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| bio | website | libraryunderworld.wordpress.c… |
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| location | Pacific Northwest | |
| age | 38 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 7 months |
| seen | Apr 29 at 22:01 | |
| stats | profile views | 16 |
Mostly a commuter, I started doing longer rides with a group from work this summer. Next summer I hope to be riding RSVP and STP. I commute on a Trek-3700, which serves me well, but I just got a used Surly Pacer frame that I hope to have built before the longer rides start. I hope to learn a lot here.
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Oct 13 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Feb 4 |
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Chain “vibrates” on higher gears When I had my chainset replaced last time, I had to adjust the front derailer after using the knob near the shifter on the handlebars. The chain was rubbing on the derailer when I used the harder gears. |
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Jan 4 |
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Finding good pants for winter biking They aren't form fitting per-say, but I have long legs, so they work well for me. I don't have to worry about the leg ends getting stuck in the gears, as they taper and have elastic and zippers/velcrow for ease of removal over shoes. |
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Dec 21 |
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Theft deterrents (in addition to locking up a bike) It's pretty difficult to remove pedals--I have had them stolen once when it was parked over night, but that was a cheap pair of regular pedals, not even clipless, so I guess that's proof it could happen anywhere anytime. That was also inside my secure building in the communal bike space (someone's kid was stealing bike parts from the neighbors). |
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Dec 21 |
answered | Finding good pants for winter biking |
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Dec 5 |
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What can I wear in the cold weather to be able to bike to work (where I don't have a shower) The face wipes at costco work well too and don't have the smell of baby wipes. They're very affordable. |
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Dec 4 |
answered | Theft deterrents (in addition to locking up a bike) |
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Dec 2 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Dec 1 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Dec 1 |
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Prescription eye glasses and shoulder checks I should add that I can't easily wear contacts with my astigmatism. They are very uncomfortable. |
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Dec 1 |
answered | Prescription eye glasses and shoulder checks |
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Nov 17 |
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Good wind-screen for a bicycle? I'd like to see a pic of the one you made. |
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Nov 17 |
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What are the minimum requirements to commute comfortably through the winter? I use a thin neck gator when the wind is up. I can pull it up to cover my neck and lower face. I also crocheted a thin hat to wear with my helmet. I do have a lattice etched into my forehead for 20 minutes after arriving at work, but it's worth the warmth and ear covering--and allows in sound, which is important to me. |
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Nov 8 |
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Building a road bike Follow up--this book looks great. Lots of detail and really spelled out for those of us that aren't up on the lingo. |
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Nov 3 |
answered | SPD shoes that look like normal shoes |
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Nov 3 |
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Runny nose while biking I can clear both at once. And I definitely use the "nose wipers" on my gloves to make sure I don't have snot wandering down my face. That's more of a paranoid move though. It's not usually too bad. |
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Nov 2 |
answered | Runny nose while biking |
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Oct 30 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Oct 29 |
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Building a road bike I might change my mind after I've seen it done. Reading about it makes it seem daunting. |
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Oct 29 |
awarded | Scholar |
