Gary.Ray

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By day a Microsoft Platform Web Developer.
By night 1/2 the year, a H.S Basketball Coach.

I am a mixed mode commuter - sometimes I ride, sometimes I drive, and sometimes there is a bus or train ride mixed in there.

My rides:

2008 Specialized Roubaix Comp (pretty much stock)
2004 Novara Randonee - racks, fenders, lights and an upgrade to 105 on the rear after a crash.
1993 MtnTek Vertical - rack, fenders, slick - was my primary commuter for years.

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May 3	comment	Crash-proof Laptop bags for MacBook Pro for Bicycle? Welcome to Bicycles Stack Exchange! Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.
May 2	comment	What map / navigation / bike direction apps are available for the iphone for commuting / urban cycling Welcome to Bicycles Stack Exchange! Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.
Mar 14	comment	Is it cost effective to purchase a frame and components separately? I think you are going to find the answer to cost and more in this question: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1452/…
Mar 13	comment	Anyplace sell bolts for SPD cleats? Once you get the replacement screws, pick up some Loctite Blue (not Red) and put a drop on the threads before you install the cleat - will stop the screw from loosening on its own - loctiteproducts.com/p/10/15/t_lkr_blue/overview/…
Mar 6	comment	gatorskin tyres The last minute or so of youtube.com/… shows the technique.
Jan 4	comment	Small non-folding bike The fold allows a bike that is 'small' when collapsed to fit a person of average height/build. Are you a particularly small person or shopping for a child? Are you looking for something that is sized for a person of average build but with smaller wheels?
Dec 5	comment	Do I need a new chain after 1300 miles? Thanks @Sam - I edited the question a little to get away from the shopping, "which is best" type of question and reopened it.
Dec 4	comment	Commuting between car lanes A common term for this is "filtering" and proponents of vehicular cycling will tell you it's a bad idea. The cars just have to pass you again, and you are usually in their blind spot if one decides at the last minute to turn right. Also, I frequently see bikes to the right of a travel lane that are blocking a turn lane. All of these just make motorists irritated at the next cyclist they see. Better is to just wait in line behind the last car in the right-most lane traveling in the direction you want to go.
Nov 28	comment	Why do my tires keep losing air, even after having the tubes replaced? Welcome to Bicycles! You may want to clarify when you are talking about the Tyre, and when you are talking about the Inner Tube. Other than a puncture, the tyre would seem to have nothing to do with a slow loss of pressure.
Nov 28	comment	What are the possible upgrades for a 40-year-old Bottecchia 10 Speed? Loose Screws is another great source for older, hard to find parts: loosescrews.com
Nov 28	comment	Switch to narrower rims on a hybrid? If you are going so far as to re-lace new rims to the hubs, your LBS doing the job should be able to adjust the brakes for you.
Oct 25	comment	Does a three foot passing law actually require drivers to give three feet? While laws like this encourage education and safer passing, citation and enforcement typically only occurs if there has been a collision.
Oct 25	comment	Does a three foot passing law actually require drivers to give three feet? +1 This appears to me to be the primary reason for this and similar laws - enforcement after a collision. Absent a collision the "reasonableness" of a particular passing distance becomes subject to argument.
Oct 16	comment	When to change winter tires for bicycles @jimirings - good point, I'll edit that for him too.
Oct 16	comment	When to change winter tires for bicycles Welcome to Bicycles! You have posted a few very interesting answers, but they haven't been particularly on-topic, or like this, seem a little sarcastic. I've edited your answer substantially, but tried to leave the spirit of your answer since at least one person gave it an upvote. However, it was flagged as "not an answer" by other users. Please review the FAQ at bicycles.stackexchange.com/faq
Oct 10	comment	Deep cleaning - crank, derailleurs, hubs Money for a bike stand is money well spent. As for a truing stand, you can eyeball major and moderate wobbles by just watching the gap between the rim and the brake pad if the bike has rim brakes. If it has disc brakes, you can use a nylon cable tie around the seatstays and cut the "tail" off close to the rim.
Sep 27	comment	Aerobars on a hybrid Great point about the steeper steering angle contributing to the feeling of instability.
Sep 27	comment	Aerobars on a hybrid Welcome to Bicycles! Sometimes very brief answers like this get flagged for moderator attention as a 'low quality answer'. Sometimes a little more detail and description leads to a better answer.
Sep 21	comment	Are bicycle registration websites any use for recovering stolen bikes? Merge completed.
Sep 19	comment	Is it worth converting a steel frame Trek Roadie to a Cyclocross? If the frame is structurally sound now, I wouldn't worry about it much. As long as you are sticking to fire roads and good condition single/double track you should be fine. If you find your self bunny-hopping a lot or dropping more than a typical city curb then I would be sure to inspect the frame joints frequently.