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Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By spaceholiday

Nah it's aluminum (the bike's a Kona Jake the...

Nah it's aluminum (the bike's a Kona Jake the Snake)
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By spaceholiday

Rear spacing: 130mm So, from what I'm...

Rear spacing: 130mm

So, from what I'm gathering, same diameter and cheap cassette should do the trick? Those CXP22s have a pretty great price, and they fit the bill in terms of size. Looks like...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By spaceholiday

http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act...

http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=72

Look good? They say the max tire size is 700x25, but I've been running 32s and 35s on my current rims (Mavic Ksyriums) and...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By spaceholiday

Winter Wheel Set

In the past, I usually checked the weather to see what it was going to be like, and just changed to stud tires the night before if it looked like it was going to be icy. Well, a snowstorm blew in and...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By spaceholiday

Studded Tires

I'm looking to get a pair of the Marathon Winters, but I noticed the smallest size they have is 35mm. Will this be ok on my Mavic Ksyriums? I'm running 30mm's right now no problem, but I'm not sure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By spaceholiday

First Cross Bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEMOND-POPRAD-SIZE-52CM-DISC-BRAKES-CARBON-FORK_W0QQitemZ130263577645QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130263577645&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By spaceholiday

Would a carbon fork be a bad idea if one planned...

Would a carbon fork be a bad idea if one planned on using it for mild singletrack?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By spaceholiday

Southeast Kansas, but I've had good luck with...

Southeast Kansas, but I've had good luck with people willing to ship in the past. That Poprad I was looking at was from Portland, OR, but it had already sold.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By spaceholiday

Looking for a multi-use bike

I'm looking for a nice winter bike, and cyclocross seems to fit the bill. I'd also like to ride some singletrack (it seems some threads here and elsewhere verify that a CX bike would be ok for this)...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By spaceholiday

The SwiMP3 also uses bone conduction. It's...

The SwiMP3 also uses bone conduction. It's designed for swimmers, obviously, but it'd work for biking. I'm pretty sure you can find bone conduction headphones, too, that'll work with any MP3 player
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,780
Posted By spaceholiday

http://cache.wists.com/thumbnails/8/9e/89e8a820c55...

http://cache.wists.com/thumbnails/8/9e/89e8a820c55e794a8c0e839bb0e13c8f-orig

Maybe not "tarck" as you guys describe it, but certainly silly looking now.
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,873
Posted By spaceholiday

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,873
Posted By spaceholiday

What fabric did you use? I was considering making...

What fabric did you use? I was considering making a new bag out of Cordura, but I like the look of that, especially the large reflector. Did you need a super mega sewing machine, or did a regular one...
Forum: Touring
09-25-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,650
Posted By spaceholiday

Any links? Jenson (my usual online store) seems...

Any links? Jenson (my usual online store) seems to have it for $1095 still
Forum: Touring
09-14-08, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Posted By spaceholiday

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I didn't quite...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I didn't quite think this deserved its own (and I also like some of the component advice in this thread).

I've been looking to get an LHT, and I think I'm about...
Forum: Touring
09-12-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By spaceholiday

Lighting

What does everyone use for lighting, for those days when you get caught in the dark or when it's raining? I was checking out the Electronics forum, but a lot of them seem interested in the super...
Forum: Touring
09-04-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,742
Posted By spaceholiday

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I have a...

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I have a Brooks question of my own. Does anyone have any experience with the B17 Narrow? Being 15mm narrower than the original doesn't seem like much (0.3" on...
Forum: Touring
08-26-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,395
Posted By spaceholiday

So what do you guys do with your Brooks' when it...

So what do you guys do with your Brooks' when it rains? I'm assuming prior treatment would help, but is the Brooks Proofide enough, or is it better to use something else?
Forum: Touring
08-25-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By spaceholiday

Whoops. Thanks for the link.

Whoops. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Touring
08-25-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By spaceholiday

Brooks Flyer

Is it worth springing (pun intended) for the Flyer so I could get the springs, or is the B17 comfy enough? I don't plan on being too crazy off the road, but chances are I'm going to hit some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,066
Posted By spaceholiday

I've been riding my stock Pista every day for the...

I've been riding my stock Pista every day for the past two years, rain or shine, and it's running just like it was brand new. I've never replaced anything except for a few tubes. I'd recommend...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 50,947
Posted By spaceholiday

I've been riding mine for about two years now,...

I've been riding mine for about two years now, and have yet to replace the saddle, but I do wear bike shorts under my pants. If I were to replace anything, it'd definitely be the saddle, but it's not...
Forum: Touring
08-22-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

ebay link...

ebay link...
Forum: Touring
08-21-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

Just a quick side note: if anyone has a used LHT...

Just a quick side note: if anyone has a used LHT they're looking to get rid of, you know who to PM (:

I'm not on a timeline (well, no set timeline, but it'd be great if it were done by October for...
Forum: Touring
08-21-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

My local Craigslist isn't the best, so there...

My local Craigslist isn't the best, so there probably won't be too many deals like that. I'm checking daily, though. One can hope.
Forum: Touring
08-21-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

It'd mostly be used for touring, as well as foul...

It'd mostly be used for touring, as well as foul weather commuting and grocery shopping. I've ridden hybrids before, and I really don't like the feel of them. Money's not particularly tight, but the...
Forum: Touring
08-21-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

How about some older road/sport touring frames?...

How about some older road/sport touring frames? I've been scouring eBay, but nothing good has come up in my size (52-54cm). Of course I'd swap out most, if not all of the components, but if I could...
Forum: Touring
08-21-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
Posted By spaceholiday

Relatively inexpensive frame for touring

Hey guys,

Recently, I've become pretty interested in bike camping/touring, and I'm starting to think about building up a nice touring bike. First things first, the frame. I've heard good things...
Forum: Triathlon
08-19-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By spaceholiday

Thanks for the suggestion. Are there any good...

Thanks for the suggestion. Are there any good hybrid type bikes that maybe have a close geometry to a tri bike, but could still pass for a road bike?
Forum: Triathlon
08-17-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By spaceholiday

Funny. Running's definitely my strong suit,...

Funny. Running's definitely my strong suit, closely followed by biking. I started my swim training today, and realized that I have awful upper body strength and could barely do 3x100 meters.
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By spaceholiday

So I just noticed this thread...

So I just noticed this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=453975). Looks like a tri bike will do me just fine?
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By spaceholiday

Looking to get into tri's. What bike?

So, I'm looking to get into some triathlons. I'm currently a marathoner, and bike for fun. I also just started a swimming regiment, so I have all my training bases covered. However, I'm curious on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By spaceholiday

Yeah, it's pretty standard. Vehicles on the...

Yeah, it's pretty standard. Vehicles on the right, pedestrians on the left. However, runners should yield to cyclists (I always do). It is a smart idea to run on the side of the road that has the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By spaceholiday

Thanks for the info. That's sort of what I'm...

Thanks for the info. That's sort of what I'm afraid of, the prep work. I want it done right and to look nice, but I have very limited experience in painting like this. That's why the vinyl decals...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By spaceholiday

Will the detail spray paint adhere well to the...

Will the detail spray paint adhere well to the powdercoat? I'd hate to do any sanding to the powdercoat for obvious reasons. Alternatively, is there a better way to apply detail work other than spray...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By spaceholiday

New build (frame and paint questions)

I've been looking for a new frame for a build, and using this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=448024) as a reference, it seems like the Alien frames are a good deal. Relatively...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,151
Posted By spaceholiday

Is there actually any legal precedent for this?...

Is there actually any legal precedent for this? Serious question, I'm not aware of it and I'd love to be. I understand the reasoning fine enough, but, sadly, common sense isn't always held up in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By spaceholiday

I suppose I should also note, for those of you...

I suppose I should also note, for those of you that haven't been to Wichita, it's the biggest city in Kansas, and is one of the least bike friendly places imaginable. It's designed in a grid system...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,635
Posted By spaceholiday

Almost hit this morning. I was going south,...

Almost hit this morning.

I was going south, crossing a 4 way intersection, had the green for a while, cars were going, all that. A coming from the north was making a left turn, and the second the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By spaceholiday

Haha, whoops ...

Haha, whoops

http://www.wampoks.org/wampoks/surveys/gtsurvey.aspx

Sorry about that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By spaceholiday

Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

WAMPO recently put out a survey, asking people's opinions on how to improve the Wichita, Kansas city infrastructure. I'd urge all Wichita area cyclists to fill it out, since Wichita is one of the...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By spaceholiday

Hopefully I still have it, but I made a great...

Hopefully I still have it, but I made a great t-shirt stencil that I'd love to see other places. Lemme look for it for a bit, and if I don't have it, I could probably whip it up again in a day or two.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By spaceholiday

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I got a...

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I got a crash course in changing clothes this week since it rained pretty heavily for my morning commute, and the other options are definitely great. Thanks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By spaceholiday

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I...

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.



I used to live in Upstate NY, so, that'd've been an option. In Kansas people are a bit more conservative :(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By spaceholiday

Clothes?

(Cross posted from Living Car Free)

So, I'm without a car for the time being, and I'd like some clothes that don't immediately get drenched in sweat like my current ones (they're mostly cotton)....
Forum: Living Car Free
06-23-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By spaceholiday

Clothing recommendations

I've recently turned car-free, and it's going great. One main obstacle, though, especially in the summer heat, is arriving to places pretty sweaty. Right now, the majority of my clothes are cotton,...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,635
Posted By spaceholiday

It was my first commute today, also! First day at...

It was my first commute today, also! First day at my new job, too. The morning was fine. There was some not-quite-heavy rain, but I had my rain gear and lights on, and cars gave me plenty of room. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By spaceholiday

Cleaning up an old Raleigh Grand Prix

I got an old Raleigh Grand Prix that I want to fix up, but I'm running into one major problem. The bike's about 30 years old, and was never cleaned a day in its life. Nasty old dirt and grime...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By spaceholiday

Heh, yea, good idea. I'll give it a...

Heh, yea, good idea.



I'll give it a shot. Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By spaceholiday

Cleaning up for a conversion

I got an old Raleigh Grand Prix that I want to convert (first one, so it's mostly a learning experience), but I'm running into one major problem. The bike's about 30 years old, and was never cleaned...
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