I guess I'm not alone. As some have said, rain doesn't bother me, it's just cold rain and getting drenched. I got caught in a thunderstorm a few months back. It was...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,504
Posted By djork

I have a car that gets around 55-60mpg average....

I have a car that gets around 55-60mpg average. So I don't save much money!
Forum: Commuting
02-08-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By djork

Can we also include Ebay scores? I just scored a...

Can we also include Ebay scores? I just scored a NEW Axiom Ring Shopper pannier/bag for $10.50! I've been looking for a grocery pannier for my commuter, the type that fits a grocery brown bag and can...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,995
Posted By djork

JsDavis, I'm not saying my bike leans over or...

JsDavis, I'm not saying my bike leans over or falls when I park it, though I suppose if I used the wavy racks there may be a likelihood that it may tip over. I mostly park by signs posts, and I've...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By djork

Erg79, yep. They're ideal for one bike, but not...

Erg79, yep. They're ideal for one bike, but not always two. Sometimes people aren't smart and don't face their bike opposite the other bike that's already parked so that the handlebars don't get in...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,995
Posted By djork

I hate those squiggly bike racks that looks...

I hate those squiggly bike racks that looks something like this: mmm

The racks I see around town are usually away from line of sight, occupied, or just doesn't work with my bike. Seems the most...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By djork

Forgot to mention that the U rack was positioned...

Forgot to mention that the U rack was positioned next to the building in such a way that it is parallel to the wall and two bikes are forced to park alongside it, thus each bike taking up two legs of...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By djork

I admit, I hate locking my to a public rack

and prefer locking it to a sign post or some other post that is in a more visible place, is safe for my bike, and is not obstructive to pedestrians or cars. But today I was doing some shopping by...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,904
Posted By djork

Also to add, I don't have a road bike and really...

Also to add, I don't have a road bike and really don't plan on getting one anytime soon and I dislike hybrid bikes, so all my bikes are mtn bikes because I like mtn biking, but also I can't imagine...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,904
Posted By djork

I have a FS that I have ridden to work on few...

I have a FS that I have ridden to work on few times. It's always a treat because I rarely ride it except on the trails. It is nice when I ride it to work. So plush, but as others have said, it is...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 11,526
Posted By djork

Guilty as well! I want to ride a coooool bike!...

Guilty as well! I want to ride a coooool bike! Even my "beater" bikes gotta look coool.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 11,526
Posted By djork

I meow at cats when I see them. It's something I...

I meow at cats when I see them. It's something I gotta do.

I don't bark at dogs though. Then people would think I is crazy.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-11, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,137
Posted By djork

Steely Dan, please, tell us more about that big...

Steely Dan, please, tell us more about that big find! Were you a bit paranoid about picking up considering it was in gang territory? Did you run for home after that? Did you consider turning ito to...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 152,561
Posted By djork

Sometimes last week I saw a bra on the road while...

Sometimes last week I saw a bra on the road while riding to work.

No, I didn't pick it up...

No, it wasn't a Victoria Secret type of bra either.

Think it might have fallen off someone's...
Forum: Commuting
12-21-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By djork

Commuting/riding around town during the holidays

Seems a bit more dangerous, what with all the stress and people going crazy in their cars. Sorta noticed this today when I went to drop off some toys at the FD. On my way back I passed through an...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By djork

Nice! Reminds me of my FREE bike that turned out...

Nice! Reminds me of my FREE bike that turned out into a $200+ bike!

You have more pics of the frame? What size did they have it in? Man, $25? Wait--must resist! Btw, is this the LBS-quality...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 914
Posted By djork

Pffft, try avacados here in SoCal! Just kidding!...

Pffft, try avacados here in SoCal! Just kidding! They're not really a threat to cyclists unless you don't watch where you're going. Still, not many avacado trees grow on the side of streets.

We...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,768
Posted By djork

For me, what makes a spot seem like it's mine is...

For me, what makes a spot seem like it's mine is the fact that I know no one ever parks there or wouldn't bother to park there. So it's sort of a surprise when someone does! My spots are away from...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,768
Posted By djork

I have my "own" spot at certain stores I visit....

I have my "own" spot at certain stores I visit. When I see it taken I'm like that's my spot even though I know it's not. I have back-up spots just for those situations. I rarely park my bike in the...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-11, 08:41 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 152,561
Posted By djork

Not strange, but I realize some of the post of...

Not strange, but I realize some of the post of things people have found are not strange, so I guess it's safe to post my find without disappointing readers. I think it was this Halloween on my way...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,782
Posted By djork

DrJerry: Check Ebay. It's sold there. A few weeks...

DrJerry: Check Ebay. It's sold there. A few weeks back seller had a sale on them. Should have bought one. Now they're like $3. Anyway, think it's sold out of Los Angeles.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,104
Posted By djork

imi, I noticed you're from Gothenburg, Sweden....

imi, I noticed you're from Gothenburg, Sweden. You into the Gothenburg metal scene? And by metal I mean Swedish death metal!
Forum: Commuting
10-31-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 778
Posted By djork

Update: WARNING! DO NOT USE GREEN TIRE...

Update:

WARNING! DO NOT USE GREEN TIRE BIKE unless you are willing to risk waiting about a month or more with no status updates...have no one answer the phone or e-mail and have no one reply to...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 778
Posted By djork

Go to mtbr.com under "Where are the best...

Go to mtbr.com under "Where are the best deals"...you will see a thread about this company. I've ordered on 10/2 and 10/3 and still have not received anything. No one picks up the phone and two...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,330
Posted By djork

I've noticed that well-off people selling bikes...

I've noticed that well-off people selling bikes on CL tend to sell nice bikes for fairly cheap price. Looks like they just need the space rather than the money. And the bikes are rarely used, to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-11, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,761
Posted By djork

I tried pliers on the part that the bolt screws...

I tried pliers on the part that the bolt screws into. Held it with pliers and used an allen wrench to unscrew the bolt. Worked.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,044
Posted By djork

NEVER! Common courtesy says NO! I'd be ticked if...

NEVER! Common courtesy says NO! I'd be ticked if anyone touched or leaned on my car, whether at a light or when parked. It annoys me when I see people lean on other people's parked car while talking....
Forum: Commuting
09-10-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,161
Posted By djork

Anyone mount their smartphone to their bike handlebar?

I recently joined the 21st century and got a smartphone (Samsung Captivate--free with 2 year upgrade). The other day I downloaded mytracks app (free) and did a test run to the store. It was pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-11, 12:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,296
Posted By djork

I wonder if some people (as in guys) wear women's...

I wonder if some people (as in guys) wear women's silk panties...okay, fess up!

I'd imagine it to feel silky smooth.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By djork

Need recommendations for helmet cam!

After reading posts about using helmet cams to record idiots throwing things, bad drivers, or just your commute, I'm now wanting to get one and see just how my commute looks like on video. I've...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,558
Posted By djork

This reminds me of something I saw a year or two...

This reminds me of something I saw a year or two ago. I was riding my bike and it was getting a bit dark. I come to a red light and I see a hipster-looking guy riding a nice, fancy Specialized road...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,556
Posted By djork

My dedicated city bike is rolling on Slime tubes....

My dedicated city bike is rolling on Slime tubes. I also have Michelin CiTY tires with kevlar protection.

A few years back I got some thorn-resistant tubes and quickly got rid of them. Heavy!
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