[DaveK]

@one-highlander 56442 wrote:

Speaking of city streets, I have avoided Washington Blvd., but it’s interesting how none of the main arteries seem to have bike provisions. Glebe was a nice ride — early on Sat. morning — but those cars were incredibly close. Went to Potomac Yard a number of times, but used parallel streets (Eads) rather than Jefferson Davis hwy.

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I’m happy to report that I didn’t die and I guess I’m getting the hang of these freeway-streets.

Given time, you learn routes that don’t involve the big six-lane roads or the fast divided highways. The region needs to do a better job getting new cyclists to those routes though. I’m glad you were able to find at least a few alternatives during your stay.

And no, the bugs never do get better.

[DaveK]

@pikebike 56414 wrote:

Trek 1.1 only $150?!
looks to be smaller
has a revolution sticker on the frame as well

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3897952753.html

Now THAT is stolen.

[DaveK]

@DismalScientist 56327 wrote:

Ditto. Should I do this geared or fixed?

How do you expect he is going to answer this question?

[DaveK]

@Dickie 56238 wrote:

Huh, weird… why does it say I only completed half a century?…… “SHAAAAWN!”

Not sure I’ve seen this bike before, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Very jealous.

[DaveK]

@ShawnoftheDread 56252 wrote:

Fuji Cross Comp frame set and wheels. Good deal for $240?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/3894136668.html

Decent if you have a groupset in the parts bin or can get one cheap. Or if you’re looking to go singlespeed. Otherwise it’ll be $500+ to complete it with new parts and then you could have bought the whole bike used anyway.

[DaveK]

@lim 56103 wrote:

I’m interested in putting more bikes on that monster, where did you get the additional pads from?

If yours is the same as mine (mine was from Performance Bike but it looks exactly the same) then these will fit – http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1023857_-1_400245__400245

[DaveK]

Those are both absolutely stupid deals. The second ad almost sounds legit except for the price. The first one… meh.

[DaveK]

@lim 56097 wrote:

This is what I use for home storage:

It takes up more space than the other storage solutions before this post but it is self standing and you don’t have to worry about damaging the walls or keeping your wheels clean before hanging up your wheels. It’s all metal and very sturdy.

Thule BSTK2 Bike Stacker

I have the same rack, and by adding additional pads to the arms I can keep four bikes comfortably on it. I don’t see how I’d do better for the space that it takes up.

[DaveK]

@dbb 56053 wrote:

Nope. Spanish Trail Blvd across the AIWW in Boca Raton.

Ha! Not quite, Spanish River Blvd. I knew it looked familiar. I used to live there. My friend lived on the Intracoastal about 200 feet south of that bridge. What’s the best kind of boat? The one your friend has.

[DaveK]

@dbb 56051 wrote:

Was down in Florida for a couple of days without a bike. Had I thought through the process, I could have hit a bike shop or two for test rides which would have netted me some NBC points.

Saw a sign which seemed directive in nature. Because of my minimal art skills I was unable to comply. Needed Dickie!

It is really stretching for me to try and guess this, but it wasn’t taken anywhere near Bradenton, was it?

[DaveK]

@ShawnoftheDread 56037 wrote:

Bianchi Veloce, $500.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/3887942265.html

Celeste… steel.. Campy… ungh. Want.

[DaveK]

@ShawnoftheDread 55923 wrote:

Had just enough beer to try a ride pic after, but not so much that I crashed.
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The left foot of the person behind you looks exactly like the face of a spaniel.

[img]http://bikearlingtonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3148&d=1371784351[/img]

[DaveK]

Great bones to build almost any sort of bike. If it was a 54cm we’d be talking…

[DaveK]

I run into that person all the time and I’ve given them a few “nice bike”s. If she is who I think she is, I even turned on her rear light for her once at a stoplight. I’ll be creepy and mention this the next time I see her.

[DaveK]

@ebubar 55820 wrote:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3883169494.html

Lemond 55 cm road bike – $650

Not sure if this is a good price, but i’ve read good things about Lemonds!

Not a good price for a bike that old with Sora.

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