Shows you how far behind I am in mail...just read this.  Y'all are in
luck - I live in Japan and I know Japanese, so I was able to
understand what hijinks were going on here.
The location is in Nicaragua and the unfortunate fellow who plowed the
mountainside is a French daredevil.  The Japanese crew picked up the
footage from the French and had nothing to do with its production.
Anyway, this guy decides he wants to break the land speed record for a
bicycle.  Goes 160kph+ (a hair over 100mph), isn't satisfied.  Tries
again and gets 172kph.  Bike disintegrates and he does the landlocked
breast stroke.  Breaks bones in 11 places in his body.  Vows to do it
again after his injuries heal.  Total Moron (in my opinion).

In my daily commute here in Yokohama, there is a brief (500 meter)
stretch where I can regularly hit 50kph and at times, when karma is
good, 55-60kph.  On my racing training rides, the team I cruise with
can max out at 68-72k downhill on a couple of mountain courses (scares
the crap out of me!), but that is the limit, really, for sane folks.

Going over 100?  Nuts.
150?  Insane
160+?  Not even on my same physical plane of existence.

Cheers,
   ExpatJohn
   Yokohama

--- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, "nybikerider2006"
<nybikerider2006@...> wrote:
>
> The video is in a foreign language but translating won't be necessary.
> In any language this guy is a nut. Click on the middle button on the
> bottom left side of video.
>
> http://www.bestofgooglevideo.com/video.php?video=116
>

At roughly 2 1/2 minutes into the file there's a guy riding a
3wheeler that uses arm power.  Could have been one of the unlucky
ones that didn't speed up or slow down at the right time.

Cool video.  thanks.



--- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, David torres
<nybikerider2006@...> wrote:
>
> Exactly my point , NO ACCIDENTS!!! wow and here in new york city
there is so so so much anger it is truly amazing to see
>
> John Reynolds <jomireyn3@...> wrote:  Yeah but it seems to be
working - no accidents, no
> arguments, no anger.  Amazing.
> (for 3 1/2 minutes anyway)
>
> I'm sure there are accidents, but think of how
> paralyzed and angry Americans get if a trafiic light
> goes out.  When all the street lights were out for
> weeks last October after Hurricane Wilma no one could
> figure out what to do, despite constant instructions
> on the radio and TV - there was always one lunkhead at
> every intersection causing problems and getting
> everyone upset.
>
> --- "John A. Ardelli" <gelfling@...>
> wrote:
>
> > On Mar 23, 2006, at 4:28 AM, Jim Gagnepain wrote:
> >
> > >> Click the link for video
> > >>
> > http://media.putfile.com/survive-saigon-short-movie
> > >
> > > Can I - YES,  Would I want to - NO!
> > >
> > > Notice that very few of the cyclists are wearing a
> > helmet.  I don't
> > > think safety is a very high priority.
> >
> > Not to mention that there doesn't seem to be any
> > traffic signs or
> > signals anywhere in this intersection, either...
> > that's just nuts,
> > particularly considering the volume of traffic this
> > intersection
> > obviously has to support...
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Skateboarder identified in double fatality at Alki Beach
By Jennifer Sullivan

Seattle Times staff reporter

A 21-year-old skateboarder who died Thursday night after he was
struck by a motorcyclist at Alki Beach has been identified as Travis
Gracey of Burien, King County medical investigators said.

Gracey and his roller-skating relatives were in a bike path just
before 10 p.m. when Leon Coley Jr., 37, apparently lost control of
his motorcycle, Seattle police said. Coley's mother, Cecilia Coley,
said her son lived in Vancouver, B.C., worked at Boeing and had been
riding motorcycles for about two years.

Witnesses told police Coley was speeding. Both died at Harborview
Medical Center.

Fritz and Mark, Thanks for the ideas. I am still checking other sources as well.

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Welcome to "Quick Release" WABA's e-news flash for local advocates.
Submissions should be sent to waba@... by the TUESDAY before the SECOND
and FOURTH Thursday of each month.

In This Issue:

Montgomery
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=0&url=http://
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/hq/%231>  County Bike Budget: The Final Big
Push!
Support Better Bike Facilities at the Silver
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=1&url=http://
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/hq/%232>  Spring Transit Center
Bikes Win in Fairfax!
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=2&url=http://
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/hq/%233>
New
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=3&url=http://
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/hq/%234>  Circle Bike Racks in Arlington
County
Upcoming
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=4&url=http://
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/hq/%235>  WABA Events








Montgomery County Bike Budget: The Final Big Push!

While we are happy to report that some progress has been made on the bike
budget in Montgomery County more work remains to be done. Recently, two key
trail projects that had been postponed for 5 years or more have been
restored to their original schedule, $145k has been added to repair the E/W
highway trail and $160k added to the overall bikeways budget (over two
years).   In spite of this victory, more work remains. Our original request
was to increase the bikeways budget to $1m/year. The Council seems open to
this (as that level of funding was also recommended by Park and Planning),
but we've been asked to come up with ways to spend that money. Our proposals
would go a long way toward making Montgomery County more bike-friendly. Our
requests are for:

. Repair and resurfacing of .5 miles of the Capital Crescent Trail
. Adding One Half of a Full Time Staffer to MNCPPC
. Increased funding for bikeways maintenance, including snow removal
. Adding One Full Time Staff to DPTW Bikeways Program
. Installation of Bikeway Signage
. Additional Bike Facility Planning funds
. Rehab of the E/W Highway Trail
. Fund safety and encouragement programs

For WABA's full comments on the Montgomery County budget please visit more
details of this request please visit
http://www.waba.org/new/issues/2006OpCapBudget.pdf
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=5&url=http://
www.waba.org/new/issues/2006OpCapBudget.pdf>

The County Transportation and Environment Committee will soon be debating
the bike portions of the budget.  Send your comments to T&E Committee
members Nancy Floreen, George Leventhal and Tom Perez and be sure to copy
the whole council.  Their email addresses are:

Councilmember Nancy Floreen: councilmember.floreen@...
Councilmember George Leventhal:
councilmember.leventhal@...
Councilmember Tom Perez: councilmember.perez@...
County Council: county.council@...










Support Better Bicycle Facilities at the Silver Spring Transit Center

The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority is now taking public comment on
the proposed Silver Spring Transit Center at the Silver Spring Metrorail
station. In addition to improving bus and rail access, the Transit Center
will also be the linking point between the extension of the Capital Crescent
Trail and the Met Branch Trail.  Current plans for the SSTC do not properly
address bike access issues. WABA encourages you to submit written comments
to public-hearing-testimony@....

Among the issues to highlight are:

1. Inadequate bike racks and lockers
Though the Transit Center was designed to accommodate traffic in the year
2025, the number of bike lockers and parking racks to not meet even today's
needs. The proposed rack and locker locations are sited in unmonitored
locations and will not be protected from the elements. Additionally, no
lockers have been sited at the north end of the station.

2. Poor connection to local street network on north and south ends of
project
While the Met Branch Trail is designed to pass right into the station, there
is no connection from trail to the street network on the south side of the
project.  A trail spur should be built near the Kiss and Ride area to
connect to Ripley Street.  On the north end of the project WMATA proposes
that the bikeways connection between the Wayne Avenue Green Trail to the
Metro entrance and to the East-West Highway bike trail be on a sidewalk
where cyclists must dismount and walk.  The Coleville sidewalk should be
widened to accommodate a trail or an on street facility should be designed.

3. Build the Bike Station
Initial plans for the SSTC include a Bike Station, but Montgomery County
DPWT and WMATA have withdrawn their support. A renewed commitment will be
needed to make the bike station a reality. Silver Spring is an ideal
location for a bike station, where three regional bike trails will converge
in the area's most transit oriented urban center. Ask WMATA to encourage the
station developer to include a bike station in it's plans and subsidize its
operation.

For the complete text of WABA's comments on the Transit Center project
please visit:











Bikes Win In Fairfax!!!

Thanks to the support of Fairfax County WABA members, the latest budget for
Fairfax County will include significant new funding for bicycle programs!
In the latest budget markup the Fairfax Board of Supervisors voted to fund
the creation of a full-time Countywide Bicycle Coordinator position, along
with $375,000 to do an inventory of County facilities.  This funding will
eventually lead to a new county-wide bike map and help identify additional
facility needs.  The final budget will be voted upon May 1st.  Keep your
fingers crossed!

Additionally, Chairman Gerald Connolly has begun discussions with the
director of Fairfax County's Department of Transportation on possible
projects for the 2007 Transportation Bond, which is to be put before voters
in November 2007.  Chairman Connolly has asked for $2-3 million to be set
aside for bicycle-specific projects in addition to pedestrian projects such
as new sidewalks and intersection improvements.

WABA encourages you to write to your board supervisor and Chairman Connolly
to thank them for their support.  The Chairman can be reached at
chairman@... or at  703-324-2321. For information on your
district supervisor go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=6&url=http://
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board> .

WABA would like to extend our heart-felt gratitude to those of you that took
the time to write in support of better bicycling in Fairfax.  We couldn't
have done this without you!










New Circle Bike Racks in Arlington County

Arlington County has begun to install new circle bike racks throughout the
county and is looking for comments from local cyclists. The racks are
designed to fit over existing parking meter stanchions. Photos of the new
bike circle racks are at http://bikearlington.com/parking.cfm
<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=7&url=http://
bikearlington.com/parking.cfm> . Please send your comments to Paul DeMaio at
pdemaio@....









Upcoming WABA Events


Event

Date


Confident City Cycling Class

Saturday, April 22, 10-1 pm


Bike Rodeo

Saturday, April 22, 10-12 pm


Bike Swap

Saturday, May 13, 9-2 pm


Confident City Cycling Class

Saturday, May 13, 10-1 pm


Bike To Work Day

Friday, May 19


Confident City Cycling Class

Saturday, May 20, 10-1 pm


Bike Rodeo

Saturday, May 20, 11-1 pm


Bike Rodeo

Wednesday, May 24, 3:30-6:30 pm


Arlington Community Bike Ride

Saturday, May 27


<http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=-1&url_num=8&url=http://
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Jean

Last year I came into some money, and I treated myself
to a custom frame.  I am not an overly unusual
size/shape, but the experience and the result made me
a complete believer in custom frames.  My builder was
Peter Mooney, at Belmont Wheelworks (near Boston), and
he spent a long amount of time talking to me about the
type of riding that I do, and watching me ride on a
trainer.  After that he set up a serotta fit bike for
me and had me ride that, while he dialed in minor
adjustments.  The resulting bike is the most
comfortable thing that I have ever ridden.  I did a
charity ride from Montreal to Boston last year (I had
done that ride twice before on my normal commuter
bike), when I got to Boston I felt like I could have
turned around and ridden back - the previous two times
I was so sore I could hardly stand.

Peter has a web site at http://www.peter-mooney.com/
and you can see a few photos of my bike on
http://www.peter-mooney.com/gall5.htm - not only
comfortable, but gorgeous too.

Mark

--- Jean <LadyArwyn@...> wrote:

> I've been riding an XL frame Gary Fisher wannabe
> mountain bike for
> about 6 years now and it's time for me to move on to
> something new. I
> can't find something ready-made that I like, for a
> number of reasons.
> First is that I have very unusual proportions,
> REALLY long legs (36"
> inseam) and a very short torso. I'm only a bit over
> 5'8". My XL frame
> is perfect for my leg legnth but I hate stretching
> forward for the
> handlebars. I have altered the handlebar distance in
> several ways, but
> it's still not "right."
>
> I've been to alot of bike stores but they keep
> trying to put me on
> smaller frames, fitting them to my total height, I
> have to put the
> bike seat ALL THE WAY up to be able to pedal
> correctly, then I'm
> practically doubled over to reach *down* to the
> handlebars. Jacking
> the handelbars up just make me feel like I'm riding
> on toothpicks on
> top of the bike.
>
> I mostly ride short trips, under two miles, but I'm
> often hauling a
> heavy cargo trailer. I'm also definately on the
> heavy side.
>
> I am on a budget. I need to limit myself to $1500,
> tops. Even that is
> painful but I really want a bike that fits. I just
> need a frame, I can
> get the parts on my own. Total self-custom.
>
> Hubby has a 'bent and I do NOT want one of those.
> I'm looking for a
> traditional type bike, preferably somewhat mountain
> style. I'm
> considering either fat tires or the new mid width
> ones.
>
> What suggestions do you have?
>
> Jean
>
>
>
>


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Wow, Jean.  You do have long legs!

I'm 5' 8" with about 30" inseam.  I just helped my daughter's boyfreind find a
used bike on ebay, and he's the same height with 34" inseam.  And I thought he
was freaky!

Anyway, one standard measurement is that the frame size (center of BB to top of
top tube measure up the seat tube) should be about 0.65 x your inseam.  That
would suggest you should be on a 59 - 60 cm frame.  But this doesn't have to be
exact.  You'd probably be ok on something as small as a 57 cm, and in fact that
maybe be better because of your unusual proportions.   (Re-measure your inseam
again carefully, standing straight up against a wall in the shoes you wear
cycling, and wedging a book into you crotch as high as it will go, and have
someone else measure height from floor to top of book.)  What I'd do in your
shoes is starting looking at the specs for bikes on the web, and start zeroing
in on brands with the smallest top tube length in your size.  The next
adjustment is the stem length.  You'll probably need a pretty short one, but a
good bike shop should be willing to work with you on that.  Finally, stem height
is really critical -- as you've noticed, frames will have you bending way over,
especially since bike marketing is all built around racing, even though most
bike owners will never race and should be more interested in comfort, which
usually equates with handlebars about level with the seat height on a road bike.
Anyway, stem angle is the final thing you have to worry about here. 
Unfortunately, with the new threadless designs, there are not a lot of 25° and
45° stems out there -- they are mostly 6° to 10°.  But you can find them.  Other
options: use an adjustable stem, or use a stem extender.  The latter look a
little dorky to me, but they reportedly work very well.They raise the stem up
from the headseat about 3 - 4".

Alternatively, go for a used bike with the traditional quill type stem, where
the height can be adjusted more.  Even there, however, you may need to get an
extra long stem -- long that is in height from the headset, not in reach.

Custom would definitely be the way to go, but I doubt if you could find a custom
bike for $1500.  In fact, you might have trouble just finding a frame at that
price.  Of course, you could go that route and move the components from your old
bike.  But you really shouldn't have to do that.

Partly, it sounds to me like you just haven't found the right shop to work with
yet.


      Fritz



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From: bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jean
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:40 AM
To: bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Bicycle Commuting] HELP! Thinking about building a bike


I've been riding an XL frame Gary Fisher wannabe mountain bike for
about 6 years now and it's time for me to move on to something new. I
can't find something ready-made that I like, for a number of reasons.
First is that I have very unusual proportions, REALLY long legs (36"
inseam) and a very short torso. I'm only a bit over 5'8". My XL frame
is perfect for my leg legnth but I hate stretching forward for the
handlebars. I have altered the handlebar distance in several ways, but
it's still not "right."

I've been to alot of bike stores but they keep trying to put me on
smaller frames, fitting them to my total height, I have to put the
bike seat ALL THE WAY up to be able to pedal correctly, then I'm
practically doubled over to reach *down* to the handlebars. Jacking
the handelbars up just make me feel like I'm riding on toothpicks on
top of the bike.

I mostly ride short trips, under two miles, but I'm often hauling a
heavy cargo trailer. I'm also definately on the heavy side.

I am on a budget. I need to limit myself to $1500, tops. Even that is
painful but I really want a bike that fits. I just need a frame, I can
get the parts on my own. Total self-custom.

Hubby has a 'bent and I do NOT want one of those. I'm looking for a
traditional type bike, preferably somewhat mountain style. I'm
considering either fat tires or the new mid width ones.

What suggestions do you have?

Jean






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--- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, Bling Williams
<bobalinga@...> wrote:
>
> Have you tried Terry's women's frames? Or Roberts custom made?
>
>   Just an idea. I wouldn't know how to build a frame!

I don't want to build a frame, I want to buy one. I checked out Terry
bikes, they are specifically made for smaller women. No one seems to
MAKE bikes for women who need a high standover.

I'll look into Roberts, thanks.

Jean

Have you tried Terry's women's frames? Or Roberts custom made?

   Just an idea. I wouldn't know how to build a frame!

   S

Jean <LadyArwyn@...> wrote:
   I've been riding an XL frame Gary Fisher wannabe mountain bike for
about 6 years now and it's time for me to move on to something new. I
can't find something ready-made that I like, for a number of reasons.
First is that I have very unusual proportions, REALLY long legs (36"
inseam) and a very short torso. I'm only a bit over 5'8". My XL frame
is perfect for my leg legnth but I hate stretching forward for the
handlebars. I have altered the handlebar distance in several ways, but
it's still not "right."

I've been to alot of bike stores but they keep trying to put me on
smaller frames, fitting them to my total height, I have to put the
bike seat ALL THE WAY up to be able to pedal correctly, then I'm
practically doubled over to reach *down* to the handlebars. Jacking
the handelbars up just make me feel like I'm riding on toothpicks on
top of the bike.

I mostly ride short trips, under two miles, but I'm often hauling a
heavy cargo trailer. I'm also definately on the heavy side.

I am on a budget. I need to limit myself to $1500, tops. Even that is
painful but I really want a bike that fits. I just need a frame, I can
get the parts on my own. Total self-custom.

Hubby has a 'bent and I do NOT want one of those. I'm looking for a
traditional type bike, preferably somewhat mountain style. I'm
considering either fat tires or the new mid width ones.

What suggestions do you have?

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I've been riding an XL frame Gary Fisher wannabe mountain bike for
about 6 years now and it's time for me to move on to something new. I
can't find something ready-made that I like, for a number of reasons.
First is that I have very unusual proportions, REALLY long legs (36"
inseam) and a very short torso. I'm only a bit over 5'8". My XL frame
is perfect for my leg legnth but I hate stretching forward for the
handlebars. I have altered the handlebar distance in several ways, but
it's still not "right."

I've been to alot of bike stores but they keep trying to put me on
smaller frames, fitting them to my total height, I have to put the
bike seat ALL THE WAY up to be able to pedal correctly, then I'm
practically doubled over to reach *down* to the handlebars. Jacking
the handelbars up just make me feel like I'm riding on toothpicks on
top of the bike.

I mostly ride short trips, under two miles, but I'm often hauling a
heavy cargo trailer. I'm also definately on the heavy side.

I am on a budget. I need to limit myself to $1500, tops. Even that is
painful but I really want a bike that fits. I just need a frame, I can
get the parts on my own. Total self-custom.

Hubby has a 'bent and I do NOT want one of those. I'm looking for a
traditional type bike, preferably somewhat mountain style. I'm
considering either fat tires or the new mid width ones.

What suggestions do you have?

Jean

On Apr 24, 2006, at 12:27 PM, daniel jacobs wrote:

> i would like to know if skinny tires are better than fat tires for
> commuting

Personally, I prefer skinny, high pressure tires.  They offer less
rolling resistance, reducing the energy needed to travel AND allowing
you to reach higher speeds.  Higher speeds and less effort are both a
benefit in commuting.

However, it all depends on the roads you ride on.  The roads I ride on
are, by and large, brand new.  The bulk of my commute is on Kings Road
(Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada) which was recently rebuilt from the
ground up.  It's glass smooth and pothole free, so high pressure narrow
slicks are perfect for it.  Now, if the roads you ride on are full of
potholes and/or debris, you might want to go for something wider.
Maybe 1.5".  Good balance between low rolling resistance and flat
resistance.

Either way, it's a slick or road tire you're looking for.  Knobby
tires, while incredibly flat resistant, drag terribly on pavement.

> also are drop bars better or flat mountain bike bars

If I had a choice (and I don't due to lack of storage space and funds),
I would prefer drop bars for ANY road riding, commuting included.  Wind
is my mortal enemy.  At least with drop bars, if I found myself
pedaling into a headwind (and I often do), I'd appreciate the ability
to drop down and cut down the wind resistance a bit.

That being said, as has already been mentioned, bar type is very much a
personal preference.  If possible, I'd TRY BOTH types, each for a week
or two, and see what works for you.

John A. Ardelli
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My suggestion to you would be to buy yourself a bicycle, then learn how
to SPELL!! Other than that, I see no reason for you to be posting this
crap in this group, so why don't you save us all from your unwanted
spam and go away?

Kenny

--- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, "suzan-johnston280@..." <suzan-
johnston280@...> wrote:
>
> hey ppls just wanted to give u a helping hand if ur bored this week
and just feel like messing around and having a bit of fun online. this
place here http://www.alwaysonalwaysgood.info/eoge is where i hooked up
with        my girl, it's pretty fun. recommend it     to u all.
>

Michael:

No personal experience, but a lot of experience with relatives and
deafness.  The one thing you should be prepared for is that you probably
will not initially like using an aid.  It is likely that you will have
grown accustomed to a more 'silent' world, and find the world with more
noise annoying.  Please persevere through that for the sake of friends
and family you value.

My only other advice is that if I were hearing impaired, I would
probably be very serious about using a mirror.  We've already had plenty
of debates about mirrors in this group, and I'm certainly not trying to
start a new one!


      Fritz



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Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:58 PM
To: bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Bicycle Commuting] Hearing aids and biking?


Has anybody tried using them while on a bike?  Hearing aids are in my
near future, and
wind noise is already a problem that is preventing me from hearing much
if I am going
very fast. I understand that some types of hearing aids deal better with
wind noise than
others, so I am trying to learn about them and looking for someone with
experience.

Thanks.





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Michael

I do not wear a hearing aide, but I work for a company
that makes the electronics that go into them.

In the past few years there has been a big change in
hearing aide technology, so that today most hearing
aides are digital.  With the digital technology, they
have the ability to adapt to the environment.  I would
suggest that you tell your audiologist that you cycle,
and they may well be able to program your aide such
that it rejects the wind noise.

You might also want to talk to several audiologists,
most audiologists are tied to a particular instrument
vendor, so if one instrument has an advantage over
another, you won't find out if you are talking to just
one vendor.

--- Michael_pdx <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Has anybody tried using them while on a bike?
> Hearing aids are in my near future, and
> wind noise is already a problem that is preventing
> me from hearing much if I am going
> very fast. I understand that some types of hearing
> aids deal better with wind noise than
> others, so I am trying to learn about them and
> looking for someone with experience.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
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Has anybody tried using them while on a bike?  Hearing aids are in my near
future, and
wind noise is already a problem that is preventing me from hearing much if I am
going
very fast. I understand that some types of hearing aids deal better with wind
noise than
others, so I am trying to learn about them and looking for someone with
experience.

Thanks.

I see it this way:

Flat bar advantages: easier on back, a little easier to look around an
behind in traffic.
Road bar advantages: easier on butt, more hand positions to alleviate
soreness, more aerodynamic.
Frankly, unless the commute is really long -- like 20+ miles each way,
it doesn't matter a whole lot.  If either kind of bike is not
comfortable for that difference there is probably something wrong with
the setup.  I had a nice hybrid with flat bars that I converted to a
commuter, but it had other advantages like a little longer wheelbase
that makes it better for carrying stuff on a luggage rack.  Sometimes I
ride my road bike for variety or to enjoy a little faster speed.

Tires:  Reliability is important commuting.  But unnecessarily heavy
tires, while generally more puncture resistant, are a drag to ride.  No
universal answer here.  Go with the lightest tires that hold up to the
road conditions you have to deal with.  For me, that's 700c x 28.
Kevlar belts help reduce puntures while maintaining light weight, but
add to cost.


      Fritz



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[mailto:bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Ward
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 6:19 PM
To: bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Bicycle Commuting] skinny versus fat


    Flat bars cause you to ride in a more upright poster, which puts more
weight on your saddle, and makes you butt hurt if you go very far. If
you don't go very far, or ride very long, it doesn't make much
difference which bars you use.

-Joe Ward
   are drop bars better or flat mountain bike bars thanks
   >for all the info



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Flat bars cause you to ride in a more upright poster, which puts more weight
on your saddle, and makes you butt hurt if you go very far. If you don't go very
far, or ride very long, it doesn't make much difference which bars you use.
                                                                                                  
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   are drop bars better or flat mountain bike bars thanks
   >for all the info



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>hi i would like to know if skinny tires are better than fat tires for
>commuting also are drop bars better or flat mountain bike bars thanks
>for all the info

Tires are a matter of preference and road conditions.  That being said,
for commuting, I prefer fatter tires as they offer more cushioning in
wet and dark condition (you can't see the road surface), over bad roads,
and when locked in by traffic.  Wider tires also offer more flat
protection, especially pinch flats.  If you are travelling primarily on
roads, then smooth tires are preferable.

For handlebars, I prefer drop bars, but this really is personal
preferance.  If you don't have pain on flat bars over the course of your
commute, then those are good too.

--
David de Gruyl <david@...> New Brunswick, NJ
"...these glimpses of physicality made me think that one-day being in a
car in a great city like Paris will be slightly vulgar. I was delighted
to see so many classy bikes around, beautifully engineered and finished
with road tyres, panniers and mudguards and not the clich  mountain bike
nor the road racers (though all are welcome, compared to cars, in my
vision). We saw such stylishly dressed people on good utility bicycles
taking their space on the city roads." - Simon Baddeley, reporting on
car free day in Paris, September 22, 2000

hi i would like to know if skinny tires are better than fat tires for
commuting also are drop bars better or flat mountain bike bars thanks
for all the info

of course, you can always shave around the injury
afterwards, like they would in the e.r. - that way you
don't have to shave just in case you crash

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>
> Usual scenario....slid out in a crit turn.  Leg hair
> made changing the
> bandage a real pain, worse than the road rash.
> Lesson learned; lose the
> hair.   Next time I crashed out with smooth legs
> changing the bandage
> was no problem.
>
> Jeff
> Chino Hills, CA
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David torres wrote:
> Gearing Up for Bike Month 2006 on Conference Bikes
>
> League of American Bicyclists and Washington Area Bicyclist
> Association Meet
> on Conference Bikes to Discuss 50th Anniversary Bike Month and Bike to
> Work
> Day
Washington, DC-The League of American Bicyclists and the Washington Area
> Bicyclist Association will meet at 12 p.m. on April 19 to discuss Bike
> Month
> 2006. The meeting will take place on two Conference Bikes, provided by
> Bike
> the Sites. Conference Bikes are circular bikes that hold seven riders,
> steered by one person.
>
> "Bike Month is a highlight of the bicycling calendar," said League
> Executive
> Director Andy Clarke, "and what better way to kickoff preparations than to
> meet with the Washington region's leading bike advocacy group on
> conference
> bikes?"
>
> Staff and volunteers from both organizations will be present, and will
> ride
> the two bikes down K Street, stopping for a picnic lunch in Farragut Park.
> "These innovative bikes are a great way to draw attention to cycling
> and get
> people excited about bringing out their own bikes in 2006," said Eric
> Gilliland, executive director of the Washington Area Bicyclist
> Association.
>
> WABA and the League partner on many events throughout the year, including
> Bike to Work Day, which will take place on May 19, 2006. For more
> information on Bike Month, visit www.bikemonth.org
> <http://www.bikemonth.org/> . For more information on Conference Bikes in
> DC, visit www.bikethesites.com <http://www.bikethesites.com/> . For more
> information on WABA's preparations for Bike to Work Day 2006 and to
> register, visit www.waba.org <http://www.waba.org/> .
>
> For more than 30 years the Washington Are Bicyclist Association has
> promoted
> bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation throughout the Washington
> region.  For more information please visit www.waba.org.
>
> Eric Gilliland
> Executive Director
> Washington Area Bicyclist Association
>
>
This just seems silly to me.Must be a Beltway kind of thing. LOL

Jeff
Chino Hills, CA

Hey all, read on for exclusive info only available to potential
marshals and volunteers.

FACTS:  Sunday, June 4th.  930 AM start.   SIGN UP RIGHT NOW:
http://www.tourdebrooklyn.org/  The ride will be capped this year, so
get in early.

WHERE IS IT GOING?  Route not 100% confirmed yet with NYPD, but this
year starts in Tompkins Park in Bed-Stuy and goes to Greenpoint, then
Billyburg, follows much of the waterfront  to D.U.M.B.O., then Red Hook
and then back using 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenues (yup a lane or
two!)  We are also crossing our fingers about getting to ride thru the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.  The rest stop will be in Red Hook Park.  Route
will be between 18 and 20 miles.

WHY SHOULD YOU MARSHAL?  Last year was so much fun, the people of
Brooklyn will love you.  This year there are even more benefits to
marshals.

ONLY FOR MARSHALS AND VOLUNTEERS:

- Pre-ride party/orientation at a supercool restaurant
- Most likely we'll get t-shirts (right now only in the budget for
marshals/volunteers)
- There will be marshals only drawing for special prizes
- TdB After party
- TdB After, after party (all welcome to ride over to Long Island City
to hang out at the NYC Water Taxi beach with my posse)
- I will make DVDs of this year's BIKETV episode that 2006 coverage of
TdB appears in for all marshals that can be picked up at T.A. in July.

YES INDEED WE ARE USING THE FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR:

This year marshals get separate speedy check-in with marshal
volunteers.  We are also going to ride ahead of the ride in teams so
that we are positioned already when riders come thru.  We will have a
team of captains that will have more information.  The ride will go
more slowly, a clamp will be attached to the pacers legs this year.

IS MARTY RIDING?

Hopefully more than 8 blocks.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

We will have more riders than last year.  Perhaps 2500 before it is
capped.  We need you to tell your friends to help marshal, but tell
them it is a fun experience and a good first ride to help marshal.
Don't forget to sign up....http://www.tourdebrooklyn.org

WANT TO SEE LAST YEAR'S RIDE?

45 SECOND VERSION:
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Unless you're a girly. We shave our legs cos hairy legs on a girly are yucky.

   S

"Walker,Frederick H." <walkerfh@...> wrote:
   Not me.

But when I was crashing on an all too frequent basis was when I was
racing, and I shaved my legs.

Personally, I think the main reason bike racers shave their legs is: 1)
'cause the other racers do; and 2) we get kind of vain about showing off
the well-defined muscle structure racing develops.  If you're Lance the
aerodynamics probably matter -- if you're Fritz, they don't.


      Fritz



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I'm sure this subject has been covered but...does anyone have
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Yes!

Usual scenario....slid out in a crit turn.  Leg hair made changing the
bandage a real pain, worse than the road rash.  Lesson learned; lose the
hair.   Next time I crashed out with smooth legs changing the bandage
was no problem.

Jeff
Chino Hills, CA

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Not me.

But when I was crashing on an all too frequent basis was when I was
racing, and I shaved my legs.

Personally, I think the main reason bike racers shave their legs is: 1)
'cause the other racers do; and 2) we get kind of vain about showing off
the well-defined muscle structure racing develops.  If you're Lance the
aerodynamics probably matter -- if you're Fritz, they don't.


      Fritz



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I'm sure this subject has been covered but...does anyone have
experience with a fall that the leghair became a problem?

I find it interesting that they would require bicycles
to be treated as pedestrians rather than as vehicular
traffic, which in fact, they are.



--- Jim <jdsears669@...> wrote:

>
> Beginning next month, expedited border-crossing
> privileges will no
> longer be available to bicyclists at the San Ysidro
> Port of Entry,
> officials announced Wednesday.
>
> As of May 1, those pedaling their way into the
> United States from
> Baja California will have to wait in line with
> people crossing the
> international boundary on foot, according to U.S.
> Customs and Border
> Protection.
>
> The change stems from complaints that bicycles --
> many rented from
> nearby vendors, sometimes without seats, chains or
> even pedals --
> were unfairly getting people through the station
> more quickly than
> other travelers.
>
> "Clearly, this privilege has been exploited to the
> point of abuse and
> has placed our managers in a difficult position,"
> said James Hynes,
> director of the border port's passenger facilities.
>
> The new policy "is the most equitable way to address
> the issue and
> will allow CBP officers to focus on their (primary)
> mission," he said.
>
http://news.yahoo.com/s/kgtv/20060419/lo_kgtv/3411141
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Beginning next month, expedited border-crossing privileges will no
longer be available to bicyclists at the San Ysidro Port of Entry,
officials announced Wednesday.

As of May 1, those pedaling their way into the United States from
Baja California will have to wait in line with people crossing the
international boundary on foot, according to U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.

The change stems from complaints that bicycles -- many rented from
nearby vendors, sometimes without seats, chains or even pedals --
were unfairly getting people through the station more quickly than
other travelers.

"Clearly, this privilege has been exploited to the point of abuse and
has placed our managers in a difficult position," said James Hynes,
director of the border port's passenger facilities.

The new policy "is the most equitable way to address the issue and
will allow CBP officers to focus on their (primary) mission," he said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/kgtv/20060419/lo_kgtv/3411141

My brother, who is a motorcyclist, recently forwarded to me a
legislative alert from a biker advocacy organization urging its members
to push for action on bills S. 577 (in the Senate) and H. R. 2793 (in
the House of Representatives).  These bills are "intended to ensure,
among other things, that individuals are not excluded from health-care
coverage due to their participation in activities such as motorcycling,
snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicle riding, horseback riding, skiing and
other similar activities", according to the sponsors.  They apparently
close a loophole in regulations issued in 2001 by the Department of
Health and Human Services that permit health insurers to deny benefits
to people injured while engaging in "dangerous" recreational or
transportation activities.

Does anybody know if those regulations also permit health insurers to
deny benefits for injuries sustained while riding a bicycle?  If so, is
any action being taken to support these bills?  Even if the regulations
don't directly apply to us, it seems to me that they set a bad precedent
that could affect us down the road, so we should probably get behind
these bills.

You can find out about more about these bills by going to the AMA action
alert at the following link:
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--- "Mr. Reyes" <thecoolteacher@...> wrote:

> agree totally, my wife however needs to get use to
> the idea of bicycle commuting.  I've heard of these
> adapters, the link didn't work though, can you help
> me out there?  thank you,
>   Ruben
>
> mauriceloridans <Mauricel@...> wrote:
>   I have one of these adapters:
>
> http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?
>
category=71&subcategory=1022&brand=&sku=10637&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
>
> But since this is bicyclecommuting the prefered
> solution is not to use the car to get there,
> ride!
>
> Maurice
>
> --- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, "ask me!"
> <thecoolteacher@...> wrote:
> >
> > my wife and I have one of those over the trunk
> bike carriers we use
> > when we go out in her mustang.  It works wonders
> when I mount my bike I
> > have 18 speed mountain bike. She however uses a
> womens three speed you
> > know with the diagonal bar which is much harder to
> mount.  Has anyone
> > else encountered this problem?  Any suggestions on
> how this can be less
> > of a hassle for both of us.
> >
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