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Forum: Living Car Free
10-17-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Increased circulation to your feet, wool...

Increased circulation to your feet, wool insulates even when wet.
It's not an original idea, I got it from a German cyclist on the Oregon Coast. 3rd day in wet leather shoes and a guy is wearing...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-17-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Find Your Temp - No sweat

Physical
Find your tempature

keep in mind a $5 vest will convert your jacket to hi-viz.
http://www.allsafetyproducts.biz/site/323655/product/SAS%206823...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-06, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,534
Posted By carless

Personal ideas aside, anybody see the irony of...

Personal ideas aside, anybody see the irony of never riding without a helmet, but no lights is acceptable?
"I'll buy the Volvo, but not the headlights, we have streetlights and I'm a minimalist"...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-14-06, 06:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Physical How to keep your rear dry and not...

Physical
How to keep your rear dry and not black (Brooks skid marks).
Baggies, preferably freezer bags- gallon size. If it's very hot wear bike shorts, plastic doesnt breathe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By carless

Is that the artist formerly known as Prince on a...

Is that the artist formerly known as Prince on a bike? Yeah, thats for me and my yacht.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-06, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,209
Posted By carless

PM me with an address, I'm on 24th and...

PM me with an address, I'm on 24th and Willamette. I would make a nice video:
http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Scientific-ATC-1000-Action-Camera/dp/B000A7QI5O
Forum: Living Car Free
10-13-06, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Excellent tip! Also know the transit website, and...

Excellent tip! Also know the transit website, and buy the schedule (nominal/free). Maybe google earth too.
Forum: Touring
10-13-06, 09:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,575
Posted By carless

Where are you going?

Where are you going?
Forum: Commuting
10-13-06, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,566
Posted By carless

AHH, you read my mind, I have a Giant OCR with...

AHH, you read my mind, I have a Giant OCR with discs- I want discs on my commuter!
http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/giant-bicycle-inc/road-bike/PRD_290519_5668crx.aspx
This bike is no longer...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-06, 09:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,534
Posted By carless

I guess society has ingrained helmets so...

I guess society has ingrained helmets so completely, that it is taboo to go without one (helmet safety aside, just an observation). I wish we had the same trend with riding skills and visibility.
I...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-12-06, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By carless

Car-free Roundup

Flex car
http://cascadiascorecard.typepad.com/blog/2005/07/sunny_share.html

One Mile from Home
http://cascadiascorecard.typepad.com/blog/mostcomments/index.html

Reborn Carless...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-12-06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Mechanical How to fix or mount fenders on the...

Mechanical
How to fix or mount fenders on the road.
Put zip ties in your handlebar ends and carry washers with you. If you put a zip tie loose around the frame you can cross through it with...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,566
Posted By carless

Trek Portland Reviews: Own one?

I'm always looking for my next commuter. Any owners got info?
I'd like to know if there are any flaws w/brakes (disc), paint chipping, bad stock gearing?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-06, 09:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,534
Posted By carless

Dark helmet, no lights at night?

What is the rationale for riding a bike at night with a dark helmet, but no lights?
Is there a social stigma attached to visibility? This isn't a homeless problem with squeaky walcrap bikes, think...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-06, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,618
Posted By carless

Spd sandals ...

Spd sandals
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=spd%20sandals&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wi
with smartwool socks
http://www.backcountrygear.com/images/SwoolMicroAdrenaline.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
10-09-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

I volunteer at a food bank/room and many homeless...

I volunteer at a food bank/room and many homeless people get alotta food and no panniers, or even a milk cart. If you take a plastic shopping bag and twist it (think rope) you can secure almost...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-09-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

My solution is a hose clamp (see pic) also handy...

My solution is a hose clamp (see pic) also handy for a quick fix in touring.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-07-06, 07:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Cheap Panniers

Mechanical - bags that fit on the rear rack

You will need bags to carry stuff on your bike. It's hard to know how big or how much to spend. You can also look at messenger bags Chrome makes a...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-07-06, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Mechanical - How to get a business suit, dress,...

Mechanical - How to get a business suit, dress, or casual clothes dry and wrinkle free to work.

The Garment Bag for Biking to Work
http://www.twowheelgear.com/features.php
Looks like a regular...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-07-06, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By carless

Car-Free Tips #1 - *Share Yours

I'd like to work this into a sticky to explain/help visitors to our little sub-forum. Our biggest audience isn't visitors to BF, but Google searchers, with that in mind here are some (non) logical...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-07-06, 03:58 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,903
Posted By carless

Welcome to the forum. The distinctive subjects we...

Welcome to the forum. The distinctive subjects we talk about may seem flippant and pedantic, but most posters are respectful. I don't take your remarks personally, but if you would like discuss the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,517
Posted By carless

I had disc brake problems with my (2002?) Giant...

I had disc brake problems with my (2002?) Giant OCR Touring, also. My solution was to remove the short suicide levers and all the associated cable slop. Now the brakes are set up exactly like a road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-06, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By carless

Hazards Of Inactivity

Main Page: http://www.pednet.org/articles.html
Article: http://www.pednet.org/artInactivityHazards.html

You often hear the advice, "Be sure to get permission from your doctor before you begin an...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-23-06, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,095
Posted By carless

You should consider why this is somewhat...

You should consider why this is somewhat important to you. If this individual is questioning your beliefs, are you offended? Do you feel he is uninformed, lazy or dangerous to society. Give this some...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By carless

My rationale was a car replacement bike with...

My rationale was a car replacement bike with lights. I consider this a car tailight. Most drivers never wonder if people can see their tailights and I wanted the same thing.
The bike-specific...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-06, 03:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By carless

NR HID headlight, worked great for a year then...

NR HID headlight, worked great for a year then bulb replacements X 2 @ $129. They currently need 2 more bulbs!
Forum: Commuting
09-23-06, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By carless

Undisputed best tailight

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Lights/product_22215.shtml

$60 tailight
$150 battery

Basically a car tailight. I ride to work and leave it on for 8 hours and ride home. It can be set for flashing,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-06, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By carless

Got it!

Got it!
Forum: Commuting
09-21-06, 10:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,422
Posted By carless

I used night vision goggles often in the Army....

I used night vision goggles often in the Army. While driving you loose depth perception and become blinded by headlights (flares should be avoided). They weigh at least 5 lbs, stick out 6", and are...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-29-06, 01:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,617
Posted By carless

Heres my take on "what to do" sans job and car....

Heres my take on "what to do" sans job and car. Do the epic tour (US- southern or northern tier) observe what the people you meet have to say about life, what different cities look like and keep an...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-06, 01:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,219
Posted By carless

Hey- your trying to group people who ride bikes...

Hey- your trying to group people who ride bikes into people you morally disagree with. Save it for the voting booth and your daughters dates. We are a group (car-free) who most people equate with...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-21-06, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By carless

When I'm not signed in I get text links to pics. ...

When I'm not signed in I get text links to pics.
When I'm signed in I get a blank attachment box.
Others can see my pics.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-21-06, 01:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,219
Posted By carless

This was a thread about people who don't post,...

This was a thread about people who don't post, but realize they have an option to driving. Some people thought they were "disqualified" by using a car to post. The truth is if you don't use a car in...
Forum: Touring
08-21-06, 12:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By carless

I was born in Oregon and recently moved back. I...

I was born in Oregon and recently moved back. I did the Oregon coast 2 years ago.
My tips are:
Summer is July and August. I went in June and it rained; this was "explained" many times.
Nearly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-06, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By carless

Posted on user assistance forum.

Posted on user assistance forum.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-21-06, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By carless

Pics?

I started a thread in the Advocacy forum and can't post pics:
I m using Firefox
The "attached thumbnails" box is present, but empty
I will try to attach a pic here
I've posted pics many times...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-06, 12:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By carless

I guess I can't post pics?

I guess I can't post pics?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By carless

.......

.......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-06, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By carless

Server burp

Server burp
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-06, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By carless

Reflective Tape Pics

Post your pics.... for all the people that think you don't need visibility. I use Tireflys on a front brake cable, wheels, and rear rack.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-06, 10:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,244
Posted By carless

Just visiting. I voted with my feet/bike to...

Just visiting. I voted with my feet/bike to Eugene, Oregon. 2K miles downtown and no problems. I'd like an effort to make accidents with bikes automatically the drivers fault, ala european laws. It...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-06, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By carless

The AR trail is strictly a recreational trail. It...

The AR trail is strictly a recreational trail. It is not designed for going to work. I like the congestion, mishaps and publicity this MUP is generating. maybe they will expand it, or make it go...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-06, 09:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,293
Posted By carless

I'm a person. I wear helmets occasionally, ride...

I'm a person. I wear helmets occasionally, ride or walk home from a bar, and work in healthcare. You get a lot farther in life if you deal with people as people, rather than a checklist of status,...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Posted By carless

Except if the gas tank blew up (Pinto) or it fell...

Except if the gas tank blew up (Pinto) or it fell apart (Maverick) or the tranny/motor wasn't strong enough (4cyl Ranger) or outsourced to achieve quality (Escort) or redesigned to boost sales/drop...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,219
Posted By carless

Lurkers: You people are crazy...

Post your thoughts.
Are you afraid?
Did you get here by Google or Yahoo! and found out that other people;
-Don't think cupholder placement (and numbers) are important
-Realize you can slide by...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 08:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By carless

In order, and with due respect: -elderly people...

In order, and with due respect:
-elderly people and young kids can ride depending on the person, not the age.
-rural areas can be great places to live, and bike
-children are not a transportation...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 07:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By carless

Candians are deep, eh? I should point out I voted...

Candians are deep, eh? I should point out I voted with my feet to Eugene, OR. My lawyer, co-workers and family ride bikes and cars. There is hope for change.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By carless

Thanks for the post. The hardest part for me,...

Thanks for the post. The hardest part for me, personally was to be on a bike in public. What if somebody thought I had a drunk driving ticket, or I was homeless? You beat that, by actually doing it....
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By carless

What kind of distance? What is your level of...

What kind of distance? What is your level of fitness/bike smarts?
Forum: Living Car Free
08-15-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By carless

I resemble that remark....

I resemble that remark....
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