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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,060
Posted By Everhandy

You have the wrong bike for commuting. One...

You have the wrong bike for commuting.

One option is to sell the bike and get another, more versatile set of wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

I was humble? Full of self-importance, elitist,...

I was humble? Full of self-importance, elitist, reverse-elitist and other things I've read, but not humble.
Maybe I should try that again.

I'm leaving, this time for good (to let the thread cook...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Well, here's the thing. As an earlier...

Well, here's the thing.

As an earlier poster stated, it will take time to come to know everybody on this forum. Some I will like, some will like me, some I already dislike, etc.

I have much to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

BTW. I love a good scrap, being the obvious...

BTW.

I love a good scrap, being the obvious troll that I am.
You can keep feeding my insatiable hunger for banter by replying in a negative fashion to my obviously trollish posts.

This will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

That's what it says under my handle. You have a...

That's what it says under my handle. You have a keen eye. Nothing gets by you, I can see that now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

I'd love to but you're still down there playing...

I'd love to but you're still down there playing with my zipper. You must like shiny objects.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Can't do that but you're OK with me. Not that it...

Can't do that but you're OK with me. Not that it really matters.
I am judgmental but, not a judge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

You're very observant. Of course I'm...

You're very observant.

Of course I'm backpedaling. I'm obviously a) stupid, b) ******** or c) love abuse from others to have posted such an obviously trollish piece.

Since I'm; d) none of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

I think you know the answer to that question.

I think you know the answer to that question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

You seem to me to be sensible and reasonable,...

You seem to me to be sensible and reasonable, looking for the better side of people. I think I will like you.
You can move up one notch on the ladder if you own a Schwinn or Raleigh, preferably with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Well, I don't think I want anyone to dislike me....

Well, I don't think I want anyone to dislike me. I'm actually a pretty good guy. Certainly NOT A TROLL. My original post, although in rather poor taste as I see it now, was actually based on what I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

I guess the point I was trying to make there (not...

I guess the point I was trying to make there (not very well in retrospect) is that sometimes those that consider themselves better than me cause I ride a bike with stem shifters, need to look in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

That's a good example and I've read several...

That's a good example and I've read several comments just like that one on this forum. Who's to say the guy with the Denali may want a higher quality bike but can't afford it.

I know of several...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Absolutely yes. Nothing wrong with that, good...

Absolutely yes. Nothing wrong with that, good point.

There are some though that refer to certain qualities belonging to "lesser" bikes. They do not say, "lower quality" bikes. Do you see the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

That's pretty good. Kinda ironic that most of the...

That's pretty good. Kinda ironic that most of the bikes sold in the great capitalistic stronghold of the USA are made in China, isn't it? Or the rest that are made in highly socialized Europe? Hmmm,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Oh, I never made a judgment on the type of bike...

Oh, I never made a judgment on the type of bike an elitist might be riding. I like ALL bikes. It's the elitist that would be judging you for the bike you're riding. That's my point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Exactly! You've got me nailed. You can slam me...

Exactly! You've got me nailed. You can slam me all day long but don't slam my bike man. This is EXACTLY what I am talking about. The "my bike is better than your bike" mentality that quite frankly,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

Thrift stores. I've never tried the thrift...

Thrift stores. I've never tried the thrift stores, I just assumed the employees would cherry pick the good stuff anyway.

I get a lot of my prizes from Craigslist here in the Metro Detroit area. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

You've made your point, I stand corrected.

You've made your point, I stand corrected.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Thank you. I haven't been here long and excuse my...

Thank you. I haven't been here long and excuse my newbieness but have noticed a great deal of elitist snobbery. I think it tends to alienate a great many and I'm sure people are discouraged from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

I appreciate your advise and your discussion.

I appreciate your advise and your discussion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

And your flames are more pertinent? If I've...

And your flames are more pertinent?
If I've become a distraction, I offer my apologies to all.
Perhaps I will go away, there seem to be to many superior beings around here for my comfort level.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,526
Posted By Everhandy

Cycling elitists need not read.

Please forgive if this topic is a rehash or maybe a bit harsh.

Been noticing a certain element amongst the folks on this forum. Maybe some of you can back me on this.

I'm sort of new to...
Forum: Touring
10-10-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,227
Posted By Everhandy

:thumb: Very delicious! :thumb:

:thumb: Very delicious! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
10-10-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,487
Posted By Everhandy

Run the 2200's 'til they break (probably never),...

Run the 2200's 'til they break (probably never), then upgrade.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,197
Posted By Everhandy

Hey, welcome to the club. Road rash hurts like...

Hey, welcome to the club. Road rash hurts like hell don't it?

Do you know why your chain fell off? I've never had that happen to me, yet.

Glad your OK. I crashed in front of an oncoming car...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-10-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Everhandy

I'd like to but my Portland has racing slicks on...

I'd like to but my Portland has racing slicks on it.

Im looking for an off road bike right now but cash is tight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

For the record, if you've read my posts, I'm not...

For the record, if you've read my posts, I'm not a flipper and I do agree with you that flippers are *******s. I'd never buy a bike from a flipper. They wire brush a few parts and jack up the price...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-10-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Everhandy

That's cool. I'm in GPW. They actually let...

That's cool. I'm in GPW.

They actually let you ride your bike around in Fort Wayne?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

New Yorker eh?

New Yorker eh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,576
Posted By Everhandy

Shifter preferences are quite personal and...

Shifter preferences are quite personal and subjective, who's to say what is the best?

Me, I voted with my wallet and got a bike with Shimao 105 STI's. They are simply awesome.

On the vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

Where do you find your bikes? Where do you sell...

Where do you find your bikes?
Where do you sell your bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,576
Posted By Everhandy

:thumb: You have my vote for president of the DT...

:thumb: You have my vote for president of the DT Shifter Club! :thumb:

I love the 105 shifters on my Portland but, I find myself shifting perhaps too much.
With DT shifters, you have to put some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this is not...

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this is not true but, I have a difficult time swallowing that one. I would like to meet a high-volume bike flipper, I need a mentor.

In my experience, it's the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

Well there you go, the market sets your price. As...

Well there you go, the market sets your price. As a buyer, I am the market. So, you just answered my question, "where did you get that price from?". If I low ball your price and so do the next 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

Yes, you're right but, do bike flippers only buy...

Yes, you're right but, do bike flippers only buy $30 bikes? Just wondering.

I do get carried away though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

I'd kick you to the curb so fast......Its not my...

I'd kick you to the curb so fast......Its not my job to justify my price, I can advertise it for whatever I want. Its the buyers job to determine if the bikes worth my asking price. Dont like my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By Everhandy

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10400636

$14.96 at Wal-Mart. just Velcro it to your stem, done.
They have a Schwinn brand that is even less. I throw it on my flip bikes now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

:thumb:Right On. BTW, Dean Martin is my hero!

:thumb:Right On.

BTW, Dean Martin is my hero!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

As a seller, if you have that many people...

As a seller, if you have that many people interested in your bike, your asking price is too low and I as a buyer would recognize that and not use the "where did you get that price" ploy on you. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,749
Posted By Everhandy

We should all help the needy. But in what...

We should all help the needy. But in what fashion? If you hand a starving man a bag of food, he will continue to starve after you walk away. If you stay and continue to feed him, he will grow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

This is a typical buying approach and one that...

This is a typical buying approach and one that sellers expect. That's why they always factor in the "spread" into the asking price, knowing full well that they will get offers from 10-20% below what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 07:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

Oh sure, I did not do it to make any money, I...

Oh sure, I did not do it to make any money, I bought the bike to ship to California with me on a business trip and I was going to ride it and ship it back. Turned out the trip was canceled and I sold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,217
Posted By Everhandy

I think Schwinn offered the Voyageur in chrome...

I think Schwinn offered the Voyageur in chrome only in 1980 and 1981. They are nearly identical in all respects and it's hard to tell which year you may have but I would guess 81 judging from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,217
Posted By Everhandy

Should be four digits. Also look under the bottom...

Should be four digits. Also look under the bottom bracket shell.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

You know, after a second look, that's a pretty...

You know, after a second look, that's a pretty nice bike. Lugged steel frame, good quality Shimano components, Aero style levers, Biopace crank, downtube shifters (very cool). Very nice indeed. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

Here's what I do. If I'm not sure what a bike is...

Here's what I do. If I'm not sure what a bike is worth, I call or email the seller and ask "Where did you come up with this price?". Make the seller justify the price, that's his job. And simply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

First of all, there are no bike flippers on Wall...

First of all, there are no bike flippers on Wall Street.

I won't disagree, you certainly can make money buying distressed property, be it bikes or whatever, recondition it to some degree (adding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,366
Posted By Everhandy

Best advise given.

Best advise given.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,169,058
Posted By Everhandy

1968 Schwinn Paramount Mint Condition

Here's one I found at an LBS, a 1968 Schwinn Paramount in pristine condition. All original Campy. The owner wants $2K. Turned down offers of $1800. If I had the extra cash laying around, it would be...
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