Just thought that the more weather bound of you folks would appreciate how rough my commute is: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0182_f.html Louis ...
this is entirely dependent on your peed and riding conditions. I have used a niterider high end light with the expensive taillight for abou 4 winters. worked...
Since I spend half of my daily commute riding in the dark, I've had to rely on lights that are not only bright, but also compact, lightweight, last a long time...
I would like to recommend a budget concious alternative to the overpriced light sets that the bike shops sell. These lights kick butt and the price I paid for...
Also a simple cheap solution is to bungee cord a Maglite flashlight (Three D cells or above) onto the handlebars. I rarely ride at night so for me this works...
Hi everyone: I am so happy to find a group like this! My name is Cheryll, I live in CA - the central valley area. Sorry to say that this area is less than...
On Thu, 09 Jan 2003 23:38:23 -0000 "oncegirl02 <oncegirl02@...>" ... just ... I know the feeling since I live in the central valley area too. Oh, we ...
Cheryll, Welcome. You should enjoy the dialogue we have from time to time. Some pretty interesting stories and always good advice. Sorry to hear about your ...
I've been using the maglite idea for 2 years now. Used two hose clamps to attach it to the bike. One goes thru the other, then tighten one of them to the light...
Wow! I wish I had your courage and dedication! I've come close to getting hit and have taken a few serious spills, but nothing like you've been thru! And then...
On Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:09:24 -0000 rick_p26 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> ... At one point I did have a whip antenna on the bike but now I just carry a ...
Hey all. My name is Jamie and I am a Industrial Design student. I am working on my thesis project, which is a bike designed for a commuter. Im now commuting to...
i envision a broad based trike witha wide stance in traffic, with gun turrrets on the back, barbed wire on the sides, slathered in reflective tape and...
I'm a new commuter with a new bike with "new" SPD clipless pedals. I don't feel safe with the clipless pedals. What do other commuters use? My commute is 6...
I have been using clipless pedals for many years. I commute when the weather is warmer. I use spd pedals on my commuter. You will get used to them. Be...
I commute six miles, (*with few stops--rural), with spd pedals. ( however, as I jumped into clipless, I bought the Shimano pedals which have clipless on one...
I ride as close to year round as I can in the state of maine, and use time pedals for all of my bikes.I race mtnbike and also race on the road. Have been using...
1. Yes you will absolutely eventually become used to clipless pedals and you will be able to declip from clipless pedals faster and with more certainty than...
Designing a bike for commuters would be a very tough project to undertake. There are so many different varibles to consider. For instance my commute is 14...
Thanks to all who responded to my question about clips versus clipless. I'm keeping them! I adjusted them so that my foot comes out a little more easily and...
I missed the thread on clipless vs clip. (e-mail down) I'd like to add a thought. after years of using both styles (and unhappy with both) on my around town...
... I have SPD pedals on my commuter bike and have no problems with them. Clipless pedals take time to get used to. Set the tension so they are loose enough to...
oh baby. foggy out this morning. very very low visibilty. course, cars speed up under those conditions. my job is just 5 miles away but there's a real big...
well if you should show up in court nude there will be some new news instead of the same old same old have a good day, and I'm envious of you and your...
I also envy you, tonight it's suppose to get down to minus 5 plus snow today. I'm sitting in my living room staring at my bike longingly...Soon I'll be out...
I also envy you, tonight it's suppose to get down to minus 5 plus snow today. I'm sitting in my living room staring at my bike longingly...Soon I'll be out...
My Jamis Dakota XC needs no changes/upgrades to improve my commute. It is the perfect ride for me. The retards I am forced to share the road with could use a...
ok so yesterday I was in a nutty sort of mood and just ran to work. about 4-5 miles. up a big hill. It was fun. some of my co-workers saw me running by the...
