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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-12-11, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By despoke

Low lumen light mode suits me fine

Every rider has specific needs, likes, dislikes when it comes to lights. For many the more lumens the better.

Me, I do 80% of my riding in early morning on big city streets illuminated for the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By despoke

Planet Bike Beamer 5. Excellent flashing light....

Planet Bike Beamer 5. Excellent flashing light. Highly visible to motorists. 100 hours, according to manufactuer, on 2 AA batteries . Comes with very sturdy handlebar mount. About $30
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,980
Posted By despoke

Handlebar: Planet Bike Beamer 5 Helmet...

Handlebar: Planet Bike Beamer 5
Helmet Serengetti Cree 160 lumen. Fenix LD25 varying modes depending on weather and speed.
Rear Helmet: Planet Bike Superflash
Seatpost: Planet Bike Superflash...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,204
Posted By despoke

I know what you mean. I too feel safer riding in...

I know what you mean. I too feel safer riding in darkness. I have a Planet Bike Beamer 5 blinkie on my handlebar and a Fenix LD25 mounted on my helmet. I like the idea of a light following my line...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-29-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,853
Posted By despoke

I've had my J&G rain jacket for about 3 years. ...

I've had my J&G rain jacket for about 3 years. It still looks good as new. I also have the J&G touring shorts and helmet cover. Well made (in Oregon) cycling clothing and reasonably priced.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By despoke

looking for a headband flashight holder that fits my helmet cover

I like the Fenix headband but my lights are wider in diameter than their 18 to 22 holders.
I really prefer a light on my helmet rather than mounted on the handlebar.
Don't know much about the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By despoke

Functional cheap helmet mount for flashlight that costs next to nothing

I ride daily in the dark and like having my floody flashlight (lots of peripheral visibility (be seen) to oncomming left turning, and intersecting motorists) mounted on my helmet as it follows my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,452
Posted By despoke

I am sure the Blackburn product is good if you...

I am sure the Blackburn product is good if you say so and is probably the best light for side visibility if that is your feeling about it.
However I doubt I will ever purchase the Blackburn light...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,742
Posted By despoke

For about 4 years now I have been using the...

For about 4 years now I have been using the Photon Freedom Fusion led headlamp from LRI. I wore it ....where else ....on my forehead with my helmet and it worked fine with no complaints. As far as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-11, 02:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,452
Posted By despoke

Planet Bike Super Blinky.. good visibility day or...

Planet Bike Super Blinky.. good visibility day or night
Forum: Touring
06-28-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By despoke

Couldn't agree more on the Michelin City Tires. ...

Couldn't agree more on the Michelin City Tires. Have em on my Gary Fisher with no flats. just put 26 x 1.85's on my Hardrock hardtail in preparation for a 7 day tour next month.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By despoke

A Raleigh caught my eye

Last weekend I was having a coffee outside at a restaurant when a young lady rode up and parked her bike nearby.
It was a Raleigh and I was so taken with it that I had to take a closer look. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,513
Posted By despoke

I just replaced knobby tires on my MTB with...

I just replaced knobby tires on my MTB with Michelin City Tires (slicks). I got the 26 x 1.85 size. I read the Finland report on wider tires being having less resistance and that made me happy. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,890
Posted By despoke

Universal Cycles: Lowest price I found on...

Universal Cycles: Lowest price I found on Michelin City Tires along with low shipping rates.I got the tires day after ordering.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By despoke

I have a 2010 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc. ...

I have a 2010 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc. The Fast Trak LK sport tires (26 x 2) that came with it IMHO are not bad on both pavement and trails with the reduced knob height but I preferred to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,471
Posted By despoke

I would move to the sidewalk, dismount and walk...

I would move to the sidewalk, dismount and walk the bike across the intersection
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By despoke

Being seen

I ride my bike every day of the week year round. I ride mostly in morning hours and most of the time in darkness.
I am continually amazed seeing other cyclists going down the street with no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,350
Posted By despoke

I'm a 76 year old guy who came down with severe...

I'm a 76 year old guy who came down with severe arthritic pain in my right knee about 6 years ago. I had on and off pain for a few years before that but not to the extent that it kept me from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 876
Posted By despoke

Go for it. Chances are you'll become hooked and...

Go for it. Chances are you'll become hooked and all the kings horses and all the kings men will not be able to keep you from being a participant in the next bike fest.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,024
Posted By despoke

What timely and very helpful information. Was...

What timely and very helpful information.
Was thinking about heading to Portland for a weekend of bike riding on some of the city's bike trails had wondered about the bikes-in-a-motel thing.
Thanks...
Forum: Introductions
05-15-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 176
Posted By despoke

Good morning from Seattle

I joined up a while back but have never got around to introducing myself.
I ride every day of the week year round ..about 60 miles a week..am a sr. citizen and have a heavy Gary Fisher Solstice...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-07-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,041
Posted By despoke

I rode the Iron Horse Trail one afternoon last...

I rode the Iron Horse Trail one afternoon last August on a weekday (very few riders-hikers) at the trailhead at the park on the west side. I didn't make it to the tunnel but I found the ride very...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,070
Posted By despoke

You might be interested in the J&G Wind Jacket...

You might be interested in the J&G Wind Jacket not as pricey as the Showers apparel. I live in Seattle where it rains and I wasn't looking for a gore tex waterproof type jacket for cycling I just...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,110
Posted By despoke

I put them on my hybrid a couple of years ago and...

I put them on my hybrid a couple of years ago and really like them. I do mostly urban riding and these tires handle glass, potholes etc very nicely..a bit harder ride but it is a tradeoff for faster...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By despoke

headlight strategy that works for me

I live in a neighborhood of busy streets in Seattle. I do most of my riding early in the day (4:30am to 5:30am) when trafffic is very light but the danger factor still exists with pre occupied cell...
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