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Forum: Commuting
04-26-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

😁😁😁 The shifters are very ornate and I lile them...

😁😁😁 The shifters are very ornate and I lile them very much, just one more thing that makes the bike feel like art you can ride. I didnt know how i would like friction shifting on the downtubes like...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

how much of a part do the shifters play in this...

how much of a part do the shifters play in this situation? I know my RD is SIS but the shifts dont feel indexed. Should i be attempting to index the RD to the freewheel?
Forum: Commuting
04-26-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

it sounds like we have very similar bikes, right...

it sounds like we have very similar bikes, right down to the rims. My tires are 25mm on paper, dont know what they actually measure.... when you say "but friction" do you mean the RD not being SIS?
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

My ride home is at 2300hrs in a rural town where...

My ride home is at 2300hrs in a rural town where me and 3 cars are the only ones out. I dont shop even in the van. Mrs.Bunyan handles that between the hours 8AM and 2PM 😉 At this point I am not...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i am not sure why he should be hanging his head...

i am not sure why he should be hanging his head in shame... he has been nothing but supportive and helpful along my journey.
MEH, its 5 miles and i basically just use it as an excuse to ride...i...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

it is a double ring up front. 42 and 53. The rear...

it is a double ring up front. 42 and 53. The rear is a 6 speed 13-24...i liked the bailout gears on my MTB for sure. Eventually i will see what i can do about extending my climbing range...i do not...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

The ride is a bit bumpier and uphil hurts worse...

The ride is a bit bumpier and uphil hurts worse but the ole AD feels like a rocketship compared to the MTB on the flats and it feels much more nimble in the front end..it doesnt hurt that this steel...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

A few people in this thread (and invetiably in...

A few people in this thread (and invetiably in every "what bike for me?" Thread) recommended buying an older bike because you get a good bike that will do the commute for a fraction of the cost........
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i dont think im ready to go that hard yet :) i...

i dont think im ready to go that hard yet :) i daily rode a motorcycle in FL for years and got soaked enough for a lifetime. Its sad but atleast for now I am going to be one of those guys...(a fair...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

as soon as the weathet straightens out around...

as soon as the weathet straightens out around here and i get to riding again ill head over there :) thank you for all the help and support.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I gotta get that adrenaline somewhere 😁😉

I gotta get that adrenaline somewhere 😁😉
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I would love to take credit for that one but I...

I would love to take credit for that one but I owe it to the wicked bomber about a mile from my house...and that is me workin the breaks at the top.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i actually have one of those lifts, i just dont...

i actually have one of those lifts, i just dont have anywhere indoors to hang it :( as long as inverting the bike doesnt skew my results ill probably just keep doing it like that.
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x1600/screenshot_20240330_142345_ride_with_gps_9b9d1fab02a716df9cbfea968e2e9ef44214249d.jpg
The ride GPS data from my ride into work. Tonight...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

ill try to rig something up..i may have to use a...

ill try to rig something up..i may have to use a tree or 2 LOL. I had the bike upside down in my livingroom
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

yeah, i wear 21oz tapered selvedge denim. It...

yeah, i wear 21oz tapered selvedge denim. It stretches about as much as a powerlifter does. 😆😆 i am going to check that program out thpugh, it sounds fun.
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

well, i hope it isnt bent. I really wish i had a...

well, i hope it isnt bent. I really wish i had a shop close to me. The park tool video and tranacript is what i used as a guide for my adjustments. I am not fully confident that i am using the barrel...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

Update: tried the commute in my denim because it...

Update: tried the commute in my denim because it is supposed to be cold tonight on the way home...never again. I have blisters forming on the backs of my knees and my jibbly bits got smashed.
I...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i have been looking at rack and bag options, j...

i have been looking at rack and bag options, j just dont know what i want to do yet. The bag just has water, snacks, underwear, and my cell phone in it and isnt terribly heavy. My friends and I used...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you 😊

thank you 😊
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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and one from the way home. Made it 2/3 the way up my nemisis before i had...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i will definitly be getting deeper into interval...

i will definitly be getting deeper into interval training, i have been getting interested in XC MTB racing and apparently it is grueling.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Stopped for a swig of water, figured id snap a commute photo. I am...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you. as a husband and father safety is of...

thank you. as a husband and father safety is of the utmost importance to me. Compared to where I was born and raised the city i live in has NO traffic. Especially at night as everything is closed...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

no, the wife does that in the van. Only other...

no, the wife does that in the van. Only other place it will ever go is a bike park or my backyard....and dont call me shirley. 🤣🤣🤣
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I have two flashing red tail lights that I use...

I have two flashing red tail lights that I use day and night fpr the ride, as well as two headlights that also have blinking ambers and flashers as well. I have now moved the seat back as far as it...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I have 29x2.5 tires and 175mm crank arms, when i...

I have 29x2.5 tires and 175mm crank arms, when i tried the calculator it came pretty close to those numbers if i remember correctly.
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I like that you said this because it was what i...

I like that you said this because it was what i was thinking while my calves cramped up under my wobbly upper leg muscles when i got off to walk 😅😅😅 "just consider it portage" maybe ill start...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you. I appreciate the support. 😀🤙

thank you. I appreciate the support. 😀🤙
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 12:32 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I ended up with a 1x9 that is 34t X 11-42 as...

I ended up with a 1x9 that is 34t X 11-42 as someone who doesnt know any better, it seems to get the job done. The 34x42 has a lot of spin to it and i actually dont seem to need it much for my...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I learned that people are very kind here. I had...

I learned that people are very kind here. I had someone stop to make sure i was okay while i was on a water break. I need a bottle cage. My saddle post creaks and my saddle may be too close to my...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

First commute to work in the books. 5.6 miles, 32...

First commute to work in the books. 5.6 miles, 32 minutes.
Forum: Commuting
03-14-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I believe that for sure. I got roasted for it in...

I believe that for sure. I got roasted for it in my OP but I plan on spending some of my extra time doing some urban freeride and trials in and around town for sure. We have some cool stuff around...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I thought they seemed a bit long.

I thought they seemed a bit long.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i found some reflective tape for the rims,...

i found some reflective tape for the rims, spokes, frame. And helmet. I am going to order it.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

Had the day off today so I rode to work and back...

Had the day off today so I rode to work and back round trip on the new tires. Other than some saddle and cockpit adjustments I am ready to begin commuting. The ride was not nearly as bad as i thought...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

New boots. ...

New boots.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240312_120032_b449353c4649f4af88b0d58fdd2315babee4e5da.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

Thank you for the tire recommendation. I will...

Thank you for the tire recommendation. I will check them out. I went with th hook worms because i needed something durable that would stand up to rural roads. I was looking at that universal rack as...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i work 2nd shift so half of my commute will be...

i work 2nd shift so half of my commute will be after 11PM. I got some lights and reflectors and i am going to some relfective tape for my helmet as well. Luckily traffic is extremely light that time...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

have not done my first commute yet. I have been...

have not done my first commute yet. I have been getting to know my kit and trying to build up a bit of athletisism first....ands it is still a bit cold for me at night.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I ordered a set of Maxxis Hookworm tires.When the...

I ordered a set of Maxxis Hookworm tires.When the tires arrive and i get them on ill post the pics.
I want to keep these MTB tires incase I ever want to use the bike as intended, Is there a...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am looking now to try to find a set of smoother...

I am looking now to try to find a set of smoother tires. I am not sure exactly how wide this bike will fit but it has 2.2s on it now, most of the stuff i am finding is 2.5. I was looking at the...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

right now it is a backpack that is already a...

right now it is a backpack that is already a little heavu for my tastes....i didnt realize how much my work clothes and lunch actually weighed.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

i read through the laws here and it only mentions...

i read through the laws here and it only mentions lights. I want to put some reflectors on it anyway but it did not come with any(I thought they had to and was expecting it to) so I will need to...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you. the manf site says it is SRAM...

thank you. the manf site says it is SRAM compatible so I do plan on upgrading the drivetrain since i saved so much money....i am just not ready to go down that rabbit hole yet, i am still recovering...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I got it from Eastern on Amazon....free shipping...

I got it from Eastern on Amazon....free shipping and half off so the frugal guy in me couldnt resist. It came RTR after pedal, bar, seat and front wheel install and everything seems to be functioning...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am right next door to Savannah....

I am right next door to Savannah. Waynesboro....even smaller. Thank you for the tire recommendation, i will check those out. I had not considered dogs but now that you mention it EVERYONES dogs just...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

I know its not the best kit in the world but its...

I know its not the best kit in the world but its the nicest bike ive ever had. I am blown away by how light it is and how nice everything feels. It moves along effortlessly on the road and in my...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Taillights and lock....
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,930
Posted By Strawbunyan

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Frame: Custom designed 6061 Hydroformed Aluminum for 29" wheel,...
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