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05-11-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,834
Posted By Gurge

I'm in a pretty hilly area and in the city i...

I'm in a pretty hilly area and in the city i needed to be able to accelerate a bit quicker. So I dropped down to 68gi and it's been alot easier and quicker to get around. If I were on a fixed gear I...
05-11-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By Gurge

I'm in a fairly wooded area. No one ose enough to...

I'm in a fairly wooded area. No one ose enough to see my back yard. And it's my God damned backyard!!! Old stuff is part of my asthetics.
05-09-18, 10:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,834
Posted By Gurge

So I just found a decent gear inch chart. I've...

So I just found a decent gear inch chart. I've apparently been riding a F*$&ing stupid ratio (the above stated 53-19) at 75 gear inches.
I also don't feel like as much of a weiner eyeing this 43...
05-09-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By Gurge

Somebody scrapped my scrap bike!

I don't really have much to add to that. I have a bike that had a rusted through chainstay so I've been using it for parts. Went into the back yard today because I was gonna salvage the cranks and...
05-09-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,311
Posted By Gurge

I never thought anyone would try to use the...

I never thought anyone would try to use the toeclips without straps. The it's just a flimsy piece of plastic or metal with no purpose. But I have mine fairly tight and can easily kick my foot in and...
05-08-18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,834
Posted By Gurge

What's your gear ratio?

So I tried searching and couldn't find a thread where people just post their choice of gear ratio(s for multiple bikes). No arguing about it just your ratio and why you chose it for where/how you...
05-08-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,229
Posted By Gurge

Since I still haven't set up a photo bucket to...

Since I still haven't set up a photo bucket to post pics on here I feel it's an appropriate line to add to the intro

🎵HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY BIKE🎵

It's got old steel rims
A couple shims
Oh what...
05-08-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,311
Posted By Gurge

Ok. So there seems to be pros and cons to both. I...

Ok. So there seems to be pros and cons to both. I use cages on my bike. But what is the advantage of clipless over clips? (It's really annoying to me the the clipless pefals are the ones with clips)...
05-06-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,091
Posted By Gurge

I can understand that. I actually have cruiser...

I can understand that. I actually have cruiser bars flipped upside down to give me the leverage sprinting and climbing with a lower angle then I can sit up somewhat straighter with my wrists at a...
05-06-18, 07:45 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,091
Posted By Gurge

The only issue I have with the OPs first post is...

The only issue I have with the OPs first post is the "almost 30" and feelings old part. Why do most bikers think that is old especially? Just the fact that we can even ride bikes means almost by...
05-03-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,444
Posted By Gurge

I tecenrec had the issue if finding 27x1.25 tires...

I tecenrec had the issue if finding 27x1.25 tires and the only ones I could find were kenda skinwalls. They're cheap but good luck on corners. Although I really want to upgrade from the original...
05-03-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

I definitely agree about the board of directors...

I definitely agree about the board of directors thing. But the town Im in it's kinda one of those "when in Rome" situations. And so far it's the former chair of the dissabdisabi services and the...
05-01-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,025
Posted By Gurge

I need suggestions.

I am currently trying to start a co-op in my hometown and part of my mission is to teach people to ride safely and confidently with traffic. As this town is not the most bike...I don't want to say...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

Wow. This would have been in 2012 I think? He was...

Wow. This would have been in 2012 I think? He was an x ATL football player. I can't remember his name but he had the 96 Superbowl ring and was choosing to live semi-homeless as a religious choice.
04-30-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

I also want to say thank you all for your advice...

I also want to say thank you all for your advice and support. Reading this thread had definitely helped motivate me and has kept my general moral up.

So... Thank You!!!!
04-30-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

So far there are other only 3 real bike nerds...

So far there are other only 3 real bike nerds helping me. Most of the others are friends that have a surprising amout of pull (one of which is running for mayor and another was the chair if the...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

I might see you soon then. I'll be in West...

I might see you soon then. I'll be in West Buffalo somewhere on Bird.
Forum: Northeast
04-29-18, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

I met that guy in Olympia. He was really...

I met that guy in Olympia. He was really friendly. At the time I was a travelling street proformer and he would often stop and tip me and then sit and drank a cup of coffee and sometimes smoke with...
04-27-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,159
Posted By Gurge

Nobody else uses them as bar tape? Awesome grip...

Nobody else uses them as bar tape? Awesome grip in the rain. Bit hot in the summer but so is anything else black.
04-27-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

So I'm talking with someone who's going to help...

So I'm talking with someone who's going to help me with filling out a 501(c)3 Monday! Working on putting together a board of directors and by-laws. This is moving way faster than I expected. And...
Forum: Northeast
04-26-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

It wasn't that the roads were nice. Because...

It wasn't that the roads were nice. Because they're horrible. Or that the drivers are nice. Because I was intentionally hit there. But that there were so many bike centric activities and bike history...
Forum: Northeast
04-26-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

I do now. But Buffalo was where I started riding...

I do now. But Buffalo was where I started riding bikes again as an adult. I mean the Sunday midnight rides are some of my best memories. And a house I lived in would build freak bikes and also help...
04-26-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By Gurge

I didn't really expect any mechanical benefits....

I didn't really expect any mechanical benefits. Just a random question I had as far as weight reduction.
04-25-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By Gurge

Modern skip tooth?

With everything being so weight centric in the cycling world why havent skip tooth chain wheels become a thing yet? Metallurgy technology has progressed to be lighter and stronger than the old war...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By Gurge

Buffalo I miss you!

Are you still amazing to ride bikes in? I hear you're growing again but I hope that growth remembered that bike trails and bike friendly...everything but drivers. Are Sunday midnight rides still a...
04-24-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,166
Posted By Gurge

I had a similar issue on my 76 record. On a more...

I had a similar issue on my 76 record. On a more modern bike I'd say the axle may be slightly bent but the old Raleigh factory did amazing jobs at heat treating so it would probably break before...
04-24-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

I went into my favorite LBS today and brought up...

I went into my favorite LBS today and brought up the idea. Turns out I was talking to the owner who was SUPER supportive of the idea. Even pointed me in the direction of where to look for grants, how...
04-24-18, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

Also, rseeker, I'm gonna use that part about...

Also, rseeker, I'm gonna use that part about customers they can't profit on yet but may come to them when they decide to step it up to try to get some shops behind this idea.
04-24-18, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

Haha. Part of the point of a co-op is to...

Haha. Part of the point of a co-op is to legitimize penny-pinching cheapskates like us:lol:
04-24-18, 12:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

Just gotta say I thought from a few of your posts...

Just gotta say I thought from a few of your posts you were a fellow bike punk/diy-er. I was recently made fun of for wanting to make flyers and not just post to social media for one of my bands...
04-24-18, 12:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

Awesome. Thanks guys. I think with doing some of...

Awesome. Thanks guys. I think with doing some of my own research the charity thing will be the best way to go but I'm trying to make bikes available to everybody. If money gets involved it would...
04-23-18, 12:35 PM
04-23-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,575
Posted By Gurge

Wanna start a co-op

I just moved back to my hometown of Columbus, Georgia and am getting frustrated with the local cycling scene here. The bike shops all only carry bikes starting around $1000. How is anyone going to...
Forum: Southeast
04-22-18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,629
Posted By Gurge

Have you been around the area at all? It's super...

Have you been around the area at all? It's super hippy/yuppie around there. The crime rate is VERY low and if you're going to worry about that then you should everywhere and not ride alone.
Forum: Southeast
04-22-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 499
Posted By Gurge

Columbus, Georgia Co-op

Hey y'all. I'm just getting g back to the area and am really frustrated with the cycling community here. How are people supposed to take cycling as a serious form of transportation if the only bikes...
Forum: Southeast
04-22-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Gurge

I'm down in Columbus and ride a road bike mostly....

I'm down in Columbus and ride a road bike mostly. Pine mountain has some beautiful road rides but be careful because drivers out here aren't looking for bikes. The trails around there for mtbs are...
04-19-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By Gurge

Then this is my new main ride! Haha

Then this is my new main ride! Haha
04-19-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By Gurge

Also the bikes a beast. And riding here in...

Also the bikes a beast. And riding here in columbus, Ga the roads aren't horrible but they're not great. But visiting friends in Buffalo and New Orleans...it's like a 70s muscle car vs a modern...
04-19-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By Gurge

I can straddle it. And I love riding it. I didn't...

I can straddle it. And I love riding it. I didn't post pictures because I converted it to a single speed and did similar to what he would have done. Although I did keep all the original parts.
And...
04-18-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By Gurge

Sentimental frame

I recently was given a 76(?) Raleigh record frame and a box of (all original) parts my best friend was working on when he passed by his mother. I got it up and running and am happy to show it off but...
04-18-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,379
Posted By Gurge

I used to ride the streets in ATL. Scary as all...

I used to ride the streets in ATL. Scary as all **** but I didn't die. Now I'm down in Columbus, Georgia and there is no middle ground here. A bunch of Lycra wearing $1000+ bike riders riding maybe a...
04-17-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
Posted By Gurge

The future looked so much cooler before the...

The future looked so much cooler before the future happened.
04-17-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,621
Posted By Gurge

New here. First post, although I've been lurking...

New here. First post, although I've been lurking for a while. I'm not sure if they're the same or compatible but I just converted a '76 Raleigh record to a single speed and still have all the...
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