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Forum: Commuting
06-09-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,660
Posted By craptastico

Actually there is no such thing as good or bad...

Actually there is no such thing as good or bad they are judgements placed on things by individuals. And I couldn't agree more with botto and datajunkie. This forum is getting to self righteous and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,550
Posted By craptastico

Was it dark when this happened? Perhaps the...

Was it dark when this happened? Perhaps the train engineer thought your flashing lights were an emergency vehicle and procedeed to to stop as a matter of safety.
Forum: Commuting
05-05-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 508
Posted By craptastico

Have you considered a folder that you could bring...

Have you considered a folder that you could bring on the train and into your workspace? This may allow you to eliviate any concern about the bike not being there and it will also allow you always...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By craptastico

I would much rather buiy from a shop I like/trust...

I would much rather buiy from a shop I like/trust than one that happens to have the brand I think I want. I would be willing to bet the shop that you like could aquire brands that they don't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,928
Posted By craptastico

What did the website's shipping policy indicate...

What did the website's shipping policy indicate for expected shipping time? I have bought from many companies that flat out tell you items are expected to ship in 4-7 business days. It sounds like...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 07:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,491
Posted By craptastico

Sometimes it's actually funnier when you are the...

Sometimes it's actually funnier when you are the butt of the joke. A lot of truth is said in jest.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,491
Posted By craptastico

Very well put.

Very well put.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,491
Posted By craptastico

I'm still not sure what the big deal about this...

I'm still not sure what the big deal about this ad was. They made a joke about cyclists in spandex, oh my god they must be anti-bike? Did they hurt us with their words?

If we can't laugh at...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-09-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 15,664
Posted By craptastico

+1 WTF? As for making the switch to mass...

+1 WTF?

As for making the switch to mass transit or cycling, most people have grown up geared to drive their cars for everything and will make sacrifices in other aspects of life long before...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By craptastico

Not nearly as easy as it sounds. Without kowing...

Not nearly as easy as it sounds. Without kowing what you are doing and getting the solutions correct the first time you can make the parts look worse than when they started.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-12-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By craptastico

Does it gage awareness of reposts? Man...

Does it gage awareness of reposts?

Man A&S is the repost capital of bike forums
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By craptastico

I agree with the rest go for function over form. ...

I agree with the rest go for function over form. If the bag does the job you want it to do what it looks like is irrelevant
Forum: Living Car Free
01-17-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 7,910
Posted By craptastico

By taking parking off the road you wouldnot...

By taking parking off the road you wouldnot reclaim green space you would create a new market of surface parking lots which bring with them their own set of problems. I would love to see fewer cars...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-15-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,150
Posted By craptastico

So only people who commute to work would be...

So only people who commute to work would be required to have a license? What about my kids? Do they need a license? How often does it need to be renewed? As was said earlier this is more...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-07, 07:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,983
Posted By craptastico

These are commercially available in most drug...

These are commercially available in most drug stores or orthopedic supply stores. They are not a great every day solution but they are perfect for once in a while.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-27-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By craptastico

I still don't understand how he is giving...

I still don't understand how he is giving cyclists a bad name. I don't remember electing this ****** as an emissary of the cycling world. He's some knucklehead who happens to be in a bike get over...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-07, 08:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,238
Posted By craptastico

How much money do you want to spend? If you want...

How much money do you want to spend? If you want laptop protection and waterproofing you are going to need to go pannier route or get a decent messenger bag and laptop sleeve. check out...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-09-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,318
Posted By craptastico

How Will We Ride Once the Oil is Gone?

The oil supply thread got me thinking. How will cyclist continue to ride once the oil is gone? How much of our gear is produced using the demon liquid :rolleyes:? Tyres, most likely any of that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By craptastico

Having expereince in master planning that is a...

Having expereince in master planning that is a good step but what is more important is getting some cyclists out to the meetings and having a practical dialog about how to accomplish this. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-06-07, 07:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,077
Posted By craptastico

+10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 These carts are...

+10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 These carts are great. They fold up and fit almost anywhere and if you can't fit a week's worth of groceries in them you either eat too much or need to hone your...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-01-07, 01:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,146
Posted By craptastico

A major flaw not discussed in the OP's post is...

A major flaw not discussed in the OP's post is poor access many have to public transportation. Without living in a fairly major urbanized area transit is nigh nonexistant. There is very little...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-01-07, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 694
Posted By craptastico

You apparently have not been to my neighborhood...

You apparently have not been to my neighborhood where children were being drive door to door to collect their booty. Makes me glad I decided to give out granola bars this years.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,079
Posted By craptastico

This was discussed at length in a thread only a...

This was discussed at length in a thread only a week or two ago and much of the consensus was there is some liability issues with insurance companies. If you are that concerned all CVS corporate and...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-30-07, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 782
Posted By craptastico

There is the Metro which will keep you ar free...

There is the Metro which will keep you ar free and offers access to all of DC and many of the suburbs. I would see that as a good solution should you not be able to find a loaner bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-07, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,226
Posted By craptastico

Are you reusing the crank or BB? If not I say...

Are you reusing the crank or BB? If not I say introduce Mr. Mallet to the situation and problem solved.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,099
Posted By craptastico

Leave it be. Why dwell in negative energy? All...

Leave it be. Why dwell in negative energy? All it will do is create an air of negativity around you and that is not anything I like to invite into my space.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 953
Posted By craptastico

I find that riding through the "wrong" part of...

I find that riding through the "wrong" part of town is not really a problem. Perhaps it's because I dress like a homeless person when I'm on the bike but I find people generally leave me alone. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-19-07, 06:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By craptastico

This is a falsity. In general scooter emissions...

This is a falsity. In general scooter emissions are equivalent to that of an SUV. Yes you are using less fuel but due to the mixing of gas and oil the emissions are dirtier than other vehicles that...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 796
Posted By craptastico

I like to check out eBay too. I've gotten a few...

I like to check out eBay too. I've gotten a few really nice smartwool pieces there NWT for a reasonable price.
Forum: Commuting
09-10-07, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By craptastico

I ride fixed 30 m RT and I have found that White...

I ride fixed 30 m RT and I have found that White Lightnig Chain lube works pretty well. It is a more wax based lube that once it "dries" 5-10 minutes after application lets the chain run very...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By craptastico

Contact Bailey Works and ask that they forward...

Contact Bailey Works and ask that they forward you a picture. I'm sure they would be more than happy to assist you in making the most appropraite decision if as you say you are " all but settled" on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,896
Posted By craptastico

I'm pretty sure they are annodized (sp?) not...

I'm pretty sure they are annodized (sp?) not painted. Stripping anno means you are taking a very thin layer of metal off the surface. Anno is used to not only color but harden the surface of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,720
Posted By craptastico

Have a 1" threaded Nashbar headset. Brand new in...

Have a 1" threaded Nashbar headset. Brand new in box never installed. Bought it for a build and it was the wrong race diameter. To late to return it to Nashbar. Don't really need/want anything...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,375
Posted By craptastico

One thing I found when I was new to presta valves...

One thing I found when I was new to presta valves was that I would seat them wrong in the rim. If the valve is not exactly 90* you run the risk of damaging it. This may have nothing to do with your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,720
Posted By craptastico

I've got a Soma 20t 1/8 cog. Bought from a close...

I've got a Soma 20t 1/8 cog. Bought from a close out at a LBS I didn't look close enough as I use 3/32. I don't know what I'm looking for but would be willing to here what you have.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-07, 06:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,782
Posted By craptastico

I would look at the Smart Wool line of shirts. ...

I would look at the Smart Wool line of shirts.
They are on the expensive side but they
1. breath incrediablly well
2. wick moisture WAY better than any synthetic I've ever worn
3. don't hold...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By craptastico

www.greatdealsonbikes.com...

www.greatdealsonbikes.com (http://www.greatdealsonbikes.com) or www.bikewheels.com (http://www.bikewheels.com) same site. Decent wheels, great prices.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-07, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By craptastico

Hills on the Cape are nearly nonexistant. ...

Hills on the Cape are nearly nonexistant. However, there is a rail trail that goes from Hyannis (I think) to P-Town. It is an MUP but is pretty wide and is a pretty nice ride. You will most likely...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,511
Posted By craptastico

Who cares they're socks, they are supposed to get...

Who cares they're socks, they are supposed to get dirty.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By craptastico

I would bet that for what you'll spend to have...

I would bet that for what you'll spend to have the strap customized you might be better off with a new bag. But I'm not so smart so don't take my word for it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,555
Posted By craptastico

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,785
Posted By craptastico

What about croakies? (http://www.croakies.com/) ...

What about croakies? (http://www.croakies.com/)

I wear prescription glasses and they have always done well by me. Not neccessarily the most stylish thing but beats $300 for new glasses.
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