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Forum: Commuting
06-25-07, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,679
Posted By treynolds

Those are Planet Cascadia Road fenders with...

Those are Planet Cascadia Road fenders with mudflaps. They're a little narrow, so you have to be carefull with the tires rubbing the mounts. The chrome really looks nice with the Century frame color:...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,679
Posted By treynolds

5 Week Follow-up...

Well, it's been 5 weeks and I really enjoy the 2007 Century.

I did have one mishap that has limited my riding the past couple weeks: I installed WellGo clipless pedals three weeks ago and went...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By treynolds

That was VERY funny and I'm glad you're okay......

That was VERY funny and I'm glad you're okay... Much better than my experience on Friday.

Cake is better than concrete!

Have a great evening!

Tony

PS: Fruit cake, made well, is...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By treynolds

I Dumped My Bike on Seattle Bike to Work Day...

yesterday morning. I felt like a fool.

Brand-new Diamondback Century (2007). I have about 140 miles on it in two weeks riding part way to work.

I purchased Wellgo 998 pedals for it and...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,466
Posted By treynolds

I forgot to add, regarding fatigue: I do my...

I forgot to add, regarding fatigue:

I do my part-way commute on M,Tu,Th,F. I have a standing morning meeting that makes it so I have to use my car for the full commute on Wednesdays. That gives...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,466
Posted By treynolds

I am trying to work up to a full-on VLC... I...

I am trying to work up to a full-on VLC...

I live in the Seattle area and work 30 miles from home by car; the safest bike route is 32.5 miles door-to-door.

At the moment, I drive to a point...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,800
Posted By treynolds

You can try this. but for me, it didn't work. ...

You can try this. but for me, it didn't work.

I had a 1983 Novara Strada that I road for years, until the early 90's when I decided it would be fun to convert it to a flat-bar instead of...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-07, 04:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,799
Posted By treynolds

I know that allergies can be a problem for many....

I know that allergies can be a problem for many. My problem is adult asthma, which I developed in the last year or so. I'm hoping that my commute rides will help clean out my lungs and get me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,916
Posted By treynolds

I've Been Considering This Saddle...

but I may can the thought if people think it's too wide.

I've done a lot of reseach on the SA this week, as well as reading as much as I can reagrding the Brooks.

I'm definitely a clyde, at...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-07, 01:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,799
Posted By treynolds

I Think For Me...

My biggest excuse has almost always been living too far from work. I've never lived closer that 15 miles to any one job. I've *tried* to commute by bike for every one of my jobs over the last 25...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,254
Posted By treynolds

Deviated Septum... (and other things)

As a follow-up to my earlier post, I too have a deviated septum, but it wasn't diagnosed until AFTER my sleep study and getting on CPAP. My CPAP pressure is such that even with the partial blockage I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-07-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By treynolds

Here ya go: "Good Morning Virginia! ...

Here ya go:

"Good Morning Virginia!

Happy Friday!

I have commuted by bicycle in the past, from Shoreline and Edmonds to offices on Eastlake, Queen Anne, the Waterfront and south 1st Ave....
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,679
Posted By treynolds

Well, no replies...

... but I went ahead and got the 2007 Diamondback Century. The Recycled Cycles folks gave me 5% off because it had a couple small scratches from being a floor model. They installed silver Freddie...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-04-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By treynolds

Thanks for the Link...

I just heard about this yesterday when at Bicycles West in Tukwila. I don't live in the city of Seattle, but rather Brier to the north, and don't get the Seattle Times.

I sent Virgina Coffman...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,679
Posted By treynolds

Research this morning seems to indicate that the...

Research this morning seems to indicate that the '07 Century and the '07 Raleigh Cadent 1.0 are very similarly spec'd: the former with flat bars, the latter with drop bars, both with relaxed road...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-07, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,679
Posted By treynolds

2007 Diamondback Century - GOT IT!!!

I'm looking for a new (fast) commuter bike. I gave up a 1984 Novara Strada that I loved two years ago, thinking I wanted something with more "comfort". The Strada was UBER fast. What I got instead...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-07, 03:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,075
Posted By treynolds

I took a cycling course when in Grade School as...

I took a cycling course when in Grade School as well, plus we watched the Walt Disney "I'm No Fool" film on bicycle safety (guess I'm showing my age here...)

I really don't try to tell other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,715
Posted By treynolds

Yes!

I was doored in the late 70's when attending the UW in Seattle. I was riding up 45th street past the Ave next to the curb past a line of stopped cars. A passenger in a car I was passing (on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-07, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,254
Posted By treynolds

No Surgery for Me...

I use CPAP with a pressure of 7.5. Works great and I love it: no more snoring, sleepiness or depression. I even use it when I take a nap. My sleep test prior to CPAP showed me having 597 waking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-07, 07:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,764
Posted By treynolds

Tom, that was AWESOME!!!

I lost 60 pounds three years ago on WW and gained it all back. I recently have been trying to get the gumption to start biking again and your video pushed me over the edge. Thanks!

Tony
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By treynolds

You could also do what I'm doing: look at places...

You could also do what I'm doing: look at places that are part-of-the-way, where you can park your car and then bike the rest of the way, gradually working-up to longer distances. I can't stress how...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 06:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,075
Posted By treynolds

First time post...

I live in the Seattle area and have commuted by bicycle in the past. I'm looking at cycling at least PART of my 30 mile commute, not because of gas prices (I drive a Jetta TDI), but rather because I...
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