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Forum: Northeast
08-29-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By RoadieRex

Thanks for the heads up. I checked them out...

Thanks for the heads up. I checked them out before, but thought they were a bit too experienced for me. Looking this year, I might be able to keep up on some of those rides. :)
Forum: Northeast
08-29-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By RoadieRex

Looking for group to ride with in Ithaca NY

I'm looking for a group to ride with in the Ithaca NY area. I typically ride a Surly LHT or Motobecane Fantom CX and my average speed is usually in the 11-13mph range depending on how far I ride and...
Forum: Touring
05-10-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,700
Posted By RoadieRex

+1

+1
Forum: Introductions
05-10-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 240
Posted By RoadieRex

Hi fellow finger lakes region member. I'm from...

Hi fellow finger lakes region member. I'm from Ithaca NY. :)
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,385
Posted By RoadieRex

Pepper spray is the only non-lethal thing that...

Pepper spray is the only non-lethal thing that works on all (non-rabid) dogs. Air horns may work, but some dogs have terrible hearing. Squirting water at dogs makes some of them think you're...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,743
Posted By RoadieRex

I use a u-bolt on the front wheel and frame and...

I use a u-bolt on the front wheel and frame and then i have a cable lock threaded through the seat, frame, and rear wheel. My cable lock is coiled also. It only takes a couple seconds to pull...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,006
Posted By RoadieRex

+1 for trekking bars. I swapped out my hybrid's...

+1 for trekking bars. I swapped out my hybrid's semi-flat bar for trekking bars and they're great. A lot more hand positions and no more numb hands. :)
Forum: Commuting
04-04-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,374
Posted By RoadieRex

I got numb hands from riding my commuter that...

I got numb hands from riding my commuter that previously had a relatively straight bar. It aggravated a nerve in the heel of my hand. No matter what gloves or grips I used, the problem existed. At...
Forum: Touring
04-01-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,696
Posted By RoadieRex

Anyone who has the Nashbar Touring Fork - could...

Anyone who has the Nashbar Touring Fork - could you tell me the axle to crown measurement? Nashbar has zero specs listed on their site. Thanks in advance!
Forum: Commuting
03-30-11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,092
Posted By RoadieRex

I can't say I was so thoughtful about the...

I can't say I was so thoughtful about the process, but it's similar. I think my process was more like "Hey this one is black and has 21 speeds. That's the one I should get!" :lol:
Forum: Touring
03-29-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,675
Posted By RoadieRex

The biggest difference is that mountain bike guy...

The biggest difference is that mountain bike guy most likely isn't going to be hundreds of miles from home when/if his wheel fails. :) Heavy duty touring wheels are over-designed in part for...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By RoadieRex

I bought a Motobecane Fantom CX a couple months...

I bought a Motobecane Fantom CX a couple months ago. Haven't had much chance to ride it yet due to the crappy upstate NY winter (that's still lingering), but it seems put together well. My only...
Forum: Touring
03-28-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,341
Posted By RoadieRex

I tried out gel seats before getting a Brooks...

I tried out gel seats before getting a Brooks Flyer. The hard surface coupled with the springs made for a much more pleasant ride than any of the gel saddles I tried. My father however swears by...
Forum: Touring
03-28-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,675
Posted By RoadieRex

I bought a set of wheels from them last month. I...

I bought a set of wheels from them last month. I wanted an "all black" wheel set for my orange Motobecane Fantom CX. I ended up getting Mavic A319 rims, Shimano 105 hubs, and DT spokes for ~$260...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,092
Posted By RoadieRex

A Walmart bike is the reason I'm here. On a whim...

A Walmart bike is the reason I'm here. On a whim I bought one just to ride on weekends with my father (as I hadn't ridden a bike in about 14 or 15 years at that point)... well it turned out I liked...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,956
Posted By RoadieRex

Sit on a measuring tape and try to get an idea of...

Sit on a measuring tape and try to get an idea of where your sit bones will be. Measure that distance and see which one will work for you. I have the Flyer on my Surly LHT and I love it. Went...
03-25-11, 08:45 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,296
Posted By RoadieRex

Wait...so this guy was fat, driving an SUV, and...

Wait...so this guy was fat, driving an SUV, and had bicycle rage? Wow... that's TOTALLY not stereotypical... ;)
Forum: Commuting
03-09-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By RoadieRex

That's very cool. :)

That's very cool. :)
Forum: Commuting
03-03-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,770
Posted By RoadieRex

It got canned. Good riddance (until the next...

It got canned. Good riddance (until the next ignorant politician "brainstorms" how to "fix" the bicycle "problems")
...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 720
Posted By RoadieRex

This is sound advice. In addition, since...

This is sound advice.

In addition, since we're not sure where you are in the world, I will throw a blanket statement out there for those who deal with cold weather:

If you walk outside in the...
Forum: Touring
03-03-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,744
Posted By RoadieRex

Surly LHT or Cross Check would be my choices as...

Surly LHT or Cross Check would be my choices as they have pretty good road geometry, but they'll accept some very wide tires. Currently have 2" Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tires on my Surly (been...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,770
Posted By RoadieRex

If bikes ever require a license in NY ... I...

If bikes ever require a license in NY ... I finally find my last reason to move west to Portland OR.... :) This is a stupid idea anyway... The costs of the licenses will not cover the cost of the...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,268
Posted By RoadieRex

Same here. I started foul weather commuting only...

Same here. I started foul weather commuting only this year (at the beginning of February). The weather has been a bit unpleasant, but with some planning, it's not too bad to commute even in cold...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,491
Posted By RoadieRex

Chain lube will ALWAYS pick up road dust. If you...

Chain lube will ALWAYS pick up road dust. If you get lube that won't stain, it will still grind dirt/mud into your pant legs upon rubbing. Fashion/buy a gaiter for the chain side leg if you don't...
Forum: Touring
02-24-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,581
Posted By RoadieRex

Bungies in multiple lengths for me with plastic...

Bungies in multiple lengths for me with plastic coated hooks. Also use the ball bungies. They all work great.
Forum: Commuting
02-24-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 54,342
Posted By RoadieRex

There are also several different tread patterns...

There are also several different tread patterns for the Marathon Plus that may affect rolling speed. Not sure about the Specialized. I bought a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus after getting 2 flats...
Forum: Touring
02-24-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,095
Posted By RoadieRex

Buy Huffy decals and a lock strong enough to be...

Buy Huffy decals and a lock strong enough to be an inconvenience. ;)
Forum: Commuting
02-19-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,026
Posted By RoadieRex

After getting a flat in my front tire last summer...

After getting a flat in my front tire last summer and then a week later with my bike fully loaded with about 50 lbs. of gear getting a flat on the rear tire...I now roll with Schwalbe Marathons *AND*...
Forum: Touring
02-18-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,101
Posted By RoadieRex

Congrats! My tax refund last year bought my LHT....

Congrats! My tax refund last year bought my LHT. Best tax refund use ever. :)
Forum: Commuting
02-17-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,791
Posted By RoadieRex

I have the Pletscher ESGE Double Kickstand on my...

I have the Pletscher ESGE Double Kickstand on my Surly LHT and it works great even when fully loaded with 4 panniers and a tent and sleeping bag on the rear rack. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,849
Posted By RoadieRex

I went through 4 other saddles before breaking...

I went through 4 other saddles before breaking down and trying the "probably overrated" Brooks saddle. I then found out it wasn't overrated and was the best saddle I had owned. I have the Brooks...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,924
Posted By RoadieRex

I've been commuting recently (in upstate NY) on a...

I've been commuting recently (in upstate NY) on a Surly Long Haul Trucker. I put 26x2.0 Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tires on and it handles the snow well. The low gearing of the LHT is nice when...
Forum: Introductions
02-02-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By RoadieRex

That he is...and above that a REALLY nice easy...

That he is...and above that a REALLY nice easy going guy. I was lucky that by chance I had talked to someone about buying a bike and they recommended I go see him. He was very helpful in my...
Forum: Introductions
02-02-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By RoadieRex

Thanks for the welcome everyone. :) Swan...

Thanks for the welcome everyone. :)

Swan Cycles is is where I got my Surly. The 2010's had just come out, but I really had wanted a green 2009... and he happened to have one left in stock! It...
Forum: Introductions
02-01-11, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By RoadieRex

Hello from Ithaca, NY USA

Not much to say right now. Hadn't ridden a bike since about 1995 and decided to buy a cheap Schwinn hybrid from Wal-Mart in June of 2009 so I could go on bike rides with my father. I set a goal...
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