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Forum: Commuting
07-13-09, 05:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,904
Posted By vulcan

I would have asked for a uniformed cop in a black...

I would have asked for a uniformed cop in a black and white car before showing any id. Maybe would have called 911 if he got pushy.
Guy could have been anybody.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 06:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,869
Posted By vulcan

I have a hanger with a piece of strong string on...

I have a hanger with a piece of strong string on it. I put my shirt and shorts on it hang it out the window and close the window on the string and wrap it around the window handle.

If it's...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-09-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,968
Posted By vulcan

Anytime consensus is mentioned a scoundrel is...

Anytime consensus is mentioned a scoundrel is afoot.
I am all for cleaning up our act but throwing money at global warming in order to make the rich richer is not the way to make change.
Spending...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,933
Posted By vulcan

I have the rear basket from topeak. It is a nice...

I have the rear basket from topeak. It is a nice basket but it won't fit the baby seat rack like they said it would. I have to use an old toe strap through the rear slot to the rack. The front...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By vulcan

My wife commented on my D glove tan today, she...

My wife commented on my D glove tan today, she just rolled her eyes
Forum: Commuting
06-26-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By vulcan

http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/MTXBasketRear...

http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/MTXBasketRear

I like this. It fits the rack for my babyseat and I can pack my stuff in whatever bag I want and drop it in in the morning and grab it when I...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,389
Posted By vulcan

something I did not see mentioned here: Always...

something I did not see mentioned here:
Always align the label on the tire with the valve. I always place the label directly opposite from the valve stem. That way if you find leaks in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,479
Posted By vulcan

Scream, holler, call police - do something...

Dane-Geld
A.D. 980-1016
It is always a temptation to an armed and agile nation
To call upon a neighbour and to say: --
"We invaded you last night--we are quite prepared to fight,
Unless you...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,251
Posted By vulcan

It was never about a standing army against...

It was never about a standing army against outside forces. It was about the people's protection from the government.

"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,682
Posted By vulcan

I can't get over the irrational fear of being...

I can't get over the irrational fear of being late.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,174
Posted By vulcan

sloping top tube could be considered "step...

sloping top tube could be considered "step through" so people don't have to lift thier leg so high to get on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-07, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By vulcan

look in the hardware section, where all the nuts...

look in the hardware section, where all the nuts and bolts are. They will probably be in the drawers with the pictures of odds and ends on them.

Might try putting just a smidgeon of grease around...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-14-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,334
Posted By vulcan

I think they put the small panniers on purposely...

I think they put the small panniers on purposely so as not to cover up the bike.

You could put some pretty huge stuff on that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By vulcan

There are "magical" properties associated with...

There are "magical" properties associated with hitches, but for what you need it for, those properties don't matter. Any decent weld will keep you in shape. If you actually wanted to pull a...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-07, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By vulcan

Im 250lb 6 feet and a 38 waist and I ride a jamis...

Im 250lb 6 feet and a 38 waist and I ride a jamis aurora with a sprung brooks. I love the bike. super comfortable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-07, 06:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,224
Posted By vulcan

I clamp the head of a wooden handled hammer in my...

I clamp the head of a wooden handled hammer in my bench vise with the handle sticking out over the floor.

I can hang it by the seat to work on rear wheel/drivetrain or hang near the head tube by...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-07, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,297
Posted By vulcan

be careful of bondo, it has talc in it. (like...

be careful of bondo, it has talc in it. (like baby powder, read "absorb moisture")

When painting cars we stay well away from name brand bondo.

I think one name is snow white body filler, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,606
Posted By vulcan

as for diet drinks, I used to get the gatorade...

as for diet drinks, I used to get the gatorade powder unsweetened and then sweeten it to taste with half sugar/half substitute. I also drank it half strength or less, it's easier to drink warm that...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-03-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,309
Posted By vulcan

forgot to add... Make sure you understand...

forgot to add...

Make sure you understand the safety aspect. Never hold the rod directly while welding and never hold both leads at the same time. People do die of electricution.

Make sure...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-03-07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,309
Posted By vulcan

ditto on the 6013 rods. I have taught...

ditto on the 6013 rods.

I have taught welding and can do mig and tig but what if have in my garage is a lincoln buzzbox stick welder and a homeowner's oxy acet. rig. I find myself wanting little....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,383
Posted By vulcan

Well we really are everywhere...Hi from THR, been...

Well we really are everywhere...Hi from THR, been reading your threads there too. :)
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-05-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By vulcan

Have you thought about welding a tab on the top...

Have you thought about welding a tab on the top of each fork and running a single rod with adjustable ends (like on go cart steering)?

Looks great so far.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By vulcan

Congratulations, Good karma

Congratulations,

Good karma
Forum: Commuting
09-08-06, 05:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,428
Posted By vulcan

I believe at best, under perfect conditions,...

I believe at best, under perfect conditions, gasoline ICEs are 40% efficient.
We invest many resources and much energy taking oil from the ground and then refining it.
We spend even more shipping...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,076
Posted By vulcan

The only way to rule innocent men is to find a...

The only way to rule innocent men is to find a way to make them criminals.
Forum: Recumbent
09-05-06, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,300
Posted By vulcan

I tested 5 different bents on the silver comet...

I tested 5 different bents on the silver comet trail. Been riding bikes for a while.
Also built cars and motorcycles.

My fork isn't raked like those other ones.

LWB's do present a problem for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,765
Posted By vulcan

change in internal energy of the system = mostly...

change in internal energy of the system = mostly heat loss, heat absorbed by the system that will later be dissipated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-06, 05:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,765
Posted By vulcan

steam engines... energy in = energy out ...

steam engines...

energy in = energy out

chemical energy in = mechanical energy out + losses due to friction and heat loss
Forum: Recumbent
09-04-06, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,300
Posted By vulcan

"Hype has a way of obscuring or twisting the...

"Hype has a way of obscuring or twisting the facts. For touring or off-road... perhaps, but not an optimum choice for commuting. CoG is further aft and the unavoidable, excessive tiller... coupled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-06, 10:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,765
Posted By vulcan

physics

work in = work out

energy cannot be created nor destroyed
Forum: Recumbent
09-03-06, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,300
Posted By vulcan

build

It handles great. I replicated the same head tube angle as a DF bike. The square tube is 1.5 inch and has just enough bounce to even out the bumps and is more of a "step through" feel. I do have...
Forum: Recumbent
09-03-06, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,300
Posted By vulcan

I built my own

I just couldn't justify the price of one of those so I built one. I love it and I believe that if you go LWB you should at least try a dual 26.23650
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 855
Posted By vulcan

255

Brooks B17 original with the england tag that really is older than I am. I don't remember the last time I had saddle hurt. I ride at least every other day and at least 10 to 20 miles.

I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By vulcan

threading...

If the air compressor doesn't work, tape up all the holes except your two openings and suck a piece of dental floss through with a vacuum cleaner. Tie a small piece of plastic on the end of the...
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