http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=3131 NOPE. Fuck it. Time to catch up on Star Trek. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:41:22 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=3131 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=3130 Aaand another one. This one, though, I think I can back out with a screwdriver without puncturing it. At least I hope. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:13:38 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=3130 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2670 REI had a link to this, so I'm putting it out there. I'm sure you're already an expert, but I figure it couldn't hurt: How to fix a flat. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) The Sporting Life Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:56:32 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2670 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2656 You can buy a relatively inexpensive road-side assistance model, powered off your A/C adapter. Much more affordable than a plug-in 'normal' sized appliance. Mine works fast and came with an assortment of different nozzles. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:26:29 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2656 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2651 I'm tempted to get a compressor as well. They're too useful, given how apparently prone I am to flats. It'd be even more of a win if I could find something that was both a compressor and a pressure washer at the same time. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:07:55 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2651 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2650 My front left tire on our Accord loses ~5 psi a week. They're probably 75% through their lifespan, so I'm trying to milk some more miles out of them. I have a small compressor that I've gotten used to using frequently. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:02:56 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2650 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2648 Shit, you better PRAY its repairable. It was the biggest bitch trying to find a used tire for mine. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:54:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2648 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2641 Karmic buffering? I don't know. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:26:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2641 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2639 Shit man. Why is the universe against you? kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:01:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2639 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2638 Annnd flat on my car as well. Big ass screw in the tread. Hopefully reparable. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:34:10 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2638 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2580 Additionally, taking a closer look at my tires yesterday, I'm about out of tread. I'm thinking this might have something to do with a) not being able to brake very well, and b) increased number of flats lately. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:27:57 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2580 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2579 I just switched my cyclocross over to super skinny road tires. The real gem though is having disc brakes. I hate rim brakes, soooo much. I swear to god they will be the death of me if I don't get rid of them soon. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:27:02 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2579 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2541 agreed. I thought I'd never be one of those "two bike people", but I caved, and I'm so glad I did. Love my mtn bike, but my 'cross bike is so much more plesant to go zipping about town on. akarmybrat@idkfa.com (akarmybrat) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:37:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2541 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2540 Ever thought about a cyclocross bike? I love mine! Small and light enough to keep up with the road riders, beefy enough to do non-technical off road riding. It's awesome in the spring and fall when there's lots of gravel and junk on the road akarmybrat@idkfa.com (akarmybrat) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:11:03 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2540 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2538 Conclusive evidence. Erik's query is well rebuffed. kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:56:13 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2538 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2537 Your Mom, et al: Theoretical enjoyment derived from cycling in differing conditions. Journal of Shut Up Bitch, 2011 1:5-7 MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:24:58 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2537 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2534 I'd like you to cite sources on the "fun per mile" claim. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:57:00 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2534 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2533 And that's only half of what my commute could be in a month. Damn living in the suburbs. Besides if you do any mountain biking I think its way more exercise per mile than being on the road, also more fun per mile. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:20:39 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2533 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2531 (nods) Yeah. I'll get used to it (and maybe get better at replacing them). Just a pain in the ass, and also a little mind boggling given that I've ridden for three years now with my bike around Anchorage and had never gotten a single flat. Probability is sort of an asshole like that. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:17:03 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2531 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2530 I'm all over it, though, being that I only recorded ~500 miles last summer, may not quite reach 600. But I'll be out there, nonetheless. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:14:56 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2530 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2529 Keep in mind that May is supposedly Bike to work month. And something like the 3rd week of May is the bike to work week in Anchorage. Get ready for it. Last summer for my own bike to work month I rode 600 miles, which placed me at number 100 in all of Seattle's commuters who kept track of such things. There was something like 23,000 participants last year. The top 20 guys all had close to 800-1000 miles if not a little more so I was pretty damn happy with my spot. This year I'm hoping to beat the 600 mark if only by 20 more miles. Actually doing the riding is the easy part, its the time it takes that makes it tough, oh yeah and the incessant rain sucks too. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:16:18 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2529 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2528 I typically carry two extra tubes and a small patch kit. There has been more than one occasion where I have used all three in one day, or even one single ride. I know you you feel, it sucks balls. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:07:43 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2528 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2527 Man: two flats in less than a week. I guess it serves me right for riding in the mud, snow, and whatever else people have dropped on the trails for the winter months, but yeah. Frustrating. At least now I've got enough gear to replace them on the trail. Will have to stock up on tubes, though. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:14:15 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2527 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2523 What's more irritating is the Boston Blinker. They look like people who don't use their blinker, except just as they finish a turn, they flash the turning indicator once in the direction of the turn. kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) The Sporting Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:42:22 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2523 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2522 OOOhhh me too, I hate the non-blinker people. And for your viewing pleasure: What I would do if I could. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) The Sporting Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:38:13 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2522 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2520 You gotta love people who are assholes. My favorite are the folks that don't use blinkers. Man that's irritating. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:53:36 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2520 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2518 SPDCA: Dear Escalade Owner, The Municipality of Anchorage deems it legal for a cyclist to be riding on any pathway, with the exception of sidewalks in business districts, including roads shared by other vehicles, provided that the cyclists are at the rightmost portion of the pathway that is safe and reasonable (exceptions to be made for dodging road hazards, animals, pedestrians, etc.). So when I'm in the road for a few hundred yards because I had to dodge your pre-teen children blocking the walking path, you don't really have a legal basis to scream "SIDEWALK!" while doing your best Roseanne Barr impression out of your window. I understand if this is how you give back to your community, or show compassion to other human beings, or perhaps simply show your leadership ability by leading by example. I hope wherever you were going was important. And I do appreciate you taking the time to get into the other completely empty lane so as to give me some distance. That is something. - Josh kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:43:14 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2518 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2514 Everyone needs a hobby. :D kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:44:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2514 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2513 Lol, wow that's just creepy! Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:43:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2513 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2510 I used to have a mud fender that went in the front on one of my old mountain bikes. It worked pretty good. Much better than nothing at least. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:39:43 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2510 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2509 Sorry about the spill. Been a little nervous about riding on snow/ice since I bit it hard last April, almost breaking my hand. I managed to get a decent rear fender (one that attached to the seat post, not the axle) for my mountain bike this year (after suffering a muddy ass all last summer). Now I just need something for the front. Stopping by the bike shop this afternoon on my lunch hour, gonna see if I can't find anything. I'd almost think just a wide piece of plastic would be enough, to keep most of the bullshit down, but I could be wrong. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:41:14 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2509 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2508 Its the only way Erik, have one of each. A road bike Aaaand a mountain bike. You just can't really put good enough fenders on a mountain bike for road riding. Its not that I didn't love big red and put close to 2k miles on her last summer but dammit riding in the rain sucked. My new bike may be ugly and can only be used on the road but she sure can keep the water off me and the drop bars are nice since I have a head wind every night on my ride home. I feel like with fenders riding in almost anything is now possible. Though last night I did eat it crossing some rail road tracks. My back tire slid out from under me and I got thrown pretty hard. Such is the life with slick tires and a less forgiving road frame geometry. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:32:21 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2508 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2505 The exercise bike modifications were just a ruse. When I'm biking, I don't watch Star Trek, or Firefly, or Breaking Bad. I just have a picture of your face on the screen, with the Rocky music playing on repeat. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:04:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2505 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2503 I did that last summer. That is use the 20% on a Novara bike. Seems like a pretty decent bike and I like the sexiness of the 29' wheels. "They" say the frame is a little heavy but it's fine by me. If I biked a whole lot more then I did it might be a problem, but not so far. Josh was still kicking my arse last year on his old bike missing gears, but I figure he trains on his stationary at home for just such occasions. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) The Sporting Life Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:48:57 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2503 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2499 It... it might be hard to explain were I made to do so. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:12:42 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2499 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2498 Well, there wasn't ACTUALLY tits, right? I mean, it was just provocative artwork. And you like to expressive your freedom of speech through provocative artwork. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:18:18 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2498 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2497 Tried finding a picture of him on his bike, but I was doing so at work, and the image search immediately came back with tits. ABORT. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:14:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2497 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2496 Sweet goldenboy reference. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:13:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2496 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2495 Well. I ate a lot of mud, but it was still fun. If folks are looking to hit the trails, you might want to wait a week or two: I basically had to ford a few rivers... oxen were lost. The roads themselves are clear, however. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:31:42 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2495 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2494 The bike is done. Tonight: I RIDE. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:27:08 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2494 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2487 And completely unnecessary unless you actually want to do some trail riding in the snow, or be like those fucks who ride powerline all winter long. I wish I could be one of those fucks. The 9:Zero:7 at chain reaction is pretty damn sweet. I would build one up for myself if I lived there though I doubt I could/would ever spring for the titanium frame version. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:25:44 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2487 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2479 More like, "LIBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY". Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:02:53 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2479 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2471 Daaang. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:43:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2471 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2470 I've been jogging on a regular basis for a couple of weeks now, in preparation for a half marathon in June. Biking is nice. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:26:02 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2470 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2466 (nods) The fat tires are all the rage. They're also damned expensive, unfortunately. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:11:59 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2466 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2465 In an act of desperation, I went running yesterday afternoon. Saw at least 10 bikers. I needs my bike back. Needs it. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:11:16 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2465 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2464 I think I may trade my road bike in for something a bit more rugged. I almost used the 20% REI coupon on a novarra mountain bike, but I ran out of time and Libby really wanted drysuits. Anyhow, I ready to bike, although I've been jogging as of late. I'd give it another week or two, and I doubt the mornings will be frozen. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:06:37 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2464 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2461 I'll give you some pictures of what I did. It seems like more people are doing it in town. While I was there over christmas I say a fair number of people rolling around on fat tired snowbikes and even regular bikes. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:21:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2461 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2460 I would be much more tempted to try winter riding if I didn't have to contend with cars. Even being lit up like LED Christmas trees, I'm not confident that Anchorage drivers are expecting/looking/caring about cyclists in the darker winter months. Thanks for the hints on the studs. That might be a project if I grow a pair and want to bike next winter. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) The Sporting Life Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:57:20 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2460 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2459 As cold as biking in the snow might be there are ways to keep doing it anyway. Most mountain bike tires have way more traction than is necessary for pavement riding and would actually perform pretty well on a plowed sidewalk on their own. If you are worried about traction and or stopping then you can make yourself studded tires pretty cheaply, though they will be heavy a leaded shit. Just grab a set of old tires and a couple of boxes of zinc screws that can be driven though the tire from the inside. If they screws are too long on the outside you can cut them off with a cutting wheel attached to a drill pretty easily. Its also best to pattern the screws towards the side of the tires rather than directly down the middle because you mostly need traction while turning and if you run the right pressure they'll have contact with the ground all the time anyway. When finished add a layer of duck tape to protect your tube from the screw heads on the inside and you're ready to rock. Or you can splurge and actually order tires with the carbide studs which are lighter and may last a little longer. No matter I did the prior project a few years ago and those tires are gems on the few times I've had to use them. Granted my ride was less than 2 miles so I wasn't on them for a long time. Also Josh, don't sweat needing a new chain, cassette, and cables. I have to replace mine plus the cable housing once if not twice a year. At this point I usually keep extras lying around all the time except for the cables which I always forget to buy some extra packs of. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:23:16 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2423&msg_id=2459