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Forum: Commuting
04-04-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By crue0001

My favorite setup is a combination of a drybox...

My favorite setup is a combination of a drybox with some Arkel or Orlieb hardware. See links:

Drybox from Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365437_200365437
...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-08, 10:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,016
Posted By crue0001

Well thanks everyone for responding. I ended up...

Well thanks everyone for responding. I ended up biking in street clothes to her parents house, and then just biking to a gas station to change into my cycling garb. Pretty painless actually. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,016
Posted By crue0001

Is she wrong? Or should I give in?

Hey guys and gals. So I have this conundrum with my lady friend and myself disagreeing. So here is the situation: I commute to work (afternoon shift this week), 14 miles one way, and today there...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By crue0001

I broken-in brooks saddle would support your...

I broken-in brooks saddle would support your weight evenly over your soft tissue, thereby putting a lot less stress on direct parts of your body. I had issues with discomfort "down there" but when I...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,055
Posted By crue0001

I agree w/ aquajag about the packaging of most...

I agree w/ aquajag about the packaging of most grocery items. You'd be surprised how much space (and weight) you can save by shedding unnecessary packaging. But if you really want the coolest way...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-08, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By crue0001

Awesome! I just bought these a couple days ago. ...

Awesome! I just bought these a couple days ago. Still waiting for them to arrive. I was a little worried they were not going to be bright enough, but I wanted lights that ran off of AA's and this...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-08, 11:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,240
Posted By crue0001

I also have USAA and was not aware that I was...

I also have USAA and was not aware that I was covered under my car insurance. Good to know. Also, my bike is covered via USAA renters insurance in case it is stolen. It doesn't have to be on my...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-07, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By crue0001

I'd like to see that thing climb a decent hill......

I'd like to see that thing climb a decent hill... yeah right. Interesting idea, not at all practical or efficient.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,172
Posted By crue0001

Can you ask them to install a bike rack outside? ...

Can you ask them to install a bike rack outside? Tell them you'll overlook the project or something like that. Also, how big is your bathroom there? Is there room to hide it there, I mean if you...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By crue0001

Yeah it is only worth $150, but that sounds like...

Yeah it is only worth $150, but that sounds like alot in their country mayhaps? But the big point of this article is the police are helping a student find a stolen bike ?!?!?!?! That is freakin...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 08:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,440
Posted By crue0001

Thanks everybody for the great posts! So I have...

Thanks everybody for the great posts! So I have tried a few things, first I tried just eating a banana and yogurt with about 400mL of H2O and then riding about 20 minutes later. Worked great, but...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-07, 05:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,440
Posted By crue0001

This is like the banana crew here :) Do you guys...

This is like the banana crew here :) Do you guys eat again when you get to work? A banana for breakfast is pretty slim pickin's
Forum: Commuting
06-27-07, 05:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,440
Posted By crue0001

What to eat before a morning Commute?

Hey guys and gals, I've been commuting my 22 mile round trip for a Month and a half now and I am loving it. I had a question about what everyone eats before they commute and how fast after eating do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-07, 11:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,428
Posted By crue0001

I've been using this for the lights for a little...

I've been using this for the lights for a little over a year now:
http://www.amazon.com/Blackburn-Quadrant-Combo-Bicycle-Light/dp/B000BNZ0ME
It's good for city riding where you can see fine, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 468
Posted By crue0001

I agree, web ordering shoes is pretty risky since...

I agree, web ordering shoes is pretty risky since cycling shoes are pretty fitted shoes and one brand/one size may not work for another. Check them out locally and if you find a pair you like, check...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,125
Posted By crue0001

I've stopped the rattling with two fat rubber...

I've stopped the rattling with two fat rubber bands tied to the bottle holder and around the frame. True, the bottles don't collapse, but on my Klean Kanteen spout, there is a hole in the cap to...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-07, 09:13 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,125
Posted By crue0001

I've been using klean kanteen for 6 years now,...

I've been using klean kanteen for 6 years now, and aside from a few small dents, this is by far the single greatest water bottle created. I love how clean tasting the water is. I wash my bottles...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-26-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,433
Posted By crue0001

Seems like a pretty cool accomplishment. But I...

Seems like a pretty cool accomplishment. But I doubt this guy has ever really biked anywhere except on flat pavement in the city. Good luck biking accross steep hills and fast drops doing a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By crue0001

Those shoes look pretty decent. IMHO nice choice...

Those shoes look pretty decent. IMHO nice choice on the eggbeaters :) Also, with those fiberglass outsole you may want to look into getting the sole shields from crankbros too.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,199
Posted By crue0001

Oh Shanghai, China... Looks like you've done it...

Oh Shanghai, China... Looks like you've done it again. With your over the top antics and below average quality, with this kind of setup how can you lose? Frankly any bike that I can take for a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,705
Posted By crue0001

Holy crapaloni those thorns are vicious! I've...

Holy crapaloni those thorns are vicious! I've used slime tubes on my commuter with 700cx23 tires and have gotten some pretty nasty gashes in my tire from glass and rocks, but these tubes work pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By crue0001

That's awesome! Now for the 30mph barrier...

That's awesome! Now for the 30mph barrier right?! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-07, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 726
Posted By crue0001

I think the best thing would be to ride with...

I think the best thing would be to ride with someone else. Perhaps coordinate with friends, or form a local group. If this trail is as busy as you say it is, then I don't think you would have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-07, 07:43 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,393
Posted By crue0001

Cars parked in the bike lanes or cars that cross...

Cars parked in the bike lanes or cars that cross over into the bike lane and cut you off.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,002
Posted By crue0001

I personally think steel forks look alot better. ...

I personally think steel forks look alot better. Carbon forks always seem to be fat and too large compared to the rest of the tubing on the bike, especially on a steel bike, but hey, looks aren't...
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