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Forum: Commuting
10-23-08, 01:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,292
Posted By SlumberMachine

Yeah, I went for a ride this evening in...

Yeah, I went for a ride this evening in shorts/t-shirt. It's still hot here in California. I got a great high off of it too. I'm still feeling it and I got back 5 hours ago.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-08, 01:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,724
Posted By SlumberMachine

Might as well do some cid or e while you are out...

Might as well do some cid or e while you are out riding too! I can see it now, floating down the busy road, oblivious to all the traffic while watching your handlebars grow into evolving flowers and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-08, 01:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,556
Posted By SlumberMachine

Well, I e-mailed the situation to the VTA (Santa...

Well, I e-mailed the situation to the VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transportation agency) customer service e-mail on their web-site. I think it was positive, I got a response asking for more information...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,754
Posted By SlumberMachine

Joey is my hero!

Joey is my hero!
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,210
Posted By SlumberMachine

A few reasons: 1. I was getting fat, out of...

A few reasons:

1. I was getting fat, out of shape, and felt like crap. I needed much more exercise in my life. I tried swimming and walking, but it's too hard to make time for those workouts in my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,556
Posted By SlumberMachine

Almost got run over by a city bus

So I was riding on a small downtown street here. 25mph street and I was doing 15. The street does have bike lanes so I was using it, kinda sore, tired, and spacey after riding (my first in many many...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,912
Posted By SlumberMachine

I completely removed the lock ring after a friend...

I completely removed the lock ring after a friend suggested taking it off. He had a few flat tires caused by tightening his lock ring all the way down and it pulled on the tube causing small cracks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By SlumberMachine

Noob road tire questions

I'm new to road bikes(but not bikes in general) and yesterday had my first road bike flat (not caused my normal wear, but rather a stuck pump). I repaired it and its running fine, but I have a few...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 897
Posted By SlumberMachine

Thank God for helmets. Glad to hear you are...

Thank God for helmets. Glad to hear you are alright. I personally think you will do just fine as far as pressing this matter as far as getting your bike repaired and medical bills.
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,397
Posted By SlumberMachine

Am I a Fred? Lets see: I have a nice...

Am I a Fred?

Lets see:
I have a nice road bike(that is well cleaned and looks so new it borders on making me look like a poser)
Since I've only been seriously riding for about 2 months I have...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,912
Posted By SlumberMachine

Grrrr I hate presta valves

Last night I was getting ready to ride down to the store to buy a few needed items. I checked my front tire and noticed it was a little low. So I proceede to pump it up. The pump wasn't getting a...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By SlumberMachine

Just get in front of him and fart.

Just get in front of him and fart.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By SlumberMachine

When I went to CalPoly SLO I use to bike to...

When I went to CalPoly SLO I use to bike to school all the time. I lived over by laguna. I also rode over to Cuesta college a few times. It's a fun ride on hwy 1.

Enjoy living there, the biking...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,217
Posted By SlumberMachine

I love these types of videos!:p They give me...

I love these types of videos!:p

They give me such inspiration. I'll have to make one once I can get to work at a super fast clip.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 848
Posted By SlumberMachine

Yeah! :thumb:This is the discussion I was looking...

Yeah! :thumb:This is the discussion I was looking for:



Why not? Assuming all else is equal, Wouldn't a lighter bike go farther using the same amount of energy? Uphill? Downhill? Or maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 848
Posted By SlumberMachine

And that is why I'm a noob. Thanks for the links!...

And that is why I'm a noob. Thanks for the links! I know that all these lightweight items aren't a big deal and don't really add up to all that much weight savings.

But... personally I love...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 848
Posted By SlumberMachine

Why doesn't anyone offer Ti replacement hardware?

It seems that some company could make a lot of money selling complete bike Ti bolt replacement sets.

For instance, my Six13 has at least 15 steel bolts on it that could be switched out to Titanium...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,266
Posted By SlumberMachine

That has to be the most beautiful bike I've ever...

That has to be the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. It looks like the ferrari of bikes. So sleek and nice paint colors. It's conservative styling, yet not boring. Love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,622
Posted By SlumberMachine

If that is a knock-off, someone sure spent a lot...

If that is a knock-off, someone sure spent a lot of time and money making it. Have you thought about checking the weight to see if it matches specs?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By SlumberMachine

Congrats! That is a real feat! Think of it this...

Congrats! That is a real feat! Think of it this way, You've done something that most people have not and will never accomplish.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 12:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,141
Posted By SlumberMachine

Sorry for bringing up this old thread, I was...

Sorry for bringing up this old thread, I was doing a search on Six13's and forgot to check when it was made.

Anyway, I agree with your post Cadd. I bet Road Warrior has a big truck to go along...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 9,886
Posted By SlumberMachine

I use dipping tobacco. It doesn't affect my...

I use dipping tobacco. It doesn't affect my cycling at all. My lungs are almost as good as they use to be when I was a hard core swimmer, but... it's jacking up my teeth and gums. I've only been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-08, 11:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,141
Posted By SlumberMachine

So how do the 2007 models that ship with the...

So how do the 2007 models that ship with the carbon seat tubes rate against those previous tubes?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,903
Posted By SlumberMachine

Why did they want to stop him again? It seems a...

Why did they want to stop him again? It seems a little stupid to waste so much police time and effort to stop some guy that's riding without lights. Plus I wonder how much danger the police put the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-08, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By SlumberMachine

This is an awesome idea. I'm currently learning...

This is an awesome idea. I'm currently learning about Android for a project at work. I think using the accelerometer, gps, and some sort of cadence monitor would make for an awesome ride management...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By SlumberMachine

Yeah, that's a tough situation. If it was open, I...

Yeah, that's a tough situation. If it was open, I probably would have tried the walmart approach, they sell bolt cutters and tools that can be used to pick locks. Crazy. At least make theives go to a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
Posted By SlumberMachine

The Most embarrassing crash

Last night I was riding a few miles to rite-aid. I was riding great and cut right up the handicaped sidewalk ramp in front of the store going really slow. As I came to a stop, I forgot to twist my...
Forum: Introductions
10-01-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By SlumberMachine

Hi! I'm new here and from the Bay Area also! I...

Hi! I'm new here and from the Bay Area also! I live in Milpitas.
Forum: Northern California
09-27-08, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By SlumberMachine

Hello

Hi, although I've been a lurker for the past few months, I've finally decided to introduce myself and I rather do it here in my local area forum then the welcome forum.

My story:

I've rode...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,685
Posted By SlumberMachine

from best to worst: 1. handgun. shiny silver...

from best to worst:

1. handgun. shiny silver revolver. Looked like a long barrel 357. I didn't touch it, I went home and called the cops and gave them the exact location in case it was used for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 01:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,973
Posted By SlumberMachine

huh?

huh?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,973
Posted By SlumberMachine

Thanks for the welcome! Yeah, I've been a lurker...

Thanks for the welcome! Yeah, I've been a lurker for months.



Of course not. What I was talking about is when a group of anarchists (that so happen to be riding on bikes and taking over a bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 12:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,691
Posted By SlumberMachine

Joey, I've watched your videos (which are awesome...

Joey, I've watched your videos (which are awesome and gave me inspiration to bike harder). But here in Northern California it's completely different layout then where you live. In most areas here,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-08, 11:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,973
Posted By SlumberMachine

Unfortunately, here in San Francisco, Critical...

Unfortunately, here in San Francisco, Critical Mass is mostly just an oppurtunity for Anarchists and popular(hate corporate capitalism, the straight white male, nuclear family, religions other then...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,381
Posted By SlumberMachine

When I was younger I had someone throw a paper...

When I was younger I had someone throw a paper bag with something in it at me. It was like the leftovers of someones lunch or something. It was pretty heavy and left a nasty bruise. I've also been...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,992
Posted By SlumberMachine

OMG, these videos are so cool! Keep them coming....

OMG, these videos are so cool! Keep them coming. I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,524
Posted By SlumberMachine

Just to throw this out there cause I always...

Just to throw this out there cause I always wondered what peoples reply to this would be:

Since road maintanance and repair costs are paid through the gasoline tax (at least in California), does...
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