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Forum: Commuting
02-12-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,032
Posted By kylecrispin

After adding fenders to my bike I really felt a...

After adding fenders to my bike I really felt a decrease in speed. I am almost always riding in pretty windy conditions though so maybe it has to do with the aerodynamics and not the weight so much?
Forum: Commuting
01-29-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,538
Posted By kylecrispin

50cm-62cm is a pretty big range in size. I think...

50cm-62cm is a pretty big range in size. I think you need to ride some bikes and figure out what size you need first. That being said the panasonic looks like a decent choice.
Forum: Commuting
01-14-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 13,736
Posted By kylecrispin

It shouldn't be funny (still) but it is! I'm...

It shouldn't be funny (still) but it is!

I'm sorry but that is the situation.
Forum: Commuting
01-12-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 13,736
Posted By kylecrispin

Ghost Bike My previous ride was Frankenbike...

Ghost Bike

My previous ride was Frankenbike (RIP...I hope whoever stole you took good care)
Forum: Commuting
01-11-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,267
Posted By kylecrispin

I wanted to get the albatross bars but changed my...

I wanted to get the albatross bars but changed my mind when I realized that every ride home was riding directly into the wind coming off the ocean. I need the drops even though I don't want them.
Forum: Commuting
12-01-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,743
Posted By kylecrispin

+1000 srsly.

+1000

srsly.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By kylecrispin

I get this argument if we are all riding in the...

I get this argument if we are all riding in the woods or something but do your really care about people having music in the city? There are a lot of mobile sound systems in SF and I love riding...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,126
Posted By kylecrispin

Just took the survey. Would not lock my bike...

Just took the survey. Would not lock my bike with that thing. If it was light enough I might use it to secure my wheels while the frame was locked via u-lock
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,884
Posted By kylecrispin

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is...

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 759
Posted By kylecrispin

That is a very interesting little table. I put...

That is a very interesting little table. I put ultra gatorskins on my bike before I realized hauling groceries etc was so easy w/ a nice set of panniers. I weigh 190 and regularly put 15-30 LBS of...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By kylecrispin

Here in San Francisco there are bike specific...

Here in San Francisco there are bike specific traffic signals in a few spots. The ones that are activated at the same time as a normal walk light seem superfluous but there is at least one that I...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,527
Posted By kylecrispin

I looked at both these and the Banjo Bros...

I looked at both these and the Banjo Bros waterproof Panniers. I ended up going with the waterproof panniers ($90 for the pair) because I found the saddlebags too narrow. I feel like I could fit...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,284
Posted By kylecrispin

I have an '08 complete crosscheck as well. ...

I have an '08 complete crosscheck as well. although I don't hate the brakes enough to replace them I do feel like they could be a lot better. Mine have so so stopping power and they are the loudest...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,284
Posted By kylecrispin

+1 on the B17. I would seriously think about...

+1 on the B17.

I would seriously think about what you will be using the rear rack to carry before you spend too much more $$. When I bought my cross check I was going crazy spending money (B17,...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 110,155
Posted By kylecrispin

If I am actually going to carry anything...

If I am actually going to carry anything substantial I always bring my panniers. For just tooling about I always keep a couple of bungees wrapped around the rack in case I pick something up.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By kylecrispin

MKS sylvan road pedals or MKS touring Pedals. ...

MKS sylvan road pedals or MKS touring Pedals. Beautiful, comfortable (for my feet and the shoes I wear), and the bearings are smoooooooth.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By kylecrispin

Order a Brooks and go get some Duct Tape to wrap...

Order a Brooks and go get some Duct Tape to wrap your mutilated current saddle with while you wait.
Forum: Commuting
07-13-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,611
Posted By kylecrispin

I used this pump at the bike shop and liked it so...

I used this pump at the bike shop and liked it so much I ordered two! One for my Bro's b-day and one for myself. The thing that sold me was I was able to do my tires (presta- about 50 psi too...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,742
Posted By kylecrispin

:lol: The color is officially "Beef Gravy"...

:lol:

The color is officially "Beef Gravy" ;)

I am oh so glad the LBS had a 2008 CC in Misty Mountain Gray:love:

and some other emoticons too:):thumb::p:(:crash::cry:

:twitchy:
Forum: Commuting
06-30-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,299
Posted By kylecrispin

I'll trade you my misty mountain grey 2008 50 cm...

I'll trade you my misty mountain grey 2008 50 cm cross check for it ;)

If it fits I think that will be a really nice bike for whatever you want to do.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,865
Posted By kylecrispin

If you have some extra drawer space in your...

If you have some extra drawer space in your cubicle you can use the cross spars (?) for hanging file folders. Just leave off (or better yet push to the front) the folders and hang your stuff over...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,065
Posted By kylecrispin

This is actually untrue. If you deposit a bad...

This is actually untrue. If you deposit a bad check into your account most Banks will charge you a fee for "uncollected funds" once they attempt to actually process the check.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-09, 12:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,367
Posted By kylecrispin

Oh and wearing anything under your bike shorts is...

Oh and wearing anything under your bike shorts is like wearing underwear under swimming trunks. It just doesn't make sense. In fact it makes less sense than underwear under swim trunks!
Forum: Commuting
06-24-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,367
Posted By kylecrispin

If I am not wearing bike shorts w/ a chamois I...

If I am not wearing bike shorts w/ a chamois I always wear a pair of these under my pants http://www.rei.com/product/694431

Awesome fabric keeps you cool, dry, and is antibacterial to boot! ...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,457
Posted By kylecrispin

The toughest folding bike ever

http://gizmodo.com/5295532/montague-paratrooper-tactical-folding-bike-can-survive-1000+foot-jumps
:eek: whoa!
Forum: Commuting
06-14-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By kylecrispin

BTW I did have a chance to look at the Banjo Bros...

BTW I did have a chance to look at the Banjo Bros Saddle Bag and found it way too narrow for my needs. Ok for commuting but would not be the best for groceries.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By kylecrispin

I have the Banjo Brothers' Waterproof panniers...

I have the Banjo Brothers' Waterproof panniers and love them. I also have a 15.4 in MBP:thumb: and love it!. I don't know that I would just throw the MBP into the cavernous maw of a totally open...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-09, 03:13 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,915
Posted By kylecrispin

http://www.banjobrothers.com/products/01110.php ...

http://www.banjobrothers.com/products/01110.php

I just picked up a pair of these at the LBS for $44.95 a piece. Very happy with them so far.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By kylecrispin

#1 That is what I bought for my new bike. Hands...

#1 That is what I bought for my new bike. Hands down the most comfortable saddle I have ever had and it is no where near broken in. Unfortunately it really does scream STEAL ME
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 11:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,714
Posted By kylecrispin

I used to do this at like 5:00 am when I worked a...

I used to do this at like 5:00 am when I worked a super early shift and it was wheeeeeee down market.:thumb:

Now I do it around 7:00 am and there is enough traffic (including busses you cannot...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,714
Posted By kylecrispin

http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=33151#

http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=33151#
Forum: Commuting
06-09-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By kylecrispin

I went to the actual booth at Maker Faire this...

I went to the actual booth at Maker Faire this year and they had some really cool stuff. For some reason the FMV they had going on the wheel was a bunch of strawberries raining down or falling...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,003
Posted By kylecrispin

Riding with one pannier

Hi all-

I completed the first leg of my first bike commute on the new bike this morning. It is about 7 mi (through Golden Gate Park and then down market st.). I ended up only bringing one rear...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By kylecrispin

That one cuts a little close to the bone. I live...

That one cuts a little close to the bone. I live in San Francisco where other people's urine is unfortunately ever present in public places :(
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By kylecrispin

It is a small crosscheck (50 CM).

It is a small crosscheck (50 CM).
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By kylecrispin

I was going to buy some fenders today but I...

I was going to buy some fenders today but I hesitated. At least at first I will be a fair weather commuter ( a lot of fair weather in sf most of the year) and I have already gone pretty crazy...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By kylecrispin

Cross Check Commutified

Went down to the LBS today and finished commutifying the new cross check with rear rack (cheapo sun tour that ended up fitting the best -no heel strike-) and some Waterproof panniers from banjo...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

Do you have a set of panniers that you put on...

Do you have a set of panniers that you put on your nice rack?

Also for everyone: Given the photo of my bike posted at the begining of this thread which Nice rack should I go for Black or Silver?...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

Yes I do! I was hoping that the nice folks here...

Yes I do! I was hoping that the nice folks here on BF would be able to suggest a sturdy versatile rack. I am kind of split on what type I want right now because I would like to be able to slap on...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-09, 03:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

After the saddle was swapped out the drop ratio...

After the saddle was swapped out the drop ratio did look a lot more severe. I wonder if the brooks has taller rails? At any rate I am no crazy aggressive in the drops rider ( I live in sf so the...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

Thank you. They only had some really dark "poo"...

Thank you. They only had some really dark "poo" brown tape in stock but the mechanic took the tape off of another bike on the floor and threw it on mine.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

I am 5'9" but have a long torso and short legs...

I am 5'9" but have a long torso and short legs (pants inseam is 30 in). I test rode both the 50 cm and 52 cm crosscheck and also had a professional fitting. Seems like the 50 cm fits me best. It...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

Nope. Last two bikes were downtube shifters. It...

Nope. Last two bikes were downtube shifters. It is funny that that is the first reply. I just got an e-mail from my brother that said "Bar end ****ters, huh?". Why do people hate on the bar end...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,112
Posted By kylecrispin

New Surly Cross Check

Hi All,

Long time lurker sometime commuter here. I am finally replacing my bike that got stolen (almost 2 years ago) with the new (2008 model) 50 cm Surly Cross Check you see below. Pretty much...
Forum: Northern California
05-11-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 821
Posted By kylecrispin

elohel :p

elohel :p
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-04-07, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By kylecrispin

Holy Interval Training Batman!

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/fashion/03Fitness.html?ex=1335844800&en=48386e6eb3181b11&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,243
Posted By kylecrispin

My primary (only) ride is a 1962 Legnano Gran...

My primary (only) ride is a 1962 Legnano Gran Premio.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,685
Posted By kylecrispin

+1 on the pitlocks. I Luv mine. Easy as pie to...

+1 on the pitlocks. I Luv mine. Easy as pie to install. Just don't forget your special key when you go out riding. You don't want to learn the hard way that your extra tube, pump, etc don't mean...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By kylecrispin

wow im from Madison. Born and raised. This post...

wow im from Madison. Born and raised. This post makes me a little (less) homesick :D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-30-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,036
Posted By kylecrispin

Olive oil. Garlic. Pepper.

Olive oil. Garlic. Pepper.
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