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6101
Just saying hi. I commute, year-round, 10 miles round trip in Cleveland,OH. I've been checking out past posts, fun to read. I seem to have some things in...
rbobik
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Feb 1, 2007
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6102
damn! these guys just fixed up my current house loan, consolidated all the old ones, and im saving 600 bucks a month!! http://nipitout.info/shiq...
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Feb 1, 2007
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6103
... I don't use 'em myself - I guess I like mucking about with tubes and such. I have gotten a flat (foreign object) on a Schwalabe Marathon, and on a Advocet...
dennisthebald
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Feb 1, 2007
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6104
... minutes or so.< Chicago, in the wee hours - 10 minutes is way too long. Carrying a cell phone and calling a cab doesn't sound viable either....
dennisthebald
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Feb 1, 2007
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6105
I agree - even with practice, changing a flat in the dark, in sub freezing temperatures is not something that can be done in 10 mins, even in a place where you...
Sauerwald Mark
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Feb 2, 2007
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6106
I use Vittoria Pit Stop for emergencies. It takes about 10 seconds to fix a flat. It won't work on large slices but does a fine job on 99% of the flats I get: ...
Chris Cameron
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Feb 2, 2007
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6107
Hey Robert -- welcome! I'm not getting much use this year for my studded tires either! Fritz ________________________________ From:...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 2, 2007
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6108
... My ... Yes, Welcome Robert. My demographics are similar to yours. My wife and daughter drive, my son and I ride. My first commuter bike was a mtb to which...
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Feb 3, 2007
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6109
Hi Robert, I'm in the exact same shoes as you are except I'm 49 yrs old and commute religiously everyday (Kitchener, Ontario) no matter what the weather! I...
John
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Feb 3, 2007
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6110
Hi Robert, I've been commuting year-round for about 17 years. My kids also learned the value of a bicycle, as a viable means of transportation, commuting...
Jim Gagnepain
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Feb 5, 2007
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6111
2 degrees, wind chill who knows what. Plastic on feet and hands, balaclava and extra layer. 5 miles later, definitely awake, toes a little cold, wife says...
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Feb 8, 2007
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6112
"Wife says 'your nuts'". I said, "My nuts are frozen." Literally. Monday morning was the first time I remember experiencing pins and needles as you-know-what...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 8, 2007
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6113
Did she say "your nuts" or "you're nuts": very different meanings....
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Feb 8, 2007
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6114
I agree, Winter Riding is fun, so long as you dress properly. I do my best to inform people about Winter Riding I tell people when you ride in winter, just...
Robert Shapiro
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Feb 9, 2007
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6115
... to fix a flat. < Yeah, I've used fix-a-flat on motor bikes(before I saw the light), there is this stuff ...
dennisthebald
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Feb 9, 2007
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6116
An update on the headaches while riding: We found that they are related to the cold. When it is warm enough, they do not happen. It is good to know this,...
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Feb 9, 2007
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6117
There could be a connection between caffeine, cold, and riding. Fritz ________________________________ From: bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com ...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 9, 2007
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6118
While reading the Velo Cape Breton newsletter this morning, I came across this passage from Bob White's article on Winter Cycling: ... I agree with his...
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 10, 2007
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6119
Fo the headaches, what is your wife's blood pressure Riding a bike 10 miles duirng the cold is stessful on your body. I know this because I ride 10 miles a day...
Robert Shapiro
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Feb 10, 2007
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6120
I agree with John Ardelli on this. What I've read confirms his assertion that very few collisions occur due to a car overtaking a cyclist from behind, and...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 11, 2007
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6121
im trying to figure out this for my father: my father is about 6 foot and weighs around 180 pounds. first, what bike would be good for him commuter wise? I...
*Ducky*
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Feb 11, 2007
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There are many good bikes for someone only 180 pounds. Take him with you when shopping, the bike shop will fit him correctly. I'm 6' tall and have different...
Mike Rice
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Feb 11, 2007
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6123
... Often road bikes do not have a great geometry for commuting, which may involve carrying bags. Look at bikes designed for commuting, they are built stronger...
Randy Niere
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Feb 11, 2007
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6124
... I would advocate putting a watch on the bars if you don't put a computer (speedometer) on. I find that the most important piece of information is the...
David A de Gruyl
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Feb 12, 2007
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6125
hey! check this out.. http://nextplacetobe.info/evlo ..basically it's saved me a ton of money, you're placed up for auction and financers outbid each...
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Feb 12, 2007
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6126
... A good choice, but not great. He probably wants to be able to carry bags or stuff on the bike, and I would recommend a bike with rack mounts on it. I...
David A de Gruyl
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Feb 12, 2007
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6127
Ducky It sounds like your father is not an avid cyclist. That being the case, I would go for something comfortable, with a more upright riding posture than a ...
Sauerwald Mark
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Feb 12, 2007
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6128
THis thing is amazing, just graduated without even turning up a single day. Now fully qualified in a BA and looking to apply for a raise! I'll keep you guys ...
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Feb 12, 2007
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6129
I would find a good bike shop and take your father there to do a bunch of test rides. You don't buy a car without taking it for a spin; you shouldn't buy a...
Scrunge 13
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Feb 12, 2007
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Nothing like SPAM on the newsgroup, but this post made me think about insurance. If you are bike commuting and have not told your car insurance, it might be...
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