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ParticipantI haven’t seen that, but you could probably rig one up yourself. Use two hooks for the wheels and hang the bike upside down, then attach a hook on a rope to the top tube that runs through a third ceiling hook or pulley to pull it sideways, and tie off the rope to a cleat on the wall.
ParticipantLooks great. See you under the blossoms.
Participant@RESTONTODC 2915 wrote:
That’s why I always glance behind me when I swerve or turn, specially in the bike lane.
I don’t worry too much the bikes. I want to make sure that the Big Box doesn’t hit me.
Bikes can sneak up on you because they’re silent, and they come alot closer to you when passing. They can do enough damage to you to matter. I worry about both.
Participanthttp://www.bikeride.com has a searchable list
ParticipantI usually do Vietch-Key-Fairfax. Less traffic than Wilson. Though once a fellow cyclist almost rammed into me going through a stop sign.
February 23, 2011 at 3:15 pm in reply to: The best way to approach Washington from Waynesboro, Virginia??? #925125ParticipantC&O is a good idea – very scenic and not too crowded. It’s not paved though.
Participant@kt543 2605 wrote:
I did a 16.5 mile ride last Saturday when it was windy with a group. I didn’t die, but I think I might have to take the bike on metro and ride it back till I can get myself in better shape. I have a lot of respect for you bike commuters.
It gets easier quickly.
February 23, 2011 at 2:33 pm in reply to: The best way to approach Washington from Waynesboro, Virginia??? #925121ParticipantDe rien.
How many are in your group? The W&OD may be busy that day, but it may not be worse than roads unless you have a large group.
The Custis Trail runs along I-66 into downtown. It connects to the W&OD. Are you headed downtown? It would work fine, and probably won’t be as busy as the W&OD.
ParticipantMark,
There’s a BikeStation at Union Station, they might store it or give you advice.
bikestation.com/washingtondc/
Participant@brendan 2561 wrote:
Directions from veitch to bluemont park area on w&od/four mile run: http://bit.ly/ebdkN4
This is my route. Traffic is light on the road parts. It beats the Custis hills.
KT, I’ll meet up and ride this part with you some day, for free! (unless it’s below 40 degrees, then you owe me $10). I can help you get across the right bridge and to Cap Hill too, I work near the Capitol.
February 22, 2011 at 6:46 pm in reply to: The best way to approach Washington from Waynesboro, Virginia??? #925099ParticipantHmm. I would imagine you’d want to take advantage of having a trail that extends so far to the west, and take the W&OD option. But I’m partial to trails. As you get closer to DC, that makes sense because of traffic. Also, it’s easier to navigate.
How you get to Purcellville is a different question.
ParticipantIf it’s been really wobbly for a long time and not fixed, the rim could be twisted or cracked, and that would make it harder or impossible to fix. There’s a small chance you’ll need a new wheel. Probably not a huge expense though.
January 6, 2011 at 4:28 pm in reply to: Want recommendations on LIGHTWEIGHT bike for small female riders #924381Participant@Joe Chapline 1692 wrote:
Anyone: I always look at bikes with the larger 700c wheels, because that’s my preference. Would Runner750 be better off looking at bikes with smaller, 26″ wheels, for weight, and/or for her smaller size?
RE the top tube, there are bikes that have an angled top tube, which gives you more clearance to stand over the frame. A true step-through frame allows you to dismount without swinging one leg over the seat. As baiskeli said, those were originally designed for women in skirts, but are also practical for anyone that has to get on and off the bike a lot. (Mail carriers, for example.) I don’t know if Runner750 is looking for a bike with a low top tube, or a true step-through frame, but both are available.
Last note for now: You can save some weight in the tires. If it does make sense to look for a bike with 26″ wheels, a lot of those are mountain bikes and may have big, fat, knobby tires on them. But the wheels will probably accept narrower, lighter tires.
I would imagine the style of bike she’d get with either 26″ wheels or step-thru might negate any weight savings. That’s why I mentioned that. Also, I wondered if her desire for no top tube meant her entire frame was just too big for her. Yeah, getting something with 26″ and then switching to tires that don’t belong on a Humvee is an option, as it is for lots of people.
But obviously she needs to just shop around. Also, she can probably find a reasonably-sized steel bike. I don’t know what she rides now, but I’d guess just a smaller frame, leaner-style bike is all she needs. She’s probably done reading this and out shopping by now anyway.
ParticipantWhy not just post some Hot Guys and Bikes for equality? I’ll pose.
Participant@BlackHawk 659 wrote:
Ballston to Cap Hill.
Edit: Looks like I could have gone north around Ft Myer to Marshall Dr and it would have taken me to Memorial Bridge… or I guess I could go way north to Custiss trail then down Mt. Vernon over Mem Bridge. That seems LONG for a first time commute lol!!
That’s my commute. I take Fairfax Drive to Wilson and cut left to get to Key Blvd., then left again to the Custis trail at Lee Highway to connect to the Mt. Vernon Trail and the bridge. Pretty low traffic and minimal hillage.
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