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04-28-15, 01:48 PM
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Yeah - they cut the cable and walk away with your bike. You should have a separate lock for the cable so you have two completely independent locking systems.
This happened at my office - thieves stole TWO bikes from the same area where my (much nicer) bike was locked. Stolen bikes had cables, mine had two U-locks and a 5/8" cable locked with another mini U-lock. Bastards took my saddle bag though.
04-28-15, 02:15 PM
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I like the Topeak rack and trunk bag system with the rails and quick release mechanism. That makes it really easy and quick to remove the whole bag when going in a store, and I can stash all my other stuff like lights etc. inside the bag while shopping.
04-28-15, 03:03 PM
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You can put the U lock around the rear rim and NOT the frame (and then through the rack). They will have to cut either the wheel or the lock to get the frame.
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04-28-15, 06:11 PM
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I used to ride that way, challenging myself to use the brake only in emergencies. Then I went to a track racing clinic, and the instructor was a bike messenger in the city. He said he has to work harder to teach messengers to break their leg-braking habits than other riders. Someone asked him what he does on the street. He said he uses his brake. That changed things for me. From now on, I use my brake primarily and my legs secondarily.
04-29-15, 08:45 PM
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My new commuter. Linus Roadster 8 with added chain guard and Wald 582 folding basket. :-)
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04-29-15, 09:31 PM
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Very snazzy. My only criticism, is why bother with a front fender if it's going to end that high up? You'll still get spray all over your crankset/feet.
Also a question: what's that white thing on the top-tube -- u-lock mount or something?
Also a question: what's that white thing on the top-tube -- u-lock mount or something?
04-29-15, 10:13 PM
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The white thingy is my phone holder. It's just a piece of silicon wrapped around the phone and tube. :-)
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04-30-15, 03:21 PM
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04-30-15, 05:10 PM
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These are the two ive been using lately. One is a trek 330 i think 90-91ish i bought for $150 at a flee market about two years ago . I had the bb replaced and its getting the rear hub overhauled. Very good reliable bike. The other is a 78 kabuki hilltopper 12 speed 27" tyres. I bought it at a thrift store for $60 it needed new shifter cables and tyres. Now it rides smooth and shifts great. I used them both during this last winter here in Denver. I commute about 18miles round trip.
05-01-15, 04:19 PM
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05-01-15, 07:51 PM
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05-01-15, 07:54 PM
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Those both look great! I always wonder what it feels like with your hands on those old brakes (where the hoods would be now). Does it feel about the same? It do isn't look as comfortable.
These are the two ive been using lately. One is a trek 330 i think 90-91ish i bought for $150 at a flee market about two years ago . I had the bb replaced and its getting the rear hub overhauled. Very good reliable bike. The other is a 78 kabuki hilltopper 12 speed 27" tyres. I bought it at a thrift store for $60 it needed new shifter cables and tyres. Now it rides smooth and shifts great. I used them both during this last winter here in Denver. I commute about 18miles round trip.
05-01-15, 08:35 PM
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Yes penny its a little uncomfortable not to bad. The drop bars are a bit narrower than a newer bike but still fun to ride.
05-02-15, 05:13 PM
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My newest commuter. I've been using a Trek Multitrack 7200 for the last couple of years and wanted something a little lighter. My 10 mile commute is mostly along torn up frontage roads, so this Rincon should be perfect.
Just picked up the trailer as well; not sure I'll use it for the commute until i test it out.
Just picked up the trailer as well; not sure I'll use it for the commute until i test it out.
05-02-15, 08:33 PM
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My PX-10 sharing a corner with a Motobecane Grand Sport. They have enjoyed catching up in their native language a couple of times this week.
05-07-15, 10:38 AM
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what kind of tires are you running? Love the tan sidewalls and large volume!
05-07-15, 10:40 AM
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Every time I look at a profile shot I remember I want to angle the hoods up a few degrees. Then I ride it and forget because it fits pretty well (And I really don't like the modern trend of angling them way up, yuck)
Also, I think I finally found a saddle which is making me happy on 20+ mile rides... A super old Selle Italia Flite that was on the first road bike I purchased used. Looking at new ones online, since this one is rather tattered, and they appear to have changed the shape to more flat and less rounded. And my butt is extremely picky... Not sure if I'll ever win.
Also, I think I finally found a saddle which is making me happy on 20+ mile rides... A super old Selle Italia Flite that was on the first road bike I purchased used. Looking at new ones online, since this one is rather tattered, and they appear to have changed the shape to more flat and less rounded. And my butt is extremely picky... Not sure if I'll ever win.
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05-07-15, 05:50 PM
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Hows the quality of this bike? Their website has some nice bikes at cheap prices, but I am afraid of the headaches of ordering without sitting on one and sizing it up. Did you need to do much of the assembly?
05-07-15, 06:51 PM
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My Trek 6500 that I am building up into a commuter. So far just a Topeak explorer rack, kenda 838 tires, and ortlieb front rollers. Fenders are next but I haven't gotten that far with it
And my baby that I sometimes ride to work. She is a CAAD 10 4. A timbuk2 bag hauls what I need.
And my baby that I sometimes ride to work. She is a CAAD 10 4. A timbuk2 bag hauls what I need.
05-08-15, 12:47 AM
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My Trek 6500 that I am building up into a commuter. So far just a Topeak explorer rack, kenda 838 tires, and ortlieb front rollers. Fenders are next but I haven't gotten that far with it
And my baby that I sometimes ride to work. She is a CAAD 10 4. A timbuk2 bag hauls what I need.
And my baby that I sometimes ride to work. She is a CAAD 10 4. A timbuk2 bag hauls what I need.
That was with a 16kg load, and it's not the first time I've had it happen.
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