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October 3, 2016 at 4:13 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #1056272
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ParticipantLL Bean has their Timberline Roll Up bag for sale – $30!
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/112187
It is 1200 denier polyester with thermoplastic elastomer back coating, making this highly water resistant, but not 100% water proof.
Might make a decent commuter bag for someone.
July 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm in reply to: D.C. Council votes to make it easier for cyclists to collect insurance after a crash #1055216Participant@scoot 143015 wrote:
Great news. Time for Virginia and Maryland to get on this also.
BTW, the article says that the council needs to vote a second time on the bill, after summer recess, before it can become law. Why?
DC requires a second reading and vote before going to the Mayor for all legislation.
http://dccouncil.us/pages/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law
July 1, 2016 at 4:35 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #1054713Participant$32 Showers Pass Women’s Transit Jacket, Yelling Yellow, Small
Note this item is an open box return from Amazon. Regular price on these is $160.
June 7, 2016 at 2:31 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #1053307ParticipantCastelli Velo Jacket – $30 in Lime Small
This is new with free returns: http://www.amazon.com/Castelli-Velo-Jacket-Mens-Lime/dp/B00EOVG8O8
ParticipantWas there glass somewhere on the Custis? Must have passed a half dozen people with flats…
March 4, 2016 at 3:49 pm in reply to: "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. #1048869ParticipantWant a goofy single speed/fixie with 20″ wheels? For about $60 (normally around $300) someone might want this pink and purple beauty:
Also 4za carbon seatpost for $36 – Di2 compatible:
And lastly a Schwalbe Marathon for under $10 (700×28):
(note – all are amazon warehouse, so these are open box returns)
ParticipantCustis is currently a sheet of ice. Made for a fun ride in.
February 4, 2016 at 6:12 pm in reply to: while we’re talking tires…good compromise between gravel and slick? #1047163Participant@vvill 134271 wrote:
Hmm, not sure I would want something that far off the shape of the 6 bolts behind the rotor. 1mm increments are going to be too much in some cases, too.
These are what I have, although I still don’t have perfect fit. I could perhaps tune them more, but without thru axle I think it’s a little pointless since it’s more difficult to get the same QR axle tightness. (Also, I use cheap rotors on some of my wheels.)
$1.99 stainless steel 0.2mm increments
http://thebikelane.com/product/syntace-disc-brake-rotor-shims-243006-1.htmApologies, I should have been clear that I was referring to the centerlock systems for the 1mm cassette spacer. I have 5 of the syntace (which comes to 1mm) on my ISO 6 bolt front rotor, which work much better than the several layers of beer cans that were previously accomplishing the same task.
February 4, 2016 at 4:41 pm in reply to: while we’re talking tires…good compromise between gravel and slick? #1047144Participant@hozn 133022 wrote:
Yeah, as vvill noted adjusting mechanical calipers (esp. indexed like bb7) is often very quick (e.g. “out 3 clicks on outboard, in 1 click for inboard”) so it is a consideration but not the end of the world. The rotor shim washers only work for 6-bolt hubs, not sure if there is a shim solution for centerlock.
In general disc makes this easier IMO since you could have flexibility to run wheelsets with different rims if you wanted (without needing adjustments).
I’ve heard of people using 1mm cassette shims behind the rotor to push it out.
Participant@Tim Kelley 133926 wrote:
Why do you think they did it that way?
Is that to maintain the 6mph average pace needed to complete the route in the allotted time? Or maybe insurance reasons?
Insurance is where my money is placed.
January 28, 2016 at 2:23 pm in reply to: January ’16 – Trail Condition: That time they predicted mind-boggling amounts of snow #1046420Participant@KayakCyndi 133480 wrote:
Why hasn’t anyone put up a morning report?? I need to know exactly how bad and where the ice is. People, you are falling down (I hope not literally) on the job here!
Jeez…so demanding!
Custis is mainly fine west of Scott street with a bit of ice here and there other than the bridges. The bridges you could ice skate on. Below Scott the snow clearing from last night has resulted in a more spirited ride that one might find more like mountain biking. M street and L street (traveling in the direction of the convention center) are both decent. The bus traffic brings things down to 1 lane for the most part and people were taking it easy.
Participant@Raymo853 132910 wrote:
I saw a semi-verified FB post that WMATA will close bus operations Friday at 5, the trains at 11, and be closed all weekend.
Verified.
http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=6029
Participant@Raymo853 132900 wrote:
I wonder if this one has the drain hole at all or set up correctly. Of course the freeze line at LBJ is pretty close to the surface.
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That’s one of those hard to check after the fact things
.Participant@Tim Kelley 132895 wrote:
That includes the pipes that carry water to them?
Yes. Pipes should have been installed below the frost line (30 or 36 inches around here…don’t remember exactly off the top of my head, it’s been a while since I ran a water line).
ParticipantIf installed correctly they are freeze proof.
http://www.woodfordmfg.com/Woodford/Yard_Hydrant_Pages/Model-y34.html
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