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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-06, 09:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By fastedddie

Want your spouse to ride with you?

I've read several posts were your significant does not share your enthusiasm for biking. I've had the same problem. Either my wife does not want to ride at all or she does not want to keep up when...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,368
Posted By fastedddie

Locks only key honest people honest!

Locks only key honest people honest!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-05, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By fastedddie

Road bar conversion advice

I have a Trek FX7700 that I would like to replace the flat bar with a rod (drop) bar. The bike has V-brakes with separate brake levers and trigger shifters. Can these be slid around and mounted on...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-17-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By fastedddie

We have a special needs daughter. We got her one...

We have a special needs daughter. We got her one of these and she loves it!
http://www.sunbicycles.com/03/html_04/recumbents/ez3_sx.html
Forum: Commuting
05-19-05, 08:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,352
Posted By fastedddie

My preference is a good gripping platfrom pedal...

My preference is a good gripping platfrom pedal with a pair of "casual" biking shoe like Lakes fro everyday riding. My roadie, whick I consider my "Corvette", is clipless whick I love but my...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-05, 07:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,397
Posted By fastedddie

Sorry, I was unable to vote in this poll aslo. I...

Sorry, I was unable to vote in this poll aslo. I vote aye to the "all of the above" choice. I know this is not good for me but I'm addicted. I have at least 3 cups before mounting my trusty steed to...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-05, 07:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,533
Posted By fastedddie

Ahhh, hand signals. Anyone else here remember...

Ahhh, hand signals. Anyone else here remember when these were taught in drivers ed?
Forum: Commuting
05-08-05, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,187
Posted By fastedddie

Drop bars just offer a larger choice of...

Drop bars just offer a larger choice of hand/riding positions allowing a rider to change positions during a ride. Much like we readjust our position to remain comfortable as we sit an watch a movie.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-05, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By fastedddie

My advice is: Leave early, take your time, and...

My advice is:
Leave early, take your time, and enjoy the ride. Bike commuting is not just about saving money or gas. That is secondary to me. The most important reason I commute is just to slow down...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,168
Posted By fastedddie

My dad, whom I found out to be a very smart man...

My dad, whom I found out to be a very smart man as I grew older, always said. Doing something a diffrent way does not save money, you just spend less. I have a milage spread sheet that I also keep...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-05, 08:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By fastedddie

I like Insport 8 panel "Liquidcell" bike shorts....

I like Insport 8 panel "Liquidcell" bike shorts. Not too expensive. I have 5 pairs so I can wear clean pair every day. Very importatnt. I weight 200 lbs. and don't care what I look like cause I never...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-09-05, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By fastedddie

We have a Reese 4 bike rack that also has a ball...

We have a Reese 4 bike rack that also has a ball for towing. We have a 6 person popup and it works OK for us. Just make sure you do not exceed it's load limit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-05, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By fastedddie

Reread the first paragragh very carefully. These...

Reread the first paragragh very carefully. These instrauctins are take to take and record measurements on a bike already setup for a rider. That way they can the replicated to set up other bikes for...
Forum: Touring
03-25-05, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,459
Posted By fastedddie

Try using 2 "Space bars" mounted downward off of...

Try using 2 "Space bars" mounted downward off of the aero bars. Mount your handlebar bag on those.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-05, 09:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,936
Posted By fastedddie

Protect yourself and the rest of the world. You...

Protect yourself and the rest of the world. You do not know what you're dealing with. Ship it to me immediately. I am experienced with this phenomenon and will place it in a location where it can not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-05, 10:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,457
Posted By fastedddie

Sorry. I think yelling and flipping of someone...

Sorry. I think yelling and flipping of someone only can escalate the incident to another level. I ride very defensively and I don't take any chances getting injured. Right or wrong, cars always win....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-05, 02:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,334
Posted By fastedddie

I've always wanted somthing like this for the...

I've always wanted somthing like this for the bumper of my car or on a t-shirt.

If you're in a hurry,
You're behind the wrong person.
Forum: Commuting
01-01-05, 12:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,311
Posted By fastedddie

3175 miles this year.

3175 miles this year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-04, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By fastedddie

Pesta tubes

I made a mistake and bought tubes with Pesta valves. Is there any problem using them on a rims drilled for Schraders? I kinda want to stay with them for 2 reasons. 1. To get back on the road 2. Just...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-04, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,284
Posted By fastedddie

Usually have both too. Did not have time after...

Usually have both too. Did not have time after Monday to get a spare tube and the tube was punctured not only thru road side once but many times on the rim side. The patten of the holes was much...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-04, 09:23 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,284
Posted By fastedddie

Was not one of my better nights. 2nd flat this...

Was not one of my better nights. 2nd flat this week. Sunday I decided to patch my extra tube that has had a hole in it since July. I think this jinxed me. Monday night I noticed I had a flat before I...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-04, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,284
Posted By fastedddie

First day of snow! It was a great ride home...

First day of snow! It was a great ride home tonite. 33 degress, 32 mph N. wind W/42 mph gust and wet heavy snow. Roads were slushy but not slick. I had a blast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-04, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By fastedddie

V Braks to Cantis

I have a Trek 720 that has V-brakes. I'm thinking about putting drop bars on it with Sora Brake/Shifters. My question is can cantilever type brakes replace the V-brakes easily?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-04, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By fastedddie

Crankarm torque

I've got a creak that driveing me crazy. One thing I'd like to do is remove the crank arms and retorque them. I have Derore Hollowtek arms that mount on a square bottom bracket. What should I torque...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-04, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 849
Posted By fastedddie

I'm with ALoner. It's not about the speed, it's...

I'm with ALoner. It's not about the speed, it's about the spin.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-05-04, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,648
Posted By fastedddie

No More Fogging Goggles

I tried many options. Sun glasses, shop goggles with lots of holes for ventilation and ski goggles. They all fogged up. Was shopping at our Meijer store, which is similar to Walmart, in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-03, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,694
Posted By fastedddie

Try this: ...

Try this:
http://www.panix.com/~jbarrm/cycal/cycal.30f.html
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-03, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By fastedddie

The brandname is Prospirit. They have a round red...

The brandname is Prospirit. They have a round red sticky tag on the outside that states "Windproof".
Forum: Commuting
12-07-03, 03:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,194
Posted By fastedddie

A little over 3400 so far. Hoping for a couple...

A little over 3400 so far. Hoping for a couple hundred more.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-03, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By fastedddie

Windproof Fleece

Just thought I'd let everyone know about a good deal. I found Windproof fleece at Target. Top and bottoms costing 29.95 ea. I road 6 miles with them on Friday. Conditions were 32 Degrees, 8 mph wind,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-03, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,422
Posted By fastedddie

White gas (coleman lantern fuel) is very volitale.

White gas (coleman lantern fuel) is very volitale.
Forum: Commuting
03-10-03, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By fastedddie

Check out the "Space Grip" at...

Check out the "Space Grip" at http://www.minoura.jp/acc-e.html. See the inset. I think this would work for what you want to do. My local LBS stocks 'em.
Forum: Touring
02-17-03, 10:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,427
Posted By fastedddie

Mid June GITAP 2003. 7 days 445 miles around...

Mid June GITAP 2003. 7 days 445 miles around Northern Illinois. This is the first oragnized GITAP ride and my first ever. I'm thinking about adding 2 or 3 days, before and after, riding the 120 miles...
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