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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By jevidl

Look Pedal Recall

Hopefully this is the right place to post this... I figured it dealt with pedal failure so this was a good starting place. If there's a better place, please mods, by all means, move this thread!
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By jevidl

Sounds like you had a good ride, this is good!...

Sounds like you had a good ride, this is good! And yes, it is good that the wife cares enough to worry :)

I second taking the cell phone, it's convenient to be able to check in, as it were....
Forum: Great Lakes
04-11-08, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By jevidl

Gallup Park, at least in the afternoons and...

Gallup Park, at least in the afternoons and weekends, is very busy with lots pedestrian traffic. Even if I am going downtown from there I'll avoid it as much as possible, taking river road to Geddes...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-23-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,850
Posted By jevidl

I've not had a huge problem in either Ann Arbor...

I've not had a huge problem in either Ann Arbor or Ypsi, though today I was out by Rawsonville to go look at a couch and once I hit Rawsonville road.... honks and gestures. I am fairly comfortable in...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,259
Posted By jevidl

+1 clyde. was almost 240, now closer to 214 -...

+1 clyde. was almost 240, now closer to 214 - 220. Trying to bike commute more in earnest this summer... fifth work day in a row.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-07, 12:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,460
Posted By jevidl

Sorry to hear about your cager issues... A2...

Sorry to hear about your cager issues... A2 drivers usually aren't too terrible. Unfortunately, there's always an exception...

Get well soon!
Forum: Commuting
05-22-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By jevidl

My folks live up in Midland, that's a really nice...

My folks live up in Midland, that's a really nice path. After dealing with Gallup Park down here in Ann Arbor, I'm kind of kicking myself for not using the rail trail more :)
Forum: Commuting
05-22-07, 06:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,393
Posted By jevidl

I don't have the opprotunity to shower but I have...

I don't have the opprotunity to shower but I have never had a problem with odor. I remember reading that if you're clean when you start out, the sweat won't make you stink - it's the bacteria and...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-07, 10:33 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,805
Posted By jevidl

1. Fitness - needed to drop weight. 2. Guilt -...

1. Fitness - needed to drop weight.
2. Guilt - after reading some of the VLCC threads and the crap some people deal with, it's just too easy for me. :D
3. Food - I can eat more of what I want to...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,636
Posted By jevidl

If that is actually the tube (and my...

If that is actually the tube (and my understanding of the way cords work is correct), they almost *have* to be cut. I can't imagine a cut across half the tire not cutting the cords... Taking the cord...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,636
Posted By jevidl

Change it... save the tire to use for other...

Change it... save the tire to use for other things if you want, but I wouldn't trust it for riding on. If you can see the tube there's two major problems with riding on it.

1) more likely to get...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,946
Posted By jevidl

Inspiration strikes! It's not a milk crate, but...

Inspiration strikes! It's not a milk crate, but it was cheap and I have a cover. $7 for the zip ties and the sterelite container. I already had the rack lying around....

If it works well, I plan...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,345
Posted By jevidl

Google is letting users submit their own...

Google is letting users submit their own maps/routes now. (http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN0436837620070405?pageNumber=1)

While not an automatically generated route, this...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,747
Posted By jevidl

Awesome. I was just thinking "I wonder if I can...

Awesome. I was just thinking "I wonder if I can find a good link to the AB beef jerky... especially with the directions for the fan dehydrator!" Looks like someone beat me to the punch. :D

I need...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,747
Posted By jevidl

You can get several different models, but they...

You can get several different models, but they cost a bundle. Panasonic has a line of "Tough Books" that are quite durable, otherwise a quick Google for the terms hardened and laptop will offer quite...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-21-07, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,219
Posted By jevidl

I too have considered doing a similar ride - Ann...

I too have considered doing a similar ride - Ann Arbor to Chicago ride. Nice to know there's other crazy people. I was considering taking US12, but wasn't sure how to commence once I ran out of 12....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By jevidl

Clyde Commuter +1 The best idea is to just...

Clyde Commuter +1

The best idea is to just get out there and do it. Check out some of the tips in the commuting forum - they apply if you're 140 pounds or 240 pounds : )

Just give yourself...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,402
Posted By jevidl

$opinion++ I would really be in support of...

$opinion++

I would really be in support of UTC for everything... our Congress really made things miserable for IT by switching the dates.... I also have pondered why the rest of the world (outside...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-07, 07:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,477
Posted By jevidl

Wheels in Motion did a good job of tuning up my...

Wheels in Motion did a good job of tuning up my bike. Last year I decided to start riding again after not riding for several years, and didn't feel up to the task of maintenance on the bike. I took...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-06, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,468
Posted By jevidl

Just took a look at it, and it doesn't even have...

Just took a look at it, and it doesn't even have the street I live on. The data appears to be very dated. maps.google.com brings up my address just fine though.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By jevidl

Well done, many more miles than me! I'd be a...

Well done, many more miles than me! I'd be a member of the Very Short Commuters Club... I only have about 35 miles total this week. That was one of the things that inspired me to start commuting...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By jevidl

I'll try raising the handle bars, might even be...

I'll try raising the handle bars, might even be able to track down an allen wrench to do the job here at work. I'd prefer that to getting a new saddle... mine is nothing special, but not spending...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By jevidl

First week of commuting

I have just about finished my first week of bike commuting. I started a week ago, Friday, and have biked Monday through today. It's good stuff. I am fortunate to have a nice route, and the exercise...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,865
Posted By jevidl

I purchased some Forte City ST's from...

I purchased some Forte City ST's from PerformanceBike and just got them yesterday. I figured for the price it couldn't hurt. Rode the into work today and they were pretty nice. I haven't tried them...
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