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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-18, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By bkentr

Screwed Huh ???:roflmao2: If only that was...

Screwed Huh ???:roflmao2:

If only that was all there was to it.:twitchy:

The "Viking" is not even the full tip of the iceberg.:eek:

It's almost as close as I'll ever get to a "normal"? ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By bkentr

Hi, A big advantage of old steel frames is in...

Hi,
A big advantage of old steel frames is in the steel.
No real problem with cutting, splicing, and welding.
It's mild steel, not hardened, and does not loose it's temper.

Using a 35 year old...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,374
Posted By bkentr

Have had for 3 years now. Still have blender....

Have had for 3 years now. Still have blender. Threw away the juicer.

It is easy to add a big smoothie to normal daily diet, that can add calories fast.

The best feature about a Nutribullet is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By bkentr

Added disk brake to the rear. The hub, caliper,...

Added disk brake to the rear.
The hub, caliper, and disk were free to me, and recycled.
It has turned out to be a solid and smooth rider. The 700c x34 tires have slightly less rolling resistance...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By bkentr

Welcome from western Oregon. Did you ever...

Welcome from western Oregon.

Did you ever ride the BigDipper? Is it still there?

First time I saw it was around 1963. i remember it looked old. I was 12.

I still think of it as my favorite...
Forum: BMX
02-27-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 59,236
Posted By bkentr

Thanks for your kind comment. Part of the...

Thanks for your kind comment.

Part of the problem with riding a bike to school is the chance it will get stolen.
Having a bike that is cleaned up or in anyway nice makes it a bigger target.
...
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,215
Posted By bkentr

Yes, the sneaky ones that only start barking at...

Yes, the sneaky ones that only start barking at about 5' away and running full speed. Like the one that startled me.

Thanks, Shinagnolo, of course, having a Bigger dog on hand might help a lot.
...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-18, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 971
Posted By bkentr

Hi Joe, Welcome. Building wheels is not that...

Hi Joe, Welcome.

Building wheels is not that hard.
If your building one for your self, there should be no time pressure, any mistakes can be done again, even if
it means taking the wheel back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,757
Posted By bkentr

Junk is still junk even it looks and rides like a...

Junk is still junk even it looks and rides like a bicycle.
However the quickbuilt, as you called them, work great for the intended purpose, slow and just for fun.
Good riding, comfortable, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 04:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,312
Posted By bkentr

Anyone from the Eugene area might remember Mike's...

Anyone from the Eugene area might remember Mike's Bikes.
Had an old gas station that served as his bike repair shop.
Sold lots of used bikes, and fixed more.
Had a big pile of discards out back...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-24-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,743
Posted By bkentr

I did try building a trike at home that looked...

I did try building a trike at home that looked very much like that one.

While it was ridable, it was also VERY unstable. By sitting so high, and the wheels only 20",
It could tip over while not...
Forum: Recumbent
02-24-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,215
Posted By bkentr

I have also been chased many times, but not...

I have also been chased many times, but not bitten.
It was just the right in your face nose to nose thing that shocked me enough to go back to presenting
my legs as lunch instead of my nose.

It...
Forum: Recumbent
02-24-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,215
Posted By bkentr

The water bottle still sounds simple. the horn...

The water bottle still sounds simple.
the horn could be set up with a button on the handlebars so as to not crash. That sounds good too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-18, 05:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,757
Posted By bkentr

I have made some bikes, trailers and such for...

I have made some bikes, trailers and such for others, but not often.
Also have sold or bartered a few, but not often. Some have been given away, if there is a real need.

When making things for...
Forum: Recumbent
02-23-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,215
Posted By bkentr

Some good and varied ideas. i have heard...

Some good and varied ideas.

i have heard about the pepper spray, mace, and "bear repellent" before, and considered those.

The waterbottle would be very handy, and could not be considered a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 889
Sticky Pub 51
Views: 203,461
Posted By bkentr

No need to worry Wildwood, No chance of any...

No need to worry Wildwood,

No chance of any mistaken TeeTotal'n image passed your way.

Most likely it's me that's become such a turncoat. Should have noticed I was entering a pub.

Wasn't...
Forum: Recumbent
02-22-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,215
Posted By bkentr

Best Dog Defense ?

A few years ago, about 15, I was really having some fun riding and building recumbents.

My fav was a LWB with underseat steering. I just loved having my "Park Bench" with me when visiting a park....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,661
Posted By bkentr

Oh no. there are not nearly enough confusing and...

Oh no. there are not nearly enough confusing and sometimes conflicting nomenclature terms in the world.

If there were a few more then anyone who thinks they know and understand them all would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,374
Posted By bkentr

Another thought about Bents, A good friend of...

Another thought about Bents,
A good friend of mine who got severely injured when a motorist turned in front of them while riding
their motorcycle. Very long recovery.
He recently bought a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,374
Posted By bkentr

Sorry for your pain. As has been suggested,...

Sorry for your pain.

As has been suggested, a recumbent might work. Getting started on a bent is not that hard. It's possible to
balance with the first 1/4 turn of the cranks. One foot down, one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,767
Posted By bkentr

Did watch video, glad to see you were able to...

Did watch video, glad to see you were able to land on your feet. Looks COLD.

However, I also have some of the catlike reflexes.

I Agree with Wildwood about finding the sunny spot, Jump up, even...
Forum: Introductions
02-21-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By bkentr

Hi Dave, If anyone suggests that big rigs and...

Hi Dave,
If anyone suggests that big rigs and bicycling don't mix, don't believe them. IMOP a big rig driver, who also rides a bike, is more careful when passing other cyclists than any driver that...
Forum: BMX
02-20-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 59,236
Posted By bkentr

Here is one of the first bikes I set up like...

Here is one of the first bikes I set up like this, back in 1985.

It's had 3 paint jobs by now, but still has the same stainless spokes I installed in 1985.

Kept this one because it rode...
Forum: BMX
02-20-18, 05:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 59,236
Posted By bkentr

Since BMX bikes are made to carry one rider...

Since BMX bikes are made to carry one rider around a track, with obstacles, and jumps, there tough.
But that's racing. Commuting has different obstacles.

ZZZ posted one way to make using a BMX...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,757
Posted By bkentr

Hacksaw,welder,files,coffee.

Hacksaw,welder,files,coffee.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-18, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,757
Posted By bkentr

While I am glad to be able to help a neighbor,...

While I am glad to be able to help a neighbor, and grateful for some more bike parts, it can become overwhelming
and just "more work" very fast.

Have already gone through that pile and will keep...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,531
Posted By bkentr

Just what I needed, yet another bike. This...

Just what I needed, yet another bike.

This Bianchi came as a part payment for a 3 wheeled trailer I am building for him.

Since the frame is my size, and in good shape, I will set it up to fit,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,757
Posted By bkentr

I had posted that the trike was built from...

I had posted that the trike was built from recycled parts.
I think I have also posted that once some of the folks that know me find out that "Kents playing with bikes again",
that they start to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,639
Posted By bkentr

No, if reading your post, then that's the right...

No, if reading your post, then that's the right thing to do at that time.

Of course my perspective is "shaded" by being old, retired, being able to take a bike ride whenever the notion hits,
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-18-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,049
Posted By bkentr

Just my own opinion, I don't think that's so...

Just my own opinion,

I don't think that's so crazy.
And that is a great looking back rest. Great for lumbar support.
Does that back rest jolt your back when going over bumps? A front...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-17-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By bkentr

Yes the handle on one end, and the bike on he...

Yes the handle on one end, and the bike on he other.

The cart was built first, and moved around with the handle.
The bike was added after when I needed to take the cart down the road about 3/4 of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 889
Sticky Pub 51
Views: 203,461
Posted By bkentr

---- Hi -----

---- Hi -----
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-18, 08:18 PM
Replies: 889
Sticky Pub 51
Views: 203,461
Posted By bkentr

----Hi-----

----Hi-----
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-16-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By bkentr

understood

understood
Forum: Introductions
02-16-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By bkentr

Welcome. Very cool bike. Most likely only...

Welcome. Very cool bike.

Most likely only the best or unique bikes get named. Cool name too, and very visible. And personal.

Otherwise it's just whatever it is, like a Soma, which is true...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-15-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,471
Posted By bkentr

I feel your pain. I was "out' from Christmas...

I feel your pain.
I was "out' from Christmas eve until the end of January.

Not enough to keep me in bed, but on and on with the relapse's.

It was enough to keep me from doing much. Retired has...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-15-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,856
Posted By bkentr

Wheel I was going to say that fit to inseam ...

Wheel

I was going to say that fit to inseam size is more important than just wheel size.

IMOP larger thinner tires roll easier than smaller fatter ones, but the bikes I have that use BMX parts...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By bkentr

Thanks for noticing, and then to really test the...

Thanks for noticing, and then to really test the "Grace" of the mainstream bike riders I added a sealed BB to
allow the third chainring to be put back in place.
Also added a Sram X7 lever shift and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,312
Posted By bkentr

I'm truly sorry your bell was broken, and glad...

I'm truly sorry your bell was broken, and glad that you are not.
I do understand how quickly falls can happen.

I'm also very fond of having a bell, not just for the practical use, but also...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-13-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By bkentr

The trike I never thought I'd ride. It does work...

The trike I never thought I'd ride. It does work better than expected.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-13-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By bkentr

Utility Trike "Other"

Been posting some pics on different sub-forums, here are a couple that might fit in "Utility"

The yard-cart trike has been in use for around 7 years now. Flatland only.
Cart with yard tools over...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,531
Posted By bkentr

Doesn't really qualify as a bike, but I have...

Doesn't really qualify as a bike, but I have mentioned riding this in winter.
popcorn optional.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,113
Posted By bkentr

Yes, pride and the pocket book, both can be...

Yes, pride and the pocket book, both can be damaged with ease.

while I am not proud of my dumb mistake, it did not take long to understand there was no way to "undo" the result.

I offer the...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-12-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,946
Posted By bkentr

I find the overall look to be well done. Better...

I find the overall look to be well done. Better than new. My description would be "Quality with a Subtle Flash"

i have wondered about how the "lugs and stockings" chrome was done for a while....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-11-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,946
Posted By bkentr

DQ, that is a very clean Ray sport, nice job. ...

DQ, that is a very clean Ray sport, nice job.

Are the front lugs chrome, and is that original paint ?


My winter project has been posted as "The Viking" rides."
That bike has some sentimental...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,989
Posted By bkentr

There must be something psychological about the...

There must be something psychological about the numbers.
Of course being acclimatized to the place you live counts too.

40 in a fog; hibernate or ride exercycle. popcorn optional.

50 - It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,113
Posted By bkentr

The dumbest move I've made was also the worst...

The dumbest move I've made was also the worst possible, about the most dangerous, and had the most lasting
consequences.

After cleaning off the mud and crud off the Trek 850 , I left the front...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-11-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By bkentr

Hi, I may be wrong, but i think I understand...

Hi,
I may be wrong, but i think I understand now what happened with the albums .

i was not looking at the dates, and expecting the post were satraing at the oldest, then moving to the newest.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,947
Posted By bkentr

Hi, Kent Robbins here, Just joined BF in...

Hi,
Kent Robbins here,
Just joined BF in January. 68 and counting.
We finally were able to hook up to high hi-speed through our cable company last November. Had dial up.

Been riding and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,495
Posted By bkentr

While it's true that I have bought some things...

While it's true that I have bought some things from Craigs List, and have sold some too,
I find that Craigs list has great value as cheap entertainment.

Like that Schwinn Team Issue 21 Speed...
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