Bicycles

dieseltrooper

dieseltrooper

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Here seems to be the best place for bike stuff I reckon. I'm going to be without my DL for an unknown period of time, so it looks like my excursion into full-time biking will be longer and more serious. I'm exploring other aspects such as taking th ebike on public trans and even AMTRAK.
My bicycle milita story may be more tellign than I ever thought.:lol:
I'm getting my wife into it since her DL is susp as well and for the same reason.(no car ins) Now that oldest son (17 today) is in job corps, she can use his Gary Fisher Tassajara. It was always to small for him (17" frame) but is just small enough for her at 5'4" to straddle.
I'm investing in some Tuffy's liners since we average 1 flat every 4-6 weeks it seems. I'm also looking to buy used bikes for parts and fixing for resale. CL sometimes has some really nice deals too.
Example: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bik/990719030.html
I'd like to hear from other members who ride daily...:D
 
Smoke

Smoke

Veteran Member
I don't ride daily but I do ride a lot. I leisurly ride about 12mph which covers one mile in five minutes, when in a hurry I do 17-18. I also carry enough gear to repair most breaks on a bike, including both spare tubes and flat repair kits. Just keep the tire pressures up and keep pedaling...I put about 1000 miles a season on mine, some more, some less. Bikes are easy to fix with the right tools, a pain if you don't have them.
 
dieseltrooper

dieseltrooper

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http://www.geekologie.com/2007/09/
Sep 27 2007 Solar Powered Bicycle Is Great, Heavy

MORE: bike , green technology , heavy , motor , motorcycle , solar power
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The E-V Sunny Solar Bicycle has solar panels built into the wheels, which maintain a constant charge to the batteries. When you don't feel like pedaling the bike is powered by a 500 watt front hub motor. It'll get you up to about 18 mph, and even faster if you fall off a cliff. The catch is that it weighs 75 lbs., so you're gonna need to use that motor unless you have legs like mighty oaks. A new one costs $1295, and kits to solarize your own bike start at $795. I remember the first time I got on a bike and realized that you have to pedal them to go. What a letdown that was. I thought they were silent motorcycles for people who weren't into wearing leather.
Solar Powered Bicycle Is Great, Heavy [reubenmiller]
 
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l0kster

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I use a skateboard helmet if it's not too hot. otherwise I use one of those teardrop shaped ones with the vent holes to prevent my oily hair from overheating and bursting into flames.

we have thorns here but i don't use a liner. I use heavy duty innertube and slime sealer. I do mostly road biking on decent roads so that has worked so far.

biggest issue for me has always been distracted car drivers who seem to ignore the yellow shirt and green helmet and try to run me over.
 
dieseltrooper

dieseltrooper

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Yep, you really learn just how invisible you are when on your bike. I may have that Cannondale from the CL post this weekend. He may trade for a dresser and mirror.:D I've always wanted a Cannondale, with the big, beefy tubing. The new ones are way over my head, both $$ and tech. Monotube in front, disc brakes...Wow!
 
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Czechsix

Contributing Member
I'm trying to do it daily, but it ain't happening. Sigh. Bike wise, I've got the military folders, and for real road work I have my old tribike, a SoftRide Roadwing.

I need to get out more and ride.
 
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