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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,770
Posted By spyro1123

rotate your heel away from the bike so you don't...

rotate your heel away from the bike so you don't clip the crank, wheel or anything else.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,162
Posted By spyro1123

140629not exactly my fave but some people like...

140629not exactly my fave but some people like them
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,256
Posted By spyro1123

evil road gnomes?

evil road gnomes?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,639
Posted By spyro1123

+1 BTW that train crossing is on several of the...

+1 BTW that train crossing is on several of the local group rides in my area.... I am glad they weren't between the train and car.
Forum: Recumbent
03-05-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,292
Posted By spyro1123

This post is why! I don't have any problem...

This post is why!

I don't have any problem with bents, in fact they appeal to my wacky gadgety side.
But come on when the guy shows up with a tie dyed body sock that snaps onto the fairing of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-10, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 50,778
Posted By spyro1123

fixed seriously I don't care, wear or don't...

fixed

seriously I don't care, wear or don't wear. I won't tell you what do do, don't tell me what to do.
My righteous belief in helmets will save me. (tongue firmly in cheek)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 50,778
Posted By spyro1123

you say things like this, but then belittle...

you say things like this, but then belittle people who say that they wear helmets... talking about how they should wear it 24/7 because they are more likely to fall and get a head injury off their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-10, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 50,778
Posted By spyro1123

Ya know the number of deaths caused by car...

Ya know the number of deaths caused by car accidents hasn't dropped in proportion to seatbelt usage so i think we should only wear them in the shower

Tell you what, I won't give you any crap for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,368
Posted By spyro1123

I swerved to avoid a cyclist coming out of a...

I swerved to avoid a cyclist coming out of a blind alley and clipped my mirror on a lamp pole. I was mad because i came so close to hitting her more than the mirror... it wasn't much of an accident,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,893
Posted By spyro1123

Socialist!! ;)

Socialist!! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,273
Posted By spyro1123

I don't have one... cant swim well.... But I...

I don't have one... cant swim well.... But I think for those that have done one the iron man logo is pretty cool.
Forum: Commuting
02-19-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,320
Posted By spyro1123

Relax, i promise cars smell fear, so stay calm...

Relax, i promise cars smell fear, so stay calm and predictable and you willb e fine
Forum: Touring
02-19-10, 12:44 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 13,594
Posted By spyro1123

Mostly coasting downhill fast... until you have...

Mostly coasting downhill fast... until you have to pedal. FWIW my fastest speed on a bike was on a loaded tourer in Belgium

Seriously there is no proof that helmets work, or don't work, there are...
Forum: Touring
02-19-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 13,594
Posted By spyro1123

Wow... just wow Nothing I say is going to...

Wow... just wow

Nothing I say is going to change your mind, so why bother? I will however say that site is right up there with the climate change skeptics for psudo science.
I agree that there...
Forum: Touring
02-18-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,139
Posted By spyro1123

Just so you know why the bike shop said that it...

Just so you know why the bike shop said that it wouldn't work, it was spec'd with a mountain rear der last year, and there were shifting problems... Still not sure why... but bottom line was every...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,968
Posted By spyro1123

Put me in the nonsensical, reactionary,...

Put me in the nonsensical, reactionary, curmudgeonly, idiot who would forget to charge it even with plenty of warning, hope it doesn't become the standard group.

If you or the pro's want to use it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By spyro1123

You KNOW that sport must usually involve beer.......

You KNOW that sport must usually involve beer.... or more.
Forum: Touring
02-17-10, 12:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By spyro1123

The short answer is yes... it is overkill 36...

The short answer is yes... it is overkill 36 spokes with a beefy hub and rim should be fine.
Forum: Commuting
02-16-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,922
Posted By spyro1123

Just keep ranting about them online and...

Just keep ranting about them online and eventually it wont be a problem b/c they will fire you.

So... do they compensate you for the miles you drive in the car they are requiring you to have?
Forum: Touring
02-16-10, 01:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,883
Posted By spyro1123

We don't, we have had all the caring about...

We don't, we have had all the caring about returns beaten out of us by people returning things that 1. Sat in the closet for 15 years until they dry rotted 2. Look like they were dragged behind a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-10, 12:27 AM
Replies: 59,818
Views: 3,027,476
Posted By spyro1123

So thats what that is! I am new to this whole...

So thats what that is! I am new to this whole losing weight thing.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-10, 11:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,155
Posted By spyro1123

Wow... that is all i can say

Wow... that is all i can say
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 10:45 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,565
Posted By spyro1123

Thats b/c you live in Seattle, not somewhere...

Thats b/c you live in Seattle, not somewhere where they actually do occasionally take popshots at cyclists. http://boingboing.net/2009/07/27/firefighter-allegedl.html

Personally i had a guy pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 6,479
Posted By spyro1123

I have forgotten my pants on my commute to work,...

I have forgotten my pants on my commute to work, fortunately I work somewhere where i can buy pants
Forum: Commuting
02-15-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,155
Posted By spyro1123

I don't think so, If i slam on my brakes b/c I...

I don't think so, If i slam on my brakes b/c I see a body in the road and someone hits me, but it later turns out the body was just a pile of clothes that I could have run over am I at fault?

I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 04:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,886
Posted By spyro1123

get a MTB, go downhill on said bike, suddenly the...

get a MTB, go downhill on said bike, suddenly the road will seem like a very easy descent. You mean that there aren't 3 foot drops to deal with? The road is a mostly uniform surface? SWEET!!

I...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,155
Posted By spyro1123

Woman who stopped was reacting to what she...

Woman who stopped was reacting to what she perceived as an emergency, truck following was going faster than the driving conditions allowed. Law breaking makes me mad too but blame the correct person.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-10, 03:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,155
Posted By spyro1123

Well if you aren't there to defend yourself you...

Well if you aren't there to defend yourself you can be sure they will. Also you better hope no one can identify you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 02:59 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,565
Posted By spyro1123

Oh, and lets just add that if the driver felt...

Oh, and lets just add that if the driver felt physically threatened it could be seen as assault.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,565
Posted By spyro1123

+1 for legal or not you need to be ready for the...

+1 for legal or not you need to be ready for the person to react as if you slapped them. People get CRAZY about their cars.... Kind of like BFers about bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,081
Posted By spyro1123

And you wear your bibs and jersey to get those...

And you wear your bibs and jersey to get those tan lines.
Forum: Touring
02-13-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By spyro1123

The Randonee is by far my favorite bike in the...

The Randonee is by far my favorite bike in the Novara lineup this year. The 2010 color scheme is pretty sweet too, nice dark blue. I think it is one of the best deals on touring bikes out there. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,236
Posted By spyro1123

Now that is tempting....

Now that is tempting....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By spyro1123

Every few weeks take a look at your brake pads,...

Every few weeks take a look at your brake pads, use something sharp to dig out any flecks of metal you see in them. Cleaning off your rims with a scotchbrite pad isn't a bad idea once in a while. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 11:57 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,318
Posted By spyro1123

You have glove tan lines...

You have glove tan lines...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-10, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By spyro1123

an old tire a handful of machine screws and a lot...

an old tire a handful of machine screws and a lot of duct tape... make your own studded tires
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,877
Posted By spyro1123

well then, i have to say none, i have a perfect...

well then, i have to say none, i have a perfect record
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,877
Posted By spyro1123

cheap bike shorts... need i say more?

cheap bike shorts... need i say more?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,647
Posted By spyro1123

I was on a century ride when i was informed that...

I was on a century ride when i was informed that i had a hole in my shorts, I felt bad when i was pulling more and more later in the ride.

it turned out to be a smallish hole on the back of my...
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