Two type of cyclist I just dont understand.
03-15-24, 03:40 PM
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I learned last year that there are two types of cyclists in the boonies. Those that carry TP and those that don't.
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I shouldn't have to "make myself more visible;" Drivers should just stop running people over.
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As I have posted before, I carry lots to tools and repair parts in my trunk pack, and always stop to help any one stranded. But strangely enough one the the tools I use the most on these occasions is my 6 inch crescent wrench, usually old beater bikes.
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You know guys, the ignore feature is working just fine and is an outstanding way to improve thread content when properly applied. But of course, I get it, you guys are just bored and can’t resist the opportunities to chime in.
Tomato coupe please leave the thread. Thanks!
Tomato coupe please leave the thread. Thanks!
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1) Why are you all attacking the OP for his observation and question? How about a polite reply or no reply at all, like your mother taught you?
For my part, I learned a few tricks from other riders in my local bike club:
- Many carbon Trek bikes have storage in the downtube enough for tools and maybe a tube as well.
- Many riders pack all this stuff in jersey pockets. It helps them keep the bike lighter and have a sweaty lower back. ;-)
- If you pack smart, all you need can fit in a very small saddle bag
For myself, if I’m going more than 5 miles from home, I do take a spare tube, patch kit, multi-tool and mini pump.
For my part, I learned a few tricks from other riders in my local bike club:
- Many carbon Trek bikes have storage in the downtube enough for tools and maybe a tube as well.
- Many riders pack all this stuff in jersey pockets. It helps them keep the bike lighter and have a sweaty lower back. ;-)
- If you pack smart, all you need can fit in a very small saddle bag
For myself, if I’m going more than 5 miles from home, I do take a spare tube, patch kit, multi-tool and mini pump.
03-16-24, 10:44 AM
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03-16-24, 12:10 PM
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I never got a flat. Could be because the tires were like truck tires - heavy, inflexible, impenetrable. If I had, I'd have been screwed. I never even changed a tube on those tires. I wouldn't have known how, and even if i had, I didn't have the tools!
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I think one of these days I'm going to plot out a route with Garmin Connect and get an idea of how far I was riding back then. The towns I rode to and the roads I took are easy enough to remember, but the number of laps around town to chat with the girls at the burger joint will be hard to estimate.
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You know the worst part? There are so many nicer roads than the ones I rode on BITD.
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A quick plotting with Garmin Connect makes me think I seriously overestimated how much I rode as a teenager. I still think I was lucky to be a teenager then instead of now though.
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03-16-24, 11:48 PM
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Here in the snowbelt in the winter, I watch a lot of videos of trail rides all over the country. I see two types of cyclist on these rides. One is the rider that has No visible trace of tubes. patch kits, or pumps. I guess they rely on help from other riders. The other type is the rider that has his whole bike loaded down with bags. They look like that if someone invited to to a cross country ride, they could say lets go. For just an out and back ride, I just dont understand either one.
I ride with a trunk pack, that should have enough tools, tubes, patch kits, mini pump, and other emergency parts that should get me home 99% of the time without walking.
I ride with a trunk pack, that should have enough tools, tubes, patch kits, mini pump, and other emergency parts that should get me home 99% of the time without walking.
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You have to understand that there is a small group on this forum hates the type of bikes that an 85 year old cyclist rides. Their form of elder abuse. Some how I am considered a threat to their group think.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
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Originally Posted by rydabent;[url=tel:23186691
23186691[/url]]You have to understand that there is a small group on this forum hates the type of bikes that an 85 year old cyclist rides. Their form of elder abuse. Some how I am considered a threat to their group think.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
They are showing their disgust at your constant othering.
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You have to understand that there is a small group on this forum hates the type of bikes that an 85 year old cyclist rides. Their form of elder abuse. Some how I am considered a threat to their group think.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
OTOH I hold the trump card here. One day they too will get old, if they are lucky, and im quite sure their attitude will change.
In other words ---- GET OFF MY LAWN !
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I used to carry one of those - a great bike tool back in the day. It could change a wheel, tighten a brake bolt, tighten a pedal, adjust a cable, etc.