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Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-13, 03:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,952
Posted By LDB

Ah, but you forget there is no such thing. It...

Ah, but you forget there is no such thing. It failed to meet the requirements of the agenda and was dismissed in favor of global climate change since that's what it does naturally. Bicycles may have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By LDB

I raised the bar about 2 inches and that made a...

I raised the bar about 2 inches and that made a huge difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By LDB

It's on the Crossroads. I ride with my hands out...

It's on the Crossroads. I ride with my hands out near the ends so my palms are partially on the ergo part of the grip, so that a larger area of my hand is supported on the grip. I'm a tortoise rider...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By LDB

Excellent. Thank you! Twice. Oh, and one...

Excellent. Thank you! Twice. Oh, and one phhhttttt. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By LDB

numb hands

I plan to raise my bars an inch or two to see if that helps. As is my hands go numb after a mile or two. Anyway, other than raising the stem what other things are good for eliminating numb hands?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By LDB

building a Brompton

Is there a website somewhere that lets you build and rebuild Bromptons, selecting different options as you go and then see what the final price would be?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By LDB

Just ordered one each of Mieser dial type gauges...

Just ordered one each of Mieser dial type gauges so in a few days we'll know what we know.
Forum: Touring
04-09-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,153
Posted By LDB

I'd carry more than $5, about 2 days worth...

I'd carry more than $5, about 2 days worth whatever I thought that would be, just in case I found myself somewhere that was cash only or card processing system was down or whatever. I'd find 3 or 4...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-08-13, 11:25 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,952
Posted By LDB

If it is true the cyclists were riding 6 abreast...

If it is true the cyclists were riding 6 abreast taking 2 lanes and blocking traffic and if they refused to allow traffic to pass and if they made hand gestures at me I'd probably have to call 911 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By LDB

At the risk of sounding cliche, they just don't...

At the risk of sounding cliche, they just don't make them like that any more. I've got a '70's Raleigh that is so much nicer than anything selling today, just like yours. Congrats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By LDB

My tires are 700x45 so not skinny by any means...

My tires are 700x45 so not skinny by any means but not super wide like some I've seen. My gauge is a supposedly good gauge from the HD dealer. The highest marking is 60 and the tire reads past the 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By LDB

Riding on a flat tire

Ok, not really flat. I've got a Specialized Crossroads Sport with 700x45 tires. The sidewall says 55-80 psi. I pumped the tires up to about 75psi based on the gauge of a floor pump. My gauge is from...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,412
Posted By LDB

How high is up?

How high is up?
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Posted By LDB

Does it expire? If not, I'd go along with save it...

Does it expire? If not, I'd go along with save it until a true need presents itself rather than use it just to use it. That pretty much guarantees Murphy will do something to your bike or your...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-01-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,213
Posted By LDB

Shame on those who don't give decent tips whether...

Shame on those who don't give decent tips whether to the pizza delivery person or the waitstaff in a restaurant.

Yes, in some situations bike delivery would be faster/better. I was going on my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-13, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,307
Posted By LDB

Good old algebra. I thought there might be some...

Good old algebra. I thought there might be some other subtle meaning as well.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-31-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,213
Posted By LDB

In this case I think I'd rather have my pizza...

In this case I think I'd rather have my pizza delivered by a guy in a car in 5 minutes not exposed to sub-freezing temps rather than in 15 minutes by a guy on a bike. I know those carriers are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By LDB

I hope it's ok to jump in here. It's a long way...

I hope it's ok to jump in here. It's a long way from DE but on the S/SE side of Houston is a suburb named Webster. Webster Bicycles has been there for half of forever. It's a great shop with very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,307
Posted By LDB

What does n+1 mean?

What does n+1 mean?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,736
Posted By LDB

I have a friend I talk to on the phone during my...

I have a friend I talk to on the phone during my ride. I can get one or maybe two more laps around my half mile riding circuit when I'm talking compared to when I'm not. I'm definitely working on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,058
Posted By LDB

A bike is worth the original purchase price to...

A bike is worth the original purchase price to the original owner for as long as they choose to keep it. Of course it is not worth that should they want to sell it but for them, other than perhaps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,733
Posted By LDB

That looks like a nice solid bike that will be...

That looks like a nice solid bike that will be really nice when you are finished with it. What is OA?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

The only number I can find on the hub appears to...

The only number I can find on the hub appears to be 60. Here's the two sides of the rear dropouts too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,520,265
Posted By LDB

Couple more shots I took.

Couple more shots I took.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-13, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By LDB

Good looking bike. No clue if it's real or not...

Good looking bike. No clue if it's real or not but if it's a Paramount that seems like a low price. Good luck with your decision.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

I'm afraid my eyesight isn't good enough to make...

I'm afraid my eyesight isn't good enough to make out what's on the hub. I hadn't thought about it but maybe if I turn the bike upside down it will be a better angle where I can read it. I was born in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

Here's a few more photos. The downtube is bad...

Here's a few more photos. The downtube is bad because my dad mounted a footrest there and a seat on the top tube for me when I was really small.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,036
Posted By LDB

Usually the smartest idea in the long run, if...

Usually the smartest idea in the long run, if it's financially possible at the time.
Forum: Touring
03-26-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,454
Posted By LDB

+1 for the Voyager also but I like the older...

+1 for the Voyager also but I like the older bikes and reviving anything possible for that matter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,066
Posted By LDB

Great taste in bikes. :thumb:

Great taste in bikes. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,624
Posted By LDB

Well, the point was, and is, not what are the...

Well, the point was, and is, not what are the cheapest tools but what are the brands of bicycle tools in addition to Park Tools.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,720
Posted By LDB

A few days ago I went to my LBS. A block before...

A few days ago I went to my LBS. A block before getting there I saw a person on a bike and on the handlebar sat a bird that I think was blue, red and yellow and about 2 feet from top of head to tip...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,815
Posted By LDB

Why Walmart? Because they have large numbers of...

Why Walmart? Because they have large numbers of customers who will put ridiculously large wheels/tires on their vehicles?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,520,265
Posted By LDB

I'll be adding a few more photos in a day or two....

I'll be adding a few more photos in a day or two. For now I only have this one photo. This was my dad's bike and now mine. It's (I believe) a late 50's Hercules 3 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,124
Posted By LDB

1974 International

1974 International
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,740
Posted By LDB

Slaying the Badger

Slaying the Badger
Forum: Living Car Free
03-20-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,388
Posted By LDB

Which we would that be?

Which we would that be?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,624
Posted By LDB

Very good points and if this were a shop...

Very good points and if this were a shop situation with other people's bikes I'd totally agree. This is just an inquiry for personal use. Having connections on the automotive side I know that besides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 06:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

The headbadge is nice. The seattube graphics have...

The headbadge is nice. The seattube graphics have been damaged quite a bit. I meant to look at the hub before I left it but didn't. I will take a few more pics when I get it back. I'm going to call...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-20-13, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,388
Posted By LDB

Or we could do away with the entitlement...

Or we could do away with the entitlement mentality. We could consider everyone equal and no one entitled to preferential treatment over anyone else. We could completely do away with the IRS and go to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 01:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,624
Posted By LDB

Park Tools or who else?

I know Park Tools has a well known name and well deserved reputation for bicycle tools. Are there other companies with equally good tools or does Park pretty much have that business to themselves? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,938
Posted By LDB

That's the key to most all crime. Provided there...

That's the key to most all crime. Provided there is absolute, irrefutable proof, penalties for many if not most crimes should be far more severe than they currently are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

Here's a photo as I dropped it off at the LBS to...

Here's a photo as I dropped it off at the LBS to have it gone through. They said it originally would have had gumwall tires so they're going to put a set of those on it to make it look more original.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-13, 04:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,874
Posted By LDB

I resemble that remark and have the same plan, a...

I resemble that remark and have the same plan, a few things here and there and leave the rest to the pros. Congrats on the new ride. Now.... WHERE ARE THE PICS? :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-13, 04:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,691
Posted By LDB

Daughters are the best invention in the history...

Daughters are the best invention in the history of the world. Congrats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 02:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,555
Posted By LDB

I had a Continental in the 70's. I really liked...

I had a Continental in the 70's. I really liked that bike and wish I had it back. Someone stole it and I don't remember now what I replaced it with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

I'm taking it to my LBS tomorrow to get checked...

I'm taking it to my LBS tomorrow to get checked out. When I get it back home I'll take a photo or two. It is somewhat similar in style to the second photo although not nearly as nice. My dad's widow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,678
Posted By LDB

Hercules 3 speed 195x

I just picked up my dad's old bike today. It's a Hercules 3 speed from the 1950's. Anyone have one? Anything special to know about them? Any good info sources on them?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,703
Posted By LDB

My dad worked for one of those two can companies...

My dad worked for one of those two can companies in K.C. Mo. but I don't remember which one it was.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-18-13, 12:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,140
Posted By LDB

You really shouldn't post someone's license plate...

You really shouldn't post someone's license plate online. You really should have masked the license number to be unreadable. If you can't do that you really should delete the photo.
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