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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,242
Posted By stormchaser

If you want to break the seized bolts loose, use...

If you want to break the seized bolts loose, use a product called PB Blaster from the auto parts place. While you're there pick up a container of anti-sieze compound which you apply to your bolts to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,338
Posted By stormchaser

The carbon bike appears to have the longer reach...

The carbon bike appears to have the longer reach brakes meaning you could go to a larger tire if you ride really rough stuff. Could also be easier to mount fenders if you choose to commute. I have...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-06-09, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,813
Posted By stormchaser

He could have replacement cost or Actual cash...

He could have replacement cost or Actual cash value
He would still be out the deductible
Forum: Living Car Free
10-16-09, 01:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
Posted By stormchaser

My uncle has an old pickup that everyone in the...

My uncle has an old pickup that everyone in the neighborhood uses when they need to. Everyone chips in for repairs and has access. It's like neighborhood car-share.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,056
Posted By stormchaser

I have stainless, my wife has stainless with a...

I have stainless, my wife has stainless with a cubic zircon tension set. Mine has very few marks on it, I only wear it if I take her out to dinner or something, can't stand to wear it. And no, she...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,869
Posted By stormchaser

How about dropping a purchase order for a new car...

How about dropping a purchase order for a new car on her desk?
Forum: Touring
09-10-09, 05:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,354
Posted By stormchaser

LHT available with 26" wheels in all frame sizes!...

LHT available with 26" wheels in all frame sizes! Good deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,311
Posted By stormchaser

Oh, pffft. I thought for a minute there you...

Oh, pffft.
I thought for a minute there you were talking about Lower Alabama.
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,620
Posted By stormchaser

Hmm, a 'new and improved' (which one is it?)...

Hmm, a 'new and improved' (which one is it?) double-butted Nashbar touring frame.
Can anyone tell us about the tire clearance, I have a vague recollection of there being an issue with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,437
Posted By stormchaser

With all that typing you could've already written...

With all that typing you could've already written the letter.
Forum: Touring
09-03-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,301
Posted By stormchaser

Well, positron I didn't say anything about...

Well, positron I didn't say anything about shooting back, now did I?
The implication is that the gang-bangers decided that they could shoot innocent people with impunity. Which, in the Disctrict...
Forum: Touring
09-03-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,301
Posted By stormchaser

What is it with BF and gun threads? I always...

What is it with BF and gun threads? I always LOL at the ignorance.

How is it that an inanimate object is going to cause trouble? The saying is true, guns don't kill people, people kill people. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-31-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,608
Posted By stormchaser

Thanks qmsdc15 for posting that; I did note...

Thanks qmsdc15 for posting that;
I did note that the Surly does offset back which would be good for the handling. Nitto makes one that does the same thing, they must be on to something.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-30-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,608
Posted By stormchaser

Thanks TSL for posting both of those, either one...

Thanks TSL for posting both of those, either one would be better than what I have.
One thing you mentioned is lowering the load making handling better; I am hoping someone will chime in with a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-29-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,608
Posted By stormchaser

Thank you, that's excellent, just what I had in...

Thank you, that's excellent, just what I had in mind.

The rearmost strut on my cheap Blackburn angles in instead of being in line with the other struts.
I can tell from the rear photo you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-29-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,608
Posted By stormchaser

The Rack Thread

OK I searched in vain so yes I'm posting a new thread on racks. Hopefully with your help we can get plenty of info in this thread.

Here is the issue I am having, I have a cheap rear rack that...
Forum: BMX
08-28-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By stormchaser

You keep pointing the camera at the ground. ...

You keep pointing the camera at the ground.
Maybe try a homemade steady-cam setup also.
Keep it up.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-27-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,114
Posted By stormchaser

I am looking at the Masi Special Commuter frame...

I am looking at the Masi Special Commuter frame as it has longer chainstays which, whether you want to argue about it or not, do make the bike track straighter. This frame also has provisions for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 48,573
Posted By stormchaser

Just wanted to say thanks for putting together...

Just wanted to say thanks for putting together the WT, I may order one next week depending on what my knee doc says. Also, when can you do a geared bike with tire clearance like the WT?

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,533
Posted By stormchaser

I would go for the Quick 3 which has a more...

I would go for the Quick 3 which has a more useful gear range.

You can add bar-ends and aerobars to the flat bars.
You can change the flat bar to a Jones bar (Titec H-bar) or Trekking bar (or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By stormchaser

It is a Shimano 8sp 105. I just took it for a...

It is a Shimano 8sp 105. I just took it for a short ride and it's like the upshift lever is not catching on whatever it is supposed to catch.. It downshifts OK.
In addition, the cassette is worn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By stormchaser

Rebuild 8sp Brifter?

Guys I am having issues with my brifter, can these be rebuilt?
Don't really have the desire to move to 9 or 10sp.
Thanks
Forum: Commuting
08-09-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,886
Posted By stormchaser

Porkponey: You need to read your state law, I...

Porkponey: You need to read your state law, I believe you are way off

nelson249: Please take you soap box back to Canada, as you may know, your government is busy giving away its sovereignty to...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-09-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,882
Posted By stormchaser

I am one of those poor folks that have to have a...

I am one of those poor folks that have to have a car for work. That is until I find a way to haul my computer, printer, 2 ladders and other items up to 300 mile a day.

However since I bought my...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-06-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,337
Posted By stormchaser

I know that Florida has a state law confirming...

I know that Florida has a state law confirming your right to have a clothesline. Seems the HOAs there are a pain.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-03-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,081
Posted By stormchaser

I travel for work & stay in hotels way too much. ...

I travel for work & stay in hotels way too much. I have plans to convert a stepvan to live in while I am deployed. A stepvan would give you the advantage of being unobtrusive in urban environments...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,316
Posted By stormchaser

Bringing the bike into a warm house at night will...

Bringing the bike into a warm house at night will promote condensation inside the tubing, leading to rust (assuming a steel frame). Best to store in a cold garage at night. Bring it in weekly to...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-02-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,740
Posted By stormchaser

Raw is good, I used to be a frugivore when I was...

Raw is good, I used to be a frugivore when I was younger. Then one day on a bike tour I was bonked & the only food to be found was a hamburger. Boy did I pay for that burger!
Forum: Living Car Free
04-02-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,740
Posted By stormchaser

I use my small $20 toaster oven for anything that...

I use my small $20 toaster oven for anything that will fit in it. It heats up faster, uses 1/2 the power, and the bit of wasted heat radiating out of the top I use to warm my plate(s).
Also do a...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-30-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,939
Posted By stormchaser

Congrats on your going carfree and improving your...

Congrats on your going carfree and improving your health.
If you get a chance you can go to the velodrome in Katy & they will lend a bike to give it a try. Also great place to go see some of the...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-26-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,603
Posted By stormchaser

I filled up my 1997 VW Passat TDI today, 49mpg...

I filled up my 1997 VW Passat TDI today, 49mpg again. 1992 diesel technology. When I use it as an SUV (4'x8' trailer) I still get a minimum of 36.

The EPA has made Diesel emission requirements...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-26-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By stormchaser

Masi Speciale Commuter anyone?

Have been looking for a new frame that fits me & offers better tire clearance & hor. drops. I found this Masi with 46.5cm chainstays, long-reach brakes on flat crown fork. It looks good, was...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-19-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,603
Posted By stormchaser

Problem is fuel taxes are not sufficient to...

Problem is fuel taxes are not sufficient to maintain roads & bridges. Starting to see more stories on infrastructure problems in the media. Many bridges around here not suitable for school buses to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,078
Posted By stormchaser

Hope you're OK. That is the front crumple...

Hope you're OK.

That is the front crumple zone. Federal regulations.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-09-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,293
Posted By stormchaser

Sorry for the double post

Sorry for the double post
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-09-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,293
Posted By stormchaser

Dahon has licensed this technology as well and...

Dahon has licensed this technology as well and sells a model called Tournado with long-reach calipers to fit 40mm tires.
I noticed that the Traveler's Check by Surly lists for $1075 while the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-08-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By stormchaser

We have a tandem, just sent our Burley Piccolo to...

We have a tandem, just sent our Burley Piccolo to my brother in Phoenix. You didn't say how strong a rider the 6yo is. If this is on neighborhood streets without hills, could he ride solo? I have...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-12-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,482
Posted By stormchaser

Ideally you could get one adult, prefferably...

Ideally you could get one adult, prefferably female from the kid's family or a well-known neighbor to ride with you. Of course as long as you are in the street, out in public view, you really should...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-11-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,415
Posted By stormchaser

When I was in China I saw these great little baby...

When I was in China I saw these great little baby seats that mount on the front of the toptube with the kiddo facing the rider. I would recommend tring this for a mounting position.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,052
Posted By stormchaser

If your overhead door has windows in the upper...

If your overhead door has windows in the upper panel, be sure to remove the release rope that dangles down from the track. The easiest way to gain access to a garage is punch out the glass, yank the...
Forum: Touring
11-06-07, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By stormchaser

TimothyF you rode right past my old place. I now...

TimothyF you rode right past my old place. I now live in town (Florence). There is quite a bit of traffic in Tupelo (too many exits, busy @ rush hour), and of course Jackson. The TN section is...
Forum: Touring
11-05-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,288
Posted By stormchaser

I am dying to get my hands on one. Note that you...

I am dying to get my hands on one. Note that you can also use the same hub on multiple bikes set up with their own shifter, eg. set up your touring bike, mountain, 'bent (lwb, swb, tadpole trike or...
Forum: Touring
11-05-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By stormchaser

I've done it. I actually used to live 5 miles...

I've done it. I actually used to live 5 miles from it & did a lot of riding on it. When I toured it I just picked up the official park service map & took off. The official map doesn't show...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,651
Posted By stormchaser

I can't add anything other than this; when I...

I can't add anything other than this; when I first saw the title of your thread I thought 'What manufacturer is naming their bike ********?'
Forum: Touring
11-02-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By stormchaser

And remember to deflate or the tire will work...

And remember to deflate or the tire will work against you!
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
Posted By stormchaser

Airzound!

Airzound!
Forum: Living Car Free
10-31-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,883
Posted By stormchaser

FYI: Zipcar & Flexcar to merge: ...

FYI: Zipcar & Flexcar to merge:

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/10/zipcar-and-flex.html#more
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-28-07, 07:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,658
Posted By stormchaser

I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I am about...

I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I am about to pony up for the Selle An-Atomica. Just wondering if any of you users have updates for us.

Thanks
Forum: Recumbent
10-24-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By stormchaser

As far as I know, no one builds a tad with 3- 26"...

As far as I know, no one builds a tad with 3- 26" wheels due to lateral forces exerted on the wheels. Smaller wheels are strong enough to handle these loads & therefore preffered. If you want to...
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