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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By GrantH

Sometimes I think this forum puts blame on anyone...

Sometimes I think this forum puts blame on anyone BUT cyclists. There is a point in time when people on cyclists ARE WRONG. Laws or no laws, your a moron if you don't stop if you see traffic stopped...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By GrantH

I'm with alhedges and oban, on this one. The law...

I'm with alhedges and oban, on this one. The law says it is legal when safe. When traffic is stopped, it is common sense to slow and check your surroundings, ESPECIALLY at intersections like this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By GrantH

And if they enter at the same time (as they...

And if they enter at the same time (as they apparently did here)? Seems like a complete accident on both accounts.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,777
Posted By GrantH

The prostitution is comical at the least, and the...

The prostitution is comical at the least, and the guy should be fired immediately after a verdict.

The pot is just plain comical. It's just a bit of bud, though for a police's son to be the one in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,026
Posted By GrantH

The evidence isn't clear. She says he was beside...

The evidence isn't clear. She says he was beside the two cars traveling fast, but doesn't say if he continued through after the stopped as if he was coming from a distance and passed them or was even...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,588
Posted By GrantH

Now i'm not 50+, but I will share what i've...

Now i'm not 50+, but I will share what i've noticed...

By allowing people to post stories and share opinions outside of the Advocacy section, you get what seems to be wildfire and shear ignorance...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

Is it a "better than thou" syndrome you have, or...

Is it a "better than thou" syndrome you have, or what? Every thread you post in, that becomes a debate/argument, you seem to run off wildly on a tangent. WHY has this thread turned into a "my road is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-11, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By GrantH

he's pretty keen on attempted murder too, i see.

he's pretty keen on attempted murder too, i see.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

Kill the argument about % of road...it's not...

Kill the argument about % of road...it's not important to the thread. Someone compile the info and argue about it somewhere else.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

I don't understand this? No one was ever charged...

I don't understand this? No one was ever charged in the account that I am talking about. It is a story from the source...yes...but it's history that was never knowledge of any law enforcement to my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

I don't believe anyone was injured, I think she...

I don't believe anyone was injured, I think she forced him from the lane to the shoulder or something like that. So i'd say no one was hurt, he is alive, she was never charged, and never went to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By GrantH

The route to work is what i'm not confident...

The route to work is what i'm not confident about. There is a 55mph zone that is THE arterial road of my town, and there is no other route to take that is any safer.

http://g.co/maps/7s8vh

or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By GrantH

I'm more than pleased with it. I find myself...

I'm more than pleased with it. I find myself wanting to add things..but that's because I modify practically everything I own. Its by far not that the bike is lacking assets that I need.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By GrantH

Thanks Farmer Dave, I apologize for the slow...

Thanks Farmer Dave, I apologize for the slow response. I went riding on a leisure ride with my mom yesterday...just 4 miles roughly, but at least I was on the bike.

Today I went alone :)

I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-11, 08:58 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

I hate to even ask this, but i've exhausted my...

I hate to even ask this, but i've exhausted my resources that I know of, can anyone point to a collection of historical maps by chance? I'm specifically looking for one for Hattiesburg, Mississippi....
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-06-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,930
Posted By GrantH

Kids are far smarter than we expect them to be, I...

Kids are far smarter than we expect them to be, I believe. If kids can manage an iPhone at 7 years old they can easily grasp the concept of gears on a bike. A little time well spent will have the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-06-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,971
Posted By GrantH

I would get a Wal-Mart BMX for him personally. I...

I would get a Wal-Mart BMX for him personally. I got my first quality bike when I was 12. A HARO Revo.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,777
Posted By GrantH

I'm all for the Mayor of the town to ride along...

I'm all for the Mayor of the town to ride along side the girl one day or maybe even 2 or 3 in a months time to show support for her and the cause at hand...but to ask a teacher or similar within the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-11, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,204
Posted By GrantH

I haven't heard of such...but how does reviewing...

I haven't heard of such...but how does reviewing and offering your opinion on public information anything but...an interest, at its worst?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-11, 07:51 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

Just a note....This is NOT my friend. This is a...

Just a note....This is NOT my friend. This is a friend of a friend, whom I don't know nor do I want to know. My friends are all at the least logical thinkers and responsible for their actions.
Forum: Commuting
09-05-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,021
Posted By GrantH

My hybrid is very much a commuter/city bike. When...

My hybrid is very much a commuter/city bike. When it is finished it will have a rear (possibly front) rack, panniers, lights, and it's comfortable.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

I said that because for me personally, I wouldn't...

I said that because for me personally, I wouldn't take the lane on those roads. I would ride a shoulder no doubt, but I don't feel i'd be safe taking the lane. I don't commute from home for that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

HER -- "I will not be bullied by people who...

HER --
"I will not be bullied by people who willilngly take chances with their lives...in the 40's , 500's or even maybe the 60's you could have safly riden your bike on the road....but in this day...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,129
Posted By GrantH

Friend of a friend claims she HAD to push bike off the road...

So my buddy posted on FB that he doesn't understand the hurry of drivers on the roadway. I said "and respect your local cyclists" to which a couple people including himself "liked". And then...

A...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,085
Posted By GrantH

I'm not one to argue, but are you saying that by...

I'm not one to argue, but are you saying that by becoming all around healthier will not reduce your risk of heart disease whether you already have it or not? I find that hard to believe. If you have...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,445
Posted By GrantH

When I visited the Delta of MS one year, my mom...

When I visited the Delta of MS one year, my mom and dad explained to me that they run their high beams all the time for certain reasons. Something about you can see the light through the fields of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,085
Posted By GrantH

Eating healthy and losing weight that stays off...

Eating healthy and losing weight that stays off will do this as well. Heart disease (or chance of) reduces greatly as those in harms way lose weight and live a healthier life. If you cut out greasy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 06:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,085
Posted By GrantH

My point exactly...Oatmeal may be one of the few...

My point exactly...Oatmeal may be one of the few boxed items that are far from bad to eat every morning. Carbs are not evil, they simply can't be the majority of what you eat at every meal.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,085
Posted By GrantH

Why do you want to "Diet"? A diet in it's rawest...

Why do you want to "Diet"? A diet in it's rawest form is a short term change to lose weight that stops when you reach a certain goal.

Anytime you completely cut out a food type that you don't have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,178
Posted By GrantH

38+mm tires??? Have you ridden as a 260+ rider...

38+mm tires??? Have you ridden as a 260+ rider yourself? I ride a bone stock escape 2 (mind you I haven't ridden much, but it doesnt just fold under you) aside from bolt ons like bottle holder/seat...
Forum: Southeast
09-02-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By GrantH

Possibly stop in Orlando for the West Orange...

Possibly stop in Orlando for the West Orange Trail?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,456
Posted By GrantH

You didn't answer any of the questions asked... ...

You didn't answer any of the questions asked...

Noone can help you figure this out if you don't answer them. I'd be though, that you are greatly over judging the inclines.
Forum: Southeast
08-31-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By GrantH

Anyone in Southern Mississippi???

Just wondering if I have any neighbors around these parts. Check in if your around! If your local and know of any group rides please post about them here so we can all join and ride together.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By GrantH

Giant Escape is an option. While its not a...

Giant Escape is an option. While its not a hybrid, the Torker Graduate (with flipped bars) seems to be a well liked commuter with an IGH in the rear.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,286
Posted By GrantH

Can you not run a set of 32's for a while on the...

Can you not run a set of 32's for a while on the rapid and work your way down to a smaller series tire? I just bought an escape 2 and love it thus far, though I do understand you wanting a bit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,777
Posted By GrantH

How you took what I said, as a personal insult,...

How you took what I said, as a personal insult, is far beyond me. Maybe you were more hostile than all this leads on.

That being said...

The advocacy group I can understand. The calling in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By GrantH

Good to see people were at the least shown that...

Good to see people were at the least shown that biking is a true option for commuting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,777
Posted By GrantH

The people calling in from the advocate site are...

The people calling in from the advocate site are only making your fight more difficult. Those people need to hold on, let this get settled, and THEN come with guns blazing! This is ridiculous. If...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-11, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By GrantH

I finally got back into cycling!

So the story goes as this...

When I was younger I did as every kid, I rode my bike everywhere. I rode to school, McDonalds, friends houses, fishing, basketball court, soccer fields, grocery store...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,186
Posted By GrantH

If only everyone was so aware of you as you...

If only everyone was so aware of you as you ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,777
Posted By GrantH

Stop lying to yourself. I live in a city of...

Stop lying to yourself. I live in a city of 50,000+ and we have no sidewalks on the main artery through town once you pass the highway interchange. Is a city of 50,000+ with 2 Universities and every...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,701
Posted By GrantH

I've always wondered, but never looked... Is...

I've always wondered, but never looked...

Is Surly out of the Twin Cities, or Minnesota at least?
Forum: Commuting
08-30-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,383
Posted By GrantH

How does the Reelight work? They don't have any...

How does the Reelight work? They don't have any videos or presentations of any sort on the site from what I can tell. I like the idea of the Revolight though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By GrantH

Can you link to the better tutorial you know of?

Can you link to the better tutorial you know of?
Forum: Framebuilders
08-27-11, 05:02 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,755
Posted By GrantH

How in the world do you begin...

How in the world do you begin researching/learning about how to build bikes from a pile of lugs and pipe?
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-27-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 498,354
Posted By GrantH

Oh how I would love a tall bike with a female...

Oh how I would love a tall bike with a female frame on top.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By GrantH

Loads of people have made Rock Hoppers into great...

Loads of people have made Rock Hoppers into great commuter bikes. I might would lock out the fork if possible, but that is simply what i've been told. Good luck!
Forum: Commuting
08-26-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 869
Posted By GrantH

Thanks guys, I am hoping to complete a 25 mile...

Thanks guys, I am hoping to complete a 25 mile ride by the end of the year or sooner. I would be overjoyed if that were to happen. Going for 8 miles tomorrow I believe. I wish my town had more bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-11, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,231
Posted By GrantH

No one ever mentions the age group that is being...

No one ever mentions the age group that is being talked about. Are the elementary, middle, or high school? I'd like to think elementary and middle schoolers wouldn't be allowed by parents to ride on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-26-11, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 917
Posted By GrantH

...it's not like he could see where the crosswalk...

...it's not like he could see where the crosswalk was. I don't put blame on the driver or the blind guy or the dog. Seems to be a horrible accident, if your not in a crosswalk your not obeying the...
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