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Forum: For Sale
08-22-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,942
Posted By jhhall

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 (in white or black) ...

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 (in white or black)

Want: Specialized Phenom 143 (black)
Forum: For Sale
01-04-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,942
Posted By jhhall

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 (white) Want:...

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 (white)

Want: Specialized Toupe 143 (black)
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 06:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,287
Posted By jhhall

Very true - fair or not, I guess I have a higher...

Very true - fair or not, I guess I have a higher expectation when it comes to other cyclists than I do cars/pedestrians.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 06:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,287
Posted By jhhall

To clarify, when I did pass him I waited for a...

To clarify, when I did pass him I waited for a safer point in which to do so like no immediate traffic to our left. Regardless, passing in those conditions is more dangerous than passing on a MUP...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,287
Posted By jhhall

Cyclists "Jumping Ahead" at Lights

I know this has been discussed at length here at BF but wanted to vent after this mornings commute. Since I have nobody to talk "shop" with here at work (I'm pretty much the only bike commuter),...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Ha ha - I hear ya! But today's ride, for a...

Ha ha - I hear ya!

But today's ride, for a change, was quite comfortable. Only getting to 85 this afternoon so should be a nice ride home as well!
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 06:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,751
Posted By jhhall

True Dat!! Last week a guy actually got mad at...

True Dat!! Last week a guy actually got mad at me for braking as I was approaching an underpass with cyclists going in both directions. He said "man watch out my rear wheel came off the ground". ...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,751
Posted By jhhall

Funny - I think some of the most courteous...

Funny - I think some of the most courteous cyclists are also runners (or use the MUP for non-cycling things) and the most courteous non-cycling MUP users are cyclists. I never knew the affect...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,751
Posted By jhhall

I agree with your first #1 and your third #1. ...

I agree with your first #1 and your third #1. I'll be honest, I don't adhere to #2 all that often though. I use my judgement, for example, is the person walking a dog, small child around, etc.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,770
Posted By jhhall

Ha - how did I miss this post last week! I...

Ha - how did I miss this post last week! I nearly spit water out all over my monitor reading this.

CCrew - you had a rough week of riding and you're commute write-ups are getting quite...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-10, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

OUCH!!! I guess I won't whine (too much) about...

OUCH!!! I guess I won't whine (too much) about my mishaps this morning. While climbing a hill (Custis Trail) my rear derailleur cable broke and threw my cluster into the smallest cog. So I rode...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Dang - I guess you're the "winner" ; )

Dang - I guess you're the "winner" ; )
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Nice ride in this morning - won’t be quite as...

Nice ride in this morning - won’t be quite as cool this afternoon.

The interesting part about today’s ride was all the notes left along the trail. I take the W&OD trail and someone left out about...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,323
Posted By jhhall

I have a set of Armadillo's on one commuter and a...

I have a set of Armadillo's on one commuter and a set of Gatroskins on another commuter. I like them both and would be happy with either one, but if I had to pick one to go with I'd take the...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-10, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By jhhall

Completely agree. I wish I had taken this advice...

Completely agree. I wish I had taken this advice early on. I initially bought the non-bib shorts and eventually broke down and purchased a pair of bibs to see what I was "missing out" on. Well,...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Ha - good point! If I could just get past that...

Ha - good point! If I could just get past that initial ick factor of putting on wet shoes, gloves, etc...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Got soaked last night!! Rain held off all day...

Got soaked last night!! Rain held off all day until I decided to ride home. And of course, when it rains...... I flat!!!

I didn't ride today since they're calling for rain all day and most of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By jhhall

Assuming he has a 10 speed STI shifter, would...

Assuming he has a 10 speed STI shifter, would that introduce an issue if he used an MTB RD?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By jhhall

I agree, I don't think it will work. I was...

I agree, I don't think it will work. I was looking at the APEX as well and did some research for using it with my existing DA RD. Max tooth capacity on the DA RD is 28, based on the manual. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By jhhall

Yes, I actually do use my 34x27 combo quite a...

Yes, I actually do use my 34x27 combo quite a bit. I do a fair bit of climbing and tend to drop into it more often than I'd like.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By jhhall

JJ951 - thanks. Now that I know the rivet has a...

JJ951 - thanks. Now that I know the rivet has a purpose, I won't mess with it. I had no idea, I learn something new every time I come here!

I currently use a DA 10speed chain. Is there any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-10, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By jhhall

I replaced a Truvativ Rouleur. I actually really...

I replaced a Truvativ Rouleur. I actually really liked that crank, I just developed a wobble in the big ring, plus I found a screamin' deal on this one.

It's only one rivet that causes the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By jhhall

Thanks - I do realize this is not recommended for...

Thanks - I do realize this is not recommended for various reasons. However, I've never had an issue getting this to work on any bike I've had or even with this bike but with a different crank. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By jhhall

Chain Rubbing Rivet on Big Ring

Okay - so I'll probably butcher this explanation for this call for help but here goes. I have a Litespeed Teramo and just installed a new FSA SLK Light crank with a new Dura Ace chain. However, I...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Thanks! Talk about how routine focused you get. ...

Thanks! Talk about how routine focused you get. I use the same two bottles to commute to work in, which happen to be right beside my insulated Polar bottles. Not sure why it never occured to me to...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-10, 06:22 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,516
Posted By jhhall

I have two commuter bikes, one equipped with...

I have two commuter bikes, one equipped with Specialized Armadillos and the other with Continental Gatorskins. While I'm happy with both, if I had to pick one it would be the Armadillos.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

We did? I guess I slept through it and didn't...

We did? I guess I slept through it and didn't even notice the remnants this morning on my ride in. I need to pay more attention to my surroundings ; )

As CCrew stated - super humid and muggy. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,474
Posted By jhhall

I hear ya! The commute home on Custis is VERY...

I hear ya! The commute home on Custis is VERY different from the commute in! I've just been too lazy to find another route - another form of laziness I guess ; )


Good to know - although by...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,474
Posted By jhhall

CCrew - this proves it was you, with the...

CCrew - this proves it was you, with the candlestick, at 5am.....
Forum: Commuting
06-29-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,474
Posted By jhhall

Yep - I hop on the W&OD by West Falls Church...

Yep - I hop on the W&OD by West Falls Church (@route 7 bridge) and ride it to the Custis. From there I take Fairfax Drive into Courthouse. Pretty fortunate to have such a commute. Although, I used...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,474
Posted By jhhall

Ha - so I guess that means all that surveillance...

Ha - so I guess that means all that surveillance equipment I bought can be returned. I contacted a "great" security guard company from DC to install it ; )
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,571
Posted By jhhall

That was pretty similar to my commute up until a...

That was pretty similar to my commute up until a year ago when I changed jobs. I had always wanted to take pics of that commute b/c it's absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting these!
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,474
Posted By jhhall

I commute from Falls Church, VA to Arlington, VA...

I commute from Falls Church, VA to Arlington, VA - roughly 6.6 miles each way. I ride on a MUP for 4.5 miles of it and bike lanes for the remainder. Very easy and mostly flat commute.
Forum: Commuting
06-23-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,578
Posted By jhhall

So, did you ride in today? If so, where's the...

So, did you ride in today? If so, where's the bike parked?
Forum: Commuting
06-22-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,578
Posted By jhhall

Dang - sorry to hear that CCrew. So where is the...

Dang - sorry to hear that CCrew. So where is the bike now, in your office or somewhere else? Sounds like a little power trip that will most likely blow over.

I had a similar situation happen to...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 890
Posted By jhhall

A guy I ride with regularly has the Madison. He...

A guy I ride with regularly has the Madison. He really likes it and has no regrets. And for the price it's a great deal.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By jhhall

+1

+1
Forum: For Sale
06-21-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,942
Posted By jhhall

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 Gel (black and in...

Have: Specialized Toupe 143 Gel (black and in very good condition)
Want: Specialized Toupe 143 (black non-gel)
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Hey CCrew - I noticed the same thing this morning...

Hey CCrew - I noticed the same thing this morning on the W&OD. I left home about an hour earlier than usual so I thought it was due to my earlier departure and I just wasn't used to it, but...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 04:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,566
Posted By jhhall

When it starts getting this hot and I make my...

When it starts getting this hot and I make my commute last over an hour I usually substitute water for Cytomax.
Forum: Commuting
06-18-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,753
Posted By jhhall

I hear you - I was a Bellman for several years...

I hear you - I was a Bellman for several years and loved it. Met some really cool people and several celebs that were staying at the hotel. To this day I agree that is was the most fun job I've...
Forum: Touring
06-17-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 758
Posted By jhhall

Another thing you may consider is taking the...

Another thing you may consider is taking the train to Pittsburgh and doing the GAP - C&O. I believe they have full luggage service in Pittsburgh too. That way you could go straight to Pitt and ride...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 05:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,740
Posted By jhhall

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Commuting
06-03-10, 05:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,408
Posted By jhhall

+1 I've been pretty happy by my BG saddles....

+1

I've been pretty happy by my BG saddles. They're great for short/medium distance rides. I start to feel it after a few hours in the saddle, but I honestly don't know if there is a saddle or...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,508
Posted By jhhall

I just bought a pair of 700x25's for my commuter....

I just bought a pair of 700x25's for my commuter. I've been reasonably happy with them on another bike that has a Conti Gatorskin on the front and a Specialized Armadillo on the rear. No doubt from...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,984
Posted By jhhall

Agreed - nicely done tjspeil!

Agreed - nicely done tjspeil!
Forum: Commuting
04-10-10, 02:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,505
Posted By jhhall

I completely agree with this! I have a...

I completely agree with this!

I have a pair of REI Stratos jacket and pants - they work wonderfully.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

:thumb: Very cool morning but nice ride. ...

:thumb:

Very cool morning but nice ride. Probably going to be 30 degrees warmer on the way home. I love this time of year!
Forum: Commuting
03-16-10, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Nice ride this morning - while dark it was DRY!!!...

Nice ride this morning - while dark it was DRY!!! Well, at least there wasn't any rain falling on me I did splash around in a few puddles though. Looking forward to the ride home - should be 60!
Forum: Commuting
03-15-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,879
Posted By jhhall

Dark - very dark. While I'm happy with what it...

Dark - very dark. While I'm happy with what it does in the evenings - my mornings are commuting in the dark.....again. Very wet ride as well and the sand from the storms is sticking to me like glue...
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