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Forum: Commuting
01-07-15, 04:54 PM
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Posted By FBinNY

Not married, are you?

Not married, are you?
Forum: Commuting
01-06-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Can it be programmed to run slow, so you can get...

Can it be programmed to run slow, so you can get more ride time in on a beautiful afternoon/evening and still have plausible denial when the wife is upset because you're late for dinner?
Forum: Commuting
12-24-14, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

You don't need any kind of special or heavy duty...

You don't need any kind of special or heavy duty wheel for a commuter. Folks have been doing loaded touring on conventional wheels for decades with no issues. What matters is that the wheel is well...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15,695
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Posted By FBinNY

That's a pretty sweet looking ride for commuting...

That's a pretty sweet looking ride for commuting in NYC. Am I right to assume that you have a safe indoor place for it at work?
Forum: Commuting
12-12-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

When do I get the beer? Over the years Marin...

When do I get the beer?

Over the years Marin has made so many changes to Larkspurs, that the only thing they have in common is the name. We have 2 larkspurs in Cozumel, and they have polished...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

I'll bet 3 beers to one that it's painted steel.

I'll bet 3 beers to one that it's painted steel.
Forum: Commuting
11-13-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

I agree to an extent. I ride all winter and...

I agree to an extent. I ride all winter and prefer colder dryer weather. But we really don't get that much winter rain, so 30-35 and not raining is better than colder temps. In face we have many...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

That's gotta get cold on a Kansas winter day. I...

That's gotta get cold on a Kansas winter day. I live near the coast and it's rarely as cold (though colder than Iceland in the winter), and don't know if I'd have the patience or tolerance for your...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Feel free to be skeptical, and even do a real...

Feel free to be skeptical, and even do a real world test on your own bike. I'm not invested in what people believe or don't, and only gave fair warning based on a general concern for protecting...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

BITD when threaded headsets were the norm, this...

BITD when threaded headsets were the norm, this was a classic problem. In order to save money and reduce the number of SKUs low end forks were sold with tall steerers and long threading, so you...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

OK, as long as you have an extra long stem which...

OK, as long as you have an extra long stem which extends below the headset and past the last thread, then you're fine. I wouldn't have posted at all, but eyeballing the photo and knowing standard...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

When you model, be sure to factor the thread...

When you model, be sure to factor the thread depth and the fact that the stem ends at a thread. If you're curious you might run two models, one with threads and one without. And yes, steel steerers...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

WARNING the frame is too small for you. It...

WARNING the frame is too small for you. It wouldn't matter that much, but you've extended the fork well above the headset top nut, and the stem is ending above the headset bearing. The steerer...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

When you have a minute (make one) remove the...

When you have a minute (make one) remove the front wheel and look at the bottom of the fork crown to confirm that yours has the steel dowel pin that was added to prevent unannounced steerer tube...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

If you ride it to and from work on a regular...

If you ride it to and from work on a regular basis, then by definition it's a (the) dedicated commuter. What else would it be?
Forum: Commuting
08-20-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Bikepooling? Or is the rumble seat for picking...

Bikepooling? Or is the rumble seat for picking up the ladies on your way home?
Forum: Commuting
08-20-14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

It's bit wider than the AM (free) which had...

It's bit wider than the AM (free) which had about a 1.37:1 high:low range, vs. the 1.6:1 of yours.

The ASC had a slightly close range and was fixed gear, while the AC was much closer with roughly...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

No, I knew you were looking for a vintage one,...

No, I knew you were looking for a vintage one, and thought you'd found one.

So the congrats are withdrawn, but the best wishes are still on.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Congrats on finding one. Have fun with it, it's...

Congrats on finding one. Have fun with it, it's perfect for NYC street riding.
Forum: Commuting
08-09-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Quick, grind off the serial number.

Quick, grind off the serial number.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Nice ride. Looks like the rear wheels are set...

Nice ride. Looks like the rear wheels are set far enough apart that water spray misses you.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, cycle comuting doesn't always result in...

Yes, cycle comuting doesn't always result in weight loss. But it doesn't hurt. It's even possible to gain weight while riding an hour a day.

OTOH- cycling even that little, or at low effort...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Congrats. If you measure in ton miles like...

Congrats. If you measure in ton miles like freight, you have most of the commuters here beat.

Cut back on the beer and brats (yes, I know that's hard, so I say back, not out) and sneak in a few...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

No literally, I hope.

No literally, I hope.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

The bike's nice, but the commute seems really...

The bike's nice, but the commute seems really special. Where are you?
Forum: Commuting
04-29-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Not too shabby as a very basic bike for a short...

Not too shabby as a very basic bike for a short commute.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

No, that's where Scotty beams it up from.

No, that's where Scotty beams it up from.
Forum: Commuting
02-25-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Where do you put your hat?

Where do you put your hat?
Forum: Commuting
01-16-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

In Mexico, this bike would have foot pegs front...

In Mexico, this bike would have foot pegs front and rear, and carry a family of 5 (once I saw 6, counting an infant in a sling).
Forum: Commuting
11-25-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Mr. Blackburn is off doing other stuff, maybe...

Mr. Blackburn is off doing other stuff, maybe sitting on a tropical beach drinking Mai Tais. The racks haven't been made in the USA for something like 30 years. As to any quality differences, I...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-13, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,480
Posted By FBinNY

Mr. Blackburn is no longer associated with the...

Mr. Blackburn is no longer associated with the products that bear his name. The racks used to be made in the USA and were among the first products sold by Specialized (maybe before it was...
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