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Forum: Commuting
01-02-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,162
Posted By muu

I don't always keep my camera charged but for the...

I don't always keep my camera charged but for the most part it's on a prominent spot on my helmet. People hate being recorded (funny considering the number of security cameras and such all around...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-11-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,889
Posted By muu

I'm going to be doing it in 2 days, with an...

I'm going to be doing it in 2 days, with an overnight stay at Winlock in the gym. Would it be smart to bring a tent even though it's indoors?
Forum: Commuting
05-20-13, 02:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,513
Posted By muu

Police frequently do nothing about buzzing or...

Police frequently do nothing about buzzing or other dangerous behavior, as no damage was done. If we have flags out like this and cars come in contact, wouldn't that mean that the driver basically...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-13-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By muu

I was suggesting we go and try some, but she does...

I was suggesting we go and try some, but she does not like the idea of being that close to the pavement. A cruiser-style trike w/ 3 speeds may be the best I could get if a mtn bike doesn't pan out.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-06-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By muu

Thanks for the suggestions! If an upright bike's...

Thanks for the suggestions! If an upright bike's the best bet, I may just go ahead and start off by fixing up her old bike -- typical rusted & poorly stored cheap mtn bike (last I checked, it was...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-04-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By muu

learning to ride with multiple sclerosis

My girlfriend has MS. She's got some balance issues (stairs are apparently a little more difficult, and she needs to see where she's going) but otherwise, if she doesn't tell you she's got it you...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By muu

replace your 'small under-seat bag' with a...

replace your 'small under-seat bag' with a Carradice of your choice? Little difference in wind resistance or feel, and in fair weather even the little ones can carry tons if you bring a bungee net...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,478
Posted By muu

I've had a similar situation recently. Evasive...

I've had a similar situation recently. Evasive action made me lose control, and while I didn't get hit I did crash. Pulled a groin or tilted a pelvis (that's what the chiro says), and have been out...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-18-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,366
Posted By muu

I hurt my hip after I was run off the road a few...

I hurt my hip after I was run off the road a few weeks back. I've been driving since, but hurt the hip further when I was involved in a collision during the commute. Hindsight's 20/20 but I wouldnt...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,234
Posted By muu

whole milk, frozen berries, banana, ground flax...

whole milk, frozen berries, banana, ground flax seed and half a scoop of protein mixed into a morning smoothie. Also cook two eggs and stick that in a tupper for when I get to the office. I'd love...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 6,421
Posted By muu

Doesn't make it any different for me. 14mi each...

Doesn't make it any different for me. 14mi each way makes it a good workout every day (I'm struggling a bit now since I'm trying to pile on some running on top of it -- need to figure out a happy...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-11-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,104
Posted By muu

Google's saying automated cars could filter in to...

Google's saying automated cars could filter in to the consumer market within 3-5 years:
...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,127
Posted By muu

it's less that cycle commuting feels great, and...

it's less that cycle commuting feels great, and more that driving to work sucks. Yes, the occasional buzzing truck/redneck can dampen the ride, but I find myself getting much more frustrated when...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-31-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,745
Posted By muu

A flat tire when they least expect it puts them...

A flat tire when they least expect it puts them right square in Zombieville. Zombie Bike Shop owner is carrying the last patch kit on earth.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By muu

clearance showers pass boot covers I got a few...

clearance showers pass boot covers I got a few years ago have been one of the best cycling purchases I've ever made. Long as you put waterproof pants over them (otherwise water trickles down your...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By muu

Have you ridden 40, 50 miles before? There's...

Have you ridden 40, 50 miles before? There's probably more harm to wearing bike shorts for 3,4 hours at a time (constant warmth and exposure) vs letting it air out for a bit. If you're paranoid, use...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-13, 03:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,668
Posted By muu

I like my Cygolite Expilion 700. Lot better...

I like my Cygolite Expilion 700. Lot better spread than the older versions. The philips light looks interesting, but it won't work for me since I always put my light on the underside of the...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 849
Posted By muu

If texting brings down driver attentiveness down...

If texting brings down driver attentiveness down to drunk driving levels, it needs to be enforced at that same level and with similar punishment. It's the only real way people are going to stop...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,507
Posted By muu

Had a close one today. Rural 45mph road, lightly...

Had a close one today. Rural 45mph road, lightly traveled as it's adjacent to a more efficient one. Little to no shoulder. Two cars were coming towards me, and maybe when they're 100ft away the...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,921
Posted By muu

I sometimes listen to podcasts when I do extended...

I sometimes listen to podcasts when I do extended rides, audio books might be a bit too much.

Headphones at reasonable volumes shouldn't get in the way of hearing traffic, but I still suggest you...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,817
Posted By muu

Jamis support takes a while to respond (~2wks?)...

Jamis support takes a while to respond (~2wks?) but I've heard back from them the couple times I asked for support.
Forum: Commuting
01-18-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,956
Posted By muu

Got both the Road Master Blaster and the Road...

Got both the Road Master Blaster and the Road Morph G. The former takes time but works well even on road tires up to high PSI; Road Morph G is great for pumping tires to 60-70psi, I find it a little...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,962
Posted By muu

I'm doing a 28mi round trip commute. It's a...

I'm doing a 28mi round trip commute. It's a workout on the foul-weather bike; on my roadbike, it's a joyride in the morning and after work. I am finding it tough to do all 5 days of the week...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-13, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By muu

I like my zombie-barf green jacket for its...

I like my zombie-barf green jacket for its waterproofiness more than the HiVis aspect.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-10-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,569
Posted By muu

the best solution i've found w/ the port cover is...

the best solution i've found w/ the port cover is to not try in the first place. Have not had problems riding in the rain w/ the plug exposed. Obviously I'm taking chances there, but IMO you're...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,594
Posted By muu

Might as well use an airzound if you're going to...

Might as well use an airzound if you're going to use as much space as this rhino. I did throw $40 at this though:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2008278958/orp-smart-horn-smorn

A backup...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By muu

Can't say I ever saw cyclists when I lived in...

Can't say I ever saw cyclists when I lived in Memphis 2005-2009 (I started back up when I moved out). It's good to hear that they're trying to do something about the situation; it's crazy that an...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 717
Posted By muu

Dunno about those ski poles (might get in between...

Dunno about those ski poles (might get in between my spokes!) but I'll definitely check out the shoes. I've been looking for a replacement and the Hedgehog or whatever that was left at the NF outlet...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 717
Posted By muu

The one shoe purchase that I felt was worth the...

The one shoe purchase that I felt was worth the money was some goretex-lined waterproof trail runnings shoes from North Face. Grippy, dry and warm to fairly low temperatures convinced me to switch...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,493
Posted By muu

It was beautiful out and 22F. Three layers of...

It was beautiful out and 22F. Three layers of gloves, balclava and a wool sock got me into the office in one shape. Fingers still felt like they were falling off... might be time to put the Bar...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,507
Posted By muu

I don't have any better 'watch out for the cars'...

I don't have any better 'watch out for the cars' ones than those already posted, so here goes a goof on my side:

I had just finished a long climb (one of many...) on a randonneuring brevet. I was...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-20-12, 11:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,738
Posted By muu

agree 100% about the 'feel.' I have a Jamis...

agree 100% about the 'feel.' I have a Jamis Aurora (their touring model) and their low-end carbon road, the former "feels" much slower than the latter even on flats. I do wonder if it really just...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,773
Posted By muu

Had a genius nearly run me over after he ran a...

Had a genius nearly run me over after he ran a stop sign. Guess it's time to invest in an extra 350lumen of light.
Forum: Commuting
12-19-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By muu

It's unfortunate but something that most all of...

It's unfortunate but something that most all of us run into at one point or another. They don't know any better and with their attitude likely never will.

Never had a complaint when I had...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,840
Posted By muu

Orp actually looks like a reasonable device;...

Orp actually looks like a reasonable device; recently saw League of Bicyclists (or whatever they call themselves) retweet some giant horn that seeks to achieve the same thing, and my only thought on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,878
Posted By muu

2010 I got my first real road bike. 2011 I got...

2010 I got my first real road bike. 2011 I got my touring/foul weather. 2012 I got one of them Bike Fridays that I realized later I have no use for. Looking now for a decent junker to ride around...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,591
Posted By muu

What would you do to brifters to make it less...

What would you do to brifters to make it less appealing to steal? It's a prev-gen tiagra (4500), but it's still worth $100 for the pair.

Not too worried about the bike itself. It's got a nice...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,146
Posted By muu

Don't think clipless will help you much unless...

Don't think clipless will help you much unless you ride a TON of hills. And even then, not so much.

Better off getting premium flat pedals -- ergonomic pedals or something like MKS Lambdas. I...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-12, 01:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,062
Posted By muu

Being surprised by a high-speed vehicle's...

Being surprised by a high-speed vehicle's presence IMO is the biggest reason those roads "feel" dangerous. If you don't already use a mirror, figure out a way to install one (or two for best...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,703
Posted By muu

I haven't the best of luck with these guys... ...

I haven't the best of luck with these guys... They seem to go flat about as much as a standard roadbike tire (~every 100-200mi or so). They do seem to put up well against simple glass shards...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,528
Posted By muu

Are you still in Memphis? Lived down there...

Are you still in Memphis? Lived down there several years ago and I'd definitely be wary of doing too much riding during rush hour there. I lived near Collierville and drove ~14mi to the area...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,528
Posted By muu

not crazy. One of the reasons I moved to a...

not crazy.

One of the reasons I moved to a new job was that it had a 14mi commute (living in the town adjacent to workplace) instead of 4. I'm enjoying what I feel is now a proper workout.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,964
Posted By muu

the pearl izumi pro wxb's are ridiculously priced...

the pearl izumi pro wxb's are ridiculously priced but crazy effective. Picked up a clearance set of running jackets at the outlet last year for 80 bucks, and I found a cycling version for ~150 last...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,307
Posted By muu

I'm between moving to a new place, living with...

I'm between moving to a new place, living with parents for the time being while new duplex near work clears out at the end of the month. Forced into 40min car commute. Biggest thing I've observed...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-12, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,478
Posted By muu

Get a carradice bag and a Bagman from Wiggle. ...

Get a carradice bag and a Bagman from Wiggle. Also get one of those bungee nets. When you don't have a whole lot of stuff, just stuff in the bag; when things overfill, stuff as much as you can in...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,128
Posted By muu

Prior to an overnight ride I decided to add some...

Prior to an overnight ride I decided to add some red reflector tape onto my helmet. I like the black/red combination and judging by the flash it appears to be quite visible. This, pair of cygolites...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,283
Posted By muu

Hard days/easy days, same as any other sport. ...

Hard days/easy days, same as any other sport. Listen to your body, rest a couple extra days if you need it. Since you're not pounding your feet all the time cycling can feel deceptively easy over...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,902
Posted By muu

A new golf club is going to increase your...

A new golf club is going to increase your yardage, better headphone cables are going to elevate your listening experience to a new level, $700 HDMI cables are going to be superior to the monoprice...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,902
Posted By muu

I'm back to riding flat pedals, and if something...

I'm back to riding flat pedals, and if something starts bothering me in the legs I can make a very simple change: switch up the position of the foot. It's recommended that you change positions on...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-12, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,136
Posted By muu

The auroras are great, I ride a 2010. ...

The auroras are great, I ride a 2010. Unfortunately they've gone away from STI shifters and now use barend shifters... not bad if that's your thing, of course.
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