Comments on: The latest addition to the stable http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:40:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Erika McCauley http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3692 Erika McCauley Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:58:37 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3692 Fancy! :) Fancy! :)

]]> By: Scott http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3673 Scott Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:26:26 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3673 Yep, totally. I used to have ear buds that I zip tied into my helmet but I could never get them loud enough to hear without putting them so close to my ear so I couldn't hear what was going on around me. I may look a bit goofy and when I roll up to stop signs with people waiting for the bus I do get some funny looks but eh I'm riding in style! Yep, totally. I used to have ear buds that I zip tied into my helmet but I could never get them loud enough to hear without putting them so close to my ear so I couldn’t hear what was going on around me.

I may look a bit goofy and when I roll up to stop signs with people waiting for the bus I do get some funny looks but eh I’m riding in style!

]]> By: Peter http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3672 Peter Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:21:58 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3672 cool. thanks for the tip -- I need to rig something together like that for the Burley jogger . . . running is too hard without music, and kid + earbuds + cars = not a good idea. cool. thanks for the tip — I need to rig something together like that for the Burley jogger . . . running is too hard without music, and kid + earbuds + cars = not a good idea.

]]> By: Scott http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3671 Scott Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:17:07 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3671 Dave, It doesn't run anything to fancy. The drivetrain is primarily Shimano Tiagra. This is my first time using bar end shifters but I'm really starting to get into them. I swapped out the stock tires for a set of Kenda cross tires. They're a 700x28c and only go up to about 80 psi which makes it a bit smoother ride. Not like I'm racing to work anyhow. Peter, That's actually something I pieced together. The radio is one of those Sony's that you would normally strap to your arm for running and the speakers are something I found online. http://computers.phimart.com/itemView.html?COBY-CSP14-Personal-Ministereo-Speakers-for-computers-and-home&listNo=L3256207253844 I zip tied the two bases of the speaker together and then using velcro pump straps I attached them to the handlebar. I'm pretty surprised how well it actually works :) Another pump strap to hold the radio to my stem and I can change stations easily while riding and the radio is loud enough to overtake wind noise. Dave,

It doesn’t run anything to fancy. The drivetrain is primarily Shimano Tiagra. This is my first time using bar end shifters but I’m really starting to get into them. I swapped out the stock tires for a set of Kenda cross tires. They’re a 700×28c and only go up to about 80 psi which makes it a bit smoother ride. Not like I’m racing to work anyhow.

Peter,

That’s actually something I pieced together. The radio is one of those Sony’s that you would normally strap to your arm for running and the speakers are something I found online.

http://computers.phimart.com/itemView.html?COBY-CSP14-Personal-Ministereo-Speakers-for-computers-and-home&listNo=L3256207253844

I zip tied the two bases of the speaker together and then using velcro pump straps I attached them to the handlebar. I’m pretty surprised how well it actually works :) Another pump strap to hold the radio to my stem and I can change stations easily while riding and the radio is loud enough to overtake wind noise.

]]> By: Peter http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3669 Peter Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:06:21 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3669 Is that a speaker to the left of the radio on the handle bars? Did that come with the radio or was it separtate? I've been looking for something like that. Is that a speaker to the left of the radio on the handle bars? Did that come with the radio or was it separtate? I’ve been looking for something like that.

]]> By: Dave http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3655 Dave Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:40:10 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3655 Oooh, very nice. What transmission/tires? Oooh, very nice. What transmission/tires?

]]> By: samh http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3652 samh Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:26:10 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3652 I want one. I want one.

]]> By: Daniel Snow http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3633 Daniel Snow Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:32:55 +0000 http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/06/the-latest-addition-to-the-stable/#comment-3633 Just 17 miles...?!? makes my 3 mile round trip to the day job seem like a warm-up/walk in the park. Even though I don't get much time in my bike commute(mostly just downtown) to wander off and reflect I do know what you mean about feeling energized when you arrive to work, especially on a -25F morning. Just 17 miles…?!? makes my 3 mile round trip to the day job seem like a warm-up/walk in the park. Even though I don’t get much time in my bike commute(mostly just downtown) to wander off and reflect I do know what you mean about feeling energized when you arrive to work, especially on a -25F morning.

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