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1231 Lenny Crosby
lennythexdca Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2003
11:08 am
Now it makes sense...I think. Still sad that would happen. So did you guys replace it with another granny seat? ... From: Arwyn [mailto:LadyArwyn@...] ...
1232 Lenny Crosby
lennythexdca Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2003
11:11 am
Wow, an eight pack! Mine won't fit that many, maybe 5. Did you discover this by accident...or did you actively search out a rack that size before buying? ...
1233 John A. Ardelli
jenkindala Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2003
12:38 pm
... No, it wasn't deliberate. Just a very happy coincidence. :) John A. Ardelli Owner/Moderator BIFIDA-L: The Original Spina Bifida Discussion List The...
1234 Lenny Crosby
lennythexdca Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2003
1:08 pm
Sure would be nice if I was to have a couple of those "happy coincidences"...I have no such luck. ... From: John A. Ardelli [mailto:gelfling@...] ...
1235 Walker,Frederick H
fritz_21117 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2003
9:07 pm
An eight pack! Sounds like Rolling Rock 7 ouncers. My first taste of beer! Brings back some happy memories -- though not of the taste of the beer. -:) ...
1236 lookinginlincoln2003
lookinginlin... Offline Send Email
Dec 3, 2003
9:10 pm
I am starting to commute to work by bike. I've searched the messages for tips on staying warm. Any and all advice is welcome. Do I wear a warm up suit over...
1237 Walker,Frederick H
fritz_21117 Offline Send Email
Dec 3, 2003
10:38 pm
First of all, my condolences you've got to wear a suit at work. :-( Consider how long your commute is, and perhaps as importantly, how vigorously you ride. I...
1238 Shyrley
bobalinga Offline Send Email
Dec 3, 2003
10:53 pm
... I was wondering about faces. I pedalled to the store this morning. It was about 32F and windy. My teeth and nose got cold yet if I covered my mouth thne...
1239 Walker,Frederick H
fritz_21117 Offline Send Email
Dec 3, 2003
11:33 pm
The neoprene masks have holes to let moisture escape. Whether they work or not I don't know -- I've got one, but haven't used it yet. Anyone??? Fritz ... ...
1240 Jim Getaz
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Dec 3, 2003
11:57 pm
I've worn glasses since I was seven. I got an knitted acrylic ski face mask a few years later, long before they were used to rob banks. I still wear it like a...
1241 Steve Knight
bugfoofer Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
4:13 am
One thing I really like are the polypropylene undershirts. They cost about 15.00 or less and they really let you be more flexible on how you dress. Since the...
1242 Michel Gagnon
mgagnonlv Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
5:17 am
... I like the scarf in my face, although I typically use it when it's much colder than that, more like -15 C if air is still, or -5 in a headwind. The trick...
1243 Lenny Crosby
lennythexdca Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
11:32 am
My neoprene mask works great...and it keeps my goggles or glasses from fogging up as well. ... From: Walker,Frederick H [mailto:WALKERFH@...] Sent:...
1244 John O'Neill
dtshifter Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
12:35 pm
Better yet, stay with the mittens and use downtube shifters on a road bike or gripshift on a mountain bike and the shifting stays easy. John O'Neill ...
1245 w. r. niere
ternon_2000 Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
3:19 pm
Gotta second that about the polypro base layer stuff. In Kansas City, whose weather can change quite violently, I have found them to be very useful. Randy...
1246 Joe Ward
bluegrass_joe Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
4:26 pm
There are products that contain glycerin that you rub on your glasses so they won't fog up. You can get it wherever they sell ski supplies. Be sure not to get...
1247 Shyrley
bobalinga Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
4:32 pm
Are there any good night cycling goggles/glasses? During the day I wear my sunglasses. They keep off insects and stop me being blinded by the sun but at night...
1248 w. r. niere
ternon_2000 Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
5:35 pm
Go to a hardware store and ask for safety glasses. They work great if all you need is the protection from flying stuff. Ranj ... -- ... "Patriotism means to...
1249 Walker,Frederick H
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Dec 4, 2003
6:13 pm
I'm pretty sure you can order clear lenses in the cycling glasses sold by Nasbar, Performance, etc. Fritz ... From: Shyrley [mailto:shyrley@...] ...
1250 Lenny Crosby
lennythexdca Offline Send Email
Dec 4, 2003
6:25 pm
I use a pair of 20-25 dollar ski goggles that are tinted light yellow for early morning and late night winter riding. They keep the wind and bugs out of my...
1251 khschenk Offline Send Email Dec 5, 2003
11:34 pm
There are a couple of things you can do about the suit, depending on how hard you ride and the distance. I have to wear the dreaded clothing but only have a...
1252 Michel Gagnon
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Dec 6, 2003
3:03 am
... I find that riding in a suit for a short distance, or riding in the cold weather with a suit works ok, but it's not the best clothing one could use for...
1253 Sam Bowling
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Dec 6, 2003
4:15 am
I find clear lenses suck for city riding at night, because they tend to catch too much glare from headlights, etc. I find using the yellow lenses that came...
1254 Bill Arthur
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Dec 6, 2003
3:29 pm
I've been cycling to work for years and have always carried my work clothes in my backpack. I've never had to wear a suit, just business casual. I get to work...
1255 idahobikes Offline Send Email Dec 7, 2003
3:35 am
Has anyone purchased a Breezer commuter bike? I am considering purchasing one am looking for feedback. Thanks in advance. Dan...
1256 Shyrley
bobalinga Offline Send Email
Dec 7, 2003
3:16 pm
Ooo, was looking at them online last night. The ones for steeper hills and longer distances (with 700c wheels) look great. Can't recall the model name though. ...
1257 John W. Meacham
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Dec 8, 2003
8:18 pm
Hi all, Just a short note to let you know we now have over 400 bicycle commuter bios posted at www.bikecommute.com If your a bicycle commuter or just thinking ...
1258 khschenk Offline Send Email Dec 8, 2003
10:01 pm
How well do studded tires work on icy roads? We just got socked with a nor'easter here over the weekend. I put my cyclocross tires on my commuter and they...
1259 calvin weeks
mtnbike1560 Offline Send Email
Dec 8, 2003
10:54 pm
studded tires work great. Have them on my cross bike and my single speed as well nokians are the best so far .ride through the winter here in the state of ...
1260 Calvin R
foothillbilly Offline Send Email
Dec 9, 2003
12:27 am
Went, saw, liked. Added my bio. I noticed that the site hasn't been updated in a long time. Why?? Calvin "John W. Meacham" <john@...> wrote: Hi...
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