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Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,286
Posted By One Way Rider

To me, eliminating a tool of situational...

To me, eliminating a tool of situational awareness due to "looks" is the ultimate FRED move.

Function is everything, and being effortlessly aware of my surroundings will always trump what some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By One Way Rider

Keep looking.:thumb: One of my best friends...

Keep looking.:thumb:

One of my best friends works in a big shop and people bring these bikesdirect bikes in almost daily. Nothing special, just a cheap bike with so-so parts...no fitting, poor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By One Way Rider

Carbon tubular....what the heck!

Being the grizzled old racer, I have mounted and dismounted hundreds of tubies in my days. Even with carbon rims.... In the early days of (very expensive) carbon rims, the rims you could find were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,678
Posted By One Way Rider

They sure did.....but......axle spacing at the...

They sure did.....but......axle spacing at the time was mostly 120 or maybe 126, and most decent hubs had chromoly axles, which means that not only were axles shorter, they were also stronger. Now we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,678
Posted By One Way Rider

At 250lbs, you need strong wheels. You won't find...

At 250lbs, you need strong wheels. You won't find them on a 2.0. The cassette wheels allows for better support of the axle so it won't bend. It looks like, from the website description that the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

It's OK. I don't think there's anyone who's read...

It's OK. I don't think there's anyone who's read this thread that, regardless of your protestations to the contrary, could possibly get the idea that WR never expected a new frame, even if he told...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

129670 Awwwww......isn't that dear? You're...

129670

Awwwww......isn't that dear? You're stalling. It's so......

http://www.cutebabypictures.org/d/232-2/Cute+big+eyed+baby+toddler+girl+seems+to+be+pouting.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

C'mon....you can do it. We all know it.....it's...

C'mon....you can do it. We all know it.....it's OK.....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Just admit it! He expected a new frame!

Just admit it! He expected a new frame!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Semantics! You sound like Donald Rumsfeld! He...

Semantics! You sound like Donald Rumsfeld! He asked, but didn't expect, but secretly expected to not have to ask? What?

You are straining credulity at this point.

Answer this: If he had no...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Sorry Diablo, been away for the weekend, but I...

Sorry Diablo, been away for the weekend, but I think I will call you on this one, especially since you made unkind statements about my intelligence:



You say he didn't. He says he did. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

If that is true, I believe he could've avoided a...

If that is true, I believe he could've avoided a great deal of controversy by stating publicly in his first post what you claim he stated to you in private. Don't you agree?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Are you trying to say that WR didn't contact Trek...

Are you trying to say that WR didn't contact Trek with the expectation of receiving a new frame under warranty due to a defect?



Really? He doesn't want a new frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

What's so stupid about being right? ;) ...

What's so stupid about being right? ;)



You think they don't have any idea how or why this defect occured? You think all those frames they test to destruction are just for fun? Defects are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

All in the spirit of fun.... This poses an...

All in the spirit of fun....

This poses an interesting question! If you found out that vocal, anti-religion athiests were getting into the same heaven as you have been promised, but you were...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Allow me. When you buy new, you get a lifetime...

Allow me. When you buy new, you get a lifetime warranty against defects. If you crash it, there's a crash replacement discount.

That's the part of the equation people here aren't seeing- WR...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Maybe waterrockets should phone the White House....

Maybe waterrockets should phone the White House. They're still bailing out people who don't deserve it.:mad: Or does WR believe he's "too big to fail"?:p



Or rather, and more likely: you just...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

This is on behalf of Grumpy McTrumpy and all the...

This is on behalf of Grumpy McTrumpy and all the other little obtuse pieces of flotsam that still insist on being irrational:

Warranty=defects fixed for free! Yaay!:love: To get one, you gotta be...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Shipping damage produces different damage from...

Shipping damage produces different damage from internal problems.



You trying to say the frame was soooo strong that it took a year of pounding in a compromised state by a guy who puts out...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Yes. Want protection against defects? Buy a bike...

Yes. Want protection against defects? Buy a bike with a warranty!



Sure! And if he'd had a valid warranty, he'd be getting a brand new one for free!



It's more a case of "I got no...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

El Diablo Rojo: I just noticed your post...

El Diablo Rojo:

I just noticed your post about how Cypress had noticed the cracks literally within hours after the transaction. The frame was clearly broken while still in your, that is to say,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Na nah ne boo hoo to you too.:D ...

Na nah ne boo hoo to you too.:D



This one? (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?193308-Road-bike-companies-and-customer-service&highlight=) A company like Look gives you a new frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Or Costco or Walmart! :eek:

Or Costco or Walmart! :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

As you wish. WR has no standing....

As you wish.



WR has no standing. Just because he bought a used Trek doesn't mean he's Trek's customer, nor with his avowed penchant for frugality ever likely to be.



A gift. Or maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Maybe looking it this way: One of the...

Maybe looking it this way:

One of the reasons the retail channel costs more is because it factors in the costs and overhead associated with inevitable warranty claims due to the fact that no...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,909
Posted By One Way Rider

Or maybe they just realized people were no longer...

Or maybe they just realized people were no longer willing to spend $3000+ on bikes made of aluminum. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,812
Posted By One Way Rider

Too bad you bought that one used from another...

Too bad you bought that one used from another racer with no warranty. I'm sure Trek would have given you a new one otherwise. :thumb: Besides, they use a completely different BB interface now,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

No warranty. He bought it used from another racer.

No warranty. He bought it used from another racer.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Maybe. But you still haven't figured out what "no...

Maybe. But you still haven't figured out what "no warranty" means.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Which is precisely why warranties exist, except...

Which is precisely why warranties exist, except you opted out of coverage when you bought it used! Period.



So quit acting like someone owes you something!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

So if a weaker part of the frame had failed,...

So if a weaker part of the frame had failed, you'd be OK with all this?

You made a choice to buy a bike you knew had no warranty. You have made statements to suggest this was a huge problem...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

The only message I've gotten from you here is...

The only message I've gotten from you here is that your feelings are hurt because you had a little bad luck. That you rolled the used bike dice and lost. That's all. You certainly haven't proven Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

I would be surprised if the rep hadn't actually...

I would be surprised if the rep hadn't actually seen more of it, but that still doesn't an epidemic make. I certainly can't find any other evidence that this was a big problem....



This isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

Of course not. Recalls are issued for safety...

Of course not. Recalls are issued for safety issues. No one has posted a single shred of evidence that there was/is an epidemic of these Trek BB failures. I read the link-BW is right.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

I have a little experience in court. This...

I have a little experience in court.

This idea is a total and complete waste of time. Small claims generally won't hear a case involving product design. If he was original purchaser, and Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,990
Posted By One Way Rider

I have a Trek carbon that had some finish issues...

I have a Trek carbon that had some finish issues after two years. I read my warranty before I bought the bike and understood that there really is no warranty per se on paint on Trek's carbon bikes....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,465
Posted By One Way Rider

But you can't get your bike serviced online! ...

But you can't get your bike serviced online!

Most bike shops do not exist to serve the type of gear happy, mech savvy types in the road forum. Believe it or not, lots of cyclists don't have/make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,198
Posted By One Way Rider

Running around with the B tension screw in will...

Running around with the B tension screw in will make the shifting, especially in the smaller cogs very sloppy and imprecise because now the chain gap (distance from bottom of cog to top of pulley) is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,392
Posted By One Way Rider

Perfect for club rides and record attempts. Not...

Perfect for club rides and record attempts. Not much else.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,163
Posted By One Way Rider

^^^^Yes...

^^^^Yes (http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/waterbottles.html).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,163
Posted By One Way Rider

I am not a camel. I prefer to let the bike carry...

I am not a camel. I prefer to let the bike carry the load. And sucking on a tube, well.....sucks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,439
Posted By One Way Rider

Whaah.....? Are you kidding? If it resonates...

Whaah.....? Are you kidding? If it resonates poorly, explain this (http://www.luisandclark.com/violin.php)!

Carbon stays might help a really badly designed AL bike, but really they make the frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 33,594
Posted By One Way Rider

The nice deal on a bike aside, you do realize...

The nice deal on a bike aside, you do realize that even though you weren't charged tax, you still owe it?



Just sayin.....if you don't claim it on your taxes, you're cheating!

Nice bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,597
Posted By One Way Rider

Funny......and unlikely. They're cheap because...

Funny......and unlikely. They're cheap because all they do is move stuff. Actually supporting cycling takes a lot more effort......and money.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,989
Posted By One Way Rider

No it isn't! Well put.

No it isn't!



Well put.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,683
Posted By One Way Rider

^^^ Get a clue. Your gripe is with Campy, not the...

^^^ Get a clue. Your gripe is with Campy, not the shop. Eating warranties is not what they are business for. Campy should have "eaten" it. They wouldn't have even felt it. After all, the shop is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,385
Posted By One Way Rider

Don't even think about it! These days you're...

Don't even think about it! These days you're likely to end up being tagged as a "sex offender" and have your name put on all kinds of lists you don't want to be on. All for showing your butt.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,797
Posted By One Way Rider

Means nothing. The package comes. It has your...

Means nothing. The package comes. It has your stuff. Yeay. It all looks good. Yeay. You post positive feedback. Six weeks goes by and you aren't happy with the bike or the service or whatever. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 13,410
Posted By One Way Rider

My gosh......If I were ever to considering buying...

My gosh......If I were ever to considering buying from bikesdirect, the fact that Mike, the face of bikesdirect has such a condescending attitude would turn me off in a heartbeat.



Mike, you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,325
Posted By One Way Rider

That's OK because I can guarantee you as hot as...

That's OK because I can guarantee you as hot as you find your wife to be (and that's great!) someone will think she's "homely". Or a dog. Or a buttaface. That's life. Everyone has different ideas of...
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