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07-07-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 68,298
Posted By djwid

I have brought my bike inside and I have seen it...

I have brought my bike inside and I have seen it done many times by others.
At the grocery store, I lock up outside as there is a bike rack near the cart pen.
At Cafes, convenience stores, and...
06-07-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,030
Posted By djwid

I love the pictures and now want to do this ride...

I love the pictures and now want to do this ride very much. Thanks for posting.
06-07-16, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,831
Posted By djwid

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7091/27443549581_4be...

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7091/27443549581_4be92e1d51.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HP6naX)My Cyclocross bike (https://flic.kr/p/HP6naX) by Duncan Watson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/watson_house/),...
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-15, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 494,727
Posted By djwid

My new to me Vendetta TT the last yellow...

My new to me Vendetta TT the last yellow Vendetta.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/20855611933_2fbae8fca6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xLWsQ6)Vendetta - The "Vixen" (https://flic.kr/p/xLWsQ6) by...
11-26-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,588
Posted By djwid

Sounds like guilt speaking to me Pheobeisis. I...

Sounds like guilt speaking to me Pheobeisis. I know it sucks to think that you might be a member of a group of people abusing the world for a cost less than the damage you do but it doesn't obviate...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,839
Posted By djwid

I rarely forget my helmet but it happens. No...

I rarely forget my helmet but it happens. No need to beat yourself up over it.
Forum: Commuting
11-26-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,510
Posted By djwid

I tend to end up configuring all of my bikes for...

I tend to end up configuring all of my bikes for commuting duty since that is what I do the most. In any case a commuting bike also does reasonably well for long self-supported rides in the PNW...
Forum: Recumbent
11-26-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,640
Posted By djwid

Trolls be trolls. I see tons of transportation,...

Trolls be trolls. I see tons of transportation, utility and recreational cyclists that are slow all the time. A small percentage of them are on recumbents. Maybe they like the comfort and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,794
Posted By djwid

BTW, there are 6 bikes in that shot above. It...

BTW, there are 6 bikes in that shot above. It isn't obvious how many people are in that tight paceline. Here is a view of the same pack when the b2b tandem was pulling....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,794
Posted By djwid

this is a great pic.[/QUOTE] I like it, but...

this is a great pic.[/QUOTE]
I like it, but then I took it :) Tim is fast. BTW the bike behind him is a tandem. And Bill is right it was the 2010 HPC at PIR. The picture was from the roadrace...
Forum: Recumbent
05-02-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,584
Posted By djwid

Mango Sport velomobile - trike, rider age 42

Mango Sport velomobile - trike, rider age 42
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,100
Posted By djwid

I have only been hit four times since 1975,...

I have only been hit four times since 1975, though the first time it was the organist from my Church (I was 6). Situational awareness and preventitive action are my bywords. I am a big fan of...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 25,966
Posted By djwid

I got a new tool kit - topeak survival pack or...

I got a new tool kit - topeak survival pack or something like that.
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,229
Posted By djwid

Depends on the bike, my route and the way I was...

Depends on the bike, my route and the way I was riding.

On my cyclecross in OR, I used to get buzzed 1-2 times a month with lulls on occasion. I was run off the road twice (both from right...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,605
Posted By djwid

Baby wipes and a change of clothes are your...

Baby wipes and a change of clothes are your friend. As is any bathroom with a stall. Some body spray can also help. The options also depend on your job and state. Some areas are less formal than...
Forum: Touring
04-12-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By djwid

These are excellent suggestions. Bekologist,...

These are excellent suggestions. Bekologist, thanks for the directions to the Ferries, that helps me quite a bit. Cyclebum, I have ridden that rail-trail in Vernonia to Banks, that sounds like fun....
Forum: Touring
04-11-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By djwid

Rout e recommendations Seattle To Portland

In May I will be riding to an event in Portland (@PIR). I will be riding from Woodinville and camping but eating out for the most part. I will have a light stove for morning food/tea.

Any...
08-02-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By djwid

Nicely done.

Nicely done.
Forum: Commuting
07-27-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,573
Posted By djwid

In my last office, I was car-free and this one...

In my last office, I was car-free and this one guy constantly made jokes about how I must have killed someone. The annoying thing about this is the weak minded who actually believed him. In my...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,000
Posted By djwid

This is what I use and prefer. I never use CO2

This is what I use and prefer. I never use CO2
07-20-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 599
Posted By djwid

STP Pictures

I posted my pictures on Flickr and also created a group for others. There are now ~100 pictures in there from various people. Check it out as you might find yourself in there :) ...
07-19-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,614
Posted By djwid

I did the one day STP. My first. It went well...

I did the one day STP. My first. It went well and I was pleased with the weather. Next year I may actually train a bit, my base mileage was too low but I finished so I call it good :)
-Duncan
Forum: Commuting
07-09-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,426
Posted By djwid

I commute 10 miles one way from Woodinville, WA...

I commute 10 miles one way from Woodinville, WA to Kirkland, WA. About half is on a MUP which is a commuter bike highway during the morning, no intersections, ramps to exit and good pavement. My...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,008
Posted By djwid

I recently got a Mango Sport velomobile and it is...

I recently got a Mango Sport velomobile and it is highly capable and quite fast. It allows me to commute, grocery shop, and set personal bests all on the same bike. I will be doing the STP one day...
Forum: Recumbent
07-07-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,166
Posted By djwid

My new Mango Sport from Sinner is great and I...

My new Mango Sport from Sinner is great and I love it. It is 406 wheels and I use Schwalbe Kojaks 35mm.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4762396518_c76b560bd5.jpg...
Forum: Recumbent
07-05-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 494,727
Posted By djwid

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4758634603_2b5...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4758634603_2b5fc53134.jpg
My Mango Sport Velomobile.
Forum: Recumbent
01-26-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,795
Posted By djwid

I spoke to Marilyn at Coventry. They will get...

I spoke to Marilyn at Coventry. They will get some in as soon as they are shipped. I suspect you will be able to test ride as early as March.
Forum: Recumbent
01-24-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,795
Posted By djwid

I heard from a dealer that “they are still...

I heard from a dealer that “they are still finalizing specs and build, but the bike should be under $2400 and about 26 pounds.” The first batch is scheduled to ship to dealers on Feb 15th. I heard...
Forum: Recumbent
01-22-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,795
Posted By djwid

That is a beautiful bike. I can't wait to see it...

That is a beautiful bike. I can't wait to see it in person. It is very cool to see a lowracer built in the US again. I love the rear end geometry and it looks like it would easily fit the catrike...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,250
Posted By djwid

Go for it. It is important to like your ride...

Go for it. It is important to like your ride when you want to commute day in/ day out on it.

Heck I ride this bike as my commuter:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4148726139_4d1f8d7aa0.jpg
...
Forum: Recumbent
01-19-10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,193
Posted By djwid

I switched at first because of the difference but...

I switched at first because of the difference but part of it was hand/foot numbness and shoulder discomfort. I was looking for a new bike and a co-worker got me interested in recumbents. I won't be...
01-19-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By djwid

It was 48F on my ride to work this Tuesday...

It was 48F on my ride to work this Tuesday Morning. I planned ahead and didn't wear my winter hat, and only wore a t-shirt under my hi-vis jacket. I was still overdressed but the commute was nice...
01-19-10, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By djwid

I had a nice ride today. It was supposed to rain...

I had a nice ride today. It was supposed to rain but instead beautiful sun in Woodinville. I had the day off but I had to enjoy the sun while it lasted.
01-11-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,637
Posted By djwid

I have a light on my recumbent, you saw it on the...

I have a light on my recumbent, you saw it on the SIR training ride. Completely out of reach for me while riding. I have had a similar experience on my commute on the SRT with a "barker". I just...
01-09-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,381
Posted By djwid

I was there. I ran into Clifton as well which...

I was there. I ran into Clifton as well which prompted me to actually log into Bikeforums again. I had a great ride and may make some of the other rides in this series though not #2 as I have...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

The standard BF line. It seems a lot of people...

The standard BF line. It seems a lot of people have really poor fit on their uprights. I guess fitting an upright must not be easy...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

That is more the issue of the shops being elitist...

That is more the issue of the shops being elitist themselves. My LBS built my bent up from a frame kit even though they don't carry recumbents. They happily service my bike and have done a number...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

Pick the wrong recumbent and you might have more...

Pick the wrong recumbent and you might have more than just leg pain. But the hand, shoulder, back issues won't be there. You can fit a recumbent poorly just like an upright. So recumbents are some...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

The view from even the lowest recumbent is fine. ...

The view from even the lowest recumbent is fine. It is a lot more forward than any of the faster road riders who tend to ride in the drops. Many riders of uprights are looking at their feet.

I...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

There is a neck rest back there, on a carbon leaf...

There is a neck rest back there, on a carbon leaf spring I believe. My lowracer is very comfortable and I have ridden it over 200 miles in one go. I find it highly amusing that DF riders are worried...
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

There are a number of recumbents who ride SIR...

There are a number of recumbents who ride SIR brevets. I saw 4 earlier this year including myself and know of a OR rando who moved up North recently. Almost all of the SIR recumbent riders are...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 702,606
Posted By djwid

My long distance bike is my raptobike lowracer. ...

My long distance bike is my raptobike lowracer. Longest single day ride so far only 150 miles but that will change.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3777832905_579e465ff6_b.jpg
Replies: 152
Views: 21,925
Posted By djwid

I ride a recumbent but the OP in incorrect it...

I ride a recumbent but the OP in incorrect it claiming it is the only long distance solution.

Regarding the other counter claims I respectfully disagree.

Recumbents aren't one type, there are...
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By djwid

My raptobike has a Rohloff on it. But it is...

My raptobike has a Rohloff on it. But it is quite laid back compared to your requests. OTOH I can and do lift my butt and put my shoulders deeply into my hardshell seat for bursts of power.
...
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,207
Posted By djwid

I am not quite so laid back as BlazingPedals. ...

I am not quite so laid back as BlazingPedals.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3558861848_9224918be4.jpg
Forum: Recumbent
09-08-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,565
Posted By djwid

Lycra shorts work great, are comfortable and...

Lycra shorts work great, are comfortable and don't turn into sails when riding. I have yet to find anything better. I admit to not looking since what I have and use already work great.
Forum: Recumbent
09-08-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 494,727
Posted By djwid

That is an awesome tandem. I am jealous.

That is an awesome tandem. I am jealous.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,282
Posted By djwid

My current commute is 6 miles round trip. I am...

My current commute is 6 miles round trip. I am currently moving and while looking I limited my search to 1.5 hours distance (one way) by bike. I quantified it in time since the hilly nature of the...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,574
Posted By djwid

I specifically don't leave room for anyone to...

I specifically don't leave room for anyone to make right turns behind me unless there is a separate lane for it. In that case I am in the lane going straight so there is room.

I like having cars...
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,513
Posted By djwid

If you like the Giro, don't forget to check out...

If you like the Giro, don't forget to check out the Giro 26 TT, the AL version with upgraded components as compared to the Giro 26 Steel. It is a great brevet bike and if it had been available when...
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