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@Greenbelt 35993 wrote:

Zombies are not a threat to cyclists. We evade. Others lose their brains.

I was really expecting to be prepared well for the Zombie Apocalypse, but now that Hostess is out of business, I’m not sure I want to survive.

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Yep, I can’t deny that. The evidence is pretty blatant LOL

another interesting article on it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/sep/11/mamil-middle-aged-men-in-lycra

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From what I’ve read in the past, it should be good in an emergency (probably for longer, but why push it? tubes are cheap)

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IMG_1487 by tehschkott, on Flickr

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Thank you!

I did get a response back from Jamis, which was basically what has been said here.

Jamis wrote:

Thank you for contacting the support team at JAMIS Bicycles. There is no exact number that is correct in terms of spoke tension. Most wheels have a range of tension that they are designed for depending on the spoke, how the wheel is laced and other factors. Please contact your local JAMIS Dealer and they will be able to assist you further.

And they listed my local dealers. Initially I was a bit perturbed by this softball response, but I get where they’re coming from. I also think it’s great that they listed all the dealers for me, that helps to support the LBSs.

I think what I’ll do is to start off slow, just make sure they’re in the same range of each other. Get a feel for measuring the tension accurately, then start playing with the truing, minor adjustments at first. Just to get the feel of how everything works together. My wheel is back from Jamis, it was a defect of some sort, so I’ll get the new wheel put on. Everything will be pretty true and correct (Proteus mechanics are awesome), so I’ll make minor adjustments as needed. Hopefully by the time anything is WAY out, I’ll be comfortable enough to get it set right. I also have the rims off that Miyata that’s sitting on my wall rack, so I can play with that rim all I want, as it’s going to be a while before I build that up.

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I think, ultimately, it comes down to who is delivering the message. Tim, with his pretty hair and winning smile, is going to be received more favorably than a hairy, scary, bearded old curmudegeon. I don’t really try, unless I’m stopped next to the person and have a minute to have a real (short) conversation. So I rely on my passive influence as much as possible, setting a good example.

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@TwoWheelsDC 35936 wrote:

It would seem you’re in violation of Rule #10: It never gets easier, you just go faster.

oh, we’re talking about cycling… thought you knew me a little more personally than I wanted!

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@ShawnoftheDread 35931 wrote:

and rule #5.

LOL thanks, cleaning Gatorade G2 Ultra Performance off my monitor and keyboard now

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@Tim Kelley 35928 wrote:

Wow. Like Dave K said–kudos for your commitment!

THAT’S IT?!!!! WTF

It took me like 20 minutes to type all that up with the mapped out links and you’re not going to tell me how to do it faster?!

what are we paying you for?!

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I wore this crazy Endura Merino baselayer today. I had a long sleeve jersey over it, and my Bontrager shell… and I was sweating like a OINK pig! OINK!

that Merino stuff is insane. I seriously think it’s only meant to be worn when the temps are near zero.

…

..except for the socks! ugh. I have some merino socks and some sidi diablo boots, and my little piggies were kind of cold this morning

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@Tim Kelley 35914 wrote:

being generous and not including getting from your neighborhood to the highway

I live right at the intersection of 495 and Rockville Pike (under the bridge, don’t hate) and I work right next to 50. I have no ‘neighborhood’ time to speak of LOL

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@Tim Kelley 35914 wrote:

I’m curious about your routes, if you don’t mind sharing?

Very happy to share!

Here is my drive commute, which takes roughly 25-30 minutes. 20 is a slight exaggeration, but I am traveling “against the rush”, so traffic tends to be MOO-VING, like “if you’re not doing 75+ you’re getting honked at” moving. Highway 50 is crazy, I see people flying by me at what must be 90+ (no exaggeration).
http://goo.gl/maps/7eCLe

Here is my bike commute Part 1, roughly. for some reason, Google maps doesn’t want to let me map it down a section of the Anacostia trail:
http://goo.gl/maps/M3eXy
here’s the Strava map for it:
http://app.strava.com/activities/26040044

then I catch a Metro bus, which I usually don’t have to wait a long time for:
http://goo.gl/maps/Wcep4

then I ride 3.5 miles from the bus stop to work
http://goo.gl/maps/f9SbG

My average is usually around 13.5 to 14, depending on a lot of factors, including how heavy my commuter is. It takes me about 1:30 to 1:40 to do the 20 from home to New Carrollton. Then I catch a bus and ride it to Bowie, then ~15 minutes from there to work. If I were to skip the bus ride, I’d be looking at a 33 mile ride:
http://goo.gl/maps/Xnn73

Maybe I could ride 33 miles in 2 hours, and drop the bus times, but I usually don’t have to wait more than 5-10 minutes for the bus. I’m happy to hear any suggestions! I’d love to cut the time down.

edit: so, to be fair, 2 hours is to travel 33 miles, but I cut out 10 miles by using a bus. I cheat.

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There are many days where my drive is only 20 minutes, maybe 25 at most, on good days. Since I’m traveling the opposite direction of the “rush flow”, I’m usually hitting speeds of … (looks for cops, realizes I’m on the internet) a solid 55MPH posted speed limit Except on 50 where the speed limit is 65 So, unfortunately, the differential between my 20 minute drive and my 2 hour-by-bike commute is significant… but today, I did get to say “gee, maybe I’ll just take the bike today”. I even woke up and got moving at 5:30! Had a great ride. The lines are painted on Sligo Creek Trail! I guess it was done some time ago, it’s been a couple weeks since I biked in, but they’re purple (have a pic, can’t post from work). The sunrise was REALLY trying to be beautiful, and was very fiery when the sun first started to come up, but it didn’t “fire up” much more than the horizon. Was hoping to snap a nice shot like I had several weeks ago. Still, I had an awesome ride in! Other than sweating like a pig because Merino should only be worn in sub-zero temperatures.

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@Tim Kelley 35821 wrote:

“Pedal perfect: Bikers shed spandex to inspire new riders”

With the Tweed Ride going on here in DC it seems like we’re right on the curve!

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/13/living/bicycle-fashion-tweed-ride/index.html

we’ve got some nice curves around here too!

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@DaveK 35701 wrote:

Regardless I’m sure the answer is “everything”.

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better way to experience the road than from the back of a bike” – Alton Brown

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