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Forum: Commuting
08-12-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,624
Posted By CXT

Really? Sweet! I used to subscribe to Bicycling...

Really? Sweet! I used to subscribe to Bicycling but got tired of the same $10k+ carbon fiber road bikes, bland reviews, hipsters, best socks non-sense in every magazine. Sounds like they have finally...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 12,474
Posted By CXT

Wow! You are exactly what the author of the...

Wow! You are exactly what the author of the article is referencing but it's funny that you can't see it.

I can summarize the original author's article in this short simple sentence:
If you are...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,915
Posted By CXT

Huh? How low of a pressure did you go? Steel...

Huh? How low of a pressure did you go?

Steel bike + Big Apples @ 35 psi = 1970's Cadillac Level Ride Quality

I agree handling does take a hit compared to skinnier tires but the trade off for a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,832
Posted By CXT

A 350w motor, 60 pounds, and its a single speed...

A 350w motor, 60 pounds, and its a single speed fat bike!?!?! What idiot spec'ed this thing? I hope roadside assistance is included for the poor souls that can't pedal it home after the battery dies.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,283
Posted By CXT

I own a fat bike and love it but it makes a...

I own a fat bike and love it but it makes a horrible commuter. My studded skinny tire mountain bike owns the fat bike in 2-3 inches or compacted snow. The fat bike excels in deeper snow that compacts...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,069
Posted By CXT

<---- West of Chicago I convert my Surly LHT...

<---- West of Chicago

I convert my Surly LHT from dropbar to flat bar in the winter because I find biking over lose snow much easier on a flat bar. Best purchase I made last year was Schwalbe...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,126
Posted By CXT

Do anyone have this program setup at their...

Do anyone have this program setup at their company?

I brought this up at my place of work a couple years ago and the HR department wanted nothing to do with it. It sounds great, but was difficult...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,998
Posted By CXT

Very nice look bike sculptingman! Really stealth...

Very nice look bike sculptingman! Really stealth looking.


I could never understand why so many people shun ebikes. They make perfect sense for commuting.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,249
Posted By CXT

I learned that studded winter tires are worth...

I learned that studded winter tires are worth every penny.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,886
Posted By CXT

Ah! There is your problem. At Purdue the frat...

Ah! There is your problem. At Purdue the frat boys come out and cover the streets in rose petals for bikers wearing helmets.

http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/nice/images/Boiler%20up%20logo.jpg'
...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By CXT

I've found I use the same pressures on the Big...

I've found I use the same pressures on the Big Bens (2.15"), that I did with the Big Apples (2.35").

35 front, 40-42'ish rear.
Forum: Commuting
03-05-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,978
Posted By CXT

Look into the Thudbuster LT and ST. It may eat up...

Look into the Thudbuster LT and ST. It may eat up a lot of your budget but depending on which model you choose, it will smooth everything out on just about any bike, especially the LT.
Forum: Commuting
03-05-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,978
Posted By CXT

Definitely would NOT recommend a fat bike if your...

Definitely would NOT recommend a fat bike if your only reason is back comfort. I own a Pugsley, and while I love riding it in the snow and on trails - I despise riding it to work. It's ridiculously...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,020
Posted By CXT

Riding in the winter if my favorite time to...

Riding in the winter if my favorite time to commute. It sucks because the commute is longer due to the studded tires and extra weight of all the cold weather gear, but its ridiculously peaceful...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,445
Posted By CXT

Same. I use 26x1.75" Schwalbe Marathon Winters...

Same. I use 26x1.75" Schwalbe Marathon Winters and they work fantastic on ice, shallow snow, and tarmac with not a lot of rolling resistance. I was caught the other day riding home in pretty deep...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,639
Posted By CXT

Have you seen the Bafang mid-drive 350/500/750...

Have you seen the Bafang mid-drive 350/500/750 models? Extremely compact package and really stealth. The 750Watt model is an absolute BEAST. Adapts to any bike with a 68mm BB. Takes about 10 minutes...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-13, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,092
Posted By CXT

Without a key and without the charger? You sure...

Without a key and without the charger? You sure it wasn't stolen?


1) What would I do to try to revive the battery? I gather that just recharging it to full might not be a good idea...
At the...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,014
Posted By CXT

REI Stratos 2.0 Basically a copy of the...

REI Stratos 2.0

Basically a copy of the Showers Pass but cheaper. Got mine for $150 w/coupon. Been using it 3 weeks now. Completely waterproof, pit zips, breathable (although not as breathable as...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By CXT

I bought a pair of $3 wal-mart safety/target...

I bought a pair of $3 wal-mart safety/target glasses. The kind that wraps around your face. Using those in the 35-10F range without issue. As long as I keep the sides tight to my face, no wind gets...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By CXT

Rode in sick this morning. Sinus congestion, sore...

Rode in sick this morning. Sinus congestion, sore throat, flu-like symptoms. Felt horrible when I woke up at 4:30 but felt pretty good on the ride in. I was a wreck on the ride home. Going to NyQuil...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,878
Posted By CXT

Saddle. I've discovered the hard way that...

Saddle.

I've discovered the hard way that the saddle is the most important thing. Get a good saddle and you don't even need any padding in your bike shorts. With a pair of compression shorts, a...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,815
Posted By CXT

I use a Drift Ghost HD mounted on the fork,...

I use a Drift Ghost HD mounted on the fork, handlebars, chainstay, and helmet. I'm big on getting different angles and editing them together later. Makes for a more interesting video. Key advantages...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,163
Posted By CXT

I always use sunscreen but have been using these...

I always use sunscreen but have been using these for the past two years and they help cut down how much I have to use.

http://www.rei.com/product/828585/pearl-izumi-sun-sleeve-arm-warmers
Forum: Commuting
05-23-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,349
Posted By CXT

I had it in my mind that I wanted to try and...

I had it in my mind that I wanted to try and shave time off my commute so I converted my LHT to lightweight 26" wheels, 25x1.75 Travel Contacts, compact double, 11-28 rear cassette, and Specialized...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-13, 04:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,349
Posted By CXT

Ohh yeah! Thats why I love mine! All valid...

Ohh yeah! Thats why I love mine!

All valid points though. Perhaps since you set out to build the ultimate bike with a lot of influence on what others thought was good the expectations may have...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,369
Posted By CXT

All my bike shorts have some level of padding in...

All my bike shorts have some level of padding in them, so I used the same bike shorts on my LHT when I got a Brooks B17. For months I could never get comfortable. I could not seem to sit right on my...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,424
Posted By CXT

I've got bikes with 26x2.35 and 700x40 and 700x23...

I've got bikes with 26x2.35 and 700x40 and 700x23 and I prefer the 26x2.35 tires for commuting. The acceleration is horrible because they weigh a lot, but once I get them spun up it's like a rolling...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,345
Posted By CXT

I have the exact same schedule :thumb:

I have the exact same schedule :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,652
Posted By CXT

Yep. Years ago, I used to flip the bird...

Yep.

Years ago, I used to flip the bird until a guy almost ran me off the road in retaliation. Car VS Bike = Not good. I've learned my lesson and just ignore it - it's hard, but not worth it. Do...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,299
Posted By CXT

+1 Those are my tire of choice when my LHT...

+1

Those are my tire of choice when my LHT is doing commuter duty. I run the 26x1.75 flavor and they are awesome.
Forum: Commuting
03-17-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,801
Posted By CXT

Cars get flats too. You can get attacked walking...

Cars get flats too. You can get attacked walking down the street. At least where I live, driving in your car is probably more dangerous than riding a bike. People here are EXTREMELY aggressive...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,066
Posted By CXT

Primary commuter has Bontrager Race Lite hard...

Primary commuter has Bontrager Race Lite hard case tires. In the beginning I got 1 flat about every 2 months @ 60-70 psi. Flats were a result of mainly glass and staples. I go through a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
02-17-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,617
Posted By CXT

Ahhh, I remember going from a mountain bike frame...

Ahhh, I remember going from a mountain bike frame for years to a road bike frame. I went through similar struggles with lower back pain and knee pain. The fit on a road bike is much MUCH more...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,115
Posted By CXT

I run 2.35" BA's on my Surly LHT. This bike is...

I run 2.35" BA's on my Surly LHT. This bike is used for commuting and touring, so it's loaded about 99% of the time I ride it. The rolling mass is nice on flats and downhill but can be a bear on...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,414
Posted By CXT

Do you honestly believe that padding zeros on a...

Do you honestly believe that padding zeros on a CAN bus of this nature with the limited channel count is going to have a detrimental effect on the bus traffic? You cannot be serious. This is a bike....
Forum: Commuting
06-03-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,414
Posted By CXT

Ohh, dont worry I read the website. Any...

Ohh, dont worry I read the website.

Any company that develops their own control algorithm/software/etc and calls it proprietary is not going to give away the secret sauce without an ironclad...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,414
Posted By CXT

A Bionx 350 kit is $1300 to $1600 depending on...

A Bionx 350 kit is $1300 to $1600 depending on the battery. My experience with the Bionx system has been the opposite. I tried a Crystalyte build (high torque, expensive) and a kit from Amped bikes...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Posted By CXT

.... and it's $200 :eek: Kick ass lock...

.... and it's $200 :eek:

Kick ass lock though.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Posted By CXT

I'm a fan of the Abus 685 Chain. I prefer chains...

I'm a fan of the Abus 685 Chain. I prefer chains over cables - but that is just me. Weight is 1.5 lbs and can be wrapped around just about any part of your bike or put in a large pocket. I wrap mine...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,576
Posted By CXT

I see you are also considering getting a Jamis...

I see you are also considering getting a Jamis Coda. I test rode one of those and that is a sweet steel bike. I'm not a fan of the Elite/Comp carbon fork because I cant fit fat tires on it, but all...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,656
Posted By CXT

I use the Bontrager City Commuter...

I use the Bontrager City Commuter (http://bontrager.com/model/07726), which is similar to this TimBuk2 Tandem and the reason you dislike them is why I love them. Since they are both connected, once I...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,181
Posted By CXT

I run 26 x 2.35 Big Apples on the commuter and...

I run 26 x 2.35 Big Apples on the commuter and they made me a believer in the balloon tires. They roll great and I can barrel down the road and go over everything - Potholes, cracks, curbs,etc and...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,318
Posted By CXT

<- 11% body fat. Currently wearing Harley...

<- 11% body fat. Currently wearing Harley Davidson T-shirt, done RAGBRAI the past 4 years, regularly race on CF road bike, mountain bike on the weekends, drives a rusty Ford Mustang when not riding a...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,318
Posted By CXT

electric bike? Badass! Its about time...

electric bike? Badass!

Its about time Specialized got in this game but their price point is insane. I do like the idea that they are challenging the 20 MPH legal limit. Hopefully they will drum up...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,922
Posted By CXT

I second this. The Topeak Explorer Disc is a very...

I second this. The Topeak Explorer Disc is a very good rack. I have one on my mountain bike - very sturdy and the MTX track system works well. I think it was around $40.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,920
Posted By CXT

I have a short route in the morning that 'would'...

I have a short route in the morning that 'would' have a lot of traffic, but I leave at 5:30 in the morning so it's barely any cars. I take a longer, safer route the way home to avoid traffic.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-12, 08:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,713
Posted By CXT

Same here. Love those rear flashers.

Same here. Love those rear flashers.
Forum: Commuting
03-19-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,996
Posted By CXT

Eh, kinda of pricey for what you get (is it...

Eh, kinda of pricey for what you get (is it really $70?). I like the fact that it has a lot of information on one screen and the screen is rather large. Backlighting on cycle computers is kind of...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,704
Posted By CXT

Agreed. I don't commute to work to save money or...

Agreed. I don't commute to work to save money or to be green. I do it because I like riding my bike.
Forum: Commuting
03-13-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By CXT

Do you find that the light output is comparable...

Do you find that the light output is comparable to your Magicshine? I'd really like to get rid of the Magicshine battery brick.
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