kit has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
Did someone say PBR? *ears perk*
Posted by kit to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 07:10:00 PM
Friday, October 31, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
You're a charming fella, Ed. Watch out for them zombies.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 03:14:00 PM
You're a charming fella, Ed. Watch out for them zombies.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 03:14:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ahp00k is faster than Fritz.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Ahp00k is faster than Fritz":
Somebody in C-U has locked their Fuji in a tree. The third time I rode by, I said, "I must go back tonight and take a picture of it!"
Then I clicked on *something* from the link to ahpOOk... knowing I was switching from Bikes to Politics. That led to a reference to somebody's blog at the U of Illinois... which had a picture of a bicycle in a tree.
Then I decided I'd better take my own picture instead of swiping hers, tho' I haven't yet.
And it wasn't even the same bicycle after all. It's actually locked into the tree here... and it's a brown Fuji. I checked 'cause when I saw her pic. was of a blue bike I thought *maybe* it was one that got swiped.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 01:36:00 PM
Somebody in C-U has locked their Fuji in a tree. The third time I rode by, I said, "I must go back tonight and take a picture of it!"
Then I clicked on *something* from the link to ahpOOk... knowing I was switching from Bikes to Politics. That led to a reference to somebody's blog at the U of Illinois... which had a picture of a bicycle in a tree.
Then I decided I'd better take my own picture instead of swiping hers, tho' I haven't yet.
And it wasn't even the same bicycle after all. It's actually locked into the tree here... and it's a brown Fuji. I checked 'cause when I saw her pic. was of a blue bike I thought *maybe* it was one that got swiped.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 01:36:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
If you're getting people to laugh in Cleveland, that's a good thing.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 10:51:00 AM
If you're getting people to laugh in Cleveland, that's a good thing.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 10:51:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists.
Russ has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
Go Cleveland!
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 08:12:00 AM
Go Cleveland!
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 08:12:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists.
Chris C. has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
Really? I mean really? Style really matters that much? Really. How about swinging your leg over your bike and just ride? Stop being a poser.
Posted by Chris C. to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 07:41:00 AM
Really? I mean really? Style really matters that much? Really. How about swinging your leg over your bike and just ride? Stop being a poser.
Posted by Chris C. to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 07:41:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists.
Chris has left a new comment on your post "Dr. Fritz's advice for style challenge cyclists":
Really? I mean really? Style really matters that much? Really. How about swining your leg over your bike and just ride? Stop being a poser.
Posted by Chris to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 07:40:00 AM
Really? I mean really? Style really matters that much? Really. How about swining your leg over your bike and just ride? Stop being a poser.
Posted by Chris to Cyclelicious at 10/31/2008 07:40:00 AM
Thursday, October 30, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on More urban fixie video fun.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "More urban fixie video fun":
oh god....i can't even imagine riding like this, no car would tolerate it. cars barely tolerate me when i get in the left lane to make a turn. or when there's a single lane and i have to make a left turn. these are the jerks that fly past me when i actually stop and look both ways at intersections, they make all cyclists look like jerks :/ it looks cool, but i dont think it promotes healthy cycling. those riders actually make me a little angry. they're like skateboarders, but in the middle of the street!
and yes i ride a singlespeed/fixedgear track bike. because it's simple and quiet and i like the idea that i can fix it if it breaks. and the handling is good for a little girlie like me.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 10:46:00 PM
oh god....i can't even imagine riding like this, no car would tolerate it. cars barely tolerate me when i get in the left lane to make a turn. or when there's a single lane and i have to make a left turn. these are the jerks that fly past me when i actually stop and look both ways at intersections, they make all cyclists look like jerks :/ it looks cool, but i dont think it promotes healthy cycling. those riders actually make me a little angry. they're like skateboarders, but in the middle of the street!
and yes i ride a singlespeed/fixedgear track bike. because it's simple and quiet and i like the idea that i can fix it if it breaks. and the handling is good for a little girlie like me.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 10:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on REI bicycle recall.
Cheryl's Office has left a new comment on your post "REI bicycle recall":
It seems like there is a new product recall every few days. I am especially concerned about all the recalls on recreational products and office products. I now have a personal file that alerts me to office product recalls. I also receive timely notices when one of my recreational toys has been recalled. You can receive the recalls and update notices at the product blog page.
Posted by Cheryl's Office to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 10:30:00 PM
It seems like there is a new product recall every few days. I am especially concerned about all the recalls on recreational products and office products. I now have a personal file that alerts me to office product recalls. I also receive timely notices when one of my recreational toys has been recalled. You can receive the recalls and update notices at the product blog page.
Posted by Cheryl's Office to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 10:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Trailer bike recall.
Cheryl's Office has left a new comment on your post "Trailer bike recall":
It seems like there is a new product recall every few days. I am especially concerned about all the recalls on recreational products and office products. I now have a personal file that alerts me to office product recalls. I also receive timely notices when one of my recrational toys has been recalled. You can receive the recalls and update notices at the product blog page.
Posted by Cheryl's Office to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 09:57:00 PM
It seems like there is a new product recall every few days. I am especially concerned about all the recalls on recreational products and office products. I now have a personal file that alerts me to office product recalls. I also receive timely notices when one of my recrational toys has been recalled. You can receive the recalls and update notices at the product blog page.
Posted by Cheryl's Office to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 09:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Clayton O'Neill has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to take it off, but I wouldn't put it back on when you replace the cassette.
Posted by Clayton O'Neill to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 05:17:00 PM
I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to take it off, but I wouldn't put it back on when you replace the cassette.
Posted by Clayton O'Neill to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 05:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard.
Dan has left a new comment on your post "Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard":
Sweet, a report on my home town :D
I've instrumentally been a part of the Humboldt Bike Blvd for the past year pushing as much as we can to make it happen. Things are slow going though and the city council is rather conservative. There's a lot of potential to Santa Rosa for many things but no one in city government is willing to take a risk! Just look at this project, EIGHT years from approval to initial testing!
Posted by Dan to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 04:31:00 PM
Sweet, a report on my home town :D
I've instrumentally been a part of the Humboldt Bike Blvd for the past year pushing as much as we can to make it happen. Things are slow going though and the city council is rather conservative. There's a lot of potential to Santa Rosa for many things but no one in city government is willing to take a risk! Just look at this project, EIGHT years from approval to initial testing!
Posted by Dan to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 04:31:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard":
"warblem" -- is that like emblematic of war?
I've never been in Santa Rosa, I'll need to cycle up that way sometime.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 02:02:00 PM
"warblem" -- is that like emblematic of war?
I've never been in Santa Rosa, I'll need to cycle up that way sometime.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 02:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ahp00k is faster than Fritz.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ahp00k is faster than Fritz":
Ah, go ahead and say it.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 02:02:00 PM
Ah, go ahead and say it.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 02:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on More urban fixie video fun.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "More urban fixie video fun":
These guys are cutting off cars and pedestrians like assholes. A prime example of why the rift between cyclists, pedestrians and cars exists. Great for them that they can do a wheelie (which I was doing at age 6), but in the process they're rapidly undoing the hard work of cycling-advocates in the process. Being a selfish asshole isn't any cooler when you're on a bike.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:49:00 PM
These guys are cutting off cars and pedestrians like assholes. A prime example of why the rift between cyclists, pedestrians and cars exists. Great for them that they can do a wheelie (which I was doing at age 6), but in the process they're rapidly undoing the hard work of cycling-advocates in the process. Being a selfish asshole isn't any cooler when you're on a bike.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain vs pickup truck in San Mateo, train wins.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain vs pickup truck in San Mateo, train wins":
...while it's a shame the guy was killed, just how smart are you to tempt fate w/ a pickup truck when your adversary is a train ???...
...another darwin award...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:01:00 PM
...while it's a shame the guy was killed, just how smart are you to tempt fate w/ a pickup truck when your adversary is a train ???...
...another darwin award...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Neil Peart's African bicycle tour.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Neil Peart's African bicycle tour":
@mgm: I'd love to know more about that book.
@Anon8:15: Cool photo!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 11:10:00 AM
@mgm: I'd love to know more about that book.
@Anon8:15: Cool photo!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 11:10:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Neil Peart's African bicycle tour.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Neil Peart's African bicycle tour":
Thanks for posting this, Fritz. I found a pic from this journey on photobucket:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/lerxstqueen/19890101.jpg
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 08:15:00 AM
Thanks for posting this, Fritz. I found a pic from this journey on photobucket:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/lerxstqueen/19890101.jpg
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 08:15:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Neil Peart's African bicycle tour.
mgm has left a new comment on your post "Neil Peart's African bicycle tour":
I had this book in my shelf for years. I managed to read it during my last vacation.A fantastic book which helps me to get more into cycling ;)
Posted by mgm to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 05:52:00 AM
I had this book in my shelf for years. I managed to read it during my last vacation.A fantastic book which helps me to get more into cycling ;)
Posted by mgm to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 05:52:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on More urban fixie video fun.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "More urban fixie video fun":
doubt it very much, I'd say they're fake-ass poseur wannabe bike messengers, this is really fcking lame. this sht is all over the place, in no way original and likely not genuine.
I have been a messenger for 6 years, if I happened to be driving a car when one of these fools pulled this type of sht on me I would just fcking hit them, I swear. idiots.
xoxoxo
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:33:00 AM
doubt it very much, I'd say they're fake-ass poseur wannabe bike messengers, this is really fcking lame. this sht is all over the place, in no way original and likely not genuine.
I have been a messenger for 6 years, if I happened to be driving a car when one of these fools pulled this type of sht on me I would just fcking hit them, I swear. idiots.
xoxoxo
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2008 12:33:00 AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ahp00k is faster than Fritz.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Ahp00k is faster than Fritz":
...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...(biting lip)...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...
..ok, i think i'm good...whoops !!!...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 11:50:00 PM
...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...(biting lip)...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...
..ok, i think i'm good...whoops !!!...i will not make a typical bgw post about the above statement...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 11:50:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Santa Rosa bicycle boulevard":
...good on santa rosa...despite some decently wide streets in that town, the attitude up that way isn't really bicycle friendly...
...while there are huge numbers of cyclist's throughout the area, there is still a lotta big wheel truck/ cowboy attitude prevalent...
...step in the right direction & hopefully 'the boulevard' along w/ some community cycling awareness programs might help bring things along...
...whoa !!!...post script...my "word verification" letters for this particular post form a new word, 'warblem'...isn't that what we've ben dealing w/ during the "bushco administration" years ???...an iraqi warblem ???...
...just sayin'...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 11:34:00 PM
...good on santa rosa...despite some decently wide streets in that town, the attitude up that way isn't really bicycle friendly...
...while there are huge numbers of cyclist's throughout the area, there is still a lotta big wheel truck/ cowboy attitude prevalent...
...step in the right direction & hopefully 'the boulevard' along w/ some community cycling awareness programs might help bring things along...
...whoa !!!...post script...my "word verification" letters for this particular post form a new word, 'warblem'...isn't that what we've ben dealing w/ during the "bushco administration" years ???...an iraqi warblem ???...
...just sayin'...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 11:34:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ahp00k is faster than Fritz.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ahp00k is faster than Fritz":
Huh?
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:08:00 PM
Huh?
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ahp00k is faster than Fritz.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Ahp00k is faster than Fritz":
So. I click to get to pook... click on a link from that site to get to another one... and realize I *don't* have to ride back out to get a picture of the bicycle in the tree, because it's RIGHT THERE! The same bicycle! The same tree!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 08:21:00 PM
So. I click to get to pook... click on a link from that site to get to another one... and realize I *don't* have to ride back out to get a picture of the bicycle in the tree, because it's RIGHT THERE! The same bicycle! The same tree!
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 08:21:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on More urban fixie video fun.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "More urban fixie video fun":
I enjoyed it. Skills are skills. Our urban jungles need diversity not more cars. Be careful but ride on.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 06:49:00 PM
I enjoyed it. Skills are skills. Our urban jungles need diversity not more cars. Be careful but ride on.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 06:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Road.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "The Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Road":
THanks for dropping by, Bill, and thanks for creating the Hut!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:57:00 AM
THanks for dropping by, Bill, and thanks for creating the Hut!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:57:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Road.
William Laven has left a new comment on your post "The Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Road":
Bill here from The Bike Hut. First, thanks to Alison for her visit and this post. Christine & I want to explain that while the store itself is not open yet, the picnic area is open now and there's always a jug of free water so please feel free to stop by at anytime and enjoy a place to sit and refresh your water bottles. Keep an eye out for the store itself to open in January or February.
Posted by William Laven to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:34:00 AM
Bill here from The Bike Hut. First, thanks to Alison for her visit and this post. Christine & I want to explain that while the store itself is not open yet, the picnic area is open now and there's always a jug of free water so please feel free to stop by at anytime and enjoy a place to sit and refresh your water bottles. Keep an eye out for the store itself to open in January or February.
Posted by William Laven to Cyclelicious at 10/29/2008 09:34:00 AM
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Real time bicycle tweets.
Enhancement Smoker has left a new comment on your post "Real time bicycle tweets":
Twitter is a tool for terrorists...it said so right on the Interwebs!
Posted by Enhancement Smoker to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 05:43:00 PM
Twitter is a tool for terrorists...it said so right on the Interwebs!
Posted by Enhancement Smoker to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 05:43:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GENUINE Van Swearingen City Bike for sale.
-d has left a new comment on your post "GENUINE Van Swearingen City Bike for sale":
Yeah... stole Yehuda's bike and didn't even ride it away. This is clearly a case of the non-cyclist vs. cyclist.
On a more optimistic note, maybe the "thief" was really an avid cyclist and good samaritan that read the weather report and didn't want the steel randonneuring bike out rusting in the rain.
Posted by -d to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 09:06:00 AM
Yeah... stole Yehuda's bike and didn't even ride it away. This is clearly a case of the non-cyclist vs. cyclist.
On a more optimistic note, maybe the "thief" was really an avid cyclist and good samaritan that read the weather report and didn't want the steel randonneuring bike out rusting in the rain.
Posted by -d to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 09:06:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Guitar Ted has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
Wow! I can't believe no one knows the coolest name for that part ever: the "cosmic ray deflector"!
As a mechanic, I can say that most likely will not make much difference whether it is on or off. However; I will say that it wouldn't hurt in the case of a kid to leave it on. A right side dump, common with kids when they don't use a kickstand, or prop up the bike, will likely bend that hangar inward and you know whaere that will lead!
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 06:52:00 AM
Wow! I can't believe no one knows the coolest name for that part ever: the "cosmic ray deflector"!
As a mechanic, I can say that most likely will not make much difference whether it is on or off. However; I will say that it wouldn't hurt in the case of a kid to leave it on. A right side dump, common with kids when they don't use a kickstand, or prop up the bike, will likely bend that hangar inward and you know whaere that will lead!
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2008 06:52:00 AM
Monday, October 27, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pedal powered snowplow.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Pedal powered snowplow":
I do understand that you want new perspectives (hence my comment that I wouldn't want to exclude anybody).
My confusion starts when transportation bikes are defined by what they're not, somehow. "In contrast to cycling enthusiasts like myself though, the average person who may just be starting to entertain the thought of bike commuting to save money or reduce their carbon footprint, isn't looking for a hard workout or a personal best time to the office. ... They don't want or need a trickle down version of a racing bike; they are looking for something that is specifically designed to meet their transportation needs- a bike that is easy to use, comfortable, and efficient, but also fun."
"Trickle down racing bikes" are a recurring frustration ... but probably much more so to currently practicing practical cyclists than the ones who haven't done it yet.
Granted, just like a musical instrument, the entry level instrument of choice is different than when one develops skills and specific tastes... so are you looking for an "entry level bike to learn on?"
Like an awful lot of folks, I don't think bike design is what keeps the masses from riding, and I'm not sure why their/our needs would be different from current practitioners of practical cycling. It's an interesting thought, though! The cognitive equivalent of those little fret stickers that go on guitars to tell you where to put your fingers for each chord - can we do that for a bicycle?
And how about that OnStar?
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 09:08:00 PM
I do understand that you want new perspectives (hence my comment that I wouldn't want to exclude anybody).
My confusion starts when transportation bikes are defined by what they're not, somehow. "In contrast to cycling enthusiasts like myself though, the average person who may just be starting to entertain the thought of bike commuting to save money or reduce their carbon footprint, isn't looking for a hard workout or a personal best time to the office. ... They don't want or need a trickle down version of a racing bike; they are looking for something that is specifically designed to meet their transportation needs- a bike that is easy to use, comfortable, and efficient, but also fun."
"Trickle down racing bikes" are a recurring frustration ... but probably much more so to currently practicing practical cyclists than the ones who haven't done it yet.
Granted, just like a musical instrument, the entry level instrument of choice is different than when one develops skills and specific tastes... so are you looking for an "entry level bike to learn on?"
Like an awful lot of folks, I don't think bike design is what keeps the masses from riding, and I'm not sure why their/our needs would be different from current practitioners of practical cycling. It's an interesting thought, though! The cognitive equivalent of those little fret stickers that go on guitars to tell you where to put your fingers for each chord - can we do that for a bicycle?
And how about that OnStar?
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 09:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pedal powered snowplow.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Pedal powered snowplow":
Yes, great to have non-cyclist designers injecting ideas, but just make sure the ideas are vetted with cyclists and engineers before the marketing department forces it upon consumers before anyone has made it work.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 08:57:00 PM
Yes, great to have non-cyclist designers injecting ideas, but just make sure the ideas are vetted with cyclists and engineers before the marketing department forces it upon consumers before anyone has made it work.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 08:57:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle friendly businesses in Santa Cruz County.
Julie has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle friendly businesses in Santa Cruz County":
I discovered this weekend that Cafe Brasil offers a 10% discount if you get there on bike.
Posted by Julie to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 03:07:00 PM
I discovered this weekend that Cafe Brasil offers a 10% discount if you get there on bike.
Posted by Julie to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 03:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Monday.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Happy Monday":
...those tires would break you of the old habit of reaching down & wiping off your tubulars after running through glass...
...mr langley is an extremely knowledgeable cyclist, a very serious cyclist & because he's such a nice human being, i feel privileged that i get to call him an old friend...
...& fritz...your comments both here & on warren's site regarding his traffic video, while humorous, are right on the money...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 02:33:00 PM
...those tires would break you of the old habit of reaching down & wiping off your tubulars after running through glass...
...mr langley is an extremely knowledgeable cyclist, a very serious cyclist & because he's such a nice human being, i feel privileged that i get to call him an old friend...
...& fritz...your comments both here & on warren's site regarding his traffic video, while humorous, are right on the money...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 02:33:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pedal powered snowplow.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Pedal powered snowplow":
Non-cyclists in the bicycle design contest... okay, I wouldn't want to exclude anybody, but IMO too many people are designing and marketing bicycles without understanding the users' situations and needs.
I was speculating about one of the hugest problems with bicycles: their "sort of" portability which means they're too big to put in your pocket or backpack... but small enough to be too easy to rip off.
I want "OnStar" for my bicycle. Just like those ads, I want my wristband to tell me "Your bicycle has just been moved, and you have it in 'park' status. Would you like ONStar to activate the Stinky Squirtseat now?" at which point the seat would spew the contents of the little optional bag for riders who have issues with bladder control upon sudden stops.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 02:22:00 PM
Non-cyclists in the bicycle design contest... okay, I wouldn't want to exclude anybody, but IMO too many people are designing and marketing bicycles without understanding the users' situations and needs.
I was speculating about one of the hugest problems with bicycles: their "sort of" portability which means they're too big to put in your pocket or backpack... but small enough to be too easy to rip off.
I want "OnStar" for my bicycle. Just like those ads, I want my wristband to tell me "Your bicycle has just been moved, and you have it in 'park' status. Would you like ONStar to activate the Stinky Squirtseat now?" at which point the seat would spew the contents of the little optional bag for riders who have issues with bladder control upon sudden stops.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 02:22:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Friday.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Happy Friday":
Thanks for pointing to that. I thought I had seen a review somewhere but didn't remember where off hand.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 01:01:00 PM
Thanks for pointing to that. I thought I had seen a review somewhere but didn't remember where off hand.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 01:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Monday.
-p has left a new comment on your post "Happy Monday":
Looks like a great snow and ice tire for Fargo winters :-)
Thanks for the link.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 12:17:00 PM
Looks like a great snow and ice tire for Fargo winters :-)
Thanks for the link.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 12:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
kwc has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
go!
Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 10:41:00 AM
go!
Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 10:41:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Bike New Haven has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
"Death to all Dork Disks"
Completely unnecesary, given the derailleur is adjusted properly, and ugly.
Posted by Bike New Haven to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 10:21:00 AM
"Death to all Dork Disks"
Completely unnecesary, given the derailleur is adjusted properly, and ugly.
Posted by Bike New Haven to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 10:21:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
@Sydney: I tried to talk him into a Bianchi Pista with top tube pad, though as a caring father I'd insist on front brake. He wanted the MTB, though. I'm *so* disappointed.
Thanks for the input, all. I especially value the opinions about going for usefulness instead of fashion.
My old mountain bike still has the pie plate on it. :-)
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 09:48:00 AM
@Sydney: I tried to talk him into a Bianchi Pista with top tube pad, though as a caring father I'd insist on front brake. He wanted the MTB, though. I'm *so* disappointed.
Thanks for the input, all. I especially value the opinions about going for usefulness instead of fashion.
My old mountain bike still has the pie plate on it. :-)
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 09:48:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
If it's his bike, then let him decide what makes him feel best. If it's actually "your" bike, then do what makes you feel best. But, if you take it off, put it away nicely. Points off for a restoration without original "dork disk." Honestly, he's 13. He should learn good maintenance, but I hope he rides it into the ground, not caring what it looks like, knowing what's important is him, not the bike, and loves every minute!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 08:23:00 AM
If it's his bike, then let him decide what makes him feel best. If it's actually "your" bike, then do what makes you feel best. But, if you take it off, put it away nicely. Points off for a restoration without original "dork disk." Honestly, he's 13. He should learn good maintenance, but I hope he rides it into the ground, not caring what it looks like, knowing what's important is him, not the bike, and loves every minute!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 08:23:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
John has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
I've seen a chain come off with one of these things fitted, the disk got ripped to shreds and made it harder to get the chain back out of the wheel.
And it's not just bad adjustment that causes it to come off, bent hangers can cause it too.
Posted by John to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 03:36:00 AM
I've seen a chain come off with one of these things fitted, the disk got ripped to shreds and made it harder to get the chain back out of the wheel.
And it's not just bad adjustment that causes it to come off, bent hangers can cause it too.
Posted by John to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2008 03:36:00 AM
Sunday, October 26, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Sweet William has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
If they annoy certain columnists so much, I say leave it on.
After all, it's going to take effort to take it off. And all for the sake of fashion
Approve!
Posted by Sweet William to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 11:16:00 PM
If they annoy certain columnists so much, I say leave it on.
After all, it's going to take effort to take it off. And all for the sake of fashion
Approve!
Posted by Sweet William to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 11:16:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Friday.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Happy Friday":
Herlihy's book starts with the Draisine. I laughed MAO at they way Draisine riders were harassed and insulted by the rest of the citizens. It must be something about two-wheeled transport...
Partial review in this post:
http://citizenrider.blogspot.com/2006/12/from-beginning-of-time.html
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 09:10:00 PM
Herlihy's book starts with the Draisine. I laughed MAO at they way Draisine riders were harassed and insulted by the rest of the citizens. It must be something about two-wheeled transport...
Partial review in this post:
http://citizenrider.blogspot.com/2006/12/from-beginning-of-time.html
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 09:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
Pie plates don't work any better than the federally-mandated "safety" devices do. They'll protect from some degree of misalignment, but they can be circumvented by any number of common situations, including simply repeated overshifts of a misadjusted derailleur. The disk may wear through or break loose. Stay? Go? "Amputation not necessary. In two week, it fall off."
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:37:00 PM
Pie plates don't work any better than the federally-mandated "safety" devices do. They'll protect from some degree of misalignment, but they can be circumvented by any number of common situations, including simply repeated overshifts of a misadjusted derailleur. The disk may wear through or break loose. Stay? Go? "Amputation not necessary. In two week, it fall off."
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
Take it off and tell him that the lowest gear is for sissies.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:23:00 PM
Take it off and tell him that the lowest gear is for sissies.
Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:23:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
LG has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
Keep the pie plate. He's 13 and he possibly can keep it adjusted properly, but probably he's like most 13 year olds and won't. When he's shown he's responsible can take it off.
But really, is it all that terrible on a kid's bike?
Posted by LG to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:18:00 PM
Keep the pie plate. He's 13 and he possibly can keep it adjusted properly, but probably he's like most 13 year olds and won't. When he's shown he's responsible can take it off.
But really, is it all that terrible on a kid's bike?
Posted by LG to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 08:18:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Brian Park has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
What kind of 13 year old deserves XT?
When he's riding pricy stuff that he obviously didn't buy, he should play by your rules and protect the parts.
That being said, what kind of a father doesn't make sure his kid's stuff is adjusted properly?
Posted by Brian Park to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 07:58:00 PM
What kind of 13 year old deserves XT?
When he's riding pricy stuff that he obviously didn't buy, he should play by your rules and protect the parts.
That being said, what kind of a father doesn't make sure his kid's stuff is adjusted properly?
Posted by Brian Park to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 07:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
Seth Teel has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
I have always heard them called "Pie Plates." Whatever the name, they need to go.
Posted by Seth Teel to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 07:20:00 PM
I have always heard them called "Pie Plates." Whatever the name, they need to go.
Posted by Seth Teel to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 07:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dork disk.
ark has left a new comment on your post "Dork disk":
I really dislike the 'dork disks' but I remember my own battles with my father over what should and should not be on my bike. I say let him decide what he wants to do.
Posted by ark to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 06:15:00 PM
I really dislike the 'dork disks' but I remember my own battles with my father over what should and should not be on my bike. I say let him decide what he wants to do.
Posted by ark to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2008 06:15:00 PM
Saturday, October 25, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
...re: burnfromwithin & billy may...
...therein lies the dichotomy...
...billy may, your concept seems quite brilliant & at a glance, i see it as basically an extension of our own organic visual process...
...from a business standpoint, you probably chose one of the best companies in the world to market your product...beyond earning you a decent living (& i honestly hope you'll personally make a fortune on your idea), you may be providing a 'tool' that creates a safer cycling & running environment & which could ultimately save lives...
...that being said, i would think you're intelligent enough to grasp the p.o.v. that burnsfromwithin is coming from...
...personally, as an independent thinker, i don't really worry about being 'milked' by corporate america, as you suggest, although there is a calculated approach that companies like nike employ...& there are plenty of folks who base their spending on those huge campaigns...
...if i'm interested in your product & what looks to be an intelligent concept on the surface, i'd research it & if it truly fits my needs, then i'd buy it...
...not everyone thinks in those terms, & huge corporate advertising budgets bare that out...& nike is egregious by their presence...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2008 01:48:00 PM
...re: burnfromwithin & billy may...
...therein lies the dichotomy...
...billy may, your concept seems quite brilliant & at a glance, i see it as basically an extension of our own organic visual process...
...from a business standpoint, you probably chose one of the best companies in the world to market your product...beyond earning you a decent living (& i honestly hope you'll personally make a fortune on your idea), you may be providing a 'tool' that creates a safer cycling & running environment & which could ultimately save lives...
...that being said, i would think you're intelligent enough to grasp the p.o.v. that burnsfromwithin is coming from...
...personally, as an independent thinker, i don't really worry about being 'milked' by corporate america, as you suggest, although there is a calculated approach that companies like nike employ...& there are plenty of folks who base their spending on those huge campaigns...
...if i'm interested in your product & what looks to be an intelligent concept on the surface, i'd research it & if it truly fits my needs, then i'd buy it...
...not everyone thinks in those terms, & huge corporate advertising budgets bare that out...& nike is egregious by their presence...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2008 01:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Friday.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Happy Friday":
Cars the new cigarettes. Motorized vehicles too should come with a warning label. Every year drivers should sign a statement:
"As the licensed owner of this vehicle, I'm fully aware that driving such causes air pollution, noise, traffic and increases the likelihood of injuries to others, possibly death and property destruction. In addition, many of the dollars spent to propel this vehicle will be used by terrorist organizations with stated desires to inflict harm and possibly death to my fellow citizens and family members."
After this maybe we can have a sincere vote for Complete Streets on the federal level.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2008 08:22:00 AM
Cars the new cigarettes. Motorized vehicles too should come with a warning label. Every year drivers should sign a statement:
"As the licensed owner of this vehicle, I'm fully aware that driving such causes air pollution, noise, traffic and increases the likelihood of injuries to others, possibly death and property destruction. In addition, many of the dollars spent to propel this vehicle will be used by terrorist organizations with stated desires to inflict harm and possibly death to my fellow citizens and family members."
After this maybe we can have a sincere vote for Complete Streets on the federal level.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/25/2008 08:22:00 AM
Friday, October 24, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Huge tail light.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Huge tail light":
Alison, I mention the RealLight briefly here.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 11:59:00 PM
Alison, I mention the RealLight briefly here.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 11:59:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Friday.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Happy Friday":
Oh yes, very good! Thanks Peter.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 11:52:00 PM
Oh yes, very good! Thanks Peter.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 11:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Happy Friday.
Peter has left a new comment on your post "Happy Friday":
that book reminded me of this one i saw while in Book People in Austin:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-History-David-V-Herlihy/dp/0300104189
i didn't read it, but i'd give it a hearty 'thumbs up' nonetheless. it looked awesome.
Posted by Peter to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:58:00 PM
that book reminded me of this one i saw while in Book People in Austin:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-History-David-V-Herlihy/dp/0300104189
i didn't read it, but i'd give it a hearty 'thumbs up' nonetheless. it looked awesome.
Posted by Peter to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Huge tail light.
Alison Chaiken has left a new comment on your post "Huge tail light":
I finally got around to ordering a giant headlight and taillight from Necessary Options last night.
http://www.reallite.com/details.htm
I thought I heard about N.O. on Cyclelicious, but hmm, maybe not. I still need to get a better headlight for looking at the ground. I've heard from others that DiNotte is the best option, so I'll check them out.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:04:00 PM
I finally got around to ordering a giant headlight and taillight from Necessary Options last night.
http://www.reallite.com/details.htm
I thought I heard about N.O. on Cyclelicious, but hmm, maybe not. I still need to get a better headlight for looking at the ground. I've heard from others that DiNotte is the best option, so I'll check them out.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:04:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on NO BIKES ALLOWED IN THE BIKE SHOP.
THE CALITEXICAN has left a new comment on your post "NO BIKES ALLOWED IN THE BIKE SHOP":
i love this place. they are nice and not condescending either. and their veggie sandwiches rock. i took my bike there for a much needed tune up, and she's like a brand new bici. i'm glad they are my LBS.
Posted by THE CALITEXICAN to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 05:04:00 PM
i love this place. they are nice and not condescending either. and their veggie sandwiches rock. i took my bike there for a much needed tune up, and she's like a brand new bici. i'm glad they are my LBS.
Posted by THE CALITEXICAN to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 05:04:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
Vashjanda has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
Those leather conditioners really do work well for preserving and softening up leather products. I use it on my furniture all the time and the results are fantastic. It even smells like brand new leather when I'm done!
Posted by Vashjanda to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 12:21:00 PM
Those leather conditioners really do work well for preserving and softening up leather products. I use it on my furniture all the time and the results are fantastic. It even smells like brand new leather when I'm done!
Posted by Vashjanda to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 12:21:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Xtracycle on Twitter.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Xtracycle on Twitter":
It was the two ladies on the left in this photo.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 10:55:00 AM
It was the two ladies on the left in this photo.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 10:55:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle turn signals / indicators.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle turn signals / indicators":
pretty kool idea...
I've got a pair of the Safe Turn Indicators they also do the trick.
www.safeturn.com
Remmi
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:12:00 AM
pretty kool idea...
I've got a pair of the Safe Turn Indicators they also do the trick.
www.safeturn.com
Remmi
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/24/2008 06:12:00 AM
Thursday, October 23, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Yuba Mundo cargo bike.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Yuba Mundo cargo bike":
Bike is practical, but an electric bike version would be more interesting. Mountain, modified touring bikes, and hybrids are similar without as much capacity. Even a trailer connection to back of bike is more real..
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 05:15:00 PM
Bike is practical, but an electric bike version would be more interesting. Mountain, modified touring bikes, and hybrids are similar without as much capacity. Even a trailer connection to back of bike is more real..
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 05:15:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gas signs truth in advertising video.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Gas signs truth in advertising video":
I dunno... it strikes me as wanting to *not* be at their mercy.
Would be nice if the signs just started appearing... not photoshopped...
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 04:07:00 PM
I dunno... it strikes me as wanting to *not* be at their mercy.
Would be nice if the signs just started appearing... not photoshopped...
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 04:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Xtracycle on Twitter.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Xtracycle on Twitter":
Oh yeah, the Triobike; thanks for pointing that out.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:26:00 AM
Oh yeah, the Triobike; thanks for pointing that out.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:26:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gas signs truth in advertising video.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Gas signs truth in advertising video":
Yeah, I wasn't sure if I really wanted to post it or not.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:24:00 AM
Yeah, I wasn't sure if I really wanted to post it or not.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:24:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bakfiets in Chicago.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bakfiets in Chicago":
I've heard there is another bike shop opening in the wicker park area that will be carrying Velorbis. Cant' wait!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:15:00 AM
I've heard there is another bike shop opening in the wicker park area that will be carrying Velorbis. Cant' wait!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 10:15:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Xtracycle on Twitter.
Bent has left a new comment on your post "Xtracycle on Twitter":
Interesting that both Taga and Zigo are "first in the world, EVAR" to introduce a concept that Danish Company Triobike [ http://www.triobike.com/ ] has been offering for at least four years now... :-)
Posted by Bent to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 08:42:00 AM
Interesting that both Taga and Zigo are "first in the world, EVAR" to introduce a concept that Danish Company Triobike [ http://www.triobike.com/ ] has been offering for at least four years now... :-)
Posted by Bent to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 08:42:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gas signs truth in advertising video.
cezar has left a new comment on your post "Gas signs truth in advertising video":
The video makes it look like driving a car and cheap gasoline are a right.
Posted by cezar to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 08:22:00 AM
The video makes it look like driving a car and cheap gasoline are a right.
Posted by cezar to Cyclelicious at 10/23/2008 08:22:00 AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
Billy May, thanks for dropping by. I think your idea is clever and wonderful. I'd use it.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 11:09:00 PM
Billy May, thanks for dropping by. I think your idea is clever and wonderful. I'd use it.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 11:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Receiving stolen property.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Receiving stolen property":
Cezar, you rock.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 10:48:00 PM
Cezar, you rock.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 10:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Receiving stolen property.
cezar has left a new comment on your post "Receiving stolen property":
Pulled it from google
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Here's what happened to me. I bought a bicycle and went to jail for 4 days. Last week I bought a bicycle from a guy at a garage sale at 16th AND VALENCIA, the bike was a hundred dollars. I thought the bike was a great deal, the bike was nice, but didn't look very expensive. The guy looked like the original owner, his clothing matched the stickers on the bike (yes it sounds silly but he gave me the impression he was the owner). I bought the bike and figured i could make a few bucks on the bike, so I posted it on Craigslist. The original owner saw the bike on Craigslist, 2 days after it was stolen (the day I bought it), and called the SF police department. The original owner saw the bike and told the police he saw the bike posted on Craigslist, he said to meet at his job and I did. When I arrived the police arrested me, without listening to my story, and threw me in jail. The police ignored what I was saying and said yah sure we hear it all the time. I was thrown into 850 bryant the local jail here in San Francisco. Jail is awful, it's a terrible place. The food is a smear of peanut butter on wax paper, with a couple of slices of bread, 2 packets of jelly, and a few small cookies. And a kindergardener size milk. I was starving the whole 4 days. I lost 10 pounds, and was severely depressed and was suicidal. My cell mates was a person with 7 counts of terrorism, and 1 count of stalking, a dude who was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, a crack cocaine dealer, and a dude who took assaulted 7 black guys with a baseball bat, because he didn't like the color of their skin. These are not quality people, this experience was hell. My bail was $15, 000 dollars and my friend were not allowed to visit me.
Jail is a hard place especially if you have never been there, imagining staring at 4 walls 24 hours a day, no books, no music, no television, nothing, only a cellmate who farts all day, and stinks up the cell you are in. My cell smelt like cat piss, and butt.
You have no rights when in jail, I was thinking how could this happen to me. It happens to people all the time! People get locked up because owners see people riding their bicycles and call the police. This is the 2nd highest rated city in the USA for bicycle theft. If you are thinking your bicycle is not stolen, you are probably wrong. Sellers lie, why tell the truth?- people will believe anything you tell them, they have to, most buyers in SF really need a bicycle and can't afford to buy a a new one, so they buy used.
Especially if you see a bicycle that is looking brand new, or close to it, it's probably stolen. The street rate for a bicycle is $40 to $200, when it's super hot (just stolen). Why risk it, don't buy these bikes, jail is a horrible place where you can easily get stabbed with a toothbrush shank, or any item a prisoner can use, do you want to die? I don't, and I will never buy a bike used again.
Here is where you can find the stolen bicycles:
Craigslist, you'll see these people do postings everyday, same background in their picture, same type of ad, these people, some of whom, may have no idea the bicycles they have are stolen. Some guys "fix up" bikes, i did, I bought bicycles form Craigslisters and from flea markets, and thought the bikes had a clean title, I repaired and re-sold them.
"Oakland Coliseum swap meet", has only stolen bicycles, so if you are looking here is where they are. Thieves in oakland mostly illegal mexican immigrants steal the bikes and run them here early in the morning, you'' see these short people, with brand new mountain bikes, and $1000 road bicycle, and you can buy the bikes from these guys super cheap. I heard stories from random people saying that they scour San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose for bicycles and go around in trucks with bolt clippers and hacksaws in the middle of the night and get to work, some of whom strip the paint off bicycles, re paint quickly and re-sell the bikes by morning.
"Laney College Flea Market" the place where there are usually about 50 bicycles on any given Sunday, ranging from $40 to $800, most are super cheap, for a quick sell.
I am done with this, I learned my lesson, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Posted by cezar to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 10:25:00 PM
Pulled it from google
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Here's what happened to me. I bought a bicycle and went to jail for 4 days. Last week I bought a bicycle from a guy at a garage sale at 16th AND VALENCIA, the bike was a hundred dollars. I thought the bike was a great deal, the bike was nice, but didn't look very expensive. The guy looked like the original owner, his clothing matched the stickers on the bike (yes it sounds silly but he gave me the impression he was the owner). I bought the bike and figured i could make a few bucks on the bike, so I posted it on Craigslist. The original owner saw the bike on Craigslist, 2 days after it was stolen (the day I bought it), and called the SF police department. The original owner saw the bike and told the police he saw the bike posted on Craigslist, he said to meet at his job and I did. When I arrived the police arrested me, without listening to my story, and threw me in jail. The police ignored what I was saying and said yah sure we hear it all the time. I was thrown into 850 bryant the local jail here in San Francisco. Jail is awful, it's a terrible place. The food is a smear of peanut butter on wax paper, with a couple of slices of bread, 2 packets of jelly, and a few small cookies. And a kindergardener size milk. I was starving the whole 4 days. I lost 10 pounds, and was severely depressed and was suicidal. My cell mates was a person with 7 counts of terrorism, and 1 count of stalking, a dude who was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, a crack cocaine dealer, and a dude who took assaulted 7 black guys with a baseball bat, because he didn't like the color of their skin. These are not quality people, this experience was hell. My bail was $15, 000 dollars and my friend were not allowed to visit me.
Jail is a hard place especially if you have never been there, imagining staring at 4 walls 24 hours a day, no books, no music, no television, nothing, only a cellmate who farts all day, and stinks up the cell you are in. My cell smelt like cat piss, and butt.
You have no rights when in jail, I was thinking how could this happen to me. It happens to people all the time! People get locked up because owners see people riding their bicycles and call the police. This is the 2nd highest rated city in the USA for bicycle theft. If you are thinking your bicycle is not stolen, you are probably wrong. Sellers lie, why tell the truth?- people will believe anything you tell them, they have to, most buyers in SF really need a bicycle and can't afford to buy a a new one, so they buy used.
Especially if you see a bicycle that is looking brand new, or close to it, it's probably stolen. The street rate for a bicycle is $40 to $200, when it's super hot (just stolen). Why risk it, don't buy these bikes, jail is a horrible place where you can easily get stabbed with a toothbrush shank, or any item a prisoner can use, do you want to die? I don't, and I will never buy a bike used again.
Here is where you can find the stolen bicycles:
Craigslist, you'll see these people do postings everyday, same background in their picture, same type of ad, these people, some of whom, may have no idea the bicycles they have are stolen. Some guys "fix up" bikes, i did, I bought bicycles form Craigslisters and from flea markets, and thought the bikes had a clean title, I repaired and re-sold them.
"Oakland Coliseum swap meet", has only stolen bicycles, so if you are looking here is where they are. Thieves in oakland mostly illegal mexican immigrants steal the bikes and run them here early in the morning, you'' see these short people, with brand new mountain bikes, and $1000 road bicycle, and you can buy the bikes from these guys super cheap. I heard stories from random people saying that they scour San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose for bicycles and go around in trucks with bolt clippers and hacksaws in the middle of the night and get to work, some of whom strip the paint off bicycles, re paint quickly and re-sell the bikes by morning.
"Laney College Flea Market" the place where there are usually about 50 bicycles on any given Sunday, ranging from $40 to $800, most are super cheap, for a quick sell.
I am done with this, I learned my lesson, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Posted by cezar to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 10:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Receiving stolen property.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Receiving stolen property":
Ah rats, I knew I should have copied the whole thing :-(
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:26:00 PM
Ah rats, I knew I should have copied the whole thing :-(
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:26:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Billy May has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
To BurnFromWithin: I spent 5 months of unemployment developing this concept and creating the images, would you begrudge me the ability to feed myself just to avoid having to buy the glasses from Nike?
You assume it's corporate America milking you for every penny, but those entities are fueled and run by people, people who need to make a living. Next time, ill just get a job flipping burgers and you can get run the fuck over by a car.
Posted by Billy May to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 08:23:00 PM
To BurnFromWithin: I spent 5 months of unemployment developing this concept and creating the images, would you begrudge me the ability to feed myself just to avoid having to buy the glasses from Nike?
You assume it's corporate America milking you for every penny, but those entities are fueled and run by people, people who need to make a living. Next time, ill just get a job flipping burgers and you can get run the fuck over by a car.
Posted by Billy May to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 08:23:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Joel has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
For commuting I'll stick with the Bell-mounted mirror. If I was doing a lot of pace-line riding (or even large group rides)though these look like the way to go. On my commute I want to know what is going on behind me, not just off to the side.
Posted by Joel to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 07:48:00 PM
For commuting I'll stick with the Bell-mounted mirror. If I was doing a lot of pace-line riding (or even large group rides)though these look like the way to go. On my commute I want to know what is going on behind me, not just off to the side.
Posted by Joel to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 07:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Receiving stolen property.
Lisa has left a new comment on your post "Receiving stolen property":
Wow...I wish I could have read more, but the post has been deleted. I guess it's better to buy on ebay than Craigslist? (At least you can show a receipt for the bike.)
Posted by Lisa to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 07:32:00 PM
Wow...I wish I could have read more, but the post has been deleted. I guess it's better to buy on ebay than Craigslist? (At least you can show a receipt for the bike.)
Posted by Lisa to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 07:32:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Receiving stolen property.
chestery has left a new comment on your post "Receiving stolen property":
"This posting has been deleted by its author."
Any chance you still have it in cache?
Posted by chestery to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 06:26:00 PM
"This posting has been deleted by its author."
Any chance you still have it in cache?
Posted by chestery to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 06:26:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
-p has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
They will take off because guys will buy them for staring at women on the beach.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 05:52:00 PM
They will take off because guys will buy them for staring at women on the beach.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 05:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
@Stout: Take A Looks rule. And they're made in your home state.
@Burn: I can almost guarantee this idea has been patented.
@Doc: Comic book spy glasses rule, too.
@Tony: Dorks rule.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 04:07:00 PM
@Stout: Take A Looks rule. And they're made in your home state.
@Burn: I can almost guarantee this idea has been patented.
@Doc: Comic book spy glasses rule, too.
@Tony: Dorks rule.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 04:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
The Stouts has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
Its fitting that you should post a pic of the Take A Look mirror setup, as my first thought after looking at those nike glasses is that they wouldn't work so well with the Take A Look mirror that I use and LOVE.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 04:00:00 PM
Its fitting that you should post a pic of the Take A Look mirror setup, as my first thought after looking at those nike glasses is that they wouldn't work so well with the Take A Look mirror that I use and LOVE.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 04:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
BurnFromWithin has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
Thats a really great idea, the only problem is that it is made by Nike. I hope they don't hold the patent or have a monopoly on the licensing for whomever holds the patent, because I would definitely consider buying these from another manufacturer.
Posted by BurnFromWithin to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 03:13:00 PM
Thats a really great idea, the only problem is that it is made by Nike. I hope they don't hold the patent or have a monopoly on the licensing for whomever holds the patent, because I would definitely consider buying these from another manufacturer.
Posted by BurnFromWithin to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 03:13:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
Also, when I was a kid, I have some "spy glasses" with built in mirrors that allowed me to see what was behind my back.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:56:00 PM
Also, when I was a kid, I have some "spy glasses" with built in mirrors that allowed me to see what was behind my back.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
I agree with tony, but if they make different styles I might have to pick up a pair.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:55:00 PM
I agree with tony, but if they make different styles I might have to pick up a pair.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:55:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision.
Tony Bullard has left a new comment on your post "Nike Hindsight extends peripheral vision":
That's funny, I think the little mirror is LESS dorky than the stylized glasses. Certainly a cool idea though.
Posted by Tony Bullard to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:35:00 PM
That's funny, I think the little mirror is LESS dorky than the stylized glasses. Certainly a cool idea though.
Posted by Tony Bullard to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 02:35:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
The Stouts has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
The leaching was actually a problem before I started using conditioner . Since I've started doing so and applying as stated it hasn't been a problem at all.
I'm thinking part of it might be that since I don't ride with bike shorts and ride longer distances regularly this way, more perspiration gets to the saddle and leaches the dye, as opposed to a cyclist wearing padded shorts for longer rides, or street clothed rider doing shorter distances <8-10 miles. I checked with Brooks customer service and they confirmed this and reccomended more conditioner to help reduce the problem
Thats when I spoke with Rivendell and and ordered the Obernauf's and tried the application method from my friend who'd done military time. The two combined has resolved the problem.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:59:00 AM
The leaching was actually a problem before I started using conditioner . Since I've started doing so and applying as stated it hasn't been a problem at all.
I'm thinking part of it might be that since I don't ride with bike shorts and ride longer distances regularly this way, more perspiration gets to the saddle and leaches the dye, as opposed to a cyclist wearing padded shorts for longer rides, or street clothed rider doing shorter distances <8-10 miles. I checked with Brooks customer service and they confirmed this and reccomended more conditioner to help reduce the problem
Thats when I spoke with Rivendell and and ordered the Obernauf's and tried the application method from my friend who'd done military time. The two combined has resolved the problem.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:59:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
Bill has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
I think you are using too much leather conditioner. The conditioner is leaching out and bringing the dye with it. The purpose of leather conditioner is to replenish the tanning oils that dry out over time. A little is necessary but more is not better.
Bill
Wallingford Bicycle Parts
Posted by Bill to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:35:00 AM
I think you are using too much leather conditioner. The conditioner is leaching out and bringing the dye with it. The purpose of leather conditioner is to replenish the tanning oils that dry out over time. A little is necessary but more is not better.
Bill
Wallingford Bicycle Parts
Posted by Bill to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 09:35:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on 2009 Tour de France route to be unveiled live on w....
Tony Bullard has left a new comment on your post "2009 Tour de France route to be unveiled live on w...":
You made up the 83% stat? Darn...I finally felt less weird.
Posted by Tony Bullard to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 08:50:00 AM
You made up the 83% stat? Darn...I finally felt less weird.
Posted by Tony Bullard to Cyclelicious at 10/22/2008 08:50:00 AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on VOTE for Ohio Cyclist!.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "VOTE for Ohio Cyclist!":
The registration is rather clunky.
They send a random password to the
email address you give, but note,
the '.' at the end is NOT part of
the random password.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 09:20:00 PM
The registration is rather clunky.
They send a random password to the
email address you give, but note,
the '.' at the end is NOT part of
the random password.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 09:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lance Armstrong on Twitter.
bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Lance Armstrong on Twitter":
...hang in there, fritz-fam...it's been going around & i let myself get SOMETHING last week...
...damn but aren't we all susceptible when our resistance is down...
...my best to you guys...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 03:58:00 PM
...hang in there, fritz-fam...it's been going around & i let myself get SOMETHING last week...
...damn but aren't we all susceptible when our resistance is down...
...my best to you guys...
Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 03:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lance Armstrong on Twitter.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Lance Armstrong on Twitter":
Thanks all. I'm mostly better now though still a little grungy on the edges. My son is now home sick from school today :-( poor guy.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 09:58:00 AM
Thanks all. I'm mostly better now though still a little grungy on the edges. My son is now home sick from school today :-( poor guy.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2008 09:58:00 AM
Monday, October 20, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
The Stouts has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
I ride for transportation.
That being said, I don't wear lycra. I wear street clothes, and I don't know about you, but I like being able to wear something other than black 365 days of the year, especially those 80 days of the year when the sun is blazing down and temps are in the mid-low 90's.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 06:43:00 PM
I ride for transportation.
That being said, I don't wear lycra. I wear street clothes, and I don't know about you, but I like being able to wear something other than black 365 days of the year, especially those 80 days of the year when the sun is blazing down and temps are in the mid-low 90's.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 06:43:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
jamesmallon has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
Um, just wear black shorts.
Posted by jamesmallon to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 06:19:00 PM
Um, just wear black shorts.
Posted by jamesmallon to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 06:19:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things....
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things...":
Welcome!
So cycling commuters can be gear snobs, too :D :D
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 01:07:00 PM
Welcome!
So cycling commuters can be gear snobs, too :D :D
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 01:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour de Cupcake.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Tour de Cupcake":
Thanks for posting your results, Alison.
I didn't make it -- I was planning on going to the STevens Canyon Memorial thing in Cupertino also, but instead I spent all weekend in bed with the flu. Bah.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 11:44:00 AM
Thanks for posting your results, Alison.
I didn't make it -- I was planning on going to the STevens Canyon Memorial thing in Cupertino also, but instead I spent all weekend in bed with the flu. Bah.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 11:44:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
The Stouts has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
I have not bothered with the bottom side as I have full fenders and don't find the bottom side needs the protection, and the leeching only seems to happen where there's a lot of abrasion and sweat.
Thats my experience anyway.
The oven idea is a good one too, but I don't like taking it on and off the bike so I just take the heat gun to it whilst in the garage.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 09:46:00 AM
I have not bothered with the bottom side as I have full fenders and don't find the bottom side needs the protection, and the leeching only seems to happen where there's a lot of abrasion and sweat.
Thats my experience anyway.
The oven idea is a good one too, but I don't like taking it on and off the bike so I just take the heat gun to it whilst in the garage.
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 09:46:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things... Part 2.
getinlost has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things... Part 2":
Anthony,
With the Obenaufs, did you apply any to the underside? I ask because this was the recommendation on the Rivendell site. As for my new B-17 standard black I warmed the entire saddle in the oven and then applied top and bottom x3.
Carl
Posted by getinlost to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 07:45:00 AM
Anthony,
With the Obenaufs, did you apply any to the underside? I ask because this was the recommendation on the Rivendell site. As for my new B-17 standard black I warmed the entire saddle in the oven and then applied top and bottom x3.
Carl
Posted by getinlost to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 07:45:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge....
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge...":
man, this ad would have been about 150 times cooler had the gender roles been switched -- the woman being the high-powered fixter-hipstper and the man the leisurely sunday rider.
i think this is mostly because that while I am oh so sick (just had it up to HERE!)of looking at tough macho hipster dudes riding those fucking bikes (and they're all the same) like it's some kind of mystic calling, I can't seem to get enough of women doing the same exact thing.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 02:39:00 AM
man, this ad would have been about 150 times cooler had the gender roles been switched -- the woman being the high-powered fixter-hipstper and the man the leisurely sunday rider.
i think this is mostly because that while I am oh so sick (just had it up to HERE!)of looking at tough macho hipster dudes riding those fucking bikes (and they're all the same) like it's some kind of mystic calling, I can't seem to get enough of women doing the same exact thing.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2008 02:39:00 AM
Sunday, October 19, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Stumptown bike builder folds.
sam has left a new comment on your post "Stumptown bike builder folds":
Bicycle culture is a phrase most associated with cities and countries that feature a high rate of bicycle usage, sometimes called utility cycling, as part of their cultural identity. Several countries have established bicycle cultures, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, China and Japan.
=================================
Sam
Link Building
Posted by sam to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 11:56:00 PM
Bicycle culture is a phrase most associated with cities and countries that feature a high rate of bicycle usage, sometimes called utility cycling, as part of their cultural identity. Several countries have established bicycle cultures, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, China and Japan.
=================================
Sam
Link Building
Posted by sam to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 11:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Winter Cycling Attire.
The Stouts has left a new comment on your post "Winter Cycling Attire":
That was great.
I'm glad to have been saved from the rabbit fur blunder, phew!!!
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 09:25:00 PM
That was great.
I'm glad to have been saved from the rabbit fur blunder, phew!!!
Posted by The Stouts to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 09:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour de Cupcake.
Alison Chaiken has left a new comment on your post "Tour de Cupcake":
Alas, the blogger software cuts off my URL. Here is a tiny URL:
http://tinyurl.com/5swtda
This one works, honest! Now I'm headed for the shower.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:50:00 PM
Alas, the blogger software cuts off my URL. Here is a tiny URL:
http://tinyurl.com/5swtda
This one works, honest! Now I'm headed for the shower.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:50:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour de Cupcake.
Alison Chaiken has left a new comment on your post "Tour de Cupcake":
Ooops, previous link didn't copy right. Here is the full thing:
http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=487928
That's it, no more comments.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:48:00 PM
Ooops, previous link didn't copy right. Here is the full thing:
http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=487928
That's it, no more comments.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:48:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour de Cupcake.
Alison Chaiken has left a new comment on your post "Tour de Cupcake":
Oh, and I forgot to mention: I didn't eat any cupcakes. Apparently the organizers were expecting about 50 entrants and I suspect that there were more like 300. I was offered a cupcake when I first showed up at the Bike Kitchen at 12:15, but like a fool I turned it down since I figured the checkpoints would have lots to offer as time bonuses. That was the last cupcake I saw all day!
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:46:00 PM
Oh, and I forgot to mention: I didn't eat any cupcakes. Apparently the organizers were expecting about 50 entrants and I suspect that there were more like 300. I was offered a cupcake when I first showed up at the Bike Kitchen at 12:15, but like a fool I turned it down since I figured the checkpoints would have lots to offer as time bonuses. That was the last cupcake I saw all day!
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour de Cupcake.
Alison Chaiken has left a new comment on your post "Tour de Cupcake":
My Tour de Cupcake results:
http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=487928
I made it to:
1.Fell and Masonic (no discernible
checkpoint)
2. That Takes the Cake at Fillmore and Union (checkpoint, no
cupcakes)
3. Fort Mason (checkpoint, no cupcakes)
4. Trader Joes ("bourbon vanilla" is the secret ingredient in vanilla
cake mix)
5. States St. Park (checkpoint, no cupcake)
6. Citizen Cake Kiosk (behind locked metal gates at 4th and Bryant).
I never did get to Jackson Playground, Alamo Square Park, Bow and
Arrow or an SF Public Library as I didn't bring a light and wanted to
catch the 5 PM Caltrain. I did enjoy the hills on Fillmore and
Steiner. Plus I saw lots of styling fixies and got to ride with
"Hayward" and the fellow with blond dreads and woolen mouse ears.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:44:00 PM
My Tour de Cupcake results:
http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/workoutdetail/index.do?id=487928
I made it to:
1.Fell and Masonic (no discernible
checkpoint)
2. That Takes the Cake at Fillmore and Union (checkpoint, no
cupcakes)
3. Fort Mason (checkpoint, no cupcakes)
4. Trader Joes ("bourbon vanilla" is the secret ingredient in vanilla
cake mix)
5. States St. Park (checkpoint, no cupcake)
6. Citizen Cake Kiosk (behind locked metal gates at 4th and Bryant).
I never did get to Jackson Playground, Alamo Square Park, Bow and
Arrow or an SF Public Library as I didn't bring a light and wanted to
catch the 5 PM Caltrain. I did enjoy the hills on Fillmore and
Steiner. Plus I saw lots of styling fixies and got to ride with
"Hayward" and the fellow with blond dreads and woolen mouse ears.
Posted by Alison Chaiken to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 08:44:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger":
I too would love to watch this film again. I saw it as a child and then emmigrated, so no chance of finding it in South Africa anymore. If you make a digital copy, please put it on Megaupload.com so we can all download it! :-)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 07:50:00 AM
I too would love to watch this film again. I saw it as a child and then emmigrated, so no chance of finding it in South Africa anymore. If you make a digital copy, please put it on Megaupload.com so we can all download it! :-)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 07:50:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Alex Tew and pixel sites.
Foreveradv has left a new comment on your post "Alex Tew and pixel sites":
What do you think about this new idea? "Own a piece of the Internet for ever"
I'd like to hear from you.
By.
http://www.foreveradv.com/
Posted by Foreveradv to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 07:47:00 AM
What do you think about this new idea? "Own a piece of the Internet for ever"
I'd like to hear from you.
By.
http://www.foreveradv.com/
Posted by Foreveradv to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2008 07:47:00 AM
Saturday, October 18, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle friendly states.
jett has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle friendly states":
Margaret, I'm glad to hear that. I'll be happy to stand corrected.
Posted by jett to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 08:30:00 PM
Margaret, I'm glad to hear that. I'll be happy to stand corrected.
Posted by jett to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 08:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle.
GhostRider has left a new comment on your post "Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle":
She should carry something besides a paper in her front basket to help counteract all that top-heavy silicone. Maybe a brick or three?
Posted by GhostRider to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 11:24:00 AM
She should carry something besides a paper in her front basket to help counteract all that top-heavy silicone. Maybe a brick or three?
Posted by GhostRider to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 11:24:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain fatality in Mountain View.
Odile has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain fatality in Mountain View":
She was my sister. She lived on the streets for many years, a victim of schizophrenia, but was for these last three years, finally, finally, conserved and in a board and care. The mental health care system was prevented by our current laws from intervening, no matter how we petitioned, until too late in her life. The disease had taken its toll, had taken her life from her. She did not walk across those tracks by accident. It was deliberate.
Would those of you who were there that night and saw what happened please get in touch with me?
odile@mindspring.com
Posted by Odile to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 10:04:00 AM
She was my sister. She lived on the streets for many years, a victim of schizophrenia, but was for these last three years, finally, finally, conserved and in a board and care. The mental health care system was prevented by our current laws from intervening, no matter how we petitioned, until too late in her life. The disease had taken its toll, had taken her life from her. She did not walk across those tracks by accident. It was deliberate.
Would those of you who were there that night and saw what happened please get in touch with me?
odile@mindspring.com
Posted by Odile to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2008 10:04:00 AM
Friday, October 17, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge....
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge...":
Pete, Schwinn has a Coasting offering now.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 09:41:00 PM
Pete, Schwinn has a Coasting offering now.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 09:41:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pixie repack racing rules.
-p has left a new comment on your post "Pixie repack racing rules":
Oh man, spine buster. I typically don't enter events that promise a loss of skin.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 09:15:00 PM
Oh man, spine buster. I typically don't enter events that promise a loss of skin.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 09:15:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge....
Jim G has left a new comment on your post "Hutchinson bike tires skid really well on fixed ge...":
gawd that's sexist...can't girls ride fixies too?
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 03:08:00 PM
gawd that's sexist...can't girls ride fixies too?
Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 03:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle":
{hot tea through nose} THANKYOUVERYMUCH Mr "-P"!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 12:11:00 PM
{hot tea through nose} THANKYOUVERYMUCH Mr "-P"!
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 12:11:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle.
-p has left a new comment on your post "Pamela Anderson rides a bicyle":
The polar bears aren't going extinct, they're adapting. Shaving, getting tans, growing udders. Only their feet remain the same.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 11:52:00 AM
The polar bears aren't going extinct, they're adapting. Shaving, getting tans, growing udders. Only their feet remain the same.
Posted by -p to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 11:52:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things....
Charlotte has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things...":
Clearly the voice of experience, and I can concur with respect to the Schwalbe Marathons, so I'm off to buy some lube and tail lights. Thanks!
Posted by Charlotte to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 08:16:00 AM
Clearly the voice of experience, and I can concur with respect to the Schwalbe Marathons, so I'm off to buy some lube and tail lights. Thanks!
Posted by Charlotte to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 08:16:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things....
Guitar Ted has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things...":
Plus 2 on DuMonde Tech. Absolutely the best hands down. I ran my example through a winter in Iowa on streets sprayed with de-icer and the lube didn't flinch. Perfecto!
Plus one on the Schwalbe stuff too. Great posts! Looking forward to Anthony's other recommendos.
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 07:02:00 AM
Plus 2 on DuMonde Tech. Absolutely the best hands down. I ran my example through a winter in Iowa on streets sprayed with de-icer and the lube didn't flinch. Perfecto!
Plus one on the Schwalbe stuff too. Great posts! Looking forward to Anthony's other recommendos.
Posted by Guitar Ted to Cyclelicious at 10/17/2008 07:02:00 AM
Thursday, October 16, 2008
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
Most people I kmow who have crashed have crashed on railroad tracks, myself included (wet ones), even being careful.
Fat tires make a huge difference, though.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:41:00 PM
Most people I kmow who have crashed have crashed on railroad tracks, myself included (wet ones), even being careful.
Fat tires make a huge difference, though.
Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:41:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle friendly states.
margaret has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle friendly states":
Hartwell, Ga is a biking town... considering it's a small town and has the usual number of fast drivers and car-oriented roads.
And actually, in the neighboring towns, I've had good luck biking, so I wouldn't automatically call the rural areas unfriendly to biking.
Posted by margaret to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:12:00 PM
Hartwell, Ga is a biking town... considering it's a small town and has the usual number of fast drivers and car-oriented roads.
And actually, in the neighboring towns, I've had good luck biking, so I wouldn't automatically call the rural areas unfriendly to biking.
Posted by margaret to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:12:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle friendly states.
Jett has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle friendly states":
Here in Georgia (#49) we say "BOO-YAH" to West Virginia ;-).
We are ranked way low, but there is still some mighty nice riding in Georgia. The City of Roswell has scored well and Decatur is good as well. Outside of a few pockets however, Atlanta's sprawl keeps the automobile on the throne. Outside of the cities, cycling isn't even in the backseat.
Posted by Jett to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 08:54:00 PM
Here in Georgia (#49) we say "BOO-YAH" to West Virginia ;-).
We are ranked way low, but there is still some mighty nice riding in Georgia. The City of Roswell has scored well and Decatur is good as well. Outside of a few pockets however, Atlanta's sprawl keeps the automobile on the throne. Outside of the cities, cycling isn't even in the backseat.
Posted by Jett to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 08:54:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain fatality in Mountain View.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain fatality in Mountain View":
@jesse, thanks for the note.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 05:10:00 PM
@jesse, thanks for the note.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 05:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Caltrain fatality in Mountain View.
Jesse has left a new comment on your post "Caltrain fatality in Mountain View":
I saw the entire thing happened and I won't forget it. My thoughts shared here:
http://jguz.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-soul-leaves.html
Posted by Jesse to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 03:51:00 PM
I saw the entire thing happened and I won't forget it. My thoughts shared here:
http://jguz.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-soul-leaves.html
Posted by Jesse to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 03:51:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
Mike has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
I recently put a post on my blog that had a very interesting railroad crossing sign that I saw in Lewes DE.
Posted by Mike to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 03:00:00 PM
I recently put a post on my blog that had a very interesting railroad crossing sign that I saw in Lewes DE.
Posted by Mike to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 03:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things....
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things...":
Dumonde lube is good stuff. If you want a quick/easy way to clean your chain(s), pick up a cheap ultrasonic cleaner on eBay.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:53:00 PM
Dumonde lube is good stuff. If you want a quick/easy way to clean your chain(s), pick up a cheap ultrasonic cleaner on eBay.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:53:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
Rubin110 has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
Back of my laptop.
Posted by Rubin110 to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:51:00 PM
Back of my laptop.
Posted by Rubin110 to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:51:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A few of my favorite things....
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "A few of my favorite things...":
Hey everybody, Anthony Stout of Longmont, Colorado wrote this post -- Please give him a big welcome. You can also find his blog with some cool photos of his Sport Utility Bike at Long Walk To Green.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:17:00 PM
Hey everybody, Anthony Stout of Longmont, Colorado wrote this post -- Please give him a big welcome. You can also find his blog with some cool photos of his Sport Utility Bike at Long Walk To Green.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:17:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
@Pete - I guess that's the challenge of trolley tracks -- you ride parallel to them, increasing the risk of falling in.
@Anon 10:30 - I agree, I don't worry so much with my fat tire mountain bike ;-)
There's a pretty nasty RR crossing on Hwy 9 in Santa Cruz County. The tracks cross the road at an oblique angle, AND cyclists approach at a downhill and around a curve so you hit the tracks fast and while you're leaning through the turn. Signs give advance warning of the crossing.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:14:00 PM
@Pete - I guess that's the challenge of trolley tracks -- you ride parallel to them, increasing the risk of falling in.
@Anon 10:30 - I agree, I don't worry so much with my fat tire mountain bike ;-)
There's a pretty nasty RR crossing on Hwy 9 in Santa Cruz County. The tracks cross the road at an oblique angle, AND cyclists approach at a downhill and around a curve so you hit the tracks fast and while you're leaning through the turn. Signs give advance warning of the crossing.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 12:14:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
peteathome has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
I live in Philly, and we have trolley tracks all over the city. Crossing them at near right-angles is no problem, of course. But when riding in the same direction as the tracks I would fall if my wheel fell into them. So I simply stay away from them when traveling in the same direction. But one day I'm sure I'll make a mistake and fall because of them.
As I understand it, you have a technique to avoid a fall if you ride into them ( going in the same direction)?
I'd love to see a video of that. It could be a face saver for me.
Posted by peteathome to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 11:54:00 AM
I live in Philly, and we have trolley tracks all over the city. Crossing them at near right-angles is no problem, of course. But when riding in the same direction as the tracks I would fall if my wheel fell into them. So I simply stay away from them when traveling in the same direction. But one day I'm sure I'll make a mistake and fall because of them.
As I understand it, you have a technique to avoid a fall if you ride into them ( going in the same direction)?
I'd love to see a video of that. It could be a face saver for me.
Posted by peteathome to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 11:54:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
Tracks are a hazard, but they are one of many. I've gone down on them, but not very often, and usually I was laughing sheepishly as it happened because I knew better; it's almost always the result of being in too muuch of a hurry and not paying enough attention. I must say though, that tracks are one reason to really love 2.35" tires. I am truly spoiled in that regard. Val
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:30:00 AM
Tracks are a hazard, but they are one of many. I've gone down on them, but not very often, and usually I was laughing sheepishly as it happened because I knew better; it's almost always the result of being in too muuch of a hurry and not paying enough attention. I must say though, that tracks are one reason to really love 2.35" tires. I am truly spoiled in that regard. Val
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:30:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
Yokota Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
Oh yeah, absolutely -- wet tracks require lots of extra caution or I might end up uʍop ǝpısdn.
I'm kind of a "risk averse" person so maybe that's it too. What to me seems like normal caution might be the mark of an ultra-cautious weenie to others.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:29:00 AM
Oh yeah, absolutely -- wet tracks require lots of extra caution or I might end up uʍop ǝpısdn.
I'm kind of a "risk averse" person so maybe that's it too. What to me seems like normal caution might be the mark of an ultra-cautious weenie to others.
Posted by Yokota Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:29:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
295bus has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
I think crossing tracks at too small an angle is a mistake every biker is probably going to make once, and then learn from. I got this one out of the way as a kid!
Posted by 295bus to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:28:00 AM
I think crossing tracks at too small an angle is a mistake every biker is probably going to make once, and then learn from. I got this one out of the way as a kid!
Posted by 295bus to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 10:28:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes and train tracks?.
dolan has left a new comment on your post "Bikes and train tracks?":
I'd tend to agree with you, except, of course, when said tracks are wet. In those cases, even experienced cyclists can go down, and quickly, as I found out to my surprise and horror one morning on Market St. I was very lucky. These days I'm a bit more cautious around tracks.
Posted by dolan to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:56:00 AM
I'd tend to agree with you, except, of course, when said tracks are wet. In those cases, even experienced cyclists can go down, and quickly, as I found out to my surprise and horror one morning on Market St. I was very lucky. These days I'm a bit more cautious around tracks.
Posted by dolan to Cyclelicious at 10/16/2008 09:56:00 AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Bicycle Colorado eNews 10/15/2008
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The federal bicycle commuter tax provision recently was passed into law recognizing bicycling as a major method of work commuting trips. Set up like existing tax incentives for commuting by transit or parking your car, this act provides an employer tax break of $20 a month to reimburse employees for bicycle commuting expenses. Some examples include the purchase of a bicycle and bicycle improvements, repairs, and storage. 
Bicycle Colorado is proud to announce reaching the landmark 3,000th Share the Road certificate purchased, putting us halfway to our goal of 6,000.
Mark your calendar to attend the 20th anniversary Veloswap, the world's largest consumer bicycle and sports expo.
Gov. Bill Ritter's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel is beginning a five-week community outreach effort across Colorado. The panel hopes to raise awareness about Colorado's transportation funding issues and engage the public in the debate over possible solutions. 
Three Colorado communities received acknowledgment for efforts to make their towns' more bicycle friendly. 
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