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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,352
Posted By northtexasbiker

Are you a hall monitor?

Are you a hall monitor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,553
Posted By northtexasbiker

I'd just stick to single speed and coaster brakes...

I'd just stick to single speed and coaster brakes for my twin 7 year olds. Unless your daughter has already shown an interest in the kind of riding that would require gearing? For my kids it would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-18, 08:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,559
Posted By northtexasbiker

Sounds like Walmart bikes are keeping a lot of...

Sounds like Walmart bikes are keeping a lot of LBSs afloat with repair revenues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 45,994
Posted By northtexasbiker

I'm not even sure what you are arguing, but I...

I'm not even sure what you are arguing, but I guess I agree with you. Most rules are based on assumptions good or bad. That's generally how the world operates. Plenty of businesses cater to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-18, 10:31 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 45,994
Posted By northtexasbiker

That's likely the driving factor for the rule...

That's likely the driving factor for the rule today. Especially considering the technology at play and drive thru ordering being often outsourced. The person taking your order may not even be in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-18, 09:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,732
Posted By northtexasbiker

It doesn't even give you the right to say what...

It doesn't even give you the right to say what you want without governmental recourse. There are lots of things someone could say that is going to get them sideways with the government.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-18, 09:11 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 45,994
Posted By northtexasbiker

It's been standard operating procedure for a lot...

It's been standard operating procedure for a lot of drive thru for a long time. Cars and pedestrians in the same space is not a safe mix especially considering you are likely talking about at night...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 45,994
Posted By northtexasbiker

I'm a Whataburger man myself.

I'm a Whataburger man myself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,479
Posted By northtexasbiker

People are the worst

People are the worst
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,566
Posted By northtexasbiker

I would only buy shoes online if the return...

I would only buy shoes online if the return policy was in my favor. You are an a hole if you go to the shop to try them on for correct sizing of your online purchase.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,293
Posted By northtexasbiker

There is no shortage of skunks in Texas.

There is no shortage of skunks in Texas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,515
Posted By northtexasbiker

As long as you hang some truck nuts on it, nobody...

As long as you hang some truck nuts on it, nobody will know the difference
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,889
Posted By northtexasbiker

It's basically the same thing.

It's basically the same thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,210
Posted By northtexasbiker

It's like you've discovered 7 minute abs and...

It's like you've discovered 7 minute abs and everyone else is still using 8 minute abs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-18, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,485
Posted By northtexasbiker

You don't need a new bike unless you like...

You don't need a new bike unless you like spending money, but road friendly tires may be something you would want even if you were in biking shape. Especially if you are 70-80% on road vs 20-30 off...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,485
Posted By northtexasbiker

Unless you stayed in shape via other means you've...

Unless you stayed in shape via other means you've absolutely have lost fitness, and even then you've lost biking fitness. The tires aren't the only thing making it difficult if that's your question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,706
Posted By northtexasbiker

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,873
Posted By northtexasbiker

You aren't doing anything that takes a serious...

You aren't doing anything that takes a serious bike, I'd only be wary of the baby seat and how that affects balance with your relatively inexperienced riding level, but that would be the case...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,991
Posted By northtexasbiker

I thought fluid trainers were pretty quiet?

I thought fluid trainers were pretty quiet?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By northtexasbiker

Not that I am much more advanced than a newbie,...

Not that I am much more advanced than a newbie, but I was in your exact shoes at one point. Just go to a few of the shops in your area and figure out which one seems like the best, and tell them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By northtexasbiker

Does an LBS have any more liability than walmart...

Does an LBS have any more liability than walmart as far as crashes and what's considered "normal" bike risk. Just curious, as there was a thread not to long ago about a similar situation involving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,873
Posted By northtexasbiker

Yeah but you don't need a LBS bike to ride around...

Yeah but you don't need a LBS bike to ride around your block and decorate your garage. Poster needs to chime in with what she plans on doing before anybody can offer useful advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,929
Posted By northtexasbiker

Not against it just haven't learned my lesson yet...

Not against it just haven't learned my lesson yet I guess. I am still a relative newbie to cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-18, 07:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,873
Posted By northtexasbiker

Just ride it.

Just ride it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,929
Posted By northtexasbiker

Short of crashing, what kind of things happen on...

Short of crashing, what kind of things happen on a road ride where a multi tool comes in handy? Is it just a better to have it and not need it attitude, or is it like getting flats and it's just a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,929
Posted By northtexasbiker

I don't even carry a multi tool. Just a spare...

I don't even carry a multi tool. Just a spare tube, levers, patch kit, and a cellphone. I figure beyond a flat someone doesn't want me riding that day.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,137
Posted By northtexasbiker

BMI is a broad stroke tool to easily generalize...

BMI is a broad stroke tool to easily generalize populations health. It's not BS, it was never intended to be very useful at the individual level.


A pool of people with a BMI reading obese is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,257
Posted By northtexasbiker

Outside of crashing what causes a wheel to come...

Outside of crashing what causes a wheel to come out of true? I haven't had any issues, so I wasn't sure if a truing stand is something worth investing in, or just one of the things that's feasible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,821
Posted By northtexasbiker

Yeah but having a bad relationship with a LBS...

Yeah but having a bad relationship with a LBS will easily cost him much more. Better to just keep the bike and relationship with LBS intact. In fact buy another bike from them to cement that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,397
Posted By northtexasbiker

I would say Dallas is overrun. Although...

I would say Dallas is overrun. Although supposedly changes are coming. Humans are going to human though. I don't know how you charge for irresponsibility as nothing is stopping anyone from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,924
Posted By northtexasbiker

Maybe the racier road bikes are sports cars with...

Maybe the racier road bikes are sports cars with the endurance more sedan like.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,821
Posted By northtexasbiker

Next time you buy a new bike from a LBS you...

Next time you buy a new bike from a LBS you should take it to another LBS to double check their work. I think that's a reasonable action as a consumer, and you get to start a relationship with 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 07:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,821
Posted By northtexasbiker

Sounds like the bike shop is in more of a...

Sounds like the bike shop is in more of a situation than he is in. They have no sale and a busted bike.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,124
Posted By northtexasbiker

I feel most people don't do it at all,...

I feel most people don't do it at all, considering so little of the population even exercises and only a percentage of them work their legs. I think what you are referencing is the youtube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 10:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,026
Posted By northtexasbiker

I guess it depends. There is also a good chance...

I guess it depends. There is also a good chance a particular bike shop won't have a clue who you are. This board talks about the LBS as if it's still operating on the same business model as a brick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,970
Posted By northtexasbiker

I guess it depends on where you live. Texas is...

I guess it depends on where you live. Texas is all about the sprawl so riding a bike for functional transportation isn't very easy. So pretty much all of the riding is recreational. With all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 06:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,026
Posted By northtexasbiker

You can expect the same level of service on a non...

You can expect the same level of service on a non in house purchased bike as an in house purchase, but not all LBS's are created equal in their quality. Sounds like you just found a bad shop. Even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By northtexasbiker

Walmart is nothing but elitist snobs.

Walmart is nothing but elitist snobs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,397
Posted By northtexasbiker

60 lbs seems excessive. That goes beyond them...

60 lbs seems excessive. That goes beyond them just making a robust cheap bike. Excessively heavy may cut down on possible tomfoolery with parked bikes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,071
Posted By northtexasbiker

I just have a couple, and keep one in a saddle...

I just have a couple, and keep one in a saddle bag. Order one or two on Amazon as needed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-18, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,088
Posted By northtexasbiker

Not from me, but I am interested to read what you...

Not from me, but I am interested to read what you have in mind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,026
Posted By northtexasbiker

Out of curiosity, when you order a bike online...

Out of curiosity, when you order a bike online how does it come? Is it completely disassembled or are you just attaching the wheels and adjusting the derailleurs?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 09:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,492
Posted By northtexasbiker

What are you even talking about? Go to a...

What are you even talking about? Go to a junkyard and get a bike? Why don't you just run barefoot that doesn't even cost you the time or energy to go to goodwill. Running is cheaper, but that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,026
Posted By northtexasbiker

I don't know guys, a LBS is not just a business,...

I don't know guys, a LBS is not just a business, it's a sacred bond between a man and his bicycle. Maybe ask for forgives or prepare an offering of atonement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,492
Posted By northtexasbiker

The point is a poster used an extreme example of...

The point is a poster used an extreme example of possible hidden cost of running (knee surgery) and as a retort someone used an extreme example of hidden costs of cycling, medical bills. It's great...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,492
Posted By northtexasbiker

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,492
Posted By northtexasbiker

Agree it usually takes a couple of months before...

Agree it usually takes a couple of months before people start clamoring for a new car.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,032
Posted By northtexasbiker

No one here can possibly have enough information...

No one here can possibly have enough information to give you an affirmative or negative on what's going to cause you long term harm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,240
Posted By northtexasbiker

I live in the burbs as well. Too many kids,...

I live in the burbs as well. Too many kids, pedestrians, and dogs on the sidewalk to ride anything over 8mph.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,492
Posted By northtexasbiker

Agree. It's certainly not for everyone, but then...

Agree. It's certainly not for everyone, but then again a lot of people here have no desire to stay within your budget on their bikes either.
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