Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Wolfwerx
Showing results 1 to 50 of 491
Search took 0.16 seconds.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 731
Posted By Wolfwerx

Cool find. It's hard to resist when you...

Cool find.

It's hard to resist when you find a tall bike that's unique. Sometimes my wallet flies out of my pocket and opens itself whenever I get near one. I swear!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Wolfwerx

Can you explain what you mean RE: the "gap" in a...

Can you explain what you mean RE: the "gap" in a triple? I do not think you are correct, or I am misunderstanding what you are saying. Either way, I do not think you are giving correct information...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Wolfwerx

People always say that, but it doesn't always...

People always say that, but it doesn't always address the needs of the buyer. Sometimes it's worth a little more to be able to
A)Pick out exactly the part that you want.
B)Spread out the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Wolfwerx

Also, for a bike that is a "workhorse" I'd put...

Also, for a bike that is a "workhorse" I'd put fairly wide tires on it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Wolfwerx

There is a very detailed, and fantastic, thread...

There is a very detailed, and fantastic, thread on here about a member that built up a Nashbar touring frame. It is very much worth the read.

(edited to add: here it is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,334
Posted By Wolfwerx

Accounting? Terrible! (lol) Everybody...

Accounting? Terrible! (lol)


Everybody advances differently, so internet people can't answer "when should I start seeing improvement". Although, do you think you haven't already started to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,334
Posted By Wolfwerx

You are, perhaps, over-thinking things. If...

You are, perhaps, over-thinking things.

If you are out of shape, then you will need to work up to higher cadences in higher gears without having your heart racing along.

Lower your gears, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Wolfwerx

Understanding points must be real tough. I...

Understanding points must be real tough.
I wasn't going to continue this, as I didn't want to derail your thread any further, but you can't seem to let it go, or you're just that obtuse. I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,447
Posted By Wolfwerx

Holy cow, I'm going home to eyeball my chains! ...

Holy cow, I'm going home to eyeball my chains! Good thing you weren't hurt.





I like KMC chains, too. Good prices, good quality, in my experiences with them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Wolfwerx

That is not a sensible analogy. I didn't say...

That is not a sensible analogy.
I didn't say you don't "have a right" to post or link anything. I saw the title and thought, "cool I've never heard of this ride, I'm interested to read about it". ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Wolfwerx

A link in your signature field is not the same...

A link in your signature field is not the same thing, as I've stated above. Further I haven't "repeatedly" complained. I mentioned it one time, explained why I felt that way, then admitted that it...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,272
Posted By Wolfwerx

Yeah, this seems like it might be the way to go. ...

Yeah, this seems like it might be the way to go. Definitely going to have to get creative. I'm not sure I've seen a modern front fender that extends too far forward of the fork bridge.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By Wolfwerx

I've got a Trek 820 from the mid-nineties that...

I've got a Trek 820 from the mid-nineties that has a rigid fork, and I love it to death. Mine is strictly on-road/path use, so I've got huge high-volume slicks on it and they absorb quite a bit of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Wolfwerx

The occasional link to another site to share...

The occasional link to another site to share something we've seen or read is fine. Repeated links to a personal site is spam. A link in the signature field is sufficient notification, and a...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,272
Posted By Wolfwerx

SKS Longboards are the longest fenders that I am...

SKS Longboards are the longest fenders that I am aware of.



Are you riding backwards? (LOL) I'm having trouble picturing getting a significant amount of "sprayback" from what you describe.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Wolfwerx

Are you here on BF.net to talk with people, or...

Are you here on BF.net to talk with people, or shill your blog? Every other post is a link to your blog. It's bordering on spam, IMO.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,425
Posted By Wolfwerx

Ahaha, Helpful!

Ahaha, Helpful!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Wolfwerx

If you run (or want to run) a big ole' granny...

If you run (or want to run) a big ole' granny gear, get a Deore. Otherwise, Tiagra is, IMO, the sweet spot of price and performance for commuting duty. I don't really think there's anything wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,068
Posted By Wolfwerx

Agree. Who the hell would pay that "ticket"? ...

Agree. Who the hell would pay that "ticket"? What happens if they don't? Do they go to jail?
Oooh, would a 3-strike repeat offender get a life-sentence for illegally parking a bike?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By Wolfwerx

Microshift makes good brifters in 9 and 10 speed...

Microshift makes good brifters in 9 and 10 speed flavors. They also make Nashbar's house-brand and they make the Forte brand shifters. Incidentally, Microshift makes bar-end shifters, too.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By Wolfwerx

Black would be a simple, understated look. ...

Black would be a simple, understated look.
Chrome would be a nice bit of bling, and give a classic "cruiser" look.
Orange would be a nice splash of color that would compliment the stripes on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,134
Posted By Wolfwerx

Speaking of holier-than-thou, why would you...

Speaking of holier-than-thou, why would you assume that the girl that lost her bike was at fault? While it's certainly possible (probable, even) that the child didn't secure her bike properly, how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,134
Posted By Wolfwerx

You are not a very nice person, it seems. ...

You are not a very nice person, it seems. Impolite, at the very least.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 949
Posted By Wolfwerx

How do you know what "perfect" is if you don't...

How do you know what "perfect" is if you don't know what any of those terms mean?




You seem to be the type that only takes advice that they want to hear, but I'll try anyways: The post above...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 949
Posted By Wolfwerx

lol

lol
Forum: Living Car Free
10-08-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 948
Posted By Wolfwerx

End of last week, I picked up a late 70s/early...

End of last week, I picked up a late 70s/early 80s (haven't had time to research the serial number, yet) Schwinn World Sport in that light blue color (Cadet Blue, I think it was called) while I was...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-06-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,048
Posted By Wolfwerx

I did not call anybody a liar, "essentially" or...

I did not call anybody a liar, "essentially" or otherwise. Aside from the fact that I never singled you out specifically, I guess if you really want to get down to it I called you wrong.
Anybody...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-04-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,415
Posted By Wolfwerx

I agree with Roody. New brake pads (with proper...

I agree with Roody. New brake pads (with proper adjustment) and some lube may buy you some time.

If it's a bigger problem, and you need to buy something ASAP, then don't let yourself get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Wolfwerx

Ross bikes don't sell for much. I agree with...

Ross bikes don't sell for much. I agree with Retro, $50 is probably where it'll land in most markets. Maybe a bit higher if it's immaculate.


If you're planning on selling on ebay or CL, do...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-04-12, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,048
Posted By Wolfwerx

+1. This is the only post worth a damn in this...

+1. This is the only post worth a damn in this whole thread.


Every one of those detox things is hokum and crap. See a good doctor, do what he says.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,893
Posted By Wolfwerx

VO, Gyes, and Cardiff saddles are all made by the...

VO, Gyes, and Cardiff saddles are all made by the same manufacturer. I believe that manufactorer also does other brands, such as Dia Compe branded saddles, and one or two others, I think.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,914
Posted By Wolfwerx

I am a (multiple) gun owner (and bows and knives...

I am a (multiple) gun owner (and bows and knives and potato canons...), my father is a very long-time gun collector and taught me to shoot when I was big enough to (barely) hold up a gun. I am a big...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,043
Posted By Wolfwerx

The last two sets of grip shifters that I've...

The last two sets of grip shifters that I've thrown away were SRAM, used with Shimano derailleurs. No probs whatsoever.

I threw them away, though, because I dislike grip shifters, too. They...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,390
Posted By Wolfwerx

As often as I can get away with, and remain...

As often as I can get away with, and remain married.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,188
Posted By Wolfwerx

Congrats on turning things around! That is a...

Congrats on turning things around! That is a good example for your kids, too.




If I may offer a thought (if it's something you haven't done already...): On your mountain bike, get some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By Wolfwerx

If I saw a mountain bike listed on, say,...

If I saw a mountain bike listed on, say, craigslist for over a grand, I would expect top of the line components and/or a practically unused bike. I probably wouldn't even click the link for it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-12, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,105
Posted By Wolfwerx

Panaracer makes great tires, and for a really...

Panaracer makes great tires, and for a really good price, IMO. Nice variety, and very good looking (if that sort of thing matters to you.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,914
Posted By Wolfwerx

How so? If I were king of a territory, and...

How so? If I were king of a territory, and wanted to limit problems, I would absolutely take guns away from people.



Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of ridiculous things about the show,...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By Wolfwerx

The ladies were checking out your legs, no doubt!

The ladies were checking out your legs, no doubt!
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Wolfwerx

I think having the Paselas for that long is quite...

I think having the Paselas for that long is quite the testament to them, if you do any amount of riding at all.
The Pasela TG are my tires of choice for touring/commuting duty.
I like the Panaracer...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By Wolfwerx

Good job. It doesn't come off as hippy-dippy or...

Good job. It doesn't come off as hippy-dippy or homeless or DUI, which is what everybody around me thinks an adult on a bike is.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-01-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Wolfwerx

Cross-levers, inline-levers, interrupter...

Cross-levers, inline-levers, interrupter levers... I've heard all of these terms. Wahoonc's link takes you to the same ones I use on all of my drop bar bikes. I love 'em, and they're relatively...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,231
Posted By Wolfwerx

Maybe I over-looked it, but is there something...

Maybe I over-looked it, but is there something actually wrong with your old wheels? Or any of the other parts, for that matter?

Rigid mtn bikes make great utility/commuter bikes, IMO. Put some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By Wolfwerx

I am interested to see how this turns out. ...

I am interested to see how this turns out. Please let us know about any replies that you may get!




Also: "very"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Wolfwerx

I recommend handlebars to anybody on a bike. ...

I recommend handlebars to anybody on a bike. I've got 'em on all of mine and couldn't be happier. ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By Wolfwerx

Now that the kinks have been worked out... how do...

Now that the kinks have been worked out... how do you like the bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 590
Posted By Wolfwerx

It'd be better to just tow the bug with your bike.

It'd be better to just tow the bug with your bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,777
Posted By Wolfwerx

That's what it sounds like to me, too. ...

That's what it sounds like to me, too.




Just a thought: the saddle may be too narrow for this particular rider. Or maybe he needs to tilt the nose up a bit to force his sit bones back onto...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 927
Posted By Wolfwerx

Brooks are known for having relatively short...

Brooks are known for having relatively short rails compared to some other leather saddle brands.

If you want a nice leather saddle, but would like longer rails, take a look at the offerings from...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,986
Posted By Wolfwerx

ahaha

ahaha
Showing results 1 to 50 of 491
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.