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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 997
Posted By Doane

ying/yang

Hehe.. yeah, but they're the same ones pushing for bike and walking trails like the ones in Monterey going up and down the coast that you probably ride on?

Also, the right wing-nut rednecks would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 997
Posted By Doane

Did you notice in the film how almost no one...

Did you notice in the film how almost no one wears helmets? A different world...
Like most other civilized countries the government works for the people, not for the rich and people care about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,755
Posted By Doane

I almost hit my wife once years ago... I'd been...

I almost hit my wife once years ago... I'd been drinking... it will never happen again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,424
Posted By Doane

Easy large bike transport in Honda Fit

I have a large Specialized Sirrus commuter bike with fenders, back rack with trunk, side mirror, elevated flat bars, etc. and it takes up a lot of room.

I have put it in the back with the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

Or... his chain is a well that he must fill with...

Or... his chain is a well that he must fill with lube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-12, 08:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

That's really deep..

That's really deep..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

It is just barley touching, but doesn't seem to...

It is just barley touching, but doesn't seem to wear on it, but I'll keep an eye on it. If it does look like it's a problem, I'll just have to bungee cord it to hold it down lower.

Thanks,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

Sorry, that's what I did, miss read it as MEK.....

Sorry, that's what I did, miss read it as MEK.. you're good to go!
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
12-02-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,368
Posted By Doane

I'll give you the long answer.. In almost...

I'll give you the long answer..

In almost every tourist town I've ever been too, that is seriously over crowded with tourists, and with inadequate parking, along with odd traffic conditions, I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

Yes, Alcohol is flammable, but not explosive.....

Yes, Alcohol is flammable, but not explosive.. MEK is really dangerous stuff and can flash/explode with only a spark.

Here's a quote from one website dealing with safety issues (click for link)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

Interesting... do you attach the fork to the...

Interesting... do you attach the fork to the board and then slide it in from the back?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

MEK is extremely flammable, I would stick with...

MEK is extremely flammable, I would stick with denatured alcohol if I were you.

Also, paint thinner or mineral spirits or orderless mineral spirits are not going to strip the paint off your bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

I tried that first, but it was not easy to get...

I tried that first, but it was not easy to get the bike in and out with out scratching things, or having the pedals or other edges hang up on the carpet, etc. Also, it left little room to get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

So, you have to remove the seats in order to get...

So, you have to remove the seats in order to get the height for the rear of the bike?
I had a 2002 RAV4 before this 2010 and I had a Swagman 2 bike rear door/spare tire/ locking carrier that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

Now you got me curious though... how do you lube...

Now you got me curious though... how do you lube that lawn mower on the front?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

This whole, interesting, long, thread on lubing...

This whole, interesting, long, thread on lubing chains has shown me one thing... almost anything works as long as you don't ignore the chain when it starts squeaking at you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

Obviously, he sits on the handle bars and rides...

Obviously, he sits on the handle bars and rides backwards.. I used to do that on my old Schwinn. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,938
Posted By Doane

I don't know if there is a better way to do this,...

I don't know if there is a better way to do this, I've been doing it this way since I was a kid and have never had a chain break on me. I don't have to clean them very often because I mostly just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

Thanks, I ended up using wood screws, I think...

Thanks, I ended up using wood screws, I think they are a number 6? It seems plenty strong so far. I've taken two trips and haven't slowed down going around corners or breaking/accelerating and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,174
Posted By Doane

My new inside bike rack for my RAV4

I had a really neat tire mount rack on the back of my 2002 RAV4 that held two bikes securely with locking knobs. When I sold the car, I sold the bike mount, as my new 2010 RAV4 Sport has no rear...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
03-28-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,368
Posted By Doane

What throws most tourists off is that there are...

What throws most tourists off is that there are no stop lights at all in town and hardly any 4 way stop signs.. when there are stop signs at all, which there aren't many, they are almost all only two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doane

OK, so, if you get to any steep hills you walk it...

OK, so, if you get to any steep hills you walk it up? And, going down hill, you use your legs to keep the bike from going to fast?

Do they have ones with a rear drum that disengages to coast...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doane

Wow! Why even go anywhere? :D

Wow! Why even go anywhere? :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doane

You really do that? Gads!

You really do that? Gads!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doane

Wow... that's "Simple?" ..I thought you were...

Wow... that's "Simple?" ..I thought you were going to post pix of a VW beetle pre 1975 !

This would be my idea of simple in a car:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,075
Posted By Doane

Should you be discussing this on the forum? Just...

Should you be discussing this on the forum? Just wondering after reading the post about accidents. "If you've been hit by a motor vehicle"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-12, 08:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doane

Why?

Really.. why would one want a single speed or fixed gear bike? No insult intended, I just don't know enough about it.
The last single speed bike I had was a loooong time ago, when I was a kid, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 08:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,393
Posted By Doane

I use my car rack

For light adjustments and repairs, I use my car rack that was about $50 It has two clamps and the one furthest out from the tire allows me to operate the crank, etc. Obviously not a replacement for a...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By Doane

I bought this Fenix holder for a cre flashlight I...

I bought this Fenix holder for a cre flashlight I have and it works great and holds the light securely.. very sturdy rubbery material that doesn't deteriorate in the sun. It easily mounts to your bar...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 68,918
Posted By Doane

When I was a kid I had an old Schwinn, big tires,...

When I was a kid I had an old Schwinn, big tires, no gears... what do you call those? Anyway, I used to see if I could ride on the curb for a block without going into the gutter or into the park...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-16-12, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Doane

Yep, have had two bikes with this mirror and...

Yep, have had two bikes with this mirror and can't say enough positive things about it. I tried a different brand about the same price and it wasn't nearly as good. This one is easy to install, has...
Forum: Commuting
03-15-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,392
Posted By Doane

Back OFF! If you can read this you're too...

Back OFF!
If you can read this you're too close!
Thank YOU!
No, it's not a turn signal
That's right, I lost my right engine
Wind Power
...?
;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 17,784
Posted By Doane

HaHa... the bike lawyer suit rider and the ear...

HaHa... the bike lawyer suit rider and the ear trap at the end!

Can just imagine a group of these guys doubled file, all with whistles!

:roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,467
Posted By Doane

Maybe you don't live in North America, but it is...

Maybe you don't live in North America, but it is acknowledged in most of the major dictionaries... shouldn't you be over on a spelling forum somewhere? :D

BTW.. "Condorita" doesn't exist.. are you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By Doane

The Flying Scotsman ... Anyone seen this movie?

I just watched a quite incredible movie, "The Flying Scotsman," on the free Netflix "Watch Instantly" section.
The movie is about Graeme Obree an amateur cyclist who designs and builds his own bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-12-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 17,784
Posted By Doane

Oh Boy, this should be interesting, now we are...

Oh Boy, this should be interesting, now we are going to have a dissertation about law based on superstition and law based on engineering.
:popcorn
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 68,918
Posted By Doane

LeeG: Thanks for the explanation of the terms and...

LeeG: Thanks for the explanation of the terms and thanks everyone for your input and will look forward to others comments.

I guess I was sort of worried about my Specialized tires because they...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 44,931
Posted By Doane

My comutter.

Specialized 2011 Sirrus Sport I love this bike!

http://www.doanehoag.com/Forums/Bikes/SirrusSport_1.jpg
Bar riser puts them 6" above saddle, very comfortable for me. Fenders, rear rack, side...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,392
Posted By Doane

MechBgon: That tail light is really bright, will...

MechBgon: That tail light is really bright, will have to look into that.. how long will the Hotshot go before it needs recharging?
Thanks,
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-11-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,917
Posted By Doane

So, I guess you didn't read the article, which is...

So, I guess you didn't read the article, which is non manufacture biased and the other point is that the Volt doesn't get over 200 mph.. but you would need to read the article first. Maybe they...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,983
Posted By Doane

Thanks Michael

Thanks Michael
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 68,918
Posted By Doane

Best "Bullet Proof" commuting tires?

Just curious if there have been any reviews of how effectively different tire brands can actually hold up against punctures, cuts, etc. Or opinions from those familiar with different tires?

I have...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,983
Posted By Doane

I have a fairly short commute back and forth to...

I have a fairly short commute back and forth to work of less then 10 miles.. all down hill in the mornings, all up hill in the evenings. Mostly asphalt on the roads while the town streets are cement...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 12:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,392
Posted By Doane

Looks good and it seems that most of your concern...

Looks good and it seems that most of your concern is night riding, which I'm not into and don't think is very safe, no matter how much you are lit up, but that's just my opinion.



See above.....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-12, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,353
Posted By Doane

It works, and very well

OK, it was very easy to mount with several different sleeve parts for different size racks or frames. I mounted it on my rack rod so that it sits just below the rack bag and just to the rear of my...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,392
Posted By Doane

OK, it was very easy to mount with several...

OK, it was very easy to mount with several different sleeve parts for different size racks or frames. I mounted it on my rack rod so that it sits just below the rack bag and just to the rear of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,467
Posted By Doane

Finally got around to measuring mine, wanted to...

Finally got around to measuring mine, wanted to ride it for awhile with the bar tube extension and I'm still feeling very comfortable with the height. Anyway, my seat measures 39-1/2" and the tops of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,917
Posted By Doane

I think everyone agrees on that, probably why the...

I think everyone agrees on that, probably why the thread drifted off in another direction, but it's all interesting.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,917
Posted By Doane

Off Topic

Hi, CB: That's somewhat true with an electric car that gets up to 40mpg, though it is improving all the time as the costs come down, but not with this kind of mileage and gas prices at $3 or above....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,917
Posted By Doane

If I had the money to burn I wouldn't mind having...

If I had the money to burn I wouldn't mind having the MonoTracer or, better yet, the electric version.
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