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Forum: Commuting
10-31-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 23,654
Posted By ontheroadid

I keep a Flickr set for my year-round commute in...

I keep a Flickr set for my year-round commute in Boise, Idaho: http://flic.kr/s/aHsiVwBk6B

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Forum: Commuting
09-13-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,660
Posted By ontheroadid

Lots of methods in this article. Other than the...

Lots of methods in this article. Other than the boiling-water-plus-bleach method, I think they are all safe for cycling shoes.

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/removing-the-stink-from-shoes/

If...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-13, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By ontheroadid

Few things are more satisfying than helping...

Few things are more satisfying than helping another cyclist. Good for you for helping that guy out!
Forum: Commuting
10-31-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By ontheroadid

Can't comment on those panniers, but I have...

Can't comment on those panniers, but I have bought some NOS parts from that seller, and they are very good. Quick shipping (which you pay for), and the items I've purchased have been great.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,141
Posted By ontheroadid

One more link for you. These folks might be able...

One more link for you. These folks might be able to answer some of those questions:
http://boisebicycleproject.org/Welcome.html

Good luck. That's a great service to provide your community.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,639
Posted By ontheroadid

Bar Mitts (http://www.barmitts.com) plus regular...

Bar Mitts (http://www.barmitts.com) plus regular gloves. Love 'em.
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By ontheroadid

Probably helps that it's the home to the...

Probably helps that it's the home to the Adventure Cycling Association (http://www.adventurecycling.org/). They have been around since the '70s and are advocates for touring and bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 11:02 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,623
Posted By ontheroadid

Thanks to those who responded to the bar-end...

Thanks to those who responded to the bar-end shifter cable question. Just another issue that comes down to personal preference, it seems.
Forum: Commuting
07-04-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,623
Posted By ontheroadid

That's a problem with your market, not the bike...

That's a problem with your market, not the bike itself. I bought mine used for $650, and it had an upgraded drivetrain/shifters (Ultegra), headset, and other components.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,623
Posted By ontheroadid

Quick question for those with drop bars: Anyone...

Quick question for those with drop bars: Anyone know why Surly or its dealers do not route the shifter cables under the bar tape when they install the bar-end shifters? I think that would drive me...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 108,795
Posted By ontheroadid

I have two of them, actually. 1. 1994 Trek...

I have two of them, actually.

1. 1994 Trek 850. Was my only bike for 3 years and did both commuting and MTB. As I've expanded my collection, it has evolved into primarily a commuter ready for bad...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,813
Posted By ontheroadid

Pretty common on road bikes. From Sheldon Brown: ...

Pretty common on road bikes. From Sheldon Brown:

Toe Clip Overlap
On many bicycles, especially those with smaller frames and full-sized wheels, it is possible for the front fender or tire to...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By ontheroadid

I use them. They are a little hard for me to clip...

I use them. They are a little hard for me to clip into because I wear a shoe that really recesses the cleat, but beyond that everything's fine. They came with cleats, but I use the Shimano cleats...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,244
Posted By ontheroadid

Shimano MT42s look just like trail shoes (low-cut...

Shimano MT42s look just like trail shoes (low-cut hikers). If I don't feel like carrying shoes or leaving a pair at work, I can get away with wearing them with my work clothes.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,820
Posted By ontheroadid

Shimano MT42s look just like trail shoes (low-cut...

Shimano MT42s look just like trail shoes (low-cut hikers). If I don't feel like carrying shoes or leaving a pair at work, I can get away with wearing them with my work clothes.

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Forum: Commuting
03-15-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,626
Posted By ontheroadid

I have these. They are heavy, which is not an...

I have these. They are heavy, which is not an issue for me. They do not seem weighted to one side, which also is not a problem for me.
...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,740
Posted By ontheroadid

The interview in question:...

The interview in question: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-february-1-2012/brad-pitt

Automobile quote starts at the 2:54 min. mark.
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,623
Posted By ontheroadid

Bought this used in November. Haven't changed...

Bought this used in November. Haven't changed anything yet, but plan to.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6389292923_226ae6582a.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-02-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 998
Posted By ontheroadid

More from Amazon

There are full synthetic:

http://www.amazon.com/Visibilty-Green-T-shirt-Reflective-Stripes/dp/B000GBBZ1Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1283450169&sr=1-2
...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,121
Posted By ontheroadid

I have the '08 Aurora Elite...

I have the '08 Aurora Elite (http://tinyurl.com/yd6ctwg), and I really like it as a commuter. I added fenders recently, but I've never used studded tires on it. A 35 mm tire probably is the widest...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,010
Posted By ontheroadid

+1. Apply every Monday.

+1. Apply every Monday.
Forum: Commuting
01-19-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,341
Posted By ontheroadid

Rock 'N' Roll extreme, for four bikes. It helps...

Rock 'N' Roll extreme, for four bikes. It helps clean the chain, so I don't have to take it off the bike to de-grit it as much.
Forum: Commuting
12-14-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,931
Posted By ontheroadid

Wow, I've had Crosstowns on my commuter for more...

Wow, I've had Crosstowns on my commuter for more than 2,000 miles, and they've been really great. Mine are the 26x1.75 models.

Maybe REI got a bad batch?
Forum: Commuting
09-29-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,987
Posted By ontheroadid

Ugh, that is an ugly intersection. I used to live...

Ugh, that is an ugly intersection. I used to live down in that area. Glad you're OK.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-09, 01:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,664
Posted By ontheroadid

Just tell yourself that it was Kristin Armstrong,...

Just tell yourself that it was Kristin Armstrong, trolling for suckers like you...:D
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,510
Posted By ontheroadid

Between this and your Craigslist find, you're on...

Between this and your Craigslist find, you're on a roll.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,633
Posted By ontheroadid

I have an '08 Aurora Elite. Haven't had it for a...

I have an '08 Aurora Elite. Haven't had it for a full year, but I'm really enjoying it thus far.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,699
Posted By ontheroadid

I just read a column/blog entry about this. The...

I just read a column/blog entry about this. The writer recommends that the fender be at least 8mm larger than the tire.

http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2008/10/choosing-fenders.html
Forum: Commuting
05-06-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By ontheroadid

I asked for an extra file cabinet, and use that....

I asked for an extra file cabinet, and use that. It's a three-drawer cabinet that sits under my desktop. I just didn't tell my manager that it was essentially for clothes. :rolleyes: But we had...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,030
Posted By ontheroadid

Good core exercises: ...

Good core exercises:

http://health.howstuffworks.com/core-abdominal-and-lower-back-exercises.htm/printable

I find the planks to be extremely effective.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,139
Posted By ontheroadid

My wife had that this year, and the inversion...

My wife had that this year, and the inversion really prolonged her agony.



Yeah, when I have a head cold, a cold ride actually allows me to breathe through my nose. But if it gets to my lungs,...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,668
Posted By ontheroadid

Uh, yeah, a technicality it is. And I would argue...

Uh, yeah, a technicality it is. And I would argue that the two have become to mean mostly the same thing. Because if you look at the second link I posted, the guy calls them "knickers" throughout,...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,668
Posted By ontheroadid

I just use the pant leg width of the existing...

I just use the pant leg width of the existing pants, so that I can take them off or put them on over shoes. I don't know that knee darts really constitute an "articulated knee", but if it appeals to...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,668
Posted By ontheroadid

Knickers are a great "first-time-sewing"...

Knickers are a great "first-time-sewing" project...

http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/08/home-made-knickers/

http://addicted2wow.blogspot.com/search/label/Knickers
Forum: Commuting
03-11-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,689
Posted By ontheroadid

1. Always keep a spare pair of pants and a pair...

1. Always keep a spare pair of pants and a pair of underwear at work. Always. If you need to wash them, take them to a dry cleaner that is within WALKING distance from work, if possible.

2. How...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,495
Posted By ontheroadid

Gawd, yeah, that was awful. It was colder at 5...

Gawd, yeah, that was awful. It was colder at 5 p.m. than it was at 7 a.m. when I rode in. Had some numb fingers when I got home.

I got an Aurora Elite. They wanted me to buy the Nova (which they...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,456
Posted By ontheroadid

THAT is a nice build. Not a cheap Franken-bike. I...

THAT is a nice build. Not a cheap Franken-bike. I have an Aurora Elite, and would've liked that Nova Pro frame.

So she SHOULD be thrilled with it. But not everyone knows quality, so I'm glad to...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,495
Posted By ontheroadid

Man, you just can't stop, can you? ;) Have...

Man, you just can't stop, can you? ;)

Have you ridden a Cross Check? That might influence the decision. I rode one last summer at the State Street George's. Call them, ask for Ben, and see if he...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,167
Posted By ontheroadid

Sette Enduros: ...

Sette Enduros:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12966-285_SETEN4-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Sette-Enduro-Shoes.htm

Sette Outlaws:...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,707
Posted By ontheroadid

I just hate clothing. And...

I just hate clothing.




And debates about bike clothing.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,770
Posted By ontheroadid

http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/Story?id=6498405&page...

http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/Story?id=6498405&page=1
Forum: Commuting
12-10-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,705
Posted By ontheroadid

Depending on the light size, this bracket might...

Depending on the light size, this bracket might work:

http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=17

http://www.fenixlight.com/UploadFiles/20071210111418282.jpg

I don't have any experience...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,197
Posted By ontheroadid

1. Under Armour-type compression shorts have a...

1. Under Armour-type compression shorts have a tight weave that should cut down on wind infiltration.

2. Nashbar also sells a wind tight:...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,289
Posted By ontheroadid

Sunrise... ...

Sunrise...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2926992559_fb6451ae0b.jpg

... and fall color.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2981761592_85f914e351.jpg

Boise, ID
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By ontheroadid

Yep sigh The desktop alerts are both...

Yep

sigh

The desktop alerts are both a blessing and a curse.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,420
Posted By ontheroadid

Thin, long fingers will do that...

Thin, long fingers will do that...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By ontheroadid

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/5rylqt

Amazon:

http://tinyurl.com/5rylqt
Forum: Commuting
10-27-08, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,420
Posted By ontheroadid

I have a pair of Pearl-Izumi's that I like below...

I have a pair of Pearl-Izumi's that I like below 35 deg. F.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,669
Posted By ontheroadid

E-mail Axiom and ask for a couple online...

E-mail Axiom and ask for a couple online retailers. It might be a 2009 product that has not released yet.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By ontheroadid

You can buy nylon webbing and buckles at REI...

You can buy nylon webbing and buckles at REI (climbing dept.) or other outdoor sports stores.

You can also scavenge waist straps from old backpacks.
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