Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
 
Search: Posts Made By: Derailed
Showing results 1 to 50 of 472
Search took 0.14 seconds.
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 847
Posted By Derailed

Upon seeing this thread, my first (brief) thought...

Upon seeing this thread, my first (brief) thought was that socks don't matter. But, I was then surprised, upon a little reflection, by how strongly positive my thoughts are regarding Smartwool anklet...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,208
Posted By Derailed

Ha! Fair enough...

Ha! Fair enough...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,208
Posted By Derailed

I really feel your pain and frustration. I'm...

I really feel your pain and frustration. I'm rarely in such a situation, but I have gone to university events (e.g., commencements, etc) and been taken aback by similar no-bag policies. The last...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

I'm optimistic that you'll be okay, but I'll keep...

I'm optimistic that you'll be okay, but I'll keep my fingers crossed on your behalf. Even though I ended up replacing my entire braking system, I don't think it was necessary. That is, I don't think...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

Any update with the squealing? Rather than...

Any update with the squealing?

Rather than replace my pads again, I went overboard and decided to do a wholesale replacement of the entire braking system and did the install last weekend:

...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By Derailed

Even though I’ve been commuting on a Continuum...

Even though I’ve been commuting on a Continuum Onyx for two years now, I don’t have much to add because my commute is fairly flat and short.

I’ve been surprised to find that I like the Enviolo...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

Just under two months after switching to Shimano...

Just under two months after switching to Shimano BO5S-RX pads and my rear brake has started to squeal. Previously I said I'd next throw the towel and go to my LBS. That's still an option, but I think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,611
Posted By Derailed

Thanks for posting this. My commuter is a...

Thanks for posting this. My commuter is a Priority Continuum Onyx and, for the most part, I'm very happy with it. I cruise their offerings from time to time out of curiosity, but I had not seen this....
Forum: Commuting
08-09-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,719
Posted By Derailed

Just last week I replaced the tires on my...

Just last week I replaced the tires on my commuter to Continental Contact Plus (700x32). I made the switch because I lost confidence in the original tires (WTB Slick, also 700x32) after a couple of...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

I did another replacement yesterday with some...

I did another replacement yesterday with some Shimano BO5S-RX pads; the RX indicates that they're resin. I bought them from Amazon, which I regret, as even though they came in what looks like genuine...
08-03-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 583
Posted By Derailed

Alternate Hitch for Weehoo Pro?

Does anyone know of an alternative hitch that will work with a Weehoo Pro trailer? (That is, the part that connects the Weehoo "push bar" to the towing bicycle's seat post.)

I have a Weehoo Pro...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

I haven't replaced mine again, yet, but both...

I haven't replaced mine again, yet, but both front and rear are squealing now. I still have two pair of the inexpensive resin pads I mentioned previously (I bought a set of four pairs), but I'm...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By Derailed

Ah, just noticed that you still have the original...

Ah, just noticed that you still have the original Biopace chainrings and "shark fin" chainstay protector. Great stuff!
Forum: Commuting
07-16-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By Derailed

Wow… I have such clear memories of lusting after...

Wow… I have such clear memories of lusting after this bike (i.e., the Stumpjumper Comp from that era). I managed to get a used Rockhopper Comp, of similar vintage, that I absolutely loved. Great to...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

Thanks for this. The rear pads (resin) that I...

Thanks for this. The rear pads (resin) that I installed have started to squeal, so I may replace them pretty soon. I'm still thinking I may try spending more to see if cost correlates with squeal or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,057
Posted By Derailed

Great purchase (I'm very jealous) -- it looks...

Great purchase (I'm very jealous) -- it looks great!
Forum: Commuting
04-04-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,851
Posted By Derailed

I've got nothing new to add, but I'll chime in...

I've got nothing new to add, but I'll chime in just as another voice...

For many years (I'm nearing 50) I insisted upon drop bars for essentially all of my bikes, largely for the reasons given by...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

Thanks for the replies, although I note that...

Thanks for the replies, although I note that after nearly a month of no responses, I had transitioned from disappointment / embarrassment to amusement that I had started a post that wasn't of...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,853
Posted By Derailed

You're certainly right about this but, somehow,...

You're certainly right about this but, somehow, in practice, it's simultaneously true that I've wished every commute I've had were longer, yet always been obsessed with finding the most direct way to...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Derailed

Favorite Disc-Brake Pad Material?

Is there a favorite pad material within the bike-commuting community for disc brakes and, if so, is that any different from that of mountain bikers?

I got my first disc-brake-equipped bicycle a...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,801
Posted By Derailed

Moderators: please feel to remove this post, as I...

Moderators: please feel to remove this post, as I realize the content is questionable. But, this was indeed on a public street and "found" while riding. I did not pick it up, but I couldn't resist...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Derailed

I don't mean to keep bumping this up, but I've...

I don't mean to keep bumping this up, but I've really appreciated the many helpful suggestions -- thank you all.

Also, I'm happy to report that Ortlieb USA is now in touch directly and handing my...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Derailed

I'm not aware of any rafting outfits near me (I'm...

I'm not aware of any rafting outfits near me (I'm in the Midwest), but I do think a repair will be feasible. I'm going to wait a bit longer to see if they come through, but then I'll give it a shot....
Forum: Commuting
09-25-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Derailed

That's a great idea; thanks for the suggestion. I...

That's a great idea; thanks for the suggestion. I hesitated, at first, but it's a reasonable inquiry to pose to them, and if they can't service a warranty claim for a situation like this, I'm sure...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Derailed

Thanks for the suggestion, but that's the address...

Thanks for the suggestion, but that's the address from which I received the initial auto-reply, and to which I subsequently replied, after a week, to try checking in and provide a picture.

I may...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Derailed

Not sure how helpful this is, as I don't know the...

Not sure how helpful this is, as I don't know the L-Train, specifically, but I have a Priority Continuum Onyx that I like very much. I use it for commuting, and I've found the belt drive and IGH to...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Derailed

Ortlieb Warranty Service?

Has anyone in the United States worked with Ortlieb Customer Service on a warranty issue recently?

I have an Ortlieb Urban Commuter Bag which has pulled apart along a seam. It's less than five...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,293
Posted By Derailed

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm...

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm wondering how many folks are still using their Sturmey Archer S2C based wheels. I was glad to try to try it out, but ultimately decided that the shifting...
Forum: Touring
08-24-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By Derailed

I love Osmand, but I'm sympathetic in that...

I love Osmand, but I'm sympathetic in that sometimes it can be very confusing to do even simple tasks. That said, the improvements over the past few years have been impressive. Anyway, glad you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-15, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,086
Posted By Derailed

Bike Friday Silk to Be Discontinued

Anyone else sad to see that Bike Friday is going to discontinue the Silk?

It seems that now that they have the "hinge-forward" option for their New World Tourist (NWT) frame they've determined...
Forum: Touring
03-22-15, 06:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,763
Posted By Derailed

This has not been my experience with the...

This has not been my experience with the linear-brake specific Tektro RL 520 levers. I think they are incredibly comfortable, the set up with my Avid Single Digit 5 linear-pull brakes was super easy,...
Forum: Touring
03-20-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,763
Posted By Derailed

I'd stick with cantilever brakes before I'd use...

I'd stick with cantilever brakes before I'd use travel agents if I were you. Also, acquiring a pair of travel agents will be more expensive than just getting V-brake specific levers. IMHO, travel...
Forum: Touring
03-19-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,763
Posted By Derailed

Personally I prefer v-brakes as I have greater...

Personally I prefer v-brakes as I have greater confidence in my ability to get them nicely adjusted, so I'd be inclined to go to the trouble to swap out the levers. I've never used mini-v's, however,...
Forum: Touring
03-09-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,100
Posted By Derailed

Of course I can't speak for the OP, but I don't...

Of course I can't speak for the OP, but I don't think the point of this thread is to advocate for the use of IGH over derailleurs, nor do I think it is to weigh the pros and cons between the two.
...
Forum: Touring
03-09-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,100
Posted By Derailed

Having not toured on either a Rohloff or an...

Having not toured on either a Rohloff or an Alfine 11 I can't add much to this thread, but I hope it does draw out a good discussion, as I'm also very curious to hear from some experienced riders.
...
Forum: Touring
02-23-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,780
Posted By Derailed

Like most, my speed fluctuates pretty wildly for...

Like most, my speed fluctuates pretty wildly for all of the expected reasons.

But, in 2010 I kept careful daily notes for the Northern Tier and ended up with the following overall numbers: 4,631...
Forum: Touring
02-09-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,937
Posted By Derailed

I do lots of dumb things,but I've been remarkably...

I do lots of dumb things,but I've been remarkably lucky. One of the dumbest, however, was dropping a map I needed on the outskirts of Muscatine, IA and not noticing that it was missing for several...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,240
Posted By Derailed

They also have an animated gif showing the motion...

They also have an animated gif showing the motion of the new hinge design:

https://www.bikefriday.com/images/hinge-forward.gif
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-15, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,240
Posted By Derailed

Here's a link to the complete announcement from...

Here's a link to the complete announcement from Bike Friday, if anyone is interested:

https://www.bikefriday.com/images/email/images/2294/
Forum: Touring
01-05-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,051
Posted By Derailed

I feel somewhat safer with some sort of retention...

I feel somewhat safer with some sort of retention than none at all, and as staehpj1 said, I much prefer clipless to toe clips and straps.
01-04-15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,912
Posted By Derailed

I use an Android phone coupled with a Pebble...

I use an Android phone coupled with a Pebble smart watch, and this works very well for me. I keep the phone in a handlebar bag, with the display off, but I get speed, distance and time information on...
Forum: Touring
01-03-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Derailed

I follow a similar approach and take two pairs of...

I follow a similar approach and take two pairs of shoes: one SPD and one that are lightweight, made to get wet, and comfortable around camp, in town, or even for hiking on trails. If it's not too...
Forum: Touring
01-03-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,512
Posted By Derailed

I can't speak for the OP, but this seems to be a...

I can't speak for the OP, but this seems to be a tempting approach from my perspective, at least for some tours. Looks like it weighs just under a pound, and considering that even with a dynamo hub,...
Forum: Touring
12-29-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,512
Posted By Derailed

I fall into the pro hub-generator camp, but...

I fall into the pro hub-generator camp, but mainly because I get a kick out of using the bike to power my electronic devices. I've toured coast to coast, taking lots of photos and blogging daily on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,240
Posted By Derailed

invisiblehand: would you mind specifying the...

invisiblehand: would you mind specifying the source of the text you quoted in your original message? Perhaps it was silly of me, but I assumed that it was sent to you by Bike Friday, and thus the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,240
Posted By Derailed

Unless you're doubting the text attributed to...

Unless you're doubting the text attributed to Bike Friday in the OP, or you're referring to something else all together, it's not clear to me why you say that belt drive for the new NWT frame is a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-14, 05:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,240
Posted By Derailed

If the new NWT frame design becomes able to...

If the new NWT frame design becomes able to accommodate belt drive, will the Silk frame remain necessary in the line up?

(In the next year or so I'd like to get a Bike Friday for touring, and I'm...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 34,129
Posted By Derailed

Mine started as a Surly Cross Check, but it's now...

Mine started as a Surly Cross Check, but it's now permanently set up as a fixed-gear commuter:

422859
Forum: Touring
09-17-14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,749
Posted By Derailed

I think BigBlueToe has the right attitude -- just...

I think BigBlueToe has the right attitude -- just about every common shifting option is totally fine, and it's pretty easy to adapt from one to the other.

I happen to prefer bar-end shifters, but...
Forum: Touring
09-13-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By Derailed

Good question. Your suspicion is right in that I...

Good question. Your suspicion is right in that I usually use bicycle mode. I'll try car mode and "avoid highways" for comparison. Thanks for the tip!

On different topic:

I used to use...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 472
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.