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Forum: Commuting
12-15-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,462
Posted By Stryver

Right side. The bush I leaned my bike against on...

Right side. The bush I leaned my bike against on by me door was on the other side.

Sometimes the left when I came home, depending on which way I was leaning on the bike rack.
Forum: Commuting
12-13-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 93,033
Posted By Stryver

The value depends a lot on the condition of the...

The value depends a lot on the condition of the components and what you expect to upgrade/modify.

In general, the steel Trek 8xx series were good frames, and if I needed a bike, I would be quite...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Stryver

Check out the local co-op. ...

Check out the local co-op. http://www.rcommunitybikes.net/ (http://www.rcommunitybikes.net/) Show up, do some volunteering, ask some advice, see what they offer. There is a very good chance you can...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,902
Posted By Stryver

This...

This (http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/archive/index.php/t-83891.html) thread on bentrideronline has several folks talking about wearing out old pedals so they didn't stay clipped in, and...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,062
Posted By Stryver

Milk crate or similar metal or plastic basket is...

Milk crate or similar metal or plastic basket is my suggestion. Or a locker.

I rode 4.5 miles one way to school (and then some other distances ranging from 8 to 12 miles and other stuff...) I...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-13, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,320
Posted By Stryver

My SS commuter did a bit over 1000 miles to a...

My SS commuter did a bit over 1000 miles to a chain using SRAM SG-1 chains on frequently wet, sandy but paved MUPs. I typically replaced at 0.75 wear, which was when I started to get occasional...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,674
Posted By Stryver

Some practice and lots of looking. Generally...

Some practice and lots of looking.

Generally speaking, they aren't brands currently available at Wal-mart or similar stores. They aren't brand new. They're probably from the 90's (hard tail...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,117
Posted By Stryver

I ride fairly similar routes, primarily with...

I ride fairly similar routes, primarily with differences for morning (more MUP, fewer other users) and evening (less MUP, it's full of walkers). The final stretch I vary somewhat depending on...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,674
Posted By Stryver

Also suggest checking co-ops or similar. My last...

Also suggest checking co-ops or similar. My last school had a group that would fix up bikes and make them available (long term - semester or year) to international students for a small deposit ($20...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,732
Posted By Stryver

What makes a commuter car? What are the...

What makes a commuter car? What are the qualities one looks for in a 4-wheeled, powered vehicle to get from one's residence to one's place of work? I know a guy who's daily driver is an _old_ MG...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-13, 05:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,148
Posted By Stryver

I recommend some kind of cycling-specific short. ...

I recommend some kind of cycling-specific short. I have had good results wearing normal bike shorts under clothing, and believe that the underwear versions would work well too. One thing I wouldn't...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-13, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,958
Posted By Stryver

The old classic bikes that are popular on the...

The old classic bikes that are popular on the used market right now are often friction shifters. You can narrow down your search by ignoring anything described by vintage, lugged, classic, or any...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Stryver

First thing: If you walked in to a bike shop and...

First thing: If you walked in to a bike shop and told them you had a $750 budget (or something similar) and they showed you $1300 bikes, then don't go back there and send the manager a note telling...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 609
Posted By Stryver

It sounds like you've spent some time on a bike,...

It sounds like you've spent some time on a bike, and can probably keep from getting hosed on Craigslist. If so, you might keep an eye out for something similar, although a "vintage" bike rebuilt as...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,991
Posted By Stryver

But for beater/commuter that I ride in the rain...

But for beater/commuter that I ride in the rain and abuse, I prefer Aluminum.

It won't matter for 5 years, and the (SS) commuter I actually ride is steel, 1980's MTB steel. It is rusty, and will...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 05:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,635
Posted By Stryver

30-something for 100 threaded would be a good...

30-something for 100 threaded would be a good deal. Best I've found is just under $1 each in bulk....
Forum: Commuting
09-20-13, 07:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,635
Posted By Stryver

I have a couple of the Genuine Innovations little...

I have a couple of the Genuine Innovations little thread-on inflators. They seem to have changed style a bit, mine don't look quite the same, but I think the function is still identical. I'm happy...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,899
Posted By Stryver

Pumps are generally high-pressure or high-volume...

Pumps are generally high-pressure or high-volume (Yeah, some take a hack at being both and some are in-between), it sounds like you have a high-pressure one that is a bit slow for the MTB. You...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,047
Posted By Stryver

I've gone the multiple-choice route. I normally...

I've gone the multiple-choice route. I normally wear full-fingered out of habit from too many tasks done in gloves. My summer ones are fairly light, and suitable down to about 50 degrees. I have a...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,946
Posted By Stryver

In addition to the bike, you will need lights and...

In addition to the bike, you will need lights and a good lock. You will probably want full fenders, too, though some do without them. I don't mind rain falling on me, but I really don't like the...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,451
Posted By Stryver

I'm on Bladeforums too, which is a good place to...

I'm on Bladeforums too, which is a good place to go if you are really interested in interpretations of local knife laws. Here's a thread discussing carry laws in SF: ...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,929
Posted By Stryver

I'm of the camp that no raingear is really...

I'm of the camp that no raingear is really breathable, certainly not in the context of an aerobic activity like cycling. The capes are interesting possibilities. I've used a poncho walking/hiking,...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By Stryver

Find out who does what work on your path. The...

Find out who does what work on your path. The last town I lived in had an active volunteer greenway patrol that worked with the police department. I'm not sure how they would have handled it, but I...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,451
Posted By Stryver

I recommend not considering a knife as a...

I recommend not considering a knife as a self-defense weapon. A knife is a very useful tool, and there are any number of good, valid reasons to carry one, from cutting a boot to repair a sidewall...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,134
Posted By Stryver

My commuter has permanent fenders. I also have a...

My commuter has permanent fenders. I also have a dedicated commuter that gets nasty and cruddy and another bike(s) I ride for fun. I understand if you want to pull the fenders off occasionally,...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-13, 07:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By Stryver

I had an intersection like this that wouldn't...

I had an intersection like this that wouldn't recognize my bike. Most of the time I could count on a car showing up, but if I showed up outside of normal commuter hours, I'd swing over to hit the...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,569
Posted By Stryver

The stationary bike practice can be useful, but...

The stationary bike practice can be useful, but you can do that on your commute, too. On straight, smooth, low-threat area, practice unclipping and clipping in, one foot at a time, while you ride. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By Stryver

Much good advice. Sorry your intro to commuting...

Much good advice. Sorry your intro to commuting had to start so scary. Hopefully things settle down.

Just to provide a little dissent, I run a bright solid headlight. I find the blinking ones...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 07:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,414
Posted By Stryver

I don't think multi-purpose congolmerations are...

I don't think multi-purpose congolmerations are typically as good as single-purpose tool. It's like a swiss army knife. Sometimes it is really nice to have one on hand, but if you know you will...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,902
Posted By Stryver

^ What he said. Although I have a grease gun and...

^ What he said. Although I have a grease gun and lube them occasionally. I've worn out (and replaced) plastic bodies, but I haven't worn out bearings yet.

I ride Frogs nearly exclusively, and...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,569
Posted By Stryver

I was mountain biking primarily when I started on...

I was mountain biking primarily when I started on clipless. I rode around town for a while, getting familiar and playing, and remember one particular fall, at a stop sign, with no cars present. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,517
Posted By Stryver

I put drops on my MTB commuter and put a shorter...

I put drops on my MTB commuter and put a shorter stem on, about an inch shorter. I didn't measure, since I just swapped for a spare I had hanging around. The old stem was fairly long and the new...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-13, 06:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,235
Posted By Stryver

Really? The OP seemed to indicate a category of...

Really? The OP seemed to indicate a category of users that were infringing on others rights.


Anyways... When daylight savings hit and my evening commute had light again, my way home...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-13, 07:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,563
Posted By Stryver

As others have said, 13 miles is decent, and...

As others have said, 13 miles is decent, and nothing to be ashamed of. My old commute was 9 miles round trip, and I normally carried a backpack, in part because I didn't trust my laptop to a rack...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-13, 07:14 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,609
Posted By Stryver

These are two incredibly different statements. ...

These are two incredibly different statements. For the first, this misfit group of bicycle-cyclers and their incredibly variant steeds should prove that the designed use and the ways people will...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-13, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Stryver

Go, with precaution. But, most of those ideas...

Go, with precaution. But, most of those ideas are good even without a cut.

From another career that involved very high speed tires that wore quickly, cuts were not taken seriously unless they...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,609
Posted By Stryver

Awesome looking bike! One you like riding will...

Awesome looking bike! One you like riding will always work better than one you don't like riding. The different parking distances you identified earlier will offer many excellent choices as you get...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,609
Posted By Stryver

17 miles on hills in under an hour is...

17 miles on hills in under an hour is race-training pace for most folks, and pretty solid for anyone. I have a 12-mile somewhat hilly commute, and when I push it, I can be under 45 minutes. My...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,653
Posted By Stryver

My first answer isn't always practical. I...

My first answer isn't always practical. I commute to one place, and leave the lock, a Krypt. N.Y Chain with EV lock, there. I have carried that boat anchor with me occasionally, and the best method...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,427
Posted By Stryver

This, or much less. I have bought (and sold) a...

This, or much less. I have bought (and sold) a number of bikes on CL, and have been fairly happy with them, and will consider CL again in the future. However, I shop long for good deals, I do my...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-13, 08:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,233
Posted By Stryver

Replace the rim tape. Sand the inside of the...

Replace the rim tape. Sand the inside of the rim. While not correctly seating a tire _will_ cause a blow-out, it is not likely to happen when the bike is just hanging out and after multiple rides. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,858
Posted By Stryver

I took the speedo meter off my mountain bike when...

I took the speedo meter off my mountain bike when I did endurance races, it just made me sad, and my commuter has never had one. Math says I spin out in the low 20s on the commuter. The calculator...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,390
Posted By Stryver

A warning about knives as weapons. I strongly...

A warning about knives as weapons. I strongly suggest not discussing in public places a plan to carry a knife for defense. You can visit bladeforums for more in-depth discussion of the...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,749
Posted By Stryver

I have a PB Superflash Turbo on a rack mount...

I have a PB Superflash Turbo on a rack mount that is available from PB and from a few other places. It is bright, and many have raved about it. I don't like the switch, but it is otherwise a good,...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,390
Posted By Stryver

Lots of vitriol... Wow... I've moved from...

Lots of vitriol... Wow...

I've moved from state to state, and have ridden in, through, and out of various local ordinances, but I have encountered dogs off-leash, legally, illegally, and who...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Stryver

I have an older Pearl Izumi vest, in screaming...

I have an older Pearl Izumi vest, in screaming yellow/green, that I wear very often, with smartwool armwarmers. My version of the vest has a mesh back and no pockets, but I wear jerseys underneath,...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,586
Posted By Stryver

I travel 12 miles, it takes 45 - 55 minutes by...

I travel 12 miles, it takes 45 - 55 minutes by bike, and 30-45 minutes by car (depending on traffic), in part because I haven't shelled out $300 for a parking pass, so I have to poach a parking spot...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,253
Posted By Stryver

Drops, on my MTB. I don't know why I bother...

Drops, on my MTB. I don't know why I bother calling it an MTB, it has one gear, I keep my eye out for a cheap crank that has a bigger chainring, and the tires are 1.25" slicks inside fenders that...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,507
Posted By Stryver

I tried this last night, it more or less worked. ...

I tried this last night, it more or less worked. 3 different group of geese on the trail. None would have normally required stopping or more effort than altering course slightly. Two groups had...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,290
Posted By Stryver

Dude looks happy.

Dude looks happy.
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