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Forum: Northeast
05-10-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 11,617
Posted By Nocturnal

Just lurking and I saw your thread; isn't this...

Just lurking and I saw your thread; isn't this where they filmed the Cormac McCarthy novel, "The Road"...granted it hasn't come out yet but it's interesting in a post-apocalypse way. Enjoy the ride...
05-08-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,418
Posted By Nocturnal

6'5" 325 on a 2009 Surly LHT. Narry an issue yet...

6'5" 325 on a 2009 Surly LHT. Narry an issue yet with maybe ~400 miles over some not-so-great Boston roads and paths. Heading in soon for my first wheel check.
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Forum: Commuting
05-05-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,458
Posted By Nocturnal

Ayup just stock bars rolled back a wee bit,...

Ayup just stock bars rolled back a wee bit, though being a big guy I'm thinking of getting some nice wide nitto noodles for it.

As for weight, I got plenty to lose before I worry too much about...
04-29-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,187
Posted By Nocturnal

Hmm, I've never heard IRO before, but I like what...

Hmm, I've never heard IRO before, but I like what I see, though do they have the durability? A single speed Cross Check is probably a better choice than a Steamroller. Probably have to paint it...
04-29-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Nocturnal

At one point I dropped around 70lbs working the...

At one point I dropped around 70lbs working the night shift...a couple years after an injury and working on days I gained it back. However back on nights and dropping again; for me the high protein,...
04-27-09, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,187
Posted By Nocturnal

Ah, right, the dropout. I have seen the Bianchi...

Ah, right, the dropout. I have seen the Bianchi and will look into that, also perhaps converting a CrossCheck to single...
04-26-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,187
Posted By Nocturnal

Single Speed for a Clyde...

I am getting interested in the idea of a single speed/fixie bike for my short commute and quick urban trips, plus to be honest I also love the clean lines and looks of them.

I have a Long Haul...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,458
Posted By Nocturnal

Yup, it does seem to be popular! I too was...

Yup, it does seem to be popular! I too was looking at the Bianchi (Volpe) but went with the Long Haul Trucker, though largely due to my size as I wanted the strength and length it has. Rode them...
04-24-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By Nocturnal

Welcome back to the night club! I work the...

Welcome back to the night club! I work the overnight and am back into biking...I love taking rides at night. All the bike paths that get clogged during the day are wide open. Cooler for us Clydes,...
04-21-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,212
Posted By Nocturnal

Ha! I live in Boston and second the thought that...

Ha! I live in Boston and second the thought that even though I'm a Clyde...Dorchester ain't pretty :)
04-16-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 132,747
Posted By Nocturnal

mebbe test again ...

mebbe test again

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3437588052_9d13f285b2.jpg?v=0
04-16-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 132,747
Posted By Nocturnal

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37353388@N06/34375880...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37353388@N06/3437588052/

tesstooo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37353388@N06/3437588052/
04-12-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 132,747
Posted By Nocturnal

http://picasaweb.google.com/SethCClarke/Bike#53240...

http://picasaweb.google.com/SethCClarke/Bike#5324029939287821282

picasa works?
Forum: Commuting
04-12-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,360,003
Posted By Nocturnal

Add another LHT

I like the setup, but happy that I don't have to worry about that much gear! I mainly use my pack or a single pannier to work. Here's a pic from a few days ago enjoying the first day of sun in...
04-12-09, 01:00 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,954
Posted By Nocturnal

Where I live it's now so odd to see a person NOT...

Where I live it's now so odd to see a person NOT wearing a helmet...the exact opposite of when I was a kid. Does it protect you more? Well frankly for no effort if (when involved in a crash) I...
04-11-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,922
Posted By Nocturnal

...best of both worlds? I would like to get the...

...best of both worlds? I would like to get the Shimano M234s for the combo platform/clipless. Anybody tried these? As my work commute is ~1mile I don't want to clip in, but on longer rides I do.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-09, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,360,003
Posted By Nocturnal

She's all bundled up! I like the bags...actual...

She's all bundled up! I like the bags...actual bike bags or something retooled? I just got my LHT too (in Truckachino) and fitting it out. Maybe ~100 miles so far and it's been great so far. How...
04-10-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,114
Posted By Nocturnal

Hm, I started life post-college playing in Boston...

Hm, I started life post-college playing in Boston late 90's with some of these fellows and been on a few of those cruises too. Topper is the one where a mate dove off the top deck way out wearing...
04-10-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,114
Posted By Nocturnal

Thanks all. My bike is steel (reason I got the...

Thanks all. My bike is steel (reason I got the Surly Long Haul) with it's stock components and I haven't yet gotten the cyclocomputer but that's next on my list to see what my cadence is. Haven't...
04-07-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,810
Posted By Nocturnal

Don't burn out too quick. Gotta admire the gusto...

Don't burn out too quick. Gotta admire the gusto though! Just started in on my new LHT and love it so far...
04-07-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,114
Posted By Nocturnal

Thanks for the advice all...I get the spinning...

Thanks for the advice all...I get the spinning part equating to fitness so, question was more mechanical in nature, thanks to those that answered. This helps in my mindset while out on the road and...
04-03-09, 04:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,114
Posted By Nocturnal

Hmm, while I haven't hit any centuries yet, I've...

Hmm, while I haven't hit any centuries yet, I've been playing rugby for 14 years with no knee problems so I think I've got thatcovered. I guess the question is does using leg strength vs speed tend...
04-03-09, 04:21 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 66,730
Posted By Nocturnal

Cambridge, MA 02139!

Cambridge, MA 02139!
04-02-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,114
Posted By Nocturnal

Clydes mashing = problems?

Okay as a big rider who's used to the "hulk smash" mentality...do I need to be carefull about my gearing? I had a lighter aluminum bike previously (Jamis Sagres) and it was undersized and I ended up...
04-02-09, 11:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,273
Posted By Nocturnal

Just back from a midnight ride around the...

Just back from a midnight ride around the Esplanade in Boston; beautiful weather, wide open paths...awesome!
04-01-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,273
Posted By Nocturnal

Work 7pm to 7am, while my bike commute is short I...

Work 7pm to 7am, while my bike commute is short I like riding during lunch at night; being in a city there are plenty of great bike paths and they are so much less crowded in the middle of the night,...
03-27-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 2,494,610
Posted By Nocturnal

Shiny and new!

Got my brand new Surly Long Haul Trucker in today :love: and immediately rode it to work...now hoping to take a night ride as well tonight! Mostly stock with some upgrades to come soon like clipless,...
03-27-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,882
Posted By Nocturnal

6'5" and 325...just picked up my brand new bike...

6'5" and 325...just picked up my brand new bike today and rode it to work!
03-27-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Nocturnal

Lake run small

I have to send my Lake size 50's back. I wear a 14/15 and they didn't cut it. All I hear is that Sidi's are the only ones to run true to size.
03-24-09, 02:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,223
Posted By Nocturnal

I am also over 300lbs and I spent some time at...

I am also over 300lbs and I spent some time at Harris Cycle shop in mass which seems to be one of the highest rated shops around...they definitely liked the Surly Long Haul Trucker, Cross check or...
03-24-09, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 2,494,610
Posted By Nocturnal

Talked with the good folks at Harris Cycles in...

Talked with the good folks at Harris Cycles in Mass and settled on a Surly Long Haul Trucker, happily it comes in this week! Itching to ride despite the weather.
03-16-09, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 2,494,610
Posted By Nocturnal

Recently back-into-biking. 14 years of rugby...

Recently back-into-biking. 14 years of rugby meant time to retire; not changing my ways has meant time to do more! As an uber-clyde (6'5" 300lbs) but with a very athletic background I want a road...
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