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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 806
Posted By Bald Paul

You want to bet on that?

You want to bet on that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 806
Posted By MikeDeason

So no cash no test ride. I got an “ I’ll EMT or...

So no cash no test ride. I got an “ I’ll EMT or hit the ATM if I like the test ride”.

Turned it down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,233
Posted By wheelreason

Zip ties.

Zip ties.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 548
Posted By pdlamb

It just might work. And if you stop and buy a...

It just might work. And if you stop and buy a lottery ticket, you just might win and be able to replace the roof, the rack, and your bike.

By my estimation, the former is twice as likely as the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,299
Posted By Calsun

One can replace the brake pads, bike chain,...

One can replace the brake pads, bike chain, tires, and saddle of a used bike for very little money. I would rather pay $600 for a bike that sold new for $1500 a few years ago and has far better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,384
Posted By polyrhythmia

I noticed that in the mountains driving. It...

I noticed that in the mountains driving. It would look like I was going up when I was actually going down and vice versa.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,584
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, but that's not an issue for the vast...

Yes, but that's not an issue for the vast majority of cyclists, because they just use the wheels that come with the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By skye

rude. what's wrong with informing others about...

rude. what's wrong with informing others about this resource?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,759
Posted By SpedFast

If you did that out on the trail and it got you...

If you did that out on the trail and it got you home, CONGRATULATIONS! Job accomplished. But once you're home, fix it right. Rubber/contact cement and a piece from an old inner tube like Jay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,710
Posted By Koyote

If I were riding a sub-1000g wheelset, I'd be...

If I were riding a sub-1000g wheelset, I'd be more worried about the wheels falling apart than about punctures.

Someone will say it, so it might as well be me: I can't imagine why you'd want such...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By Trakhak

Probably posting on another forum: "Bad...

Probably posting on another forum: "Bad Experience on BikeForums."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 04:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By Garthr

These sentences are gibberish.

These sentences are gibberish.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By Jeff Neese

It sounds like you did everything BUT the one...

It sounds like you did everything BUT the one thing that you should have - taken the bike back to REI. You say you "took a stab in the dark and tried ordering a couple of them that were similar"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By Koyote

Go

This x100. OP is still within the timeframe in which he can simply return the bike (broken or not) and say, "I don't like it and want my money back" -- and they will cheerfully issue a refund in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By shelbyfv

Did I miss why you haven't taken it back to REI...

Did I miss why you haven't taken it back to REI and let them fix it? When you do, ask them to help you figure what you did wrong so you won't break the new one.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By tomato coupe

What's the point of your thread? Just take the...

What's the point of your thread? Just take the bike back to REI and get a replacement or a refund ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,749
Posted By Koyote

I'm not a fan of people who create bf accounts...

I'm not a fan of people who create bf accounts just to start slamming a bike shop or bike manufacturer...That's the sort of attitude that makes me wonder if the REI bike shop manager was correct...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 02:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,503
Posted By urbanknight

Tons of stuff I know now that seems to impress...

Tons of stuff I know now that seems to impress people despite me doing it the hard way for years.

When putting a tight tire on, put the unmounted portion on the bottom and grip the tire on both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,027
Posted By LarrySellerz

I share a room with 2 other grown men, and live...

I share a room with 2 other grown men, and live paycheck to paycheck (they are bigger now, gonna get a Wabi single speed next paycheck), don’t tell me I’m wrong for going to the fancy food bank. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,027
Posted By LarrySellerz

I am a professional. Won’t crash from something...

I am a professional. Won’t crash from something like that
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,960
Posted By phughes

Generally speaking, if your Brooks broke in...

Generally speaking, if your Brooks broke in asymmetrically, the seat was most likely too high, causing you to sit to one side to compensate. I had the same issue. Once I realized it, I dropped the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,960
Posted By big john

To me, a Brooks is like: ...

To me, a Brooks is like:
https://sheldonbrown.com/images/stonesaddle.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 697
Posted By freeranger

Why not just upgrade to a quality set of linear...

Why not just upgrade to a quality set of linear brakes (also called v-brakes) and use Kool-Stop salmon pads with them? You get to keep the bike you like, save some money, and properly set up, have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,782
Posted By Trakhak

Road bikes aren't right for everyone. It's easy...

Road bikes aren't right for everyone. It's easy to forget that BikeForums posters tend to divide into two groups: people who like to ride bikes that are optimized for performance and people who like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,782
Posted By terrymorse

A drag chute is also a better workout.

A drag chute is also a better workout.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,691
Posted By Maelochs

Once I realized that there was a standard for...

Once I realized that there was a standard for beauty independent of personal taste, my life has gotten a lot simpler.

The whole "different things appeal to different people" idea is way too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,369
Posted By SoSmellyAir

LarrySellerz I honestly feel like this is the...

LarrySellerz I honestly feel like this is the least weird thing you have ever posted in BF.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,369
Posted By Ghazmh

I wave at all other cyclists.

I wave at all other cyclists.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,366
Posted By ironwood

Why do you think you have to attach your feet to...

Why do you think you have to attach your feet to the pedals?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

If your feet are naturally splayed outwards like...

If your feet are naturally splayed outwards like that, maybe clip-in cleats just aren't for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,260
Posted By ThermionicScott

The master fisherman used a variety of bait from...

The master fisherman used a variety of bait from the get-go, and the fish are biting!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,260
Posted By tomato coupe

You should probably just avoid doctors in the...

You should probably just avoid doctors in the future. They clearly have nothing to offer you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,260
Posted By indyfabz

He’s likely not equipped to treat you. He’s not a...

He’s likely not equipped to treat you. He’s not a hospital. I spent a summer working at the world headquarters of Alcoa. Not exactly a mom and pop operation. There was both a staff doctor and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,260
Posted By genejockey

Get the vaccine dumbass. Don't listen to dumb...

Get the vaccine dumbass. Don't listen to dumb ****s telling you vaccines cause this or that. Vaccines are a large part of why we don't have 50% infant mortality anymore. It's hard to believe one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,260
Posted By tomato coupe

The most important thing is to ignore the advice...

The most important thing is to ignore the advice of the doctor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,001
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Spiders!!!

Not sure if this is a rant or a plea for help.
I've been riding earlier and earlier on MUP's and MTB trails to avoid the un ending heat.
Being the first person on the trail is cool(er), peaceful...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,579
Posted By Calsun

The problem is with the approach of the OP....

The problem is with the approach of the OP. Unless someone is under house arrest it is not difficult to go to a bike shop and investigate first hand what they have to buy. Never have I been refused a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,579
Posted By indyfabz

You sound mad and frustrated.

You sound mad and frustrated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By Mackers

https://y.yarn.co/05af916a-7bff-4f24-b2c8-d1f69890...

https://y.yarn.co/05af916a-7bff-4f24-b2c8-d1f69890ad8f_text.gif
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Larry…you never fail to humor me. Keep up the...

Larry…you never fail to humor me. Keep up the good work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By squirtdad

Get a tire that fits is the only proper answer ...

Get a tire that fits is the only proper answer

pretty bad idea to file the frame to make tire fit, and if it rubs you can get a hole in the frame pretty fast

being frugal is great, until is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By PeteHski

I think you should modify the frame to fit. A...

I think you should modify the frame to fit. A hammer, blow torch and angle grinder would fit your style here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By tungsten

omfg........

omfg........
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By tempocyclist

Angle grinder. Either grind away at the part of...

Angle grinder. Either grind away at the part of the frame that's rubbing, or grind away some of the tyre knobs that are rubbing. Your choice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,932
Posted By WhyFi

Tell me that you're not fast without telling me...

Tell me that you're not fast without telling me that you're not fast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,125
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...the Buddha said that attachment is the...

.
...the Buddha said that attachment is the root of suffering. I try not to get too attached, so as not to miss anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
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Views: 1,864
Posted By Eric F

??? I have no idea what this is about.

??? I have no idea what this is about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,183
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I must empathize with the OP. It is so hard for a...

I must empathize with the OP. It is so hard for a newly minted Master of the Universe on Wall Street to get the full attention he or she so richly deserves from one's LBS when speccing a $20K bike.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,183
Posted By smd4

This would definitely be the attitude that would...

This would definitely be the attitude that would turn off many artisanal framebuilders, whom you actually need far more than they need you.

And if you're as good as you seem to think, you'd order...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,183
Posted By chaadster

The OP doesn’t need a whole shop; nycracer1986...

The OP doesn’t need a whole shop; nycracer1986 put me on retainer and I’ll assemble for you a super-sick, fully tricked-out, custom whip in excess of $15k lickety-split, with all the special, one-off...
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