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03-18-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By ottobon100

Rubbing alcohol

I just rescued a Trek 700 Multitrack for $30 at a garage sale that was beyond filthy. Missing tires, tubes and seatpost. I used rubbing alcohol, clayed it, then used some Simoniz ceramic coating. The...
03-18-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,390
Posted By Steve B.

I have already commented on this. The seat post...

I have already commented on this. The seat post is the only proprietary part. Stem and bar are standard stuff, just Trek branded carbon bar.

And as final note, I e-mailed the shop and instructed...
03-17-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By Koyote

I've observed this sort of behavior in my mother:...

I've observed this sort of behavior in my mother: when I was a kid, she was barely paying attention. But as she has gotten older, she has been offering more and more advice and gotten very insistent...
03-17-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By shelbyfv

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in...

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in a dark alley. This I see more as a large dog turd that appears periodically in the same spot on the sidewalk. Dodge it, step in it, ponder why...
03-17-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By indyfabz

I have a challenge: See if you can trivialize...

I have a challenge: See if you can trivialize “elder abuse” any further.

I can’t imagine that anyone who is truly 85 would call responses here “elder abuse.”
03-17-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By Maelochs

Are you unwell? You are not a threat to...

Are you unwell?

You are not a threat to anyone in any way ... ever. As far as posting something close to the truth .... it could happen but only by accident.

You do seem to think that...
03-17-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By indyfabz

IKR. if one feels like they are being abused, it...

IKR. if one feels like they are being abused, it makes no sense to continue to expose yourself to the alleged abuse. Perhaps the feeling of abuse is fabricated. THAT would make total sense.
...
03-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By terrymorse

Um. When riding, it's either a cycling cap, a do...

Um. When riding, it's either a cycling cap, a do rag, or skin cancer.

Club Hair Loss.
03-17-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By Chuck M

I'm pretty sure none of them perceive you as a...

I'm pretty sure none of them perceive you as a threat to their cycling hobbies. There is a wide range of road cyclists, gravel riders, mountain bikers, vintage owners and commuters that are not...
03-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By Steel Charlie

You really need to come to terms with the fact...

You really need to come to terms with the fact that you pose no threat of any kind to anyone in any way
03-16-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 701
Posted By indyfabz

Buck the trend by using whatever works for you....

Buck the trend by using whatever works for you. What does it matter IF MTB-ers only use hip packs?
03-16-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By indyfabz

You must be new around here. See, e.g., post #15...

You must be new around here. See, e.g., post #15 of this thread.
03-16-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 523
Posted By KerryIrons

Or conversely, if isopropanol damages your paint,...

Or conversely, if isopropanol damages your paint, you have unbelievably poor quality paint.
03-15-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 523
Posted By smd4

Absolutely. But if he has a frame that’s been...

Absolutely. But if he has a frame that’s been painted, the point is that paint thinner won’t affect it with a wipe or two, let alone alcohol.
03-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 523
Posted By smd4

You could rub paint thinner on the surface and...

You could rub paint thinner on the surface and nothing bad would happen.
03-15-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 316
Posted By Pratt

If you have to ask...

If you have to ask...
03-15-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

Not one of us gives a twopenny **** what kind of...

Not one of us gives a twopenny **** what kind of cycling you do. OTOH, you seem absolutely obsessed with what kind of cycling WE do.
03-15-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

I doubt anyone even thinks about the kind of...

I doubt anyone even thinks about the kind of cycling you do
03-15-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By tomato coupe

Confirmation that "proselytizing" was the right...

Confirmation that "proselytizing" was the right word.
03-15-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By tomato coupe

No one hates the kind of cycling you do --...

No one hates the kind of cycling you do -- everyone is tired of your proselytizing about it.
03-15-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By tomato coupe

It's not a personal attack to point out the...

It's not a personal attack to point out the fallacy of your argument.
03-15-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By indyfabz

It’s going to hit near 60 in Lincoln today. Go...

It’s going to hit near 60 in Lincoln today. Go ride your bike (or the tricycle you claim to own) and post some pics. :lol:
03-15-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

It’s just a different machine. Let’s imagine UCI...

It’s just a different machine. Let’s imagine UCI records had started using Penny Farthings. Would that mean that every subsequent record for the next 1000 years had to be set using a Penny Farthing?
03-15-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By tomato coupe

An "excellent technician" could pretty much...

An "excellent technician" could pretty much figure out that not everyone has to ride the same way that they do. The only logical conclusion, therefore, is that you're not one.
03-15-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By shelbyfv

Weird that you find so many folks on the road...

Weird that you find so many folks on the road having problems with vintage photocopiers. :foo:
03-15-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By indyfabz

Thanks for saving me some time looking this up. ...

Thanks for saving me some time looking this up.

And it’s funny. Just the other day I commented that he appeared to have abandoned the “I’m doing it right and you’re doing it wrong.” threads. I’m...
03-15-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

The underlying theme of this thread is that you...

The underlying theme of this thread is that you are obviously trolling
03-14-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By rsbob

I don’t seek to understand. Instead, I seek to...

I don’t seek to understand. Instead, I seek to accept. (This goes much farther than cycling)

Besides, what they choose to do or not do is of zero concern.
03-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By smd4

Seems like they just wanted to keep bike racing...

Seems like they just wanted to keep bike racing fast.

Why don’t y’all just start your own race? “Tour de Rhode Island” perhaps? Maybe would work better than playing the “victim.” Do you think...
03-14-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By tomato coupe

Two type of cyclist I just dont understand I...

Two type of cyclist I just dont understand

I suspect there are a lot more than two types of riders you don’t understand.
03-13-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By squirtdad

that logic would then state the improved training...

that logic would then state the improved training methods are unfair to old records, so current riders would need to train on wine and cigarettes.

or that people should ride the tour de france on...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By sloar

Jones bars for the win! I’ve always been curious...

Jones bars for the win! I’ve always been curious about alternative bars but I’ve never wanted to spend the money. This time I had a chance to try and today’s ride won me over. Started out just a...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The...

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The weight of your lock is inversely proportional to the weight of the bike.
03-11-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By tomato coupe

George Soros was born out of a marriage between...

George Soros was born out of a marriage between the Romanovs and a powerful French Lizard family. Everybody knows that.
03-11-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Koyote

Pretty much everything great about bf in one...

Pretty much everything great about bf in one thread, right?
03-11-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By StanSeven

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with...

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with posts by Larry, Indy, smd4, vegan, calamariachris, and Koyote. And it’s still just two pages.
03-11-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

SOROS!!!! Everybody DRINK!!!!!!

SOROS!!!!

Everybody DRINK!!!!!!
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
03-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By veganbikes

Doing a tour stage or a full tour on vintage or...

Doing a tour stage or a full tour on vintage or modern vintage replica bikes would be cool but not practical and not going to happen.

In terms of the UCI they are actually owned by a cabal of...
03-11-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By indyfabz

Why does the OP even care about “racer boys”? On...

Why does the OP even care about “racer boys”? On the bright side, at least it’s not another “I’m doing it righ and you’re not.” thread. Nice to see someone expand their repertoire for a change.
03-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By urbanknight

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains...

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains are in the socks.
03-11-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By obrentharris

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and...

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and allowed derailleurs in the Tour de France in 1937. It's been downhilll ever since with all this new fangled stuff.
Brent
03-11-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

Because your premise is faulty.

Because your premise is faulty.
03-08-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By pdlamb

Of course this needs to be updated in this age of...

Of course this needs to be updated in this age of peened chain rivets; you either need 110 spare pins or 55 reusable chain links to reassemble nowadays.

:D
03-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By FBinNY

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for...

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for this subject.

It's P&R (politics & religion) and IMO should be P, R & Chain lube.

This subject stirs up all kinds of pointless arguments, and...
02-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,894
Posted By indyfabz

This bike plus my 220 pound body gets a brake...

This bike plus my 220 pound body gets a brake change once a year after usually 1,300 or more touring miles, often in hilly and/or mountainous terrain, plus lots of commuting miles where I’m often at...
02-25-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,997
Posted By Polaris OBark

Buy a $200 Abby Hanger Alignment Gauge. You will...

Buy a $200 Abby Hanger Alignment Gauge. You will feel better.
02-24-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Camilo

Nearly 2,000 posts and this is a question the OP...

Nearly 2,000 posts and this is a question the OP has? So unique and original
02-16-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,363
Posted By mstateglfr

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02-16-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,363
Posted By indyfabz

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!
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