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Forum: Commuting
04-03-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,633
Posted By Tadley Porter

Lack of definition of what constitutes...

Lack of definition of what constitutes significant commute by bicycle is the stumbling block at my company. Without definitions of the terms of the provision my company won't participate. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,741
Posted By Tadley Porter

Were you around during the '70s lightweighting...

Were you around during the '70s lightweighting movement...drilled out chainrings, shift levers, brake levers and the like? Silver drilled rings would be just the ticket for your shiny ride. Saw...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,890
Posted By Tadley Porter

"U bikes" is awesome as already posted. Also...

"U bikes" is awesome as already posted. Also check out Sports Garage on Spruce. Some fixie riders there too.

A guy there invited me to join them on a century "mystery route" group ride on July...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 13,431
Posted By Tadley Porter

Energy Manager...desk intensive

Energy Manager...desk intensive
Forum: Commuting
05-19-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,388
Posted By Tadley Porter

I believe change will happen slowly as price...

I believe change will happen slowly as price increases. Some won't bike at any price.

Honestly, fuel prices are rather cheap. If you look at the cost per mile for fuel only it takes a lot of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,371
Posted By Tadley Porter

"It's a ride built on adrenaline and danger, like...

"It's a ride built on adrenaline and danger, like walking across a lava flow in flip-flops."

What's wrong with slippers in lava? I do that all the time!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,451
Posted By Tadley Porter

I built up my fixed gear bike purely as a...

I built up my fixed gear bike purely as a training bike for road riding.

I had read about pros ditching their geared bikes in the winter to get more strength (up hills) and high cadence work in...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By Tadley Porter

I'm 5'-8" tall with 31" inseam and run 170 on my...

I'm 5'-8" tall with 31" inseam and run 170 on my tandem, mtn bike, commuter and fixie, 175 on my roadie, 172.5 on my townie. There's fit issues to deal with, but I had no problem adapting to the 175...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,032
Posted By Tadley Porter

I have a Sirrus '88, I think. Rides great! ...

I have a Sirrus '88, I think. Rides great!

Mine is a dark teal green with white head tube...kinda old school. Paint was really chipped and PO did some nasty touch-up. Been thinking I should...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 379
Posted By Tadley Porter

Smoke 29er

Anyone here have a Kona Smoke 29er? I've been commuting on my Smoke with 26" wheels for a few years and the only thing I don't like about it is the gearing is too low. I expect the 29er might be a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,354
Posted By Tadley Porter

Try excelsports.com for a custom build. They are...

Try excelsports.com for a custom build. They are my LBS but are primarily a mail order outlet. I got my DT 1.1 wheels from them and they are great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Tadley Porter

NY Times Online Alleycat Article

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/nyregion/09bike.html?th&emc=th

Figured this would be posted, chewed up and spit out by now.
Forum: Commuting
12-26-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,294
Posted By Tadley Porter

61.2 mph on my tandem and 56.4 mph on my road...

61.2 mph on my tandem and 56.4 mph on my road bike...neither one was fast enough either :D
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-20-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,249
Posted By Tadley Porter

I lived in China in 1993 and purchased a chinese...

I lived in China in 1993 and purchased a chinese made 3-speed at a local bicycle shop. The local company had to sign for it as they wouldn't sell to a foreigner because of local bike registration...
Forum: Touring
12-20-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,537
Posted By Tadley Porter

I have not ridden one, but the Kogswell Porteur...

I have not ridden one, but the Kogswell Porteur looks like an ideal touring bike. Many years ago I toured on a Raleigh International and although a nice "light touring" bike, it was not the most...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By Tadley Porter

Mine has a 68mm bb shell.

Mine has a 68mm bb shell.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-07, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By Tadley Porter

I contacted Specialized tech support about mine...

I contacted Specialized tech support about mine just last year. They couldn't help me even after I sent a bunch of pictures along with the serial number. Seems crazy to me that they didn't know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,866
Posted By Tadley Porter

I'm not sure of the year of my Sirrus frame, but...

I'm not sure of the year of my Sirrus frame, but it is earlier than 1989, probably an '87 or '88.
It takes a 26.8mm seatpost.

Mine looks like this:
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 02:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,245
Posted By Tadley Porter

Almost every ride, but certainly daily. ...

Almost every ride, but certainly daily.

Commuting I use the floor pump in the morning. I give the tires a quick squeeze before heading home to make sure they didn't spring a leak.

If I...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,199
Posted By Tadley Porter

I have two Team Pro saddles. One on my commuter...

I have two Team Pro saddles. One on my commuter Kona Smoke with fairly upright riding position and the other on my fixed gear roadie with bars well below seat height. No problems with either. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 05:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,803
Posted By Tadley Porter

Umm...you mean Broomfield?? That's where I work....

Umm...you mean Broomfield?? That's where I work. I think it's a bit far from some of the really choice canyon rides. That's what's great about Boulder and Golden. Ft Collins is nice for that too....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-07, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By Tadley Porter

Amen...I watch the mayhem from an outdoor patio...

Amen...I watch the mayhem from an outdoor patio (Rio, Redfish, Corner bar, etc). Riding in it aint my thing either. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,854
Posted By Tadley Porter

Annoying? Without asking? Probably. You said 5...

Annoying? Without asking? Probably. You said 5 to 10 ft back, but that could be only one bike length...not very far depending on the pace.

If you are holding someone's wheel and don't let them...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By Tadley Porter

Sports Recycler is a good recommendation from...

Sports Recycler is a good recommendation from GObalistik. I think some of the shops still have bulletin boards with used stuff.

Seem like lots of fixie stuff around U-bikes (short for University...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By Tadley Porter

My Kona Smoke was just under $350. I love mine...

My Kona Smoke was just under $350. I love mine for commuting.

Doesn't have a lock-out fork. It is rigid, which suits me fine on paved roads, dirt roads, and in-town trails.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,042
Posted By Tadley Porter

Dude, Check out Hammernutrition.com ...

Dude,

Check out Hammernutrition.com

Recoverite is your friend if you want to recover quickly from your workouts. I'm not into taking stuff, but this powder in water post-ride keeps me going...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 03:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,960
Posted By Tadley Porter

My record low is -34 F and record high is 107 F. ...

My record low is -34 F and record high is 107 F. Humidity is about zero here in those conditions, so it's not all that bad. Still not so fun really, but I had to ride back then as I didn't have a...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,521
Posted By Tadley Porter

Normal weight of stuff is 12 to 15 lbs. Mess bag...

Normal weight of stuff is 12 to 15 lbs. Mess bag is my brief case, so it normally contains some work docs, electronic gadgets, pens. Then I add full change of clothes (maybe I'll start leaving...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By Tadley Porter

It was a record low temp this morning; 32 F. ...

It was a record low temp this morning; 32 F. Couldn't believe I had to wear so much, but it was pretty cold for June.

Great ride in spite of the cold. No wind and traffic was light (started...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,196
Posted By Tadley Porter

Kudos to your slowing down. I don't agree...

Kudos to your slowing down.

I don't agree with those who say commuting miles are "junk" miles. I try to use my commute as low heartrate training miles. Frankly, the vast majority of the cardio...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By Tadley Porter

I have the same old blackburn rack and put it on...

I have the same old blackburn rack and put it on my Kona Smoke. Needed extensions. Went to hardware store and bought a short length of angle aluminum (cross-section is like an 'L' with legs about...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,403
Posted By Tadley Porter

Also in Colorado and there are plenty of honking...

Also in Colorado and there are plenty of honking idiots as well as non-honking idiots. Althought I'm sure we haven't cornered the market!

You did it correctly.

I have a similar situation in my...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-07, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By Tadley Porter

Yup...96th st and left just before the parkway...

Yup...96th st and left just before the parkway starts is my normal route...

Be safe out there!
Forum: Commuting
05-31-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By Tadley Porter

Hey cyccommute, when I looked at your map it...

Hey cyccommute, when I looked at your map it shows that Brainard is still a thru street. I thought that changed about a year ago, but I've not been down there to check it out. Do you know that it...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,599
Posted By Tadley Porter

My smoke is a great bike for my 24-mile rt...

My smoke is a great bike for my 24-mile rt commute with sizeable hill climbs. I totally agree with captaintandem, it's and excellent bike that seems not as popular as it should be given it's range...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,239
Posted By Tadley Porter

I ride an Ellsworth Truth, full suspension mtb...

I ride an Ellsworth Truth, full suspension mtb which is a very nice bike, but at least similar in price to many high-end mtbs. The Ride, which features the Nuvinci hub, starts at $3k, way beyond the...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By Tadley Porter

The trails I mentioned are north of 36 and west...

The trails I mentioned are north of 36 and west of 287. If you are at Wads and Hwy 128 go west on 128 to Airport Way (maybe half a mile?). This part is a little confusing as a left takes you into...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-07, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By Tadley Porter

Sure. I commute from about 108th and Wads to...

Sure. I commute from about 108th and Wads to 95th and Arapahoe in Bldr Cnty. I do a lunch ride around Stanley Lake that takes me almost to 80th.

There are a couple routes you could take.

If...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,548
Posted By Tadley Porter

The right bike depends on the commute. Bicycling...

The right bike depends on the commute. Bicycling Magazine's June issue "gear of the year" article picks their top three commuter bikes. I suppose their choices are probably decent bikes, but some...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,714
Posted By Tadley Porter

A weasel shot under my frame between...

A weasel shot under my frame between wheels...startling, but no contact. Another time a deer bolted accross the road from out of nowhere about 30 feet in front of me while I was decending at 40+mph...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-07, 05:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,034
Posted By Tadley Porter

How Far? 12 miles Ave Speed? usually 13...

How Far?
12 miles

Ave Speed?
usually 13 to 15 mph on my mtb commuter beast; 17 or 18 on my roadie

To work or home more enjoyable?
Normally the ride to work is more fun. It's uphill to work,...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By Tadley Porter

Having a heat wave. 25F when I left the house so...

Having a heat wave. 25F when I left the house so I didn't even need tights. Probably well above freezing when I arrived at work.

Dirt trails are still a little soft with my 1.5" city tires, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-06, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 737
Posted By Tadley Porter

Depends, although I don't know that either way...

Depends, although I don't know that either way would make you a better rider.

I've built a lot of bikes from frame up and do all my own maintenance, so my conversion was cheap, fun and I learned a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,852
Posted By Tadley Porter

Mine is not fixed...yet. 1974 Schwinn Le Tour......

Mine is not fixed...yet. 1974 Schwinn Le Tour... definitely a beater. Currently set up SS w/ 39x14...used what I had available. Pretty good all around gear for my locale. Posted a while back......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-06, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,090
Posted By Tadley Porter

If it's your size buy it and clean it up as...

If it's your size buy it and clean it up as others have said. If the components are not toast I'd keep it geared and find a different frame for a fixie. If it's not your size let me know if it's a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-06, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 927
Posted By Tadley Porter

I don't know much about Murray. I...

I don't know much about Murray.



I believe the 26" refers to the wheel size as a 26" frame would be really big. Check the tires/rims for size. To find the frame size measure from the center...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-06, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By Tadley Porter

I have commuted on my FS a few times so I could...

I have commuted on my FS a few times so I could take some dirt trails to avoid cars for a few miles. I have full lockout shock and nearly full lockout on rear, so it's fine on pavement except for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-06, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 927
Posted By Tadley Porter

Absolutely. Mine looked like crap when I...

Absolutely. Mine looked like crap when I started, but it has kind of grown on me. Paint is chipped so maybe I'll paint it some day, but for now... I'm just gonna enjoy the ride.

BTW - Rode the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 927
Posted By Tadley Porter

Cyrus -- If you mean it doesn't have track forks,...

Cyrus -- If you mean it doesn't have track forks, that's correct. I believe orbThorn is correct. It has what I call horizontal dropouts anyway... about 1" of horizontal adjustment to tighten the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 927
Posted By Tadley Porter

First SS Build -- Cheap

Here is my first attempt at SS/FG and since I've seen a bunch of inquiries about how cheap it can be done figured I post mine as an cheapie example.

Found this bike with a free sign on it a week...
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