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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,818
Posted By commutr4life

I appreciate all of your responses! I would have...

I appreciate all of your responses! I would have taken this project to my LBS for sourcing/fitting/installation but they are all so backed up in my area (DC/Maryland). I may still go that route but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,818
Posted By commutr4life

Carbon fork replacement -- $60 ebay new forks?

So my girlfriend's bike fell off the trunk carrier while in motion and the fork on her Specialized road bike is destroyed. I'm looking for a replacement carbon fork and I came across these ec90 forks...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By commutr4life

13th and Mass (Thomas Circle)

13th and Mass (Thomas Circle)
Forum: Commuting
12-22-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By commutr4life

ADVISE FOR Takoma Park/Silver Spring to DC Commuting

Hello all,

I live in Arlington and commute to work downtown DC. I am considering buying a house in the Takoma Park area, and wanted to get some thoughts on bike commuting to DC from there. Are...
Forum: Northeast
12-22-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,453
Posted By commutr4life

ADVISE FOR Takoma Park/Silver Spring to DC Commuting

Hello all,

I live in Arlington and commute to work downtown DC. I am considering buying a house in the Takoma Park area, and wanted to get some thoughts on bike commuting to DC from there. Are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-09, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By commutr4life

It is a great ride. It's got the original...

It is a great ride. It's got the original Ultegra grouppo on it, which works OK. I'm saving up to rebuild it Campy. And I've been looking for a nice Cinelli stem and bar set to replace the gross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,810
Posted By commutr4life

Anyway, back to the subject, here is an Olmo CL...

Anyway, back to the subject, here is an Olmo CL post in DC

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/1208246233.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,380
Posted By commutr4life

Depending on your area, pawn shops can be great. ...

Depending on your area, pawn shops can be great. You probably won't find a $10 bargain but you can sometimes find a gem for $100 right next to the xmart bike for the same price.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 763
Posted By commutr4life

Seattle, First Hill to Seattle Center (downhill)...

Seattle, First Hill to Seattle Center (downhill) and back (uphill)
Denver, City Park to Downtown, all flat
Arlington VA to Downtown DC, mostly flat
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 724
Posted By commutr4life

When I started commuting again I noticed a "hump"...

When I started commuting again I noticed a "hump" around three weeks, where it started feeling harder for no discernable reason. I rode through it and it got easier again...who knows.

Also, no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,854
Posted By commutr4life

http://vanillabicycles.com/frames/track/2/ ...

http://vanillabicycles.com/frames/track/2/

http://vanillabicycles.com/frames/track/2/

Follow the link, it's worth it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By commutr4life

Will do, thanks.

Will do, thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By commutr4life

Agreed. The Ultegra on it now has some life in...

Agreed. The Ultegra on it now has some life in it and I'll ride them into the ground before rebuilding Campy. It will take me at least that long to save up for it anyway!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By commutr4life

Info on this Tommasini?

I snatched this beauty on CL. It's a Tommasini Sintesi, with stickers that say "Handbuilt by Colorado Cycles." I did enough research to know that Tommasini makes nice frames, and the lugs are...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By commutr4life

Thanks for sharing! I love all the produce on...

Thanks for sharing! I love all the produce on the bikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By commutr4life

Gatorskins? Maybe not quite what you're looking...

Gatorskins? Maybe not quite what you're looking for, but a great tire, and I think they'd look good on that bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,650
Posted By commutr4life

I can't beleive no one has said this yet: I...

I can't beleive no one has said this yet: I don't know what they are called exactly (water shoes?), but there are shoes made for beach/river hiking etc that are meant to wear wet, without socks. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,360
Posted By commutr4life

Thanks! I consider it a Craigslist Miracle. The...

Thanks! I consider it a Craigslist Miracle. The seller posted small crappy pics (lugs not even visible!), I saw it right away, it was my size, I had just sold another bike and had some cash on...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,919
Posted By commutr4life

Da Commuta

Da Commuta
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,360
Posted By commutr4life

Just picked this up...haven't gotten to ride it...

Just picked this up...haven't gotten to ride it yet! It's all Ultegra right now but I'll eventually build it up Campy so don't start in on me...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,552
Posted By commutr4life

Bike ALL THE WAY for me. I hate the metro. It...

Bike ALL THE WAY for me. I hate the metro. It takes longer, crowded, and it's EXPENSIVE compared to biking. I figure I save at least $500 a year on metro fare. That's how I justify buying goodies...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By commutr4life

It's already been said, but KEEP IT AS IS! I...

It's already been said, but KEEP IT AS IS! I have a soft spot for that bike because I've happily ridden a Schwinn Tempo from that same era. They are fun, nimble bikes!

$500 is silly, but if...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,999
Posted By commutr4life

+1. I keep a couple of hand towels at the office...

+1. I keep a couple of hand towels at the office and rinse my face when I get to the office.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 346,975
Posted By commutr4life

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/1169922...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/1169922227.html

Tommasini, $700

I was going to post this link here, then I bought the bike...is it mean to still post it? Anyway, the grouppo has more...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,693
Posted By commutr4life

I feel like I have to add another perspective. I...

I feel like I have to add another perspective. I use this passing method (described by the OP) on a daily basis. I've never had anyone say anything or give me a bad look. I agree that if people...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,399
Posted By commutr4life

HA! Breakfast taco--only in Texas. BTW...

HA! Breakfast taco--only in Texas.

BTW day today was great in Arlington/DC! There were TONS more bikes on my route. It was like an army of bikes downtown. Made me excited but I also wanted...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,443
Posted By commutr4life

I rode a geared bike for years and was playing...

I rode a geared bike for years and was playing soccer as well with no problems. I started riding fixed and my knee got jacked within a few weeks. (It was the resistance on the upstroke). I put a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,899
Posted By commutr4life

Linky please? When I search I find these at...

Linky please? When I search I find these at $173....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,899
Posted By commutr4life

$140?! How to please? I want them.

$140?! How to please? I want them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By commutr4life

+1 I rode these for years and started trying...

+1

I rode these for years and started trying out some flashier tires for the colors (fashion). Big mistake. I'm going back to the Gatorskins on all my bikes. I don't know the specs on rolling...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,605
Posted By commutr4life

Nice! What are those leather half clips?

Nice! What are those leather half clips?
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,304
Posted By commutr4life

Ding ding ding. We have a winner. ...

Ding ding ding. We have a winner. Unfortunately, makeup, shaving, reading, crosswords are a daily sight.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,304
Posted By commutr4life

+1. Or a penny to the windshield. Although I...

+1. Or a penny to the windshield. Although I reserve that one for drivers who buzz me or cut me off...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,643
Posted By commutr4life

Dang, I didn't know I was that gullible...

Dang, I didn't know I was that gullible...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-30-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 36,564
Posted By commutr4life

I posted the same question about six months ago...

I posted the same question about six months ago when my daughter was 3 months old. I got the same range or responses, from hysterical ("Why would you endanger your baby") to flippant ("they do it in...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-30-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,930
Posted By commutr4life

MKS pedals are excellent quaility and have tons...

MKS pedals are excellent quaility and have tons of different shapes. Just google MKS pedals and you'll find something you like.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,643
Posted By commutr4life

I don't doubt the wisdom of The Sheldon. I'm...

I don't doubt the wisdom of The Sheldon. I'm just trying to hear from other riders who have actually done it? How long does it take? Two hours?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,172
Posted By commutr4life

Maybe he rode the bike without the seat...

Maybe he rode the bike without the seat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,643
Posted By commutr4life

Are you kidding? With all due respect to...

Are you kidding? With all due respect to Sheldon, who has time for that?! I had never heard of cleaning a chain like this? Does anyone actually do this? Does it make that much of a difference in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,920
Posted By commutr4life

This scenario is exactly why I went from fg to...

This scenario is exactly why I went from fg to ss...well, that and my knee.

I never met a pot hole I couldn't hop over with my feet at 3 and 5 o'clock. Here in DC there are several types of...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By commutr4life

DOOOO it! DOOOOO it! DOOOOO it! It's ok to...

DOOOO it! DOOOOO it! DOOOOO it! It's ok to start off slow, but do get some miles in before the summer temps get up there. When I re-started commuting after a 3 month hiatus when I was on parental...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,202
Posted By commutr4life

I just looked at the map for the DC BTW day (May...

I just looked at the map for the DC BTW day (May 15th) and I'm going to pass TWO stations without altering my route at all. It would be hard to avoid the festivities if i tried! Free swag here I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 02:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

Fascinating...and both of you use QR? I thought...

Fascinating...and both of you use QR? I thought that was a no no with ss, or is that just fg?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

I agree, not necessary...call me...

I agree, not necessary...call me "dos-curious"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

You would need two $95 freewheels instead of 1...

You would need two $95 freewheels instead of 1 $120 Dos.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

It's not like you can shift between them. A...

It's not like you can shift between them. A White Industries freewheel costs $95, and the dos costs $120, so it's cheaper if you know your going to out grow the gearing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

No chainline problems, only chain tension...

No chainline problems, only chain tension problems. ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,927
Posted By commutr4life

White Industries Dos Freewheel: Best idea? Or bad idea?

It's two cogs on a freewheel. Tempting because as I'm getting more used to ss riding I'm able to use higher gearing, and could switch over when I'm ready. But could it cause chainline problems? ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,369
Posted By commutr4life

Edit: Dude, that post was intense. I had a...

Edit: Dude, that post was intense.

I had a high school track coach who said, "The only way to run faster is to run faster."
Forum: Southeast
04-29-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,306
Posted By commutr4life

Commutr4life live in Arlington, bike to...

Commutr4life

live in Arlington, bike to work downtown dc.

There was a thread somewhere (I can't find it) where we could "vote" for a mid-Atlantic forum and the moderators were monitoring. ...
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