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Forum: Commuting

09-03-13, 12:49 AM

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winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Thank you! I have sorels for the winter, they're...

Thank you! I have sorels for the winter, they're hiking style, not the carabous and I really like them but are a bit big. I was going to experiment with them to see if they'll work with some big...

Forum: Commuting

09-02-13, 03:33 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Great info thanks so much! Hmm, may have to plan...

Great info thanks so much! Hmm, may have to plan a secondary route instead of going up bailey after the Wacota bridge ;)

Forum: Commuting

09-01-13, 06:59 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Look again. I'm in ROC, not RCH, meaning there's...

Look again. I'm in ROC, not RCH, meaning there's a NY after my Rochester, not an MN.

Here on the cloudy shores of Lake Ontario, my winters are a bit warmer than yours, but generally...

Forum: Commuting

09-01-13, 12:18 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

I don't know but I'm going to find out. I might...

I don't know but I'm going to find out. I might outfit my bike with a vw Jetta attached to it!

Forum: Commuting

09-01-13, 12:16 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

I was thinking about a synthetic oil bath then re...

I was thinking about a synthetic oil bath then re lube weekly, maybe clean and lube weekly, or bi weekly if I can get away with it. Right now I am using finish line wet, this stuff is super thick,...

Forum: Commuting

09-01-13, 12:10 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

My 520 is in pretty rough shape actually. Safe...

My 520 is in pretty rough shape actually. Safe but frame needs a little loving. Ex wife Locked it up in an open air garage half block from the Pacific Ocean while I was on a 6 month deployment. It...

Forum: Commuting

09-01-13, 12:00 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Sounds reasonable. Nothing that hits me as out...

Sounds reasonable. Nothing that hits me as out of line.

I've found there are very specific conditions where I have drivetrain trouble. I've never had anything actually freeze up, but if I...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-13, 11:52 PM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Once you get away from Minneapolis and St. Paul...

Once you get away from Minneapolis and St. Paul proper the number of bike commuters drops significantly. There are some exceptions where there's good trail access but that's my understanding. The...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-13, 03:57 PM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

I don't have much experience with riding East of...

I don't have much experience with riding East of Minneapolis in the winter (except for one brutal 70 mile ride) but most bike trails are plowed in this part of town. Ski goggles are common winter...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-13, 03:19 PM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

Yes, I plan on it. Just haven't had to yet. I...

Yes, I plan on it. Just haven't had to yet. I think I rode a total of 6 times in the rain in California, in about 2 to 3 years. It's one of those things you don't prepare for there, and when it...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-13, 01:15 PM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

winter commuting bike setup

Starting to think about installing the following for the setup...purchase chromoly fork w/disc mount, installed on the trek 520, new front wheel as well. No need to try to salvage the rim, original...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-13, 08:32 AM

Replies: 48

winter commuting bike setup

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Posted By Bjforrestal

winter commuting bike setup

Ok, quick background...moved from San Diego to Minneapolis, and I commute and have a considerable amount of experience with it, in perfect weather with a little rain here and there. I want to...

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