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Forum: Great Lakes
05-08-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By GeoffM

Bumping an older thread, my GF brought up a very...

Bumping an older thread, my GF brought up a very good point.
Water stops. Are there fountains? Does it go through towns?
Forum: Great Lakes
03-27-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By GeoffM

Thanks everyone. That's exactly what I wanted to...

Thanks everyone. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-26-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By GeoffM

Is it a muddy path? Packed gravel/limestone? ...

Is it a muddy path? Packed gravel/limestone?

Do you know the paths down here? Would you compare it more towards Polly Ann trail - Lapeer county, or Paint creek trail?
Forum: Great Lakes
03-25-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By GeoffM

Michigan path from Gaylord to Mackinaw

Is this a paved path? What are the conditions?
I'm planning to do it the week before MMM. I'll start in Gaylord and have my GF pick me up in Mackinaw city.
Pretty much, anything I should know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By GeoffM

A few more I've done: ...

A few more I've done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csx6luzygG4&list=UUk4ebZGqGgGX39UUcwFhKZA&index=3&feature=plcp...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-08-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,527
Posted By GeoffM

No I didn't. I wasn't sure if the weather would...

No I didn't. I wasn't sure if the weather would cooperate, and I ended up working.
I'll send you a PM, but here's what I did today. The purpose of it was just to get some footage of Independence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By GeoffM

You'll get a lot of drag and wind noise with...

You'll get a lot of drag and wind noise with anything on your roof. I only put my rack on when I need it.
Btw, the fairing doesn't help nearly as much as they hype it to. There is some slight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By GeoffM

Bike ride videos

I got a Go Pro for Christmas so I could take videos of my rides and other sports I do.
I didn't see a dedicated media section, so I thought I'd put it here.
Here is the first video, expect another...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-23-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,316
Posted By GeoffM

You'll need a drier for whichever compressor you...

You'll need a drier for whichever compressor you choose. I'd look at the CFM required for your spray gun and get at least that in a compressor. I'm not sure how the driers work. You might want to...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-21-11, 12:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,527
Posted By GeoffM

I'm in Clarkston. Hardly alone. I'm...

I'm in Clarkston.



Hardly alone. I'm right down the street from you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-11, 10:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,754
Posted By GeoffM

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/...

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/?gclid=CKj_8cbuj60CFYHAKgodAGdymA

Go Pro Hero 2
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By GeoffM

Great job! I'd worry about my appendages freezing...

Great job! I'd worry about my appendages freezing but it looks like you're prepared.

That guy with his full face covered, in the pic I quoted it looks like he has his whole face covered by the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 1,658,729
Posted By GeoffM

They range. Google POV camera (point of view...

They range. Google POV camera (point of view camera). I have the Go Pro in the mail. $300. Shoots in 1080p and should be thoroughly awesome.

Here's a question: How much would a video of you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By GeoffM

The only way you'll find something that cheap is...

The only way you'll find something that cheap is to go to your local sporting goods store. And even then you'll still have to buy super cheap. I have a roof rack. You could change the clips out and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By GeoffM

Not necessarily. Mine were large before I started...

Not necessarily. Mine were large before I started biking.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By GeoffM

Thought I'd bump this with 2 solutions: 1. I...

Thought I'd bump this with 2 solutions:
1. I simply held the camera and rode on a trail I wanted to record. Didn't turn out too bad. I'll upload it and edit this post when it's done.
2. I bought a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By GeoffM

My Calf muscles are separating

Has anyone else experienced this? Judging from the picture below, my "Gastrocnemius" has always overshadowed my "Soleus", by a lot. I'd guess my "G" muscle is almost 7 inches wide, and I've never...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By GeoffM

Mounting a phone on my handlebars

I just had an idea to mount my phone on my handle bars and use it to record my trips.
I was looking at cases but they all seem to be geared towards using the phone for directions or other phone...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By GeoffM

I made this exact same thread on a car forum, and...

I made this exact same thread on a car forum, and got 60+ replies.
Not interesting here?
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=179902
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By GeoffM

See, I was calling it a CCW, but then people told...

See, I was calling it a CCW, but then people told me it's usually called a CPL.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By GeoffM

Assault with a deadly weapon/Attempted Murder

Is hitting someone with a car, right?
AND
You can use a CPL to defend yourself against certain death, right?

Bike riders (bicycle AND motorcycle) get hit a lot....

See where I'm going with...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-04-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By GeoffM

I'm going with my Uncle. I've been training for...

I'm going with my Uncle. I've been training for it since March. He's only gone on one ride :lol:
I think I'll have a decent chance of finishing, hopefully in about 4 hours.
It'll also be the first...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By GeoffM

I prefer All Sport, I used app planet to get it...

I prefer All Sport, I used app planet to get it for free. I like that I can upload the trips and post them to Facebook.
I've never heard of Google MyTracks. I'm going to have to check that out.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,864
Posted By GeoffM

Know the trails you ride. I was surprised when a...

Know the trails you ride. I was surprised when a limestone path turned into a river bed. A road bike wouldn't stand a chance against it.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-27-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By GeoffM

Is there anything in Dryden or Imlay city? It...

Is there anything in Dryden or Imlay city?
It sounds like the Macomb half of the Clinton River trail. Lots of stores but no water. Except the Clinton river trail is paved.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-27-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By GeoffM

Clarkston?

Clarkston?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,931
Posted By GeoffM

I've always wondered what someone would so if I...

I've always wondered what someone would so if I hit their car. I've had several ample opportunities. I'm a pretty big guy, so I think it'd turn out ok. But Michigan IS a carry state.....
What's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-11, 03:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,465
Posted By GeoffM

You know, like "Get the **** off the road!,...

You know, like "Get the **** off the road!, That's what sidewalks are for!"
But that's a little difficult to yell whilst driving/ moving way faster than the biker.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,465
Posted By GeoffM

I must be honest here. I am one of these people. ...

I must be honest here. I am one of these people.
Although I do it with merit. My shouts are always either "Nice bike!" (Which is difficult to make sound non sarcastic), or "Use a sidewalk!".
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By GeoffM

Thanks for the help everyone. That link is very...

Thanks for the help everyone. That link is very helpful.
What does OY mean?
Forum: Great Lakes
04-24-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By GeoffM

I've used that trail before. The problem is if I...

I've used that trail before. The problem is if I do the round trip it's almost 100 miles. I'm not quite up to that yet.
I've gone as far as 29 and Van ****, but I didn't see any water stops. Are...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-22-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By GeoffM

I'll be riding Pontiac Lake or Indian springs...

I'll be riding Pontiac Lake or Indian springs later today. Any takers?
Pontiac lake...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-22-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By GeoffM

Bump

Bump
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By GeoffM

I haven't had that yet, but a couple of trails I...

I haven't had that yet, but a couple of trails I posted we're pretty remote. You can't see them from street view, but they're clear as day on satellite. I'm hoping they approve 2 important ones for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-21-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By GeoffM

Dynamos and power requirements

I'm new to this whole thing, so if there's a sticky I've missed, let me know.


I've been looking into Dynamos, and it seems likely I should go for the hub type. I've been looking at this one....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

Didn't even realize there were responses here....

Didn't even realize there were responses here. The hand numbness happens with all of my bike. I thought it was due to holding on too tight, or in colder weather my hands just freezing. I'll try...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By GeoffM

Google Map Maker

Has just opened itself to edits from everyone!
URL:
http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/help/mapmaker/
Article:
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/110420-092933

I've just spent a good 2 hours...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-19-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By GeoffM

If you guys wanna head north I'll ride with you. ...

If you guys wanna head north I'll ride with you.
My suggestion would be to get on that Orchard Lake path and head up to Clinton River trail.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

You're 200, I'm 240. How are you heavier? My...

You're 200, I'm 240. How are you heavier?

My hands go numb. Usually at about 15 - 20 miles.
Forum: Introductions
04-18-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By GeoffM

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 544
Views: 17,440
Posted By GeoffM

Honestly? The only thing preventing me is (right...

Honestly? The only thing preventing me is (right now the snow) getting really sweaty riding to where I have to go.
The weight of any carried items could also have a negative effect. It just depends...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By GeoffM

Polly Ann Trail - Michigan: Oakland, Lapeer, and Genesee counties.

The other day we had a warm-up, so I decided to try this trail. I started at the base of it in Oakland county, and my goal was to hit Dryden and then turn around.
Riding through Oakland county,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

That would make sense, I was putting in $10...

That would make sense, I was putting in $10 axles. They didn't give me an option of a more expensive axle, so I'm probably going to go with the cassette. This mountain bike is much easier to ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

Ok, I currently have the one on the left, and the...

Ok, I currently have the one on the left, and the bike shop recommended the one on the right. I'll go with that, but it puzzles me that the first axle lasted so long, and the next 2 broke so fast....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

I occasionally ride hard, but the 2 bent axles...

I occasionally ride hard, but the 2 bent axles broke on a 3 mile all paved route. If that's hard, then I need a bike made out of titanium!



Not sure what a free wheel hub is, I haven't had a...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By GeoffM

I would, but I HATE riding on the road. I mean,...

I would, but I HATE riding on the road. I mean, yea it's nicer and you can go faster, but I just feel like a dick.
Plus I would be a hypocrite. I only ride on the road when the sidewalk runs out,...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,418
Posted By GeoffM

I'm in Clarkston MI. We're neighbors, and there...

I'm in Clarkston MI. We're neighbors, and there definitely ARE trails around here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Posted By GeoffM

Drop out alignment info can be found in the...

Drop out alignment info can be found in the stickies?
Forum: Introductions
04-17-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By GeoffM

Thanks for the response! I haven't had good...

Thanks for the response!
I haven't had good luck with water bottles. They'll either bounce out, or I have to slow down to drink them. I'm not a big fan of stopping for anything, so I don't use them...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,129
Posted By GeoffM

I don't signal. I point :lol: And I give a...

I don't signal. I point :lol:
And I give a hands up when somebody stops to let me through
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