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Forum: Living Car Free
01-28-06, 02:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,770
Posted By jmbranum

As far as the technology issues go, there is a...

As far as the technology issues go, there is a broad range of diversity. Amish and conservative Mennonites are super-strict, but base their decisions on the judgment of the community as a whole, with...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-28-06, 02:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,770
Posted By jmbranum

Actually the Amish have won those court fights....

Actually the Amish have won those court fights. The US Supreme court has ruled that a state can't enforce a law that requires education past the 8th grade, which I think is wonderful. My pastor (I'm...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 03:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,328
Posted By jmbranum

I listen to my mp3 player sometimes if I'm in the...

I listen to my mp3 player sometimes if I'm in the mood for it, but most of the time I want to hear the ambient sounds around me. Lots of the time I ride through old neighborhoods with lots of birds,...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-06, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 805
Posted By jmbranum

On night riding, I feel pretty safe but I have a...

On night riding, I feel pretty safe but I have a white LED headlight (pretty good sized one), 2 red LED taillights, a giant red reflector attached to my back basket, and a green LED attached to my...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-06, 03:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,884
Posted By jmbranum

I have Schwinn Sierra hybrid that I use for...

I have Schwinn Sierra hybrid that I use for commuting. I got it at a LBS for $350 (it was marked down from $550), but with accessories (rack, mirror, lighting, air pump, etc.) it cost around $500.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-06, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,973
Posted By jmbranum

It looks very similiar. The shape of the back is...

It looks very similiar. The shape of the back is a bit different, but the "hinge" part, and the seat and handlebar quick releases are identical (the seat and handlebars are different, but I'm...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-06, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By jmbranum

I used to live in Austin and definitely recommend...

I used to live in Austin and definitely recommend the older neighborhoods closer in as being bicycle friendly. And... for commuting for your wife, it is not bad driving eastward to Smithville (mostly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-05, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,973
Posted By jmbranum

I bought a Graziella (single speed Italian...

I bought a Graziella (single speed Italian folding bike built from the 1960's-1980's) on Ebay for $50. It is lots of fun to ride and easy fold and unfold, but the single gear really wears me out and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-05, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By jmbranum

I have a Graziella (bought it on Ebay) but it is...

I have a Graziella (bought it on Ebay) but it is only a single bike.

Here's a picture of it: www.jmbzine.com/graphics/bicycles/sm-dec2005-graziella1.jpg
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By jmbranum

I think that has to be the funniest thing I've...

I think that has to be the funniest thing I've read on here before. :-)
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 12:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,013
Posted By jmbranum

Just wanted to echo what others have said about...

Just wanted to echo what others have said about hybrids. They are great bikes for commuting as far I'm concerned.

I ride one (a Schwinn Sierra... a bargain at $350 at the LBS) and really enjoy it....
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,918
Posted By jmbranum

Gorgeous weather here in OKC (high in the 60's...

Gorgeous weather here in OKC (high in the 60's F). Today's ride went well until a few blocks from home when I got chased by 3 stray dogs. I didn't see them in the dark until I was right up on them (I...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 11:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,846
Posted By jmbranum

A good number of people do not lock their bikes...

A good number of people do not lock their bikes here in Oklahoma City (but it's different in Stillwater and Norman, OK both college towns with lots of bike thieves).

I always lock my bike, but if...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-05, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,661
Posted By jmbranum

Sorry I didn't do the pictures right. Here it is...

Sorry I didn't do the pictures right. Here it is again...

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/bike111505-1.jpg
http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/bike111505-2.jpg ...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,661
Posted By jmbranum

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/111505-1.jpg ...

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/111505-1.jpg

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/111505-2.jpg

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/111505-3.jpg

http://www.jmbzine.com/graphics/111505-4.jpg
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Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,572
Posted By jmbranum

If your tools will fit, I would just attach a...

If your tools will fit, I would just attach a milk crate to back rack on a bicycle. This is what I use for cargo and I can carry a surprising amount of cargo in it, particularly if you have a bunge...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-05, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By jmbranum

I bought a laptop backpack at the computer store....

I bought a laptop backpack at the computer store. It is army green and is made by Targus. It cost I think around $40, which is more than I wanted to spend but I'm glad now I got it as it keeps my...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-30-05, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,451
Posted By jmbranum

once a week, to visit a friend who lives further...

once a week, to visit a friend who lives further than I can ride easily (for now, I hope to get in better shape over time)
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 06:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,037
Posted By jmbranum

At least once or twice a week I have someone honk...

At least once or twice a week I have someone honk at me from behind when there is plenty of room to pass (I guess they are just honking because I'm making full use of my lane... I don't ride on the...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-29-05, 11:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,780
Posted By jmbranum

Does anybody have any ideas on how I could adapt...

Does anybody have any ideas on how I could adapt this for use as a bike trailer...

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=153730-37741-DC0001&lpage=none

or this one...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,579
Posted By jmbranum

No one will believe me but midtown-Oklahoma City...

No one will believe me but midtown-Oklahoma City (between I-40 & I-44/NW Expressway) is very bike friendly IF you are a vehicular cyclist. There very few bike lanes, but there are lots through...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-29-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,780
Posted By jmbranum

You can carry a LOT more than you think. My guess...

You can carry a LOT more than you think. My guess is about 800 pounds if you have really sturdy trailer

Here's a picture of me from a few years ago riding a trailer-type pedi-cab in Austin, TX......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-05, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,171
Posted By jmbranum

In Austin they require pedicab drivers to have...

In Austin they require pedicab drivers to have licenses, but the test is pretty easy. Just a short written test (half on traffic rules and half on the city's main attractions and where they were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-05, 05:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,120
Posted By jmbranum

I never got popped, but Westlake, Texas (a yuppie...

I never got popped, but Westlake, Texas (a yuppie suburb of Austin) is notorious for writing tickets to cyclists.

Austin itself is pretty laid back (particularly since they got ride of the helmet...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,918
Posted By jmbranum

Yesterday was a great ride in OKC. The morning...

Yesterday was a great ride in OKC. The morning commute was super-nice weather (not too hot) and fast after I ran a couple of errands.

In the afternoon I rode a few miles to a local brewpub and a...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By jmbranum

Unless the lane is super-wide, I say take the...

Unless the lane is super-wide, I say take the whole thing. I don't know why this is, but folks will give you a good 3-5 feet of clearance if you occupy the whole lane, but will almost clip you if you...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,059
Posted By jmbranum

the most weight I've ever carried by bike: about...

the most weight I've ever carried by bike: about 800 pounds (4 hefty passengers or 6 skinny passengers on a pedicab)

But I could only do this on level ground. I couldn't do more than about 600...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By jmbranum

Recently... grocery shopping, going to the post...

Recently... grocery shopping, going to the post office to pick up a package, heading to the park, running other errands

A few years ago... I used to be a pedicab driver in Austin, TX. On a...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By jmbranum

I know Austin somtimes makes it on to the lists...

I know Austin somtimes makes it on to the lists because of its many bike paths, but I have to say that I enjoy commuting in Oklahoma City much more. OKC has some hills but not nearly so many as...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,918
Posted By jmbranum

great trip today but too dang hot here in OKC

great trip today but too dang hot here in OKC
Forum: Commuting
02-25-05, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,661
Posted By jmbranum

Here's my commuter. The bike is an old Schwinn...

Here's my commuter. The bike is an old Schwinn which in a previous life was used to pull a pedicab trailer in Austin in 2001 (here's a picture of it from back then......
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