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| bio | website | touset.org |
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| location | San Francisco, CA | |
| age | 29 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years |
| seen | 7 hours ago | |
| stats | profile views | 103 |
Cyclist. Rubyist.
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May 19 |
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Sport Hybrids For Commuting and Exercise? I still haven't seen evidence in a long while that hybrid bikes serve any real purpose. They seem to be there solely so bike shops can foist them upon consumers who either don't know what they want, or have misguided notions about what kind of bike will suit their needs that they can't be steered away from. Perhaps I'm wrong. Mod me into oblivion. |
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May 18 |
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Sport Hybrids For Commuting and Exercise? Could be. Also, I haven't looked at hybrids in awhile. I wrote them off long ago. |
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May 18 |
answered | Sport Hybrids For Commuting and Exercise? |
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May 18 |
awarded | Commentator |
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May 18 |
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Why don't most MTBs have rear shocks? For what it's worth, touring and road bikes should never come with shocks. They're unnecessary, reduce your speed and efficiency, and add weight to the bike. |
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May 18 |
answered | How to fix a detached brake cable? |
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May 16 |
answered | I'm going to take my bike with me on a plane. Do I really need a special bike travel bag to have it transported safely? |
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May 16 |
awarded | Critic |
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May 13 |
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What are the differences between “clincher” and “tubular” tires? Tubular tires won't come off the rim unless they've been improperly glued. You can realistically ride several miles on flat tubulars if you have to. Do that with clinchers, and you'll be riding on your rim pretty quick. |
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May 13 |
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Should the laws be amended to allow cyclists to run red lights? What's a wiki question? |
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May 13 |
asked | Should the laws be amended to allow cyclists to run red lights? |
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May 13 |
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Are slick tires worth it for commuting? Jeff Atwood is a cyclist? Who knew? :) |
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May 13 |
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What are the differences between “clincher” and “tubular” tires? Heat from the brakes shouldn't melt the glue unless you've used something other than tubular glue, glued the tire on incorrectly, or are riding your rim brakes doing downhill mountain biking, in which case you're certifiably insane (rim brakes and tubulars on a MTB?). |
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May 13 |
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What are the differences between “clincher” and “tubular” tires? I just bought a pair of tubulars for the track, and they come sewn up nowadays. Still a PITA when you get a puncture, but I should get a few racing seasons out of those tires. |
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May 12 |
answered | What are the differences between “clincher” and “tubular” tires? |
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May 12 |
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Is my chain too long? It should be taut, as you are doing this procedure with the chain around the large chainring and the large cog, which is a combination that should never occur while riding. Regardless of how long the chain is, reduce its length such that it overlaps by no more than one full inner / outer link pair. |
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May 12 |
answered | How do I evaluate the quality of a road bike? |
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May 12 |
answered | How can I charge my phone while cycling? |
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May 12 |
awarded | Supporter |
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May 12 |
answered | Is my chain too long? |
