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Forum: Commuting
07-15-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By sincewednesday

Take your bike with you. I've seen people take...

Take your bike with you. I've seen people take bikes on the Philly<->NYC route; they just dump their bike in the underneath luggage compartment. I can't remember exactly if it was Bolt Bus, but if...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,357
Posted By sincewednesday

Just curious... is there any reason to roll...

Just curious... is there any reason to roll up/strap/tuck in the left pant leg? As far as I know, only the right pant leg is ever in danger.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,708
Posted By sincewednesday

I'm riding a 100% stock Trek 7200 for my commute....

I'm riding a 100% stock Trek 7200 for my commute. I don't want to invest any money into it because I figure I'll be better off buying a new bike. Otherwise it would need at least new handlebars,...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,079
Posted By sincewednesday

How about this... a bicycle lane in the middle of...

How about this... a bicycle lane in the middle of 6 lanes in the rotary (follow the blue area from the bottom left of the map)

google map...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,092
Posted By sincewednesday

During my first year of commuting (last year), I...

During my first year of commuting (last year), I skipped early-July through mid-September due to vacation and heat. I didn't want to get all sweaty in the hot, humid summer months. This year, I...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 934
Posted By sincewednesday

Sorry, I posted the wrong picture. Updated now. I...

Sorry, I posted the wrong picture. Updated now. I tried and there is no way my mini U-lock would work on it. Guess I need to buy a big U-lock or chain for the new rack.

The annoying part is that...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 934
Posted By sincewednesday

new rack at work

So they just installed a new "low profile" rack at work... seems kind of useless? How can I lock anything besides a wheel to this? It looks similar to this:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By sincewednesday

Teen killed by car

Another senseless tragedy, with slanted reporting (http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-07092008-1560678.html):

Not a whole lot of information, but if they're traveling the same direction,...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 892
Posted By sincewednesday

No, but I'm pretty sure my recreational ride is...

No, but I'm pretty sure my recreational ride is someone else's commute!
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,107
Posted By sincewednesday

Yeah, seems reasonable and looks pretty good. I...

Yeah, seems reasonable and looks pretty good. I mean, as long as you install it on a stud, there's not really much to worry about. You're only hanging a bike which is what, 20-30 pounds? You can...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,313
Posted By sincewednesday

I'm not too worried about theft at the workplace,...

I'm not too worried about theft at the workplace, but rather when using the commuter to run various errands afterwards.



I actually did the electrical tape, which works reasonable well to make...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,313
Posted By sincewednesday

The new commuter's clever disguise?

So I arrive at work this morning, and there's a new bike chained to the railing. Looks like your typical department store bike, and sure enough, the front reflector is completely covered by a...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,753
Posted By sincewednesday

Most people are generally supportive (or at least...

Most people are generally supportive (or at least have enough tact to keep anti-cycling sentiment to themselves ;)), except for one guy : "Oh come on, is gas really that expensive that you have to...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-08, 07:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,546
Posted By sincewednesday

You all are the best, seriously. I was trying to...

You all are the best, seriously. I was trying to start a lighthearted Friday afternoon thread and just got distracted. Love all the serious and ridiculous suggestions. ;)

I'm pretty sure the...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,546
Posted By sincewednesday

going out to lunch with co-workers

Since we work in a fairly isolated suburban location, going out to lunch often involves a fairly hefty drive. Invariably someone will joke that we should ride my bike. Occasionally, the driver will...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,471
Posted By sincewednesday

I actually had a driver yell at me "get in the...

I actually had a driver yell at me "get in the road" because I ride one half block of my commute on the sidewalk to avoid where the trolley tracks join the road. This was in the waterfront...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By sincewednesday

Beaverton wrongful death lawsuit

Saw this earlier this morning on fark (and lots of anti-bicyclist comments) where a mother was suing the bus company for wrongful death:

The Oregonian...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By sincewednesday

Edit: These comments apply to east of the...

Edit: These comments apply to east of the Schuylkill -- I assume that you'd take Chestnut from the west and then switch after crossing the river.

Chestnut is probably labelled bike friendly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-08, 07:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,310
Posted By sincewednesday

If you really only need it at the gym, just...

If you really only need it at the gym, just leave the lock there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By sincewednesday

He should also invest in some lycra shorts. Not...

He should also invest in some lycra shorts. Not to avoid chafing, but to let voters see the true magnitude of his stimulus package.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 442
Posted By sincewednesday

I realize you pay more in Canada, but the 2007...

I realize you pay more in Canada, but the 2007 listed for US$389 (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Trek&Model=7.2+FX&Type=bike) whereas the 2008 is $460, so I'd say...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By sincewednesday

Congrats! I agree with nbac23 that the shortest...

Congrats! I agree with nbac23 that the shortest route isn't the best... and the South Bay trail is so pretty I would gladly trade my 3 mile route for yours!

It's probably out of your way, but I...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,588
Posted By sincewednesday

I'd bet more than 99% bike to work alone. :p

I'd bet more than 99% bike to work alone. :p
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By sincewednesday

I would definitely take Kelly to the Schuylkill...

I would definitely take Kelly to the Schuylkill River Trail to Locust. I've always thought Locust is low traffic, in part because it hits both Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, which makes...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,412
Posted By sincewednesday

I was the first, and picked the railing for the...

I was the first, and picked the railing for the handicapped emergency exit ramp (U-lock and cable) because it's near my normal entrance and next to a security camera. Now two other bikes are there...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By sincewednesday

Wow, thanks for all of the encouragement and...

Wow, thanks for all of the encouragement and hints!

So it sounds like Koolstop brake pads are a no brainer. I still have the stock pads from when I bought my bike ~10 months ago.

I like the...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By sincewednesday

First wet commute!

Up until now, I've been a fair weather commuter. But it became frustrating to see "wasted" days where the weatherman predicts rain, and the weather turns out beautiful.

So with the weatherman...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By sincewednesday

Slow down for riders... horse riders, that is

I find it fascinating that NJ has a law that requires motorists' slow down for horse riders, but not bicyclists. Interesting that the riders' complaints are similar to ours.
...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 37,757
Posted By sincewednesday

I sporadically commute over the Ben Franklin...

I sporadically commute over the Ben Franklin Bridge (from Philly to the Rutgers Riverline station) and find at least that portion of Camden to be safe enough. Rutgers has uniformed campus police. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,101
Posted By sincewednesday

Whoever designed the local MUP with a...

Whoever designed the local MUP with a ridiculously tiny traffic circle must've thought they were clever, but in practice it's a disaster. Most people go the direct, aka "wrong," way around the...
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