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Forum: Commuting
02-24-16, 09:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,039
Posted By ajmstilt

I ride a Crossrip as my fair-weather commuter and...

I ride a Crossrip as my fair-weather commuter and have few complaints. The biggest complaint is a lack of handlebar space for mounting lights/etc (so i have a cheap bar extender) and a heel strike...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,589
Posted By ajmstilt

Yes, I do. Mostly because I heard Strava data is...

Yes, I do. Mostly because I heard Strava data is used by organizations for planning purposes.

The side affect has been to help me track mileage for my bikes, and helps justify to the dear wife...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,437
Posted By ajmstilt

Where I commute all intersections are sensor...

Where I commute all intersections are sensor controlled. The Left turn sensors never detects my bicycle when I'm moving.

What this means if if I stop at the end behind more than about 5 cars ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-15, 11:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,957
Posted By ajmstilt

Just do what I do, I mutter passive aggressively...

Just do what I do, I mutter passive aggressively just loud enough for them to hear as I ride by: "woah, didn't see you at all dressed as a ninja"
Forum: Commuting
03-14-14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,440
Posted By ajmstilt

Signal lights that work via sensor and the sensor...

Signal lights that work via sensor and the sensor doesn't detect bicycles.

My town has lights that have no cycle, and will set at red indefinitely until a car comes. Oh it has a button waaay over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,478
Posted By ajmstilt

A. My 8 year old rides in front of me. ...

A. My 8 year old rides in front of me.

Unless there is room and then I ride on the outside with my front wheel about even with her rear.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,989
Posted By ajmstilt

I have a Public D8i I've been 100% satisfied...

I have a Public D8i I've been 100% satisfied with. It's been perfect for commuting, and looks fantastic. If I switch out the handlebars I'm good to go for a long 50 mi fast ride. And it's handled a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-13, 11:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,466
Posted By ajmstilt

Always liked these from Velo Orange: ...

Always liked these from Velo Orange:
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/water-bottles-cages/vo-retro-cage-without-tab-new-version.html
Forum: Commuting
12-15-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,157
Posted By ajmstilt

Yes but tipping your hat, and saying "good...

Yes but tipping your hat, and saying "good morning" is waaaaaaay less creepy on a bike than shouting out a car window.
Forum: Commuting
12-15-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,472
Posted By ajmstilt

Not sure why but I switch sides every week or so....

Not sure why but I switch sides every week or so. But I always use the same side going home as I used coming in. /shrug
Forum: Commuting
11-09-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,415
Posted By ajmstilt

and now for something completely different: ...

and now for something completely different:

350000
Forum: Commuting
10-05-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,457
Posted By ajmstilt

37 pounds... not including the pannier. (which I...

37 pounds... not including the pannier. (which I weighed fully loaded for the commute once and it was at 11 pounds... ouch)

But the ride is so smooth and easy I don't notice how much it weighs
...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,775
Posted By ajmstilt

In my mind any commute that is more than an hour...

In my mind any commute that is more than an hour is "HEAVY" commuting.

distance is so variable, conditions so different, and riders too individual to make any sort of generalizations possible. ...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,193
Posted By ajmstilt

My tool roll actually consists of a microfiber...

My tool roll actually consists of a microfiber cloth wrapped around an old craftsman wrench, Topeak X-Tool 10, tire levers, lezyne mini pump, two of those packaged little sani wipes, and a glueless...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,949
Posted By ajmstilt

Society subsidizes free parking, and then people...

Society subsidizes free parking, and then people claim that subsidized parking as "theirs" and get upset when others use the public amenities everyone pays for... yup sounds about right.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-13, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By ajmstilt

If you know someone who can knit: ...

If you know someone who can knit:
http://indulgy.com/post/pKmRg7Df41/crochet-bicycle-skirt-guard-on-etsy-seller-justd


also these should fit:...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By ajmstilt

Used to commute on the American River bikeway...

Used to commute on the American River bikeway every morning from Folsom to Sac. Miss that a commute. Was a wonderful trip despite the 15 MPH speedlimit.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,604
Posted By ajmstilt

Never been into racing just a commuter/tourer,...

Never been into racing just a commuter/tourer, but few seem to realize that people who ride (sometimes lots of miles) every day aren't to be written off.

...edited to add, that's a nice looking...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,618
Posted By ajmstilt

what kind of a name for a bike is "Straggler"?...

what kind of a name for a bike is "Straggler"? Might as well call it the "Last place" or 'Slow-poke".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-21-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,981
Posted By ajmstilt

Grandfather was getting dementia, his reflexes...

Grandfather was getting dementia, his reflexes had gone but her refused to stop driving.

My Mother and Grandmother had been trying for years.

One day we were all sitting in the living room. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,032
Posted By ajmstilt

I used Arkel's briefcase pannier for my 17 inch...

I used Arkel's briefcase pannier for my 17 inch pro. The sleeve was tight around the MacBook, but fit. The bag is big, and heavy, but near indestructible.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-13-13, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,280
Posted By ajmstilt

For a ride on closed roads set up ahead of time:...

For a ride on closed roads set up ahead of time: quarter inch plywood covered in carpet. Make sure the piece of carpet is a good foot bigger than the plywood and the plywood will be ideally a couple...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,258
Posted By ajmstilt

Depending on local rules, think about getting a...

Depending on local rules, think about getting a heavy duty chain/lock (Fahgettaboudit Chain for example) and leave them locked to the rack you park at. You may be more willing to go the extra...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,091
Posted By ajmstilt

102 F (or 39 centragrate) but I hit every light...

102 F (or 39 centragrate) but I hit every light green and had no wind... I think I prefer heat to headwind and hitting every light red.
Forum: Commuting
06-27-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,436
Posted By ajmstilt

Hate: Wind Soot in the air (from fires) ...

Hate:
Wind
Soot in the air (from fires)

Love:
The quietness compared to a car
The feeling of accomplishment
Early morning "scenic route" along the river
Forum: Commuting
06-27-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 58
Hot
Views: 2,761
Posted By ajmstilt

For me: long, loose, breathable. -Long...

For me:
long, loose, breathable.
-Long sleeves, pants, cover your neck (a wet bandana works wonders there). I like cotton for the breathability and looseness. *I* am much more comfortable with...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,411
Posted By ajmstilt

I do when there are fires in the area and ash in...

I do when there are fires in the area and ash in the air. All other times I tried a mask (simple cheap mask, not a $100 NBC mask mind you) it didn't help, but it did help tremendously for ash.

Be...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,576
Posted By ajmstilt

I peak and valley. When I first started...

I peak and valley. When I first started commuting (6 wow years ago) I was very excited about everything. After a few months I started to trail off as subjects began repeating. Since then, I check...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,757
Posted By ajmstilt

When I first started heavily bike commuting about...

When I first started heavily bike commuting about 4 years ago. Co-worker reactions were mostly: "wow cool, no way I could do that... wait *that* many miles... yeah you're crazy, but way to go." At...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,181
Posted By ajmstilt

And if you haven't already, and do end up keeping...

And if you haven't already, and do end up keeping the car, call you insurance company and tell them you commute on bicycle and only use the car 20mi a month. I lowered my car insurance drastically...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,835
Posted By ajmstilt

My rule: Light the ground between where I am...

My rule:
Light the ground between where I am now and where I will be in 3 seconds at slightly above average speed.

I have 3 lights. A generator light mounted at the handlebars aimed just about...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,709
Posted By ajmstilt

All of the above here. Reflector/tape is...

All of the above here.

Reflector/tape is like Judo, use the lumens from the car for your advantage, reflect it back at them. Reflecting half the outputof a the typical car is going to throw more...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,788
Posted By ajmstilt

I chose my current house so that I could use a...

I chose my current house so that I could use a MUP my commute.

During commute times it really is a bicycle freeway, during the weekends in the summer however....
Forum: Commuting
11-13-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 716
Posted By ajmstilt

I bought a cheap vinyl rain coat form a camping...

I bought a cheap vinyl rain coat form a camping supply store. You know the really heavy thick unbreathable instant sweat kind. It had an attached hood, I basically cut off most of the jacket...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,314
Posted By ajmstilt

poorly

poorly
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,451
Posted By ajmstilt

"Touched" by VAST is my "in the zone"...

"Touched" by VAST is my "in the zone" themesong.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
Posted By ajmstilt

I can only speek to my experince: The cheapo...

I can only speek to my experince:

The cheapo x-mart lights, don't like rain, or sprinkler spray, or humidy above 5% :)

However the cheap Trek lights i got on clearance at a LBS have survived...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,135
Posted By ajmstilt

Hhand degreaser, fingernail brush, coveralls,...

Hhand degreaser, fingernail brush, coveralls, those rub on stain removal sticks.

rags, rags, rags, and when you think you have enough, double it.

Working on a bike is great, meeting a VIP with...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By ajmstilt

I live and commute in Sacramento. I've been...

I live and commute in Sacramento. I've been wearing those cheap disposable masks you get at the hardware store, for th epast few weeks I'm sure it'snot 100% effective, but i smell less smoke with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,056
Posted By ajmstilt

Do you haggle over the price of milk in a grocery...

Do you haggle over the price of milk in a grocery store, a tv at the electronics store, or do you think you should have tried haggling over the price of that dinner in the restaruant?

no?

then...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,783
Posted By ajmstilt

Full support. Showers, lockers, bike lockers,...

Full support. Showers, lockers, bike lockers, (and in prime area close to rhe entrance) sponsored lunches for bicycle commuters. (hey lets all ride to lunch, and get the firm to pay for it!)

A...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,345
Posted By ajmstilt

Also, stick some wadded up newspaper in the...

Also, stick some wadded up newspaper in the helmet after each ride.

It will soak up a lot of the moisture and will help keep the scent a little less overpowering.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,596
Posted By ajmstilt

Best: Ponderosa Pine trees on a cold morning,...

Best: Ponderosa Pine trees on a cold morning, fresh cut grass after a light rain, a small creek/waterfall i ride past when i take the MUP.

Worst: This ash/smoke in the air the past few weeks,...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,087
Posted By ajmstilt

Sacremanto Regional Transit light rail trains...

Sacremanto Regional Transit light rail trains allow 4 bikes per rail car, (2 in front, 2 in rear, exepct the front rail car only 2 are allowed at the rear) on the last triain of the night the limit...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By ajmstilt

the Planet Bike "Cascadias" are the best fenders...

the Planet Bike "Cascadias" are the best fenders for the $ out there imho. The ability to order small parts for them makes them even better.

Also note, if you find the non cascadia fenders you...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By ajmstilt

Prolly my 3rd week bicycle commuting. Been doing...

Prolly my 3rd week bicycle commuting. Been doing great, since i started, mostly on MUPs. But I was a new rider, rode in a sweater and my khakis/work shirt, some cheap gloves etc. But I did have...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,869
Posted By ajmstilt

if a rain cape isn't enough wind resistance for...

if a rain cape isn't enough wind resistance for you... you'll simply Love the Umbrella hat!
Forum: Commuting
03-19-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,812
Posted By ajmstilt

I used to ride motorcycles and learned the two...

I used to ride motorcycles and learned the two finger waved. I will at a minumum do the same for all bicyclist i pass while riding.

Some days everyoen says hi, some days everyoen seems a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By ajmstilt

Not sure hwo true it is, but i've allways been...

Not sure hwo true it is, but i've allways been told the lube that comes on the chain brand new is the best it will ever be and leave it on as long as possible.

but i have no clue if that's true or...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
Posted By ajmstilt

I'm with you on the chain thing, I'm thinking...

I'm with you on the chain thing, I'm thinking about rigging up some sort of splash guard to mount under/front of the front rings, somehow attach it to the down tube.
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