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Today, 10:31 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Your latest bike purchase? in Bikes & Equipment

Yes - I've been riding belt drive bikes for a couple of years now. I had a Breezer Beltway 8+ that worked nicely (Alfine 8 IGH), but the external...

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09-23-2017, 02:14 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Rapha store may be coming to Georgetown in Bikes & Equipment

Looks like it'll be a pop up clubhouse. https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/clubhouses/dcpopup Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

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09-20-2017, 12:43 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Best value priced shop/mechanic for tune up on Trek FX 7.4 in General Discussion

As Jeff mentioned - I think any good shop would start off with a free estimate of what is/isn't needed to determine if the bundled package is right...

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09-20-2017, 11:55 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Best value priced shop/mechanic for tune up on Trek FX 7.4 in General Discussion

Did you have a particular location/part of the metro area in mind? That pricing is pretty typical from what I've seen at area shops (including the...

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09-20-2017, 08:22 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Dockless Bikeshare - The Dockpocalypse Nears in General Discussion

Anything along these lines?

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09-15-2017, 04:30 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread What commuting sound system should I get? in Commuters

If weight and cost are no object - why limit yourself to a device that is just a speaker? The Coolest Cooler blends drinks and music with a passion...

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09-15-2017, 08:49 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread #ClimateRideKitty - Pre-ride Prep (Help with gear/advice?) in General Discussion

The short answer is "a battery pack." :) The longer answer is dependent upon the overall setup/infrastructure/etc. Are you looking for something...

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09-12-2017, 08:04 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Your latest bike purchase? in Bikes & Equipment

I agree on the availability issue - it would be nice to see more builders using them. From the tradeshow roundups on places like Bikeradar.com,...

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09-11-2017, 07:07 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Your latest bike purchase? in Bikes & Equipment

Saturday's 40* States ride was the debut of my new commuter (and every other type of ride) bike. It's a Rose Activa. I got it to replace my Breezer...

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09-11-2017, 02:54 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Sept 9: 50 States/13 Colonies Ride in Events

I'm partial to the theme from hit Broadway musical "Oh yes Wyoming" as seen in the Seinfeld/Superman AMEX commercials back in '04(?).

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09-06-2017, 06:11 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Federal Transit Benefit Bicycle Program in General Discussion

Agreed - we just have to state (under penalty of fine/imprisonment/etc.) that we biked more than half the time for whatever month we're claiming the...

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09-05-2017, 08:21 PM

LhasaCM replied to a thread Federal Transit Benefit Bicycle Program in General Discussion

I made the switch earlier this year, just to remove the possibility of taking Metro unless I really needed it. For (Labor), the sign up was pretty...

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08-30-2017, 11:45 AM

LhasaCM replied to a thread GBT Closure for Purple Line is coming SOON in Road and Trail Conditions

That's not too different from the unofficial detour route; looks to be just a bit more scenic and more in the neighborhood between Connecticut and...

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