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08-23-22, 09:56 AM
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The actual conversation went like this. Bike trouble?? Yes, flat tiire, I got a huge screw in my tire. I have a patches and a pump. Thanks but the hole is too big for a patch, and the tire will have to be thrown away too. Well ok, so, how far have you walked, and how far do you have to go? About 5 miles, and 5 miles to go. And that was about all that was said. As I stated before, I didnt demand to see the tube or the hole. He was the one that said it was too big to patch.
So all your attacks are the usual bull schidtt, from the same few, trying to make me out the bad guy. But let me state this, to offend me, first I would have to respect your opinion, but I dont, and let your snide remarks roll off like water on a ducks back.
OH----------and BTW this last week end I rode my trike in perfect comfort 65 miles. Not too bad for an 84 year old-------------right********************?
So all your attacks are the usual bull schidtt, from the same few, trying to make me out the bad guy. But let me state this, to offend me, first I would have to respect your opinion, but I dont, and let your snide remarks roll off like water on a ducks back.
OH----------and BTW this last week end I rode my trike in perfect comfort 65 miles. Not too bad for an 84 year old-------------right********************?
So basically, he told you that even if he had carried the pump and a tube or patches, the tire was too bad for that to work. Are you going to now knock him for not carrying a spare tire? Sounds to me like he also ruled out booting the tire.
We get it, you're old and you ride a trike, so obviously you need to judge everyone all the time. The problem is that your posts are generally so obnoxiously accusatory that the automatic goodwill your age would normally garner is negated.
BTW, did you actually check his pockets for patches and a mini-pump/CO2? Sounds to me like he may have had them himself. I'm sure your story will now change to you asking "do you need a pump and patches?" .so you can keep drawing your little moral of the story.
08-23-22, 10:09 AM
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Assuming facts not in evidence. If that's true, why didn't you offer the boot? That's rather obvious.
08-23-22, 10:13 AM
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Sorry, but your age and the distance you ride don't justify your judgmental attitude and constant proselytizing about recumbents.
08-23-22, 10:20 AM
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In that case, a new tube probably would have been useless as well. I still don't understand your motivation to start a thread for the purpose of ridiculing this guy's misfortune.
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08-23-22, 10:43 AM
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The issue isn't his proselytizing about recumbents it's his constant denigration of people who choose to ride something else. Basically, he's completely disrespectful to about 99% of cyclists, then demands they show him respect because he's old.
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08-23-22, 11:01 AM
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The best way to "show him respect because he is old" is to assume he is fully capable, and challenge his arguments/fairy tales in the way that you (and I and others) have.
Besides, since everything else is probably a fairy tale, his age might be, too.
Besides, since everything else is probably a fairy tale, his age might be, too.
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I do enjoy a good thread....
But this thread has changed from questioning a decision/assumption made by an individual, to questioning the individual themselves.
I get it, some individuals have a pattern emerge in their posts and this, after all, IS the internet !
Might I respectfully suggest the chatter remain on topic.
All the best
Barry
But this thread has changed from questioning a decision/assumption made by an individual, to questioning the individual themselves.
I get it, some individuals have a pattern emerge in their posts and this, after all, IS the internet !
Might I respectfully suggest the chatter remain on topic.
All the best
Barry
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08-23-22, 11:18 AM
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...I'm sorry I missed this thread. Is this the one where we celebrated National Senior Citizens' Day, last Sunday ? I was busy going around town and taking advantage of all the special Senior holiday perks, and collecting accolades.
...I'm sorry I missed this thread. Is this the one where we celebrated National Senior Citizens' Day, last Sunday ? I was busy going around town and taking advantage of all the special Senior holiday perks, and collecting accolades.
08-23-22, 11:43 AM
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I do enjoy a good thread....
But this thread has changed from questioning a decision/assumption made by an individual, to questioning the individual themselves.
I get it, some individuals have a pattern emerge in their posts and this, after all, IS the internet !
Might I respectfully suggest the chatter remain on topic.
All the best
Barry
But this thread has changed from questioning a decision/assumption made by an individual, to questioning the individual themselves.
I get it, some individuals have a pattern emerge in their posts and this, after all, IS the internet !
Might I respectfully suggest the chatter remain on topic.
All the best
Barry
OP entitled this thread as a plural ("they") accusation/rhetorical question. As such, it was ad hominem from the git-go, hence all of the otherwise irrelevant "information" concerning the price of the bike, the kit, etc. that the OP saw fit to include. The whole point of this thread was for OP to air yet another of his endless stream of insults towards a "type" of cyclist he disapproves of. So you tell me, what "chatter" would be on topic?
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08-23-22, 11:59 AM
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Hopefully in his next ride. Ridding a bike far without a tool kit can be a lesson learned. It's a real challenge. That's why I don't mind reoccurring threads on just what people are currently carrying in thier kits. My latest kit update is a little Tubless Tire gizmo, even though I don't use tubless tires. Yep... I'm the old guy who will stop and try to help ya out when your stranded. Carrying a light weight kit is an evolving challenge.
But not as big a challenge as carrying the stuff needed to secure your bike from theft...
But not as big a challenge as carrying the stuff needed to secure your bike from theft...
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08-23-22, 12:05 PM
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A torn up to go menu also can work. Guess how I know.
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So basically, he told you that even if he had carried the pump and a tube or patches, the tire was too bad for that to work. Are you going to now knock him for not carrying a spare tire? Sounds to me like he also ruled out booting the tire.
We get it, you're old and you ride a trike, so obviously you need to judge everyone all the time. The problem is that your posts are generally so obnoxiously accusatory that the automatic goodwill your age would normally garner is negated.
BTW, did you actually check his pockets for patches and a mini-pump/CO2? Sounds to me like he may have had them himself. I'm sure your story will now change to you asking "do you need a pump and patches?" .so you can keep drawing your little moral of the story.
We get it, you're old and you ride a trike, so obviously you need to judge everyone all the time. The problem is that your posts are generally so obnoxiously accusatory that the automatic goodwill your age would normally garner is negated.
BTW, did you actually check his pockets for patches and a mini-pump/CO2? Sounds to me like he may have had them himself. I'm sure your story will now change to you asking "do you need a pump and patches?" .so you can keep drawing your little moral of the story.
You totally missed the point that it is illogical to ride 10 miles away from home with no supplies or tools.
08-23-22, 12:41 PM
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Ah--------------one of the hate filled usual few that I mentioned. You judge me for riding bents. I dont HAVE to ride a trike, I choose to because of all the benefits they offer.
You totally missed the point that it is illogical to ride 10 miles away from home with no supplies or tools.
You totally missed the point that it is illogical to ride 10 miles away from home with no supplies or tools.
...Happy belated National Senior Citizens' Day, man.
08-23-22, 12:42 PM
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When I knew nothing about bikes and was riding my brown Schwinn Varsity with only a pump mounted to the frame, I had a catastrophic flat the no amount of pumping could reconcile. Granted it was only a $200 bike, but a nice far more experienced cyclist stopped and offered help. While he was helping me fix the flat, with no quick releases to make it easy, he talked me through all the equipment I would need to carry to DIY. I immediately went to my LBS and purchased it all along with quick release skewers.
from that point toward, whenever I see someone with an issue, I offer assistance. Have only been taken up on it twice in 30 years, but all the ‘Thank you’s’ make it worthwhile.
I don’t discriminate on price, preparednesses, race or anything else. Be good, be kind and pay it forward, just like the experienced did to the kid in cutoffs on his Varsity.
from that point toward, whenever I see someone with an issue, I offer assistance. Have only been taken up on it twice in 30 years, but all the ‘Thank you’s’ make it worthwhile.
I don’t discriminate on price, preparednesses, race or anything else. Be good, be kind and pay it forward, just like the experienced did to the kid in cutoffs on his Varsity.
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Last year I had a bad flat on one of my gravel tires which takes king kong arms to get off and back on the rim. I called an UBER XL. We had a great conversation on the way home and I stimulated the economy. My bike cost me $450 by the way.
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Your point was to ridicule a person who was riding an expensive bike and wearing a full kit, and weave it into a dig at the entire group of cyclists who fit that category.
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08-23-22, 02:25 PM
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Attempting to build himself up by tearing others down is pretty much Ryda's stock in trade. I'd wager it's to compensate for suffering the indignity of riding a recumbent tricycle. Sadly, whenever I see someone in one of those contraptions, I now assume they're a jerk. I'm trying to fix that, but it's reflexive at this point.
08-23-22, 02:50 PM
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Ah--------------one of the hate filled usual few that I mentioned. You judge me for riding bents. I dont HAVE to ride a trike, I choose to because of all the benefits they offer.
You totally missed the point that it is illogical to ride 10 miles away from home with no supplies or tools.
You totally missed the point that it is illogical to ride 10 miles away from home with no supplies or tools.
No, for the 10000th time, you liar, I do not judge you for riding bents, I judge you for the obnoxious spew of insults, lies, condescension and nonsense you aim at people, including myself, who don't ride them.
I didn't miss anything, you've made it painfully obvious that the guy would've been in exactly the same fix whether or not he brought tools. And you still haven't explained what the cost of his bike or his kit had to do with his "logic".