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Forum: Commuting
09-12-07, 11:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,094
Posted By Edidid

Winter cycling isn't as bad as people believe...

Winter cycling isn't as bad as people believe from their initial reaction to the concept.

In fact most people over dress when they go out for their first winter ride. (Note that I live in MN so I...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 11:27 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

I expect them to aknowledge me. When they are...

I expect them to aknowledge me. When they are listening to music and do not respond I have no idea what they are going to do, and on top of that they have no idea I am there even though I shouted. An...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,442
Posted By Edidid

Nah, but if you plan on using it rain or shine...

Nah, but if you plan on using it rain or shine the small cost of a frame anti-oxidizer is worth it (such as Frame Saver).

Remember even aluminum have places where they can rust if not taken care...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,442
Posted By Edidid

Eh to clarify, by wipe down after rain I only...

Eh to clarify, by wipe down after rain I only meant he seat tube top, headset area and such. Only places water can enter the frame.

Still nice to carry microfiber clothes commuting though as they...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 10:17 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,882
Posted By Edidid

You are absolutely correct that anyone can get...

You are absolutely correct that anyone can get any type of bike they want and clothing from almost any manufacturer to fit their needs.

What you have to understand is that The Rake is a coffee...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,241
Posted By Edidid

The truck was beeping and going slowly. You saw...

The truck was beeping and going slowly. You saw him and was forced to slow down to yield to let him back up.

While I would have liked to have seen someone watching from the back to make the whole...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 09:36 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,882
Posted By Edidid

That is putting it politely...The relevant...

That is putting it politely...The relevant articles they do write seem to happen out of pure luck.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Edidid

Unless you ride slush daily for 4 months of the...

Unless you ride slush daily for 4 months of the year cantis are fine. If you ride in slush for 4 months of the year disc are nice due to the lack of adjusting and better self shedding while riding,...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,882
Posted By Edidid

I think the answer is simple. Some people...

I think the answer is simple.

Some people are just odd.

They may be nice, they may be fun, they may be helpful, they may be intriguing, but anyone who signals to random people like that is...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

They are over 6' wide for the heavy traffic...

They are over 6' wide for the heavy traffic areas. They used to be parking lanes which were converted to bike lanes (and there are huge no parking signs). Most people ride right in the middle of them...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,442
Posted By Edidid

Carry some cheap microfiber car cleaning cloths...

Carry some cheap microfiber car cleaning cloths to get the water off. I mean the really cheap ones, I buy 12 for $10 at Target, but I have been known to lose them. Wipe the water off when parking for...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 08:17 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

That post was not soley directed to you. As...

That post was not soley directed to you.

As stated above "It is the thing in between your ears that is responsible for this". As I stated do what you want also, but the problem comes in when...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,550
Posted By Edidid

You are right it is just a perception issue. ...

You are right it is just a perception issue.

When confronted with issues like those presented in your quotes I quickly ask how many bad car drivers did they see on the way to where ever....
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

Not absurd, but rather is real life. A...

Not absurd, but rather is real life.

A delivery car which was idling behind a deli shot out without warning. I had only slowed down and track looked around the corner because I heard a car, but...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,568
Posted By Edidid

Look into rock climbing pants. They should be...

Look into rock climbing pants. They should be hitting clearance right about not too.

Climbing pants are generally very durable, in dark colors, gusseted for flexibility and cinch down around the...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 07:42 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

Yes I have mirrors. It is silly when a car...

Yes I have mirrors.

It is silly when a car driver reduces their ability to react and just as silly when a bike rider does it.

Contrary to the post above I can chew gum and bike at the same...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

No, you just created a double standard for...

No, you just created a double standard for yourself and created a false sense of security that came with that double standard.

When drivers do stupid things people routinely say they were doing...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-07, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By Edidid

In that price range and for general commuting...

In that price range and for general commuting (non-clipless since you said those cost to much)...

Goto a LBS and get any metal pedal compatible with Power Grips (...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-07, 11:43 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

The reality is that no median exists. Playing a...

The reality is that no median exists. Playing a sound at one freqency affects your hearing of anything else at the same frequency. Music isn't just a single tone and affects an entire range of sounds...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-07, 11:36 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,241
Posted By Edidid

Not hearing it means no chance of reacting....

Not hearing it means no chance of reacting. Hearing it means you have a chance to react depending on the situation. A chance is better then no chance.

Would you rather gamble on your abilities or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,136
Posted By Edidid

I love my fixie, but it is a current fad right...

I love my fixie, but it is a current fad right now and you can't deny that aspect of it. Although for daily commuting I would take a single speed freewheel almost anyday.

There are utilitarian...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,717
Posted By Edidid

I always use a rear blinky. I demoted an older...

I always use a rear blinky. I demoted an older (but more battery efficient) 3 LED blinker for daytime use and only use my newer 5 LED blinker for night time. (the 3 LED gets almost double the battery...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-07, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,046
Posted By Edidid

The whole weight listing estimate trifecta of...

The whole weight listing estimate trifecta of lawyers, marketing and engineers makes sense. I hadn't thought about that, but nothing is ever simple anymore.

Today we went out to my LBS to get my...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,330
Posted By Edidid

You can just shove the whole thing into a dry...

You can just shove the whole thing into a dry bag, padded sleeve and all.

Any kayaking store will have them in various sizes and also as round or flat base. Expect around $20 for one large enough...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,046
Posted By Edidid

I was looking into the Bianchi 07 Boardwalk and...

I was looking into the Bianchi 07 Boardwalk and Advantage.

I just got off the phone with the LBS and after getting ahold of the owner I was informed that 250 lbs is the standard limit for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,046
Posted By Edidid

300+ Lbs

I am a full time bike commuter, I got my girlfriend into casual biking, but there is one issue as she is just over 300lbs.

Actually this should not be an issue as she enjoys riding my old mountain...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Edidid

No it is not legal for any real races, but in the...

No it is not legal for any real races, but in the Minneapolis area there are quite a few fun runs which allow disc brakes and other such variations.

You won't win money but you will win a few...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,932
Posted By Edidid

That is just sad...I don't know what else to say...

That is just sad...I don't know what else to say except that the local news (MPLS) which I saw at work completely overlooked the story, which is even worse.
Forum: Commuting
09-06-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Edidid

The Axiom do look nice, specifically:...

The Axiom do look nice, specifically: http://www.axiomgear.com/product/racks/rear_low_profile_aero_racks/product.php?id=142

A little extra heel clearance, caliper mount (my caliper mount is...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,343
Posted By Edidid

One thing to remember is to be careful what you...

One thing to remember is to be careful what you lock to. One year a group of daring thieves stopped stealing individual bikes and started stealing unsecured bike racks. They just shoved them into the...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Edidid

Carrying weight on a Bianchi Roger

I just recently purchased a Roger (my first disc brake and non-fixey single speed) and also just buried my beloved 11 year old Fuji Ace after a rather movie worthy hit and run by a SUV. I some how...
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