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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,287
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1600/old_school_e14de55189b37023944e89358142b7ee41b964dc.jpg

If you're going to mention old school....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 857
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The masking tape matches the bar tape, so I'm ok...

The masking tape matches the bar tape, so I'm ok with it.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 959
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

My guess: UL listing puts the number on your...

My guess: UL listing puts the number on your side.
Nothing is a guarantee.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 959
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You don't understand, you MUST ban eBikes and BE...

You don't understand, you MUST ban eBikes and BE AFRAID!!!!!

(why aren't you being afraid?)

((BE AFRAID DAMMIT!!! I NEED ATTENTION!!!))
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 959
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

yes yes, you hate batteries because you don't...

yes yes, you hate batteries because you don't understand basic physics.

Can i explain the operation of a battery bag?
Absolutely

Will I waste my time on someone who doesn't want to understand....
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 959
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Almost everything you said is wrong. ...

Almost everything you said is wrong.

congrats!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 651
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I believe that red paint makes my bike faster

I believe that red paint makes my bike faster
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I get that. Have you considered a Schwalbe...

I get that. Have you considered a Schwalbe Marathon Plus? It reduces punctures to near zero... and worst case, it you actually DO get a flat, it'll fold and store in an UBER with ease
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 904
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Well crap, all I'm doing is going riding. It's...

Well crap, all I'm doing is going riding.
It's free on Thanksgiving!
(free of people)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 786
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

From someone who knows: I rode in 95f 95% heat...

From someone who knows:
I rode in 95f 95% heat for YEARS, and wore long sleeve shirts.
1. Darker colors protect better but are slightly warmer.
2. Long sleeves protect much better than sun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 370
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yeah i get ya. There are 50T in 8-9-10...

Yeah i get ya.

There are 50T in 8-9-10 speed cassettes.

Also I cheat by using friction thumb shifters, so any speed combination works fine.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 297
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I mean, yeah, makes sense. Most of the...

I mean, yeah, makes sense.

Most of the smaller mopeds are 2 cycle pollution fests that spew out more crap than an SUV and aren't exactly efficient when measured in miles/gallon/lb transported.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,160
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Look, if you're going to take this seriously,...

Look, if you're going to take this seriously, you'll need a 21/64"

:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,160
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Drilling out will be fine. Don't forget to...

Drilling out will be fine.
Don't forget to debur.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 674
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I havent seen well known 500w kits with a water...

I havent seen well known 500w kits with a water bottle mount. Those usually have a 250-300w bundle
You may have to pick and choose each component.
I have seen water bottle mount batteries (it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,542
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Attention Bikeforums users! Bob and Fabby...

Attention Bikeforums users!

Bob and Fabby have lost their sense of humor.
If found, please return it to the service desk.
Thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,542
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Not for me but my wife wants two of them, one...

Not for me but my wife wants two of them, one white and one black.

Well... Christmas is coming soon so.....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,790
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'd appreciate it if you two would stop having an...

I'd appreciate it if you two would stop having an enjoyable and fulfilling experience with inexpensive bicycles.

You're triggering the Misery Brigade (tm) and hurting their fee-fees.

So would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 661
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'll get the crayons for you. (try not to...

I'll get the crayons for you.

(try not to eat them)
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 620
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

wrong quote, right idea....

wrong quote, right idea....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 661
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I prefer the "EENIE-MEANIE-MINEY-MO" technique ...

I prefer the "EENIE-MEANIE-MINEY-MO" technique

Many people are skipping the full suspension just for said reasons.

Too much money, too much risks.

Last time I asked a bike shop on advice...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 409
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'm beginning to think that you have a warehouse...

I'm beginning to think that you have a warehouse of folding bikes and parts :D

Is the fork missing break posts?
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-03-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,128
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

In the EU? Varies but 250w and 25kph is the max...

In the EU?
Varies but 250w and 25kph is the max for unlicensed ebikes in all of the EU

Some countries also have a 2000w and 4000w limits for moped and motor cycles (though terminology also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,006
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yea, but you're not a(n) [insert sub set here]...

Yea, but you're not a(n) [insert sub set here] cyclist, therefore (ergo) I'm the more pure cyclist or something.

*whew*
being that snarky takes a lot out of you!!

Come hang out in the "not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 421
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Comes with a 5 finger discount! (will take...

Comes with a 5 finger discount!
(will take payment in Fentanyl)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-23, 11:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 639
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Calling bike a BSO is the stupidest thing I've...

Calling bike a BSO is the stupidest thing I've ever seen.
It's adding complexity where it's not needed, just to sound... well... stupid.


Anyway, are you looking for modern day trigger shifter...
Forum: Fatbikes
10-19-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,158
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Went to get road shoes and bought a fat bike. ...

Went to get road shoes and bought a fat bike.
Perfection!

As for the tires, I wouldn't get too worked on the details yet.
the Vanhelgas are good overall tires and an excellent starting point. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,204
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You know what else has layers? CAKES have...

You know what else has layers?
CAKES have layers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,204
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

ooh ooh!! I know! Call it "Serious" ...

ooh ooh!! I know!

Call it "Serious"

"Surly you can't be Serious"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

um... kinda? As stated above, it changes the...

um... kinda?
As stated above, it changes the way that force is applied (over time instead of instantaneously)
But the rider might take less care for avoiding obstacles with suspension.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,267
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Brooks Cambium Same company, made of rubber...

Brooks Cambium
Same company, made of rubber infused cotton weave.

I ride in all conditions and apparently you aren't supposed to get leather wet or something.

I enjoy mine, they even have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,790
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Even with sufficient money, I'd never join the...

Even with sufficient money, I'd never join the misery brigade.
(At least they know who they are)

Please post of your outcomes, good and bad.
That's the point of the journey
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,790
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Uh oh, someone fell off the wagon again.

Uh oh, someone fell off the wagon again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Is this about adjustable stems or vertical/zero...

Is this about adjustable stems or vertical/zero reach stems?

I would suggest against using an adjustable stem with high level off road usage, especially an adjustable quill stem from a hybrid.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,790
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Nice Don't let the knucklleheads bring ya...

Nice

Don't let the knucklleheads bring ya down into their misery.

Enjoy the rebuild and enjoy the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,843
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

It's like, Insuit to injury! (I'll be here...

It's like, Insuit to injury!

(I'll be here all week)
((try the veal))
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,843
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Learned by necessity, because I was poor and made...

Learned by necessity, because I was poor and made whatever bikes we had work with what tools were available or cobbled together.

Made mistakes, bled a little.
Changed tires with rusty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Thought it said KayakCycling.

Thought it said KayakCycling.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,025
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

This is murder. Call it a 1st degree,...

This is murder.

Call it a 1st degree, premeditated MURDER.

Both of the car drivers should be tried Murder1 and spend the rest of their pitiful lives under the prison
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'm putting pedals on my Tesla. It's an ebike...

I'm putting pedals on my Tesla.
It's an ebike now.

If you disagree, you hate nature.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Ok guy-who-made-account-just-to-trash-Downtube ...

Ok guy-who-made-account-just-to-trash-Downtube

Your posts without pictures is certainly reliable and without bias.

Thank you for your days of service here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,650
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Vistage is the year the grapes are picked for a...

Vistage is the year the grapes are picked for a specific wine.
The word has been abused to mean "old" or "obsolete" so now Vintage can mean anything you want it to mean.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 499,318
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I miss a few posts.... Thank you TDS... ...

I miss a few posts....

Thank you TDS...

And thank you Yan for the insight.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-13-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Take a good look at the trek eBike. Now take...

Take a good look at the trek eBike.
Now take off the motor and batteries.

Would you normally ride this bike, unpowered, for any considerable distance?
If not, then it isn't a bike.

It's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 963
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You lost me at FB. Also, cash only. ...

You lost me at FB.

Also, cash only.
$20's for smaller.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 5,662
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Ebikes are like training wheels. Concerned...

Ebikes are like training wheels.
Concerned that you can't make the climb? You have Turbo Mode!
Biological Range Anxiety? You now have a battery backup!

Just don't act like you're a faster...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 740
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You underestimate my ability to know what to do...

You underestimate my ability to know what to do with....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,777
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

NO. Because no everyone falls for the 29...

NO.

Because no everyone falls for the 29 and 27.5 gimmick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

By pedal gear I'm guessing you mean chain ring ...

By pedal gear I'm guessing you mean chain ring
(front crank/sprocket referred to as a chain ring and rear gear cluster usually called a cassette)
((not a big deal or social faux pas, but standard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 788
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...
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