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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,930
Posted By The Rob

Pixie's got back! :eek:

Pixie's got back! :eek:
Forum: Commuting
03-22-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By The Rob

I could fall down the stairs outside my front...

I could fall down the stairs outside my front door. I could suffer a heart attack at my gym. A simple slip on a concrete floor could be fatal if I'm unlucky. I quit smoking almost two years ago...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-19-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,573
Posted By The Rob

It reads like awkward expositional dialogue meant...

It reads like awkward expositional dialogue meant to be read by other parties. I don't trust the validity of this exchange.
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
07-29-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 4,804
Posted By The Rob

I cycle as I drive. I choose my routes based...

I cycle as I drive. I choose my routes based upon safety and past experiences (and annoyances). Just as I may avoid certain roads in my car, so too do I avoid certain roads while riding my bicycle....
Forum: Commuting
02-10-07, 11:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,640
Posted By The Rob

North Face Hot Shot, older style, black. Very...

North Face Hot Shot, older style, black. Very nice pack with a sternum strap and waist belt. Plenty large but not enough compartments (I'm a chronic organizer :rolleyes: ).
Forum: Commuting
12-23-06, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,100
Posted By The Rob

I'm using two HL-EL500 1-watt LED headlights...

I'm using two HL-EL500 1-watt LED headlights currently, but just won an auction for a Nite Hawk 30-watt dual headlight system. I'll carry one of the LED headlights for a back-up light; the HL-EL500...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-06, 01:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,809
Posted By The Rob

OOPS! Aw Hell...

OOPS! Aw Hell...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-06, 01:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,809
Posted By The Rob

I subscribe to Bicycling, but I do love the idea...

I subscribe to Bicycling, but I do love the idea of joining the League and getting the subscription free. Thanks, JanMM.

I always find something interesting and/or useful in the magazine, and...
Forum: Commuting
12-09-06, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,070
Posted By The Rob

I always tell friends to feel free to honk a...

I always tell friends to feel free to honk a greeting if they like, just please do it after they've passed me on the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,729
Posted By The Rob

Uh-Oh...

Um, Wogsterca...it really was a joke post, man. Back away from the keyboard, shake it out, deep breaths.

:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,347
Posted By The Rob

Holy cr@p!

Holy cr@p!
Forum: Introductions
12-03-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By The Rob

Welcome! Yes, these forums are useful. ...

Welcome!

Yes, these forums are useful. There are no such things as "stupid questions", only redundant ones (*cough*Search The Forums*cough*)

Enjoy!:D
Forum: Commuting
10-29-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,798
Posted By The Rob

You'll get many and varied opinions on this...

You'll get many and varied opinions on this topic, along with at least one exhortation to please use the search function for the info you seek. For a short answer, I have this to offer: Test ride...
Forum: Introductions
09-23-06, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By The Rob

Hi Michelle, and welcome. :)

Hi Michelle, and welcome. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By The Rob

Why not use the pedals you've already got? Buy a...

Why not use the pedals you've already got? Buy a pair of SPD-compatible shoes and enjoy the savings.
Forum: Commuting
09-02-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By The Rob

Excellent! :beer:

Excellent! :beer:
Forum: Commuting
09-01-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,720
Posted By The Rob

Great! :beer:

Great! :beer:
Forum: Commuting
09-01-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By The Rob

Are these SPDs? I have to tighten screws fairly...

Are these SPDs? I have to tighten screws fairly often in my left pedal. Until I finally nailed it down I thought I had a consistent ticking noise that nearly drove me mad and had me convinced I had...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-01-06, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,066
Posted By The Rob

Live in Milwaukie, work in Portland.

Live in Milwaukie, work in Portland.
Forum: Commuting
09-01-06, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,032
Posted By The Rob

Good on ya! The lady was right.

Good on ya! The lady was right.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By The Rob

Hope you heal well and quickly!

Hope you heal well and quickly!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,451
Posted By The Rob

(Followed by more tales of horror and woe) I...

(Followed by more tales of horror and woe)

I don't miss working retail at all.

My favorite: "Yeah that (indicating widget I'm holding in my hand) is good but this (indicating similar widget on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By The Rob

I was going to state "I feel your pain", but a...

I was going to state "I feel your pain", but a second surgery!?...uh, no I don't. That must be really disappointing for you and I hope the second round is successful and your recovery painless.

I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-06, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By The Rob

A few months ago I had a front wheel slip-out...

A few months ago I had a front wheel slip-out when I traversed a wet manhole cover. A little too much lateral motion and a second's inattention cost me a helmet and some very offended joints, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By The Rob

"Land Strider"? 'Splain me, please?

"Land Strider"? 'Splain me, please?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-06, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By The Rob

Serfas Rx+ (with Deep Groove Design!). Very...

Serfas Rx+ (with Deep Groove Design!). Very comfy and for a price that doesn't at all look like you're funding NASA.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By The Rob

Never did I mean to infer that you were dumb. ...

Never did I mean to infer that you were dumb. People don't know things until they know them.

Let the bike shop folk have a crack at it. Not literally, let's hope. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By The Rob

Oofah. Yup. Such truing needed. Hie thee to...

Oofah. Yup. Such truing needed. Hie thee to the LBS!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-06, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By The Rob

The term 'velo' comes from the word 'velocipede',...

The term 'velo' comes from the word 'velocipede', which in turn is a highfalutin term for 'bicycle'. A velo rider is a cyclist.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,605
Posted By The Rob

Isn't that actually a trekking bar? I've been...

Isn't that actually a trekking bar? I've been tempted to look into converting my bike with one.

As to the tape/grip question: I have no idea, but surely your LBS has fielded such a query. I'd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By The Rob

If you already know this, please bear in mind I'm...

If you already know this, please bear in mind I'm taking your "Newbie" title literally. Please do not flame me.

Are you aware that the left pedal is reverse-threaded? This means you'll have to...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-06, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,096
Posted By The Rob

Anyone who steals my bike will have to scrub my...

Anyone who steals my bike will have to scrub my blood off of it afterward, and perhaps his own in equal measure.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 947
Posted By The Rob

Takes me forever too. I'm able to park my bike...

Takes me forever too. I'm able to park my bike indoors at my workplace and so I never carry locks on the commute. However, when on errands where I know I'll be out of sight of it, I take both locks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,263
Posted By The Rob

Thanks, FarHorizon. :)

Thanks, FarHorizon. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-06, 09:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,263
Posted By The Rob

Hello. Please don't flame me. I did not write...

Hello. Please don't flame me. I did not write the following text to be found at:

http://www.execulink.com/~dtierney/wmc/SRAM/chains2.htm#Chain%20Lubing

I want only to ascertain a consensus...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-06, 09:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,806
Posted By The Rob

DoshKel, you readin'? Good stuff here! :D ...

DoshKel, you readin'? Good stuff here! :D Thanks, Roody.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-06, 12:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,806
Posted By The Rob

Damn good. Inspirational in fact. I need to...

Damn good. Inspirational in fact. I need to read stuff like this.





I've had the same thoughts. Coming down with some smoke-related illness after I've quit -- Man, that would tick me off!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,678
Posted By The Rob

"Your Haste Is Your Problem"

"Your Haste Is Your Problem"
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,806
Posted By The Rob

I've been smoke-free since July 1st of this year...

I've been smoke-free since July 1st of this year (well...July 2nd I had one in the afternoon but was disgusted with myself and haven't smoked since). I'm going the cold route, and it do sucketh, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,390
Posted By The Rob

Many (most?) members of the general non-cycling...

Many (most?) members of the general non-cycling public regard bicycles as toys, and the marketplace doesn't really help provide distinctions (price a few bikes at WalMart and other big-box stores and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 09:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By The Rob

Thank you. I can now find peace in the knowledge...

Thank you. I can now find peace in the knowledge that I'm not the only one who has ever done this. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,067
Posted By The Rob

I found it funny, as intended. Note that the...

I found it funny, as intended. Note that the writer does mention aborting hostilities if/when the "prey" exhibits friendly behavior, implying that only the arrogant snob types are actively "hunted".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,331
Posted By The Rob

Nah. 'Cause I don't read those.

Nah. 'Cause I don't read those.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-06, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,331
Posted By The Rob

I was appalled when I saw those ads. I would...

I was appalled when I saw those ads. I would have loved to have seen the boardroom process in choosing this absurd campaign. Either those involved had just been released from the cryogenic chambers...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By The Rob

I'll confess that I've found myself horizontal...

I'll confess that I've found myself horizontal more often than I like exactly because I've had my right pedal in the wrong position and weighted. I never fall to the left. Last week a young lady...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,488
Posted By The Rob

21476 <----Click to enlarge I love this! ...

21476 <----Click to enlarge

I love this! Want to sample the IPA too, but it appears it isn't to be had up here.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 681
Posted By The Rob

Congratulations! :beer: As to the bag...

Congratulations! :beer:

As to the bag question: The Timbuc2 bags look cool, but in the end I think I'd have the same problem; they just don't look all that comfortable to me and I've seen quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 01:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,488
Posted By The Rob

I like Phonak's kit. Very distinctive. CSC's...

I like Phonak's kit. Very distinctive. CSC's are pretty cool too; just something militaristic about the color scheme.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,605
Posted By The Rob

Mary Ann (it's the pig-tails).

Mary Ann (it's the pig-tails).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-06, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By The Rob

Do a search here: ...

Do a search here: http://www.parktool.com/repair/index.asp

Road tires can be difficult to get back on the rims, so be prepared to sweat a bit, and don't let yourself get frustrated. Patience!
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