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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,021
Posted By trayer350

I am writing about safety. I don't know what you...

I am writing about safety. I don't know what you are talking about, other than you are trying to be superior.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 12:31 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,346
Posted By trayer350

This painter sounds nuts. I don't know that I...

This painter sounds nuts. I don't know that I would direct hundreds of protests his way. No telling what he might do to the bike in response. I would make up some excuse as why I need to take back...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,021
Posted By trayer350

This stuff about they did it to me because I am a...

This stuff about they did it to me because I am a female drives me to distraction. The crazies are happy to injure anyone. In fact, it might be worse for males. I can't tell you how many times some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 11:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,857
Posted By trayer350

Put a small bag at the end of the seat and your...

Put a small bag at the end of the seat and your aesthetic problems will be solved. You sound neurotic.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-06, 12:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Posted By trayer350

Get a carbon handlebar that is wide, with a place...

Get a carbon handlebar that is wide, with a place for your hands. Get gloves with very thick pads. Change your hand positions every so often.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 01:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,359
Posted By trayer350

Some policing is good, but generally, too much of...

Some policing is good, but generally, too much of it exists, in my opinion.
Forum: Touring
05-22-06, 01:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,933
Posted By trayer350

Having a waist strap, in addition to the regular...

Having a waist strap, in addition to the regular straps, is critical. If you don't, just at the wrong moment, the weight of the pack will swing in one direction or another.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 12:01 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,416
Posted By trayer350

Only 15, but half of it was up a mountain.

Only 15, but half of it was up a mountain.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 11:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 72,053
Posted By trayer350

If you only have one bike and you aren't sure...

If you only have one bike and you aren't sure what kind of riding you want to do, the so-called "eddy" fit is probably optimal. If you own multiple bikes, I think people opt for all three styles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 76,257
Posted By trayer350

The reference to "ladies bikes" I think is the...

The reference to "ladies bikes" I think is the old style bike where the top tube makes a quick downward drop to just above the pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 821
Posted By trayer350

As I understand it, it should be to the floor,...

As I understand it, it should be to the floor, not your ankle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 821
Posted By trayer350

Are you talking about a cyclist's inseam, or are...

Are you talking about a cyclist's inseam, or are you talking about the inseam for your jeans? A 31 is possible if you are 5'10", but certainly not the norm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 76,257
Posted By trayer350

I've seen lots of men riding girls' bikes....

I've seen lots of men riding girls' bikes. They're usually illegal aliens. They don't wear helmets , or use lights at night, but they often have those handlebar baskets in front. Their clothing kit...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,029
Posted By trayer350

Yes. Not enough information.

Yes. Not enough information.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,298
Posted By trayer350

So your point is--Don't write XXXXXX, it makes us...

So your point is--Don't write XXXXXX, it makes us look bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,976
Posted By trayer350

Trying to look cool? Oh, brother.

Why do roadies act differently from most others when they pull into a coffee shop? They often seem to lack the winning smile of a Lance Armstrong kind of person. They don't seem as relaxed as other...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 748
Posted By trayer350

Yes, it makes sense. If you have good components...

Yes, it makes sense. If you have good components you can always put then on a newer frame at some later date when you feel like it. Having lousy components is an embarrassment, not to mention...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,949
Posted By trayer350

Looks like you are rocking a bit to me, but I...

Looks like you are rocking a bit to me, but I don't know if that is because you're posing for pictures or if the saddle should be lowered slightly.
Forum: Commuting
12-17-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,659
Posted By trayer350

You start out, effectively, swearing at people....

You start out, effectively, swearing at people. If I had some snow, and if I had a sidewalk, and if I saw you coming, I would throw some snow on the sidewalk.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,427
Posted By trayer350

So you're 6 feet tall. What does that tell...

So you're 6 feet tall. What does that tell anybody? Someone would need many more body measurements, what type of riding you do, and type of profile on a bike you want before anyone could tell you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-05, 11:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,976
Posted By trayer350

Beautiful bike.

Beautiful bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-05, 10:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,128
Posted By trayer350

And here is another

And here is another
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-05, 09:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,128
Posted By trayer350

Here is a comment from someone else.

Here is a comment from someone else.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 06:55 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,438
Posted By trayer350

Sumo wrestlers could compete. I doubt any one of...

Sumo wrestlers could compete. I doubt any one of them would win.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-05, 05:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,128
Posted By trayer350

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel...

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains?

Oh, you mean like Neville Chamberlain. Very patient man. Real stupid, but patient.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,128
Posted By trayer350

Did you know that being visible has its...

Did you know that being visible has its drawbacks? In some instances, if a drunk driver sees your bicycle light or reflector at night they will head straight for the light and crash into it.

...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-05-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By trayer350

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/1...

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/13333325.htm


Some boys got their faces smashed because they rode bikes they bought at Wal-Mart that allegedly had faulty quick-release devices, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-05, 10:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,642
Posted By trayer350

One good thing about them: Not everybody has one.

One good thing about them: Not everybody has one.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-05, 11:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,822
Posted By trayer350

Yes, all those are factors---but I think the...

Yes, all those are factors---but I think the BIGGEST FACTOR is the fewer hours of daylight. Except for today, the weather has been fantastic in Southern California. But the days are so short that,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-05, 06:36 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,346
Posted By trayer350

I guess the fun is in the anticipation.

I guess the fun is in the anticipation.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-28-05, 11:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,934
Posted By trayer350

Yeah, I heard of it out here in LA where we read...

Yeah, I heard of it out here in LA where we read newspapers. But it refers to those small bicycles with motors--those midget things. It doesn't refer to bicycles with no motors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-05, 12:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,174
Posted By trayer350

Just amazing.

Just amazing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,174
Posted By trayer350

If you are an American, you seem to have a poor...

If you are an American, you seem to have a poor opinion of your own country.

And you seem to think in terms of economics only. China isn't helping its people in general. It is increasing its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-05, 11:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,174
Posted By trayer350

You think China will permit a leveling out of the...

You think China will permit a leveling out of the playing field? Individual rights is a European and American concept. China uses slave labor and India has untouchables. Russia, economically, is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,551
Posted By trayer350

I thought everybody converted from salt to ashes....

I thought everybody converted from salt to ashes. Contact your local city officials, or county if you are in the unincorporated area.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-05, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,551
Posted By trayer350

Yes, its tough down here at about 70F and sunny.

Yes, its tough down here at about 70F and sunny.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-05, 03:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,730
Posted By trayer350

California dominates.

California dominates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-05, 02:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,526
Posted By trayer350

Interesting list. The problem with it, though, is...

Interesting list. The problem with it, though, is that in a city like Los Angeles, it is so huge in area, that you don't get an understanding of how bad some parts of it are.

In other words, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-05, 12:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,526
Posted By trayer350

Yes, in a city. I don't know what New York and...

Yes, in a city. I don't know what New York and Los Angeles have become exactly, but I know the amount of crime news every night indicates they are just uncivil.

You might be too young to know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-05, 11:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,174
Posted By trayer350

I find it amazing you didn't know this. Take the...

I find it amazing you didn't know this. Take the GM problem. Guys at the top are paid millions to run a company into the ground, and then they turn around and blame employee medical costs for their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-05, 11:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,064
Posted By trayer350

My concern has to do with computer searching,...

My concern has to do with computer searching, that's all.

But it is you who is objecting to what people say, a far greater, much more doubtful objection, and one, according to your own reasoning,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-05, 11:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,064
Posted By trayer350

Yes, interesting. I can see it's true. But the...

Yes, interesting. I can see it's true. But the point of this thread was that to do a search of past threads, a computer can only read standard spelling. And misspellings makes access to stored...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,064
Posted By trayer350

You might be right, and I would be delighted and...

You might be right, and I would be delighted and amused if your are. I wasn't finding fault or disparaging anything you said. I was placing what you said in summary. I just thought it was funny.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,064
Posted By trayer350

So, people who spell horribly are laconic, boring...

So, people who spell horribly are laconic, boring and possibly degenerates. As they say in Hollywood, "That's a wrap."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,526
Posted By trayer350

Oh great. Someone who posts something that isn't...

Oh great. Someone who posts something that isn't acceptable to today's thought police gets banned, but admitted bike thieves on a bicycle forum are allowed to post.

What kind of a dirt bag takes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,212
Posted By trayer350

Yes, it might be that. But the Fizik Arione...

Yes, it might be that. But the Fizik Arione saddle, or one like it, might eliminate that problem, too, because that saddle seems to be more compressed and provide better reach compared with some...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 04:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,212
Posted By trayer350

When I was young, my grandfather bought a Raleigh...

When I was young, my grandfather bought a Raleigh frame for me that had too little standover. He figured I would grow into it. But to this day I can still feel the pain of that top tube. I'll never...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 01:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,212
Posted By trayer350

I am alone, apparently, in my view, but it...

I am alone, apparently, in my view, but it sounds, to me, like the bike is too tall for you.

Having practically no seatpost showing, and still finding the pedals too low makes me believe that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-05, 11:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,064
Posted By trayer350

The EXACT INFORMATION WANTED often isn't in the...

The EXACT INFORMATION WANTED often isn't in the seemingly correct topic or thread. Often it comes in relation to a different topic, and if the exact information wanted isn't spelled right, it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-05, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 912
Posted By trayer350

I wouldn't be surprised if there are 20 million...

I wouldn't be surprised if there are 20 million people in the Southern California area, now, and lots of lights at night. Even so, looking at Mars every night is incredible. If you haven't seen it,...
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