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Forum: Recumbent
02-02-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,944
Posted By juliebeanpie

I get the exact same thing from the same age...

I get the exact same thing from the same age groups, except the 20-30 age group of hardbodies are far too cool to acknowledge me most of the time. I find it interesting that bicyclists, which one...
Forum: Recumbent
02-01-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By juliebeanpie

Did you get the suspended fork? I'd love a...

Did you get the suspended fork? I'd love a review, if you did. I've been eyeing that fork for a while, because it is the only aftermarket fork I can find for a recumbent, besides White Bros. which...
Forum: Recumbent
02-01-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,051
Posted By juliebeanpie

My bike isn't a true recumbent (Giant Revive). ...

My bike isn't a true recumbent (Giant Revive). It has been my commuter for the last 4 years. Lately I've been perusing Craigslist for a full suspension mountain bike frame to make a townie out of. ...
Forum: Recumbent
01-31-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,529
Posted By juliebeanpie

I changed out the shock because I really don't...

I changed out the shock because I really don't weigh enough to make that coil do anything. The Fox is adjustable for your weight, so I have much cushier suspension now. As to people liking it,...
Forum: Recumbent
01-26-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,529
Posted By juliebeanpie

Well, since no one has replied to this thread in...

Well, since no one has replied to this thread in 6 months, I hardly think you highjacked it :). As for the high pressure tires and tubes, that was an easy modification. We have trail tires on them,...
Forum: Recumbent
01-23-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,529
Posted By juliebeanpie

My husband and I each have one. We put high...

My husband and I each have one. We put high pressure tubes and tires on right away, and both of us upgraded the rear shock to Fox Float now, instead of the coil. I LOVE mine, it hauls ***** now. ...
Forum: Recumbent
01-23-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,911
Posted By juliebeanpie

Where did you buy your Meks fork? I see your...

Where did you buy your Meks fork? I see your link (I've come across it on ebay a couple of times) but I have a 1 1/8 inch threadless. The Meks site lists a dealer in my area. I called him, but...
08-29-07, 03:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,270
Posted By juliebeanpie

It's all in your head.

It's all in your head.
08-29-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,752
Posted By juliebeanpie

:o my mom called me juliebean when I was a kid. ...

:o my mom called me juliebean when I was a kid. my husband calls me pie. combo of the two. :o
08-29-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,589
Posted By juliebeanpie

(frantically waving hand) Me!

(frantically waving hand) Me!
Forum: Recumbent
08-26-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By juliebeanpie

front suspension reviews wanted

White Brothers makes a suspended fork for 20 inch recumbent. Anyone have one, or try one? They are pricey, but the best I've seen so far. Any opinions or commentary would be great.
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07-31-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By juliebeanpie

You're losing a pound a week, but you're gaining...

You're losing a pound a week, but you're gaining muscle, so don't rely on weight, rely on the fit of your clothes and the shape of your body. I'll watch for that shirt on ebay, good luck!
Forum: Commuting
07-31-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Haven't posted in a million years. My commute...

Haven't posted in a million years. My commute this morning was especially nice. The birds were chirping in the trees. Overhead the sky was a bright clear blue behind the foliage of the huge trees...
08-23-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 459
Posted By juliebeanpie

Chico Women mtb ride

I haven't been riding in upper park in ages, I need a ride partner(s) to get me motivated. Anyone? PM me if you're interested!
Forum: Commuting
08-10-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Aired up the rear tire before I left this...

Aired up the rear tire before I left this morning. Okay, my husband aired my rear tire for me this morning. What a concept. Duh, no wonder I've been so sluggish. Still thrilled with the weather,...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-06, 02:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,086
Posted By juliebeanpie

The whole thing is just ridiculous. Saying that...

The whole thing is just ridiculous. Saying that prior employees who commuted by bike were late is like saying that prior employees who drank too much coffee were hyper and couldn't focus. As an...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Quite proud of myself today, left rather late,...

Quite proud of myself today, left rather late, hauled a$$, and got to work with time to spare! It is so nice out in the mornings right now. I can't believe the weather is so cool in August. It was...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Crazy. It was 113° a few days ago. This...

Crazy. It was 113° a few days ago. This morning's ride required a light jacket, as it wasn't yet 60° when I left. Absolutely lovely ride in. I wish I were still riding, instead of being here in...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-06, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Haven't ridden in over a week. My last ride in...

Haven't ridden in over a week. My last ride in was last Tuesday, and my husband wouldn't let me ride home; he came and picked me up, because it was so hot. Since then, we've had temps from 106° to...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-06, 09:33 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

I'm sorry, we forgot! ...

I'm sorry, we forgot!

http://www.k-state.edu/photo/newwebsite/spirit-large/marching-band-SI2044_055.jpg


No commute today, will be swimming in the creek. National Weather Service says to...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,562
Posted By juliebeanpie

"You're welcome, beautiful" would do nicely. ...

"You're welcome, beautiful" would do nicely.

No need for anything catchy or contrived.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 05:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,627
Posted By juliebeanpie

I don't have a ton of bikes, I'm not a bike...

I don't have a ton of bikes, I'm not a bike mechanic. My commute is flat the whole way, but I would be bummed if I had a single speed; my commuter bike has 8 speeds. However, you don't list your...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Don't let f-tard get you down. He sounds like a...

Don't let f-tard get you down. He sounds like a real prize :rolleyes:. Real men ride bikes :D.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Nice ride in this morning, still vaguely cool in...

Nice ride in this morning, still vaguely cool in the park. People swimming in Big Chico Creek at 7:30 this morning. Supposed to be 106° today, happy to be an office worker on a days like these. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By juliebeanpie

Teenagers are sensitive about everything! But...

Teenagers are sensitive about everything! But they are sensitive about commuting on a bike because they've been "forced" to ride one all these years, since they were too young to get a liscence. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By juliebeanpie

Thai food last night, rode like the wind this...

Thai food last night, rode like the wind this morning. I'm keen on pizza, btw, and we always get the frozen kind, because it's way less expensive than delivered or take out. Never had the Kraft...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Great ride in, not too hot yet. But it's 95 out...

Great ride in, not too hot yet. But it's 95 out there now, and supposed to be 108°. Whew! Good thing I sweat mostly on the way home. I shouldn't complain, the majority of my ride home is shaded...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-06, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By juliebeanpie

Lucky dog!

Lucky dog!
Forum: Commuting
07-16-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 742
Posted By juliebeanpie

For me, must haves are: Eye drops to wash...

For me, must haves are:

Eye drops to wash out my eyes. Even with sunglasses on, once in a while I get grit or, worse, a bug in my eye. Being able to wash it out is imperative for the rest of the...
07-15-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,216
Posted By juliebeanpie

My two cents: If you're gonna ride with head...

My two cents: If you're gonna ride with head phones on, get a rear view mirror, and glance around frequently. The idea sounds great, and there is evidence to show that people reach a peak of...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,243
Posted By juliebeanpie

9 out of 10. Flat the whole way, through Bidwell...

9 out of 10. Flat the whole way, through Bidwell Park, with a very wide bike path. No stop lights once I hit the surface streets, which are only about three minutes of my ride, tops. My ride is...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 04:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,364
Posted By juliebeanpie

Smoke what?:D Smoked cigarettes and cloves...

Smoke what?:D

Smoked cigarettes and cloves on and off in my life. Made my hubby quit cigarettes after he survived melanoma (one has nothing to do with the other, but why would you want to beat...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

By the way, there was no commute for me today. I...

By the way, there was no commute for me today. I have Fridays off in the summer (no booing or hissing, please), so I went for a bike ride instead :D
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,373
Posted By juliebeanpie

Minion of Scofflaw

That's hilarious!


Billh, I think the Scofflaw may have a team of men planted in communities throughout the world. I rode with one of them a few years ago. He tried to impress me by going...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

A word of advice (if you'll do me the honor):...

A word of advice (if you'll do me the honor): calories are over-rated. I know that docs say the only way to lose weight is by counting calories, and it is true to some extent. But if you're riding...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Bikes neutering men? I think not.

That's why I picked a husband who rides a bike! OK, he does own a truck, two actually, but he's a gardener and has a hauling business, as well. But our first date was a mountain bike ride. I saw...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,231
Posted By juliebeanpie

That's Bobby Sherman, I believe. Jeez, I'm...

That's Bobby Sherman, I believe. Jeez, I'm showing my age.

For me today it was "Caterpillar Girl" by The Cure.
Forum: Commuting
07-11-06, 05:48 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

When I do drive to work, there is a woman who...

When I do drive to work, there is a woman who parks next to me in a hu-freakin-mongous truck, which is shiny and clean and perfect, and obviously NEVER used as the work truck it is meant to be. She...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-06, 01:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,216
Posted By juliebeanpie

I'm 36, and a commuter. Not hardcore, like some...

I'm 36, and a commuter. Not hardcore, like some of you people, I ride mostly in spring, summer and fall. Tax season kills me in the winter, and I don't want to ride in the rain. But I'll keep...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

I did think of that, but then I would have had...

I did think of that, but then I would have had some kind of "Flash Dance" look going on, which I think would have garnered even more attention; the tank is purple, and the straps would have stuck out...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-06, 05:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

I haven't posted in this section in ages. The...

I haven't posted in this section in ages. The ride was lovely, through the park as usual, la-di-dah, everything's great, until....I took my work clothes out of my basket when I arrived, and I...
07-07-06, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,266
Posted By juliebeanpie

"faux bar" - the debate continues

Gastro, your polar moment of inertia concept is valid, but a fellow Heckler rider tells me that a four bar can have up to eight pivot points (not including shock and link), which means more parts to...
07-07-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,266
Posted By juliebeanpie

In response to a "faux bar" suspension being...

In response to a "faux bar" suspension being better than single pivot, that is not necessarily true. A four bar can be very plush feeling, however, in the long run, single pivot will last you...
07-07-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,979
Posted By juliebeanpie

I have a Heckler with a Fox Float for rear...

I have a Heckler with a Fox Float for rear suspension which has a lock out on it. I have never used the lock out, because I've never had a problem with pedal bob. My hubby has the 5th element on...
07-06-06, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,266
Posted By juliebeanpie

Santa Cruz for sure. The Heckler is better than...

Santa Cruz for sure. The Heckler is better than the Juliana, though. I've ridden both. The Heckler has a sturdier frame than the Juliana, and a stouter rear triangle, although mine is a few years...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,245
Posted By juliebeanpie

I run stop signs all the time, which is totally...

I run stop signs all the time, which is totally hypocritacal of me, since I hate it when cars do it. But if there's no one there, it seems a waste of motion. I stop for reds lights, though.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Bad bad bad girl, drove to work this morning.......

Bad bad bad girl, drove to work this morning.... :-(
Forum: Commuting
09-14-05, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

:lol: :lol: :lol: You're my kind of...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

You're my kind of person!

Back on the bike today after missing yesterday. I was so tired all day yesterday. Couldn't figure it out, since I slept fine. Today I have tons...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-05, 01:45 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,271
Posted By juliebeanpie

Wow, my ineptitude paid off! I woke up late, and...

Wow, my ineptitude paid off! I woke up late, and decided I'd better drive. As I drove, I thought I was being a lazy bum, because I could have made it by bike if I'd hurried up. But when I got to...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,095
Posted By juliebeanpie

Car commute: 10 boring, non-calorie-burning...

Car commute: 10 boring, non-calorie-burning minutes. Morning commute: 17 lovely minutes riding, 3 minutes getting inside and locking up, 5 minutes to change clothes. Evening commute: 20 to 25...
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