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Forum: Texas
04-30-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,043
Posted By Butterthebean

Recumbent bike shops in Dallas/Fort Worth

Are there any recumbent friendly shops in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Anything at all?

thanks
Forum: Recumbent
04-28-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By Butterthebean

Superman bars and knee interference

Hi guys. I'm thinking about buying a Bacchetta Giro 20, but I've never had the chance to test ride one nor can I find one any where near me to ride. I previously owned an USS actionbent, but I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,452
Posted By Butterthebean

I never considered a BMX wheel, I may have to go...

I never considered a BMX wheel, I may have to go that way.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,452
Posted By Butterthebean

strongest 20" wheels?? Dahon vs Swift

Hey guys....I'm kind of a clydsdale and I usually put at least 36 spoke wheels on my regular bikes. Because I'm a little on the heavy side, the 36 spoke wheels last me longer. My only folding bike...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,038
Posted By Butterthebean

That's hilarious. My boss would say, you can...

That's hilarious. My boss would say, you can refuse anything, including your paycheck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By Butterthebean

Don't down tube shifters also force you to take...

Don't down tube shifters also force you to take your hands off the bars? Unless you are riding in the drops I don't see how D/T shifters are any easier than stem shifters.

I agree with others...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,387
Posted By Butterthebean

You can buy alot of tooling for what the class...

You can buy alot of tooling for what the class costs.

You can also build a frame with a cheap torch, a bench vice, a hacksaw and a few files....if you are so inclined.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-09-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,333
Posted By Butterthebean

Wow...that does look dipped. The french blue...

Wow...that does look dipped. The french blue looks awesome. Nice job on painting the lug lines. What's that headbadge you put on there?
Forum: Framebuilders
03-09-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,387
Posted By Butterthebean

I took the frame building class at UBI 3 years...

I took the frame building class at UBI 3 years ago and loved it. Gary and Ron were great and they shared info freely...not only about building frames, but also about doing it professionally versus...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,205
Posted By Butterthebean

So.....you shoot the dogs? For chasing you? ...

So.....you shoot the dogs? For chasing you?

I can't imagine what you might do if they took a crap in your yard.....napalm maybe?
Forum: Commuting
09-05-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,520
Posted By Butterthebean

uh....what?

uh....what?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,588
Posted By Butterthebean

I love a good bike shop. To me, the best ones...

I love a good bike shop. To me, the best ones always have the same guys doubling as mechanics and salesmen. I hate shops that have dedicated salesmen who never touch a wrench. Those guys just bug...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By Butterthebean

I double dog dare you to go post this in the A...

I double dog dare you to go post this in the A and S forum. You would get inundated with scientific studies about how helmets offer no protection whatsoever, and how your anectdotal evidence is...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,520
Posted By Butterthebean

If I know I'm not going to get a green light...I...

If I know I'm not going to get a green light...I go when it's clear. If I know I'm going to get one, I wait for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,146
Posted By Butterthebean

The issue to me was the statement about quicky...

The issue to me was the statement about quicky mart cashiers being at greater risk than firemen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,146
Posted By Butterthebean

I completely agree with you on this issue. ...

I completely agree with you on this issue. Monetarily, everyone should pay their way through society. And as you pointed out, the OP agrees with that concept as well. I only responded because you...
Forum: Texas
09-04-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,007
Posted By Butterthebean

agreed

agreed
Forum: Texas
09-04-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,007
Posted By Butterthebean

definitely. Calling people trolls and telling...

definitely. Calling people trolls and telling them not to post doesn't work around here



Interesting you said that. I ride the Houston to Austin MS150 every year. I am not fast...avg about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,146
Posted By Butterthebean

You sir, are a prick. It's not about the risk...

You sir, are a prick. It's not about the risk they take to themselves, it's about the lives they save....yours included. If you've never had your life saved by a policeman or firefighter, be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,146
Posted By Butterthebean

That free labor is for when you BUY parts...not...

That free labor is for when you BUY parts...not when they give them to you. Here they are offering to trade a stock part for something off the shelf. They don't have to do it. They could make him...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 71,464
Posted By Butterthebean

I know alot of people recommend chamois cream,...

I know alot of people recommend chamois cream, but baby powder also reduces friction, and it feels nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By Butterthebean

I have never heard this before. I always thought...

I have never heard this before. I always thought both QR's went on the non drive side. But not that it really matters on the front.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,744
Posted By Butterthebean

I'm a big guy too, and I ride with 32's...

I'm a big guy too, and I ride with 32's also...Pasella TG's. I had taint problems like crazy. I even started cutting my own anatomic slots on Brooks B17 saddles way before the Imperial came out.
...
Forum: Texas
09-04-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,007
Posted By Butterthebean

It seems like you are the one throwing around the...

It seems like you are the one throwing around the insults my friend...and on what, your first post here on BF's??? You just signed up and already start blasting everyone? Take it easy and relax. ...
Forum: Texas
09-02-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,007
Posted By Butterthebean

I feel you...I just wanna know why you feel the...

I feel you...I just wanna know why you feel the need to call other people stupid because they do something that impedes on what you're trying to do? Maybe leaving earlier in the day is the only way...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-02-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,389
Posted By Butterthebean

How were you planning on doing the...

How were you planning on doing the "reinforcement". You cannot add a sleeve to the inside because it would interfere with the seat post.

Honestly, all of the things you propose can be done. ...
Forum: Texas
08-30-09, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Butterthebean

I would love to contact them...but have had no...

I would love to contact them...but have had no luck with that. I have sent emails to the links on the contact page...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,891
Posted By Butterthebean

Cassettes and chain rings wear out because the...

Cassettes and chain rings wear out because the chain "stretches" and the links no longer line up with the teeth on the cogs...thus, wearing them out. To prevent this, you need to buy a chain wear...
Forum: Texas
08-30-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Butterthebean

Parking for Alamo Ride to the River

I haven't been to San Antonio in 20 years...and I've never been close the the Alamodome. Can anyone tell me what the parking situation is like for the riders for this ride? I'm hoping it's like the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,387
Posted By Butterthebean

Really...who cares where it's made? It's exactly...

Really...who cares where it's made? It's exactly what you asked for. Do you think that we Americans are the only ones that know how to braze a frame? Fact is, there is plenty of cheap crap being...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-02-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,679
Posted By Butterthebean

I have one of those hardware store oxy/acetylene...

I have one of those hardware store oxy/acetylene rigs...the acetylene runs out way before the oxygen. Also, getting a refill on the oxygen costs less than $10.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-05-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By Butterthebean

I don't think I've ever seen an eyelet break....

I don't think I've ever seen an eyelet break. Now, I can see the eyelet break off if not brazed on properly. Before brazing on the eyelet, file a flat on one side of the eyelet to give more surface...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,368
Posted By Butterthebean

Gorilla Brake Beefers

Anyone know anything about these things? Do they do any good?


http://www.abundantadventures.com/quads.html

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3489919967_8fbf70ec4a.jpg?v=0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Posted By Butterthebean

All that luggage, and you are still not prepared...

All that luggage, and you are still not prepared for any roadside issues. What about patches, tubes, minipump, tire levers, multi tool, CO2 cartridges?

Also...what happened to numbers 8-10? And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By Butterthebean

It didn't look like this did it? ...

It didn't look like this did it?

http://litboy.typepad.com/photos/ebay_alternative/ballamfstrkln19761lwv.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,418
Posted By Butterthebean

The best thing is to do what most of us did. ...

The best thing is to do what most of us did. Start with the bare minimum. You will soon realize what you really need and don't need. Sometimes, these realizations come from being stranded 20 miles...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-09, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Butterthebean

I may be wrong, but it kinda looks like your...

I may be wrong, but it kinda looks like your cables and housing are too short. Your cables and housing should never be bent in the position they're in.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,812
Posted By Butterthebean

Rivendell uses a Powerder Coater called Etech...

Rivendell uses a Powerder Coater called Etech Collision there in Walnut Creek. I talked to them about their process, and they told me they have a special process where they dip the bike frame in a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-09, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By Butterthebean

I don't see why a sloping top tube should be...

I don't see why a sloping top tube should be female specific. That being said, Unterhausen is right. Everyone is different, and everyone's anatomy needs to be taken into account. I recently made a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,549
Posted By Butterthebean

I envy you. Sounds like it was a great...

I envy you. Sounds like it was a great experience.
Forum: Commuting
04-25-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,633
Posted By Butterthebean

If you're throwing away the starnut, then how...

If you're throwing away the starnut, then how will you stick a cap back on it?

It's not a difficult job to do it right, but if you're going to do a hack job like described above, why bother...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-23-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By Butterthebean

Why not build your own fork...it's the easiest...

Why not build your own fork...it's the easiest part of the whole project. Much easier than the rest of the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Butterthebean

There is quite a bit of force in the direction of...

There is quite a bit of force in the direction of the tire rotation.
Forum: Texas
04-21-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 760
Posted By Butterthebean

I'd rather have a little more heat, and a little...

I'd rather have a little more heat, and a little less head wind.
Forum: Texas
04-21-09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By Butterthebean

Did anyone else get robbed? I had my truck ...

Did anyone else get robbed? I had my truck broken into while at the finish line in Austin. My brother-n-law drove it up there to pick us up. He had it parked on 18th street and Guadalupe. While...
Forum: Texas
04-14-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,499
Posted By Butterthebean

did I miss something? Where was the elevation...

did I miss something? Where was the elevation profile in those maps?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,546
Posted By Butterthebean

If the hub bearing locknuts are loose, it will...

If the hub bearing locknuts are loose, it will make the noise you have described.

Glad you finally located it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,987
Posted By Butterthebean

Did you set those limit screws with the cable...

Did you set those limit screws with the cable attached? They should be set with the cable disconnected.

I had the same problem recently with a front derailler...took too much force to shift to...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,341
Posted By Butterthebean

That class looks interesting....learn...

That class looks interesting....learn framebuilding, and organic farming...cool.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,550
Posted By Butterthebean

cool desert boots

cool desert boots
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