This is my thread for miles ridden in 2015
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This is my thread for miles ridden in 2015
this thread is just for me, to keep track of how many miles I've ridden so far in the year of 2015. my bike is a 2013 CAAD 10 Team Replica
Specifications:
Frame: CAAD10, Smartformed 6069 Alloy, Speed SAVE, BB30
Fork: CAAD10, Speed SAVE Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" Tapered Steerer
Headset: CAAD10, 1-1/4" Lower Bearing, 25mm Top Cap
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30
Crankset: FSA Gossamer, BB30, 53/39
Cassette: SHIMANO 105 5700, 12-27, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5700
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5700
Chain: KMC X10, 10-Speed
Shift/Brake Levers: SHIMANO 105 5700
Brakes: TEKTRO R580
Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact
Stem: Cannondale C3, 31.8MM, 6 Deg
Seat Post: Cannondale C3 Alloy, 27.2mm X 300mm
Saddle: Prologo, Kappa Evo
Wheels: SHIMANO RS-10
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c, Folding


Specifications:
Frame: CAAD10, Smartformed 6069 Alloy, Speed SAVE, BB30
Fork: CAAD10, Speed SAVE Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" Tapered Steerer
Headset: CAAD10, 1-1/4" Lower Bearing, 25mm Top Cap
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30
Crankset: FSA Gossamer, BB30, 53/39
Cassette: SHIMANO 105 5700, 12-27, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5700
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5700
Chain: KMC X10, 10-Speed
Shift/Brake Levers: SHIMANO 105 5700
Brakes: TEKTRO R580
Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact
Stem: Cannondale C3, 31.8MM, 6 Deg
Seat Post: Cannondale C3 Alloy, 27.2mm X 300mm
Saddle: Prologo, Kappa Evo
Wheels: SHIMANO RS-10
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c, Folding



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1st ride outdoors in 2015 today, 2/4/2015
from our house to t.j. maxx at 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd, Oak creek Village Shopping Center, Durham, NC 27707
20 miles round trip
from our house to t.j. maxx at 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd, Oak creek Village Shopping Center, Durham, NC 27707
20 miles round trip
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seems as thought it's becoming more common place for people to be keeping what is essentially and personal bicycling blog on public forums.
i've decided to ignore them completely once i've established that that is the case.
i've decided to ignore them completely once i've established that that is the case.
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I know what you mean, but I get it. It's for accountability--the idea that once you've announce it to the world then you're committed or obligated to complete it. It's not for everyone, but if that's what it takes for someone to keep on track then by all means, carry on.
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Nice bike, but the Blogger's subforum might be a better place for a "me only" thread. A lot of us track total mileage in the Commuting Mileage thread, too.
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I know what you mean, but I get it. It's for accountability--the idea that once you've announce it to the world then you're committed or obligated to complete it. It's not for everyone, but if that's what it takes for someone to keep on track then by all means, carry on.
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Try Garmin connect it is so much easier and private ....
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to be fair, I do "a personal thread" to see how long a UK-based BSO will last and how much money I'm saving versus the bus.
however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:
1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)
however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:
1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)
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I track everything on a Google Doc that allows me to keep track of each bike, commute miles vs. fun miles, and a full breakdown of all parts added to each of my 3 bikes.
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also, i disagree that it's a good looking bike. it looks like something out of Nascar with all of those "cannondale" and "10" symbols!
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I'd like to have a Garmin device. One of these days.
2/4/15 weather report is 54*F for the highs, 37*F for the lows
next scheduled ride will be this Saturday
2/4/15 weather report is 54*F for the highs, 37*F for the lows
next scheduled ride will be this Saturday
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to be fair, I do "a personal thread" to see how long a UK-based BSO will last and how much money I'm saving versus the bus.
however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:
1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)
however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:
1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)
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But, I will soldier on!
edit: Also, my thread started out just like this one

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Maybe. I enjoy it but I don't think it's had a lot of visitors in a while. Sometimes a new face pops in, but it usually doesn't get hits until I hit an interesting milestone (1 or 2 years owned or the calendar flipping.)
But, I will soldier on!
edit: Also, my thread started out just like this one
But, I will soldier on!
edit: Also, my thread started out just like this one

But there's always been the talk of avoiding a BSO. Now you are showing that it can be made to work as a commuter. I suspect that the simplicity of yours circumvents a lot of the issues with geared BSOs. Maybe it's still valid to avoid those. Maybe you should get one so we can all find out.
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But there's always been the talk of avoiding a BSO. Now you are showing that it can be made to work as a commuter. I suspect that the simplicity of yours circumvents a lot of the issues with geared BSOs. Maybe it's still valid to avoid those. Maybe you should get one so we can all find out.
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Why does your BSO care where you live? Are you afraid if you speak to it in a different language, it won't respond?
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I know that doesn't mean I can't use it, it just means that it won't integrate into my daily life as easily.
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I don't know if anyone but the moderators can tell people what threads they can or can't start. More power to this guy if it helps him stick with it.
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