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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By Chilidawg

Being a guitar player myself, that's really,...

Being a guitar player myself, that's really, really sad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-12, 07:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,590
Posted By Chilidawg

True story: Skiing with my son about 4 years...

True story:
Skiing with my son about 4 years ago, standing in lift line.
Other skier (twentysomething) "How long have you been skiing?"
Me: (glancing @ watch) "About an hour and a half."
OS: ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,588
Posted By Chilidawg

Why not? I've been doing it with no ill effects...

Why not? I've been doing it with no ill effects for 30+ years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,344
Posted By Chilidawg

my personal fave so far.

my personal fave so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,907
Posted By Chilidawg

"No bibs for the experienced skier......you only...

"No bibs for the experienced skier......you only wear those if you plan on falling/crashing on the hill. Just the Levis I mentioned. It was kind of a badge of honor to have totally dry jeans at the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,338
Posted By Chilidawg

I wish that would have been an option here. You...

I wish that would have been an option here. You folks never met my in-laws. D*mned near impossible to get 'em to leave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,956
Posted By Chilidawg

...and sell it to them for $100? Trying to...

...and sell it to them for $100? Trying to lowball you when it isn't even on the market, perhaps?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By Chilidawg

Did 16 mi. on a nearby MUP with a lunch stop at...

Did 16 mi. on a nearby MUP with a lunch stop at the midpoint with my 10 yr. old daughter. West MI. weather was beautiful, daughter was a joy to spend the day with, and lunch was "adequate." No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-11, 05:23 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,714
Posted By Chilidawg

They're ugly. Off they come.

They're ugly. Off they come.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,101
Posted By Chilidawg

Saw this nice Fuji on July 4th in Northern Mi. ...

Saw this nice Fuji on July 4th in Northern Mi. No clue to owner or its story
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,818
Posted By Chilidawg

I got really lucky and was given a nice condition...

I got really lucky and was given a nice condition Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2. It's going to get a good cleanup and will be given to my son. Hopefully he'll appreciate it. Heck, get that kid to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,053
Posted By Chilidawg

Congrats on a successful resurrection. Looks...

Congrats on a successful resurrection. Looks like all that hard work paid off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,057
Posted By Chilidawg

any chance of carrying this into July? I just...

any chance of carrying this into July? I just discovered this thread & hope to see more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-11, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,678
Posted By Chilidawg

Brilliant, Seasnarf! I have that same pump with...

Brilliant, Seasnarf! I have that same pump with the same issues. I'll dig in the garage and see what I can find..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,138
Posted By Chilidawg

Perhaps with a wad of cash in hand.....

Perhaps with a wad of cash in hand.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,544
Posted By Chilidawg

But David.... Does he play any of your acoustics?

But David.... Does he play any of your acoustics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 95,591
Posted By Chilidawg

bigbossman, "Folsom Prison Blues" sounds...

bigbossman,

"Folsom Prison Blues" sounds really good with the Em Am B7th chord progression, also in dropped-D tuning. It's a favorite of mine.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,797
Posted By Chilidawg

She should be thrilled. You're keeping fit,...

She should be thrilled. You're keeping fit, lowering your carbon footprint, and you'll be around a lot longer.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,817
Posted By Chilidawg

Form follows function. Looks good to me.

Form follows function. Looks good to me.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 74,061
Posted By Chilidawg

Tom, it would be nice to see at a glance what...

Tom, it would be nice to see at a glance what threads have new posts since I last visited.

Thanks!
Forum: Living Car Free
03-20-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By Chilidawg

I'm not at all sure I buy the one-size-fits-all...

I'm not at all sure I buy the one-size-fits-all approach to diet, if you'll excuse that phrase. For example, my cholesterol and blood pressure are fine, but my weight and A1C numbers are out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,831
Posted By Chilidawg

I'm sending my prayers along as well for you and...

I'm sending my prayers along as well for you and your family.

peace be with you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 55,005
Posted By Chilidawg

Ross GT II

Here's my early 80's Ross. Although I am the original owner, it was out of my posession for a couple years, and therefore it needs quite a bit of attention. Bar tape, barcons, pedals are in order...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,120
Posted By Chilidawg

Yeah, that's pretty much what I was thinking.

Yeah, that's pretty much what I was thinking.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-10, 09:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,120
Posted By Chilidawg

Forgive my ignorance, but does the outcome of a...

Forgive my ignorance, but does the outcome of a criminal case preclude a civil suit? If not, sue the SOB
Forum: Commuting
11-07-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By Chilidawg

My LBS is 48 miles away, so I don't often make a...

My LBS is 48 miles away, so I don't often make a special trip, but they're great. (Props to Brick Wheels, Traverse City, MI) They rethreaded a crank arm for me, while I waited on a Sunday afternoon,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By Chilidawg

I'm using grade 100 stainless balls. Thought I'd...

I'm using grade 100 stainless balls. Thought I'd save a bundle ordering them thru work, and it was much cheaper than bicycle-specific bearing balls, but I took it on the chin with shipping.,. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By Chilidawg

No problem here using bulk bearing balls obtained...

No problem here using bulk bearing balls obtained from an industrial bearing supplier. Just know what you're buying and from whom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-10, 05:40 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 22,400
Posted By Chilidawg

LH pedal brute-forced into a RH crank arm. :eek:...

LH pedal brute-forced into a RH crank arm. :eek: (on the Giant I'm turning into a beater/commuter)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,191
Posted By Chilidawg

I do not own a 3 sp, my old bikes are just old,...

I do not own a 3 sp, my old bikes are just old, neither classic nor vintage, but have greatly enjoyed this thread Fir, your post of 6/11 was very nearly a coffee-on-the-monitor moment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,503
Posted By Chilidawg

Thanks! The ol' gaspipe special may get an...

Thanks! The ol' gaspipe special may get an upgrade!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,503
Posted By Chilidawg

Folks, please forgive my ignorance, but could...

Folks, please forgive my ignorance, but could those also be used to eliminate the stem-mounted shifters on my 80's steel-framed road bike? (friction shift) Be kind, don't laugh so loud that I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By Chilidawg

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your...

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as well. What a great legacy he leaves for you. He knew how to live, and I bet lots of us can take a lesson from how he did it. Thanks to you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,836
Posted By Chilidawg

I bought (and still have) a Belt saddle from the...

I bought (and still have) a Belt saddle from the early 80's. It spent its entire life on my gaspipe Ross Gran Tour II. Since that old Ross has come home, I think it's going back on.

Over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By Chilidawg

Rode an easy 16 miles with my 9 y.o. daughter...

Rode an easy 16 miles with my 9 y.o. daughter this afternoon. The kid is a trouper. No idea of avg. speed, and don't really care. the most important thing was time one-on-one with the daughter.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By Chilidawg

Happy birthday and congrats, Nick. You did...

Happy birthday and congrats, Nick. You did accomplish your purpose of inspiring at least one 50+. I can't be you, but I can be a better me.

Best regards,
Forum: Introductions
09-12-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By Chilidawg

That looks exactly like the one I gave away a...

That looks exactly like the one I gave away a couple years ago and just traded back for. While I realize that it is a low-end steel frame, and middlin' components at best, I loved that bike and...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,368
Posted By Chilidawg

+1 If we could only go back........

+1 If we could only go back........
Forum: Commuting
09-01-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,817
Posted By Chilidawg

AlmostGreenGuy: "I did a quick search on...

AlmostGreenGuy:

"I did a quick search on Craigslist over the weekend, and fell into last year's dream bike. I picked up an old steel frame Diamondback Topanga for $50.00."

That's almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,078
Posted By Chilidawg

Bianchigirl, If I was near you, I'd be there with...

Bianchigirl, If I was near you, I'd be there with bike, camera, and lots of notepads.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,264
Posted By Chilidawg

"I can't believe that old fart passed us on that ...

"I can't believe that old fart passed us on that POS crap bike". "I wouldn't feel so bad about it if it was a real bike".

Congratulations! I would've been laughin' my @$$ off at that. Good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,078
Posted By Chilidawg

I know comparatively little about bicycle...

I know comparatively little about bicycle mechanics in particular, but as a former auto mechanic and a current electronics tech, I feel confident in saying that buying a good torque wrench (0 to 30...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-15-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By Chilidawg

Roody: Was in Lansing/East Lansing...

Roody:



Was in Lansing/East Lansing this weekend for the Great Lakes Folk Festival, and was quite pleased to see how bike-friendly East Lansing is, (with the exception of Grand River Ave.)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,110
Posted By Chilidawg

Ever had one of those deer jump in front of you...

Ever had one of those deer jump in front of you on a ride? It's happened to me before..... I've also seen red fox, and sandhill cranes, hawks, bunnies, etc. Have yet to see a wolf, but bears are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By Chilidawg

"dawg, that might be a mountain bike, but feel...

"dawg, that might be a mountain bike, but feel free to hang out. Hybrid riding is a state of mind. "

8-) Who knows what it'll be when I get done with it? Mostly streetable tires, may change the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-10, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By Chilidawg

http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll151/KentB_pho...

http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll151/KentB_photos/latest%20acquisition/?action=view&current=jollygreengiant.jpg

Here's a link to what I hope will be a serviceable hybrid for me. While it does...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,665
Posted By Chilidawg

I'm so slow that when I haul @$$ i have to make...

I'm so slow that when I haul @$$ i have to make two trips
Forum: Great Lakes
08-03-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Chilidawg

Many thanks to all of you for your suggestions. ...

Many thanks to all of you for your suggestions. We'll see if the ol' fat guy can actually handle it next year.

Actually, Jim, that's not too far from the family reunion, but I'll keep it under...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-02-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Chilidawg

Route from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron?

Hi, folks

I've already tried the search function with unsatisfactory results, so I'll throw the question out there.

I'm thinking of a solo ride from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron across...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,783
Posted By Chilidawg

Apologies for hijacking the thread, but it's...

Apologies for hijacking the thread, but it's still the single funniest TV episode I've ever seen. Thanks!!!
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