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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 13,385
Posted By Kens6161

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude3237/P1010091.jpg

Picked it up for 70 bucks. The back tire has some dry rot but is still rideable, tho not for too long! Also needs new tape. But...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,163
Posted By Kens6161

yes. I went from a Giant MTB with a rigid fork to...

yes. I went from a Giant MTB with a rigid fork to a Bianchi Axis Cyclocross bike and it is fast!!!!
Forum: Commuting
06-17-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,041
Posted By Kens6161

Because I wasn't looking to buy another bike but...

Because I wasn't looking to buy another bike but I saw this one on CL for 70 bucks and I couldn't pass it up. Especially since it is bright yellow! I think I am going to put mustache bars on it....
Forum: Commuting
06-16-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,041
Posted By Kens6161

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude3237/P1010091.jpg


I accidentally bought this. Woops. But I think it is cool. Nice condition and all with working generator head light!

This...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,650
Posted By Kens6161

amen

amen
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,287
Posted By Kens6161

I paid $250 for my used Giant Butte. Thats...

I paid $250 for my used Giant Butte. Thats shameful tho... I got ripped off hardcore. I would go $150 and then talk my way up to a better price than the 3 hundo.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 969
Posted By Kens6161

What bike shop do you work at?

What bike shop do you work at?
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,373
Posted By Kens6161

Buy this:...

Buy this: https://www.kryptonitelock.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?cid=1001&scid=1001&pid=1123

I got mine for 4 bucks from my LBS. Just slip knot one end around your rim and the other loop goes...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,976
Posted By Kens6161

Making it up that @*%$#*& hill and not stopping...

Making it up that @*%$#*& hill and not stopping or hopping off to walk!!
Forum: Commuting
05-24-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,528
Posted By Kens6161

Whats your average speed?

Share it with me!

I don't have a computer on my bike... yet. But I would say my avg speed is right around 11mph. It takes me 35ish minutes to do my 6.6 mile commute. It comes out to just over 11...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kens6161

What type of bicycle do you use to commute? ...

What type of bicycle do you use to commute?
-Cyclocross (Bianchi Axis, 2009)


Can you commute to work comfortably in normal clothes (t-shirt, jeans) on a road bike?
-I wouldn't

Do you ever...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By Kens6161

Reason #793 Why my topeak bag is awesome!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude3237/100_0822.jpg


My boss bought me a 6 pack of Bell's Oberon and it fit perfectly in my trunk bag. I just had to bungee the top down.

Sweet!
Forum: Commuting
05-20-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By Kens6161

I was going to say, for less than the price of...

I was going to say, for less than the price of the jandd you can get the topeak mtx rack and the topeak mtx dxp trunk bag w/ panniers from Alfred E. Bike.
Bag:...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,786
Posted By Kens6161

It probably goes for 1/6 of a mile or so. Nothing...

It probably goes for 1/6 of a mile or so. Nothing too substantial but I am out of shape for sure so its cool for me to be able to get through it!
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,786
Posted By Kens6161

is a 4% grade a lot?

So I was looking at my commute on mapmyride.com and I have a 4% grade for a bit of it. and 1%-3% for other parts.

So is that a lot or no?
Forum: Commuting
05-17-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,839
Posted By Kens6161

Bianchi Axis D2 love mine Ok thats my...

Bianchi Axis D2

love mine

Ok thats my two cents haha
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kens6161

I'm with ya. I don't need a winter bike for a few...

I'm with ya. I don't need a winter bike for a few more months anyway!
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kens6161

aww why?

aww why?
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By Kens6161

Looking at this tonight...

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/bik/1171583610.html

Going to take a looksy at this tonight. Look good to anybody else?
Forum: Commuting
05-10-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

Yeah I think I am going to go old specialized mtn...

Yeah I think I am going to go old specialized mtn bike route.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

haha, thanks for the sympathy

haha, thanks for the sympathy
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

Yeah but ive got a pretty hilly commute.

Yeah but ive got a pretty hilly commute.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

touche, lol

touche, lol
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

Yeah I saw that too. I might go out and get one...

Yeah I saw that too. I might go out and get one this week... maybe.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kens6161

Perfect Winter Beater??

saw this at Dunhams this evening. Looks like it is being phased out as I can't find it on any stores website except for Amazon. It's only $149.99 at Dunhams. For that price, I don't know if you can...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,873
Posted By Kens6161

When is it neccesary?

When is it neccesary?
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,873
Posted By Kens6161

fair enough.

fair enough.
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,873
Posted By Kens6161

Taking the lane...

Am I the only one that is terribly afraid of being rear ended while taking the lane? How does one overcome this anxiety? I mean I am not so scared that I won't do it. But there is definitely anxiety...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,041
Posted By Kens6161

More Bike Pics

Well 1 month and a lot of money later, I got my commuter and all the gear! I finally feel like I am ready to do this for real!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude3237/P1010047.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,041
Posted By Kens6161

I can finally post it up! 2009 Bianchi Axis ...

I can finally post it up!

2009 Bianchi Axis

I will put up updated pics when I get the rack and fenders on but I couldn't wait to post the initial pic!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Kens6161

Yeah, the hub works fine. It needs a new cable I...

Yeah, the hub works fine. It needs a new cable I am pretty sure. I need a good clamp for the end that goes on the trigger. I went to the hardware store and finagled one on there but I can only get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Kens6161

Cool! Your page actually comes up quick in google...

Cool! Your page actually comes up quick in google when you type in Raleigh LTD-3! Haha! I played around with my shifter tonight until I got too frustrated and put it away for the evening.

I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Kens6161

http://picasaweb.google.com/slocum.ken/Raleigh# ...

http://picasaweb.google.com/slocum.ken/Raleigh#

Pics!
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,141
Posted By Kens6161

Aww man! This just makes me super anxious to get...

Aww man! This just makes me super anxious to get mine! C'mon Obama! Send me my tax return!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Kens6161

1972 Raleigh LTD 3 Speed

Ok I just bought this today for 20 Bucks. Sweet bike. The wheels need to be trued but everything is there.

My issue is: I need a new shifter trigger and cable. I would like it to be the original...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 928
Posted By Kens6161

I was going to say the same thing.

I was going to say the same thing.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,236
Posted By Kens6161

yeah... silly me:(

yeah... silly me:(
Forum: Commuting
04-28-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Kens6161

New Errand Runner... so thats kind of commuting right?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/slackerdude3237/P1010015.jpg

I call it the Dirty Huff.

I bought it for 25 bucks today. I put my old fenders on it and a wire basket. It is my official...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 794
Posted By Kens6161

How well known is AE Bike?

They are right out of my town, Kalamazoo Michigan. I was just wondering, how well known of an outfit are they?

Oops, BTW aebike.com

Officially called Alfred E. Bike.
Forum: Commuting
04-25-09, 09:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,490
Posted By Kens6161

Yeah the 09 I am looking at I would say is 20-22...

Yeah the 09 I am looking at I would say is 20-22 lbs. So not too much less than the LHT. But I don't think I would be a fan of the bar-end shifters. But hey, thats just me.
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-25-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By Kens6161

I had a "magic" tire. My dad showed up with a red...

I had a "magic" tire. My dad showed up with a red tire and said it was a tire that helps with balance and that it makes all kids ride their bikes w/o training wheels.

It worked! I still can't find...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-25-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 658
Posted By Kens6161

I got a riding buddy!

I finally got my fiance on a bike! Throw a party!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31785051&l=cc6979a20f&id=211204022
Forum: Commuting
04-24-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,490
Posted By Kens6161

well thanks for the posts guys and gals! I think...

well thanks for the posts guys and gals! I think I am going to stick with the Bianchi Axis I originally had planned on! Thanks again!
Forum: Commuting
04-24-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,490
Posted By Kens6161

Ok for all of you Surly Long Haul Truckers

You love your bike right? I have paid my down payment on a Bianchi Axis Cyclocross bike, but I keep seeing Long Haul Truckers on this site. They must be sweet right?

How heavy are they? And I mean...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By Kens6161

Oh really? I thought they were a little...

Oh really? I thought they were a little over-priced. I was going to offer the guy $100 for both. Evidently the front deraileur on the WSD needs some tweaking.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By Kens6161

Kinda thought the same thing haha

Kinda thought the same thing haha
Forum: Commuting
04-23-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By Kens6161

Might be adding a couple steeds to the stable

A couple of JcPenney bikes from the 70's. I know they aren't anything special, but I figure this will be a better alternative for commuting to school than my new Bianchi Axis Cross Bike.

Here are...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,139
Posted By Kens6161

Do you commute when your sick?

Because I took my new-bike-to-be out for a test ride yesterday and I was out of breath at 3/4 of the way around the block! I figured it is just because I am breathing through my mouth because my...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,146
Posted By Kens6161

I just put my 100 bucks down to hold a Bianchi...

I just put my 100 bucks down to hold a Bianchi Axis. Sweet bike if you ask me!

http://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycles/09-d2-special/09-d2-axis.html
Forum: Commuting
04-20-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,791
Posted By Kens6161

Hmmm an east sider then? I am over in...

Hmmm an east sider then?

I am over in Kalamazoo.
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