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Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,688
Posted By project15

I stop at them all, but my wife doesn't. I...

I stop at them all, but my wife doesn't. I stopped taking her on my rides for our safety.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,964
Posted By project15

I've been on an Aurora for about a month so far...

I've been on an Aurora for about a month so far and love it. I changed the seat out, but everything else is great. I have a rear rack and bag. I commute 15 miles one way.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 9,023
Posted By project15

4327+ 30 = 4357

4327+ 30 = 4357
Forum: Commuting
06-29-07, 04:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,083
Posted By project15

well since the OP has an aurora, he has all of...

well since the OP has an aurora, he has all of those by default. But that would still be good advice for the mountain bike commuters.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By project15

Best and Worst commutes so far in one day

The morning commute (15 miles) had a nice steady headwind the whole time. I looked it up when I got to work and the weather website said 8mph, but I could've sworn it felt like more. Anyways, I...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-07, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,127
Posted By project15

Exactly. I've visited about 7 different shops...

Exactly. I've visited about 7 different shops around me and only 2 "carry" Jamis, but don't stock many of their bikes. I have an Aurora on order through one of them since I must have that bike. ...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-07, 05:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,802
Posted By project15

Doooorifto! I used to do a little of that...

Doooorifto! I used to do a little of that around corners on my mtn bike when i was a teenager.
Forum: Commuting
06-22-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,617
Posted By project15

I have the regular and I'm not too impressed. I...

I have the regular and I'm not too impressed. I had it on my glasses for a while and could never get it so I could see over my shoulders while in the drops (which I'm usually in). I moved it to my...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-07, 05:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,546
Posted By project15

I use friction stem shifters. I thought I wanted...

I use friction stem shifters. I thought I wanted to switch to barcons, but I've gotten used to them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By project15

That is terrible. I normally support law...

That is terrible. I normally support law enforcement, but that is clearly an abuse of power and I hope those officers are punished appropriately and that the victim gets something as payment for his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-07, 06:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,333
Posted By project15

I'm also on a low-carb diet and cycling. I'm...

I'm also on a low-carb diet and cycling. I'm down to 215 from 240. Yes, you should eat some carbs before exercising, but not like a loaf of white bread or a pizza. I always have a nectarine before...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By project15

Just thought I'd share this JAM story with you

I was biking on a 4 lane highway - speed limit of 35 mph. I line of cars was coming up behind me and the first car in the line yelled "get off the road a**hole!". The light in front of us turned...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-07, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By project15

http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=181 ...

http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=181 ?
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 05:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 872
Posted By project15

1. Do not let them turn in front of you, that's...

1. Do not let them turn in front of you, that's just asking for an accident.

2. http://nordicgroup.us/s78/

3. Seems like a bit much, I normally only ride with a wallet, keys, cell phone, and...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 943
Posted By project15

But I'm sure the person in the escalade ate the...

But I'm sure the person in the escalade ate the same amount (or more) of "fuel" as the bike riders and didn't use it towards the effort used for transportation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-07, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By project15

Yup, just take a crescent wrench and bend it...

Yup, just take a crescent wrench and bend it back. This has happened to me twice. The first time, the LBS fixed it for free this way. The second time, I did it myself.

I finally figured out...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-07, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,090
Posted By project15

Get a used touring bike or a road bike you can...

Get a used touring bike or a road bike you can put racks and paniers on. You get the potential for hauling things (clothes, snacks, etc...) and you can make it light and nimble if needed. But it...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By project15

I think a better thing would be an apple...it's...

I think a better thing would be an apple...it's been proven to wake you up in the morning as much as coffee and it probably provides better carbs than coffee + sugar can.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By project15

To save $28 off that ebay special, I'd rather...

To save $28 off that ebay special, I'd rather make it myself
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By project15

hair dryer

hair dryer
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-07, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By project15

So here's the end to this story. I had a guy...

So here's the end to this story. I had a guy contact me that I was going to get a used rim from, but before going to his house, I stopped at the LBS to pick up a new tube since the old one got a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By project15

Ah yes, completely forgot about Craigslist. I...

Ah yes, completely forgot about Craigslist. I just put up a WTB thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-07, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By project15

I'm currently saving up for the $700 bike and...

I'm currently saving up for the $700 bike and would rather pay cash, but I'm finding out that $50 here and there for miscellaneous extras (new tires, helmet, mirror, etc...) quickly diminish my new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-07, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By project15

Help me make a decision

I've been cycling for about a month now on a 1970's motobecane 10-sp road bike. Last night, I put a nice dent in the lip of my rear rim and my bike is out of commission at the moment. I'm not sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By project15

Looks a little rusty. Good find though! ...

Looks a little rusty. Good find though! Hopefully you won't have to put too much money into them to get them up to your purposes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-07, 05:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,429
Posted By project15

I'm wondering if I'm just not cycling well...

I'm wondering if I'm just not cycling well enough. Everyone talks about how fast they are on a bike, but my avg 13 mph didn't seem that fast to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-07, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,572
Posted By project15

Well WaMu probably didn't have a problem with it...

Well WaMu probably didn't have a problem with it because you were paying them. Chase probably cared because you actually paying them.

Jk, maybe you should just go to another chase branch? I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-07, 07:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,429
Posted By project15

What's your average cycling speed

How fast do you normally cycle? I just started cycling about 2 weeks ago. I have an old 1970's 10-speed and I don't feel like I'm going as fast as I should be going on a "road" bike. I'm usually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By project15

you just like these because they come with locks ...

you just like these because they come with locks ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,675
Posted By project15

I've got a VW Golf (GTI) as well and can...

I've got a VW Golf (GTI) as well and can definitely fit one bike with both wheels attached....not sure about two though.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 428
Posted By project15

Just for comparison, my LBS has 2006 Allez...

Just for comparison, my LBS has 2006 Allez triples for $520, normally $650 I think
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By project15

My first time out in a while!

Hey guys, first time poster to these boards. I just wanted to say that I just did my first 3 miles (after about 3 years) tonight. I found out that I'm quite out of shape in my legs so I'm working...
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