Andrew Mitry

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  • January 2, 2014 at 9:53 pm in reply to: 2014 Mileage Goals. #989776
    Andrew Mitry
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    Only made it to 2,800 of my 3k goal last year so 3k again plus completing a century.

    January 2, 2014 at 2:18 pm in reply to: Freezing Saddles Side Bet #FSSB Week 1 #989694
    Andrew Mitry
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    I’ll join the fun, weighing in on 1/2 at 225 pounds.

    January 1, 2014 at 2:54 am in reply to: Freezing Saddles Meet and Greet Happy Hour? #989634
    Andrew Mitry
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    Looks like I will be able to make it, very excited to meet you all! Happy New Year!

    September 20, 2013 at 6:27 pm in reply to: Icy winter conditions are almost here… #981875
    Andrew Mitry
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    @DismalScientist 64793 wrote:

    The cheapest I can find online.:rolleyes:

    I think my 26″ ones are Schwalb Marathons, but they could be Nokians.

    I would make sure they have reflective sidewalls given the early afternoon sunsets.

    Thanks, I’ll look into getting a pair and hopefully join you all for freezing saddles.

    September 20, 2013 at 5:59 pm in reply to: Icy winter conditions are almost here… #981867
    Andrew Mitry
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    @DismalScientist 64786 wrote:

    Winter commuting will be mandatory once we restart Freezing Saddles.:rolleyes: Buy your studded tires now!

    Last winter, studded tires on a mountain bike only slowed my commute by a couple mph. I would only add 15 minutes under “normal” conditions (packed ice or less than 1″ of snow).

    Sweet, easier to justify if it is only adding 15 minutes. Which studded tires do you recommend?

    Thanks!

    September 20, 2013 at 5:50 pm in reply to: Icy winter conditions are almost here… #981865
    Andrew Mitry
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    Since you guys bring it up, how doable is a 14 mile commute on multi use paths in the snow? I know the paths won’t be plowed. Currently takes me about an hour to commute in, would I need to budget twice as much time?

    Thinking about getting studded tires for my old mountain bike…

    September 18, 2013 at 6:02 pm in reply to: FMCC III (Herndon) #981649
    Andrew Mitry
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    @KS1G 64449 wrote:

    A group of us (I think I am the only Bike Forums participant) meet about 6AM for a 1 hr or so ride. For much of the spring, late summer, and fall, that means we start while it is still dark and see the dawn. Also encoutner lots of critters, a mix of illuminated and ninja style riders and runners. Other references – see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dawn_Patrol_(1938_film) and surfer slang.

    Thanks for the explanation, sounds like fun!

    September 13, 2013 at 1:46 am in reply to: FMCC III (Herndon) #981215
    Andrew Mitry
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    @KS1G 64088 wrote:

    I plan to be there. Going for a dawn patrol ride 1st, so may be there closer to 7:15-7:30.

    What is a dawn patrol ride?

    September 12, 2013 at 6:39 pm in reply to: Dual platform pedals: clipless and SPD #981154
    Andrew Mitry
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    @Arlingtonrider 64029 wrote:

    Many of us use these and really like them, for the reasons described in the post above. I bought the Performance Bike version (Forte) and have had no problems with them. The set I bought generally keeps the same side up after you unclip, so I haven’t had the issue Andrew describes, except when I first start a new ride with a different type of shoes.

    Arlingtonrider’s point is valid, I only have this issue about 10% of the time.

    September 12, 2013 at 6:26 pm in reply to: Dual platform pedals: clipless and SPD #981144
    Andrew Mitry
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    I use the Shimano A530s on my Surly Cross Check, they work pretty well for me. I generally wear normal shoes for quick errands and switch to cleated bike shoes for my longer commute into work. The only annoyance is when you are spinning up at intersection and trying to clip only to discover you are on the wrong side of the pedal. When I had a pair of cleated Keens (recessed cleat) it wasn’t to big of a deal because I could pedal on the flat side until I got an opportunity to flip the pedal, but with cleated road shoes (exposed cleat) my foot slips of the pedal. Hope that helps.

    September 12, 2013 at 5:26 pm in reply to: FMCC III (Herndon) #981128
    Andrew Mitry
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    @LydsRod 63990 wrote:

    Howdy guys, new to this group. I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Wednesday Coffee Crew, is this on tomorrow? If so what time?

    Welcome!!!

    Typically most of us arrive around 7/7:15 AM, I won’t be able to make it tomorrow but hope to be there next Friday.

    September 6, 2013 at 12:39 am in reply to: FMCC III (Herndon) #980490
    Andrew Mitry
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    @Lucky21 63297 wrote:

    Is this still going on? Just signed up here and found this thread. I pass by the GL every morning and can always use another cup of coffee. I’d also love to meet some of you fellow commuters out on the trail.

    Thanks.

    I plan on being there around 7am, looking forward to meeting you!

    August 29, 2013 at 7:50 pm in reply to: Error #979784
    Andrew Mitry
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    I see the error in Chrome and Firefox (even after refreshing cache), I don’t see it on Safari.

    August 29, 2013 at 7:41 pm in reply to: Error #979779
    Andrew Mitry
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    @Tim Kelley 62551 wrote:

    This should be taken care of now. Please let me know if anyone has any issues with it.

    I still see it, even tried logging out and back in.

    August 28, 2013 at 7:54 pm in reply to: First bike with pedals #979685
    Andrew Mitry
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    @dasgeh 62450 wrote:

    He’s going to tear it up on a geared bike.

    That is my hope, his number one complaint on longer rides is the hills. Hopefully the 6-speed will solve that :)

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