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Forum: Commuting
01-28-19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

All more to do with maintenance quality, than...

All more to do with maintenance quality, than with part quality (not completely, but to a great degree).
Forum: Commuting
01-26-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Riding experience is mostly in the head, not in...

Riding experience is mostly in the head, not in the bike - my opinion at least (as long as the bike is fitting size at least).
Forum: Commuting
01-20-19, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Still looks relatively expensive - but the cost...

Still looks relatively expensive - but the cost should come down in a few years and I think even "the BSO" will turn out to be quite OK for the intended use.

Had my share of renovating everything...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Cost per time is important as well, perhaps even...

Cost per time is important as well, perhaps even more so. I keep track of all the investments (parts costs, don't pay for labour). For all the vehicles I use. But I don't bother with odometers on...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Get well. Sad to hear it. And funny at the same...

Get well. Sad to hear it. And funny at the same time (hitting a parked car). :)
Forum: Commuting
08-08-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Exactly my thoughts. You had something else in...

Exactly my thoughts. You had something else in mind? :lol:

@acidfast7 (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=200073) - just joking, no harm/insult intended.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Which could be a good thing. :)

Which could be a good thing. :)
Forum: Commuting
06-21-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

It's getting lots of miles, she loves it. ...

It's getting lots of miles, she loves it. :thumb:
I've tried it - rides lovely and is pretty light.

White arrow - vintage road bike project - Cycle Gremlin...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlJtohZSsfY ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlJtohZSsfY

:)

Just joking. Great to see you back. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
03-28-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Some problems after first 100 kilometres. ...

Some problems after first 100 kilometres.

Capriolo Sunrise - long term test 02 - Cycle Gremlin (http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2017/03/28/capriolo-sunrise-long-term-test-02/)
Forum: Commuting
03-20-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

To be objective: most new bicycles sold in my...

To be objective: most new bicycles sold in my country need a similar proper first service. Most LBS, especially in spring time (new goods arriving at the shop, lots of paperwork, plus lots of bikes...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-17, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Another similar "project". This one at half the...

Another similar "project". This one at half the price of Acidfast's. 162 euros new. We'll see how it fares and how much it costs in the long run...

Capriolo Sunrise - long term test - Cycle...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

LOL. :) Welcome back. :)

LOL. :)

Welcome back. :)
Forum: Commuting
10-10-14, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

If one's job is not a phisically demanding one,...

If one's job is not a phisically demanding one, bicycle commuting doesn't increase nutrition costs. One needs a minimum of exercise to stay healthy, so the commute fits about there.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I've stopped tracking mileage. Rough estimate is...

I've stopped tracking mileage. Rough estimate is around 100 km per week. However, my bus fares cost monthly - fixed amount per month. Around 40 euros per month.

The PinkThing has cost around 120...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

If lifting and carrying an <20 kg bike is a...

If lifting and carrying an <20 kg bike is a problem, one should seek medical help, not get a more expensive bicycle. Just my 2c.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-14, 12:59 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Then you must be the one stealing all the...

Then you must be the one stealing all the bicycles! ;)
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I stand corrected: many bikes that are left...

I stand corrected: many bikes that are left locked outside get stolen at some point. Better?

I use bicycles as a means of transport. That means locking them up in front of market places, banks,...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

My average has been 5 years, but yes- they all...

My average has been 5 years, but yes- they all get stolen at some point.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

In total it is around 700 euros for the first...

In total it is around 700 euros for the first year of use, right?

For that amount of money I'd go for a bicycle like this:

City : Kross Seto...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I like doing it all myself. Makes me feel good...

I like doing it all myself. Makes me feel good and more confident on future repairs - whether at home, or roadside.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

These are discount and VERY fast, comfortable and...

These are discount and VERY fast, comfortable and bombproof - even on Serbian pavement:

Bike24 - Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Folding Tire...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I'd suggest 28 mm tyres. Or the thinnest ones you...

I'd suggest 28 mm tyres. Or the thinnest ones you can run at 6 bar, or lower pressure. That is the border pressure above which a lot of sharp rocks and glass debris puncture into tyre. Go below 6...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 01:58 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

This is not meant as an offence, mate: I can't...

This is not meant as an offence, mate: I can't believe that you didn't know about those. I've been using them for like 20+ years - my father taught me how to fix flats - he had been using those...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I have only one spare tube - and carry tip-top...

I have only one spare tube - and carry tip-top patches and glue:

REMA TIP TOP - Tube Repair Vulcanizing Patches (http://www.rematiptop.com/parts.php)


They take 5 minutes to dry, so I almost...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I made an L profile of some steel, drilled two...

I made an L profile of some steel, drilled two holes. Screwed it to the frame and to the fender (drilled a hole in the fender too). Placed it where the rack would be mounted - the angled part of the...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-14, 03:50 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

PinkThing: 14. 6. 2014, 305 km, 95 e so...

PinkThing:

14. 6. 2014, 305 km, 95 e so far.


WhiteArrow:

14. 6. 2014, 1330 km, 815 e so far.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-14, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Old MTB (pink donkey :) ) 7. 6. 2014. ...

Old MTB (pink donkey :) )

7. 6. 2014. 200 km 95 e so far (added a new seat, Selle Royal Suez for 40e). It will need new pedals in the autumn and I can't wait to get a decent set of...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

My city is OK (hope Danube won't go wild as...

My city is OK (hope Danube won't go wild as well), but lots of towns and villages are flooded. Government has handled this in an awfull, disorganized manner, but people are surprisingly supportive...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-14, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

60 e 0 km = Infinite e per km! :) ...

60 e
0 km

= Infinite e per km! :)

I'M RICH! :D


I'll post a picture these days. It's not a real BSO - bike is from 1996, when they made those cheap things work. So it has cheap friction...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-14, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Needed new wheels, tyres, front brake, brake...

Needed new wheels, tyres, front brake, brake lever, cable and housing. Around 60 euros all added up. Need a new seat as well. 0 km so far - got some flue so stayed in bed and used car to work and...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Summerizing the winter ride. Cost so far: 15e for...

Summerizing the winter ride. Cost so far: 15e for a pair of summer tyres, 15 e for a new front wheel and 10e for a front brake. 0 km. :)
Forum: Commuting
04-11-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Nice looking ride! As far as thieves go -...

Nice looking ride!


As far as thieves go - poor bastards taking whatever they can to get heroin. Can't blame them. It's my fault for not having it locked better and for riding expensive bike for...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Mule (the "winter" bike) got stolen...

Mule (the "winter" bike) got stolen today.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Here's the pic of the summer frankenstein - a...

Here's the pic of the summer frankenstein - a commuting road bike:

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/zlivook/Photo-0014_zps78c0c23e.jpg


With 28 mm tyres, which I find perfect - the...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-14, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

30/03/2014 13300 km Now using the fair...

30/03/2014 13300 km

Now using the fair weather commuter, based on a Scott Speedster S20 FB frame. It's a road bike, Shimano 105 groupset, with rear rack added and 28 tyres for comfort and...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

All the old, state owned breweries were sold to...

All the old, state owned breweries were sold to foreign big breweries (Amstel, Heineken etc). Now all the Serbian beers taste the same - worse than they used to. Not to bad, but not as good as they...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

...or bicycle fuel. :) ...

...or bicycle fuel. :)

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKQaIiwRFP0VM68s08_xvYOz_BWJM7Gp25ozTl72lbu0pzLUtwyQ
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 05:00 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I get some 40 euros per month for travelling...

I get some 40 euros per month for travelling expenses. Fixed. I live just over 10 km from work. I can use it for petrol, or bicycle parts, or a bus ticket. :)
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

And I do get paid for commuting to work - every...

And I do get paid for commuting to work - every month. :)
Forum: Commuting
03-13-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

:roflmao2::thumb: ...

:roflmao2::thumb:


https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6588224768/h95F0735D/
Forum: Commuting
03-11-14, 02:12 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

11/03/2014 13,100 Cassette Shimano CS-HG31 ...

11/03/2014
13,100
Cassette Shimano CS-HG31
€ 9.00


11/03/2014
13,100
Chain KMC X-8
€ 9.00
Forum: Commuting
03-05-14, 03:30 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Resisting the urge to put one on the road bike. ...

Resisting the urge to put one on the road bike. :) It already got the rear rack - what's the use of a fast bike if I have to carry all the stuff? :)




05/03/2014
13,000
Forum: Commuting
02-26-14, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

26/02/2014 12,880 Recent pics (ugly,...

26/02/2014
12,880



Recent pics (ugly, muddy with tyres as wide as could fit):

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/zlivook/DSCF5309_zps018e1125.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

I'd go bankrupt in one weekend time in Denmark! ...

I'd go bankrupt in one weekend time in Denmark! :)


Czech republic is the promised land!
Forum: Commuting
02-21-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Fuel costs - beer is expensive in the UK! :)

Fuel costs - beer is expensive in the UK! :)
Forum: Commuting
02-18-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

"BSOs" like this one were mass produced and sold...

"BSOs" like this one were mass produced and sold rather cheap back in the days. Before "SS" was hip, this was the default bike. Geared ones were exotic. "Fivespeeders" and "Tenspeeders". :)
...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-14, 04:06 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Nice - works flawless. The old one was already a...

Nice - works flawless. The old one was already a bit knackered (from falls before I put some fender to protect it when falling).
Forum: Commuting
02-18-14, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Always wondered about "mudguardless" commuters -...

Always wondered about "mudguardless" commuters - seems like to much trouble for little aero gain. :)
Forum: Commuting
02-12-14, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 178,031
Posted By Bike Gremlin

2014/01/20 12,500 changed RD and RD hanger for a...

2014/01/20 12,500 changed RD and RD hanger for a new one - Acera, 30 euro total cost.

2014/02/12 12,700
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