Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: Wildcatnj
Showing results 1 to 50 of 63
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Northeast
10-30-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,425
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have seen them in the mornings turning off of...

I have seen them in the mornings turning off of 31st onto 8th.
Forum: Northeast
10-20-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,425
Posted By Wildcatnj

I was able to get it for $50 through a promotion...

I was able to get it for $50 through a promotion on Gilt City, which has ended.
Forum: Northeast
10-19-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,425
Posted By Wildcatnj

Just bought a yearly membership for $50. So far...

Just bought a yearly membership for $50. So far it has been pretty good (when I can find a bike). Next year, when it comes time to renew, I will seriously consider getting a folding bike.

I used...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By Wildcatnj

For waterproof, you could look into these: ...

For waterproof, you could look into these:

http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/motoroladroid/tabid/3343/Default.aspx

http://www.arkon.com/accessories/phone_bike_mount.html

I have an igo...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-09, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,007
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have the base model of this bike...

I have the base model of this bike http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/794876 and added a rack and fenders later. My commute to college was 5 miles each way with hills and this bike did a good job. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By Wildcatnj

Another one to consider is the Raleigh...

Another one to consider is the Raleigh performance hybrid line http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/performance-hybrid/ and the Diamondback line http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/performance-hybrid/

I...
Forum: Charity Events
05-22-09, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By Wildcatnj

http://www.centuryforthecure.com/

http://www.centuryforthecure.com/
Forum: Northeast
05-20-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,879
Posted By Wildcatnj

I believe Asbury Park is 10am or 11am. Spring...

I believe Asbury Park is 10am or 11am. Spring Lake I think is 9am. Brielle Cyclery has a store right on the Asbury Park boardwalk and should have some information. http://briellecyclery.com/
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,268
Posted By Wildcatnj

A similar situation happened to me, but it was...

A similar situation happened to me, but it was with a driver almost right hooking me. I was going down a street at 22mph and about to go through an intersection. I was riding in the road where the...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,805
Posted By Wildcatnj

I agree it is all relative and depends on how...

I agree it is all relative and depends on how long you have been riding.

On my commute I have a hill that is 10% grade for 1 mile (mapmyride shows 8%, but a sign on the side of the rode says 10%)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,175
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have a Diamondback Insight 1 I bought from...

I have a Diamondback Insight 1 I bought from Sports Authority. I figure that Sports Authority is somewhere between department store and lbs, closer to department store. Mine has around 1,600 since...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,905
Posted By Wildcatnj

Or you could put 4 of them together...

Or you could put 4 of them together http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=191796&highlight=son+of+death+star
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By Wildcatnj

I do not know which is better, but I have a...

I do not know which is better, but I have a Diamondback Insight 1 and have not really had any problems with it. I have had it since August and have commuted through all types of weather. I do not...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,360
Posted By Wildcatnj

I will ride when it is raining, but not when...

I will ride when it is raining, but not when there is a thunderstorm.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,397
Posted By Wildcatnj

I inflate my own tires, clean/lube the chain, and...

I inflate my own tires, clean/lube the chain, and adjust the brakes when necessary. I have a mini workstand, but I do not know how to do a lot of the maintenance. I would like to do more, but am...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,719
Posted By Wildcatnj

I haven't noticed any specific cars, but mostly...

I haven't noticed any specific cars, but mostly cars of all types that are white. Most cars give me a good amount of passing room though since there are frequent cyclists where I am and a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,874
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have an Onguard Pitbull lock with cable for the...

I have an Onguard Pitbull lock with cable for the rear wheel and cable through the seat and an Onguard Beast chain lock through the front wheel. I have not had any problem with it. I also have a...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,610
Posted By Wildcatnj

Sorry to hear. Keep watch on craigslist/ebay to...

Sorry to hear. Keep watch on craigslist/ebay to see if it pops up. If you have any thrift stores nearby they might have it also.
Forum: Commuting
03-07-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,986
Posted By Wildcatnj

I commuted most of the time by bike. The only...

I commuted most of the time by bike. The only days that I missed were when it was icy or if there was a lot of slush and cars were spinning out. I decided not to buy studs this year, since I don't...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,447
Posted By Wildcatnj

I do not have any experience buying a bike from...

I do not have any experience buying a bike from them, but I have bought a lot of accessories here and have had good experiences.

http://treefortbikes.com/
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-25-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By Wildcatnj

What is your budget?

What is your budget?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-22-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Wildcatnj

They also have these other ones on sale: ...

They also have these other ones on sale:

SALE 140L-AA-R Taillight Limited! (http://store.dinottelighting.com/shared/StoreFront/product_detail.asp?RowID=111&CS=dinotte&All=) $103.20

Sale...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Wildcatnj

http://www.dinottelighting.com/

http://www.dinottelighting.com/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,489
Posted By Wildcatnj

I am wondering what you are supposed to do when...

I am wondering what you are supposed to do when riding on a one way street with steady traffic. I take a road like this every day and usually am in the door zone because I don't really have any...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,398
Posted By Wildcatnj

Same with me. Even if I try to go slower I still...

Same with me. Even if I try to go slower I still sweat because of the hills, so I figure I might as well push the pace as much as I can. I am able to push the pace more in the spring/summer/fall...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-25-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,246
Posted By Wildcatnj

Even though it is not over 200lm, i bought this...

Even though it is not over 200lm, i bought this one and it does a good job http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10196613

There is also this one, but I don't know how good it is...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,556
Posted By Wildcatnj

Best ride in two months. When I went in in the...

Best ride in two months. When I went in in the morning it was 28 degrees out and felt more like 45 because it has been in the teens for the past week. My legs felt strong and I made the commute in...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,799
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have an OnGuard Mini Bulldog combo and an...

I have an OnGuard Mini Bulldog combo and an Onguard Beast chain lock. Neither of them has given me any problems. Only once did the Beast need to be fiddled around with after being left locked...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,340
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have a similar commute, but it is mostly uphill...

I have a similar commute, but it is mostly uphill for 4.5 miles. In the beginning I had a lot of trouble and had to walk multiple times. I kept at it and it is not too bad now, but I have the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-13-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By Wildcatnj

thanks for all the feedback, I will probably buy...

thanks for all the feedback, I will probably buy the RAM mount.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-12-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By Wildcatnj

Video Camera opinions

I was thinking of using a video camera to tape some of the routes I go on. Right now these are my four main choices:

Buying a Ram Mount and using my camera (Canon A540)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-31-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,274
Posted By Wildcatnj

I probably would have positioned myself where the...

I probably would have positioned myself where the right tire of a car would be in the right lane. when the bike lane was clear I would probably move over to it. This way the cars would still need...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-30-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,622
Posted By Wildcatnj

I use the PBSF on my backpack, which has a pocket...

I use the PBSF on my backpack, which has a pocket area that it clips onto. I am thinking about buying the rack adapter to put it on the back of the rack. There is not room on my seat post because...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,323
Posted By Wildcatnj

The niterider cherry bomb seems like an...

The niterider cherry bomb seems like an interesting alternative, although I do not own one. http://www.niterider.com/prod_cherrybomb.shtml
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-08, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,257
Posted By Wildcatnj

So far I have not had any issues down to 25...

So far I have not had any issues down to 25 degrees when it is clear out. I bought a balaclava, big winter boots, gore-tex gloves, soft shell, dri-fit shirt, and leggings. Today it was 34 degrees...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,976
Posted By Wildcatnj

Looks like the Schwalbe Marathon winter are back...

Looks like the Schwalbe Marathon winter are back in stock at http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=20938

For one thing it seemed places sold out recently.

I checked a week...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,514
Posted By Wildcatnj

I started commuting by bike and my mom was not...

I started commuting by bike and my mom was not really happy about it. Not because it was a tough ride....more because there are crazy drivers and the roads are old country roads with heavier traffic...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have had luck finding good deals at Marshalls...

I have had luck finding good deals at Marshalls and TJMaxx. I was able to get 2 pairs of Nike Pro Cold Weather Drifit leggings for $17 each, usually $50. I was able to get dri-fit tshirts for $10...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,509
Posted By Wildcatnj

Even though this would not work for you, another...

Even though this would not work for you, another option that gives more room is using a laundry basket. I bought one when I moved and forgot my one from home. I put bread, two boxes of cereal, and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Wildcatnj

I ended up buying the Westcomb Mojave soft shell...

I ended up buying the Westcomb Mojave soft shell and will report on how it is. I will probably buy the shower pass elite if they get it back in stock. Now it is time for me to buy some studded...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By Wildcatnj

Here is a link from the product page...

Here is a link from the product page http://www.eventfabrics.com/care_and_maintenance.php. I used the grangers g wash cleaner and the wash in waterproofing on my Columbia omni-tech jacket and it...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By Wildcatnj

showing which locks to use and how to properly...

showing which locks to use and how to properly fill the lock http://quickrelease.tv/?p=327
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-09-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Wildcatnj

Opinion on winter jacket

I am looking at getting a new winter jacket, as my current one gets too hot. I know everyone has different preferences, but I would like to hear from people who may have had experience with the...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,515
Posted By Wildcatnj

It is in store only. If you look at Sports...

It is in store only. If you look at Sports Authority's weekly ad and choose the cycling section, it has Diamondbacks. www.sportsauthority.com (http://sportsauthority.shoplocal.com/sportsauthority/)
Forum: Commuting
11-04-08, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,515
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have a Diamondback Insight 1 that I like so...

I have a Diamondback Insight 1 that I like so far. It is a department store bike and not the best quality, but it has held up well after 3 months of commuting so far. It is usually on sale at...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,945
Posted By Wildcatnj

At my local Target they also had the Delta...

At my local Target they also had the Delta Michelangelo bike rack on clearance for $19.88 and the other two types (can't remember the name) on clearance also. I was tempted to pick one up, but I...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,620
Posted By Wildcatnj

I added some to my commuter and they definitely...

I added some to my commuter and they definitely help. There is a point where they are basically no use though. They are fine in most rainy situations, but yesterday I was caught in a downpour where...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,916
Posted By Wildcatnj

Don't know if this would work for the lock above,...

Don't know if this would work for the lock above, but here is a video on youtube showing an example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfj4D8yUXw
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By Wildcatnj

I have one and like it. It does a lot better...

I have one and like it. It does a lot better than my cheap cateye that I bought as a 'be seen' light. Although there are times that I outrun the beam and could use one a little brighter. It is...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,359
Posted By Wildcatnj

From reading online, it seems like the Sheffield...

From reading online, it seems like the Sheffield style are the best to use. It is also better to put them cemented in the ground, rather than bolt down.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 63
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.