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Forum: Living Car Free
11-22-10, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,590
Posted By phillyskyline

There's also been a shift back to urban living as...

There's also been a shift back to urban living as cities like my own (Philly) see a revival after decades of population loss. Out of my group of friends (all between 25-40), two were born and raised...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-20-10, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,483
Posted By phillyskyline

Gorgeous bike! What kind of hub? For city...

Gorgeous bike! What kind of hub? For city commuting/utility cycling, I look for something waterproof, easy on/off for errands, maybe something with a carrying strap so it can be taken into stores,...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,464
Posted By phillyskyline

Yes, definitely. I started commuting ~2 years...

Yes, definitely. I started commuting ~2 years ago, and since then I've seen quite an increase in bike traffic, mostly in the warmer months. I've also seen a huge increase in folding bikes. Lots of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-10, 06:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By phillyskyline

Transportation and living in the city. I started...

Transportation and living in the city. I started commuting when I realized that I'd either have to drive to work every day (which I hate) or spend 2 hours on public transit every day. No thanks.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

Winds were fierce today, gusting up to 45mph. ...

Winds were fierce today, gusting up to 45mph. The ride in was fine, but on the way home I was battling the winds (heading due west, winds out of the west) the whole way. My knees are killing me,...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

Light rain this morning, which made me a bit...

Light rain this morning, which made me a bit nervous--my brakes need adjusting and I forgot to do that last night. Got cut off by a SEPTA bus, otherwise it was a quiet and pleasant commute. This...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-10, 03:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,178
Posted By phillyskyline

Traffic wise, the worst part of my commute is...

Traffic wise, the worst part of my commute is going around the Philadelphia Art Museum circle. Eastbound, the bike lane just ends suddenly, and you have to shoot out into 6 lanes of traffic. Half...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-10, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

Left 30 minutes early this morning and noticed a...

Left 30 minutes early this morning and noticed a major difference in traffic (or lack thereof). The roads had about 1/3 the volume of cars, which made the ride that much nicer. Every other cyclist...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,552
Posted By phillyskyline

Have 2 of my own, share 2 more with my partner,...

Have 2 of my own, share 2 more with my partner, and she has 2 of her own. We may become a 7 bike household by January. Just sold the car, so I can't say I feel guilty about that either.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By phillyskyline

Actually, I feel safer leaving my Brompton locked...

Actually, I feel safer leaving my Brompton locked up outside than I do some other bikes--most people think it's "broken." I've had kids ask me what's wrong with my bike when the wheel is flipped...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,311
Posted By phillyskyline

Today some dude in a car blew through a stop sign...

Today some dude in a car blew through a stop sign (I didn't have a stop), slammed on his brakes when he saw me, then yelled "You ain't no car!" Pure genius.
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,295
Posted By phillyskyline

Sweet ride! I was just informed that I *may* or...

Sweet ride! I was just informed that I *may* or *may not* be receiving a blue R20 with white accents for my 30th bday in January ;) If this actually happens, it may end up as my preferred commuter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,470
Posted By phillyskyline

Sorry to hear you're not a fan. A Brompton isn't...

Sorry to hear you're not a fan. A Brompton isn't for everyone I suppose, though I do love mine :)

I have an all steel S2L as well, and as a 5'3" woman, it's definitely not easy to cart around. I...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-12-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By phillyskyline

We have 4 cars within a 3 block radius of our...

We have 4 cars within a 3 block radius of our house, so it's been incredibly easy to use. We also entered a promotional contest and got $500 worth of free driving credits, so thus far I have no...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-12-10, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By phillyskyline

Yep, in Philly now but grew up in your neck of...

Yep, in Philly now but grew up in your neck of the woods, NC :)
Forum: Living Car Free
11-12-10, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By phillyskyline

It's gone, woohoo! Drove off into the sunset...

It's gone, woohoo! Drove off into the sunset around 5:30 last night. Roody, we celebrated with a couple of Stone Smoked Porters ;)
Forum: Commuting
11-11-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,863
Posted By phillyskyline

The car is getting sold today, so I won't have...

The car is getting sold today, so I won't have that choice anymore. It used to be if I was feeling sick or fatigued, I'd drive. Now I'll probably end up taking my folding bike on the subway, which...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,311
Posted By phillyskyline

I had a guy yell "get on the sidewalk!" once when...

I had a guy yell "get on the sidewalk!" once when I was riding in the bike lane. I pointed out that there was a bicycle painted directly underneath me. He shut up pretty quickly.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By phillyskyline

Car free as of tomorrow

The time is finally here!!

The car is leaving tomorrow (sold to a relative), meaning we will finally be a car-free household, after 7+ months of talking about it. I can't wait to see it go, along...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-10, 02:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,683
Posted By phillyskyline

Car-free as of tomorrow

Sorry, trying to post 2 things at once ;)

What I meant to post here is that we keep our heat at about 58-60 degrees during the winter. No heat? Couldn't do it here as the pipes (and pets!) would...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,160
Posted By phillyskyline

And off the trail too--I see tons of commuters...

And off the trail too--I see tons of commuters with no lights at all. WTF are you thinking? Just because cars have headlights and might see you doesn't mean anyone else (cyclists and peds included)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By phillyskyline

Raleigh Twenty photo

Just wanted to share this photo my partner took this morning on her commute to work on the R20. I love this bike! For a while I wondered if we should have dropped the cash we did buying/restoring...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,441
Posted By phillyskyline

My partner and I ran up several thousand dollars...

My partner and I ran up several thousand dollars in CC debt a couple of years ago, right after we bought our house. It was dumb, and I learned my lesson. Luckily, since the card had 0% interest for...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

I had a pleasant ride into Center City this...

I had a pleasant ride into Center City this morning. The temperature was perfect, no need for gloves, but I did wear a light fleece shirt.
Forum: Commuting
10-16-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,004
Posted By phillyskyline

I've been commuting through the "Badlands" of...

I've been commuting through the "Badlands" of North Philadelphia (where I work) for the past 2 years. I've never had a problem with anyone. I don't stop at stop signs/stop lights unless I...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-10, 05:33 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

A nice cool autumn morning--a little cold, even....

A nice cool autumn morning--a little cold, even. I only needed my gloves for the first few miles though. All was well until the last mile, when I got buzzed by a school bus on a narrow street. It...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-10, 07:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By phillyskyline

Most of the comments I get aren't compliments,...

Most of the comments I get aren't compliments, more like amazement. One coworker has said the following nearly every day the weather is bad (90+ degrees, rainy, very cold, windy, etc) for the past...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,872
Posted By phillyskyline

Check out the Trek Belleville mixte (WSD), which...

Check out the Trek Belleville mixte (WSD), which is not a traditional Dutch style but has most of the features you're looking for. I have the men's version and have really enjoyed it. The pricetag...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-27-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,222
Posted By phillyskyline

The guy from the LBS who was working on a fix for...

The guy from the LBS who was working on a fix for his 2008 Ute kickstand said he couldn't get it stable enough and is thinking about drilling into the frame to make it work. So...there goes that...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-10, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

Light rain this morning. I took the cargo bike...

Light rain this morning. I took the cargo bike since I had to carry some extra stuff and wanted the security of the disc brake. Smooth ride in. Saw a few other cyclists without any lights on their...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,136
Posted By phillyskyline

In the past two weeks, I've been doored and hit...

In the past two weeks, I've been doored and hit by a car--both while riding legally (and responsibly) in a bike lane. I am fine, thankfully, but things could have turned out differently.

Am I...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 11,555
Posted By phillyskyline

Yes, always.

Yes, always.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-20-10, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,222
Posted By phillyskyline

I'm glad you like your Ute so much. Congrats to...

I'm glad you like your Ute so much. Congrats to you.

I'm talking about 2 cases of canned beer that weigh maybe 50lbs combined. The bike tried to tip over with the two cases (even in size and...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,577
Posted By phillyskyline

My ride is almost exactly the same length as...

My ride is almost exactly the same length as yours. It takes me 35-40 minutes one way (through the city, I do stop at red lights) and I mostly ride a steel 3-speed, swapping it out with a folding...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 23,886
Posted By phillyskyline

I got a 3-speed (Trek Belleville) a month ago and...

I got a 3-speed (Trek Belleville) a month ago and commute 14 miles a day on it. I LOVE this bike.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4826590991_b04ec4caf9.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

I've had a lot of bad interactions with drivers...

I've had a lot of bad interactions with drivers this week. I had about 4 near accidents in 3 days of commuting (40ish miles). The worst part was that two of those incidents involved drivers who...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-19-10, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,222
Posted By phillyskyline

Wow, thanks for this super helpful comment. I...

Wow, thanks for this super helpful comment. I guess I and every person who bought this bike from the LBS (and the guy who works there and owns the '08 model) just don't have the "common sense" to...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-10, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,497
Posted By phillyskyline

I've noticed it's a bit darker in the morning, as...

I've noticed it's a bit darker in the morning, as well. I leave the house between 6:15-6:30 and this morning I turned on my front light for the first time in a few months.

This morning's ride was...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 981
Posted By phillyskyline

I'm definitely jealous of some of the idyllic...

I'm definitely jealous of some of the idyllic routes I read about on here. I don't mind the traffic part of my commute much, and I've got a narrow bike lane 2/3 of the way. I just wish I had better...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,661
Posted By phillyskyline

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4826590991_b04...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4826590991_b04ec4caf9_d.jpg

The nerdy gay guy who was into drama club and in all the school plays, but got away with it because he had good fashion sense and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-31-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,222
Posted By phillyskyline

OK, now that I've had the Ute for a while, the...

OK, now that I've had the Ute for a while, the kickstand is becoming a MAJOR issue. Because the 2008 model doesn't have a double kickstand, it is almost impossible to load/unload without the bike...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-10, 07:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,121
Posted By phillyskyline

There's TONS of glass where I ride, thus, tons of...

There's TONS of glass where I ride, thus, tons of flats. I went through a period when I got a flat 1-2 times a month, but then had a flat-free stretch for 4-5 months. Averaged out, I've gotten a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-31-10, 04:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,812
Posted By phillyskyline

Aaron, our Twenty has certainly gotten more miles...

Aaron, our Twenty has certainly gotten more miles on it since we replaced the awful stock seat. Now the bike is really a pleasure to ride. It's our beer run bike :) One of these days when we're...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-10, 04:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,919
Posted By phillyskyline

Thanks for the tip, grolby, good to know. The SA...

Thanks for the tip, grolby, good to know. The SA hub sometimes skips 2nd gear, so we need to get it checked out anyway.

crhilton, it is a pretty heavy bike and probably not the best choice for a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-30-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,812
Posted By phillyskyline

Sure. There are 6 bikes between 2 people, both...

Sure. There are 6 bikes between 2 people, both of us bike commute daily. We started with a folder (me) and fixie (girlfriend). They're both awesome bikes, but not so great when you need to stop at...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-30-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,812
Posted By phillyskyline

True. All of them except for one (the R20 is...

True. All of them except for one (the R20 is just for fun) actually serve a necessary purpose for us, due to the nature of our commutes/work, but that doesn't mean we couldn't have gotten cheaper...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-29-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,830
Posted By phillyskyline

For two adults, we shop once or twice a week,...

For two adults, we shop once or twice a week, plus a CSA pick-up for produce. Usually it's one big grocery trip, plus one quick "stock up" trip for the items we forgot or things we can use to...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-29-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,812
Posted By phillyskyline

Considering that our 6 bikes are worth...

Considering that our 6 bikes are worth considerably more than our crappy car, and that we've acquired 4 of those 6 bikes in the last six months, we haven't "saved" a dime in gas or maintenance yet. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,919
Posted By phillyskyline

I've had mine for a week now and managed to put...

I've had mine for a week now and managed to put about 60 miles on it so far (none in the rain just yet). It's an awesome bike! I absolutely love it and it was well worth the 2-month wait. I wrote...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,647
Posted By phillyskyline

Nice bike!! I took a look at the Ceres, but...

Nice bike!! I took a look at the Ceres, but ultimately decided to go with a more city/utility-oriented (and cheaper) bike. It's a sweet ride, though! I definitely want to hear how you like the...
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