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Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,234
Posted By Cycho

+1 I bought my BD Motobecane and took it to...

+1

I bought my BD Motobecane and took it to my LBS where they were happy to assemble and service it. However, as previously mentioned, only works if you know your size. The extra $50 you would...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Cycho

Started in Manhattan for the 145 miles. It was...

Started in Manhattan for the 145 miles. It was no longer raining, but the wet road conditions proved hazardous (for tires.) I got one flat and so did my friend. One cyclist suffered 7 flats! I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,178
Posted By Cycho

Awesome. Moral to this story for me: bring your...

Awesome. Moral to this story for me: bring your bike with you when you travel. You never know what might happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By Cycho

Do a search on the forum, there is no shortage of...

Do a search on the forum, there is no shortage of information, pro and con. I bought a BD bike and have been nothing but pleased with it and it was my first road bike. I used a number of different...
Forum: Northeast
05-10-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Cycho

I'll be riding. Rain or shine, hopefully it will...

I'll be riding. Rain or shine, hopefully it will be the latter!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,506
Posted By Cycho

Not kidding, just completely wrong. My apologies....

Not kidding, just completely wrong. My apologies. I was referring to this comment from calrider:



Again, my sincerest apologies.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,506
Posted By Cycho

I wear something like this,201376 just a plain...

I wear something like this,201376 just a plain black one.

I think the OP's insistence that one CAN NOT wear a bandana is a bit overbearing. Wear what you like.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 198,664
Posted By Cycho

My bike is a Motobecane. I know it's not an...

My bike is a Motobecane.

I know it's not an authentic Motobecane.

I bought it new...from BD.

It doesn't bother me.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 13,839
Posted By Cycho

Threads like this make lurking worthwhile. This...

Threads like this make lurking worthwhile. This thread has tiger blood coursing through it!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,641
Posted By Cycho

I still say BF is the best thing that could have...

I still say BF is the best thing that could have happened to BD. I decided to buy my Motobecane (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2sQ2eqVM0JJCETaUrKYB-Q?feat=directlink)based primarily on all...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By Cycho

Did you get it sized up properly? If so, then it...

Did you get it sized up properly? If so, then it should just be a matter of riding it regularly to get use to it. I had a similar experience. I bought my first hybrid bike in 2008 to use as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 21,926
Posted By Cycho

I have a Grand Sprint and have had no issues with...

I have a Grand Sprint and have had no issues with it. Then again, the "Motobecane" sticker on it is just that, a sticker. The aluminum frame was built by Kinesis in Taiwan, along with so many other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 750
Posted By Cycho

I would never feel comfortable on one of those...

I would never feel comfortable on one of those always wondering when that beam was going to snap off.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,353
Posted By Cycho

Congrats! I'm a Fellow Motobecane owner (grand...

Congrats! I'm a Fellow Motobecane owner (grand sprint) and glad you were able to find something you liked. Enjoy it and the BF ridicule that will follow in 3...2....1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 11,907
Posted By Cycho

True, and yet there will be those that will find...

True, and yet there will be those that will find new ways (not really) to say it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 11,907
Posted By Cycho

A) the video wasn't that bad. Most of the...

A) the video wasn't that bad. Most of the motorists didn't seem to mind; some even thought it was great.

B) the over under for number of pages on this thread by noon tomorrow: 6. Place your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

Mr. Halfspeed, sir: ;) Not once did I imply,...

Mr. Halfspeed, sir: ;)

Not once did I imply, infer, intimate nor suggest that the LBS is BD's representative. I merely stated that as a consumer, I chose to take my bike to a shop (following the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

No, I get that perfectly clear. That is why I...

No, I get that perfectly clear. That is why I chose, after performing a visual inspection of my BD bike, to take it to my bike shop for that QC check and set up. I paid $80 for the service as...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

That's an unfair assessment of my position. I'm...

That's an unfair assessment of my position. I'm not trying to blame the consumer, I'm just not affording him the same credulity you and others did (at the time) because of your bias against BD. To...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

Doc, with all due respect, but I didn't see "Chin...

Doc, with all due respect, but I didn't see "Chin Hauer" referenced in the thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=498412)BarracksSi originally referenced.

Your reply to my post is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,248
Posted By Cycho

:popcorn:

:popcorn:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

A relevant portion of that post was this...

A relevant portion of that post was this contribution by Platypius:



Since BD (or in this specific case, "ChicaBike") is simply a middle-man, it would make sense to take it to a shop first...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

BF and threads like this one are the best thing...

BF and threads like this one are the best thing that could have happened to Bikes Direct. As the saying goes, "there is no such thing as bad publicity."

I made my purchasing decision (one I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

I'll take it! I'm going to bed now. Thanks...

I'll take it! I'm going to bed now. Thanks halfspeed.


Oh, all your other comments were spot on, as usual. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By Cycho

Shimano SPD-SL or Look Keo's seem to be popular. ...

Shimano SPD-SL or Look Keo's seem to be popular. I'm going to upgrade to either next year (haven't decided yet.)

As for shoes, Sidi makes wide width shoes (the mega's). Make sure you size them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

Smomponents? Really Barracks? You're better than...

Smomponents? Really Barracks? You're better than that.



Doesn't answer the question. Same components on a Motobecane, which admittedly is a pretty vanilla frame, are crap but on a CAAD9...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

My Grand Sprint was in good condition in the box...

My Grand Sprint was in good condition in the box and after a visit to the LBS to get it set up and tuned, it's been great. Are there going to be lemons in the thousands of bikes that are shipped? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 38,361
Posted By Cycho

An almost 2 year old BD thread resurrection. ...

An almost 2 year old BD thread resurrection. What are the chances?

My Motobecane is sweet, FWIW.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By Cycho

Already covered in Foo...

Already covered in Foo (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=572941).

(FWIW, I thought it was funny.)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,434
Posted By Cycho

That's why I ride a Motobecane. Nobody has...

That's why I ride a Motobecane. Nobody has one...cuz nobody wants one.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Cycho

100% CORRECT! I just couldn't commit that far. ...

100% CORRECT! I just couldn't commit that far. Someday.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 02:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,434
Posted By Cycho

It's like anything that goes mainstream. Once the...

It's like anything that goes mainstream. Once the unwashed masses gain access to it and every fred, tom, and larry are rolling around on them, it's no longer "elite" enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,875
Posted By Cycho

No, but I know how to use the search function. ...

No, but I know how to use the search function.

http://www.bikeforums.net/search.php?searchid=6435188
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Cycho

I'm not going to answer your question directly,...

I'm not going to answer your question directly, and for that I apologize, but I feel compelled to chime in on what's in my shaving kit. I don't shave my legs, but if I did, I would use the same...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,419
Posted By Cycho

I have a hybrid and a road bike. The hybrid was...

I have a hybrid and a road bike. The hybrid was my first bike and I have gotten a lot of use on it commuting to work and as my general purpose bike. I use it now primarily as the bike I use to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By Cycho

I guess I'm one of the lucky few never to have a...

I guess I'm one of the lucky few never to have a problem with Nashbar. Granted, it just happened that I didn't order anything between December 08 and March 09 when they were having the issues. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 17,743
Posted By Cycho

I'm hopelessly optimistic. Plus, I think the...

I'm hopelessly optimistic. Plus, I think the mods recognize the pure entertainment value of this thread to keep it going if the OP keeps posting his asinine rebuttals.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 17,743
Posted By Cycho

Noon, 8/13.

Noon, 8/13.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 06:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,342
Posted By Cycho

"Get me a small man's wet suit, please!" -...

"Get me a small man's wet suit, please!" - :roflmao2::roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,342
Posted By Cycho

Appetite for Destruction was a great album. I...

Appetite for Destruction was a great album. I was 14 when it was released and it changed my perspective on music. Their stuff after that was "ok" to "meh".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 07:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,342
Posted By Cycho

If you can't hear the cars when you ride then you...

If you can't hear the cars when you ride then you have the music up to loud or you're wearing these:

http://www.djkit.co.uk/images/products/large/sedj5000_large.jpg


I'm digging My Morning...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,222
Posted By Cycho

Performance owns Nashbar so if they have tax...

Performance owns Nashbar so if they have tax nexus in MD then you're going to be charged tax. I usually get my stuff in 5 days when I order and I live in North NJ.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By Cycho

Hello fellow Jerseian. Enjoy your bike. I'll...

Hello fellow Jerseian. Enjoy your bike. I'll see you on the roads. (well, depending on where you ride.) :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,222
Posted By Cycho

I've placed several orders with them since April...

I've placed several orders with them since April (post their hack issues) without incident.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,817
Posted By Cycho

But take the rust proofing. You want that. ...

But take the rust proofing. You want that. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 04:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By Cycho

1st pic: FTW 2nd pic: Is that the Motobecane...

1st pic: FTW

2nd pic: Is that the Motobecane Fly Ti? It can outrun bears?!

You're also minutes away from the Woodbury Commons so you have that going for you...which is nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 04:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,625
Posted By Cycho

FWIW, REM sleep lasts about 90 minutes each night.

FWIW, REM sleep lasts about 90 minutes each night.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 04:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By Cycho

Correction: I'm from NYC (born and raised), I...

Correction: I'm from NYC (born and raised), I just happen to live in Union (a lovely blue collar town, really). And this from someone in Chester! I've been there; I'm not impressed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 03:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By Cycho

Pcad, slowly back away from the keyboard, and go...

Pcad, slowly back away from the keyboard, and go lie down. I think the Synvisc is eating away at your brain.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 03:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,544
Posted By Cycho

Sorry to hear about your run in with an SUV...

Sorry to hear about your run in with an SUV driven by an inexperienced female driver. Boy, that's the trifecta for an "accident waiting to happen" scenario.

And yes, BB are great. I have Storm...
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