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Forum: Commuting
03-18-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By ZombieButcher

You can also order the Topeak from REI, I use the...

You can also order the Topeak from REI, I use the Topeak seat post rack with navarro panniers. Works great for my daily commute
Forum: Commuting
03-18-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,640
Posted By ZombieButcher

A) Martial Arts Instructor B) 4 miles 1 way ...

A) Martial Arts Instructor

B) 4 miles 1 way

C) change clothes/clean up

D) Where bike is parked: Storage Room

E) Number of years commuting: 2
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By ZombieButcher

I ride a Raleigh M60 MTB I put it through hell...

I ride a Raleigh M60 MTB I put it through hell and back Rain/shine and 100+ weather.
Forum: Commuting
03-07-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,756
Posted By ZombieButcher

Diarrhea

Diarrhea
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,237
Posted By ZombieButcher

6'2" 210 4 mile commute in 4 miles home also...

6'2" 210
4 mile commute in 4 miles home also another 4 mile round trip at lunch 3 days a week. SoCal is perfect for riding all year even when it occasionally rains.
Forum: Commuting
11-18-08, 12:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,582
Posted By ZombieButcher

Here is another Article on the same incident ...

Here is another Article on the same incident
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/toronto-cycle-car-confict.php
Forum: Commuting
10-21-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,241
Posted By ZombieButcher

DOH that sucks I never leave my pump or lights on...

DOH that sucks I never leave my pump or lights on my bike if I have to leave it out of sight. Also there is no way I can loose the pump since it securely strapped down hell Its a pain to get off and...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,727
Posted By ZombieButcher

You got a light bike there. My bike weighs in at...

You got a light bike there. My bike weighs in at a good 45 +/- and I have to haul it up a flight of stairs every day since I live upstairs. Not bad all in all good for the body.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,451
Posted By ZombieButcher

yea I posted something about a month ago. I got...

yea I posted something about a month ago. I got stung near the end of a long ride. Was doing about 25 mph trying to hit the lights when i hit the blasted thing. stung my lower lip. I pulled the Bee...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,867
Posted By ZombieButcher

My Boss wish he lived close enough to work so he...

My Boss wish he lived close enough to work so he could bike.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By ZombieButcher

I just got rid of a Weinman rear wheel that was...

I just got rid of a Weinman rear wheel that was absolute crap for me. Had it about 3 months and kept breaking spokes every week on it. I am also 210 lbs so that plays a factor. I say spend the money...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,155
Posted By ZombieButcher

+1 Weather here is so predictable.

+1

Weather here is so predictable.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By ZombieButcher

You have to be doing ok if your at 85 miles and...

You have to be doing ok if your at 85 miles and people on the 60 mile are just then catching up to you. Might have pushed it a little to hard but if you leave everything on the road then you had a...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,717
Posted By ZombieButcher

I will gen have a place I would like to ride too....

I will gen have a place I would like to ride too. Like 2 weeks ago I wanted to ride to the beach so I mapped out my route made a few corrections on the ride, which made it a little more difficult. I...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,239
Posted By ZombieButcher

I like the fact that they all started at the same...

I like the fact that they all started at the same place. However to make it more interesting they should have started at 7am when they would have hit normal commuting traffic. Keep in mind the driver...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,788
Posted By ZombieButcher

My Dad and I get along. But he's a peg dragging...

My Dad and I get along. But he's a peg dragging Goldwind rider far from the mind set of a Harley rider.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,877
Posted By ZombieButcher

Why you shouldn't Draft on someone you don't...

Why you shouldn't Draft on someone you don't know.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2278890157_6af0f20907.jpg?v=0
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By ZombieButcher

The Wind during the Santa Ana's are always...

The Wind during the Santa Ana's are always blowing in the opposite direction that I am going. Never fails regardless if I am either going to work or coming home.
Forum: Southern California
10-10-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,267
Posted By ZombieButcher

+1 The law is written poorly and can be fought...

+1
The law is written poorly and can be fought if need be.

Sale of Bicycles (LAMC 80,75) Prohibits the sale or rental of bicycles from any public or private property which is not the place of...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,155
Posted By ZombieButcher

Nypd

Maybe now the NYPD will give a little more respect to bike commuters and the like.

http://i33.tinypic.com/23h3n5s.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By ZombieButcher

I am 6'2" and 210 I have The WTB Rocket V on my...

I am 6'2" and 210 I have The WTB Rocket V on my Road bike which I love. I spend hours on it when I am on my longer rides. For my commuter I have the WTB SST that came with my MTB. Its pretty...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,142
Posted By ZombieButcher

I highly doubt a motor officer is going to stop...

I highly doubt a motor officer is going to stop you for the red reflector if you already have the red light. But the law is the law so the chance is still there. I would ask an officer about it and...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-08, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 778
Posted By ZombieButcher

You'll be fine. Might be sore at first but your...

You'll be fine. Might be sore at first but your body will adjust pretty quickly. Keep in mind our ancestors used to walk everywhere 7days a week miles upon miles a day.

I commute 5 days a week I...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,109
Posted By ZombieButcher

I just always put my Reflective Vest over my...

I just always put my Reflective Vest over my backpack as well. Never had any problems with it. Although I go with panniers now.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,053
Posted By ZombieButcher

WooHoo bring on the winter commute. A nice 65F...

WooHoo bring on the winter commute. A nice 65F ride into work everyday is perfect. Also the Night commute home is a cool 40-50F depending on the night.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,982
Posted By ZombieButcher

Ride the road bike on the sunny good days and...

Ride the road bike on the sunny good days and keep the slobo for the crappy bad weather days.
Forum: Southern California
10-07-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,112
Posted By ZombieButcher

can I get an idea of where it might be riding...

can I get an idea of where it might be riding too? I might be interested but I also know that at the moment I am not ready for a palomar climb.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By ZombieButcher

Works fine with Firefox

Works fine with Firefox
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 02:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By ZombieButcher

Garmin Users

Ok I did this post in the SoCal forum but I thought you all might appreciate this as well.

I found this site. http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx

It allows you to build your course just...
Forum: Southern California
10-07-08, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By ZombieButcher

Garmin Users

I found this site. http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx

It allows you to build your course just like you would on google maps. But you can save it to your garmin or computer and you can use...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 991
Posted By ZombieButcher

Here it is translated ...

Here it is translated
...
Forum: Southern California
10-06-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 997
Posted By ZombieButcher

It still isn't they didn't have any timers. But I...

It still isn't they didn't have any timers. But I know how people are and most of us time ourselves was just curious
Forum: Commuting
10-06-08, 02:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,436
Posted By ZombieButcher

No Not crazy. Chances are while trying to pump...

No Not crazy. Chances are while trying to pump the pedals you might not be getting much out of it. Weight and a aerodynamic riding position will help out a lot.

I am 200+ and will routinely get...
Forum: Southern California
10-06-08, 01:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 997
Posted By ZombieButcher

Yea the Winery was a pain a lot of people had...

Yea the Winery was a pain a lot of people had problems there. I missed that turn but caught my mistake and turned around right away
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,540
Posted By ZombieButcher

Try a Ham sandwich or other type of meat. Who...

Try a Ham sandwich or other type of meat. Who says we have to have cereal. Maybe a little bit of steak from the night before. Also Peanut butter is a good source of protein as well are other nuts.
...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,879
Posted By ZombieButcher

I say riding in the rain requires a lot more...

I say riding in the rain requires a lot more caution.

Although riding a metal bike in a thunderstorm is asking for trouble. Your a moving lightning rod.

So yea if its just rain. Nay if its...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-08, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,638
Posted By ZombieButcher

I will lose my voice from time to time from...

I will lose my voice from time to time from yelling. My job is pretty intense on my voice since I am doing a lot of yelling and talking but my body is perfectly fine otherwise.

I say if you feel...
Forum: Southern California
10-05-08, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 997
Posted By ZombieButcher

Tour de Poway 08 Results

So post your results if you were in the Tour de Poway today.

I did the 26 mile course in 1hr 33 mins.

To make up the distance I rode from home in Escondido so that added an extra 16 miles for...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,469
Posted By ZombieButcher

Around here I have to keep my eyes peeled for the...

Around here I have to keep my eyes peeled for the idiot drivers. There are a few places where the exit out of a shopping center will be a right turn only but people will continually make left turns...
Forum: Southern California
10-04-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By ZombieButcher

Frustrated spoke

So I am sitting at home watching TV and I hear a loud Bang. I thought a pipe burst or something. But then my fear sets in and I think something on my bike broke. :twitchy:

Well it turns out one of...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,322
Posted By ZombieButcher

I know you dont like the seatpost rack but I have...

I know you dont like the seatpost rack but I have been using the Topeak one with the side frame for awhile and have never had a problem with it and don't even notice the clamp when I am riding.
...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-08, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 685
Posted By ZombieButcher

I am hoping for no Rain as i will be leaving my...

I am hoping for no Rain as i will be leaving my place in Escondido to get to midland on my bike do the 26 mile ride with friends then go home on the bike. But if it rains I can just get a lift with...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,704
Posted By ZombieButcher

After you do this put it in with a bunch of white...

After you do this put it in with a bunch of white rice (uncooked) the rice will absorb all of the moisture. You can do this with any electronics that gets wet. (or almost)
Forum: Commuting
10-01-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,328
Posted By ZombieButcher

8 Miles round trip. fairly flat but its on a...

8 Miles round trip. fairly flat but its on a business section of a freeway. IE no real speed limit but with lights. (there are actually no speed limit signs posted on this street at all.) Also i have...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,314
Posted By ZombieButcher

I say switch out the Fork and seat post. With...

I say switch out the Fork and seat post. With that done you will notice an improvement.

However the bike it self doesn't seem all that bad compared to what I am using as a commuter. Raliegh M60...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,162
Posted By ZombieButcher

I just recently got the cheapo water bottles from...

I just recently got the cheapo water bottles from the lbs but i soaked them in baking soda and hot water. works like a charm to get most of that nasty taste out of the bottle.
Forum: Commuting
09-30-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,333
Posted By ZombieButcher

Hmm try scrolling down I had 30 and 31 as an...

Hmm try scrolling down I had 30 and 31 as an option.
Forum: Commuting
09-29-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,164
Posted By ZombieButcher

Yes I have the same problem. Last Sat i had to go...

Yes I have the same problem. Last Sat i had to go to work to meet someone but I was feeling the itch I managed to avg 19.6 mph for the 4 miles. It felt so good.
Forum: Commuting
09-29-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,224
Posted By ZombieButcher

Argh My garmin didn't come today. Actually it did...

Argh My garmin didn't come today. Actually it did but there was no one there to sign for it. I have to leave a note on the door to have the office sign for it.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,619
Posted By ZombieButcher

I have a fender for my bottom tube for the off...

I have a fender for my bottom tube for the off chance it might rain here. Lately I have had it on just to have that little resistance to push against. Also it gives me the Fred factor. Like my cargo...
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