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Forum: Commuting
05-13-03, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By been_jammin

experiementing with tires for rough road surface

On one route option in my daily commute there is about a 1/2 mile of very rough asphalt. Part of it is just that crappy road construction where the crew lays down aggregate, then sprays tar on it...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,597
Posted By been_jammin

I've lived in Houston. There's no shame in NOT...

I've lived in Houston. There's no shame in NOT bike commuting there. You'll maintain a reasonably good life expectancy by staying off the city streets. Unfortunately, it seems even L.A. is more...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,944
Posted By been_jammin

For the best user experience, a convertible bike...

For the best user experience, a convertible bike must have 2 sets of wheels. You will quickly come to dread changing the rubber.

For your disk-equipped bike, I would stick with the same type of...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By been_jammin

My commuter is an old steel Trek MTB that I...

My commuter is an old steel Trek MTB that I bought at a pawn shop for $29. With my take-off parts from other projects and a new seat, grips and tires... I have a little more than $150 in it, tho it...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,589
Posted By been_jammin

The Bridgestone XO-1 is a forefather of the full...

The Bridgestone XO-1 is a forefather of the full custom Rivendell "longlow" and the more affordable off-the-shelf Atlantis. It's an all-rounder bike. Commute, trail, tour... using 26inch tires...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,589
Posted By been_jammin

For my MTB commuter, I'm not a fan of super...

For my MTB commuter, I'm not a fan of super skinny tires. I sometimes ride this bike in San Francisco and have come across rough sections of road/gutter.

I run Michelin slicks, with brown...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-03, 03:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,931
Posted By been_jammin

I've got it figured out for hands... for feet I...

I've got it figured out for hands... for feet I just wear cheap sweded leather Shimano MTB shoes. They ger marginally wet but don't tend to let it all the way thru. They don't breathe, either, so...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-03, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 964
Posted By been_jammin

The good: In the SF Bay Area we have these salt...

The good: In the SF Bay Area we have these salt water ponds some call salt flats. There'll be a levee that's used to hold the water in til it evaporates so the salt can be collected. I guess it...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-03, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By been_jammin

I admit that my Oyster Buckets look like their...

I admit that my Oyster Buckets look like their namesakes, they're a bit more fashionable than milk crates.

:beer:
Ben
Forum: Commuting
04-28-03, 05:17 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,306,746
Posted By been_jammin

I "went for it" last week: committed (to myself)...

I "went for it" last week: committed (to myself) to commute the whole week regardless of weather, etc. I guess I was inspired by an Earth Day celebration the preceeding weekend. In addition to...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-03, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By been_jammin

There are other, more common, causes for knee...

There are other, more common, causes for knee pain in cycling. Having the seat too low can cause pain in the front of the knee. Pushing too big of gears will do the same; new singlespeed riders...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-03, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By been_jammin

I second the recommendation for Oyster Buckets. ...

I second the recommendation for Oyster Buckets. I have a pair of the deluxe buckets and commute with them daily.

Yes, they look simple enough to build for yourself (and I may try making some for...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-03, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,586
Posted By been_jammin

There is a tradeoff to be aware of with any type...

There is a tradeoff to be aware of with any type of rim brakes: brake pad (what we call them here in the US) wear and thinning of the rims. Rims will eventually need to be replaced due to wear but...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-03, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By been_jammin

I do the following to ensure that I am not buying...

I do the following to ensure that I am not buying stolen goods, whenever buying used items like bikes:

Check the serial number for evidence of alteration (I mention this because of the ding "near"...
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