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Forum: Winter Cycling
03-30-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,139
Posted By Chuck43

Suggestions?

Thanks -

Do you have a suggestion for a particular studded tire? The bulk of the winter where I am, I will be in deep snow...(the plows are very slow...)
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-30-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,139
Posted By Chuck43

Looking for snow tips...

Hey everyone...

I have been commuting daily for four years now, one only in "fair weather" in the cold north of Canada, and three more every day here in Holland. The commuting here is amazing,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,908
Posted By Chuck43

The therapy really helps - I had a torn meniscus...

The therapy really helps - I had a torn meniscus two years ago. I still wear a knee brace for most sports - basketball, volleyball, etc. The beauty of it is, cycling is one of the motions that does...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-05, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Chuck43

A box of baby wipes kept at work works great,...

A box of baby wipes kept at work works great, along with deodorant. The baby wipes are moist, antibacterial, and you can get unscented (or, if you are into it, scented with lavendar, citrus, etc -...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-05, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 725
Posted By Chuck43

I use the overbooties from MEC (Mountain...

I use the overbooties from MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op). They were cheap (around $20.00), and fit over any shoe. Never had any wetness on my feet that wasn't caused by my own perspiration.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,372
Posted By Chuck43

Commuter "heros"

I was not sure if you had a thread such as this before...the "worst" setups you have seen for commuting. Folks you actually felt like stopping and congratulating on their monumental efforts....
...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-05, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,052
Posted By Chuck43

I ride by a golf course...not sure if you are...

I ride by a golf course...not sure if you are golfers, but I have found on the road, in the ditches, many golf balls - some extremely valuable (titlelist ProV-1,s are a common find, only one...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-05, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By Chuck43

I assume you are male, John J? If so, my...

I assume you are male, John J? If so, my suggestion is to go for any seat that has some degree of softness/gel, but more importantly, a good wedge shape or long groove to protect your most delicate...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-05, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Chuck43

Thanks for all of the input...I ended up getting...

Thanks for all of the input...I ended up getting another rack - from Axiom, slightly longer than a regular rack. It is actually designed for disk brake bikes, with one side adjustable, but fit my...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-05, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Chuck43

Hello Keayne I am in Thunder Bay, but travel...

Hello Keayne

I am in Thunder Bay, but travel often for work to Toronto, where I do a lot of shopping at MEC. A great store, I have never been disappointed (other than this darn rack...)
Forum: Commuting
03-26-05, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Chuck43

Heel hitting pannier

Hello again...

Another question from a relative newby. I have a cheap pair of panniers, that are quite small. I purchased some rain covers from Mountain Equipment for them. I have a Specialized...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,808
Posted By Chuck43

The reasons for my commuting, though I am unable...

The reasons for my commuting, though I am unable currently (will be starting full time again soon), are plentiful:

1. Save the earth
2. Save money
3. Thighs of steel (should never be...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-05, 11:51 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 19,753
Posted By Chuck43

I love this thread - what a great idea. If this...

I love this thread - what a great idea. If this thread is still going in a few months, I will post some pics of the route I will be taking to work in the LImburg province in the southern...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,135
Posted By Chuck43

If it is too long a ride to cycle in on the other...

If it is too long a ride to cycle in on the other days, there is always the "drive and ride" compromise. Gear yourself up, throw the bike in the truck/on the racks (depending on your vehicle), and...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-05, 11:27 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,225
Posted By Chuck43

Instead of packing tape, the very cheap ($20.00)...

Instead of packing tape, the very cheap ($20.00) waterproof Downpour Cycling Helmet Cover from Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC website)...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-05, 09:34 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,135
Posted By Chuck43

I have "commuted" here in Canada for about a...

I have "commuted" here in Canada for about a year, once or twice a week...a nice 25 km. ride, some large hills to get a good workout. I was never quite serious about it - just on my mountain bike,...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By Chuck43

Is it not a balalnce problem if you only have one...

Is it not a balalnce problem if you only have one full???
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By Chuck43

Thanks - the nashbar ones hold a little over 1000...

Thanks - the nashbar ones hold a little over 1000 cu in., and it looks as though you are bringing quite about the same amount of gear as I am planning. Should work - assuming they fit on the rear...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By Chuck43

I guess I have a different issue...I really do...

I guess I have a different issue...I really do not know the size of pannier I need (in cubic inches/centimetres). I am shopping online, so do not know the size. About how big would they need to be...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 02:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By Chuck43

But... 1. will they hold a pair of pants, a...

But...

1. will they hold a pair of pants, a shirt and shoes in one, and a stack of 8.5 x11 size papers/book in the other?

2. will they fit on a rear rack/attach to it?
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By Chuck43

Pannier Question

Forgive the basic content of my question - I am new to bike commuting...

I have a rear rack on my bike, but am looking for relatively small panniers...

Here is my question: Will "front"...
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