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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-11-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 526
Posted By mmonce

Hey All, I just started commuting today...

Hey All,

I just started commuting today again after too long of a break.

4/11: 220 lbs
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-23-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,831
Posted By mmonce

I bought a Big Dummy this year due to the '09...

I bought a Big Dummy this year due to the '09 sale. I was toying around with the idea to build it myself, however opted to buy the complete bike. I figured I would drive myself nuts trying to pick...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,854
Posted By mmonce

Fox in ATL

Ridin' into work at 6am on Northside Drive within the 285 perimeter I saw a fox. It was only 5 yards ahead of me and didn't spook because I was on the quiet fixed gear. It finally saw my light and...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By mmonce

I had one earlier, however sold it. ...

I had one earlier, however sold it.
Advantages: Well-made, durable fabric & zippers, extremely large.
Disadvantages: too bulky to carry off bike, large pockets limited organization.

I perfer...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,036
Posted By mmonce

Please see the link below. I did a nice review...

Please see the link below. I did a nice review awhile back.

http://spokesandbeans.wordpress.com/2007/02/25/trek-520-commuter-beauty/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By mmonce

Electra is a great company with excellent...

Electra is a great company with excellent customer service. They have replaced a frame that had a minor crack after the warranty expired.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,407
Posted By mmonce

Who Killed the Electric Car?

If you are environmentally conscious, you should see the movie “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

Half-way through the film, I realized that the oil industry (not technology) must be dictating our low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By mmonce

Tom Bihn Empire Builder. Read about it on my...

Tom Bihn Empire Builder. Read about it on my website.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-07, 08:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,234
Posted By mmonce

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_xilo6U2jYg

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_xilo6U2jYg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,234
Posted By mmonce

Yes, it is a Huffy Scram, and yes it involves...

Yes, it is a Huffy Scram, and yes it involves training wheels. I plan on posting a video this weekend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,234
Posted By mmonce

True

No lying here. Yes it involves training wheels. No it isn't a coaster brake. He can pedal backwards for 5-10 feet and does so when he bumps into a corner or something. I can't even skid nor pedal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,234
Posted By mmonce

My 3-year old son rides a fixed gear.

I purchased this bike for 3 year old son on last Black Thursday for $30. I was unaware at the time it was a fixie. As I assembled it, I noticed the “No Brakes” decal. I thought this could either be a...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,493
Posted By mmonce

Review of the 2005 Lemond Fillmore in commuting attire.

When I purchased this steed from Outback bikes (Atlanta), it was not really commuting worthy (30 miles round-trip, 195-lb rider, rain/snow/shine, full change of clothes) The Fillmore skeleton is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By mmonce

My Favorite New Bike Shop.

Black Sheep Cycles in Charlotte, NC.

With 200 miles separating this Fixed-Gear heaven from my home, I had to wait….and I hate waiting. After four months, and the alignment of their shop hours and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,995
Posted By mmonce

bdinger is right about the wheels. I have a 520...

bdinger is right about the wheels. I have a 520 and love it. Read more about my review at the link below.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-07, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,144
Posted By mmonce

Favorite Riding Bud, the Mtn. Biking Dog

Sometimes it is difficult to coordinate work, family, in general free time with fellow buds to ride with. Everyone has a lot of responsibilities. Everyone except for your Favorite Riding Bud.........
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-25-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By mmonce

Who you ride with verses where or what you ride.

Boone, NC was always this magical riding place I have never been. Magical because of this is where Lance Armstrong decided to ride again after cancer. Magical because it is Western North Carolina. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Posted By mmonce

Buy it, buy it, buy it.

Buy it, buy it, buy it.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Posted By mmonce

Fixed Gear Commuting

Excited about the flat terrain here in Raleigh/Durham NC, I flipped the Lemond hub 180 degrees (Fixed Cog) to find out what all the fascination and fuss was with “riding fixed”. Which follows the...
Forum: Southeast
04-19-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 7,782
Posted By mmonce

Raleigh to Durham commuter here. Justmoved from...

Raleigh to Durham commuter here. Justmoved from horrible Atlanta, love the commuting in the Triangle.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By mmonce

Drive part way and bike the rest.

Drive part way and bike the rest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,856
Posted By mmonce

http://www.shaundeller.com/Hats/hats.htm ...

http://www.shaundeller.com/Hats/hats.htm

Just bought one and love it.
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-11-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,540
Posted By mmonce

Go with a Chariot Carrier - specifically the...

Go with a Chariot Carrier - specifically the Cougar model. We have used ours as a daily stroller for 3 years. As a trailer we have been mtn. biking, road cycling and running errands. I have hauled...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By mmonce

Check out the Trek 520

See my website for my review of the Trek 520. Retail is $1100 so you could add the accessories necessary for your commute.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,921
Posted By mmonce

5. Riding past a 24-hour gym at 5:30am and...

5. Riding past a 24-hour gym at 5:30am and looking at folks exercising on treadmills.
6. Looking at $/gallon fuel prices.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-07, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By mmonce

Bicycle Commuter Act *2007*

Georgia Bikes http://www.GeorgiaBikes.org sent me the following message:



The League Of American Bicyclists (LAB) has updated their website and their Congressional contact application on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

Yes, triple butted steel.

Yes, triple butted steel.
Forum: Commuting
03-16-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,187
Posted By mmonce

I was able to sneak between the rain clouds. One...

I was able to sneak between the rain clouds. One hour commute and no rain. Not too sure if I will be that lucky riding back home though.

http://spokesandbeans.wordpress.com/
Forum: Commuting
03-16-07, 07:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,115
Posted By mmonce

Poncho or Rain Jacket?

What is your preference and why?
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 08:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,647
Posted By mmonce

520

Read my review of my 520. Going on three years old and my fav. ride.

http://spokesandbeans.wordpress.com/
Forum: Commuting
03-08-07, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By mmonce

Time

I used to commute with an Electra Street Rod, 26" wheels with wide Continental tires, 7-speed internal hub. She was a hoss (heavy & slow), however comfortable. That was when my commute was 16 miles...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-03-07, 04:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,593
Posted By mmonce

What 'bout a Trek 520?

See the link below for my review of the Trek 520. I have owned mine for several years and she is built like a tank, never left me stranded. I use mine for commuting and towing a Chariot kid's...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-06, 01:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,578
Posted By mmonce

Yeah, no bike racks at Atlanta Starbucks

Atlanta just opened it's 100th store, and I have yet to find one with a bike rack. Communist, I tell you, communist.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 11:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,889
Posted By mmonce

Best thing about a triple is smoking doubles up a...

Best thing about a triple is smoking doubles up a mtn. towing a 20-lb trailer with a 30-lb child.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-06, 11:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,097
Posted By mmonce

I have become afraid to ride in Atlanta.

I have become afraid to ride in Atlanta.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-06, 11:39 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,687
Posted By mmonce

B.17 Advantages - Comfortable, Retro ...

B.17
Advantages - Comfortable, Retro
Disadvantages - Heavy, constantly have to cover with any possibility of rain. Wet Brooks saddle = no ridin'
Forum: Commuting
08-04-06, 02:14 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,187
Posted By mmonce

Hard and hot. Rode the Fillmore single-speed...

Hard and hot. Rode the Fillmore single-speed 17.5 hilly-miles in 110% humidity, 90 degree and with 5 hours of sleep. Carried change of clothes, office crap, new Krypo 8.4-lb chain, U-lock. I am...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-06, 02:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,528
Posted By mmonce

Just bought an '05 for $825. Yes, that is...

Just bought an '05 for $825. Yes, that is expensive for a SS/Fixed, however, the ride quality is priceless.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-06, 06:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,231
Posted By mmonce

17.5 hilly miles. Average time is one hour 10...

17.5 hilly miles. Average time is one hour 10 minutes +/-. 2 to 3 times per week. Ride my single speed for one commute.

Goals are to beat the one-hour mark, and ride the single speed every day.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

A road bike would have been boring. I would have...

A road bike would have been boring. I would have down-shifted like all the others as soon as a climb started.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-06, 01:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

Yes, it is either double or triple butted steel. ...

Yes, it is either double or triple butted steel. My first real mtn. bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

18T freewheel.

18T freewheel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

Yeah maybe, maybe not. I climbed up Wolfpen last...

Yeah maybe, maybe not. I climbed up Wolfpen last year pullling my son via Chariot trailer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,818
Posted By mmonce

Single speed riding with stinkin' roadies.

This past weekend, I was invited to ride with some friends north of Atlanta (semi-hilly). Since I didn't have to haul my 30-lb, 2-year old son, I decided to take the new Lemond Fillmore out for a...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-06, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,788
Posted By mmonce

I don't need another bike either, however: n +...

I don't need another bike either, however:
n + 1 = the proper # of bikes we need
n = the # of bike you currently have.
Forum: Touring
07-05-06, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,048
Posted By mmonce

The main reason I use toe clips is no special...

The main reason I use toe clips is no special shoes are required. I commute in my work dress shoes and therefore have less to carry, less to coordinate. On the weekends for easy rides, I wear...
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