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Forum: Commuting
02-15-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,538
Posted By kafkaesque

My winter commuter, made from a 1980 Schwinn...

My winter commuter, made from a 1980 Schwinn LeTour frame and a bunch of mismatched parts.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2220018724_cd91630652.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

cheers! :beer:

cheers!
:beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

The Vegetarian Cycling and Athletic Club...

The Vegetarian Cycling and Athletic Club (http://www.vcac.vegfolk.co.uk/) was founded in the UK in 1888, and is still active today.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

I was really trying to respect your position when...

I was really trying to respect your position when you said you ate them for the taste and to satiate a craving, but you are deluded if you think the animal is making a sacrifice for your sake. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 11:58 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

That is a perfectly valid reason; it is not based...

That is a perfectly valid reason; it is not based on misinformation or on erroneous arguments about health or nature. I respect that completely.

For me personally, that was just not strong enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

I agree that what you are doing is far more...

I agree that what you are doing is far more humane than the meat industry and actually better for the animals than if they had lived wild. No argument there, and I respect your methods.

I am just...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-07, 10:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,714
Posted By kafkaesque

Just curious about why you eat eggs. There are...

Just curious about why you eat eggs. There are some good nutrients there but they are much higher in cholesterol than meat (or any other food).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

Those are pretty chickens. Having grown up on a...

Those are pretty chickens. Having grown up on a ranch I have chopped the heads off of many similar.
And I can tell you that I would much rather watch them peck around the dirt for bugs and raise...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

Interesting stuff but not real useful. Modern...

Interesting stuff but not real useful. Modern societies are not going to be reverting back to hunter gatherers now or in any foreseeable future.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,729
Posted By kafkaesque

I would not say "easy".

I would not say "easy".
Forum: Commuting
06-14-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

The stretch of road that I thought was going to...

The stretch of road that I thought was going to get new asphalt turned out to be chip seal. ugh. It is not a long stretch though.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

Sure, that is clearly closer to what happens in...

Sure, that is clearly closer to what happens in nature than getting something that comes out of the mass-meat industry. However, I still do not see it as natural nor is it necessary. But, unlike the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,362
Posted By kafkaesque

Docile animals being slaughtered in a factory and...

Docile animals being slaughtered in a factory and then someone pulling up to a drive-thru in car for a processed burger is not exactly "nature".
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Good weather this morning. Fast ride in despite...

Good weather this morning. Fast ride in despite about of quarter mile stretch of construction that was covered in loose gravel. It was real loose and dusty on my ride home yesterday, but this morning...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,069
Posted By kafkaesque

I saw and older man pedaling around my...

I saw and older man pedaling around my neighborhood with one leg. He had two legs but only pedaled with one, one side of the crank just had a peg that he rested his foot on.
Forum: Introductions
06-12-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 547
Posted By kafkaesque

Hello aprilm, I am pretty new here too. I bought...

Hello aprilm, I am pretty new here too. I bought a bike after not riding for years and got hooked within month as well. I started a few months ago and I already added a road bike. I did not skip my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,714
Posted By kafkaesque

I have been a vegetarian for about 4.5 years now....

I have been a vegetarian for about 4.5 years now. I was surprised to find the transition to be remarkably easy. I was fortunate though that my roommate, who turned me on to veg, is an excellent cook....
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,150
Posted By kafkaesque

These are great. memorizing…

These are great. memorizing…
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,172
Posted By kafkaesque

Free Hat!

Free Hat!
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 943
Posted By kafkaesque

Have you ever calculated your mpc? And did...

Have you ever calculated your mpc?

And did you and your teenage son really giggle - or was it more of a chuckle?
Forum: Living Car Free
06-11-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By kafkaesque

True. This morning was a perfect example; I was...

True. This morning was a perfect example; I was pumping up a tire and blew out the base of the valve stem. I was already running a little late, normally I would have just said to heck with it, I will...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-11-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By kafkaesque

First week car-free

My roommate and I have been car-light for a few years, meaning the two of us share one car. We have lived in three different cities either as neighbors or roommates and it has worked out with only...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Either I am getting stronger or the hills are...

Either I am getting stronger or the hills are getting flatter.

Great weather this morning, nice and cool.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,464
Posted By kafkaesque

I would like to only carry a patch kit, but...

I would like to only carry a patch kit, but sometimes it won't do. Just this morning I had a flat, the tube split around the base of the valve stem - patch would not have fit around it. Luckily I was...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-07, 10:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,009
Posted By kafkaesque

You definitaly need lights. Reflectors work only...

You definitaly need lights. Reflectors work only when the drivers lights are shining on you. If you are coming from the side or if the car is making a turn they will not see you until it might be too...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,237
Posted By kafkaesque

Just don't drink while riding with a case of...

Just don't drink while riding with a case of bottles balanced on the handlebars.

http://www.gkinnamon.com/images/pollock_bikebeer_744.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,163
Posted By kafkaesque

:roflmao: Hard to resist, especially with...

:roflmao:

Hard to resist, especially with the rusty kickstand tied to the chainstay.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By kafkaesque

Cool video. I like how they put in the little bit...

Cool video. I like how they put in the little bit with the trailer spill at the end. Looks like they had it well packed though.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-07, 10:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,042
Posted By kafkaesque

You could try the method I use: drink two pots of...

You could try the method I use: drink two pots of coffee.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-07, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 774
Posted By kafkaesque

Harris Cyclery had a similar idea, so they...

Harris Cyclery had a similar idea, so they equipped a San Jose with an 8 speed hub; the San Jos8.
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bianchi-sanjos8/index.html

I did not see a price for that though....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,723
Posted By kafkaesque

That is great technique, it either educates them...

That is great technique, it either educates them or leaves them bitter, angry and embarrassed. Either way you win.

Pleasantness is a great way to make friends or to spite people.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Morning ride was pleasant, but there was a severe...

Morning ride was pleasant, but there was a severe thunderstorm warning in the afternoon that kept getting bumped from 8pm to 7, 6, 5pm. So I wimped out and got a ride home with a coworker. :(
It...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,432
Posted By kafkaesque

I recently started commuting, 14 miles round. My...

I recently started commuting, 14 miles round. My first week I just rode in on an old ten speed with my shoulder bag containing a pump, my lunch and a spare shirt. I have added a few things as I go,...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-07, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,095
Posted By kafkaesque

When I decided to commute and get back into...

When I decided to commute and get back into biking after many years, I did not know whether to get a townie/utility type bike or convert a road bike.
I ended up with two. An old Schwinn, upright,...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-07, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 936
Posted By kafkaesque

Waaay cooler than a new Varsity.

Waaay cooler than a new Varsity.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-07, 07:45 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Pouring rain when I got up today, but by the time...

Pouring rain when I got up today, but by the time I left it was pretty light. refreshing.

Took the old Schwinn today. The bracket for my crappy old handlebar bag broke; it was already half broke...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,538
Posted By kafkaesque

No, I just shop at army surplus stores. Canvas...

No, I just shop at army surplus stores. Canvas paratrooper bag I got for $10; I have used it almost daily for four years, very durable.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,538
Posted By kafkaesque

Must be a weird camera angle, it is actually...

Must be a weird camera angle, it is actually pretty level. The bike is leaning toward the wall, that may make it look off.

Here is another angle. I guess it is sloped a bit....
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,538
Posted By kafkaesque

Here are my beater commuters. My main...

Here are my beater commuters.

My main utilitarian, '72 Schwinn Continental. It also has a rear rack not shown. Heavy.
http://www.gkinnamon.com/images/Schwinn_conti3_650.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-07, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

+1 I have an old Schwinn commuter with fenders,...

+1
I have an old Schwinn commuter with fenders, racks, bags etc. but I have been using my new (old, but recently acquired) road bike the last few days instead. Nice. I cut 7 minutes of my 7 mile...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Nice and cool this morning, about 55. Getting...

Nice and cool this morning, about 55.
Getting ready to head home now; temperature is 81 degrees. ugh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-07, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,541
Posted By kafkaesque

Is there anything inherently wrong with having a...

Is there anything inherently wrong with having a heavy bike?
Has anyone posting here ridden one of these beasts? Some people seem to think rolling around a 35 pound bike requires straining and...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 840
Posted By kafkaesque

Looks like that sidewalk does not front any...

Looks like that sidewalk does not front any buildings most of the way. I would not worry about riding there at all.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,291
Posted By kafkaesque

I do not use a computer, just the clock on my...

I do not use a computer, just the clock on my phone. I check when I leave the driveway and after I put the bike away at work.
When someone asks how long it takes I give riding time, not including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-07, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,163
Posted By kafkaesque

60 bucks for a cardboard box. ...

60 bucks for a cardboard box.

http://madison.craigslist.org/bik/332266703.html

It may be that I do not know anything about bike cases and it could be a good deal.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

My first rainy commute. Forgot my jacket, but...

My first rainy commute.
Forgot my jacket, but thought "no big deal - forecast called for mid morning showers, cloudy afternoon; should be fine by the time I head home."
Well, mid morning showers...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,674
Posted By kafkaesque

Was running a little late this morning and forgot...

Was running a little late this morning and forgot to grab my jacket.
Now it is raining. Even if it lets up before I leave it will still be chilly.
Ah well, better that than being too hot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,305
Posted By kafkaesque

Ha, yeah. The Schwinn Continental with chrome...

Ha, yeah. The Schwinn Continental with chrome fenders and front luggage bag has about 15 pounds on the GP.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,305
Posted By kafkaesque

Thanks USAZorro, I saw the retroraleighs...

Thanks USAZorro,

I saw the retroraleighs page but I was thrown off I guess because it did not start with a W.

I have a '72 Schwinn and had intended to get something newer; apparently I did....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,305
Posted By kafkaesque

Raleigh Grand Prix-Made in Holland -year?

I recently got a Raleigh Grand Prix and I am trying to figure out how old it is.
I am pretty sure it is mid or late 70's. It has black bands on the seat tube and downtube but not the top.
It does...
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