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12-23-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,206
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Lucky for me, I have access to both good public...

Lucky for me, I have access to both good public transportation and people willing to give me rides in an emergency. My co-workers offer me rides all the time, especially in inclement weather like the...
12-23-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,492
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Gee, that's sure funny, ILTB! I'm technically a...

Gee, that's sure funny, ILTB! I'm technically a Millenial (born in 1984), and I did not become car-free until after I moved out of my parents' house! I left my car (that I paid with my own money) at...
12-23-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,492
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Born in 1984 and scored a 65. Guess I'm not...

Born in 1984 and scored a 65.

Guess I'm not as Millenial as I thought. Even though I was born in the early Millenial years :D
12-21-14, 08:36 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,206
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I know what you mean. It sucks. Feels like a lot...

I know what you mean. It sucks. Feels like a lot of missed opportunities when you don't have your preferred ride with ya :(

When I first moved to San Francisco, I left the rest of my bikes back...
12-21-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,725
Posted By fat_bike_nut

+2 on rain capes Up until last week, I was...

+2 on rain capes

Up until last week, I was going with a rain jacket. The rain cape works so much better than the jacket for keeping my upper-body dry. It does indeed do worse when it comes to...
12-21-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,331
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Car-Free Living Highlights for me in 2014: ...

Car-Free Living Highlights for me in 2014:

-Only took the bus to work ONCE :) Otherwise, I rode my bikes to work the entire time (3 different bikes; one of them got sold off in April)

-Began to...
12-21-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,557
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Ditto :)

Ditto :)
Forum: Touring
07-17-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,799
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Well, if you're not a fan of 26" wheels, get the...

Well, if you're not a fan of 26" wheels, get the Vaya. I currently own a 54cm size LHT (cantilever version from 2010 before Surly released the disc brake version), and it rides just fine. I test rode...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,583
Posted By fat_bike_nut

That does sound pretty bizarre. I do occasionally...

That does sound pretty bizarre. I do occasionally flip out like she did, but only if I get a close pass. Like close enough to touch elbows with the person passing me. People rarely say OYL over where...
06-28-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,703
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Hey, I do that too! My co-workers still throw...

Hey, I do that too! My co-workers still throw them away, even after I point out the "2nd Chance" thing to them. Oh well, more free chances for me to win stuff from the California Lottery without...
06-26-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,587
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Hi Roody, I remember when I introduced...

Hi Roody,

I remember when I introduced myself to the Carfree forum a while back, you asked me about how I deal with hills since...well, you all know where I live now :p

One thing I've noticed...
06-22-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Congratulations webhappy! I did my very...

Congratulations webhappy!

I did my very first ride up to Mt. Diablo just last Saturday, though I went up North Gate Road instead of South Gate Road from the Walnut Creek BART station.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,759
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I live in a city with a very high rate of bike...

I live in a city with a very high rate of bike theft. So...

My main lock is the Kryptonite New York Standard U-Lock. I used to use a Kryptonite New York Fuggedaboutit mini U-lock, but the regular...
06-16-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,064
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Ha, that is me! Nice catch, DiabloScott.

Ha, that is me! Nice catch, DiabloScott.
06-15-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,921
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I weigh around 215 lbs. and I also routinely...

I weigh around 215 lbs. and I also routinely carry 20+ lbs. of tools/clothes/food/etc. XT hubs came with the stock wheels on my 2010 Surly Long Haul Trucker. After some minor adjustment to the spoke...
06-15-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,064
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I reached the North Gate Road entrance to the...

I reached the North Gate Road entrance to the park at 8:12 A.M. I reached the summit at around 10:46 A.M. I don't remember exactly when I started my descent, but I reached the park's North Gate Road...
06-15-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,879
Posted By fat_bike_nut

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7qcwo9et7mpemd7/AADmRiL...

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7qcwo9et7mpemd7/AADmRiLQp2lwuR5rvNo0yU_7a

Here's the view of San Francisco from the top of Twin Peaks (Twin Peaks (San Francisco) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
06-15-14, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,064
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Thanks, I'll check 'em out if I have the time!

Thanks, I'll check 'em out if I have the time!
06-15-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,064
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Mt. Diablo Cyclists are Awesome!

Hey Northern CA people,

I haven't posted on Bikeforums in a while, but I wanted to swing by and say that the cyclists on Mt. Diablo are some of the nicest and most encouraging that I have ever had...
07-23-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 966
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Definitely way different. The quiet and...

Definitely way different. The quiet and abandoned-appearing areas that I roll through on my bike at 3:00 A.M. become centers of activity when I come back in the afternoon. I like that there are much...
06-30-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,962
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Hey, I've visited most of these places and...

Hey, I've visited most of these places and currently live in # 2 . I also mostly agree based on my subjective personal experiences when visiting these cities, except for Los Angeles. I'm surprised...
06-23-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,673
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Dahon.Steve, I didn't think about combining a...

Dahon.Steve, I didn't think about combining a taxi with a folding bike. That's actually a pretty good idea for those times when public transit + bike isn't cutting it and I don't want to drive...
06-21-13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,610
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I love electric mowers. Sure, they're not as...

I love electric mowers. Sure, they're not as powerful as gas mowers, but the lawn at my old house was small enough that an electric mower did the job fine. Now I live in an apartment with no grass or...
06-21-13, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,673
Posted By fat_bike_nut

To answer your question: I limit my activities to...

To answer your question: I limit my activities to whatever is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle, or by public transit. If the travel is more impractical than any of those 3 methods, I tend to...
06-18-13, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 732
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I don't unless they bring it up first. I also...

I don't unless they bring it up first. I also doubt that anyone in my department would be interested in a bike commute, because as I stated in another thread, most of my co-workers live pretty far...
06-17-13, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,673
Posted By fat_bike_nut

It's all about the right tool for the job :) ...

It's all about the right tool for the job :)

When I first started wanting to be car-free about 8-9 years ago, I was a cycle zealot who hated cars. Now I just see 'em as another tool in...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 04:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,721
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Co-worker Reactions

Hey everyone,

first I'd like to apologize if this type of thread has been done before. I couldn't find any similar threads with the search function, and I didn't really want to resurrect any...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,631
Posted By fat_bike_nut

+1 on friction shifting. It really is my favorite...

+1 on friction shifting. It really is my favorite by far over indexed :)

As an adult, I started with an indexed shifting 21-speed 1990's mountain bike from a relative who didn't want it anymore,...
06-09-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,516
Posted By fat_bike_nut

This happened to me last Monday. It was a group...

This happened to me last Monday. It was a group of riders. The first one blew through the stop sign without stopping and nearly collided into me as I was pulling out from a complete stop. The rest of...
06-09-13, 11:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,516
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Wow. A lot of these happened to me already. ...

Wow. A lot of these happened to me already.

Rail tracks: the last crash I had involved riding parallel onto rail tracks with thin tires.

Drivers: too much to list here, but I think everyone...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Most people I see lock their bikes up with this...

Most people I see lock their bikes up with this lock. I think it's the standard lock that people use when they have a decent bike that they don't want stolen. When it comes to locking up a bike the...
06-07-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,184
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Ridefreemc: Sorry about the late reply. I'm more...

Ridefreemc: Sorry about the late reply. I'm more into doing "Bike Overnights" (http://www.bikeovernights.org/?gclid=CPjm6LL10rcCFfBDMgodFnUAvA) at the moment due to scheduling issues. They're way...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,476
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Update to my previous post: I got a bike...

Update to my previous post: I got a bike that's...well, I guess you guys wouldn't call it a beater bike because it's a brand-new 2013 model bike, but for me it is. Mainly because I kinda don't care...
06-03-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,184
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I went there like twice when it was new and never...

I went there like twice when it was new and never went back due to the emphasis on trailers, Xtracycles, and what-not. Like what ILTB said, I was also expecting more talk about stuff like fenders,...
06-03-13, 05:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,184
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Before I went into lurking status, LCF,...

Before I went into lurking status, LCF, Commuting, and General were the 3 forums that I posted most on. Even after I went to lurking and non-posting status, LCF and Commuting were the 2 main forums I...
06-01-13, 09:37 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,960
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Rowan, I agree with your point there on having to...

Rowan, I agree with your point there on having to get a car again. I think most people on this board would understand if someone ends up in a situation where he/she is unable to move while still...
05-31-13, 06:30 PM
05-31-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,960
Posted By fat_bike_nut

That makes me wonder how much my paranoia affects...

That makes me wonder how much my paranoia affects my commute to work...I tend to get to work about 10 minutes faster than I do going home. Part of that is because I take a (slightly) shorter &...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,788
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Sweet bike. Please let us know how it works...

Sweet bike. Please let us know how it works long-term, because I was interested in trying out this type of build for my next bike. SOMA Double-Cross disc with 650B Grand Bois Hetres :)
05-31-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,985
Posted By fat_bike_nut

That's funny because on my commute home from work...

That's funny because on my commute home from work today, a car driver decided to drive in the bike lane, so I actually had to use the car lane to avoid him. I dunno, maybe he was trying to block...
05-31-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Hey guys, sorry about the late reply. Thank you...

Hey guys, sorry about the late reply. Thank you for the congratulations. As for the hills, you just get used to them. They don't get any easier, but my legs seem to be used to climbing now. I also...
05-28-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By fat_bike_nut

One Month Car Free!

Hi everybody,

I don't know how familiar I am to the folks around here, but I've been sporadically posting on and off since I joined bikeforums. I was a long-time lurker before I joined, and I went...
04-30-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,338
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Started with generic platform pedals when I rode...

Started with generic platform pedals when I rode again as an adult.

Eventually bought a Surly LHT and equipped it with MKS Touring pedals with Power Grip straps. This combo worked so well that I...
04-28-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,354
Posted By fat_bike_nut

:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2: I'm more used...

:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

I'm more used to seeing double or triple that amount for 3 hours of parking, nevermind for "a day." When I drove a lot in a metro area, I'd pay $7 to park for an...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,378
Posted By fat_bike_nut

Yeah! My Surly Long Haul Trucker cost less than...

Yeah! My Surly Long Haul Trucker cost less than that brand-spanking-new! And Long Haul Truckers tend to be (slightly) more expensive than Cross-Checks!
Forum: Commuting
03-24-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,191
Posted By fat_bike_nut

droy45 and jmblur, thanks for the...

droy45 and jmblur,

thanks for the explanation. I didn't see it before I posted my first response. That makes sense as to why I can't stand using mountain bike-y handlebars, because I don't tend to...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,191
Posted By fat_bike_nut

This. I've ridden in urban traffic, through...

This.

I've ridden in urban traffic, through low-traffic suburban neighborhoods, over varying terrain, on and off-road, and I've found that the type of handlebar I favor is dependent on what sort...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-13, 11:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,476
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I certainly do this sorta thing with my bikes. My...

I certainly do this sorta thing with my bikes. My Surly Long Haul Trucker cost me $990 stock before taxes, and with all the add-ons and upgrades I made (saddle, tires, handlebars, fenders, rack,...
03-05-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,860
Posted By fat_bike_nut

I currently use one of these through the rear...

I currently use one of these through the rear wheel (Sheldon Brown locking method):

http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-997986-Black-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock/dp/B000OZ9VLU

one of these to secure my...
03-03-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,512
Posted By fat_bike_nut

+1 Jan Heine's post about this sort of thing...

+1

Jan Heine's post about this sort of thing on his blog:

https://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/12/28/too-precious-to-ride-2/

GuitarSlinger's response to the post was what really did it for...
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