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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,651
Posted By gldrgidr

The reason that we go back to standard time is...

The reason that we go back to standard time is that in some states if we stay on DST, children would be forced to walk to school in the dark. It is about the safety of children.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By gldrgidr

Thanks for your reply. Couldn't find a bbq cover...

Thanks for your reply. Couldn't find a bbq cover but I did have the plastic that was covering my mattress when it was new. It's thick enough to last and I taped it together to make it kind-of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By gldrgidr

Cover for bike kept outside

My apartment complex has installed bike racks and I'd like to keep my old steel mountain bike in a rack, so I can avoid carrying it up and down the stairs.
This is a rainy season and I was looking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,889
Posted By gldrgidr

Saw the name of this thread and thought the...

Saw the name of this thread and thought the thread contained more than 50 photos of New Jersey.

Is there a plus 60?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,971
Posted By gldrgidr

The real problem is that with registration will...

The real problem is that with registration will come an insurance requirement just like for cars. The current bureaucracy connects insurance with registration.
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-06-10, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By gldrgidr

I hope I'm not being ignorant by hijacking your...

I hope I'm not being ignorant by hijacking your thread, but I also just made a low-cost utility bike.
free Roadmaster bike from a dumpster,
$3 for a better sadle,
$2 for brake shoes,
$5 for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,972
Posted By gldrgidr

I've been riding steel for years so I know to...

I've been riding steel for years so I know to avoid rain, wet roads, wet grass, etc.
As far as avoiding safety inspection, with new shoes and correct adjustment, at speed, I can apply full brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,972
Posted By gldrgidr

You don't realize that this is a Roadmaster. A...

You don't realize that this is a Roadmaster. A new one is available for $74 at Wallyworld.

I did sand it and it seems ok. The braking is decent for a bike that is just a grocery getter and will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,972
Posted By gldrgidr

You misunderstand. I've only had the bike for...

You misunderstand. I've only had the bike for two weeks. Did a bunch of work to get it back on the road so I will either fix or replace the wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,972
Posted By gldrgidr

You guys are made of money. This is an old...

You guys are made of money. This is an old beater that I use for local errands. It's a five year old Roadmaster from Wallyworld that I pulled from a dumster. I'll probably sand the old paint and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,972
Posted By gldrgidr

Painting a rusted steel rim

Am I better off sanding the rim brake surfaces and living with the pitting or is it a good idea to repaint the surface. The wheels were originally unpainted steel.
Is there a better paint for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By gldrgidr

I can't believe it. But you are right! I put...

I can't believe it. But you are right! I put the bike together and it works fine. You would never know there is a problem with the chainring. No noises, no skipping, nothing wrong.

Here's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By gldrgidr

Thanks to all who replied. I don't see how...

Thanks to all who replied.

I don't see how this would be shady if I'm paying for the part. The trouble is that this is an older Roadmaster. It is a 12 speed.

If I went to a bike shop, it would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By gldrgidr

Need info on chainrings

Hi. I just pulled a Roadmaster Mt Climber Sport from a dumster at my apartment complex.
I know. You get what you pay for. I'm sure most will tell me to throw it back.
The smaller chainring has 6...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-20-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By gldrgidr

Is this the bike messenger forum?

When I saw the name 'Professional Cycling', the first thing I thought of was bike messengers.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,874
Posted By gldrgidr

Will my twig and berries fall off, if I ride a...

Will my twig and berries fall off, if I ride a girls bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By gldrgidr

What a shame. An old geezer at 48.

What a shame. An old geezer at 48.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,883
Posted By gldrgidr

Lycraphobia.

Lycraphobia.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gldrgidr

This was jail house advice. Apparently Pocko...

This was jail house advice.
Apparently Pocko thought my post was so obvious that it needed to be reversed.
If you try to straighten your leg during a night cramp you will be limping for a day or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gldrgidr

I had this problem years ago and realized that it...

I had this problem years ago and realized that it only happened when I slept on my back. The weight of my legs on the calfs was blocking the flow of blood. My night cramps were usually brought on by...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,417
Posted By gldrgidr

An arguement can be made that this bike doesn't...

An arguement can be made that this bike doesn't have fairings. Those are front and rear fenders.

In any case, I also want that bike. Unlike a full fairing racer, it looks practical to ride on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 10,951
Posted By gldrgidr

[quote=Yan;8237251]Can someone who doesn't wear a...

[quote=Yan;8237251]Can someone who doesn't wear a helmet provide some genuine disadvantages to helmet wear? Here's what I've read so far and needless to say I'm not convinced. If your excuse isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By gldrgidr

Are bicycle shops subject to a lot of lawsuits,...

Are bicycle shops subject to a lot of lawsuits, especially from bike repairs?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By gldrgidr

Another.

Another.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,403
Posted By gldrgidr

I wondered the same thing about the real antiques...

I wondered the same thing about the real antiques - hi-wheelers. Guess a forum about 100 year old bikes is even less likely.
Forum: Commuting
01-08-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,294
Posted By gldrgidr

Starbucks has been hit pretty bad by the current...

Starbucks has been hit pretty bad by the current recession. Apparently the first thing people cut back on, is over-priced coffee.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,485
Posted By gldrgidr

Tell the owner that he needs you, because he's an...

Tell the owner that he needs you, because he's an idiot who knows nothing about road bikes.

Have a one-night-stand with the boss's daughter and then brag about it with the store salesmen.

Ask...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,260
Posted By gldrgidr

Would anyone complain if you ran over a NY city...

Would anyone complain if you ran over a NY city rat?
Do you realize that squirrels are rats that evolved to live in trees?
A rodent with a cute furry tail, is still a rodent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,474
Posted By gldrgidr

When you do find an old bike from a thrift...

When you do find an old bike from a thrift shop/yard sale, find some xmart flat black paint and do a rough rattle-can paint job of the frame. Or I guess you can just paint it bright pink. Anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

Don't flatter yourself. You can't make "holier...

Don't flatter yourself. You can't make "holier than thou" posts and then just pretend that I'm the one doing it.

Do continue to color your posts so I know which ones to skip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By gldrgidr

I also have a 27" inseam. It may be a taboo...

I also have a 27" inseam. It may be a taboo suggestion, but try a step-thru. There's many used older step-thru framed bikes available. Most of them have low mileage because girls tended to get them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

If you bothered to read my reply, you would have...

If you bothered to read my reply, you would have realized that I am living car-free and do ride the bike as often as possible - just not on the colder days. Suggest that you put away your...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Posted By gldrgidr

I thought that $20 incentive was for the...

I thought that $20 incentive was for the employer. Wasn't the incentive part of the 700 billion dollar bailout? If I recall, it's meant to offset employers cost for bike racks, showers, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

Yeah... Do as I say, not as I do. Before we can...

Yeah... Do as I say, not as I do.
Before we can change things, we have to be able to talk honestly about the obstacles we face.
They say that the majority of trips in this country are less than 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,803
Posted By gldrgidr

You are considering the quality. I'm looking at...

You are considering the quality. I'm looking at the price.
In this economy, anything other than a house or car that sells for $2500, IS a luxury item.

Don't get me wrong. I hope you find that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

I think that even with the increase in cycling...

I think that even with the increase in cycling commuters, it still means that only a tiny percentage of people are bike commuting to work. Is it even one out a thousand?
I realize that on these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-08, 05:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

You are seeing it backwards. The price of crude...

You are seeing it backwards. The price of crude oil is down because the demand is down. The demand is down because of the recession - actually the recession is caused by a reduction in demand. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,309
Posted By gldrgidr

It's the economy. In other threads in this...

It's the economy. In other threads in this section, they are saying that bike sales are way down compared to the same time last year.
The price of gas is down because people are staying out of their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,803
Posted By gldrgidr

With the number of people becoming unemployed you...

With the number of people becoming unemployed you are not going to find many buyers for $900 bikes. Everyone else is afraid that their jobs will disappear in the next six months and are not making...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By gldrgidr

At least they weren't cats.

At least they weren't cats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By gldrgidr

With the economy the way it's going, there are...

With the economy the way it's going, there are and will be plenty of poor in the US who could use a bike.



Havn't driven a car since February 2, but not by choice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By gldrgidr

This is a scary thought. All a thief needs to do...

This is a scary thought. All a thief needs to do is get the serial number and he can order keys? At the local train station bikestands, I see the same bikes every day. Within a week or two, a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By gldrgidr

Since the frame was so valuable that it was left...

Since the frame was so valuable that it was left outside for a considerable length of time, you might consider cutting away the frame to save the Kryptonite.:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,346
Posted By gldrgidr

Were the ankle injuries bicycle related?

Were the ankle injuries bicycle related?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,000
Posted By gldrgidr

Most of these bikes started out looking much...

Most of these bikes started out looking much better than mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,345
Posted By gldrgidr

Somehow I don't think that the FUJI and some of...

Somehow I don't think that the FUJI and some of the others pictured were built for it.
I'm making do with the 30" high top tube on the Takara. Most of the time I stop near a curb and when I don't,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-08, 12:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,345
Posted By gldrgidr

Are these specially made frames? I'm short and...

Are these specially made frames? I'm short and considered putting a 24" wheel on the front of my Takara, but wouldn't the pedals scrape the ground? Looking at some of those photos it seems that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,255
Posted By gldrgidr

Nothing beats little chocolate donuts.

Nothing beats little chocolate donuts.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-21-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 8,963
Posted By gldrgidr

Some like to blame the automakers. When the stock...

Some like to blame the automakers. When the stock market crashed, people stopped buying new cars. Are you going to keep manufacturing cars when noone believes they can afford to buy them? The more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,202
Posted By gldrgidr

Do all of you serious posters realize that this...

Do all of you serious posters realize that this thread was started because the OP said that he believes that anyone who likes recumbents, has to have a mental illness?

Al probably also believes...
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