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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,725
Posted By SPlKE

I always call out to cyclists on the roadside who...

I always call out to cyclists on the roadside who look like they're stranded or tinkering with their bikes.

I've changed enough tires and tubes during rides that I always ride prepared with tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By SPlKE

That would be interesting. In 1986, I bought a...

That would be interesting. In 1986, I bought a Shogun Prairie Breaker PRO (it's in this thread way back). The major unique selling point was the steep seat tube angle and the short (41 inch)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 440,936
Posted By SPlKE

My kitty, who is named Little Baby, because when...

My kitty, who is named Little Baby, because when she meows to talk to us, which is all the time, she sometimes sounds like a little baby. She's so sweet and gentle. I've had several cats before, all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,629
Posted By SPlKE

So it was one of those new inventions that was...

So it was one of those new inventions that was going to totally revolutionize bicycles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,156
Posted By SPlKE

Propane torch to heat the bottom bracket shell. ...

Propane torch to heat the bottom bracket shell. Since you already have rust under the paint, charring that area isn't a big deal.

The key is to heat the entire BB shell as evenly as you can,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,642
Posted By SPlKE

I bought a blue Schwinn Collegiate in 1965 with...

I bought a blue Schwinn Collegiate in 1965 with money I saved doing a paper route, mowing grass, shoveling snow, raking leaves... etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,629
Posted By SPlKE

Take a picture of it using the Google Lens app. ...

Take a picture of it using the Google Lens app. I've had luck with that finding answers to "whut the heck is that thing?" questions I've had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,487
Posted By SPlKE

I self identify as a horse and I approve of this...

I self identify as a horse and I approve of this post!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 440,936
Posted By SPlKE

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/449x724/kitty2_68f9053414e05719c8f28e7ce2562235a69b7fab.jpg
Little Baby (nickname) on my desk, helping me get sht done.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,276
Posted By SPlKE

Same here. Started with Conti GP tires way back...

Same here. Started with Conti GP tires way back when they were 3000. Rode a bunch of 4000 series. I had so many flats, I carried 2 tubes and a patch kit on long rides.

Switched to Vredestein tires...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,707
Posted By SPlKE

Glad to hear you're back in the saddle, Random11....

Glad to hear you're back in the saddle, Random11.

You mention "100 miles a week" in your post.

Back when I was riding at least 100 miles a week every week, my everyday riding buddy always...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,950
Posted By SPlKE

Nanty-Glo might be in the Top Five Best Town...

Nanty-Glo might be in the Top Five Best Town Names in the entire world.

The first time I saw that town name on a sign, up around Nanticoke, PA, IIRC, I was stunned by the beauty and simplicity of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,950
Posted By SPlKE

And the corollary: what cyclist would be stupid...

And the corollary: what cyclist would be stupid enough to play horse with a chicken?

/deep thoughts
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,950
Posted By SPlKE

Dammit. Gets me every time.

Dammit. Gets me every time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,950
Posted By SPlKE

Well, it's time we take on Big Horse and stand up...

Well, it's time we take on Big Horse and stand up for ourselves.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,950
Posted By SPlKE

The horses on the MUP I ride poo and pee all over...

The horses on the MUP I ride poo and pee all over the MUP.

The horse riders continue plodding along, two abreast leaving almost no room for passing... without a care in the world about the filthy...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-15-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,221
Posted By SPlKE

I have a like-new Trek KDR1000. I see you're in...

I have a like-new Trek KDR1000. I see you're in Nebraska. I'm in southeast Pennsylvania, looking to sell it locally. Any chance you might be touring the Philadelphia area anytime soon?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By SPlKE

The leather and brass and olive drab duffle in...

The leather and brass and olive drab duffle in that setup reminds me of the cockpit of a Sopwith Camel! An old school analog speedometer would complete the look.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By SPlKE

Wow! I just googled my term. I did defeat...

Wow! I just googled my term. I did defeat Google! I shall now bask in the afterglow of this stunning verbal victory.

Thanks for pointing this out to me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By SPlKE

It's a dual-goesinster doojobby.

It's a dual-goesinster doojobby.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,951
Posted By SPlKE

When I was MTB'ing a lot back in the day... I'd...

When I was MTB'ing a lot back in the day... I'd just use the hose on my crunchy chain after a sandy/muddy ride. Then spin it real fast to shed as much water as possible, then soak it with WD-40 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,445
Posted By SPlKE

"Damn Dad!" Is what my 22 year old son said to...

"Damn Dad!" Is what my 22 year old son said to me last year when I retrieved a zither tuning wrench my sister bought in 1963.

He mentioned that he needed a zither tuning wrench. About 10 minutes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,445
Posted By SPlKE

That's a tough one, Habanero. I'm 67 and have...

That's a tough one, Habanero. I'm 67 and have bins in the basement and the garage of things I think I might need.

I'm not a hoarder! But I have way too much junk in my life. Yes, it's all neatly...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 65,456
Posted By SPlKE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7R6zzUc7-w ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7R6zzUc7-w

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/200x150/glare_sun_1814cf9e742bb9ac423874da9221128ea1742b88.gif

Me, before I got the tactical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 613
Posted By SPlKE

A long-time member here JoeyBike is in N.O. and...

A long-time member here JoeyBike is in N.O. and probably has some great advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,298
Posted By SPlKE

To the OP: These lugs remind me of the troop...

To the OP:

These lugs remind me of the troop inspection scene in The Dirty Dozen

"Very Pretty, General. Very Pretty. But, Can they Fight?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQdpR-Uu3sw
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By SPlKE

I like Smartwool socks for riding. They're...

I like Smartwool socks for riding. They're merino wool, and come in various heights. I buy them at REI. About the same price as Darn Tough socks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 43,880
Posted By SPlKE

I had SLAMDANCED away from bikeforums for a few...

I had SLAMDANCED away from bikeforums for a few years. A COUPLE days ago, out of THE BLUE, I get this EMAIL telling me this BulletPROOF THREAD had been BUMPED!!

I'm raising waterbottle filled...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-07-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,165
Posted By SPlKE

Please remove recurring payments for paid subscription from my account

Please remove recurring payments for paid subscription from my account.

I couldn't see where to do this in my settings control panel.

Thanks!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-12, 04:38 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Gosh, don't get mad. It's OK. I think you're...

Gosh, don't get mad. It's OK. I think you're really cool. You've brought me around. I'm thinking clearly now. You've won me over. Let's go get 'em... together! Here, hold my hand.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-12, 04:34 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Me: CAT.2 - I have tried a mirror and didn't...

Me:

CAT.2 - I have tried a mirror and didn't like it -- no longer use one
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

You were the one who was bragging about your 6.5...

You were the one who was bragging about your 6.5 mile route after I mentioned in passing my 9 mile route.

You seem to say BFD a lot.

Why is that?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Incorrect. BTW, climb the manayunk wall...

Incorrect.

BTW, climb the manayunk wall every day on mile 9 of the commute home, then tell me how rough it was going up broad street.

Also, is there, like, a reason why you would go on broad...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

I try to honor my simian ancestors with my words...

I try to honor my simian ancestors with my words and deeds.

I'm proud of my heritage, which I trace back to when my Great2,372,498,941,885,692 Grandfather, a randy young amino acid, married a cute...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 06:04 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Did you ever trip and fall onto the pointy end of...

Did you ever trip and fall onto the pointy end of one? Deadly.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Perhaps we could end this thread on a...

Perhaps we could end this thread on a conciliatory note. I'll go first.

There are two kinds of cyclists:

1. Timid, unsteady cyclists who are unable look behind them without putting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-12, 05:38 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

I commuted 9 miles each way into downtown phily...

I commuted 9 miles each way into downtown phily (roxborough/manayunk to 8th and Arch) for several years, year round. I observed the same thing.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 09:52 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

It does, sort of, if "my way" allows me to mate...

It does, sort of, if "my way" allows me to mate with more females, and "the highway" causes you to not mate with any females.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 09:17 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

The ones who don't make eye contact -- most of...

The ones who don't make eye contact -- most of whom are unable to make eye contact without crashing -- swerve around and generally jump out of their skin when being passed. Being able to make eye...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 08:11 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

Actually, I've seen it on virtually every ride,...

Actually, I've seen it on virtually every ride, for the past 51 years, ever since I got on two wheels in 1961.

In my experience, it's become as dependable as the laws of physics:

Unsteady,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

OK, I just got back from a 28 mile ride out to...

OK, I just got back from a 28 mile ride out to Audubon, PA and back home on the local MUP.

Every bike I passed... all bikes going in my direction... the people with mirrors seemed to be completely...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

So a bunch of you guys here seem to have jumped...

So a bunch of you guys here seem to have jumped directly from childhood into mature adulthood.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 06:15 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

No. We can agree on my statement. We just need...

No. We can agree on my statement. We just need to try a little harder.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-25-12, 04:52 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 24,365
Posted By SPlKE

I think we can all agree that mirrors are a...

I think we can all agree that mirrors are a requirement for people who are unable to turn their head and hold a line at the same time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

I was joking, about the kids on my lawn.

I was joking, about the kids on my lawn.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

Yes. I called the police. And I got video on my...

Yes. I called the police. And I got video on my helmet cam.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

And get off my lawn!

And get off my lawn!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

But as a citizen-in-good-standing of idiom, it is...

But as a citizen-in-good-standing of idiom, it is your duty.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,176
Posted By SPlKE

I think "Dude, you scared the crap outta me. ...

I think "Dude, you scared the crap outta me. Don't do that." should suffice.

Unless he's a completely anti-social cretin who has had terrible parenting, he'll probably say "I'm sorry. We were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-12, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By SPlKE

I want to be there right now, just me and your...

I want to be there right now, just me and your bike. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o305/spike110820/thumbsupicon2ii.gif
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