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Search: Posts Made By: hollywoodeskimo
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 15,491
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Only "fine gents" that is :rolleyes:

Only "fine gents" that is :rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
03-31-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,399
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I'll gladly give up my man card, if I even have...

I'll gladly give up my man card, if I even have one.

The idea of driving a hybrid appeals to me because it supports the progress towards fuel efficiency and all the good that that brings about. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-16, 08:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,035
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

anyone have the poop on priority bicycles Yes. ...

anyone have the poop on priority bicycles
Yes. But I cleaned it off. (Sorry. Pay no attention. I just couldn't resist.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,252
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I like your style. That's pretty much what I do....

I like your style. That's pretty much what I do. Although, I will occasionally use a little citrus cleaner and a brush. I use a light application of mineral oil (the kind that is used as a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,987
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Wow! What a great experience. More stores (of...

Wow! What a great experience. More stores (of all kinds) should be like that. If you invest in potential customers you will eventually get your investment back and then some.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,987
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

No. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a test...

No. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a test ride. My LBS lets folks test ride for free. They were so nice that they even let me return a bike I purchased after I took it home and rode it for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-29-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,246
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Here's good news. The town I work in has an...

Here's good news. The town I work in has an ordinance that requires that whenever major renovations are done to a street, bike lanes must be established. There are still a lot of streets that need...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-16, 06:29 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

OK. Now I'm using Google Chrome and it seems far...

OK. Now I'm using Google Chrome and it seems far superior. No typos at all and I've typed a whole 3 sentences. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-16, 06:26 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I'm sorry to hear you are having the same...

I'm sorry to hear you are having the same problems, but a little relieved to hear I'm not the only one. Maybe the issue will eventually get fixed.

I have tried the advanced mode and at first...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Thank you for the advice. It just seems strange...

Thank you for the advice. It just seems strange that I have the same problems whether I'm posting from a PC or a iPad or iPhone and using different IPSs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-16, 01:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,304
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Oh. Yeah. That does sound like he's a bit of a...

Oh. Yeah. That does sound like he's a bit of a jerk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 12:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,598
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Uh oh. You're on that slippery slope. :)

Uh oh. You're on that slippery slope. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,304
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I can see how that would be annoying. Sometimes...

I can see how that would be annoying. Sometimes I think folks like that are pretty sure they can't afford some of the things that others enjoy doing and they just want to be sure. It's like they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

My 2004 AWD Toyota Matrix gets about 27 MPG real...

My 2004 AWD Toyota Matrix gets about 27 MPG real world and it's probably about the same size as the Element. That's kind of what I go by, decency-wise for that kind of car. Honestly, I don't even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,304
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Well, the jokester is only in his 60's. So,...

Well, the jokester is only in his 60's. So, there is still chance he might grow up.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-16, 07:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,304
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I agree with you about questioning why someone...

I agree with you about questioning why someone would bring up costs at a time like that. However, as to your larger question, I would disagree with the premise that the experience your club mate's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 07:30 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking...

Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking for. The Element looks like a good choice if you are set on putting your bike in the vehicle. The Element has good reviews, few recalls, and gets...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 07:06 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I think I mentioned before that I have trouble...

I think I mentioned before that I have trouble with the Bike Forum's site. Typing and posting are a real challenge and I've tried with different computers and different IPSs. Here's an example of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Car Manufacturers With The Most Vehicles Recalled...

Car Manufacturers With The Most Vehicles Recalled (http://www.business2community.com/automotive/car-manufacturers-vehicles-recalled-01492095#IZ2rvJOA72zFbMZ3.97)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-16, 10:15 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

There is a reason I deleted the message. I do...

There is a reason I deleted the message. I do like to be accurate and I didn't feel I had been as accurate as I would like to have been. That said, I would point out that the title of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I'm not being critical here. To each his own. I...

I'm not being critical here. To each his own. I might go back to a manual if I lived in a rural area. But living in NJ and driving in heavy congestion every work day changed my mind about manual...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Another good bet for you might be a AWD Toyota...

Another good bet for you might be a AWD Toyota Matrix. I've owned one for 12 years. It has over 200,000 miles on it and it has only required minor repairs that I have done myself. It gets about 27...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

It might shock you to hear this, but my opinion...

It might shock you to hear this, but my opinion is just that. Nothing more. Nothing less. I stand by it. The OP needs no more.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I always wonder why many people think Hondas are...

I always wonder why many people think Hondas are superior to Toyotas. I get an update from the USDOT every Monday and Hondas have many more recalls than Toyotas. None this week. None for Toyota...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 08:54 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

What one needs is part of what makes something...

What one needs is part of what makes something that addresses that need to be the best solution for them. Sounds like what your need is out of the norm. Most folks don't use their vehicles 90% of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Then that makes sense. I don't thing getting the...

Then that makes sense. I don't thing getting the appropriate vehicle that meets one's needs without going overboard would meet with anyone but your car salesman's disapproval. :) The OP indicated...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I don't understand all this talk about buying...

I don't understand all this talk about buying trucks or mini vans or suvs just to move your one bike around. All you need is a car that you are comfortable driving and a rack. You said you are only...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 124,403
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I drive a Toyota Corolla and it works out fine...

I drive a Toyota Corolla and it works out fine for both my bike and my kayak. I have a trailer hitch mount for the bike rack and a top rack for the kayak. The car is very reliable. If you're after...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-16, 08:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,212
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I just have the one bike that you can see in my...

I just have the one bike that you can see in my icon. It's a 1961 Schwinn CoEd, welded steel bike. Obviously, I'm not a high tech, high performance cyclist. I bought a brandy-new aluminum bike and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-16, 06:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,899
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I feel your pain. But I'm still glad for the...

I feel your pain. But I'm still glad for the change. Like you said, it's the first few days that can be rough. After that it's all OK.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,839
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Can't we all just ride our bikes and have fun? ...

Can't we all just ride our bikes and have fun?

No. I guess we all can't. Oh well.
Forum: Northern California
03-16-16, 07:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

This is indicative of what I've been writing...

This is indicative of what I've been writing about here. DST has many different effects on our lives. DST may help when it comes to safety but hurt when it comes to conserving energy. I know of no...
Forum: Northern California
03-15-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Thank you. I had heard a story on public radio...

Thank you. I had heard a story on public radio indicating the increase in deaths in traffic accidents in the week after DST starts rose by 100. I don't know where they got their numbers.

I...
Forum: Northern California
03-15-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Do you have a link to that study? I'd be...

Do you have a link to that study? I'd be interested to read it.
Forum: Northern California
03-15-16, 07:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

It's not an issue that has been studied in a...

It's not an issue that has been studied in a comprehensive enough manner to make an informed decision. Lot's of variables. Kids going to school in the dark. The effects of the "jet lag" on safety. ...
Forum: Northern California
03-14-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Then they should start school later. This would...

Then they should start school later. This would also be good for teenagers especially as their natural sleep/wake periods run later than adults' natural sleep/wake periods. But then you have to...
Forum: Northern California
03-14-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,871
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

One of the reasons for keeping standard time is...

One of the reasons for keeping standard time is so it won't be dark for the kids going to school in the morning. Just saying.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,617
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Hi!!

Hi!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,000
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I'm so confused! :twitchy:

I'm so confused! :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,708
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

Very cool idea.

Very cool idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 34,044
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I like your idea. Maybe I'll just paint the...

I like your idea. Maybe I'll just paint the Kendas I have now. That seems more appropriate somehow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 14,916
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

broonzy

Woodchucks can't chuck wood. The ones I've talked with indicated that they would in no way or ever chuck wood Your question will remain unanswered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 14,916
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

The more you shine it it gets. No, wait that's...

The more you shine it it gets. No, wait that's the difference between a stove. Sorry.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 8,786
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I had a flat not long ago and the very first...

I had a flat not long ago and the very first cyclist to come along stopped. There was nothing much he could do because the whole tire was shot. He offered to let me use his cell phone to get some...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,708
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I'm a function over form kind of guy. I stop my...

I'm a function over form kind of guy. I stop my bike when out for rides and want to be able leave my bike standing. I don't want to lay the bike down or lean the bike against anything. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 34,044
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

What color tires will go with my rusted chrome...

What color tires will go with my rusted chrome handlebar and white-with-large-patches-of-red-primer paint job? I'm thinking black tires are not the right way to go. Because a lot of people laugh at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,916
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

If you have tension on that rack while you are...

If you have tension on that rack while you are anywhere near it, you could be asking for trouble. If you're going to do it this way, you should make sure you release any tension before you go to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-16, 07:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,916
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

This is a good idea.

This is a good idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,363
Views: 5,284,919
Posted By hollywoodeskimo

I hear you.

I hear you.
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