If FEMA had the bicycles, would it fund Hustler's manlet bib?
10-30-2013, 11:51 PM
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I wasn't done adjusting the saddle with the new crank arms. The angle and setback are adjustable off that one, single bolt so I screwed the angle when moving the saddle back. I'll jack with this tomorrow when it's not raining.
I wasn't done adjusting the saddle with the new crank arms. The angle and setback are adjustable off that one, single bolt so I screwed the angle when moving the saddle back. I'll jack with this tomorrow when it's not raining.
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11-03-2013, 08:11 PM
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A general observation:
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
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11-03-2013, 10:03 PM
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A general observation:
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
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11-04-2013, 08:32 AM
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A general observation:
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
It becomes difficult to maintain one's giddy enthusiasm for the bicycle as a daily commuter vehicle when it's ******* 40° outside.
But I soldier on.
(I am beginning to understand why some people here own cars, despite the obvious tactical difficulties associated. with same.)
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11-04-2013, 09:07 AM
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Well, "Dark" is a relative term in the middle of Manhattan.
Yes, the sun is down.
No, there is not, in general, an absence of illumination. In fact, riding down Broadway at night can be damn near blinding.
As to lights, these are the ones I use on my personal bikes:
Planet Bike Blaze 2Watt LED Headlight
Planet Bike 3034-1 Blinky Superflash .5 Watt LED with 2 Red LED Tail Lights
These are both surprisingly bright, and have a flashing pattern that is VERY noticeable. The headlight is not so powerful that I'd recommend using it off-road (eg: trail riding)- it's more for letting other people see you in an environment in which the street itself is adequately lit already.
I use those on the Jersey side. In Manhattan, the Citibikes have built-in LED illumination which, while not quite as good, seems adequate for the task.
Yes, the sun is down.
No, there is not, in general, an absence of illumination. In fact, riding down Broadway at night can be damn near blinding.
As to lights, these are the ones I use on my personal bikes:
Planet Bike Blaze 2Watt LED Headlight
Planet Bike 3034-1 Blinky Superflash .5 Watt LED with 2 Red LED Tail Lights
These are both surprisingly bright, and have a flashing pattern that is VERY noticeable. The headlight is not so powerful that I'd recommend using it off-road (eg: trail riding)- it's more for letting other people see you in an environment in which the street itself is adequately lit already.
I use those on the Jersey side. In Manhattan, the Citibikes have built-in LED illumination which, while not quite as good, seems adequate for the task.
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11-04-2013, 09:28 AM
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I have a $130 Niterider 700
Review: NiteRider Lumina 700 | Mountain Bike Review
This light is on par with one of the Euro-upgrade lights in my daily driver (the FM ones).
I have this tail light:
Knog Blinder 4v USB Rechargeable Taillight | Knog | Brand | www.PricePoint.com
The knog tail lights are great.
Review: NiteRider Lumina 700 | Mountain Bike Review
This light is on par with one of the Euro-upgrade lights in my daily driver (the FM ones).
I have this tail light:
Knog Blinder 4v USB Rechargeable Taillight | Knog | Brand | www.PricePoint.com
The knog tail lights are great.
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11-04-2013, 10:32 AM
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Yeah I was going to buy a real 100+ dollar light. But every review I've seen of the one I got is pretty much, "yeah the more expensive ones are better, but they're not 90 dollars better." And the 2 hours real life battery charge at full blast on that one is enough to last me the whole winter riding season without being charged, lol.
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11-04-2013, 12:17 PM
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Haha, go Chinese and save huge dollars. Lighting sure has advanced in the last 5-10 years for bikers.
T6 Water Resistant XML-T6 3-Mode 900-Lumen White LED Bike Light with Battery Pack Set - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
Read all the reviews and then marvel at the price and quality. I bought one then another later on. Backup lights for dirt biking in the mountains and great for winter commuting. They really are a great light and this is the cheapest one, they have more lumens in their lineup and they get reviewed on the site and also externally by many.
40 Fahrenheit - luxury, luxury
Coldest I've ridden to work (only 7km one way) was -28 Celsius. Only did it to say that I did it. Survived but nothing rotates well including a person with umpteen layers. Another 15 minutes in and it would have been bad for the toes. So when its -10 it's nothing really. Just need some good studded tires and no deep snow. Then again I haven't done that for 3 years now since I moved to the country (and gotten fat). MTB in the winter at night is great, the snow reflects that much better. The first 10 min are cold then your just right after you warm up. Stupid thing is that a studded MTB tire is more $$ than a car tire - boo.
T6 Water Resistant XML-T6 3-Mode 900-Lumen White LED Bike Light with Battery Pack Set - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
Read all the reviews and then marvel at the price and quality. I bought one then another later on. Backup lights for dirt biking in the mountains and great for winter commuting. They really are a great light and this is the cheapest one, they have more lumens in their lineup and they get reviewed on the site and also externally by many.
40 Fahrenheit - luxury, luxury
Coldest I've ridden to work (only 7km one way) was -28 Celsius. Only did it to say that I did it. Survived but nothing rotates well including a person with umpteen layers. Another 15 minutes in and it would have been bad for the toes. So when its -10 it's nothing really. Just need some good studded tires and no deep snow. Then again I haven't done that for 3 years now since I moved to the country (and gotten fat). MTB in the winter at night is great, the snow reflects that much better. The first 10 min are cold then your just right after you warm up. Stupid thing is that a studded MTB tire is more $$ than a car tire - boo.
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11-04-2013, 12:49 PM
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Back when I was commuting by bicycle, I really enjoyed the cold weather. I had specific gear for it though. Comfy and warm bib knickers, hi-tech breathable undershirt, regular short sleeve jersey, fleece ear band, good gloves, shoe covers, hi-tech breathable but lightly insulated jacket. When it was really cold, a synthetic sill-like face mask. Only part exposed was my shins and they don't get cold if the rest of you is warm. Regulated heat with jacket zipper. Back then, a Nightrider halogen light. Thousands of miles covered like that, about half of them at night. But it was always 10-15 minutes on each end dressing. A few jobs had showers, most did not.
Current light is a Dinotte 800L headlight and 140R tail light
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11-04-2013, 02:16 PM
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Actually, I really do perfer the cold weather to riding in 90° and high humidity. I just need to adapt a few things.
Really, the hands and face are the only major problem items. For shoes, I'm still wearing the same ole' Timberland Titans which, while not insulated per se, are adequate. And most of my body (legs, torso, arms) do just fine after a few minuets once I'm warmed up, even with just a short-sleeve shirt on. (This may change once it becomes properly cold and the show starts coming down.)
I did pick up a nice set of Dockers brand gloves. They're suede with some kind of fuzzy liner, and are think enough that they don't interfere with operating the controls, aside from the front shifter on the e-bike which is still a trigger type (never go around to upgrading that one to a twist shifter.)
I need to get some facial protection. Nose and ears. And I need it to not interfere with a helmet.
Really, the hands and face are the only major problem items. For shoes, I'm still wearing the same ole' Timberland Titans which, while not insulated per se, are adequate. And most of my body (legs, torso, arms) do just fine after a few minuets once I'm warmed up, even with just a short-sleeve shirt on. (This may change once it becomes properly cold and the show starts coming down.)
I did pick up a nice set of Dockers brand gloves. They're suede with some kind of fuzzy liner, and are think enough that they don't interfere with operating the controls, aside from the front shifter on the e-bike which is still a trigger type (never go around to upgrading that one to a twist shifter.)
I need to get some facial protection. Nose and ears. And I need it to not interfere with a helmet.
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11-04-2013, 02:29 PM
#558
Highly recommend a fleece earband. Comfy under a helmet. Staple in my winter gear. The nylon ones aren't as warm and they don't wick as well. Neoprene face masks, besides making you look like Jason, are usually too warm. The face mask I like is like the lower half of a drivers balaclava. Easily pulled down to sip coffee or shout at drivers.
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