Bijan Soleymani <bijan@...> wrote: On the subject of how cycling clothes look, as a male cyclist I think that cycling clothes look really good on women...
... Personally, I find an attractive woman is an attractive woman, period, pregnancy notwithstanding. ... OK. Admiring a woman as you pass by is one thing,...
In a message dated 4/30/2004 11:18:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Short distances, most likely not. But I typically ride 40 to 70 miles on a weekend ride....
I started wearing cycling gloves because otherwise my hands kept getting sweaty, and it was hard to grip the handlebars. I found I was gripping the handlebars...
... there, and ... don't ... Maybe you should try another pair in a different brand. The amount of padding varies a lot. You can also get biking shorts that...
... I often ride 40 to 70 miles a day in summer. I usually wear a t-shirts and normal shorts, but I'd probably be better off with cycling attire. ... While I...
to my bike pannniers. I cant seem to go anywhere without at least two of them , and sometimes all 4. Just in case I pass a store on the way home so might as...
I (almost) always carry 2 sets of panniers. In them are: tool kit, extra tools, 10-foot lock-up cable, first-aid kit specifically for cyclists, special tire...
Unless I am touring or carrying a lot of newsletters, brochures and maps for a cycling event, I usually cycle with one pannier. I also carry full rain gear,...
I was curious about what my commuter weighed when fully loaded. With lights, fenders, one water bottle, and baggage, the thing weighed 45 pounds! In addition...
In a message dated 4/30/2004 11:18:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I tend to believe in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". There are some pieces of...
... My "purse" is a bit smaller. My basic stuff is in one T-42 pannier (i.e. 21 L capacity). I carry the Road Morph pump (almost as good as a floor pump), a...
If you are looking for the bright neon colored plastic pins worn at the National Bike Summit, contact the Texas Bicycle Coalition for a bike pin vendor. Gayle...
In a message dated 5/1/2004 3:30:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Somewhat less but it fits (more or less) in one seat bag: One or two spare tubes depending on...
... I don't think bicycle riders are MOTOR vehicle operators, either. I don't think bicycle riders are VEHICLE operators, either, except in a very few states. ...
... It depends on how you ride, I would think. My normal cadence is 95-105, and my normal speed is 18-23mph. My commute is 15 miles. I started by wearing...
In a message dated 4/30/2004 11:18:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I have wondered that myself. I tend to wear 'normal' everyday clothes. T-shirt and capri's...
Trevor Bourget wrote: I will try to ask my question more clearly. You have described a standard for bike riders that seems to allow lots of leeway for what I...
Hi Shyrley, I am addicted to my Carradice Camper saddlebag. It holds about as much as one saddlebag (Or, it will hold my saddlebags if I am shopping without...
Ok Right now I am preparing for an out of town trip, so the bike is groaning. Usually though, I carry two panniers and a seatbag (recumbent) with the...
... Basically I think the idea is that since bicycle are less dangerous they shouldn't be as strongly regulated. I think this agrees with how I feel. It's...
... Since I was a boy, I've ALWAYS been taught that my bicycle was a VEHICLE. Regardless what the LAW says, that's the way I'll always think of it. John A....
... That pretty much matches MY philosophy as well. Except I try not to exceed the speed limits. Not usually a problem on a bike 95% of the time, though... :P...
... Probably he meant the posted speed limit. What I wrote was the basic speed law; if it's safe to go faster, in my judgement, I'll go faster. If it's not...
Hello Everyone, I did my 60 mile trip with the kids to a birthday party yesterday and wore my new bike shorts. My initial impression is that they are more...