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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-14, 01:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,069
Posted By drturf

Weren't you raised by a baby boomer? So, you are...

Weren't you raised by a baby boomer? So, you are all one in the same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,261
Posted By drturf

Both of your quotes/articles are 5-6 years old....

Both of your quotes/articles are 5-6 years old. Haven't seen any problems since then from any manufactor. Might be some but doesn't seem to be a problem now.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-19-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By drturf

So, would I. Its when the bike is $10,000 I...

So, would I. Its when the bike is $10,000 I wouldn't tell.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-18-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,993
Posted By drturf

Ditto to above as well the components are...

Ditto to above as well the components are superior on the Crosstrail. I'm having somewhat of a simulate dilema but its between Crosstrail Disc Pro, AWOL Pro, Tricross Disc Pro, Cannondale Synapse...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-14, 02:28 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 11,073
Posted By drturf

You and many others here don't get it. A 36%...

You and many others here don't get it. A 36% margin is NOT markup. With a 36% margin you can't make any money for yourself. Do you think the major department stores and grocery chains work off 36%...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Hi again BlueDawg, I have an AWOL on order...

Hi again BlueDawg,

I have an AWOL on order but in Canada the Xl and Lrg are all sold out so I hope I will be able to get one. What do you think about the Kona "Jake The Snake" or the Kona "Rove"...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,458
Posted By drturf

You're so right. I've never been able to spell. I...

You're so right. I've never been able to spell. I didn't even know what Dinan (let alone what makes a Dinan car (the 10 points and all) was until I got this car. I had a Ford Rapture truck and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 06:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,458
Posted By drturf

Well, I'm not trolling but since you mentioned...

Well, I'm not trolling but since you mentioned your BMW, I will mention mine. I have an 2012 M (full Dinah also) with no roof rack but looked at the BMW one and refused to pay what they wanted. If I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-14, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,295
Posted By drturf

Where did you get that? I've never seen one for a...

Where did you get that? I've never seen one for a bike but I want one.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,772
Posted By drturf

How did she ever get between you and the bike...

How did she ever get between you and the bike lane?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,750
Posted By drturf

I thought Brooks and Wrights amalgamated?

I thought Brooks and Wrights amalgamated?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,532
Posted By drturf

Interesting. I always consider adjustable...

Interesting. I always consider adjustable wrenches as knuckle busters and nut rounders........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

I would like to thank everyone for their comments...

I would like to thank everyone for their comments and suggestions. I am leaning towards the AWOL but have a bit of reservation on it being steel (weight vs aluminium). However, I'll wait to see it in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,284
Posted By drturf

Well said Andrew. I too have been and still are a...

Well said Andrew. I too have been and still are a small business owner with up to 75 staff members and this sort of thing has come to me on many occasion to the extreme that I had to write into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-13, 06:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,284
Posted By drturf

And could you explain how its a benefit?

And could you explain how its a benefit?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,284
Posted By drturf

Yes it is his business because it affects his...

Yes it is his business because it affects his business. He wouldn't be working for me very long. AND its a whole bunch different. I would have no problem if he/she was fixing family and friends...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,284
Posted By drturf

Very slippery slope. If I were the LBS...

Very slippery slope.

If I were the LBS owner, I would not allow any of my employees to be involved with anything that takes business away from me. The mechanic would be a fool to do so as he/she...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,889,996
Posted By drturf

Sixty Fiver, nice bike. What brand is the stem?

Sixty Fiver, nice bike. What brand is the stem?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,227
Posted By drturf

Threads aren't much good without...

Threads aren't much good without pictures........:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Nice Tricross. What year is it?

Nice Tricross. What year is it?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Hey, thanks Dudel.......I've just asked my LBS...

Hey, thanks Dudel.......I've just asked my LBS for a quote and availability.......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Opps, I should have taken a look at your...

Opps, I should have taken a look at your suggestions before opening my yap. Thanks for this.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-13, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Yeah, I have to agree, I haven't found any...

Yeah, I have to agree, I haven't found any hybrids without suspension forks. Anyone?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Excellent point on the secondary...

Excellent point on the secondary brakes........they do cause bad habits.
Any concerns re: the exposed cables? I've never had cables exposed before so my thought were mud, dirt, etc effecting them.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

I don't think you are showing any bias but...

I don't think you are showing any bias but pointing out some of the concerns I had. Now this is tweaking my interest. Being a steel frame doesn't that make the bike heavier? Also, with the head tube...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

interesting you mention the AWOL. One dealer was...

interesting you mention the AWOL. One dealer was pushing it over the Tricross but I thought the components were not as good. I could adjust to either flat or drop, as I have had both over the years....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Nope, open to suggestions. Looking around the...

Nope, open to suggestions. Looking around the $2000.00 mark.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,640
Posted By drturf

Help......needed on choosing new bike

Well, I have bit of a dilemma. For the last month I have been struggling with what bike to purchase. The choice is between:
1. Specialized Crosstrail Pro Disk
and
2. Specialized Tricross Comp
...
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