Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 17
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: mr geeker
Showing results 1 to 50 of 814
Search took 0.15 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 60,685
Posted By mr geeker

I'm in, I was already going to be fixing up an...

I'm in, I was already going to be fixing up an old giant I got for $3 (see thread).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,921
Posted By mr geeker

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/kimg1042_ff7437a3c75f9be330e7f63e9ee6bbdc54394303.jpg

Me and my giant escape 3.

​​​​​​
Forum: Commuting
12-26-18, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By mr geeker

i got a new mechanics stand.

i got a new mechanics stand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-18, 12:37 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,066
Posted By mr geeker

Wouldnt know, I always wear my caps.

Wouldnt know, I always wear my caps.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-18, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,031
Posted By mr geeker

Two 27 x 1 1/4 inner tubes, $13.

Two 27 x 1 1/4 inner tubes, $13.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,196
Posted By mr geeker

Centurion cavaletto - $100(West Des Moines)...

Centurion cavaletto - $100(West Des Moines) https://images.craigslist.org/00q0q_yiUuySSFN4_600x450.jpg
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap (http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)(google map...
Forum: Touring
11-22-18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,671
Posted By mr geeker

des moines > bicycles - by owner Raleigh...

des moines > bicycles - by owner

Raleigh Technium Road Bicycle 12 Speed - $130 (Clive)image 1 of 3
https://images.craigslist.org/01717_a6IX0v53j39_600x450.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,351
Posted By mr geeker

May the giant chicken bestow many a day of...

May the giant chicken bestow many a day of leftovers upon you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,336
Posted By mr geeker

This is my current project, it'll be the first...

This is my current project, it'll be the first geared bike I've "refurbished", but I'm up for the challenge!

www.bikeforums.net/20659478-post4
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

Or theyll be just perfect for the 27 x 1 1/4...

Or theyll be just perfect for the 27 x 1 1/4 wheels that go on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

I had that many bmx's when I was a teen,...

I had that many bmx's when I was a teen, boardering on hoarders territory I mean. It's part of how I was able to buy my bazooka brand new. As far as the shop I bought it from knew, I was the first in...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,049
Posted By mr geeker

I have an escape 3, 2016 model year, and I agree...

I have an escape 3, 2016 model year, and I agree they are awesome commuters! The only bad thing I can say is that the stock tires suck horribly, but otherwise I'd recommend it all day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

I don't know how it is in New York, but here in...

I don't know how it is in New York, but here in the Midwest marrying your auntie is, at the very least, frowned upon :lol: As for the bike, I ended up paying $3 for the wheel, not the $2 that I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

I may have found a front wheel for my $3 bike,...

I may have found a front wheel for my $3 bike, for $2 instead of the wopping $50 for a brand new one. I got to give credit to the asst. store manager at where I got the bike for this, shes awesome....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,791
Posted By mr geeker

Adult beverage wise, I tend to go for fruity...

Adult beverage wise, I tend to go for fruity drinks that make it easy to have too many without realizing it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

No high stakes negotiations were involved, sorry....

No high stakes negotiations were involved, sorry. The story behind the price: I work for a nonprofit company that specializes in the sale of second hand merchandise, the bike itself was going to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

A little work is right. it needs, if nothing...

A little work is right. it needs, if nothing else, a front wheel, which is why I got it for $3.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/kimg0775_70da31905413f704b4687288bfeca6a539ed5c94.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

it's in my car and i'm in my nice toasty house......

it's in my car and i'm in my nice toasty house... I can post pictures tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By mr geeker

$3 bicycle

I recently bought an "old" giant quasar road bike for $3 at work (it was going to be tossed in to the scrap bin otherwise) and I cant really find anything on it except that it's from the late 80's....
Forum: Commuting
11-10-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By mr geeker

cry... seriously though, I plan to hide from...

cry...

seriously though, I plan to hide from the cold & maybe try to turn the $3 road bike I bought into something ridable.
Forum: Commuting
04-06-18, 05:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,675
Posted By mr geeker

my workplace installed one of these...

my workplace installed one of these...
Forum: Touring
02-25-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,825
Posted By mr geeker

I plan to do some day trips this year, maybe an...

I plan to do some day trips this year, maybe an over-nighter or two if finances allow. But that's about it.

This is one I plan on doing about mid summer: https://goo.gl/maps/QiRbcm6YtcJ2
Forum: Commuting
02-25-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,002
Posted By mr geeker

On the note of bike lanes, in my area bike lanes...

On the note of bike lanes, in my area bike lanes are where cars park. I've called the traffic enforcement division of my local P.D. on several occasions, and on multiple routes, and nothing changes....
Forum: Commuting
02-24-18, 06:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,102
Posted By mr geeker

Spring.

Spring.
Forum: Commuting
07-19-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By mr geeker

Makes me glad I don't own a vehicle...

Makes me glad I don't own a vehicle...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,000
Posted By mr geeker

What keeps me motivated for daily bike commuting?...

What keeps me motivated for daily bike commuting? Not wanting to be fat like the average American driver. That and not owning a car.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,866
Posted By mr geeker

Does a dude in a velomobile count? I saw him...

Does a dude in a velomobile count? I saw him Friday on my way home.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-03-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 14,570
Posted By mr geeker

Your right, there is a difference in fuel...

Your right, there is a difference in fuel consumed, never said there wasn't. Main reason that EV are more environmentally friendly compared to regular automobiles, is that there are less of them to...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-02-17, 06:11 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 14,570
Posted By mr geeker

mwalsh5757, Electric vehicles are every bit as...

mwalsh5757, Electric vehicles are every bit as polluting as a gas powered vehicle, the source of the pollution just happens to be increased power plant production instead of exhaust emissions...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-01-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,566
Posted By mr geeker

I would rather ride a bicycle than drive. Driving...

I would rather ride a bicycle than drive. Driving makes me a nervous wreck, the only time I even really give it any kind of serious thought is when the weather is exceptionally craptastic.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By mr geeker

wouldn't it though :innocent:

wouldn't it though :innocent:
Forum: Commuting
04-14-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By mr geeker

Don't have one of those anymore either, it got...

Don't have one of those anymore either, it got thefted this winter.
Forum: Commuting
04-12-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By mr geeker

Yeah... my smart phone is so old (~6 yrs) it...

Yeah... my smart phone is so old (~6 yrs) it doesn't do apps anymore. Heck, it's so old verizon had to spend 20 minutes looking up the open code for them to work on it, and spent another 5 trying to...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,027
Posted By mr geeker

Nah, roadies are the people who give you the...

Nah, roadies are the people who give you the stink eye when they pass you, if you say something to them about it, with all of an inch between the two of you with nary a word of warning. At least...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,084
Posted By mr geeker

I don't own a car, don't really have a desire to...

I don't own a car, don't really have a desire to own a car, but I do have a license and access to a car if need be. About 14 years ago I owned a car for roughly 6 months... :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
03-23-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,045
Posted By mr geeker

Pbj in a locking sandwich container, tossed in a...

Pbj in a locking sandwich container, tossed in a soft cooler and either put in my basket or throw it over my shoulder.
Forum: Commuting
03-13-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,174
Posted By mr geeker

My commute was a snowy ride along a series of...

My commute was a snowy ride along a series of bike trails. Oh, and it was scenic :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
03-08-17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,930
Posted By mr geeker

My winter ride, still tweaking basket placement....

My winter ride, still tweaking basket placement. The rack is off an exceptionally cheap folder I have yet to take down to the local bike collective to either be some other individuals dream bike......
Forum: Commuting
03-08-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,380
Posted By mr geeker

A stand, designated for kicking?.... phenomenal!

A stand, designated for kicking?.... phenomenal!
Forum: Living Car Free
03-06-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,770
Views: 137,688
Posted By mr geeker

I predict, in five years, I will pass gas on my...

I predict, in five years, I will pass gas on my ride to work...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 16,098
Posted By mr geeker

I chose other... it depends on if they say...

I chose other... it depends on if they say anything on what my reaction to being passed by someone on an e-bike would be.
Forum: Commuting
02-18-17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,109
Posted By mr geeker

I didn't like the rating section, it ask me to...

I didn't like the rating section, it ask me to rate variables and then explain. For the explaining I simply said "no".

Also, I took it multiple times with different responses to "muddy the waters"...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By mr geeker

What Mig said. On the other hand I rarely use the...

What Mig said. On the other hand I rarely use the trail system, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-12-17, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By mr geeker

Take a soft cooler, like a lunch bag and use it...

Take a soft cooler, like a lunch bag and use it to keep cold crap cold. It's what I do.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-12-17, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,219
Posted By mr geeker

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Living Car Free
02-11-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,932
Posted By mr geeker

@wolfchild...

@wolfchild (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=112025), I can honestly say I have no desire to own a vehicle. If by some horrible chance I were to have a vehicle, that would mean someone gave it...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 58,198
Posted By mr geeker

*in my best zombie impersonation voice* bikes.......

*in my best zombie impersonation voice* bikes.... biiikes... biiiiikkeesss

what, I remember when zombies still said brains.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 18,359
Posted By mr geeker

My main commuter nowadays is a 2016 (purchased in...

My main commuter nowadays is a 2016 (purchased in Aug. of 2015) Giant escape 3, my secondary is a '95 Schwinn frontier. the Schwinn has a 15" frame and technically is way small for me, even though...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-17, 12:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,174
Posted By mr geeker

1. What are your favorite aspects of commuting by...

1. What are your favorite aspects of commuting by bike?
The exercise I get while heading to work

2. If you were trying to convince someone to start commuting by bike, how would you "sell" the...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 814
 
Page 1 of 17
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.