http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ Urban Velo Forums: Recent Posts en Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:12:32 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=515#post-4075 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:32:23 +0000 Peatbog 4075@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Okay, zealot, I wrote that story, and here is the scoup on the missing information for which you seek. This information was not included because when I first wrote the story, it was incredibly long--about 6,700 words. This, I realized, was much too long if I wished it to be printed in UrbanVelo, or nearly any other magazine, for that matter. So I reduced the story to around 3,000 words. However, that meant some stuff not essential to the central point of the story had to go. What happened to the madmen who ran my dad down was part of that information.</p> <p>Anyway, here is a paragraph (and a bit of another) I edited out that gives the information you seek:</p> <p>"The madman who had purposefully driven his car into my dad was apprehended soon after his rampage, as someone at the scene had recorded his license plate number. The police officer doing the original investigation of the crash had charged the out-of-control motorist with a multitude of serious offenses, but when caught, the prosecutor quickly dropped all but one minor traffic infraction--the culprit was wealthy, having made his fortune in the retirement home business. There was a civil lawsuit, and although my dad lost the income of several years’ work, as he had to retire before he chose to do so, and was injured to a degree that could have put him a wheelchair for life, he was awarded less than half a year’s wages. Such is the justice of a rich man vs. one who is not. But my dad does not dwell on the injustice. Much of his life had been an injustice. Many years before he had learned to deal with life as it is, not as it should be.</p> <p> I find it incredible how different my childhood was from my dad’s. He grew up in a family that had not the money to buy proper clothing, and so he was teased at school because his shirts were made of burlap potato sacks his mom sewed for him. My dad collected money by selling his drunken father the same bottle of whiskey over and over again because it was sometimes the only way the family could acquire money to buy food..." </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=534#post-4074 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:21:14 +0000 Peatbog 4074@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Uh, I hope your screen is okay! </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=534#post-4073 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:28:38 +0000 wrenchordie 4073@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>CHAAAPOOOOOO! i spit on it as well. lol :D </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=535#post-4072 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:25:04 +0000 Peatbog 4072@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>They have to copy. Much of their originality no longer exists.</p> <p>What's with the dirtrag thing, anyway?</p> <p>by the way, UrbanVelo stories are much better than dirtrag stories :) </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=535#post-4071 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:46:06 +0000 dangomushi 4071@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>I have to ask.<br /> Urban Velo was born from former Dirt Rag writers/riders.<br /> Now Dirt Rag is launching a mag doing the same thing that Urban Velo has been doing.<br /> Is this a bit of a punch in the junk or is this something you guys are involved in?<br /> Something in the middle? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=534#post-4070 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:13:32 +0000 Peatbog 4070@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>The question only makes sense if you saw the forum test question posted earlier by UrbanJeff, but which has since been removed. So really, this thread makes no sense anymore. In fact, it sucks. I spit upon it. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=534#post-4069 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:33:18 +0000 RedBandit 4069@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>I don't know. Without knowing what you were hoping to accomplish I'm not sure I can answer the question. Were you able to disprove your hypothesis with your test?</p> <p>Wait, this was a rhetorical question wasn't it? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=534#post-4068 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:57:11 +0000 Peatbog 4068@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Was the test successful? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=532#post-4065 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:39:43 +0000 wrenchordie 4065@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>ya...i've been debating on the open pro's vs. the deep v's... the velocity's are a bit heavier, but because of the deep wall height, it makes them really stiff so they don't get flat spots in them as easy. i figured with the high flanges on the phils there wouldn't be much benefit to it, but figured i would ask to see if there was a difference of opinion. will definately make sure to use the brass nipples, i have come across that issue before and damn did i drink after work that day.... lol. i bet it makes life interesting with jobst living next door, but a great resource too. thanks for all the imput guys! </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=531#post-4064 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:11:50 +0000 tylerindiana 4064@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>i got a level hub on the cheap. so far it's very smooth and with the shorter spokes the wheel is nive and stiff. i am told they are very durable... </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=502#post-4063 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:54:18 +0000 bikeroo 4063@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the heads up. I sent them an e-mail a few days ago, haven't heard from them so I may call them to follow up. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=532#post-4062 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:24:51 +0000 dangomushi 4062@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Jobst Brandt has all the shit down in "The Bicycle Wheel".<br /> Sheldon Brown translates it nicely.<br /> Jobst gives me grief monthly, but he's pretty on it. Sometimes I wish he wasn't living next to the shop I manage. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=532#post-4061 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:09:32 +0000 dangomushi 4061@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Deep V's are strong, but-<br /> Mavic Open Pro's laced to you Phil's in a 3 cross 32 spoke pattern will be pretty damn strong.<br /> I would recommend this for anyone less that 200 lbs. Over 200 lbs and rough roads, go 36 hole with the 3 cross. With the Phil's over-built flanges, there is little benefit to a 4 cross over the 3 cross. This is the way of things.<br /> Deep V's are great and strong. However-<br /> The rims are heavy, and with the rotational mass, well, the word "h" has been written. If you do go with the Deep V's for whatever reason, be sure to use brass spoke nipples. If you use aluminum nipples on an aluminum rim, you may get galvanic bonding, resulting in a wheel that will be damn tough to true without a hammer.<br /> I will tell more when there is less beer involved. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=529#post-4060 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:50:48 +0000 Lyzard 4060@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>RRRrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=532#post-4059 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:20:25 +0000 spacemonkey 4059@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>I've only got experience with 4 cross, but they seem pretty strong and need minimal truing. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=532#post-4058 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:21:29 +0000 wrenchordie 4058@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>looking for opinions guys and gals, on which you think would be a stiffer and stronger wheel, and if any of you all have experience with this comparison it'd be greatly appreciated.</p> <p>so i'm debating between a 3 cross, 36 hole, phils to deep v's via dt doubles, or a 4 cross, 32 hole, with the same configuration. let me know.... </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=531#post-4057 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:09:57 +0000 wrenchordie 4057@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>i've heart mixed things about them...mostly good though. any reason you are looking at leVel specifically or just in general? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=531#post-4056 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:30:44 +0000 tylerindiana 4056@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>does anyone have info/opinions on level hubs? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=502#post-4055 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:23:22 +0000 Cressers 4055@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>While you're there you may want to speak to TRANSALT. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=525#post-4054 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:05:55 +0000 wrenchordie 4054@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>ya....they have some BRILLIANT engineers over at trek lately.... carbon fiber 29er's, hard tail none the less, and 18 gauge al. sounds like a really expensive rolling deathtrap. the best part is a lot of the fatigue spots are on the non-drive seat stay right above the brake mounts for the hydralic calipers, so basically it fails, your whole rear end flexs, and you possibly put your caliper and rotor into the wheel....oh and then you eat shit. minor detail though...right? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=530#post-4053 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:45:18 +0000 Peatbog 4053@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search/label/Wood%20Rims%20for%20Sale" rel="nofollow">http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search/label/Wood%20Rims%20for%20Sale</a> </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=529#post-4052 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:42:18 +0000 Peatbog 4052@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>A pirate, already half-drunk, walks into a pirate bar. He has a ship’s steering wheel strapped to the front of his pants.</p> <p>The bartender looks at the pirate and says, “Avast, matey. How did it come to be that ye have a ship’s wheel strapped to the front of ye trousers?”</p> <p>The pirate looks down at the wheel, then at the bartender, and says, “I don’t rightly recall, but it’s driving me nuts.” </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=528#post-4051 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:24:09 +0000 Cressers 4051@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>And your shifting didn't go to pot at the first splash of mud! Bring back the friction thumbie!</p> <p>Just imagine, a world where any rear mech would work with any shifter, where chain rub could be sorted with a slight nudge to the lever... Oh I'm going misty-eyed!</p> <p>And next; maintainable freewheels with Gasp! your choice of indivdual sprockets!</p> <p>How much we have sacrificed to the deamnding gods of obsolesence! </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=502#post-4050 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:27:28 +0000 bikeroo 4050@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Alright, so things are in motion. My proposal isn't complete, yet, but this is what it's looking like:</p> <p>With vehicular congestion becoming an even larger problem for many cities, governments are looking towards methods to encourage alternative means of transportation, such as public transportation or even active transportation. Promoting active transportation, particularly the bicycle, bears numerous benefits, notably it is very environmentally efficient, require less space on the road than an automobile, can promote a healthy life-style for riders. However, despite all the benefits cycling it plays a very insignificant role in transportation in many North American Cities. New York City, with its high density and large road network, is an ideal city for cycling, yet boasts a small percentage of ridership.</p> <p>The City’s Department of Planning has made efforts with other agencies in order to boost the amount of cyclists in the City through different means. The purpose of this research assignment is to analyse the various policies and initiatives in play in New York City that are aimed at encouraging bicycle use as a mode of transportation, as well as they impact both positive and negative. Much of the research will reflect the New York City Bicycle Master Plan and the impact it has had on cycling infrastructure and support over the past 11 years. </p> <p>In other words, what is NYC doing to promote cycling and is it doing it's job?</p> <p>I'm in the process of arranging interviews with advocacy groups as well as the DoT. One thing I would love to do while in New York is actually ride around. I was looking at some bike shops but their bike rentals are simply far beyond my budget. Does anyone know of any recycle bike shops or friends who would be willing to loan out a bike for cheap? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=529#post-4049 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:51:54 +0000 Peatbog 4049@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>September 19th is international "Talk Like a Pirate Day."</p> <p>Use it wisely. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=500#post-4048 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:20:35 +0000 Peatbog 4048@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Wow, Cressers; I was just looking up some of those books by Josie Dew that you suggested. There are oodles of them. Now there's a person who has had some fun riding, methinks. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=528#post-4047 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:42:59 +0000 Peatbog 4047@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>That is cool. I think last year's bright red frame was even better, but I think it was only available as a frameset then.</p> <p>I always thought non-indexable shifting made even more sense on mountain bikes where the swiftly changing terrain made it necessary to shift through a large number of gears at a time. Friction shifters made shifting through large jumps of gears easy. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=528#post-4046 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:13:03 +0000 Cressers 4046@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>The Kona Honky-tonk is an all steel frame and forked bike with downtube mounted shift levers, HURRAH! Common sense is starting to return to the bike industry at last. I'm eagerly awaiting the return of non-indexed shifting... </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=525#post-4045 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:18:09 +0000 Peatbog 4045@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Quick change of subject and then back to the issue at hand:</p> <p>Kamikazee--did your job problems turn out okay?</p> <p>And now we return to your regularly scheduled forum thread...<br /> Swoopy mountain bikes? I ride a 1986 Bridgestone MB-2. So what do I know? </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=515#post-4044 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:14:25 +0000 Peatbog 4044@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Man...I am still waiting for my issue to show up in the mail. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=526#post-4043 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:43:48 +0000 wrenchordie 4043@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>that's what i figured too, seeing as the standard for rear track spacing is 120, but i wanted to double check before i drop half my pay check on phils. thanks though...:D </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=523#post-4042 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:05:01 +0000 spacemonkey 4042@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>They look like they'd be less energy efficient. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=527#post-4041 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:43:17 +0000 bikeroo 4041@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the heads up. I was planning on running a front brake. I'd hate to rely on one brake, fixed gear or coaster, one day I was going down a hill when I hit a huge pot hole and my chain popped right off and the light was changing to red. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=523#post-4040 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:22:28 +0000 tescovee 4040@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>Yeah, I'm not sure what they cost but my friend who saw this bike being promoted as some bike show says the Trek rep claims the belt lasts like 5x longer than a standard chain. You're right though, I can picture it being difficult and expensive to find a replacement belt, cog, and chainring. </p> http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/topic.php?id=523#post-4039 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:12:02 +0000 KamikazeeCyclist 4039@http://urbanvelo.org/bbpress/ <p>I want it provided that the replaceable belt are reasonably priced. obviously more that a chain but I wouldn't pay more tham 50 USD for a new belt. </p>