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...
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sherry-heath807@...
Feb 1, 2007 8:09 pm
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... 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...
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...
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: ...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
... 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
david@...
Feb 12, 2007 11:46 am
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lily-gannaway157@...
Feb 12, 2007 11:47 am
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... 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
david@...
Feb 12, 2007 12:02 pm
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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 ...
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lily-gannaway157@...
Feb 12, 2007 2:00 pm
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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...
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...
