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11-16-2018, 02:43 PM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

Someone is selling the WTB ci31 rims on Facebook right now - says they're brand new. Unfortunately for them, they're asking more than Jenson, the...

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11-16-2018, 01:45 PM

Tania replied to a thread Performance Bike Is Done, Son in General Discussion

I just got two pair of winter tights, two jackets and a pair of winter gloves from Nashbar for $100. Going to try to make it out to Performance in...

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11-16-2018, 09:37 AM

Tania replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

Nashbar has Lake 303 boots in wide and regular - $219.99 plus an additional 30% off so $154. (reg is $10 more)

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11-13-2018, 09:29 AM

Tania replied to a thread Apartment building bike rooms? in General Discussion

When the SO was in an apt, he was able to make use of an on-site private storage room (not a shared bike room, although the apt building did have...

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11-12-2018, 12:58 PM

Tania replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Be interesting to see if the Ocean Prime valet attendants honor the temp no parking signs.

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11-12-2018, 07:58 AM

Tania replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Happy to see the temp bike lane shift (due to construction) they've made on G between 14 and 13th NW. G street still sucks, but they're trying so...

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11-09-2018, 10:22 AM

Tania replied to a thread 40 mile days in Commuters

I'm in the "don't hate the e-bike, hate the e-bike rider" camp. Most (not all) go way too fast and do stupid, unsafe things on the MUPs. The...

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11-06-2018, 12:41 PM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

Whoa, you ain't kidding. And if they withstand your bike antics, they're a steal.

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11-06-2018, 11:22 AM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

Also, the only time I swap mountain bike tires are when they're worn so messiness isn't an issue. I have Nobby Nics on my trail bike and Minions on...

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11-06-2018, 11:08 AM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

https://www.wtb.com/products/ci31-carbon-rims - sold out now but they seem to have been $599/rim? Which for carbon I guess isn't too bad. My...

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11-06-2018, 10:46 AM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

Generally, my wheel builds cost almost as much as my frames...:cool: But I see your point. :eek:

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11-06-2018, 10:23 AM

Tania replied to a thread while we're talking tires...good compromise between gravel and slick? in Bikes & Equipment

I'm a tubeless fan. My mountain bikes are all tubeless and my cx bike is tubeless. Downside - and this is a bit of a big one for me - it's messy...

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11-05-2018, 02:59 PM

Tania replied to a thread New bike lane markings on Pershing from Washington to Arlington Blvd in Road and Trail Conditions

This is what I've been doing for a few years now (dkel showed me). But in order to get to Cottage, it's either take the lane on Gallows...

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11-05-2018, 02:07 PM

Tania replied to a thread New bike lane markings on Pershing from Washington to Arlington Blvd in Road and Trail Conditions

Come ride on Gallows going in either direction between the Dunn Loring metro at Avenir Place to Cottage Street (no bike lane along this section). ...

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10-23-2018, 11:13 AM

Tania started a thread As Traffic Deaths Rise, D.C. Officials Propose More Bike Lanes And Slower Speed Limit in General Discussion

http://dcist.com/2018/10/as_traffic_deaths_creep_up_dc_plans.php I like the idea of lowered speed limits but without enforcement, they won't...

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