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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-09-18, 02:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Spire

Thanks for the info but do you have and...

Thanks for the info but do you have and information on the question asked?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-08-18, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Spire

It is a carbon seatpost that came with the bike...

It is a carbon seatpost that came with the bike whose length matches the seat tube exactly (they are one on top of each inside the tube). There is certainly not the ability to move it out a few...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-08-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Spire

Better to err on the side of too high and too low?

I had a bike custom made a few years back and a profession fitter recommended that I lower the saddle a centimeter or so. The reason why I'm hesitatant is because the seat post would have to be cut...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-28-17, 04:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,251
Posted By Spire

That's great!! Now he just needs to make the...

That's great!! Now he just needs to make the stickers bigger!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-17, 03:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,251
Posted By Spire

The "Stop a *****bag" series have a lot of videos...

The "Stop a *****bag" series have a lot of videos as they stop Russian drivers. I particularly like it when a driver pisses them off and they just cover the windscreen with huge stickers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-17, 03:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By Spire

That sounds pretty fair, let me add an...

That sounds pretty fair, let me add an explanation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-17, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By Spire

New Strava Based website - Sporra

Over the last few months I've made the Sporra (https://www.sporra.net) website which motivates users to ride with a variety of different goals. I'm trying to get it off the ground, I'd be really...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-17, 02:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,308
Posted By Spire

Yeah, this video has been around for a long time,...

Yeah, this video has been around for a long time, makes me giggle every time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-17, 02:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,413
Posted By Spire

Never ceases to amaze me that people would just...

Never ceases to amaze me that people would just so brazenly assault somebody who had done nothing to them...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,893
Posted By Spire

How is "falling asleep" a defense? Or for that...

How is "falling asleep" a defense? Or for that matter, "I didn't drink any alcohol".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By Spire

Good video to illustrate the point. While legally...

Good video to illustrate the point. While legally completely the drivers fault, being legally right while seriously injured still isn't good.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By Spire

Here in Japan, this specific situation comes up...

Here in Japan, this specific situation comes up on the traffic tests. It is generally accepted that motorbikes and bicycles will ride up the side of traffic and cars have to look out as they will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,660
Posted By Spire

Does Tire Colour matter? (from a technical standpoint)

I was chatting a with a friend of mine and he was claiming that black tires are better than the equivalent model of coloured tire. (He was specifically referring to the continental Grand Prix 4000)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-11, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,016
Posted By Spire

Good work! Looks like you found a nice ride with...

Good work! Looks like you found a nice ride with plenty of beautiful scenery!
Forum: Commuting
11-29-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,379
Posted By Spire

Flashing or not. A poorly positioned light can be...

Flashing or not. A poorly positioned light can be just terrible at those approaching from the opposite direction
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,413
Posted By Spire

+1!

+1!
Forum: Commuting
11-29-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,571
Posted By Spire

Here in Japan (and I assume in other places in...

Here in Japan (and I assume in other places in the world) they pay people to sit at intersections and count vehicules as they go by. Cars, pedestrians, cyclists get counted. Figures could be based on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,688
Posted By Spire

I refuse to ride with friends without a helmet. ...

I refuse to ride with friends without a helmet.

I would never be able to live with myself if I caused them to fall and hurt their head.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-07-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Posted By Spire

My condolences. I hope that driver never...

My condolences.

I hope that driver never gets to drive another vehicle again, ever. They obviously can't be trusted to use it in a responsible manner.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-07-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,893
Posted By Spire

"car fled the scene" What kind of people are...

"car fled the scene"

What kind of people are these? Crunch over a person leaving them injured on the street. I sure hope that underground parking lot has cameras.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,616
Posted By Spire

It depends how far you are back. Even at 10m back...

It depends how far you are back. Even at 10m back you can still get a decent pull. I find I am high enough up to be able to see completely over smaller vehicles and can often see through the back and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,044
Posted By Spire

I was thinking of asking the same question! Looks...

I was thinking of asking the same question! Looks like we got some answers. I'll have to give them a try too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,277
Posted By Spire

Cool idea, too bad its only for US addresses...

Cool idea, too bad its only for US addresses though.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By Spire

Because its an affiliate link. Isn't posting...

Because its an affiliate link. Isn't posting links like this against forum policy?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By Spire

Cold weather gear and a good group of friends!

Cold weather gear and a good group of friends!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,585
Posted By Spire

I find the compression stuff really does work for...

I find the compression stuff really does work for recovery, there is a huge difference when I wear it overnight.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,739
Posted By Spire

If you dislike them so much, why ride in them?

If you dislike them so much, why ride in them?
Forum: Asia
09-26-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,740
Posted By Spire

I'm not sure if I can go in October (its the...

I'm not sure if I can go in October (its the first weekend after my exams, I think I want to get out of town)
I might be able to head out in November.

How good is the turnout, usually?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Spire

Its nice to hear of GOOD stories from customer...

Its nice to hear of GOOD stories from customer service!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By Spire

I have the same saddle rack and smaller bag for...

I have the same saddle rack and smaller bag for my roadbike. They work really well and are surprisingly light.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,949
Posted By Spire

Seems to be it depends on what gearing you are...

Seems to be it depends on what gearing you are using as you go up the hill and riding style as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By Spire

No worries! I'm glad to help.

No worries! I'm glad to help.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By Spire

I should think so. Of course, I would double...

I should think so. Of course, I would double check with a bikeshop just to be sure that they have something in stock that will fit.

I don't know what sort of weight you would be able to get on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By Spire

I looked at the photo and there appear to be...

I looked at the photo and there appear to be screws near the rear brakes. Can you check in that area too?
Forum: Commuting
09-22-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Posted By Spire

I doubt you look like that while driving 60kph on...

I doubt you look like that while driving 60kph on a 8-lane road.

The reason why I say this is because many recumbents, including the one I saw on this commute appeared to be entirely below the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By Spire

I don't know that model in detail but are their...

I don't know that model in detail but are their screws in the frame near the rear wheel?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,371
Posted By Spire

Wow, I think that sums it up rather well!

Wow, I think that sums it up rather well!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,590
Posted By Spire

To be honest, I don't think either of you were...

To be honest, I don't think either of you were particularly courteous.
Forum: Commuting
09-21-10, 06:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Posted By Spire

The reason why I figured they were dangerous is...

The reason why I figured they were dangerous is because they seem to be below the level to which automobile drivers usually look for obstacles. That's about it.
Forum: Asia
09-21-10, 04:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,740
Posted By Spire

I'm in the west suburbs too! (Fuchu)

I'm in the west suburbs too! (Fuchu)
Forum: Commuting
09-21-10, 02:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By Spire

You could get cycling shoes. Most of them dry out...

You could get cycling shoes. Most of them dry out pretty quickly.

Do you not have a locker at UNI (its pretty standard to have on here in NA)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 02:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,691
Posted By Spire

Putting silliness aside. I don't really know...

Putting silliness aside.

I don't really know your fitness level or the roads but lets say it was level terrain with no stops. If you had a roadbike and were relatively fit you should be able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 02:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,175
Posted By Spire

And it will allow others to spam heavily!:D

And it will allow others to spam heavily!:D
Forum: Commuting
09-20-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Posted By Spire

Commuting on a recumbent

As I commuted in this morning I saw a guy riding a recumbent along a road with pretty heavy traffic.

I don't know if he was new at it, but it just didn't seem that steady as it was going along...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,175
Posted By Spire

I didn't even know that BF had been bought away...

I didn't even know that BF had been bought away from the founders...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,114
Posted By Spire

That was exactly what I thought when I decided to...

That was exactly what I thought when I decided to make the site. I was checking streetview or aerial shots to see what a road was like. It really doesn't get much traffic yet due to the small amount...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,752
Posted By Spire

I had a tire stored for a couple years and put in...

I had a tire stored for a couple years and put in on the bike over the weekend, it was harder to get on the rim, seemed a bit less stretchy (not that it would have had a lot to begin with) and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,219
Posted By Spire

At 6"0 and a 31" waist myeslf I usually have...

At 6"0 and a 31" waist myeslf I usually have little trouble finding stuff that fits me. Infact I bought one pair of bib shorts that were too loose over the shoulders and am going to have to stitch an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,371
Posted By Spire

I have an LBS near my house but I really dislike...

I have an LBS near my house but I really dislike the owner (its a one-man operation). He must be the least talkative bikeshop owner I have ever met. I either do stuff myself or I go to a big place...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,114
Posted By Spire

I've been working on my own Google maps cyclist...

I've been working on my own Google maps cyclist resource that i am trying to get off the ground. http://www.cyclistsroadmap.com

The principle is that instead of entering routes and rating routes...
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