Forum: General Discussion
09-27-2009, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,335
Panaracer Flat Away
Flat away is a kevlar felt band the weighs nothing and runs on the inside of your tire. It makes you bullet proof. They're re-usable too. I love them.
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-05-2009, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,754
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-31-2009, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,754
That's what I'm talking about. They don't...
That's what I'm talking about. They don't obviate the need to look. If you don't have a mirror, you'll look. Perhaps one day, when I get a driver's license, I'll understand better.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2009, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Universal Cycles
I like universal cycles. You can get the parts you need at a good price and they know what they are talking about.
Type in this for a discount there:
• For 10% off orders over $100.00, use...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-30-2009, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,754
mirrors--bad
I have to say I have bought many mirrors and they have all been broken or lost within a short time. Granted, that could just be me, but it's been a lot of money down the drain. I also have...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-23-2009, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 954
Ortlieb Office Bag
I have the Ortlieb office pannier and it is fantastic. It has the Ortlieb roll-top but the shape and interior is that of a briefcase. It holds all your files and notebooks, office supplies as well...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-08-2009, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,114
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Forum: Tips & Advice
03-04-2009, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,655
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2009, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,857
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Forum: General Discussion
03-01-2009, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,177
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Forum: Tips & Advice
03-01-2009, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,264
Two things
Here's a couple things that make my commute workable/enjoyable/successful:
1. I have a bunch of buckets for panniers. They're easy to organize things in; they're totally waterproof; and...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-28-2009, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-28-2009, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,655
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Forum: Book Talk
02-25-2009, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,530
Barnett's Manual
Barnett's Manual is a four-volume comprehensive repair manual that really can't be beat if you're comfortable reading repair manuals. It lacks the nice narrative style of Zinn, but covers more with...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-22-2009, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,655
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Forum: Newbie Forum
02-22-2009, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,907
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-22-2009, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,655
Old Man Mountian
I think you should consider Old Man Mountain racks. I have the Cold Springs version and I think they're the cat's meow. They're light and super strong. The only really compelling thing about the...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-22-2009, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Gore
I spent a bunch on some Pearl Izumi gloves and all the seams popped open in a short time--I'll never buy them again. I returned them and got some Gore waterproof gloves and they have been fantastic....
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
OldCog, he wants the cranks forward so that he...
OldCog, he wants the cranks forward so that he can visually coordinate his foot position--a lot of what you are calling mechanics really relies on feeling the position of your foot, something he...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
01-31-2009, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Basil Handlebar Bag.
I really like this one. It's capacious, totally waterproof, easy to get into one handed, a nicely designed quick release mount, and it has a strong steel internal frame:...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
01-31-2009, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
Lowrider--way cool!
Hey, if your kiddo thinks lowriders look cool, a lot of these have forward cranks, and they're cheap. You can find them used too. They also feel really fast even when you're going slow--fun, cool,...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
01-10-2009, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,947
These look great. My problem is that I mounted...
These look great. My problem is that I mounted some really nice OMM racks to my bike that cause me to have to use extra-long skewers to accommodate the brackets that mount on the axles. They are QR...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
01-08-2009, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,947
Kryptonite
Well, it is really only the U-locks that they will key alike.
"If you have a New York lock Standard or LS versioned Ulock, depending on the key number we should be able to order you a new one....
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Forum: Tips & Advice
12-30-2008, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,947
Locks Keyed Alike
I just found out when I was purchasing some new Kryptonite locks that if you buy one, then you can special order additional locks with the same key--just don't loose the little metal tag on the key...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-25-2008, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Cargo Bikes in the Snow
There are some great photos of portlanders hauling stuff in the snow here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/pdxworkbikes/
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