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February 27, 2013 at 5:06 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #963461
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ParticipantThe Clymb has RoadID bracelets on sale for the next 4 days or so.
February 27, 2013 at 4:15 pm in reply to: Freezing Saddles: Winter Bike Challenge (sign up open) #963459Participant@Bilsko 43982 wrote:
Next week’s trip to Austin you say?
Let me show you how its done.
1) Re-Book tickets for Austin March 1-4
2) Go here: http://bicyclesportshop.com/
3) Rent one of these: http://bicyclesportshop.com/about/road-bike-rentals-pg1451.htm (Sorry, second item on list is already taken)
4) Ride with MEEE!!!!!!!!Seriously though, if you wouldn’t mind scouting out some good routes/Strava segments for me, I’m only going to have an hour or two on Sat. and the same again on Sunday morning, so I could certainly use some help. KTHXBAI
Instead of a road bike rent one of these
http://bicyclesportshop.com/about/mountain-bike-rentals-pg1450.htmThen hit the Greenbelt via Zilker Park.
February 27, 2013 at 4:12 pm in reply to: Freezing Saddles: Winter Bike Challenge (sign up open) #963458Participant@PeteD 43938 wrote:
Bah. Roads are nice and wide, it’s only muddy at the low creek crossings, though you do have to be vigilant incase you come around a cattle grade. I can’t wait to go back and ride RR620 from Cedar Park to 71, then to 12 down to Wimberly. Then do Loop360, and then 2222 from 360 down to Mopac.
You are making me homesick.
Participant@elcee 44699 wrote:
Building a bike up for my daughter. KHS frameset (Reynolds 853!!) from eBay; H+Son TB14/Shimano 105 wheels; Tiagra components.
Nice, looking bike!
Oh boy, oh boy. I can’t wait until I can build up some bikes for my kids!!
ParticipantWow, this thread has really grown. I had something written, then work got in the way. Lots of good advice and experiences so far. Here goes my 2 cents.
When the twins were 4 when I took pedals off a 12″ kids bike. They had a little trouble with the weight at first, but after about a month they figured it out.
Their younger sister got a Chicco Red Bullet when she was 3 and the light weight really helped get her going quickly. The plastic wheels did fine on just about any pavement. It was nice that it would fit in the back of the trailer. She rode around on that thing for a good 6 months until I put her on a 12″ bike with pedals. The hardest part after that was getting her to use the coaster brake instead of putting her feet down.
My son just got a Strider for his 2nd birthday. I figured he’d be on it for over a year and wanted something that would grow with him. He likes it, but hasn’t had a chance to ride much. Definitely gonna look into the real tires/wheels when he is older.
Can’t wait until the weather is better so we can all cruise around the neighborhood.
February 15, 2013 at 3:47 am in reply to: Freezing Saddles: Winter Bike Challenge (sign up open) #962589Participant@americancyclo 43811 wrote:
My week in training that prevents lunch rides and next weeks trip to Austin aren’t going to help us out any I’m afraid. The first three weeks in march will be better, but I have a feeling everyone is going to be pulling in the extra miles as we near the end.
If you need to train, I’ll go to Austin for you.
ParticipantWhere: Bethesda to Georgetown on the CCT
You: wearing shorts and a short sleeved jersey
Me: following you most of the way with a 10 – 20 yard gapSorry for splashing you when I passed. I didn’t see the large puddle when I made the decision to pass.
ParticipantI thought the reason was for snow plowing. Like it is gonna snow (famous last words)
Participant@Greenbelt 43515 wrote:
I can see that bike rack from my office!
You can watch his bike next week! You’ll promise to keep it safe, right?
Participant@Dirt 43514 wrote:
I strongly suggest using the L brackets that you drill and screw to the fender for attaching them to your bike, rather than the crimp-on bracket that bends around the fender. Both come with the kit (Though I think I linked to the Honjo “L” bracket instead of the V-O version). It takes longer to install them, but you get a much cleaner and trouble free installation
Pete
Oh great, my third install of the fenders is here!
ParticipantIt is jury duty. Drive in and make yourself even more miserable (nothing to do with Freezing Saddles, move along)
What about bus->CaBi?
ParticipantNice! Looks like they are offering 20% off.
I’ve only been using 48mm fluted VO fenders for a couple of weeks. Other than me doing a poor install job the first, um second time, they work great and are pretty quiet with leather washers. Considering a mudflap, but might try some colored duct tape first.
Also, consider ordering the spring thing or making your own depending on your dropout.
February 8, 2013 at 3:23 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #961184ParticipantFree shipping on orders over $50. Like I need a reason to spend more money.
February 8, 2013 at 3:12 pm in reply to: How many miles are each of you commuting to and from work and how long does it take? #961183ParticipantLong way is about 33 miles round trip and mostly trail. Short way is about 24 miles round trip and mostly road. Both take an hour +/- 10 minutes.
I really feel it if I do the long way more than 3x a week. I am usually in a rush in the evenings to get home and see the kids before bed time. In the end a combination of the two is my usual commute.
Participant@thecyclingeconomist 43129 wrote:
I’ve been using snowboarding gloves for years. Mine have vents that zip on the back, so if your fingers are overheating, it can let some air flow.
They work great. Even the $12 (normally $50) Head snow-gloves at Costco work very well. My hands aren’t cold down into the teens.
The Head gloves also make great snowballs, but they do get a little wet after amassing a solid stockpile.
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