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Forum: Commuting
04-20-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By El Duderino X

Okay, first time around I received a prescription...

Okay, first time around I received a prescription for 30 tabs of Betahistine, 16mg. One tablet twice daily increase to three as needed if tolerated. The second time was Teva-Betahistine (same thing,...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-15, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By El Duderino X

Hi BobbyG, That reads like a hypotension...

Hi BobbyG,

That reads like a hypotension trifecta.
Part of what you're describing sounds like orthostatic hypotension. Dizziness or loss of balance caused by a drop in blood pressure when...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-15, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By El Duderino X

Hi Tom, Between 2012 and 2014 I got knocked...

Hi Tom,

Between 2012 and 2014 I got knocked down twice by vestibular dysfunction caused by a viral infection. Both times it came on ridiculously fast. I knew it wasn't a stroke (several years...
09-10-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,286
Posted By El Duderino X

Decisions, decisions... What to do with old BionX P350?

So, I have an ebike, a Tidalforce frame with a BionX P350 (2007 vintage) kit on it. I never ride it anymore and even if I did ride it more often there's the minor issue of the battery no longer...
Forum: Commuting
12-25-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,949
Posted By El Duderino X

I have an old Axiom with a removable hood that is...

I have an old Axiom with a removable hood that is pretty good. Never did use the hood much unless I was hoofin' it. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-13, 04:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,833
Posted By El Duderino X

I've been enjoying these Sennheiser PMX 680...

I've been enjoying these Sennheiser PMX 680 "Sports Headphones" (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PMX-680-Sports-Headphones/dp/B0034L3G8U/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377858249&sr=1-8) for...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By El Duderino X

Unscrews with a hex key. I don't remember what...

Unscrews with a hex key. I don't remember what size but it's pretty standard on any bike multi-tool.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By El Duderino X

I love(d) my Ergon PC2s in every regard with one...

I love(d) my Ergon PC2s in every regard with one exception: bushing failure. the right pedal developed a little lateral play after about six months. Be sure to remove the end caps and check your PC2s...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By El Duderino X

Hi, I'm 207lbs and replaced my stock wheels...

Hi,

I'm 207lbs and replaced my stock wheels & tires with a Handspun Pavement Series 2 wheel set and Conti Gatorskins 700X28 (recently replaced those tires with 700x32 Conti Gatorskins). So far I...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,397
Posted By El Duderino X

Sounds like you're looking for something similar...

Sounds like you're looking for something similar to these:
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/MensClothing/Gloves/PRD~5020-734/mec-drencher-gloves-unisex.jsp

I've been using them for a few...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,750
Posted By El Duderino X

My lovely wife bought me a SWRVE Milwaukee Jacket...

My lovely wife bought me a SWRVE Milwaukee Jacket ES and I've been loving it on my chilly and damp Vancouver in January rides. Great jacket.
http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/milwaukee-jacket
Forum: Commuting
12-10-12, 03:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,509
Posted By El Duderino X

Five bikes all of which I've commuted on over...

Five bikes all of which I've commuted on over years. During the last year and a bit I've found myself gravitating more to one bike in particular (heavily modified MEC Desire. Emphasis on heavy)....
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,868
Posted By El Duderino X

+1 on the SKS Chainboard. I have three bikes...

+1 on the SKS Chainboard. I have three bikes fitted with SKS Chainboards, two IGH and one 3X9. The Chainboard doesn't need any special modifications for front derailleur clearance as there is a...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By El Duderino X

Half a lane away? He was occupying half the lane...

Half a lane away? He was occupying half the lane I was currently occupying. It could be the aspect of the camera lens but trust me, his sideview was barely a foot and a bit off my left grip.
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By El Duderino X

Oh, I reported it all right. The dispatcher I...

Oh, I reported it all right. The dispatcher I spoke to gave me a name and gmail addy to to report the incident. My emails were bounced back as undeliverable. I tried two more email contacts from...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By El Duderino X

I love considerate cabbies.

05:30 Sunday, November 18, whilst crossing the Cambie street bridge, northbound towards downtown Vancouver. This lovely cabbie crossed two lanes of traffic so that he could get behind me and test his...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,295
Posted By El Duderino X

Commuting on an IGH (Shimano Alfine 8spd SG-s501,...

Commuting on an IGH (Shimano Alfine 8spd SG-s501, 20T on the rear & 44T on the front and a Hebie Chainglider to keep it clean) equipped bike is so very, absolutely, unequivocally, ridiculously slack....
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,471
Posted By El Duderino X

Nice bike! After looking for a new frame to...

Nice bike! After looking for a new frame to replace my previous commuter and coming up with bupkis I bought an MEC Desire (same frame) and swapped my wheel-set (Handspun Pavement series 2 Shimano IGH...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-12, 02:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,764
Posted By El Duderino X

That would be my guess. My building also has...

That would be my guess.

My building also has a bike room. It also has a bar on one wall for commuters to store their locks. A couple of riders seem to want to reserve there own spots year round...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,235
Posted By El Duderino X

Ditto. I have a 2007 Dahon Cadenza (26" wheels,...

Ditto. I have a 2007 Dahon Cadenza (26" wheels, 2" Big Apples & Shimano 8spd IGH) that I occasionally use as a fair weather commuter when I don't have to pack much, if anything, with me. Dahons have...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,155
Posted By El Duderino X

Are you willing to fork out $20,000.00? ...

Are you willing to fork out $20,000.00?
http://www.brammo.com/empulse/
http://green.autoblog.com/2012/08/22/hell-for-leather-rides-the-brammo-empulse-r-declares-ele/

Back to the subject of...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-12, 03:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,849
Posted By El Duderino X

I remembered that someone, somewhere, was...

I remembered that someone, somewhere, was advertising a Shimano IGH quick release but internet searches yielded nothing. Then it occurred to me that I had indeed seen such a thing on the Dynamic...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,001
Posted By El Duderino X

I also prefer a Shimano Rapid Fire shifter to any...

I also prefer a Shimano Rapid Fire shifter to any twist grip shifter. The shifts feel crisp and precise. Rarely overshoot the desired gear. I also prefer the more or less static hand position while...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By El Duderino X

I have Ergon GC3s on two of my bikes and I'm very...

I have Ergon GC3s on two of my bikes and I'm very happy with them though it must be noted that they don't stand up to impacts with jaywalkers super well.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,813
Posted By El Duderino X

A 26" telescopic baton is a practical bit of...

A 26" telescopic baton is a practical bit of blunt force trauma inducing kit but surprisingly weighty, too weighty to pack along once I've loaded everything I actually need for work. It comes along...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-12, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,220
Posted By El Duderino X

Looks quite a bit like an SKS Chainboard.

Looks quite a bit like an SKS Chainboard.
Forum: Commuting
07-29-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,043
Posted By El Duderino X

Hi kookaburra, I'm a little bit up north of...

Hi kookaburra,
I'm a little bit up north of you in Vancouver, CA. Similar weather, I imagine (though we are somewhat sheltered from the Pacific by Vancouver Island) and a similar commute (4.7...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,120
Posted By El Duderino X

Speaking of quality CPR vids: Vinnie Jones needs...

Speaking of quality CPR vids: Vinnie Jones needs a volunteer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILxjxfB4zNk
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,120
Posted By El Duderino X

Non-stick telfa + hypafix :thumb:

Non-stick telfa + hypafix :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
07-08-12, 12:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,120
Posted By El Duderino X

Good on you for helping out. :thumb: Sounds...

Good on you for helping out. :thumb:

Sounds like you have a good enough kit. My own is along these lines:

Good kit - A couple pairs of nitrile gloves, sterile non-stick gauze pads (4"x4" would...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-12, 03:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,402
Posted By El Duderino X

Paid $1,200.00 CDN for my BionX PL350 five years...

Paid $1,200.00 CDN for my BionX PL350 five years ago and it's still running strong. Overall it has been a great system and I'd suggest it to anyone. My only possible complaint, as CXT already stated,...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-12, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By El Duderino X

I would suggest buying the best possible frame...

I would suggest buying the best possible frame that applies to your commuter project that you can (equipped with everything that you may want: disc brake tabs, adjustable drop outs/fork ends, rack &...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By El Duderino X

Jaywalker/Human Pylon induced knee trauma

EDIT: Damn it, Trauma, that should read trauma! Sorry... .

Howdy, folks!

So, a few of you may have read this thread I posted a while back....
Forum: Commuting
06-01-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,321
Posted By El Duderino X

No disrespect but that seems a bit contradictory....

No disrespect but that seems a bit contradictory. You're skeptical of their value as a safety tool but undeniable in their eye-catching visibility factor? Are you of the opinion that the flashing...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-12, 03:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,402
Posted By El Duderino X

BionX manufactures direct drive ebike kits that...

BionX manufactures direct drive ebike kits that feature regenerative charging (via a magnet sensor mounted on the rear brake lever or engaged directly through the console).
Over a two year period I...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-12, 02:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,849
Posted By El Duderino X

+1 Love my 26" Dahon Cadenza especially...

+1

Love my 26" Dahon Cadenza especially since I swapped out the cassette for an IGH. Perfect urban bomber that I can hide under my desk at work. The only downside to it is the 230lb max. rider (&...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By El Duderino X

Feh. At the last minute I chose not to ride the...

Feh. At the last minute I chose not to ride the ebike but took the Dahon instead. Knee is sore to bear weight and walk on but fine for riding, go figure. Sitting here in the office icing it...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By El Duderino X

Hi all, Thanks for the well wishes for a...

Hi all,

Thanks for the well wishes for a quick heal and the advice and all. Just got seven hours of fitful sleep with a fist full of NSAIDs in my gullet and an ice pack strapped to my left knee....
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 131,733
Posted By El Duderino X

The ride into work last night was great as was...

The ride into work last night was great as was the first five minutes of the ride home this morning. Then it all went into the crapper. :(
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By El Duderino X

How was the Commute: Terminal Jaywalking Pedestrian Impact Edition

Riding home from another 12 hour shift, 18:00 - 06:00, delighting in the mild albeit wet weather and easy riding when a pedestrian wanders into my path (which just so happens to be on the separated...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,036
Posted By El Duderino X

Currently I have five bikes two of which I use...

Currently I have five bikes two of which I use frequently for commuting and such (MEC Desire & Dahon Cadenza).

The other three bicycles... :sigh:

I have a shaft drive I want to be rid of. I...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-12, 02:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,036
Posted By El Duderino X

Just to be clear, when I said test drive, I meant...

Just to be clear, when I said test drive, I meant by bike not car.
Forum: Commuting
03-02-12, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,036
Posted By El Duderino X

I thought this was going to be a pre-trip...

I thought this was going to be a pre-trip inspection thread. Anyhow, yes, I agree, it's always a good thing to do a little pre-commute reconnaissance. Since my office is in the downtown core I chose...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,325
Posted By El Duderino X

Last week I startled a skunk that had stopped to...

Last week I startled a skunk that had stopped to drink from a puddle in the middle of the street. Didn't startle it enough to get sprayed, thankfully. The week before, on the same block, around the...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By El Duderino X

These (http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home) don't...

These (http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home) don't provide full coverage but, combined with shoe covers (8" tall boot-style), I find they are more than adequate for the majority of weather systems I...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 04:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,518
Posted By El Duderino X

Depending on the route I take home I have to pass...

Depending on the route I take home I have to pass one of two entry/exit lanes to the local PD's parking depot and my commute often coincides with their shift change. Mornings are worst as I'm often...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 03:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,774
Posted By El Duderino X

I live in the Pacific Northwest, Canada's "Wet...

I live in the Pacific Northwest, Canada's "Wet coast" (Vancouver), and we get a lot of rain here. Misting rain, drizzle, showers, downpours, monsoons, you name it. Rain central. Anyway, I commute...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,261
Posted By El Duderino X

My favourite lights for seeing the road: Cygolite...

My favourite lights for seeing the road: Cygolite Dual Cross Pro (on my Dahon) and the Supernova E3 (on my MEC Desire/Frankenbikeubercommuter). Both provide more than enough light for me to see the...
Forum: Recumbent
12-31-11, 02:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,860
Posted By El Duderino X

Here's a Canadian connection for anyone...

Here's a Canadian connection for anyone interested: http://velomobiles.ca/
Forum: Commuting
12-14-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By El Duderino X

Picked up my Ergons yesterday and installed them...

Picked up my Ergons yesterday and installed them before going to work today. Initial impressions: Large and ungainly looking but supportive and comfortable. Nice big reflectors. Feels solid and...
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