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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,242
Posted By j6ppc

I've been using a Chrome metropolis for several...

I've been using a Chrome metropolis for several months now. It holds a ton of stuff and is really comfortable - does not budge at all.
Great on the bike not so much so for walking around. The...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,231
Posted By j6ppc

sheesh whatever. I run errands on the bike daily.

sheesh whatever. I run errands on the bike daily.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By j6ppc

It is my understanding that they are having them...

It is my understanding that they are having them built to their specs in China.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By j6ppc

Dunno- seems like Tony & the designer of the bike...

Dunno- seems like Tony & the designer of the bike were really concerned about doing it right as opposed to quantity. Launching a high end bike company in this economic climate takes bigger stones...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By j6ppc

Cruz Industries (Tony Cruz) Road bikes

I ran into Tony Cruz this morning at a local coffee shop- His new bike line seems to be coming along nicely. Production will be limited to 500 a year.

Nice bike, absurdly light, word is it is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 06:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,592
Posted By j6ppc

Par for the course really. Here in CA BUI = DUI...

Par for the course really. Here in CA BUI = DUI with all that that entails. While the (lack of a) light contributed to the stop the fact remains that the OP blew well over the limit. .2 is pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 954
Posted By j6ppc

I've been riding a VeloOrange Model 6 for a while...

I've been riding a VeloOrange Model 6 for a while now. Really happy with it. (YMMV)


http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-84224226242177_2118_85928070

Got it on sale for $70 bit even @ full price...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,948
Posted By j6ppc

I ride almost every day. Tires get topped off 2-3...

I ride almost every day. Tires get topped off 2-3 times a week.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,592
Posted By j6ppc

40 kmph OK. 40 Mph well... Good on ya mate...

40 kmph OK. 40 Mph well... Good on ya mate http://www.bikeforums.net/../images/smilies/smile.gif.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,929
Posted By j6ppc

I just ride. Some days I hammer 'cos I feel good....

I just ride. Some days I hammer 'cos I feel good. Other days I just noodle. It is all good. Mostly I just ride and enjoy it.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,142
Posted By j6ppc

Boat shoes used to be my shoe of choice on and...

Boat shoes used to be my shoe of choice on and off the bike. I kept having back issues and randomly switched to Sanita chef's clogs. Back problems all but disappeared. The clogs are not so nifty on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,592
Posted By j6ppc

I rode my Madison for a couple of months on the...

I rode my Madison for a couple of months on the freewheel side. I just prefer riding it fixed and kept the brakes on which comes in handy once in a while. Best of both worlds IMHO.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,267
Posted By j6ppc

I always have a spare tube, multi tool, patch...

I always have a spare tube, multi tool, patch kit, c02 X2, mini pump, tyre levers, a trixie tool, a $1 bill (boot) and a $20 bill (beer, cocktails cigs whatever) in my bag. I prefer to be at least a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-10, 02:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By j6ppc

My '09 purchased at my lbs (citygrounds 1/2 mile...

My '09 purchased at my lbs (citygrounds 1/2 mile from work) has proven to be a sweet ride.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-05-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,413
Posted By j6ppc

If it were me I'd just bring enough panels to...

If it were me I'd just bring enough panels to charge my phone & laptop (not many at all). The rest of the energy would come from my legs :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-05-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,541
Posted By j6ppc

While I appreciate the mobility aspect it sounds...

While I appreciate the mobility aspect it sounds like a really *really* bad idea. Did I mention this would be a bad idea?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 33,053
Posted By j6ppc

46X17 currently contemplating an X16 though...

46X17 currently contemplating an X16 though because its fairly flat here. Then again Hella headwinds so maybe not.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-05-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,224
Posted By j6ppc

It means that Apple is now treating Google as a...

It means that Apple is now treating Google as a competitor rather than as a partner like Google was in the beginning before they released Android.
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-10, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By j6ppc

There's a stretch of bike path here I use as part...

There's a stretch of bike path here I use as part of my commute. Early in the day (before 0700) I see lots of TT/TRI setups. In the afternoons when the path is more populated (and sketchy to ride at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By j6ppc

I tend to like to cruise in the 95ish range....

I tend to like to cruise in the 95ish range. Since I'm riding fixed a fair portion of each ride tends to be somewhat higher or lower cadence than that. I think the most important thing is for one to ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,416
Posted By j6ppc

That looks to be a VeloOrange Model 6 ...

That looks to be a VeloOrange Model 6 (http://www.velo-orange.com/vosamo6blwco.html)
if I'm not mistaken. Been riding one of those for a week and initial results seem promising.
I'm still messing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,416
Posted By j6ppc

I love my commute. It is Fridaaaaaay :). Oh... my...

I love my commute. It is Fridaaaaaay :). Oh... my chainline was fine on the fixed side with the stock 18t cog and remains fine with the 17t cog I swapped it for last week. Could not be happier with...
Forum: Touring
05-29-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,653
Posted By j6ppc

I've been riding them for almost 6 months and...

I've been riding them for almost 6 months and they were fine right out of the box.
Forum: Touring
05-27-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,653
Posted By j6ppc

I happily use MKS GR9's 152794 without...

I happily use MKS GR9's
152794
without straps but with these
152795
on my commuter general tooling around the city bike.

They work great and cost around $42 all together. The convenience of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,174
Posted By j6ppc

by circa $99 :) ...

by circa $99 :)

http://store.citygrounds.com/store/product/2498/Schwinn-2009-Madison-Yellow/

I got my Maddie from these folks and love it.

152487
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-18-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,184
Posted By j6ppc

A bicycle is so much more efficient than running....

A bicycle is so much more efficient than running. I ran for years. Did dunno 7 or so slowish road marathons (high 3's). Some ultras as well, a 12 hour on the track 59 miles though (see slow runner)....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-15-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By j6ppc

Live feed and highlights: ...

Live feed and highlights:

http://video.gazzetta.it/?vxChannel=Giro2010_Arrivi

Free, high quality, and the Italian commentary makes it even better.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,416
Posted By j6ppc

Thanks. The "theme" was accidental. I...

Thanks.

The "theme" was accidental.

I hated the stock Kendas and replaced same with coincidentally red sidewall tyres.
Looked nice though.
After 5 months daily riding the stock bartape was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,416
Posted By j6ppc

148915 I like riding this bike *a lot*. It...

148915

I like riding this bike *a lot*. It seems just about perfect for commuting.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By j6ppc

I've lost over 30 lbs in the past year simply by...

I've lost over 30 lbs in the past year simply by moderating what I eat e.g. *less*. We cook from scratch so the diet was not crap- just a little less sufficed. Aerobic exercise was not part of the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,125
Posted By j6ppc

Embrace the road, anytime and always.

Embrace the road, anytime and always.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,119
Posted By j6ppc

145444 These work for me on the commute.

145444

These work for me on the commute.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By j6ppc

Here ya go: ...

Here ya go:
http://www.chariandconyc.com/rinei-ipodiphonecaseonaheadstem.aspx
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 917
Posted By j6ppc

commando

commando
Forum: Introductions
02-22-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 193
Posted By j6ppc

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA
Forum: Introductions
02-20-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 193
Posted By j6ppc

Hi all

I lurk a lot. Jon here- commute 5ish miles each way on fixed. I look forward to every ride.
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