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Forum: Commuting
09-28-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,871
Posted By timdoug

Don't overthink, your kids will grow, get a...

Don't overthink, your kids will grow, get a regular tandem, put the 7 year old on the back. He'll kind of pedal, kind of kick the pedal around and down. Pull the other two in the trailer. No worries....
Forum: Commuting
04-29-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,338
Posted By timdoug

In my personal experience commuting by bike has...

In my personal experience commuting by bike has not saved me any money. I'm one of those who can't stand it when the bike makes any noise at all, and I want it nicely tuned etc. So I find myself...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,845
Posted By timdoug

I think it would be fair to say the time made on...

I think it would be fair to say the time made on the bike you are used will be pretty close to the time you will make on any new bike. I do 14 miles home and it seems no matter how hard I push it...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,294
Posted By timdoug

Velowear +1 Also, for longer rides chamois...

Velowear +1
Also, for longer rides chamois cream is really good stuff, too. It makes stuff all slick and tingley. Good Stuff for a long ride or even a long commute.

P.S. isn't griping about...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,525
Posted By timdoug

Go for something different, maybe a steel touring...

Go for something different, maybe a steel touring bike. You already have a cyclocross bike.
Forum: Commuting
01-12-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By timdoug

Both ways. Depends on many variables. I...

Both ways. Depends on many variables.

I prefer to watch the bike ride in the snow rather than actually ride in the snow. I don't trust the cars. things are dicey enough on the bike rider in good...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,661
Posted By timdoug

Ouch, buy a brooks

Ouch, buy a brooks
Forum: Commuting
10-14-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 747
Posted By timdoug

Try to squeeze the 28s. Just ask the LBS if...

Try to squeeze the 28s.
Just ask the LBS if they'll take 'em back if they don't fit. You might be suprised.
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,343
Posted By timdoug

harden it up and where 'em, shower when you get...

harden it up and where 'em, shower when you get home.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,276
Posted By timdoug

At least in the summer it's not frozen vomit. I...

At least in the summer it's not frozen vomit. I enjoy visiting NYC, but it does smell...yuck. I don't know how you people put up with the trash.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 08:28 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,112
Posted By timdoug

It doesn't matter. Al or Steel. Decide on a price...

It doesn't matter. Al or Steel. Decide on a price range, ride at least 3 bikes from at least 2 shops, buy the one that make you happiest and want to ride from a shop that makes you feel best. We all...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,112
Posted By timdoug

In addition it could have been the wreck he had...

In addition it could have been the wreck he had going 25 mph earlier in the race.
I like George I felt bad for him that day.

I'm sure there are some equipment lessons to be had from this episode,...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By timdoug

Buy the bike already.

Buy the bike already.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 610
Posted By timdoug

Nearly all the manufacturers will have a bike in...

Nearly all the manufacturers will have a bike in that price range similar to the Kona's. I would go to at least 3 stores with different bikes and ride them around. By the one that fits the best, has...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,310
Posted By timdoug

Is it warmer than normal?

Is it warmer than normal?
Forum: Commuting
07-28-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,409
Posted By timdoug

You could check out the Swobo Folsom at...

You could check out the Swobo Folsom at swobo.com. Many of the fixed geared bikes come with flip-flop rear hubs, they can take fixed or free wheel. Specialized Langsters, Giant Bowerys are like this....
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,004
Posted By timdoug

I like velowear.com they have great sales, and...

I like velowear.com they have great sales, and though their website is full of goofy jerseys, their cheapest jersey are the plain ones. I like their shorts too.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,459
Posted By timdoug

I hate dutch cycling utopia posts. BTW I don't...

I hate dutch cycling utopia posts. BTW I don't think I'd call a Giant Hybrid flashy.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,814
Posted By timdoug

GBR

GBR
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,079
Posted By timdoug

I go through one to and from work. To work it's...

I go through one to and from work. To work it's downhill, I only have to go 90deg through the circle. When going this way I just time it with the traffic and blast through. (very little traffic in...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By timdoug

Go to the trek dealer, ride a few bikes around,...

Go to the trek dealer, ride a few bikes around, then buy a bike. Then ride the bike you buy.
Based on the information given in the OP I would have suggested a touring bike too. Generally they don't...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By timdoug

Modern bikes are designed to get the fit close...

Modern bikes are designed to get the fit close enough (not perfect) and I believe they even have sizing overlap. Ride both, buy the one that you don't need to buy new parts (or the least cost) to get...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,938
Posted By timdoug

Where out your current tires, first.

Where out your current tires, first.
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By timdoug

the nebraska equivalent:...

the nebraska equivalent: http://www.dor.state.ne.us/docs/bikeguide.pdf
Cross the missouri river in bellevue to iowa if you go this way. In november we'll have a bike bridge in omaha to IA.
Forum: Touring
07-10-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By timdoug

I think the Wabash Nature Trace may be your...

I think the Wabash Nature Trace may be your friend. It's a trail from the blanchard, ia at the missouri border to council bluffs. http://www.wabashtrace.org
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,335
Posted By timdoug

I don't buy things from Iowa or Florida. I hate...

I don't buy things from Iowa or Florida. I hate those states.
Forum: Commuting
07-10-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,842
Posted By timdoug

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
07-10-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,421
Posted By timdoug

Get a road bike with rack eyelets, slap 28 tires...

Get a road bike with rack eyelets, slap 28 tires and a rack on it and ride. You'll be fine. No worries.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,865
Posted By timdoug

I think Garmin is a great fit for sponsorship...

I think Garmin is a great fit for sponsorship with both cycling and non-cycling products. Chipotle??
Columbia maybe OK. Sort of fits.

Outside of doping what if Team Nike was slow and never won. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 15,630
Posted By timdoug

Hi d2, I've browsed through this thread, and...

Hi d2, I've browsed through this thread, and noticed you can't seem to decide what kind of bag to use on your commute. I think I'm in the same boat. I only need room for a change of casual clothes...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,719
Posted By timdoug

I have the OCR2 as well. I think it's great for...

I have the OCR2 as well. I think it's great for commuting. A previous poster talked about the rough ride. I agree with 25 tires. I put 28s on it and noticed a difference.
The worst thing about the...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,836
Posted By timdoug

Buying a bike should be fun. Find 4 bike shops in...

Buying a bike should be fun. Find 4 bike shops in your area. Take four evenings. Go to each one. Say you want to buy a bike to ride to work. Buy the one you like the best from the store you trust the...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,114
Posted By timdoug

You could buy new wheels and ride the nishiki....

You could buy new wheels and ride the nishiki. Put as big of tire that will fit on it. smile you saved $700.

If not, maybe look into the Salsa La Cruz, even though it's steel they paint and clear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,948
Posted By timdoug

Use a pipe cutter to chop, then stick wine corks...

Use a pipe cutter to chop, then stick wine corks into the ends. They look nice.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,900
Posted By timdoug

Driving in Northern VA is stressful enough, I...

Driving in Northern VA is stressful enough, I can't imagine what bike commuting is like in those far suburbs (exurbs?).
We in the west sometimes don't know how well we have it. Those narrow busy...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,635
Posted By timdoug

On a two lane sortofbusyresidential boulevard...

On a two lane sortofbusyresidential boulevard with a stop light at a 6 lane waybusy street. I stay out of the middle of the lane, cycle to the front of the line on the side of the road. Then take my...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,312
Posted By timdoug

I don't think people have "rights" to service at...

I don't think people have "rights" to service at a business. They have a right to make strange rules. You have the right to not use a certain bank. I think its pretty common for drive-through to not...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 8,137
Posted By timdoug

I suppose everyone's environment is quite...

I suppose everyone's environment is quite different:
Some people's think locks first, some think roads first, some think weather first.

Where I am in the midwest, I don't worry too much about the...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,491
Posted By timdoug

what's slo town, st louis?

what's slo town, st louis?
Forum: Commuting
06-18-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,235
Posted By timdoug

Zip tie a metal basket to the rack. Then you can...

Zip tie a metal basket to the rack. Then you can throw whatever bag you want into the basket.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,469
Posted By timdoug

Lesson learned: Bike Shorts and No underwear. ...

Lesson learned: Bike Shorts and No underwear.
I don't know if you are using the mtb shorts or road shorts, but if you are using mtb shorts try the spandex. Your bottom will thank you for fewer...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,449
Posted By timdoug

I just got this Brooks Saddle!

I just got this Brooks Saddle!
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,472
Posted By timdoug

Can I ride on a MUP, or just roads?

Can I ride on a MUP, or just roads?
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,472
Posted By timdoug

Advocacy and Safety.

Advocacy and Safety.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By timdoug

somebody has to build them!?

somebody has to build them!?
Forum: Commuting
06-13-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 924
Posted By timdoug

I can kind of understand the aversion to cycling...

I can kind of understand the aversion to cycling shorts, but why the aversion to cycling jerseys on this forum.
You can get simple non-racey ones on-sale for 20 some bucks. They are made of similar...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By timdoug

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/produ...

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/product-accessories/2008-assos-musette-bag-4400_42_TRUE.html
I think this is what you are looking for, they are not very big though....
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By timdoug

Many people use them, many people don't. We all...

Many people use them, many people don't. We all think we are right. I use SPDs and like them. I think that would be a good place to start if you want to try them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By timdoug

Is what you are looking a Musette bag. The feed...

Is what you are looking a Musette bag. The feed bag they use in races?
Forum: Commuting
06-03-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 706
Posted By timdoug

who's more humid: Birmingham or Birmingham?

who's more humid: Birmingham or Birmingham?
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