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Search: Posts Made By: KonaSmoker
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Forum: Commuting
01-24-05, 08:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,182
Posted By KonaSmoker

Well that is some Effective Posting.

Well that is some Effective Posting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-04, 12:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,530
Posted By KonaSmoker

Credit where credit is due, I received the...

Credit where credit is due, I received the replacement lock today.

Kryptonite did right.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-04, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 669,346
Posted By KonaSmoker

I have to give credit where credit is due. I got...

I have to give credit where credit is due. I got my replacement lock yesterday. At every interaction with the company they were on the ball.

Hope everyone else gets theirs soon as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-04, 11:07 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,809
Posted By KonaSmoker

as great the publicity is for riding, it really...

as great the publicity is for riding, it really is just sports cars vs. suvs. do either use them for commuting?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-04, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By KonaSmoker

Action: Enhancing Biking and Walking in California

If you live in California, I hope you will consider joining Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the California Bicycle Coalition in writing the Governor and your local State Representatives to help get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-04, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By KonaSmoker

Florida Bikers: Sad to say it again...

But to our brothers and sisters in the FLA, hang in there.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-04, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By KonaSmoker

Cannondale "enters" the U.S. Commuter Market

I say "enters" because they were made here, but only sold in Europe.

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/05/cusa/cats/ST.html

The Street line, in two geometries, and the Fifty Fifty.

Not their...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-04, 01:29 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 17,450
Posted By KonaSmoker

since this is a kiwi thread, i thought i would...

since this is a kiwi thread, i thought i would ask folks how avanti bikes are....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-04, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By KonaSmoker

Florida Bike Forum Folk

Regardless of how big it ends up being, I hope all our Florida brothers and sisters stay safe.

Hang in.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-04, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By KonaSmoker

i am in the same shoes. literally. really...

i am in the same shoes. literally.

really need a pair of gloves.
Forum: Commuting
08-10-04, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,286
Posted By KonaSmoker

A guide to them is available here: ...

A guide to them is available here:

http://www.labikepaths.com/index.html
Forum: Commuting
08-10-04, 03:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,286
Posted By KonaSmoker

oh and... the major bus lines allow bikes on...

oh and...

the major bus lines allow bikes on the front anytime.

the light rail service allows them on except during the time most need it, and that is during rush hour. folders are acceptable...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-04, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,286
Posted By KonaSmoker

I think a real great thing for the L.A. area is...

I think a real great thing for the L.A. area is Bikemetro, an online bike route routing service...

http://www.bikemetro.com/
Forum: Commuting
08-09-04, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,079
Posted By KonaSmoker

Actually the Breezer features the red band Nexus...

Actually the Breezer features the red band Nexus hub which allegedly is a better version than the standard. Ask Breezer about this if curious.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-04, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,079
Posted By KonaSmoker

First and foremost, keep up the research, don't...

First and foremost, keep up the research, don't just believe anything that you read here or anywhere else including dealers. Also ride as many bikes as you can, something may really fit you that you...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-04, 11:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,079
Posted By KonaSmoker

a couple questions... 1) how long will your...

a couple questions...

1) how long will your commutes be?

2) is this for work, for errands like shopping, or just to grab something to eat?

3) how hilly is the terrain where you live?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-04, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By KonaSmoker

Koffee. You rock. That is your story.

Koffee. You rock. That is your story.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-04, 09:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,006
Posted By KonaSmoker

that's funny, since dealers apparently went into...

that's funny, since dealers apparently went into fits at fenders alone. so much so that the kona literature has stuff like 'yeah. fenders.'

when i started researching bikes i wanted to try the...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-04, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By KonaSmoker

michelin makes the transworld city with...

michelin makes the transworld city with reflectives, but i can't vouch for their quality.

nokian is coming out with the aws, which comes in a reflective and non reflective version. it should be...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-04, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,006
Posted By KonaSmoker

ha. an suv of bikes at that point. ...

ha. an suv of bikes at that point.

interestingly enough kona has their 05 models up and two changes were made to the smoke. 1) the cage mounts are over and under on the down tube, and 2) they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 02:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,322
Posted By KonaSmoker

makes no sense for them to not run better...

makes no sense for them to not run better coverage, perhaps a nightly or weekly summation, to not grow the sport and maximize the investement they did for the tour.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-04, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By KonaSmoker

well just to update, the research is leading us...

well just to update, the research is leading us towards a bianchi advantage as a first bike for her. i'll probably get one of those elite ciussi side entry cages...

anyone have any other bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-04, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By KonaSmoker

or big brother 5 i believe. :(

or big brother 5 i believe.

:(
Forum: Commuting
08-01-04, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,974
Posted By KonaSmoker

bicycling this month digs the breezer grocery bag...

bicycling this month digs the breezer grocery bag panniers.
Forum: Commuting
08-01-04, 11:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,330
Posted By KonaSmoker

in the 2004 trek catalog, towards the back, on...

in the 2004 trek catalog, towards the back, on the pages where they attempted to sell some beautiful european style commuters, is appropriately a bit about the guy who runs the bike gallery in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-04, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By KonaSmoker

apparrently he cut himself short a few times to...

apparrently he cut himself short a few times to make sure the speech stayed in the hour window the networks would give the convention.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-04, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,200
Posted By KonaSmoker

go to a doctor.

go to a doctor.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,643
Posted By KonaSmoker

this is absolutely awesome. thanks for sharing...

this is absolutely awesome. thanks for sharing with us.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-04, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By KonaSmoker

hmm. anyone use the bontrager thorn...

hmm.

anyone use the bontrager thorn resistant or the michelin air +? i am a little hesitant to go with the michelin since i have heard so many horror stories about their tires on the board.
Forum: Commuting
07-26-04, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,527
Posted By KonaSmoker

this was my first choice for a helmet based on...

this was my first choice for a helmet based on its design and abilty to add on lights and mirrors and whatnot.

what kept me from getting it? no lbs' had it in stock, and if they did, it wouldn't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-04, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By KonaSmoker

any particular one?

any particular one?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-04, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By KonaSmoker

bombproof tubes?

well i am going with some armadillo slicks for the streets, but wanted to match them with some reliable puncture resistant tubes. i want to stay away from the slime stuff. anyone use the michelin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-04, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By KonaSmoker

bike manufacturers must think women do not get thirsty...

Hey All-

With the purchase of a bike for myself, the better half has started to express interest in getting one as well. Like mine, something for around town, store trips, etc.

I started doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By KonaSmoker

bianchi milano as well

bianchi milano as well
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-04, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By KonaSmoker

i think you can email them. i can understand why...

i think you can email them. i can understand why they want them on a rigid fork since the arms going down would flex.
Forum: Commuting
07-14-04, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By KonaSmoker

i wanted one myself, so i called and spoke with...

i wanted one myself, so i called and spoke with them. the uptown is spec'd for 225.

as the name suggests, i am riding a kona smoke instead.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-04, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By KonaSmoker

thanks michael. i should have mentioned that due...

thanks michael. i should have mentioned that due to my bikes cable placement i am limited on bottle usage, so i can't devote one spot for a battery. i meant a light that had a battery inside the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-04, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By KonaSmoker

well i am a large mammal, and i am going to make...

well i am a large mammal, and i am going to make this my full grocery run bike. i will also probably end up putting a Flatbed (http://www.paulcomp.com/basket.html) on the front.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-04, 10:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,762
Posted By KonaSmoker

http://worldrugbyshop.com/images/Products/Fullsize...

http://worldrugbyshop.com/images/Products/Fullsize/AB03Alt_Big.jpg

rugby jerseys. variety of sizes, and a variety of cuts. some manufacturers make tighter ones to avoid tackles easier. most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-04, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By KonaSmoker

non dynamo light and reflector for the fork mount?

hey there. i was wondering if any knew of a light reflector combo for the front of the fork that *is not* dynamo powered? I know Busch & Müller makes ones that are dynamo powered, but I need...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-04, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By KonaSmoker

well i am leaning towards a rhyno lyte because of...

well i am leaning towards a rhyno lyte because of cost, perhaps the 48 hole. the question is now, what sturdy bomb proof hubs are there with 48?
Forum: Commuting
07-12-04, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By KonaSmoker

ha. yeah. i gathered that bit. :) i wondered if...

ha. yeah. i gathered that bit. :) i wondered if the whole weight shaving thing moved to that as well.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-04, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By KonaSmoker

Methinks he is looking for something sturdier in...

Methinks he is looking for something sturdier in a 700c but this is just a guess.

Meanwhile back on the 26" front, I noticed on Sun's site that they list...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-04, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By KonaSmoker

Raiyn- How many spokes were on those rhyno...

Raiyn-

How many spokes were on those rhyno rims?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-04, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By KonaSmoker

Sun Rhyno Lites vs. Bontrager Clydes

This was crossposted to the commuter forum, but realized the rim sizes might be better for this forum...

Has anyone ever ridden on both Rhyno Lites and Bontrager Clydes, and how did they compare...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-04, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By KonaSmoker

Well I am a huge believer in Sigg. Mostly because...

Well I am a huge believer in Sigg. Mostly because I use it for more than just cycling. I have the 1 liter bottle and am able to load it up with purified water from home then take it in my messenger...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-04, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By KonaSmoker

Sun Rhyno Lite vs. Bontrager Clyde

Hey All-

Has anyone ever ridden on both Rhyno Lites or Bontrager Clydes, and how did they compare for ride and durability?

Many thanks!
Forum: Commuting
07-06-04, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,091
Posted By KonaSmoker

Former player here. What brand rugby shorts are...

Former player here. What brand rugby shorts are you talking about?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-04, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By KonaSmoker

um. uh. (fumbles around)

um. uh. (fumbles around)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-04, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By KonaSmoker

I'm just sayin.

I'm just sayin.
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