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| bio | website | bikes-as-transportation.com |
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| location | Richmond, IN | |
| age | 37 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 9 months |
| seen | Mar 18 at 20:44 | |
| stats | profile views | 12 |
A year-around kid and cargo cyclist living in Richmond, Indiana. Find my bikes-as-transportation blog through the website link
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Mar 13 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Mar 13 |
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What is the best web application to create cycling cue sheets for future rides I have used MapMyRide and like the features and ease of use, but last time I tried to use it, it failed to print in the middle of my trip. They also start to charge your card indefinitely, rather than allowing one-time use for rare tours. Hopefully these issues will be addressed. |
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Feb 26 |
answered | Does any rental car company offer bike racks? |
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Feb 12 |
awarded | Necromancer |
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Feb 11 |
awarded | Citizen Patrol |
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Feb 8 |
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Winter commuting - how to keep warm? It rarely gets below 0F where I live, I won't know how to dress for that very well either. |
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Feb 8 |
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Winter commuting - how to keep warm? Regarding cayenne, I have another post about the effect of diet on warmth. Also Dottie has a great video on how to dress for winter bike commuting targeted more towards women. |
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Feb 8 |
answered | Winter commuting - how to keep warm? |
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Oct 9 |
awarded | Enlightened |
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Aug 5 |
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Heavier Thicker Chains and Gears for Winter due to Salt? In about 4 years of ownership, I've ridden in rain and snow dozens of times and I think had 2 flats in the rear. I'm still using the original tube and tire. Changing flats is really not worth optimizing for with this bike. |
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Aug 3 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Jul 14 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Jul 13 |
answered | How many miles and/or commuting seasons will a modern internal geared hub last? |
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Jul 13 |
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Why Do I Need a Better/Lighter Road Bicycle to Train For 'Fitness'? address the "social" aspect. |
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Jul 13 |
answered | Why Do I Need a Better/Lighter Road Bicycle to Train For 'Fitness'? |
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Jul 4 |
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Unconventional, pretty bicycle helmets These "hideously ugly" helmets are likely safer because they have a more spherical shape to better address rotational impacts, and fewer vents that objects can penetrate. More that here. |
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Jul 4 |
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Unconventional, pretty bicycle helmets My wife and I have Bern helmets. I have the G2. I have never found it to be "too hot", even when riding 100+ miles at nearly 90 degrees (F). I notice the lightweight design, and much appreciate the sun visor. (I have expected it to feel hotter on some occasions, it jus has never felt that much hotter.) |
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Jul 4 |
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Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding? Savanni, This page from REI suggests 25 to 28 mm for road touring. I would say there is no clear answer.. it's a balance between speed and durability. Bike tourists tend to error on the side of durable when in doubt. Besides going with wider tires, some people also put "slime" in the tires to help with punctures, or get tires with thicker outer walls. The Schwalbe Marathon line of tires is very popular with bike tourists for their puncture resistent and can be found in some narrower widths. I put Schwalble's on my families bikes. |
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Jul 3 |
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Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding? add note about weight. |
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Jul 3 |
answered | Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding? |
