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Yesterday, 08:22 PM

vvill replied to a thread There They Go Again in General Discussion

Yeah I also immediately thought of the Fuji Roubaix (I've rented one before... surprisingly *un*comfortable aluminum!) when I saw this news. A $1...

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Yesterday, 08:17 PM

vvill replied to a thread Drop-bar disc commuters in Bikes & Equipment

What, no internal hub gear/belt drive requirement? :) I used to think I wanted the ultimate commuter bike too, and I did get a drop bar disc brake...

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Yesterday, 03:44 PM

vvill replied to a thread Capital 'Cross Classic - local cyclocross race in Reston in General Discussion

I wasn't able to stay long and took a bunch of crappy phone pics. (I optimistically brought a 2 year old with a cold, AND a DSLR. Guess which won?) ...

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12-07-2013, 09:54 AM

vvill replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

Yeah it's SS, you have two freewheels: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro-direct

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12-05-2013, 06:53 PM

vvill replied to a thread Freezing Saddles logo / branding idea in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Better late than never. I keep this stashed away at work - sorry it took me so long.

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12-05-2013, 06:32 PM

vvill replied to a thread * Freezing Saddles 2014 * in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I estimated 60 miles/week as I won't be riding much through the first half of the competition. And as fun as it was last year, does anyone...

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12-05-2013, 06:18 PM

vvill replied to a thread WWPD Advocacy Award Program (What Would Pete Do?) in General Discussion

I'm sure there's others but I'm just nominating who I know and people who are active on the forum: Welcoming: arlingtonrider - for helping to...

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12-01-2013, 06:14 PM

vvill replied to a thread Toe warmer burned my foot! in General Discussion

I haven't used them but have heard between the shoe and shoe cover is the best place for a chemical warmer.

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12-01-2013, 12:43 PM

vvill replied to a thread Post pics of your injuries in Pictures & Videos

Booo. I wanna see pics! And thanks, he is doing fine so far.

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12-01-2013, 09:08 AM

vvill replied to a thread Post pics of your injuries in Pictures & Videos

Thanks Brent. Yeah the doc says if it goes to plan, by the time he's an adult you won't be able to tell he'd ever broken it.

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12-01-2013, 08:21 AM

vvill replied to a thread Post pics of your injuries in Pictures & Videos

Thrown off the top of an extremely dodgy piece of playground equipment (not ours). It could be considered fortunate he wasn't otherwise injured but...

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11-30-2013, 01:01 PM

vvill replied to a thread Choosing tire size in Bikes & Equipment

I rarely inflate past 80-90psi on any of my tires. I have pinch flatted my 23s a few times though out of laziness (not re-inflating after several...

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11-30-2013, 12:57 PM

vvill replied to a thread Post pics of your injuries in Pictures & Videos

Only pic I have is the collarbone, from May this year. Last year I only went over the bars once and was almost totally fine. I have a nice road rash...

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11-27-2013, 02:57 PM

vvill replied to a thread Choosing tire size in Bikes & Equipment

If you're mounting on an existing wheelset, then there will be a limit dictated by the width of the rim, which will affect the tire volume and...

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11-27-2013, 09:31 AM

vvill replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

You were one of the very few riders I saw out there! Not sure I remember the last time it was so empty on the trails.

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11-25-2013, 09:13 AM

vvill replied to a thread Freezing Saddles logo / branding idea in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I'll try to snap a pic or two sometime this week. Mine sort of fell apart but the main design is still clear.

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11-22-2013, 04:52 PM

vvill replied to a thread Bikeisland.com in Bikes & Equipment

I know of it, and that yeah I think that's what it is, but I've never bought anything there.

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11-22-2013, 02:46 PM

vvill replied to a thread Socks? in Bikes & Equipment

None of them are superwarm, but I have 3 pairs of DeFeet wool socks that I love, a pair of Chrome branded wool socks and two pairs of Swiftwicks. One...

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11-22-2013, 02:26 PM

vvill replied to a thread Strava Premium in General Discussion

^ Same.

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11-22-2013, 01:16 PM

vvill replied to a thread Hi VIZ Ride Part II in Events

I heard this one was going to be more on-road, still with hills and based around North Arlington + McLean.

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11-21-2013, 07:37 PM

vvill replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2014 Discussion Draft in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The two I awarded last year were a little more abstruse... one for the best map shape/design created by a ride's GPS track, and one was for the most...

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11-21-2013, 03:15 PM

vvill replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2014 Discussion Draft in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I believe hozn will be able to host it. I think we should keep all the rules the same, and just have slightly larger teams (6-8 riders per...

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11-21-2013, 11:02 AM

vvill replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

Yeah I'm definitely not ready, but sometimes it's fun to ride with others out there anyway.

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11-21-2013, 10:47 AM

vvill replied to a thread Two Interesting Articles That Came Across My Desk: in General Discussion

Try these searches. Double quotes are your friend! http://www.google.com/#q=copenhagen+commuting+%22average+distance%22&safe=off...

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11-21-2013, 10:03 AM

vvill replied to a thread Two Interesting Articles That Came Across My Desk: in General Discussion

Same. They work great, and don't fog up either. I bought a few ski/snow specific items for winter biking actually, as I think they tend to be a bit...

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11-21-2013, 09:38 AM

vvill replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Lady in cream Mazda MX-5, license plate BODHA with Human Rights sticker. Please do not constantly drive within 1 foot of my left pedal. When I'm...

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11-21-2013, 09:29 AM

vvill replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

If you do it on Wed, there's a lunch group that does laps there.

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11-21-2013, 09:26 AM

vvill replied to a thread Layers 101 in Bikes & Equipment

Same here. Most bike stuff I buy online is really just "supplies" - new brake pads, tubes, tires, chains, etc. For stuff that must fit, like shoes,...

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11-20-2013, 11:13 AM

vvill replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

It was a surprisingly tough course! And poor GuyContinental had a tough morning with his bike/RD. Of course, my bike handling realllly sucks and I...

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11-19-2013, 02:10 PM

bikeeveryday replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

No can do. Enjoy!

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