Posts by wearyotter36

Haven't run into an uphill climb where I actually have to push yet—honestly, that sounds way more exhausting than just riding the bike.

Just my usual route.
It’s mostly just a gentle incline—though on my way to work, I get a nice easy downhill stretch toward the suburbs.
I’d love to tell you everything is perfectly flat, but that’s strictly science fiction.
My cardio is holding up just fine, though. :-)

Every single day that isn't pouring rain—all year long, even during those brutal mid-summer heatwaves—I’m out there working. Love it.
11 milesIt's about a 30-minute trek one way, though the commute back usually drags on for nearly 50 minutes—classic.

If that's the case, then we're looking at something pricey. Actually, way too pricey.
http://www.guardianplan.com/index.php/cPath/21_23_47

Man, lugging around a laptop and shoes—that’s already a lot for me, and I'm sure there's plenty of other junk to carry. Honestly, maybe having more space would just lead to me packing even more stuff to feel "comfortable," haha—but hey, you know what works for you best.

quietskipper17 said:My biggest headache is definitely the weight of this backpack—trying to lug around a laptop plus an extra pair of shoes is a struggle. But hey, no pain, no gain. 😉

I finally ditched the backpack for panniers. Picked up a rack and some mounting hardware on eBay—just enough to get it all set up on my bike. Now I just load up the bags and fly. I've even got that extra compartment for my laptop, helmet, and whatever else.

It’s something like this—if you can call it that.

I agree—they seem solid enough for a daily commute, which is pretty much what the manufacturer claims too.
Just watch your step when things get wet, and you should be fine.

Edward Long2 said:Maybe the edit button is acting up on my older posts—or maybe I just never had it? Anyway, this was my original thought:

edit: picked up some Geax Evolution, $47 one

Read enough reviews online to feel somewhat optimistic, so hopefully they'll be alright. Testing them out tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in. To the rest... if you don't like something, just skip the comment instead of being a jerk. It’s not pleasant.

EDIT2: I know people aren't exactly lining up to praise Geax, but I think these should be fine—they're just these tires

I might have misheard you, but weren't you mentioning something about 90% pavement?
These are really meant for 90% off-road. But hey, whatever. It's easy enough to grab a set of slicks and swap them depending on where you're riding.

Hey, maybe one of these will actually work for you:

http://www.keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=591

http://www.keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=593

mine doesn't look anything like 😁
http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=22&t=2627
☕

I need a bag.
I’m taking the long way home—but I'll grab one since I'm commuting by bike now and want to ditch the backpack entirely.🙂
I was checking out something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/example-bike-bag
The Zefal Raider—it's about 2 lbs and comes with a fender included.

It’s a bit of a splurge, but if it actually holds up, I won't have to buy another one for a while.

Anyone got a solid recommendation for a rear bike rack?
Looking for something based on actual experience—not just what the manual says. :-)

analogscout66 said:...but who cares about anything else if the physique looks better, right?😉

..and she claims😉

muscle weighs more than dumbbells—so basically👍

for the ladies out there—I bet you'd love to have one of these just to show off during a Saturday stroll downtown😂

http://www.ioffer.com/i/ew-620la-ele...-new-209986494

Bravo, I’m all for this idea 👍
I mean, if anyone actually needs a "sweat-free" bike, there are plenty of people like 😁
willing to jump on.
You probably should’ve mentioned which specific model you’re talking about—and maybe how long it takes to ride—since I'm sure there are people interested.

granitemaker16 said:Kilonjutni.

If we're talking about those short straps, they might be inches—assuming the standard inch is exactly 2.54 cm.

Look, I know it sounds ridiculous—I was actually trying to do the math in inches myself—but even the XXL doesn't make sense since all their sizing looks basically identical.
It’s hard to believe nobody realizes 🤷 or worse—that their entire size chart is a total mess.😕👎

Anyone actually know how these US measurements work:

Size M
Inseam: 20
Rise: 10
Waist: 30 - 32

For example, size L would be:
Inseam: 20.5
Rise: 10
Waist: 33 - 35

Look, if you're actually serious about betting larger amounts, stay far away from those European books.
That list with the A+ ratings? It’s actually worth following.
Anything rated below a B is basically trash—that's literally why the ratings exist.
Just because DraftKings is everywhere doesn't mean they're actually good for what you need.
Every book has its niche. For example, everyone knows Pinnacle is the go-to for singles because their lines are unbeatable.
Don't get blinded by some flashy menu or a $30 bonus—they'll just claw it all back through crappy odds anyway.

Missed the movie because I was busy knocking back beers at Budweiser—I’ll punish myself by clipping my nails way too short, which is going to make my fingertips sting like hell
😢