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Search: Posts Made By: lightningcow
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Forum: Southeast
02-23-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By lightningcow

Bikes Plus deals Trek, Cycle Sports deals...

Bikes Plus deals Trek, Cycle Sports deals Cannondale, Specialized, Schwinn, Electra, and maybe more, and Truly Spokin deals Giant, Bianchi, and Electra. Of course they can all order pretty much...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

I was leaning this way too with all of the praise...

I was leaning this way too with all of the praise they get. I can have one by the end of January unless I settle for a 9-7...which, I probably won't. I'm just weary of buying a bike without riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

How about a comparable Scott?

How about a comparable Scott?
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-11-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Still trying to resolve my issue. I ended up...

Still trying to resolve my issue. I ended up asking for a refund minus all shipping costs due to the high cost of shipping. I thought that was more than fair on my part. All-in-all I wanted to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

Any input on the Trek or Allez?

Any input on the Trek or Allez?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By lightningcow

I'm 5'6 1/2 and a 31in inseam with no shoes and I...

I'm 5'6 1/2 and a 31in inseam with no shoes and I will be getting a 54cm. Just for your reference. I've been shopping and am looking at the Caad 9-5.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

I'll try that out before I buy too...they had one...

I'll try that out before I buy too...they had one down at my LBS too.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

I knew that would be the one brought up first. ...

I knew that would be the one brought up first. Ha! I was eying it pretty hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By lightningcow

Opinions and suggestions please.

I am looking to buy a new bike and I would like opinions on a few bikes. This will be my first road bike apart from my old Raleigh single speed. I am looking to use the bike for fitness/training,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-01-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

I'm trying to think about what wheels would be...

I'm trying to think about what wheels would be strong enough. It's a shame the factory wheels with the 14mm axles are not compatible...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-01-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

I will be sending this one back and they are...

I will be sending this one back and they are going to ship another complete one out to me next week. I think mine was just the one built on someones bad day.
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-30-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Please ignore my epic pants. ...

Please ignore my epic pants.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/RearTieDown.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/SideloaderMount.jpg
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-30-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Mine are obviously clocked in some odd ways...

Mine are obviously clocked in some odd ways too...it was one of my comments to them. I'm taking some pictures of the issues now to email to them. I will post a few here too.
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-30-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Gonna send Yuba some pics of the QC issues to...

Gonna send Yuba some pics of the QC issues to have them resolve it. I even thought about just sending the thing back, but am going to see what they do first. I want to put discs on it, but just...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-26-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Very nice! I'm going to wait to get pics until...

Very nice! I'm going to wait to get pics until after I change some things first. I never called Yuba...I've been a bit busy and can weld so I'm not worried about it. Looking to order some disc...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-20-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Well I got my bike! I like it a lot, but it...

Well I got my bike! I like it a lot, but it had/has some issues. The sideloader rack was not fitted and I actually had to use a ratchet strap to pull it close enough to secure. Under the platform...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-15-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,863
Posted By lightningcow

Oh man, thanks for posting that pic! I should...

Oh man, thanks for posting that pic! I should have one waiting on me when I get home in a few days! I knew it would look good, but I'm really diggin' it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,133
Posted By lightningcow

Abandoned property is considered free game until...

Abandoned property is considered free game until the original owner comes looking to get it back. You would have to give the property back given they can prove it was theirs. IMO if you are sure it...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,502
Posted By lightningcow

You can do this with what most people say!

You can do this with what most people say!
Forum: Commuting
10-08-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,531
Posted By lightningcow

I do the thumbs down too...usually when someone...

I do the thumbs down too...usually when someone is trying to be really cool and go fast...in something slow. I enjoy going fast in automobiles too, and I am usually not impressed with the...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,031
Posted By lightningcow

It was a sarcastic way of saying the kid is dead...

It was a sarcastic way of saying the kid is dead and won't be able to do anything...at all.

At any rate, the mother of the kid just found out either yesterday or today that it was actually her...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,031
Posted By lightningcow

Witnesses are saying the kid actually got tazed...

Witnesses are saying the kid actually got tazed and the officer is saying that he missed. Either way...he won't be snooping around any construction sites anymore.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,678
Posted By lightningcow

Woot!

Woot!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-25-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By lightningcow

Same crap, different day. We need banana man and...

Same crap, different day. We need banana man and a poll to top it off.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-10-09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,271
Posted By lightningcow

Someone around here put a cape on the symbol in...

Someone around here put a cape on the symbol in the bike lane with "bicycle man," written below it. These both entertain and empower me. Unrelated, someone also painted snakes around the plane on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,641
Posted By lightningcow

We call um road gators!

We call um road gators!
Forum: Commuting
08-05-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,144
Posted By lightningcow

I've only had the opportunity to draft a school...

I've only had the opportunity to draft a school bus. The general bike population I see are on the sidewalk and remark, "damn," when I pass. True story...made my day.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Posted By lightningcow

I'm gonna buy some new drag radials for my...

I'm gonna buy some new drag radials for my pick-up truck that gets 8mpg. Probably a DSS 410 stroker kit too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,257
Posted By lightningcow

Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,257
Posted By lightningcow

I signed this...and a friend too.

I signed this...and a friend too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-08-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,775,147
Posted By lightningcow

Pensacola Beach.

Pensacola Beach.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-08-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,775,147
Posted By lightningcow

It's been a good bike so far...especially for one...

It's been a good bike so far...especially for one found in the woods. Going to get a new crankset and a nicer set of pedals/clips/straps in the near future, but no other major changes.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,583
Posted By lightningcow

J-Lab earbuds were the best I've ever had, but I...

J-Lab earbuds were the best I've ever had, but I broke them. I will be ordering a new set soon.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-08-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,482
Posted By lightningcow

Nigerians seriously get into the juju stuff.

Nigerians seriously get into the juju stuff.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,363
Posted By lightningcow

Graduated this year with a degree in Business.. ...

Graduated this year with a degree in Business..
only job I could scrape up here was Loss Prevention at Bealls Dept. stores. We need to move or something, 'cause this place is going nowhere fast.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 854
Posted By lightningcow

It will make it look brushed. You can get a very...

It will make it look brushed. You can get a very fine scotchbrite pad and just go at it one way. It may not be the look you are going for, but it is an idea if you can't find anything else.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 854
Posted By lightningcow

Buy the shiny stuff and scuff it up with a...

Buy the shiny stuff and scuff it up with a scotchbrite pad...if you use one of those you can polish it up later if you need to.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,775,147
Posted By lightningcow

Found this behind my house in the woods. ...

Found this behind my house in the woods.

Before:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/DSC01596.jpg

After:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/DSC01812.jpg
Forum: Commuting
10-03-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By lightningcow

I suppose I am still young and sometimes it still...

I suppose I am still young and sometimes it still feels like I'm pedaling through molasses. Don't let it get to ya...aired up tires do help though.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,371
Posted By lightningcow

Little over 12mi daily with a good deal of...

Little over 12mi daily with a good deal of climbing. I have to pass over the bay and there is a fairly tall bridge with hills on both sides of the water.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 16,557
Posted By lightningcow

Hey Jon, I turned off of Jernigan onto 9 mile. ...

Hey Jon,
I turned off of Jernigan onto 9 mile. It comes out between Scenic Hills Vet. Clinic and a Tom Thumb.
My new commute is nuttier than ever. Instead of turning right at the beginning, I now...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,414,746
Posted By lightningcow

I prefer 96.1...it is far superior. The TK...

I prefer 96.1...it is far superior. The TK sticker I got from the station when I was trying to sign up to win a bike.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,414,746
Posted By lightningcow

Yes, I found it out in my father-in-law's old...

Yes, I found it out in my father-in-law's old shop! Pretty sweet.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,414,746
Posted By lightningcow

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightning...

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/DSC01575Medium.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/DSC01580Medium.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,637
Posted By lightningcow

Crate and bag! ...

Crate and bag!
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/lightningcow/DSC01576Medium.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lightningcow

I like my Richey Tom Slick's with tire liners for...

I like my Richey Tom Slick's with tire liners for the mean streets of Pensacola. 1 in. wide...100psi. I think $16 per tire at performance.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,968
Posted By lightningcow

x2!

x2!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,569
Posted By lightningcow

You ride a bike...you must smoke weed.

You ride a bike...you must smoke weed.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-04-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,979
Posted By lightningcow

www.cetmaracks.com Those racks look promising....

www.cetmaracks.com
Those racks look promising. I may buy on of their front and rear racks, or make the front one myself.



I'm stealing this. :thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By lightningcow

lol.

lol.
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