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Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By TempeRider

I did the same (Portland to SF) 9 years ago about...

I did the same (Portland to SF) 9 years ago about this time of year.
In my case I rode over Highway 26 to Seaside and down - largely becasue I used to live in the area and knew the route.

The...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By TempeRider

In general I agree with Cyclebum. And Cyclesafe...

In general I agree with Cyclebum. And Cyclesafe is correct - it does cook slow conpared to gas. What I like most is that it is almost noiseless - no jet engine sound. But don't try to cook a multi...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,577
Posted By TempeRider

Assuming your rear brake works well, try...

Assuming your rear brake works well, try lossening the quick release for the front brake so that it is wide open. Then do a short ride. See if the noise is still there. If it is, it is the wheel. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By TempeRider

bolt on a strip of rubber or leather. use the...

bolt on a strip of rubber or leather. use the attachment point of the stays, or drill small holes in the bottom of the fenders and use bolts.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By TempeRider

I think it's pretty cool. I'll bet cycle...

I think it's pretty cool. I'll bet cycle tourists would buy it too. Yes, a solor panel works too, but I suspect this is less prone to breakage on a long tour.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By TempeRider

those fenders are better than nothing, but they...

those fenders are better than nothing, but they just dont match up to "real" fenders. They don't have enough coverage. Yes adding a loooong flap will help, but I don't know how much.

I have used...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,253
Posted By TempeRider

the 2 things that matter in my experience are...

the 2 things that matter in my experience are having some belt or similar protection system, and having high thread count. The thread count is so little things have a harder time getting through the...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,511
Posted By TempeRider

What comes to mind is buy used. Bikes lose money...

What comes to mind is buy used. Bikes lose money fast, so that will save a lot.

For your distance, you are probably better off with a road bike. - faster, more hand positions.

I'd be thinking...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,093
Posted By TempeRider

in general, all that is required is oiling the...

in general, all that is required is oiling the chain. Adjusting is usually a small barrel adjuster near the wheel. Of course fixing a flat is more involved.

Usually if something actually goes...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,647
Posted By TempeRider

frequently. I hit stop lights every mile. Half...

frequently. I hit stop lights every mile. Half the time they are red. I am usually on the right, and many cars feel free to go around me to turn right. In some more risky cases I block the lane,...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By TempeRider

90'ish is vintage??? BOTH of my bikes are from...

90'ish is vintage??? BOTH of my bikes are from the 90's and I think their new.

My previous ride was a 1973 Mondia Special. Sure was sad when I loaned it to my son, and he ran it into the back...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By TempeRider

I exchanged 4 greetings on the way to work this...

I exchanged 4 greetings on the way to work this morning. All near my neighborhood before I hit the major roads. 2 walking there dogs. One of them sometimes says "Good Morning Sir!". Hey, I'm old,...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,093
Posted By TempeRider

I have a Dahon Speed 8. I am selling it because...

I have a Dahon Speed 8. I am selling it because I dont like the position - too upright. I also have a good road bike and a Novara Randonee touring bike. The road bike is fun and a bit faster, but...
Forum: Touring
07-18-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By TempeRider

I have a friend with one - works fine. However,...

I have a friend with one - works fine. However, your 105 derailures likely wont like 34 teeth. You may end up needing to replace it with a deore or similar.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By TempeRider

I wouldn't commute with out belted tires. But...

I wouldn't commute with out belted tires. But also keep in mind that some brands / models of tires are thiner or thicker to start with. Also, some are just simply better. Personally I have found...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,355
Posted By TempeRider

I used on old Raleigh 3 sp to commute when I...

I used on old Raleigh 3 sp to commute when I lived < 2 miles from work. It looked like it had been through a fire, had rust stop on most of the chrome, and was near indestructable! Do keep in mind...
Forum: Touring
07-16-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By TempeRider

I have a selle italia flight on both my touring...

I have a selle italia flight on both my touring and road bikes. Touring bike / saddle is > 10 years and 10K miles old. Skuffed in spots and full or character - ready for another 10 years and 10 K...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By TempeRider

+1 more. I am fond of Selle Italia flight...

+1 more.

I am fond of Selle Italia flight saddles. Have 'em on both my road and touring bike.

I have tried others but no likey.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,898
Posted By TempeRider

interesting thread. Kind of freaked me out as I...

interesting thread. Kind of freaked me out as I buy from them occasionally, and did so in this time frame. However, I never accept the option for my card info to be stored, and used the "guest" log...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 694
Posted By TempeRider

try a thrift store (good will...). If you have a...

try a thrift store (good will...). If you have a friend who can go with you, you may find a decent ride for pretty cheap.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By TempeRider

+1 on the gatorskins. But, to answer your...

+1 on the gatorskins.

But, to answer your question, tred in general slows ya down - especially if you can hear tire noise while riding.

Three things to look for

1) smooth / limited tread...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By TempeRider

Used to be called Ozone alert days here - but it...

Used to be called Ozone alert days here - but it is now generic - any kind of pollution.


in general the "Pollution Advisory" days here don't matter much to me. Usually it means we (Phoenix)...
Forum: Touring
07-16-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,027
Posted By TempeRider

I have - Portland Or to SF - 2 1/2 weeks. But I...

I have - Portland Or to SF - 2 1/2 weeks. But I generally stayed in the state parks with hiker / biker group sites, so had others to talk to in the evenings. I found that I am only a sort-of loner;...
Forum: Touring
07-15-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By TempeRider

Sure. I have a Blackberry Bold smart phone. ...

Sure. I have a Blackberry Bold smart phone. Screen is 1/2 VGA (480 x 640), full keyboard, trackball pointer (AKA the pearl). It's not quite a computer, but it does surf the web reasonable...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,139
Posted By TempeRider

I too have a thinkpad. And my pannier has fallen...

I too have a thinkpad. And my pannier has fallen off twice (my fault - forgot to "lock" the upper hooks). The corner of my battery case lost a bit of plastic the second time, but otherwise no...
Forum: Touring
07-14-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,421
Posted By TempeRider

the comment above about tires is a good point. ...

the comment above about tires is a good point. I'd also recomend 28 mm tires. That likely will be the most significant comfort item. I have 32 mm on my bike, but that may be over kill for what you...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 970
Posted By TempeRider

I agree. While in most cases, acting like a car...

I agree. While in most cases, acting like a car (normal left) is prefered, in a case like this, it may be best to take an alternate path

Another way to do this is to go thru the intersection, and...
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 07:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,230
Posted By TempeRider

you could make a too small bike fit by adding a...

you could make a too small bike fit by adding a long stem, but them your torso would be forward too far, and too much weight would be on the front tire, causing handling problems. Some people will...
Forum: Touring
07-12-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,421
Posted By TempeRider

Well, since I own a Randonee, and have used in...

Well, since I own a Randonee, and have used in for 1 long self supported tour (Portland OR to SF), and have put many more commuting miles on it, I can give an opinion. For reference, I also own a...
Forum: Touring
07-12-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By TempeRider

As my name says, I live in Tempe. Starting that...

As my name says, I live in Tempe. Starting that early will be HOT still in the desert if you go west to east. We dont cool until October. If you need a place to crash here, PM me. I'll put you up.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-08-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By TempeRider

Did you notice that the cyclist were hit on the...

Did you notice that the cyclist were hit on the shoulder? Good chance the motorist was so drunk he saw their brake lights and just followed them. And he took off - Probably hoping to sober up before...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By TempeRider

I'm 5-10 and ride a 55. 57 is about 1 inch...

I'm 5-10 and ride a 55. 57 is about 1 inch longer, and you are 3 inches taller than me - normally figure about a 2:1 ratio (if you were == 2 inches taller, go 1 in / 2 cm bigger). But I favor a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By TempeRider

the key is "water displacement". I used in as a...

the key is "water displacement". I used in as a chain lube when I lived and commuted to work in the Portland Oregon area. As people have said, it is not a great lubricant - as in it doesn't last...
Forum: Touring
07-06-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By TempeRider

Thanks all. Lots of good ideas. mr geeker ...

Thanks all. Lots of good ideas.

mr geeker
You say

What do you mean by that, and which Axiom do you have?

zeppinger,

I do know that, my concern though, is that doing so creates a...
Forum: Touring
07-05-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By TempeRider

I know nothing about 12, but I used to live in...

I know nothing about 12, but I used to live in the Portland area, and have ridden 26 from Portland to the coast. It's a beautiful ride, but quite hilly, with little between Portland / North Plains,...
Forum: Touring
07-05-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By TempeRider

Sport packer or front rollers maybe (very close...

Sport packer or front rollers maybe (very close on width though at 9.8")
Bike packer or bake rollers maybe; but if I read correctly, they taper to only 9" wide at the bottom.
Thats the concern I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 29,902
Posted By TempeRider

I like it. I have a TT Pro. First thing I did...

I like it. I have a TT Pro. First thing I did was buy a pair of regular brake levers and put them on another set of bars -- Looks like the WT. But, I will increase tire size when the stock tires...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,819
Posted By TempeRider

I've started commuting by bike before the internet..

I started commuting by bike 25 years ago because I was already a cyclist, and couldn't afford a second car, and didn't want to leave my wife at home with two kids and no car. I just kept doing it....
Forum: Commuting
07-05-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By TempeRider

Sure. Triathalons. Sure, they have running and...

Sure. Triathalons. Sure, they have running and swimming too, but in a lot of cases, anyone can enter.
Forum: Commuting
07-05-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,999
Posted By TempeRider

I really doubt that a racing cyclist breaking...

I really doubt that a racing cyclist breaking bones in a race has anything to do with the cycling per se. Tossing yourself to the ground at high speed is hard on your bones period. Everything I have...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,155
Posted By TempeRider

for one mile? I recomend either an old 3 speed...

for one mile? I recomend either an old 3 speed or better yet, a coaster brake special. When I was in college, I had a nice Mondia Special hanging in my room for serious rides, and an ancient...
Forum: Touring
07-05-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,048
Posted By TempeRider

My guess is that standing vs. sitting poses very...

My guess is that standing vs. sitting poses very little difference on force. On long climbs, I regularly shift to a higher gear, and "walk the peddles" at a low cadence for a minute or two. It can...
Forum: Touring
07-05-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By TempeRider

Panniers for commuting and touring

Hi,

I'm looking for some opinions here. I also asked a similar question on the commuting forum and saw a couple recomendations - Topeak MTX trunk bags with folding attached paniers, and Axiom. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By TempeRider

Group rides are a great way to build up your...

Group rides are a great way to build up your skill and strength. It is also more fun to ride with others, and typically they will happily share tips with you. Just be sure you ride with the right...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,933
Posted By TempeRider

+1^3

+1^3
Forum: Commuting
07-03-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,914
Posted By TempeRider

Doc - you might add one of these...

Doc - you might add one of these (http://www.rei.com/product/780462). I use one for saturday club rides - just enough for my wallet, keys, phone, and a bandana!

And, since I have your attention -...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By TempeRider

dont be too sure there. I got hooked a couple...

dont be too sure there. I got hooked a couple years ago. The car was turning as it came upon me. I had little to no time to react. I was able to make an abrupt right turn, but there wasn't enough...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,396
Posted By TempeRider

The official numbers are of course in the shade,...

The official numbers are of course in the shade, but occasionally someone will measure temp in the sun just for sensational purposes. The news folks also will measure the temp in a car sitting in a...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,570
Posted By TempeRider

I missed a great opportunity a few months back...

I missed a great opportunity a few months back when a couple teenagers yelled at me to get the *** off the ***ing road you mother ***. A minute later I realized what a great comeback it would have...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,396
Posted By TempeRider

Here in the Phoenix area, 140 in the sun is not...

Here in the Phoenix area, 140 in the sun is not unusual. The TV news has to keep reminding people to not leave kids or animals in parked cars due to the heat - sadly at least once a year there is a...
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