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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,371
Posted By Bmach

How can you heal without knowing what the problem...

How can you heal without knowing what the problem is? How did you know you tore your ACL the first time? A torn ACL will not heal on its own. You need to get that knee checked out by a doctor.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,219
Posted By qwaalodge

The only time I ever collided with another...

The only time I ever collided with another bicycle was with an idiot riding on the wrong side of the road and plenty of close calls with them.

These idiots are even more annoying to come across...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,219
Posted By detroitjim

2 bicycles collide, caught on Google Maps

Likely distracted when they recognized the mapping vehicle.
Looks as though neither rider was injured.

Neither rider wore helmets.
Rider #2(white shirt) had a rack but was carrying a bag on his...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,371
Posted By DangerousDanR

Yes. See someone who can take an MRI of that...

Yes. See someone who can take an MRI of that knee and tell you what the issue is. Nobody can tell you what is injured without an accurate image of the inside of your knee.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-05-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

A fixed gear bicycle is not a good choice for...

A fixed gear bicycle is not a good choice for long range commuting unless no other kind of bicycle is available, no matter what the price of gasoline.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-05-22, 05:44 AM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By rumrunn6

worth every penny to resist that lying, cheating...

worth every penny to resist that lying, cheating POS puny putin & all his lying, cheating supporters, both foreign & domestic. but of course I wish it wasn't happening, because the domino effect will...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By MinnMan

P&R is dead. Long live P&R

P&R is dead. Long live P&R
Forum: Living Car Free
02-27-22, 01:03 AM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By rybin

Unfortunately not. It'll get more entrenched...

Unfortunately not. It'll get more entrenched before it fades away, if anything
Forum: Living Car Free
02-25-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By Bald Paul

People will complain bitterly about the price of...

People will complain bitterly about the price of gasoline, and how much it costs to fill their tanks. They may even cut back on non-essential driving, or look for a more fuel efficient vehicle. But....
Forum: Living Car Free
02-22-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By pdlamb

Probably the same as the number of people who...

Probably the same as the number of people who took to their bikes the last time gas hit $5 a gallon; approximately zero.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-22-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By rumrunn6

maybe he's taking his brakes out. who stops these...

maybe he's taking his brakes out. who stops these days anyway. is it Friday yet?
Forum: Living Car Free
02-22-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I drive about 12k miles a year. My calcs for my...

I drive about 12k miles a year. My calcs for my VW say "$35 per month incremental cost if price/gallon rises $1." Ain't enough to make me stop using the car.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-22-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,574
Posted By 10 Wheels

Breaks.

Breaks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Posted By Ryan_M

New hybrid build

I have a Giant Roam 1 that pretty much had all of it's parts upgraded with some going to benefit the GFs bike. The only original part left was the frame and some odd small bits. So I decided to order...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,761
Posted By MNBikeCommuter

I've been running Conti Gatorskins for...

I've been running Conti Gatorskins for years/decades. Maybe there's better out there, but they've served me very well for commuting and long rides.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,761
Posted By Colorado Kid

Tires

I don't want to start a Flame War but I want 700+28 tires for my commuter/touring bike. Any ideas?
Forum: Northeast
10-27-21, 03:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,842
Posted By rumrunn6

lol, the OP better just stay home

lol, the OP better just stay home
Forum: Northeast
10-22-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,842
Posted By blacknbluebikes

After 6am there are a lot of bikers in the park,...

After 6am there are a lot of bikers in the park, every kind of rider. Quite a few before that, but I'd suggest you wait for sunrise (well after 7am now), just to see where you're going. Slower...
Forum: Northeast
10-22-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,842
Posted By debade

Be careful of white women walking their dog. ...

Be careful of white women walking their dog. https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968372253/white-woman-who-called-police-on-black-man-bird-watching-has-charges-dismissed
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By ussprinceton

well, I'm not in a rush. Just collecting parts...

well, I'm not in a rush. Just collecting parts and stuff. I have plenty of other bikes that I ride. This is the FrameSet that I'm trying to build
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,800
Posted By dmanthree

I wonder if she knows about these? ...

I wonder if she knows about these?


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,995
Posted By donm1967

Upgrading from hybrid to road bike

Hey all,
I've been riding my 2009 Cannondale quick 4 for a long time. I ride a mix of street and limestone trail, hence why I chose the hybrid back then. I added inner bar ends for diff hand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,034
Posted By ARider2

This is very bad news indeed. It is nearly...

This is very bad news indeed. It is nearly impossible for any small business to survive these days and even more so for the LBS given the fact complete bicycles and parts and accessories have been in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,034
Posted By cb400bill

Sheldon Brown worked there for years. ...

Sheldon Brown worked there for years.

https://www.harriscyclery.net/
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,490
Posted By ClydeClydeson

A certain segment of the male population is...

A certain segment of the male population is uncomfortable seeing other men in tight clothing. I believe they are troubled by their own feelings that are more difficult to suppress in such...
Forum: Southern California
12-01-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,006
Posted By diphthong

and leucadia blvd, in the area of the fatality,...

and leucadia blvd, in the area of the fatality, is a stretch i would consider relatively safe-with a disclaimer...i've found the .25 mile before and after freeway
onramps/offramps to generally be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By nomadmax

If you run into these people on a MUP, it's your...

If you run into these people on a MUP, it's your fault; because you willingly went on a MUP.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,142
Posted By Bah Humbug

Apparently not.

Apparently not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By cyccommute

Some of us can’t believe that others have drunk...

Some of us can’t believe that others have drunk the 29er Kool-aid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 29,680
Posted By Maelochs

The point of cycling is riding a bicycle.

The point of cycling is riding a bicycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By rosefarts

I just got one ...

I just got one
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By cyccommute

5 of 8 ...

5 of 8


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/deaf59fa_f06b_408b_b810_aa077e328215_afe494490a75cd91305bb9833355891d1ac5c1e7.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By spoook

Twenty Six

Who still rides 26" bikes? I still have two of them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,438
Posted By Moe Zhoost

So it's been three and a half years since the OP...

So it's been three and a half years since the OP posed his one and only question to BF. Since he has never responded to the thread, either he's declined the job offer, taken it at a salary well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,748
Posted By dieselgoat

I would save up and buy another bike before I...

I would save up and buy another bike before I bought new wheels for that bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,748
Posted By dedhed

Not usually unless they fail.

Not usually unless they fail.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,002
Posted By jppe

Too Much Turkey????

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I thought this was a funny story. Blame it on too...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-27-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,622
Posted By njkayaker

Which ones come with Swedish super models? Mine...

Which ones come with Swedish super models? Mine came with supermodels but not Swedish ones.

Wahoo would work. 530 would too.

Don’t know why you want to look at maps without using them for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,879
Posted By Bill Kapaun

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By rsbob

No full fenders on this but it gets cleaned after...

No full fenders on this but it gets cleaned after it’s rain rides. The rear wing works well and pops right off. Had a small repair after a slight off down an embankment on my mtn bike (where some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By wolfchild

Nothing to worry about...but for an extra peace...

Nothing to worry about...but for an extra peace of mind you can spray some rust proofing oil inside your steel frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By cxwrench

There haven't been enough of these threads lately?

There haven't been enough of these threads lately?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,366
Posted By mpetry912

Scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner with a soapy...

Scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner with a soapy water follow up is surprisingly good.

Mark Petry
Bainbridge Island, WA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,462
Posted By CrowSeph

After a lot of time and a lot of wrong forks...

After a lot of time and a lot of wrong forks ordered (tnx stupid local shop) the bike is ready to be returned to the owner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpE5xcCGaU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,142
Posted By Random11

My son who's taken possession of my Giant is 30,...

My son who's taken possession of my Giant is 30, and not much of a cyclist. It wasn't much of a sacrifice for him to lend me my old bike back for a day. I have an older son who's 32 and very much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,366
Posted By grizzly59

Hot water and Dawn Platinum 4x

Hot water and Dawn Platinum 4x
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,142
Posted By Kapusta

Don't believe the Bikes Direct comparison...

Don't believe the Bikes Direct comparison numbers. Their bikes are generally a pretty decent value if you are OK working on your own stuff, and know how to check over the build of a bike, but the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,142
Posted By tomato coupe

It's not the equivalent of a $2-3k bike. If it...

It's not the equivalent of a $2-3k bike. If it was, everyone cyclist that owned a set of Allen wrenches would be all over it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,366
Posted By Koyote

Please don't use gasoline as a degreaser. Ever.

Please don't use gasoline as a degreaser. Ever.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,366
Posted By _ForceD_

Home Depot has its own store brand of a citrus...

Home Depot has its own store brand of a citrus degreaser spray that works surprisingly well IMO. I use it to clean the bike components, but it is also good for cleaning your greasy hands too. I also...
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