WTHarper

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I'm fascinated with bicycles...with how they work, how they're built, how they're used, and what they have to offer. I'm pursuing an MS in Civil Engineering specifically to design and construct cycling infrastructure for transportation planning.

I have worked with several bike-share programs providing free access to bicycles for students, workers, and retirees. In addition, I volunteer as a bicycling safety advocate with local schools.

I appreciate lugged steel, leather saddles, Bridgestones, and pink bar tape.

My next big goal is a cross-country ride from Maine to California.

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May 23	comment	Should I get a performance bike or an endurance bike for 180 km rides? I feel like we're getting closer to the distinction between "endurance" and "performance" though.
May 23	comment	Should I get a performance bike or an endurance bike for 180 km rides? Another model description that is popular is "Sport-Touring" which generally refers to a bike inbetween a dedicated road bike and a touring bike. They're also called "Credit-Card Touring" bikes because you're carrying less than a full touring load. Frequently they're lumped in with Randonnee bikes and other such bikes.
May 23	comment	Should I get a performance bike or an endurance bike for 180 km rides? Have you ever ridden 180 km before? Is this specifically for a race or a tri? Would you be using the bike for other rides? It'd be more productive to elucidate what type of bike would serve you best rather than specific brand recommendations, but we'll need more info first!
May 22	comment	Are cycling shoes comfortable as everyday wear? Also also: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/12357/…
May 21	awarded	Nice Answer
May 21	comment	What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need? This is really good advice. If you don't know how to fix it without a manual, no multi-tool will help on the road.
May 21	comment	What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need? This will depend totally on how far you will be from civilization and/or a bike shop. If you're touring the Great Divide, you'll need everything necessary to make it home. If you're puttering around town you can get away with a few hex keys. I regularly carry different kits depending on where I'm going and how long I'll be away.
May 20	comment	Fixed Gear Chainring Centering Instead of just pasting links it is more helpful to summarize and spell out whatever information you've provided (pictures and diagrams help.) Links are broken over time and content on third-party sites changes. Do include links, however, as it is courteous to the original author.
May 20	comment	Good Quality Road Platform Pedals? Luckily the vast majority of platform pedals out there are under $100.
May 20	answered	Good Quality Road Platform Pedals?
May 19	comment	Can a chain-lock be better against cutting than a U-lock? And all of the added lock mass is a moot point if a thief can cut/bend/smash through whatever it is you're locking up to. (A good example are bike racks which are bolted to the ground.)
May 18	comment	How can I avoid thigh chafing despite already wearing cycling shorts? Have you considered swapping in a narrower saddle? Some saddle cuts are too wide for guys with narrower pelvises and will chafe regardless of how much material is between your skin and the saddle.
May 16	comment	Is having your hands “on the hoods” of drop handlebars safe for braking? If you ride responsibly, riding on the hoods in traffic is way safer than riding in the drops. Having your head up makes you more visible and makes it easier to see. The only time it'd be an issue is if you were darting between cars and whacking your handlebars on side-view mirrors (a decidedly unsafe thing to be doing...)
May 15	comment	Does handlebar tape go inside the bar, under the bar-end shifter, when using bar-end shifters? Bam: youtube.com/…
May 14	comment	Does handlebar tape go inside the bar, under the bar-end shifter, when using bar-end shifters? youtube.com/… here is another video of Shimanos being installed.
May 14	answered	Does handlebar tape go inside the bar, under the bar-end shifter, when using bar-end shifters?
May 14	comment	Number of gears for a racer Also that the size of the cassette is dependent firstly on the rear hub and secondly on the frame dropout spacing
May 12	comment	Brand new disk brakes are barely stopping the bike BB7s are mechanical discs.
May 12	comment	Brand new disk brakes are barely stopping the bike sram.com/avid/family/bb ... You can see there are quite a few versions.
May 12	comment	Brand new disk brakes are barely stopping the bike Make sure you purchased long-pull BB7 calipers and not the short-pull versions specific for road bikes!