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Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,525
Posted By smullen

I would never buy a bike from a place that would...

I would never buy a bike from a place that would not let me test ride one...
Just a few months ago, I went to a shop down in Cape Girardeau just wanting to look, not planning on testing or buying....
Forum: BMX
11-18-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By smullen

I dunno about best, but I wish their new stuff...

I dunno about best, but I wish their new stuff would come out.
Forum: BMX
11-18-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,001
Posted By smullen

From what year? I had one in the mid-late...

From what year?

I had one in the mid-late 80s I think it was... Powder Blue and White.... I loved that thing. I wished I'd never sold it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,617
Posted By smullen

STOP Liking what I don't like!!!!

STOP Liking what I don't like!!!!
Forum: Commuting
11-01-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,005
Posted By smullen

I've been known to do this... Riding, walking or...

I've been known to do this... Riding, walking or Driving...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-19, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,400
Posted By smullen

Another vote for Oakley Flaks... I have...

Another vote for Oakley Flaks... I have Prescription ones and I use them for most everything; Causal chilling, Biking, Hiking, Geocaching, ATV/SxS riding, Target Shooting and Shooting Competitions,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-01-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,179
Posted By smullen

If you are born with an Outie, you are male and...

If you are born with an Outie, you are male and should use the Mens restroom and compete in male events or ones that have co-ed entrants.
If you are born with an Innie, you are female and should use...
Forum: BMX
10-30-19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,111
Posted By smullen

I've had a 24" Haro Master DMC on pre-order for...

I've had a 24" Haro Master DMC on pre-order for seems like 4 months now...

They keep moving the date out... Now I think we're at mid or end of November.
It'll be too cold to ride when it get...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-28-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By smullen

Not a really long ride, but you can also start at...

Not a really long ride, but you can also start at the Chain of Rocks Bridge and ride down to the arch and back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,303
Posted By smullen

Something is bent or out of alignment. Could be...

Something is bent or out of alignment.
Could be frame, derailer, back rim, sprocket, parts of the chain.

Is the rear wheel still centered and not moved forward loosening the chain?

Flip it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,973
Posted By smullen

But they can taste really good... Backstraps...

But they can taste really good...

Backstraps wrapped in bacon,
roast/pulled,
or in Chilli
Forum: BMX
10-23-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,111
Posted By smullen

I would go to a few Bike shops and test ride...

I would go to a few Bike shops and test ride several sizes and brands.

Pay attention to not only the wheel size, but the top tube length... Just getting a bigger wheel, isn't going to make it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,579
Posted By smullen

If the other rider physically grabbed onto him or...

If the other rider physically grabbed onto him or his bike I get why he didn't like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 45,153
Posted By smullen

I'm ok with calling it a bike if you still need...

I'm ok with calling it a bike if you still need to pedal. If you just hit the throttle and Go, I'd call it something other than a bicycle.

I went out looking for a new bike a few months ago and...
Forum: BMX
10-04-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,065
Posted By smullen

Favorite Freestyle bikes old and new

What are your favorite Freestyle bikes old and new?

My old school were
GT
Haro
Hutch Trickstar
SE Quad Angle

I love the frame designs on all the older bikes..
Most of the frames now look...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,802
Posted By smullen

As someone under 50, but does not have the Skills...

As someone under 50, but does not have the Skills to do wheelies, or manuals(I do want to lean) I agree...
There are many over 50 who have skills and can out ride me, be it flatland or ramps...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,509
Posted By smullen

My last bike I recently bought, a month ago or...

My last bike I recently bought, a month ago or so, was a Giant Anthem 29er from a local Bike shop about an hour away. I live just outside a really small town, so we have no close shops.

Since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,764
Posted By smullen

Nailed it. At least for me...

Nailed it. At least for me...
Forum: BMX
10-03-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,168
Posted By smullen

I like the Quad Angles (always have)... But...

I like the Quad Angles (always have)...
But they have been out of stock on their page and at online dealers for the last 3-4 months...
Not sure if they were a limited run and are done for 2019 if...
Forum: BMX
10-02-19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,168
Posted By smullen

One more thing. If you go to...

One more thing. If you go to https://www.albes.com/BMX-bikes/ and look somewhat towards the bottom, they have where you can Click on BMX by size... 22, 24, 26, & 29....

They have several that are...
Forum: BMX
10-02-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,168
Posted By smullen

Same here, I live a few miles outside of a small...

Same here, I live a few miles outside of a small Rural town in Southern Mo.

I see folks in and around town on bikes everyday, But I have never seen anyone around here on a BMX bike bigger than a...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By smullen

I wished they would have some Bike Show/Expos in...

I wished they would have some Bike Show/Expos in my area or somewhere within an hour or so drive.
Are these for the open public or just for people who work for Bike shops or manufactures? Seems like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,836
Posted By smullen

Some people feel they always have to be talking....

Some people feel they always have to be talking. Its almost like the silence makes them nervous or uncomfortable. I suffer from this when doing tech support calls for customers and there is a lul in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,977
Posted By smullen

I very much agree that both are True.

I very much agree that both are True.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,435
Posted By smullen

Holy!!! Looks like your own bike shop... I dig...

Holy!!! Looks like your own bike shop...
I dig it...

Also think, the "The Pedal Room" would be a cool name for a website chronicling your collection.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,977
Posted By smullen

This, all of this!!!! No matter what you...

This, all of this!!!!

No matter what you buy, or spend someone is always going to slight it.

Same with Guns, cars, zero turn riders, Woofers/Car Audio equipment, etc...

Its nice to have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,435
Posted By smullen

WOW, now that's a collection. Where do you...

WOW, now that's a collection.

Where do you keep them all???

If you had the time, you could create a website to document them all.

Main page could be a Brief intro, Group Photo if possible,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By smullen

LOL. I wish everyone would stop liking what I...

LOL. I wish everyone would stop liking what I don't like and stop riding what I don't ride...

J/k, obviously sarcasm towards MUP acceptable use complainers.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,098
Posted By smullen

I shoot in a lot of competitions (Pistol, Rifle...

I shoot in a lot of competitions (Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun) and I like to wear good Eye Pro in addition to Ear Pro...
Sadly, I'm about as blind as a bat and wear everyday RX lensed frames, so I...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,400
Posted By smullen

I will admidt I have on several occasions forgot...

I will admidt I have on several occasions forgot to actually secure the straps on one of my bikes. Reading this will make me double check. I like to lean from others experiences when it comes to...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
09-25-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,249
Posted By smullen

What exactly is a Fixed Gear Freestyle Bike?

When I think of a Freestyle bike, I think of a 20" or bigger (22, 24, 26, 29") no suspension, BMX type bike that people either us to ride pretty much wherever, and ride either Flatland, Skateparks or...
Forum: BMX
09-24-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,416
Posted By smullen

I know lots of Mountain Bikers and Roadies are...

I know lots of Mountain Bikers and Roadies are starting to use them...

Never seen or heard of one on a BMX.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,235
Posted By smullen

Wow, what a tool.... Purposely screwing over...

Wow, what a tool....

Purposely screwing over other bikers, to make a better profit...
Karma...
Forum: BMX
09-24-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,168
Posted By smullen

I'm older (46) and looking at getting a bigger...

I'm older (46) and looking at getting a bigger BMX too, at my size a 20" just does not work. Hoping to have something by the end of October.




Whats a 520?? I'm sure I've heard of it, but just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,628
Posted By smullen

I recently have started riding again and really...

I recently have started riding again and really look forward to it.

When I have a ride planned and something (work, wife or kid related) comes up and I don't get to, I get a bit grumpy about...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
09-24-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By smullen

Nice to see some more Missouri peeps. I'm down...

Nice to see some more Missouri peeps.
I'm down just outside/below Fredericktown.

I'm just getting back into riding bikes.
I have a Trek MTB and a Giant XC bike, but I ride them mostly on paved...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,327
Posted By smullen

I'll echo his statements as I agree with pretty...

I'll echo his statements as I agree with pretty much everything he said.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,934
Posted By smullen

Congrats Synack42. You've definitely shown good...

Congrats Synack42. You've definitely shown good results..

What kind of bike (style) are you riding?

I've always had an appreciation for Biking, I love all types, but wanting to get into better...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,318
Posted By smullen

Sounds like you are set on the Kilt idea. ...

Sounds like you are set on the Kilt idea.

Try it (post pics) and see how it works out. If you like it, buy a few more, if not, you're only down the cost of one...
Forum: BMX
09-23-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By smullen

I just bought a copy off Amazon and watched it a...

I just bought a copy off Amazon and watched it a few nights ago... I don't want to say it was in HD, but the quality was supringly good from what I remember my VHS version being.


I got nothing...
Forum: BMX
09-21-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 53,638
Posted By smullen

I bought a really clean 20" of a local buy, sell,...

I bought a really clean 20" of a local buy, sell, trade F.B. group for 65 bucks, pegs, rotor, front rear brakes really clean and ready to go...

But im way too big for it....
Forum: BMX
09-21-19, 03:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By smullen

Tagged for interest... Only real bike movie...

Tagged for interest...

Only real bike movie I know is RAD and that came out either late 80s early 90s..
Forum: Introductions
09-20-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By smullen

1st Welcome to the Forum. There are many great...

1st Welcome to the Forum. There are many great people here who can input on about anything you need or want to know.
I'm 6'4" and new here as well, for the same reason as you....

Wow, 6'6", you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,318
Posted By smullen

Rural King is a nationwide (or almost) Farm and...

Rural King is a nationwide (or almost) Farm and Home store in rural areas. They sell a lot of Cloths, tools, feeds/animal/farm products and a bit of everything.

In store, they always have pants...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By smullen

What is a MUP? Best I can come up with is...

What is a MUP?

Best I can come up with is Multi-Use Path.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,913
Posted By smullen

I don't currently, but I plan to get one and use...

I don't currently, but I plan to get one and use it anytime I ride.

I have a full face that I wear on my ATV anytime I'm out of the yard, or if I take our SideXSide to the OHV parks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 160,832
Posted By smullen

Thanks for sharing all of these GTs... I really...

Thanks for sharing all of these GTs... I really dig the frame lines.

I've always had a soft spot for GT Bikes as I had a few of them set up for Racing and Freestyle as a kid..
I wish I would not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,065
Posted By smullen

I agree... It doesn't take much practice or...

I agree... It doesn't take much practice or strong skills to just to ride and hang out with a few friends...

Now try racing, any technical trails, freestyle tricks, etc, that where the more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,318
Posted By smullen

I feel ya... I'm 6'4" and 250ish, down from 298,...

I feel ya... I'm 6'4" and 250ish, down from 298, but I have always had problems finding close to fit right... They are either way too big or a few sizes too small.

What sized waist do you wear?
...
Forum: Recumbent
09-18-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 26,531
Posted By smullen

What is the Purpose of the Recumbent Bikes?

1st, not knocking them... I like all Bikes. I'm like a kid in a candy store when I go to a bike shop. Its like I want one of each...
There are so many types, most I get their niche, but not sure...
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