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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By LetterRider

Excellent. I've offered $30. If that's not a...

Excellent.
I've offered $30. If that's not a go, then I've officially been talked out of it!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By LetterRider

What do you mean by entry level?

What do you mean by entry level?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By LetterRider

'73(?) Peugeot Mixte - Is it worth the money?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/679798351.html

I'd really like to have this bike, but really don't need it, so please tell me why I should not pay $90 for it. Apparently, it's all in good,...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 660
Posted By LetterRider

http://www.ghostbikes.org/ There's even a...

http://www.ghostbikes.org/

There's even a listing of bikes/rides being planned and already up for each city that does this. Its a fantastic way to mark the loss of a fellow biker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,740
Posted By LetterRider

Thank you for the info - I couldn't even find it...

Thank you for the info - I couldn't even find it on any of their websites or catalogs.
To answer the first question, it is a lugged MTB and I'll probably set it up similar to your Canyon Express,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,740
Posted By LetterRider

Info on a Peugeot Montreal Express?

I just pulled a late 80s Peugeot Montreal Express out of the dumpster. Why can't I find anything about these bikes? It's Canadian, sporting Sakae cranks and a sticker saying Ishiwata 4130...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,321
Posted By LetterRider

Minneapolis/St. Paul has a Bike/Walk week,...

Minneapolis/St. Paul has a Bike/Walk week, supposedly the the biggest in the country.

www.bikewalkweek.org

Races, contests, breakfast, education, etc. Very excited to see less cars and more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,386
Posted By LetterRider

Ditto. minus the macbook, plus a couple real...

Ditto. minus the macbook, plus a couple real books. And a wrench.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,218
Posted By LetterRider

I also have a huge problem with pedestrians just...

I also have a huge problem with pedestrians just wandering across the street without looking. I commute though downtown, so there is a lot of foot traffic and bus traffic. But it doesn't matter...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-27-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 90,963
Posted By LetterRider

mini-herd pre-(recent)changes... My solid...

mini-herd pre-(recent)changes...

My solid old Raleigh Olympian convert and a couple of curious cats
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/raleigh-1.jpg

Car replacement ...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-24-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,291
Posted By LetterRider

In no way is it realistic to expect people to...

In no way is it realistic to expect people to completely eliminate all harmful actions from their lives. I certainly can't. But as previously mentioned, at least we are doing something.
A little...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-21-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,291
Posted By LetterRider

Haha! Oh, how politicians never cease to amuse...

Haha! Oh, how politicians never cease to amuse me!
Seriously, having a car follow you on your bike to carry shoes and a briefcase?? Yeah, I would think that would set a bad example, along with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 24,016
Posted By LetterRider

Hugo & Little George - 1st day. ...

Hugo & Little George - 1st day.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/IMG_0187.jpg
Hugo & Fat George - few months later.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/IMG_0212.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
02-25-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,609
Posted By LetterRider

Things I learned this winter: Windproof...

Things I learned this winter:

Windproof shell over hoodie and other shirt is very comfortable, even with a -30 windchill.

Boots without holes will need to be purchased before next winter,...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-21-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,463
Posted By LetterRider

I like this one better than the why white people...

I like this one better than the why white people ride bikes one.
I think that's because I'm constantly saying "I didn't see it, I don't have a tv." Or the blank stare because I have no idea at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 58,714
Posted By LetterRider

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/...

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/clockwork.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By LetterRider

It's got a suspension corrected rigid fork and...

It's got a suspension corrected rigid fork and from the photo I just got, everything looks to be in good condition. Definitely rideable.
Thanks for the advice - I know nothing about mtb's.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-06-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By LetterRider

Is the bike worth the money??

I'm looking at buying a early to mid-90's Bianchi Ibex or Peregrine (seller not sure on the model) with decent components, no bearing or drive train trouble, frame in good shape. They're asking $75....
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-31-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By LetterRider

+1. My winter beater is brakeless and when I...

+1. My winter beater is brakeless and when I ride my other bike, which still has both brakes on, I never touch them. I like a front brake in the summer when I'm riding a lot more and longer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,761,767
Posted By LetterRider

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/...

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/klammi13/newbike.jpg

my new ride
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By LetterRider

You could go to the winter forum and discuss...

You could go to the winter forum and discuss this, or you could turn your "interesting" experience around.
Riding my fixie (with no traction at all) in the snow these past few days has re-ignited...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By LetterRider

Those are both excellent suggestions. I don't...

Those are both excellent suggestions. I don't shop much, so I never know where to look.
Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-07, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,277
Posted By LetterRider

I had mine sandblasted for $25 and painted it...

I had mine sandblasted for $25 and painted it myself. I started out trying to strip it myself with sandpaper and steel wool, and mostly that effing sucked. Sandblast. I didn't even think about...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-26-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By LetterRider

What kind of boots do you wear?

Since I started riding in the winter I've been wearing the same pair of tall Doc Martens with good socks, tights, etc, but they are finally worn through and it's definitely getting too cold for holey...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-19-07, 01:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,898
Posted By LetterRider

I was stopped twice in one week. Never before or...

I was stopped twice in one week. Never before or after that, however. I rarely see this happen.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

The problem is that most people don't know how...

The problem is that most people don't know how much everyone gets paid and what that actually amounts to. I have no idea how much an auto mechanic gets paid. Gas station attendents and grocery...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-14-07, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,339
Posted By LetterRider

They do ban bikes during the day on weekdays. ...

They do ban bikes during the day on weekdays. I've been pulled over a few times for disobeying this rule. The exception to the rule is messengers. Apparently the problem arose when businesses...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,036
Posted By LetterRider

Although this goes against popular opinion here...

Although this goes against popular opinion here in the winter forum, I don't think studs are necessary for a 3-mile commute in the city. I've been riding ssfg in the winter, no studs, on city...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By LetterRider

Although I agree with PETA on a lot of issues, I...

Although I agree with PETA on a lot of issues, I do think it's quite stupid to free domesticated animals. They don't have the ability to defend themselves in the wild. Their lives turn out much...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-07, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By LetterRider

That's hilarious! :D Back when I had a car, I...

That's hilarious! :D
Back when I had a car, I would frequently forget where I parked it (due to so rarely driving it) and decide it would be faster to walk or bike to my destination than to walk...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By LetterRider

Nice icebike! How do you like that trailer? i...

Nice icebike! How do you like that trailer? i saw one the other day and was wondering about the stability with only one wheel. It looks like it's balanced pretty well, but you never know... oh, I...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-08-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

So it seems that the majority does not tip their...

So it seems that the majority does not tip their framebuilder unless he REALLY deserves it or goes beyond his duties to make you happy.
I'm a little amused by the tipping controversy that's going on...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By LetterRider

I'm thinking that the snow on Monday in...

I'm thinking that the snow on Monday in Minneapolis didn't even make it all the way to the ground. Not surprising since we didn't have sticking snow until January last winter.
You probably got it...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-05-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By LetterRider

I was thinking the same thing...until today. ...

I was thinking the same thing...until today. 40mph winds and it's snowing a bit. Riding through downtown Minneapolis with this kind of wind is...um, amusing. The tall buildings create a sort of...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-05-07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,779
Posted By LetterRider

Oh, me too! I forgot about that...I guess that's...

Oh, me too! I forgot about that...I guess that's what happens when you don't own something. :p
Forum: Framebuilders
11-05-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

Depends on why the service is less than good. If...

Depends on why the service is less than good. If it's awful, I will leave 15%. People have bad days. There are all sorts of reasons for poor service. I do suppose there would be rare occasions...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-05-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

No, but I also wouldn't pay for these services in...

No, but I also wouldn't pay for these services in cash. I also kind of doubt I'll ever have enough money to actually need an accountant :rolleyes:
Forum: Living Car Free
11-04-07, 03:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,779
Posted By LetterRider

tv-free meat-free dairy-free fast...

tv-free
meat-free
dairy-free
fast food-free
s.o.-free (not sure if this is by choice or not)
soda-free
junk food-free
debt-lite
disease-free
Forum: Framebuilders
11-04-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

Thanks for the info...you (mostly I) never know...

Thanks for the info...you (mostly I) never know who and who not to tip anymore.

And 20% has been standard for quite some time now - at least since I was a waitress about 5 years ago. But then...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-02-07, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,861
Posted By LetterRider

Do you tip your framebuilder??

A framebuilder is providing a service, just like a server or your hair person, but is it the kind of service that gets a tip? If so, is it the standard 20%? Anyone know the answer to this?
Forum: Living Car Free
11-01-07, 03:00 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,966
Posted By LetterRider

I don't believe in God and I'm car-free. I'm...

I don't believe in God and I'm car-free. I'm also tv-free. I definitely don't try to find happiness in material goods and think it rather ridiculous to do so. However, I find nothing wrong with...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-01-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
Posted By LetterRider

I think you are all right. Some people will...

I think you are all right. Some people will NEVER be convinced. I guess they are set in their ways the same as I am set in my ways. It's absurd to me that some people drive to the bar that they...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-30-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
Posted By LetterRider

How to talk someone into biking.

So my mother thinks I'm crazy for not having a car and thinking it's perfectly practical to get around on a bike. We got into a bit of a "what if you wanted to go..." conversation where none of her...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-23-07, 01:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,372
Posted By LetterRider

First of all, I am very glad your cat is okay. I...

First of all, I am very glad your cat is okay. I cannot believe a tail would just fall off! :eek: My cat has a very badly bent tail - 90 degree angle right at the base and a few kinks the rest of...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,296
Posted By LetterRider

I've found that taking the glasses off or wearing...

I've found that taking the glasses off or wearing a brimmed hat and keeping the head down a bit work best in that weird misty fog. I haven't heard of anything that actually works for that.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,180
Posted By LetterRider

I commuted in the rain/sleet/snow last year...

I commuted in the rain/sleet/snow last year without fenders. It's not the end of the world, but I am very happy to have them now! A cheap and efficient way to make it in to work without looking...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,728
Posted By LetterRider

Minneapolis. You are right - the Greenway (MUP...

Minneapolis. You are right - the Greenway (MUP thing) goes forever and gets longer each year. Not for riding on at night, however. While the city puts in bike/ped paths everywhere, they forget the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-07, 05:38 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,413
Posted By LetterRider

This is my (not necessarily good, but...)...

This is my (not necessarily good, but...) favorite bike shot - I love winter!
Forum: Living Car Free
10-09-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,051
Posted By LetterRider

Specialized fan - I cannot understand why you...

Specialized fan -
I cannot understand why you come in this forum if you are so completely against being carfree or, apparently, car-lite. It has been stated multiple times that we are not here to...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-04-07, 03:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,054
Posted By LetterRider

So why wouldn't you bike anyway? And BEAT THEM...

So why wouldn't you bike anyway? And BEAT THEM home? One of my favorite responses to my biking is the "collective heart attack." What is a Girl Guide anyway? I have some vague image of women...
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