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Forum: Commuting
08-15-15, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,470
Posted By dschl

The bike weight is not terribly important - the...

The bike weight is not terribly important - the overall bike + rider + baggage is what matters. I'd be concerned about whether the frame is seriously damaged, but would get a second opinion, since...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,920
Posted By dschl

A basic entry-level flat bar commuter/urban bike...

A basic entry-level flat bar commuter/urban bike from a recognized brand (Kona, Trek, Specialized, Jamis, Norco, and many more) starts at around $400. I'd suggest getting one of those, and saving...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,938
Posted By dschl

I saw this page on ****** today about reflective...

I saw this page on ****** today about reflective clothing: http://www.croydoncyclist.co.uk/how-reflective-clothing-works/

It seems pretty balanced. It includes a large set of informative pictures,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,938
Posted By dschl

I don't disagree with your premise that cycling...

I don't disagree with your premise that cycling should be normalized as much as possible, as extra gear makes cycling appear more unsafe, and makes beginners less likely to start.

However, your...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By dschl

Reactiv Jacket

Just saw this on BBC news:http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_7340000/7340963.stm

A design student named Michael Chen won a design award for his Reactiv jacket, which comes with...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-07, 09:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,858
Posted By dschl

I have a Zefal Isotherm. I haven't tried it with...

I have a Zefal Isotherm. I haven't tried it with hot beverages yet, and it isn't the going to keep your coffee hot for very long, but it is easy to find (Nashbar stocks it). More info on coffee while...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,735
Posted By dschl

Two stories. Neither is especially violent. ...

Two stories. Neither is especially violent.

------------- #1 ---------------------

I was riding in a bike lane back in my first year of commuting, and saw some bonehead in a pickup truck pull...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By dschl

Try Section 4.02)(1) and 4.28 (5)....

Try Section 4.02)(1) and 4.28 (5). http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/M/MotorVehicle/26_58/02_26_58-01.htm#section4-02...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By dschl

No direct experience (I'm Canadian), but from...

No direct experience (I'm Canadian), but from this document:
www.tfw.org.uk/documents/CondensedResponsesfromOperators.doc


This appears to be consistent with other links on the Cycle2work scheme...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By dschl

Here's a rough guide from a site I was browsing...

Here's a rough guide from a site I was browsing today:
http://www.oakbaybikes.com/techstuff.htm

Use your judgment, based on your riding conditions, distance, abuse/care of the bike, and regular...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By dschl

The specs you listed appear to be for an Apollo...

The specs you listed appear to be for an Apollo Volare http://www.apollobikes.com/apolloproducts/cid/39/category/Volare/parent/0/t/apolloproducts

There isn't any information on the Apollo site...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,051
Posted By dschl

I used to work at a small office of 15 people...

I used to work at a small office of 15 people where in any given month 4-5 different people would bike commute a few times a month depending on schedules, with an average of 2 a day in the summer. My...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By dschl

Mountain Equipment Coop (Canada, mail order) has...

Mountain Equipment Coop (Canada, mail order) has them for CAD$ 18.75. It might not be worthwhile with the extra shipping costs and import hassle, though.
Forum: Commuting
11-06-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,448
Posted By dschl

Lame

Two stroke internal combustion. That's so..... 1860's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_cycle#History).

I'd rather have jet power...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,481
Posted By dschl

I think the person who wrote the multi-stanza...

I think the person who wrote the multi-stanza poem should win, but here's my reason.

For me, it's all about the chocolate. Getting a desk job led to five extra pounds a year on my waistline....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,239
Posted By dschl

Hummus should really have tahini in it (sesame...

Hummus should really have tahini in it (sesame seed paste), it makes a huge difference in flavour, not to mention that is how it is made in the middle east, where hummus originated. You can find a...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-06, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
Posted By dschl

You'll have to swap the seatpost out for sure....

You'll have to swap the seatpost out for sure. From what I can see, all of the Roubaix come with the Specialized Pave carbon seatpost with the Zertz insert. I bought a Pave off of Ebay, and...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-06, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By dschl

Planet Bike Freddy Fender installation manual...

Planet Bike Freddy Fender installation manual (http://www.planetbike.com/pdf/7004-7013manual.pdf). These are available cheap at Mountain Equipment Co-op, you have a store in Toronto. The rack...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-06, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,180
Posted By dschl

Cost, time, quality - pick two. Since you...

Cost, time, quality - pick two.

Since you have a fixed, low budget, you'll either have to spend a lot of time scouring garage sales, classified ads and Craigslist to get the perfect bike, or else...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-06, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,180
Posted By dschl

I doubt that new steel cyclocross or touring...

I doubt that new steel cyclocross or touring frame is going to weight significantly more than an old aluminum frame. Frames make up only a small fraction of a bike's weight, it is the rest of the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-29-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Posted By dschl

Try the mountain bike FAQ here on bikeforums. It...

Try the mountain bike FAQ here on bikeforums. It answers a lot of the most common questions. read it through, as it covers bike purchases in detail in the first couple of sections....
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-29-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,072
Posted By dschl

I'll second the "not running alongside"...

I'll second the "not running alongside" recommendation. As a teenager I tried that once. The first block went okay, and then in the middle of the second block, when the dog (a 70 lb Samoyed) suddenly...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

I think we just have to hurry up and wait. it'll...

I think we just have to hurry up and wait. it'll weeks or months before all of the testing is completed, and any valid conclusions can be reached.

Ignoring all of the opinion out there (he did...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 06:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

Oh yes!!! I love the way you think. Or even...

Oh yes!!! I love the way you think.

Or even better, how about working on potential chemical or biochemical pathways for the conversion of epitestosterone into testosterone, using only materials...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 05:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

For the record, I don't care what other people...

For the record, I don't care what other people wrote about thread killing, but I would suggest that you deal with them directly over what they wrote, and deal with me over what I wrote, not on the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

You can read what you want into what I said, but...

You can read what you want into what I said, but it was fairly clear. I would have to seriously twist what I wrote to come up with your interpretation.

Why not slow down, take a much-needed...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

I've been looking around a bit since my previous...

I've been looking around a bit since my previous post, and it looks like sample temperature is probably not an issue. This medscape article...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 12:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,781
Posted By dschl

Awesome questions that you'll never see raised in...

Awesome questions that you'll never see raised in a mainstream media article, I'm afraid - most journalists have less understanding of science than the typical 10 year old nerd. Media (mis)reporting...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By dschl

You might want to call Stompbox Music in...

You might want to call Stompbox Music in Portland. I got my B17 on ebay from them (seller: proguitarshop).
Forum: Commuting
07-26-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,495
Posted By dschl

Accident, then addiction

I like to keep my stuff in good shape, so I've still got a 20 year old bike I bought in high school. I started off with one bike, and added more as time went on. I seem to buy a brand new bike every...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-06-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,497
Posted By dschl

One thing to check in a used one is the bolt...

One thing to check in a used one is the bolt length on the hitch. If it is too short, you need to get a replacement bolt from the dealer. More info at their website:...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By dschl

They're probably no worse than a purse. My...

They're probably no worse than a purse. My co-workers somewhat derisively call mine a "man-bag".
Forum: Commuting
05-30-06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By dschl

I agree with eaglevii. I also use one to commute....

I agree with eaglevii. I also use one to commute. I find it less sweaty than even a camelback, and when I'm in the drops, most of the weight rests on my lower back. I also tend to carry less stuff in...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-22-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 826
Posted By dschl

Chariot is a bike trailer company. ...

Chariot is a bike trailer company.

http://www.chariotcarriers.com/
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