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Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 23,094
Posted By mwrobe1

Go champion the fair and balanced reporting of...

Go champion the fair and balanced reporting of CNN/NPR/cBS/NY Times/LA Times/etc in the P&R forum.

We're too busy stereotyping all policemen as overpaid, fascist, nazis here.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-08, 11:20 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 23,094
Posted By mwrobe1

Fixed.

Fixed.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,399
Posted By mwrobe1

Yeah...I have to agree with that as well. All...

Yeah...I have to agree with that as well. All this low carb is for sedentary people is BS too. It can (and has been) done. Unless you're pulling a metric per day on your commute and you're doing...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,637
Posted By mwrobe1

Did you or the roadie wave?

Did you or the roadie wave?
Forum: Commuting
04-28-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,848
Posted By mwrobe1

Well...I'll chalk this situation up as,"We all...

Well...I'll chalk this situation up as,"We all have our faults...some of them are just more visible than others."
Forum: Commuting
04-24-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,117
Posted By mwrobe1

Here's the link to the whole article (I think): ...

Here's the link to the whole article (I think):
http://www.cnbc.com/id/24292484/
Forum: Commuting
04-23-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,433
Posted By mwrobe1

Why didn't anyone send me the memo that I could...

Why didn't anyone send me the memo that I could only commute by bike to work for altruistic reasons?

(snicker)

Yeah funny isn't it?, its becoming less economically feasible for folks to own and...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-08, 07:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,843
Posted By mwrobe1

+1 Don't let the adverse actions and...

+1

Don't let the adverse actions and attitudes of others (which you have NO control over) overwhelm you or consume you in trying to somehow change them...it ain't gonna work...and you'll be...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,295,598
Posted By mwrobe1

After a long cold winter, helping my stepson move...

After a long cold winter, helping my stepson move out of the house (a story in itself), a rescheduling of work times, and the newborn baby girl now turning 10 months...I finally had the time and...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-20-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 713
Posted By mwrobe1

Ah...the P&R forum... You will never find a...

Ah...the P&R forum...

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...

:)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-19-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 928
Posted By mwrobe1

Shoot, my most direct route on the way home takes...

Shoot, my most direct route on the way home takes me down a one way street, but going the wrong way for about 1 city block.
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I slow down to jogging pace, use extreme caution and use...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,575
Posted By mwrobe1

Cause those headlines sell more newspapers and...

Cause those headlines sell more newspapers and keep people watching the 10 o'clock news.


Now stop it. Common sense has no place in this thread!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,097
Posted By mwrobe1

What happen?

What happen?
Forum: Commuting
03-12-08, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,193
Posted By mwrobe1

Maybe a couple times a month...I pop a Motrin...

Maybe a couple times a month...I pop a Motrin 800, mostly to dull soreness in my legs.

But seriously...how long has this been going on? (i.e. the standing and walking around for 5 hours + bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,603
Posted By mwrobe1

Does that include going cold turkey from talking...

Does that include going cold turkey from talking in the third person?

I hear that could be very therapeutic.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 12,660
Posted By mwrobe1

Its beyond bickering...it's a pissing contest.

Its beyond bickering...it's a pissing contest.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,456
Posted By mwrobe1

Wow. Under that logic, I supppose when the...

Wow. Under that logic, I supppose when the woman's boyfriend/husband tracks you down and kicks your ***** you will have deserved what you got too eh?

I thought they taught manners in the South.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,745
Posted By mwrobe1

I liked this part especially. Its so true.

I liked this part especially. Its so true.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 990
Posted By mwrobe1

Cmon, admit it...the real reason you thought...

Cmon, admit it...the real reason you thought about changing your triple to a double is because you read on BF that triples were for girls.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,145
Posted By mwrobe1

Priceless.

Priceless.
Forum: Commuting
12-31-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By mwrobe1

I'm sorry about your circumstances. I hope this...

I'm sorry about your circumstances. I hope this move ends up being the right choice for your kids. (looks like it is) Take a little time to take care of yourself through this too.

As for winter,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 58,630
Posted By mwrobe1

Here's my Raleigh, after a today of commuting...

Here's my Raleigh, after a today of commuting service. I think its a 63cm. I'm 6'6" :)

http://home.comcast.net/~mnkwrobes/RaleighRecentWeb.jpg
Forum: Commuting
12-27-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,557
Posted By mwrobe1

With all the stops/slowdowns/and some difficult...

With all the stops/slowdowns/and some difficult areas I have to navigate thru, I average 14-15mph whether I drive and bike the rest of the way (18 mile RT) or go the whole way (36 mile RT).

My...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,045
Posted By mwrobe1

You're right...I never heard a "Pardon?" or...

You're right...I never heard a "Pardon?" or "aboot" much less a "yah hey?" from either of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-07, 09:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,045
Posted By mwrobe1

Why do you hate optimism?

Why do you hate optimism?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,857
Posted By mwrobe1

Just get a seat bag: ...

Just get a seat bag:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2310

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=CATEGORY_VIEW&CATEGORY.ID=412&MODE=&BRAND.ID=
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 01:53 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,702
Posted By mwrobe1

Discuss. X is Fred/ish/olicious. ...

Discuss.

X is Fred/ish/olicious.

Lance-wannabe.

X is for Wussy.

You're a _______ if you ride with an Ipod.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,045
Posted By mwrobe1

Well, thats not exactly Walmart's fault. Perhaps...

Well, thats not exactly Walmart's fault. Perhaps if the tax structure for American businesses were a little more "pro-business" and regulations (you know...the things that created HMO's) that have...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,659
Posted By mwrobe1

1) Make no eye contact with potential threats....

1) Make no eye contact with potential threats. (but, by all means...keep your eyes on the road at all times)

2) Keep moving.

3) Don't make yourself a potential target through wearing flashy...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-07, 08:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,465
Posted By mwrobe1

Congrats on your first commute. I'm longing...

Congrats on your first commute.

I'm longing for the days of being able to wear only shorts and a jersey already.

Consider yourself lucky. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-07, 10:27 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,787
Posted By mwrobe1

A custom Waterford...all Campy. :)

A custom Waterford...all Campy. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-07, 07:55 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

Nonsense? ...

Nonsense?

http://luxton.blogware.com/0706/seriosekitten.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By mwrobe1

Monarch Grande?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/484827365.html

At $60 and a steel frame that would fit me...I'm thinking it would be good as a spare steed. I can't find any additional information on it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-07, 03:15 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

We should high five later. :)

We should high five later. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

That gif totally rocks.

That gif totally rocks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

I think the main point of the original post is: ...

I think the main point of the original post is:

Everything is boring except fighting the establishment. To hell with the excesses of absolutism and conformism...fight the power of tyranny!
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

EMO?

EMO?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,608
Posted By mwrobe1

http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/images/21/thorazin...

http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/images/21/thorazine.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-16-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,700
Posted By mwrobe1

FYI...since I got 27" wheels on my ride, my...

FYI...since I got 27" wheels on my ride, my selection was pretty limited.

I have over 2k miles on Forté GT2 Kevlars, they come in 27x1 1/4. For $10 a piece, I'm pretty happy with them.

YMMV.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,660
Posted By mwrobe1

Well, I procreated twice since starting cycling....

Well, I procreated twice since starting cycling. I have the opposite problem. :)

58718 58719

I'm 33 and been married 11 years if that matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By mwrobe1

Naw. Earlier today I was getting db error...

Naw.

Earlier today I was getting db error messages as well.

Within the last hour it seems to have gotten better.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

Oh I do...and I'm always surprised that the...

Oh I do...and I'm always surprised that the wheels and tires of some of those vehicles cost 2 times more than what I've paid for some of the beaters I used to own. :D
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,989
Posted By mwrobe1

I love this part... OK...who decides who...

I love this part...

OK...who decides who stays and goes?

<rolls eyes>

:mad:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

You're not seeing the whole picture. If the...

You're not seeing the whole picture.

If the prices double or triple then the transportation cost for "stuff" goes up. That means higher prices for "stuff" for everyone. They'll be financial pain...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

We were around $3.00 not 2 weeks ago...now we're...

We were around $3.00 not 2 weeks ago...now we're in $3.20 to $3.30 land. :mad: Yeah...just in time for Christmas.

Alot more people at work were saying "Wasn't it a little cold this morning to be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

At least in the southwest and southeast U.S.,...

At least in the southwest and southeast U.S., you've got reasons to be concerned. I can't believe the situation in the Atlanta area this year. It seems as if some folks better start getting used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,469
Posted By mwrobe1

Gosh golly. OK...as a former UPS employee...

Gosh golly.

OK...as a former UPS employee (UnderPaidSlaves), here's some advice...

Make a note to yourself next time you make a purchase around this time...

Something called Christmas is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-07, 12:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

The market sets the price. :) I'm not saying its...

The market sets the price. :) I'm not saying its logical either...but its reality...hell look at the stock market and the housing market...lots of emotion, perceived value, and other intangibles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By mwrobe1

Spare spoke question

I'll keep it simple...

I have a 27" wheelset that I have on my commuting steed (run-of-the-mill Araya rims and Joytech hubs) and an extra rear wheel of the same vintage/branding (currently missing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,053
Posted By mwrobe1

That's just the thing...we don't REALLY know if...

That's just the thing...we don't REALLY know if its a long term trend...all is speculation.
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