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03-21-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By rydabent

When a person buys a new bike, the salesman...

When a person buys a new bike, the salesman should steer the buyer to the right size frame to begin with. Then the salesman should spend at least a minimum amount of time helping the buyer get a...
03-21-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 7,584
Posted By rydabent

My question is-------------how long does it take...

My question is-------------how long does it take some Chinese woman to wrap a cheap CF bike, and how long does it take another Chinese woman to wrap a $15,000 CF bike???
Forum: Recumbent
03-19-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,717
Posted By rydabent

How does your post add to the thread.

How does your post add to the thread.
03-19-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,645
Posted By rydabent

Even back in 1960 there probably wasnt any unused...

Even back in 1960 there probably wasnt any unused space for housing and apartments. I dont think the 50 mile drive up to SF was considered a big deal even back then.
03-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,645
Posted By rydabent

Even back in 1960 when I was at Moffett Field in...

Even back in 1960 when I was at Moffett Field in the Navy, people that lived in San Jose, worked in San Francisco. They were driving the 50 miles both ways way back then
03-17-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Im glad you understand that. Now try to...

Im glad you understand that. Now try to convince others.
03-17-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

You could just put me on ignore if you dont like...

You could just put me on ignore if you dont like what I post.
03-17-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By rydabent

Cant you just saw off an inch or two yourself,...

Cant you just saw off an inch or two yourself, and then set the height where you want it.

This smacks of the same deal as buying a car tire. In both cases you pay a ton of money, and then have to...
03-17-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Your post is absolutely wrong. I know you...

Your post is absolutely wrong. I know you cannot say I posted that bents were best for everything. Not at racing because of the rules, not on single track, or mountain biking.
03-17-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

My only point in this dust up is how a small...

My only point in this dust up is how a small group thinks I am a threat to their way of cycling. Did I post something that is too close to the actual truth they dont like?

Bottom line here...
03-17-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

You have to understand that there is a small...

You have to understand that there is a small group on this forum hates the type of bikes that an 85 year old cyclist rides. Their form of elder abuse. Some how I am considered a threat to their group...
03-16-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,656
Posted By rydabent

Yes I resist being told what to do, in any arena...

Yes I resist being told what to do, in any arena I take part in.
03-16-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,656
Posted By rydabent

Define "poor".

Define "poor".
03-16-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Saying that indicates you know very little about...

Saying that indicates you know very little about engines.
03-15-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Also FWD has ruined engines. Starting in 1950...

Also FWD has ruined engines. Starting in 1950 or so we had modern short stroke, big bore engines that didnt waste power moving the piston so fast. Now now the have to cram engines in sideways, and...
03-15-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Also FWD has ruined engines. Starting in 1950 or...

Also FWD has ruined engines. Starting in 1950 or so we had modern short stroke, big bore engines that didnt waste power moving the piston so fast. Now they have to cram engines in sideways, and they...
03-15-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

As I have posted before, I carry lots to tools...

As I have posted before, I carry lots to tools and repair parts in my trunk pack, and always stop to help any one stranded. But strangely enough one the the tools I use the most on these occasions...
03-15-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,645
Posted By rydabent

Here in Lincoln Ne, a large percentage of the...

Here in Lincoln Ne, a large percentage of the bikes and trikes I see on the bike trails are now electric. The good thing about this is if you look at some of the people riding, if it wasnt for...
03-15-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Put a FWD car on ice, on a curve, and you are...

Put a FWD car on ice, on a curve, and you are riding a sled right into the ditch.
03-15-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

If you know anything about 4 cyl engines, do you...

If you know anything about 4 cyl engines, do you know they have a primary vertical shake, and a secondary side ways shake? That means to make them livable in a car, they have to have 2 balance...
03-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,849
Posted By rydabent

After he spends 50 years in jail for killing 2...

After he spends 50 years in jail for killing 2 other human beings, we can talk about forgiveness. His stupid action turned him into a felon.
03-15-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Actually there are many people in the world that...

Actually there are many people in the world that hate the truth. Golly im sorry if I hurt your widdle feelings.
03-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

An example of what you say is the people that say...

An example of what you say is the people that say they can tell if a tire has proper pressure by feel. I always put a pump that has a pressure gage and top them off before each ride. Doing that...
03-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Not all Uber drivers have room for a bike in...

Not all Uber drivers have room for a bike in their vehicles.
03-15-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Another 10 cent personal attack.

Another 10 cent personal attack.
03-15-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

It would be nice if you censored all the usual...

It would be nice if you censored all the usual suspects that post personal attacks and snide remarks against me. You know, the ones that hate the kind of cycling I do.
03-15-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

It would be nice if you censored all the usual...

It would be nice if you censored all the usual suspects that post personal attacks and snide remarks against me. You know, the ones that hate the kind of cycling I do.
03-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Your personal attacks are getting rather...

Your personal attacks are getting rather tiresome. It seem that the admin should do something about it.

Instead of personal attacks just try to stay on the thread title.
03-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Are you insinuating I am a bad person? How so?

Are you insinuating I am a bad person? How so?
03-15-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Actually the first full CF bike used in the Tour...

Actually the first full CF bike used in the Tour was about 1986, it was the Kestrel.
03-15-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Or maybe just a lazy guy. As far as mechanics go...

Or maybe just a lazy guy. As far as mechanics go a bicycle is an incredibly simple machine for for a good technician.
03-15-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

From what you post here basically proves that the...

From what you post here basically proves that the UCI do not maintain rules of purity ----------its the man and not the machine. Do not honor old records.
03-15-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 891
Posted By rydabent

One of our city bicycle ordinances state that the...

One of our city bicycle ordinances state that the city can declare any arterial off limits to cyclist is it is so posted.
03-15-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By rydabent

That whole citizens comm needs to be put out to...

That whole citizens comm needs to be put out to pasture.
03-15-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,849
Posted By rydabent

How anyone could not see a whole line of cyclist...

How anyone could not see a whole line of cyclist is beyond any common sense. They need to check his phone records and see if he was on his cell phone.

Since 2 were killed, he needs to be charged...
03-15-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Well if indeed someone had a copier on their...

Well if indeed someone had a copier on their bike, I could probably fix it. An excellent technician can pretty much figure out how to repair many different kinds of machines.
03-15-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

And they can do a long walk home, unless they...

And they can do a long walk home, unless they come across someone that has the equipment like me, and is willing to stop and help.
03-15-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

And I consider your post a personal attack, and...

And I consider your post a personal attack, and adds nothing to the title of the thread. It also attacks freedom of speech. This being an open forum means that all view points should be posted, not...
03-14-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Actually I cannot tell you how many cyclist I...

Actually I cannot tell you how many cyclist I have stopped and helped because they were riding with no equipment to repair their bikes. I am old, was a repair tech for 50 years, and I have the time,...
03-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

There again, bikes with disc brakes have rims...

There again, bikes with disc brakes have rims that are lighter, stronger, and more aero, therefore faster. Another fudge factor the UCI over looks. So their big point of man not the machine, is what...
03-14-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

Yes cars really went down hill when they came out...

Yes cars really went down hill when they came out with front wheel drive. Having the front wheels hold up most of the weight, steer, brake, and drive the car forward is not really very bright. Then...
03-14-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

In short form, all I am saying is that no new...

In short form, all I am saying is that no new speed or time records should be honored by the UCI if they are not set on a round tube bike.
03-14-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By rydabent

I agree with you that hydraulic discs of rim...

I agree with you that hydraulic discs of rim brakes are going a little to far, and while they may feel nice, the complication is not worth it.
03-14-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 624
Posted By rydabent

Dont confuse some holes that are vent holes when...

Dont confuse some holes that are vent holes when the frame is welded up.
03-14-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,087
Posted By rydabent

1940s Monarch

1940s Monarch
03-14-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,794
Posted By rydabent

But I see you are from the West coast. Would you...

But I see you are from the West coast. Would you ride here in Nebr on say Jan 10, when it is 22 below, and there is ice and snow on the roads, and the wind is blowing out of the north at 42 mph???
03-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

To say I am all worked up is not stating fact. I...

To say I am all worked up is not stating fact. I in fact like all forms of cycling from little Susie on her bike with training wheels, to world pro cycling. I for instance have many tapes from back...
03-14-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,826
Posted By rydabent

Two type of cyclist I just dont understand.

Here in the snowbelt in the winter, I watch a lot of videos of trail rides all over the country. I see two types of cyclist on these rides. One is the rider that has No visible trace of tubes. patch...
03-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 485
Posted By rydabent

Granted you might need 4 maybe 5 molds, but they...

Granted you might need 4 maybe 5 molds, but they would last a very long time.
03-13-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By rydabent

My point remains, is it fair that some guy...

My point remains, is it fair that some guy "breaks" the record on an aero CF bike. It seems to me totally unfair to the old record holder on his round tube frame.

Therefore they are being...
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