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Forum: Commuting
11-24-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,654
Posted By mbologna

I ride through there all the time ~ I often roll...

I ride through there all the time ~ I often roll through the stop signs if there are no cars around. I've never seen police (car or bike) in those areas. It is weird to see the WO&D on a 'crime...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,721
Posted By mbologna

Cool shirt! Joey - what part of New Orleans...

Cool shirt!

Joey - what part of New Orleans do you live in? I grew up in Gentilly, but now live in Northern Virginia....
Forum: Commuting
09-14-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,075
Posted By mbologna

+1 on the Novarra Transfers. Easily in your...

+1 on the Novarra Transfers. Easily in your price range, and can often find sales/discount codes online for REI. I got mine during one of their 20 or 25% off sales, and got the pair for about $100.
Forum: Commuting
09-06-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,750
Posted By mbologna

I use Novara Transfer Panniers. Actually, just...

I use Novara Transfer Panniers. Actually, just one most of the time. These bags can hold a lot of gear.

They come with a rain cover, but I keep a garbage bag in each one. In case of rain, I...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By mbologna

I ride a Jamis Coda about 3 miles each way to...

I ride a Jamis Coda about 3 miles each way to work. I paid $433 on sale last November. In this price range, you can find bikes by Trek, Giant, and Specialized, among others. I am very pleased with...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 850
Posted By mbologna

You'll find a good selection of quality bikes...

You'll find a good selection of quality bikes under $500 as an earlier poster mentioned. Does this include your budget for other things, like helmet, lights, reflective gear, baskets/panniers, etc...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,009
Posted By mbologna

I live in Northern Virginia, and ride into DC a...

I live in Northern Virginia, and ride into DC a couple of times a week. I often see other commuters, but earlier this week while waiting at a stop light, a guy rode up next to me, then another, and...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,859
Posted By mbologna

REI is having their anniversary sale through May...

REI is having their anniversary sale through May 11th. Panniers are 25% off. I picked up a pair of the Novara Transfer Panniers for about $80.

http://www.rei.com/product/733813
Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,370
Posted By mbologna

I wear a pair of Keen Bronx that are a couple of...

I wear a pair of Keen Bronx that are a couple of years old. They're more like sneakers, but I have Keen Sandals that are also okay to ride in. I kinda like having the rubber toe cap for riding.
Forum: Commuting
05-07-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By mbologna

I read the same thing about not being entirely...

I read the same thing about not being entirely waterproof, so I intend to keep a garbage bag in the panniers for those rainy days.

As for the sale, it was completely by chance I happened to stop...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By mbologna

I have a Dinotte headlight and tail light, but I...

I have a Dinotte headlight and tail light, but I ride in a lot of traffic and figure anything I can do to make myself visible is a good thing. Especially during daylight when the lights are not...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By mbologna

Thanks! I used one of the panniers for the first...

Thanks! I used one of the panniers for the first time on my ride in this morning.

I really like the compression straps, as well as the organizer pocket on top. I think I want to find a way to...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,120
Posted By mbologna

Stock platforms here. When I bought my commuting...

Stock platforms here. When I bought my commuting bike, I was going to add clipless (I use Looks on my road bike), but my commute is in an urban area. I find the need to frequently, and...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By mbologna

Summer Reflective Wear?

This is my first year commuting a couple of times a week. Since I started commuting in the winter, I've been using a very bright, lightweight jacket to ride in. Provided some protection from the...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By mbologna

I suppose this is a silly question, but how do I...

I suppose this is a silly question, but how do I know which pannier goes on which side? Is the little clip at the bottom supposed to point towards the front or the back of the bike? Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
05-03-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By mbologna

Thanks for the responses! Anyone use just one...

Thanks for the responses! Anyone use just one with the Novara grocery basket type pannier on the other side? I like the Wald basket but it is difficult to fit my backpack in it, even when the...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By mbologna

Novara Transfer Pannier Questions

Just picked up a pair of these at REI sale. Two questions:

1) Does just one of them have the organizer in the top pocket?

2) Can the mounting hardware be reversed?

I have a Wald basket...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,486
Posted By mbologna

I bought an '08 Jamis Coda last Fall after much...

I bought an '08 Jamis Coda last Fall after much deliberation. My commute is only about 7 miles round trip, but includes some decent hills and lots of urban traffic. For me, it's been the right...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,071
Posted By mbologna

I wear cargo pants for commuting because I can...

I wear cargo pants for commuting because I can shove all the things I need quick access to into the many pockets. I use the velcro straps, though they occassionally fall down if not adjusted tightly...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By mbologna

I have it mounted 'bell up.' I will try turning...

I have it mounted 'bell up.' I will try turning it before tomorrow's ride and see how that works, though I like the idea of adding washers or spacers.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By mbologna

Bell Ringing?

I bought a great brass bell from Velo Orange last week (http://www.velo-orange.com/jabrbe.html) and installed it this weekend. Today was my first commute with the new bell. While the sound is...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,786
Posted By mbologna

I am a commuter and a runner. When running, I...

I am a commuter and a runner. When running, I often pass people on bikes going uphill. They always have something to say about it, too! :)
Forum: Commuting
03-16-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,213
Posted By mbologna

Wind, definitely. Combined with the upright...

Wind, definitely. Combined with the upright position of flat handlebars (which was a conscious decision when I purchased a commuter bike), any amount of wind significantly decreases my speed. I...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,995
Posted By mbologna

I use the Wald baskets, with zip ties instead of...

I use the Wald baskets, with zip ties instead of the brackets that came with it. I also used black electrical tape and some velcro straps in between the rack (a Delta Sport, I think) and the baskets...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By mbologna

The brass bell on a stem spacer (Orange Velo)...

The brass bell on a stem spacer (Orange Velo) looks cool, but how do you install it? Do you add it to the stem with the bell "hanging" sideways, or am I missing something?
Forum: Commuting
03-01-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,813
Posted By mbologna

1) What motivates you to commute by bike? The...

1) What motivates you to commute by bike?
The chance to get in a little more physical activity, the fact I can commute by bike almost as quickly as by car, and the stress release that comes from...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,732
Posted By mbologna

7041 Signatures Total

7041 Signatures Total
Forum: Commuting
02-17-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By mbologna

I have the Jamis Coda (not Sport) which I...

I have the Jamis Coda (not Sport) which I purchased in November for my short, but hilly commute (about 7 miles RT). So far, I really like it for commuting. I intentionally wanted to be in an...
Forum: Commuting
02-17-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,465
Posted By mbologna

Rider.up, give us a little more info. There are...

Rider.up, give us a little more info. There are a lot of us on this forum commuting from Northern Virginia. Maybe we can help you with a better route.

Where are you starting from? Going to?
Forum: Commuting
02-16-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,096
Posted By mbologna

I am in the CO2 camp. I have a Blackburn mini...

I am in the CO2 camp. I have a Blackburn mini pump which is sometimes good for getting started, but to me, the CO2 is a much better way to go. I can never get as much air into a tire with a frame...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,360
Posted By mbologna

Can't believe no one has posted this, given their...

Can't believe no one has posted this, given their popularity in the Commuting forum.....

Jamis Coda, MSRP $475 - http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/08_bikes/08coda.html#

I bought one in...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By mbologna

Dobbler - I have the Dinotte tail light mount,...

Dobbler - I have the Dinotte tail light mount, but the position on the seat post doesn't work for me. Thought about a PVC setup like the one you show, but it interfered with the Wald basket I have...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By mbologna

Bokes -will do.... Urban Assault - I just...

Bokes -will do....

Urban Assault - I just had to go to my office and tried it out. Works great. Only problem is determining best position for the ammo pack/battery holder. I think for now, I...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By mbologna

Nothing personal! Just don't know what the he@*...

Nothing personal! Just don't know what the he@* I'm doing. Try this one....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fryguy2001/
Forum: Commuting
02-02-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By mbologna

Update: I created a mount by running a piece of...

Update: I created a mount by running a piece of 3/4" PVC pipe through a clamp I fashioned out of spare parts from old reflectors. I attached this to the back of the rack. I can now attach the tail...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,520
Posted By mbologna

Flat Bars - Sore Hands?

I have been commuting a couple of times per week on my new Jamis Coda. I really like the bike but my hands get sore, even after just a mile or two. I wear padded gloves, but this does not seem to...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By mbologna

Quick Release Mount for Dinotte Tail Light?

I purchased the Dinotte tail light during one of the recent sales. I really like it, but hate trying to mount the light with the o-rings (no problem mounting the head light to handlebars with...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 628
Posted By mbologna

I ride in cargo pants. REI, North Face, etc. ...

I ride in cargo pants. REI, North Face, etc. They are durable, and the pockets are great for commuting.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,312
Posted By mbologna

Yes, I wear a pair of old racquetball glasses I...

Yes, I wear a pair of old racquetball glasses I had laying around. I wear contacts and find that they dry out really quickly without something to block the wind. I also worry about something flying...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By mbologna

Here in DC it was about 50' this morning, maybe...

Here in DC it was about 50' this morning, maybe 65 on the way home. First commute of the year, and my 3rd since purchasing my Jamis Coda before the holidays. Hoping to do 100 commutes in 2008....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 453
Posted By mbologna

Rear Tire Rubbing/Noise?

I have a new Jamis Coda I am using as a commuter. I only have about 35 miles on it, but something is rubbing against the tire. I have full fenders on it, and a rack, but it doesn't seem like the...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,330
Posted By mbologna

6 mile RT

6 mile RT
Forum: Commuting
01-01-08, 12:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,559
Posted By mbologna

I've been wearing cargo pants, as I like being...

I've been wearing cargo pants, as I like being able to put everything into the pockets (lights, batteries, keys, etc.). When I get to the office and change into work clothes everything stays in the...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-07, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By mbologna

New Commuter! (long post)

Today was my second commute to work. I purchased an 08 Jamis Coda for commuting a few weeks ago, but had not gotten all my gear together until this week. My commute is only about 3 miles each way,...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By mbologna

Are 28s wide enough for light snow?

I recently bought a Jamis Coda. It came with Vittoria Zaffiro 700 x 28c tires, and I am wondering if these will be okay on the slightly snowy/icy conditions in the DC area right now? They are not...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By mbologna

What Routine Maintenance for Commuter?

What things do you do regularly in terms of maintenance for your commuter bike? How often?

I just bought a new bike specifically for commuting and errands, and want to try to keep it in good...
Forum: Northeast
11-30-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mbologna

Thought I would follow up on my own original...

Thought I would follow up on my own original post.

I ended up buying a Jamis Coda at Proteus Bikes. Proteus is pretty far from my home in Rosslyn, but a guy in my office raved about his...
Forum: Northeast
11-30-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,844
Posted By mbologna

If I understand the OP , you want to know how to...

If I understand the OP , you want to know how to get on the trail from the VA side, correct?

One of the earlier posters is correct that the safest way is from near the Key Bridge. I live in...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,879
Posted By mbologna

+1 on the Jamis Coda, as well as Proteus Bikes. ...

+1 on the Jamis Coda, as well as Proteus Bikes. I just bought a Jamis Coda (base model) at Proteus to commute from Rosslyn into the District.

In your price range, I would look at the Coda Comp....
Forum: Commuting
11-27-07, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By mbologna

Enough Security?

I will be commuting from Northern VA into DC and am wondering if an OnGuard PitBull U-lock and cable is sufficient to secure my bike (recognizing no lock guarantees security), or whether I should...
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