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Forum: Commuting
06-30-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,493
Posted By RyanJL

All else being equal, a heavier bike takes more...

All else being equal, a heavier bike takes more energy to move from one point to another.

Perhaps the difference is merely mental and you unconsciously pushed yourself harder on your "lesser"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,606
Posted By RyanJL

I don't want to be one of "those guys," and I...

I don't want to be one of "those guys," and I know the program well enough having used it professionally for around 10 years before I changed careers, but that really looks photoshopped.

I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,429
Posted By RyanJL

Your reliance on the absence of anecdotal...

Your reliance on the absence of anecdotal evidence of the method's failure as proof of its infallibility is a false contrapositive.

The method (a) is not in wide use, and (b) has obvious flaws...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,429
Posted By RyanJL

But your analysis isn't real world. I only...

But your analysis isn't real world. I only rarely see a bike not locked up with a U-Lock through the frame anymore.

So, as I stated earlier, on the same rack, you will have several bikes locked...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,606
Posted By RyanJL

This comment belongs in this thread. Sheer...

This comment belongs in this thread.

Sheer blasphemy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,136
Posted By RyanJL

Nah. But just for future reference, you can...

Nah.

But just for future reference, you can go through that site and see all sorts of parts and know immediately what they are.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,136
Posted By RyanJL

It says right to the left what wheels those are.

It says right to the left what wheels those are.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,429
Posted By RyanJL

Your little strategy in this thread is quite cute...

Your little strategy in this thread is quite cute but it is majorly flawed.

Do I know of an instance where the Sheldon method has failed? No.

But do I know of an instance where any lock...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By RyanJL

Not sure what the policy here is, but I have both...

Not sure what the policy here is, but I have both a new wheelset and a new set of tires on eBay right now, both with no reserve, and both are currently going for dirt cheap.

So check ebay.
Forum: Commuting
06-27-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,429
Posted By RyanJL

After reading this entire thread, I have to agree...

After reading this entire thread, I have to agree with smasha.

Appearances matter more than actual security. Let me say that another way: if your bike looks like it's going to be less of a PITA...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,200
Posted By RyanJL

6' 5"

6' 5"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,200
Posted By RyanJL

Rode up to Old Town Alexandria and around today. ...

Rode up to Old Town Alexandria and around today. Beautiful day for a 20-miler, and a great start to my last week in the DC area.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/5870743072_3ea2659d06_b.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,692
Posted By RyanJL

Why have a bike at all? Why not just walk? Or...

Why have a bike at all? Why not just walk? Or drive? Take the bus? The train?

Maybe when you answer those questions, you'll know the answer to yours.

Or, maybe you prefer a full-on carbon...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,692
Posted By RyanJL

I go through phases with sandwich places such as...

I go through phases with sandwich places such as these. I will eat at one exclusively, and if someone so much as mentions another, it won't sound appetizing to me at all. But then one day, I'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

Actually, if Mavic did have a patent for this...

Actually, if Mavic did have a patent for this design, it could have covered a wide variety of sizes. It just depends on how it was worded and if the patent office thought it was narrow enough to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

The Sun actually looks similar to some older...

The Sun actually looks similar to some older Mavic rims, such as these classic SSC's:

207709
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-11, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,798
Posted By RyanJL

Instead of a paywall, he needed to sell...

Instead of a paywall, he needed to sell advertising. Make someone sit through a 30 second ad before the video starts.

His name doesn't really mean anything to me. I was searching for some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,056
Posted By RyanJL

There have been other threads on here recently...

There have been other threads on here recently that have raved about them, but I am very happy with what I got. I had thought about building my own, but velomine had priced mine low enough that I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

Good to know. I still sometimes see fools...

Good to know. I still sometimes see fools listing things for a "buy it now" of $5 with a $200 shipping cost. Guess the joke's on them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

That seems high to me, too. eBay sellers like to...

That seems high to me, too. eBay sellers like to overcharge for shipping because (a) the "buy it now" price looks lower, and (b) eBay doesn't take a percentage out of the shipping cost.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 625
Posted By RyanJL

What is the terrain like? Flat or hilly?

What is the terrain like? Flat or hilly?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,930
Posted By RyanJL

Probably. I have a feeling it's a switch that...

Probably. I have a feeling it's a switch that cannot be turned off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

No one is.

No one is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,602
Posted By RyanJL

The fact that there is a thread inquiring if...

The fact that there is a thread inquiring if Mavic rims are any good makes me weep a little.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,930
Posted By RyanJL

You were the one recommending she polish her...

You were the one recommending she polish her stuff, but the irony of my personal opinion upsetting you enough to defend yourself by asserting you were only stating your own personal opinion is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,930
Posted By RyanJL

Not all Campy parts were polished from the...

Not all Campy parts were polished from the factory. In fact, the contrasting finishes on a single Campy component is part of its inherent beauty.

But, go ahead. Polish everything. Make it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,692
Posted By RyanJL

Not sure if the delivery drivers are classified...

Not sure if the delivery drivers are classified as independent contractors or not.

If so, JJ may be absolved of any liability (depending on the laws of the state).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,491
Posted By RyanJL

Those look to be made of Hondaskin.

Those look to be made of Hondaskin.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,601
Posted By RyanJL

That sure is a nice picture of a bike you have...

That sure is a nice picture of a bike you have there.

But none of what you have said addresses the long-term implications of grease as a chain lubricant. Striknein's argument is that race teams...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-22-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,877
Posted By RyanJL

In my opinion, the answer is to carry bikes that...

In my opinion, the answer is to carry bikes that other places don't have.

I'm spending 6 weeks of my summer working at an internship in the DC area. Brought my mountain bike, knowing I wanted to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 629
Posted By RyanJL

207499

207499
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,414
Posted By RyanJL

Fashion and form over comfort and functionality. ...

Fashion and form over comfort and functionality.

See also: super tight jeans. They're like a cheap hotel: no ball room.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 49,483
Posted By RyanJL

Nikon D90. This was last weekend's Clarendon Cup...

Nikon D90. This was last weekend's Clarendon Cup in Arlington, VA.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/5834988708_a5472a2420_b.jpg
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,369
Posted By RyanJL

I won't lie. The "Scrappy" query is a standard...

I won't lie. The "Scrappy" query is a standard line I give if someone ever says, "Any questions?"

This response was the best I have ever heard. Everyone else who has ever attempted an answer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,574
Posted By RyanJL

In most states, if a driver is involved in an...

In most states, if a driver is involved in an accident and that driver is legally intoxicated, that driver assumes the fault for the accident. It doesn't matter if any of the bicyclists were...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,369
Posted By RyanJL

Carleton, 2nd post ever question: Why is it...

Carleton, 2nd post ever question:

Why is it that Scrappy can talk whereas Scooby cannot?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By RyanJL

Other than a freewheel, your other concern is...

Other than a freewheel, your other concern is stopping yourself. Are your fork and frame drilled for brakes?

Or, in the alternate, do you own any parachutes or do you have giant...
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