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Forum: Northeast
09-02-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,612
Posted By angelo

I had an old bianchi done by "Powder Coat...

I had an old bianchi done by "Powder Coat Finishes (http://www.powdercoatfinishes.com/default.htm)" in Baltimore (in the Greektown neighborhood)-- not DC, but maybe close enough.
They matched the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,844
Posted By angelo

If it was the result of a massive impact, the...

If it was the result of a massive impact, the tubing show signs of buckling and severe bending. If it was fatigue (a crack the formed and grew slowly until catastrophic failure) , you should be able...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,537
Posted By angelo

Lately, I've used headphones from Nike: flight...

Lately, I've used headphones from Nike: flight (http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=US&lang_locale=en_US&l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-162396) and flow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By angelo

Take it to a bike shop and pay them to remove in...

Take it to a bike shop and pay them to remove in 2 minutes of labor.

It is not worth your time to struggle with it and if something goes "wrong", you will have trashed your fork or frame.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By angelo

That type of fender (mud-guard) will protect you...

That type of fender (mud-guard) will protect you as your front wheel tries to fling large pieces of horse-**** and mud into your face. It won't keep you and your bike from getting continually soaked...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,424
Posted By angelo

Bikely. I like the interface. Although lately,...

Bikely. I like the interface. Although lately, the site seems to have problems. It takes a long time to load, or just doesn't and requires me to refresh. I suspect that they're seeing more traffic on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,034
Posted By angelo

Generally, you can't beat the convenience of...

Generally, you can't beat the convenience of well-maintained ergo (brifter, or whatever you call them) shifters.

Downtube shifters are best if you have an old bike and are using a friction-mode...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-26-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,584
Posted By angelo

I like Michael Pollan's philosophy: Eat food....

I like Michael Pollan's philosophy: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants (http://www.michaelpollan.com/indefense.php).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,728
Posted By angelo

I don't know where it comes from. I remember...

I don't know where it comes from. I remember seeing Lance race in the Thrift Drug Classic in Pittsburgh in 1994 and 1995. He had won the 1994 race (substantial purse) and was about to win the 1995...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-24-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 935
Posted By angelo

Live in the city. Commute to office park outside...

Live in the city. Commute to office park outside the city but in metro area(16mile). Try to perform as many errands as possible on bike.

"Ride" in the country!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-23-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Thanks Pragmatik and greaterbrown. I can now see...

Thanks Pragmatik and greaterbrown. I can now see some shortcuts for folks that want shorter mileage!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,391
Posted By angelo

Its hard to say, you have approximately the same...

Its hard to say, you have approximately the same type of build as me. I get 20% on a tanita body fat scale. (I'll spare everyone the pics).

When you can start to see the 6-pack, it means 15-ish....
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-23-09, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

An awesome memorable ride, baltocharlie. Enjoyed...

An awesome memorable ride, baltocharlie. Enjoyed the pics!

Hey, is anyone going to the moonlight madness ride (http://nbbb.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/moonlight-madness-ride-july-30th/) on July 30?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By angelo

I believe that if you take it to a powdercoat...

I believe that if you take it to a powdercoat shop that does regularly motorcycles, they should be able to strip the paint and do everything right. Motorcycle frames are not that different from bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-09, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By angelo

Ah! That's it aerodynamico KL. I think you...

Ah! That's it aerodynamico KL.

I think you are right, I see now that parts of the galli groupo had been contracted out to manufacturers. So, it might be possible to find the right barrel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By angelo

galli brake calipers: looking for adjusting barrel

Hi all,

I'm in the middle of resurrecting an 80's bianchi with a mish-mash of old parts. I've had pretty pair of galli brake calipers laying around for almost 20 years and now looks like a good...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,182
Posted By angelo

It is totally viable and you don't need to have...

It is totally viable and you don't need to have an excuse. Just try it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By angelo

Cool, do you think the wheels are lightweight?

Cool, do you think the wheels are lightweight?
Forum: Commuting
07-13-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,601
Posted By angelo

Coolmax headsweats. At first, I was...

Coolmax headsweats.

At first, I was concerned that it would make me look like the "rex kwon do (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKmUsVeKp1o)" guy from Napoleon Dynamite but then I decided to face...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,328
Posted By angelo

I think you'll find that with exposure to...

I think you'll find that with exposure to sunlight, the tube will deteriorate and get sticky or break apart. Of course, if you change it out every year or so, it won't be a problem.

I use wine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,303
Posted By angelo

Does anyone use a larger size inner tube to...

Does anyone use a larger size inner tube to defeat this problem? I got into the habit of using the next size up inner tube for my tires (eg a "32" mm inner tube for a "25" mm tire).

I don't have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,229
Posted By angelo

If you're getting "pinch" flats it is because you...

If you're getting "pinch" flats it is because you hit an obstacle that squooshed your tire too far and pinched the inner tube against the rim. The tell tale sign is a pair of holes for each flat...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,555
Posted By angelo

Your average speed depends on a lot of things:...

Your average speed depends on a lot of things: traffic lights, hills, terrain, and the level of effort/discomfort you're willing to put out.

I'd recommend that you not worry at all about hitting...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-07-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

I think it was a fatigue or weld issue. Columbus...

I think it was a fatigue or weld issue. Columbus tubing. Apparently it is a common place for breakage: driveside dropout-chainstay interface.

I would love to ride sometime with any of you folks...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By angelo

Well, you could get a bigger chain-ring. That...

Well, you could get a bigger chain-ring. That would shift all your gearing up (and require a new chain). On the other hand, a good quality properly maintained external derailleur is pretty damn...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-06-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

This is not as epic has human car's but here's my...

This is not as epic has human car's but here's my trip report for yesterday:

I had decided to condense my most favorite/scenic roads in Baltimore county into one ride that is as short as...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By angelo

The best bike locking strategy is to lock a bike...

The best bike locking strategy is to lock a bike that no one would want to steal. Seriously. A well-maintained road bike just screams "steal me!" when locked up for extended periods of time on most...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,289
Posted By angelo

Yep, summer weight wool baselayer (underwear),...

Yep, summer weight wool baselayer (underwear), will do wonders. As others said, you can't really avoid sweat unless environmental conditions are ideal and you're not exerting at all. The wool will...
Forum: Northeast
07-06-09, 04:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,208
Posted By angelo

Curiouswill and hansomeryan, Another place...

Curiouswill and hansomeryan,

Another place for great riding is in Northern Baltimore County. You can drive up Oregon Ridge Park parking lot and its a great starting point for all kinds of rides--...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-09, 08:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,095
Posted By angelo

Same here. In my experience the gatorskins have...

Same here. In my experience the gatorskins have been impervious to glass. The only thing that has gotten them is those little needles of steel. I'm glad that here in the northeast, we don't have...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By angelo

I generally agree with your lane positioning,...

I generally agree with your lane positioning, however, don't you think it might be somewhat counterproductive to have the obviously ironic youtube handle of "bodybait" while giving advice about...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,854
Posted By angelo

Yep, that's the main "bottleneck" but it is not...

Yep, that's the main "bottleneck" but it is not bad and better than the alternative.

Going outbound I basically take the Gwynns falls trail along Carrol park and the Montgomery office building,...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 08:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,854
Posted By angelo

A bit of description of your route profile. ...

A bit of description of your route profile.

16 miles (25Km) each way, Urban/Suburban/Office-park, 1000 feet of climbing
Basically from Baltimore city center to the BWI airport area.
Bikely link...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-01-09, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 967
Posted By angelo

I was raised in a car-free family until age 17...

I was raised in a car-free family until age 17 when my father finally got a car in '85.

Never felt like anything was missing growing up in Pittsburgh in the city and in a "street car suburb" with...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,050
Posted By angelo

That's the worst kind of road to be on: strip...

That's the worst kind of road to be on: strip malls with parking lot exits every ~100 feet, high volume high speed traffic. Nasty and really stressful for cycling. As for the lane, I think it would...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By angelo

Yes, have the IT department set you up with VPN...

Yes, have the IT department set you up with VPN on your home desktop. Keep work files on network. :)

Carrying a laptop is a drag! I stuff it into a back pack when I have no choice.
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,838
Posted By angelo

Hold on a sec... what type of commute ends up...

Hold on a sec... what type of commute ends up with a dive into a pool??

Are you guys lifeguards?
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By angelo

Not surprising at all. The "door-to-door" average...

Not surprising at all. The "door-to-door" average speed of a CAR commuter in typical urban regions is often less than 20 mph. On a bike you are probably spending less time waiting at stop lights and...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-09, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,036
Posted By angelo

Yep, I use a princeton tec switchback I and...

Yep, I use a princeton tec switchback I and planet bike superflash in back. I run them even for daylight commutes. In fact, I aim the headlight slightly up so that it shines directly ahead and a...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,869
Posted By angelo

My solution is to use 2 bib shorts-- one for the...

My solution is to use 2 bib shorts-- one for the morning, one for the evening. The morning bib short is stuffed into a plastic bag, and the other one is fresh and clean for the commute home.

I...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,012
Posted By angelo

Like most cyclists, I take a pragmatic approach: ...

Like most cyclists, I take a pragmatic approach:

STOP, if the right of way of others is involved or if I feel that I need to wait for "the right moment" to enter the intersection regardless of...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,856
Posted By angelo

What people say about wool is true. The modern...

What people say about wool is true. The modern merino wool fabrics wick away sweat almost as good as coolmax, but have one more tremendous advantage: they don't get "funky" if you sweat. The base...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By angelo

I agree. For cycling, there are too many...

I agree. For cycling, there are too many "intangibles" that make one route better or worse than another: sometimes a route is good in only a particular direction, or perhaps not safe during rush...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-03-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Thanks, everybody, for the tips on gloves. I am...

Thanks, everybody, for the tips on gloves. I am definitely going to try some combination of inner and outer gloves. I definitely agree that blocking the wind is key.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-03-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Gloves! Does anyone have recommendations for...

Gloves!

Does anyone have recommendations for gloves that appropriate for days like today?

I have an old pair pearl izumi "lobster-claw" gloves. I had thought these would be ideal but they are...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-01-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Also, I would add the following streets through...

Also, I would add the following streets through the little neighborhood of Orangeville...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-01-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Very useful map, it gives me some ideas for new...

Very useful map, it gives me some ideas for new routes (I am not too familiar with NW Baltimore).

I would consider adding Old Harford Road. It is an easy residential road that forks off from...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-31-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Thanks Charlie, Glad you like. I'm not too...

Thanks Charlie,

Glad you like. I'm not too worried about crime. The only bad things I try to avoid are the following (when riding the city and environs):

* Strip malls -- because people doing...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-24-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

No, I was just being lazy and negligent while...

No, I was just being lazy and negligent while making the map! You are correct.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-24-08, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By angelo

Thanks everybody, The other day I did ride...

Thanks everybody,

The other day I did ride partially through there, but I turned from river (levering side) to gun rd. I found I could take gun all the way to sulphur spring, go through the town...
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