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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-17, 11:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,309
Posted By Pidge

Haven't posted in some time, let me see which one...

Haven't posted in some time, let me see which one it is...

edit: haha, it's the pirate from the Pirate Virus episode of Archer. Didn't care much for the "P.I" season, but the rest are pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,992
Posted By Pidge

If barends count, then those. They make my bike...

If barends count, then those. They make my bike look like a bull :p. Also my home made handlebar bag that I'm quite proud of. I also made a little propeller for my beater. Hmm, I should make myself a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Forgot this one from last time. Heading back...

Forgot this one from last time. Heading back downhill to go home.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Bike%20stuff/102_1959_zpslzcg8imc.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-16, 11:47 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Hey all, hope y'all have been well :). So I...

Hey all, hope y'all have been well :). So I finally got off my butt and went up to the singletrack in the mountain. I forget how fun it is up there. I saw a coyote!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

That Lousiana trail looks awesome! This is that...

That Lousiana trail looks awesome! This is that wash I posted before, from another angle.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Other%20Stuff/102_1826_zpsyivwj8gt.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-16, 09:09 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

I'm harmless, I swear ;). I've heard that line in...

I'm harmless, I swear ;). I've heard that line in a song, but I don't think I know the show you're referring to. On another note, had gone to Albuquerque for a few days to house/pet sit, so of course...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Nice pics! I took a manual class in college but...

Nice pics! I took a manual class in college but wasn't very good at it. Would love to try astronomy shooting though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Been busting out the straw hat, gettin' warm...

Been busting out the straw hat, gettin' warm round here. :/
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Bike%20stuff/102_1654_zpslm2ekn3o.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-16, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By Pidge

Grats on the new wheels :thumb:! I see Kyptonite...

Grats on the new wheels :thumb:! I see Kyptonite and On Guard mentioned alot in lock recommendations, so that would be a good starting point. U Locks are better than cable locks, though nothing is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

I remember when I got my first "real" digital...

I remember when I got my first "real" digital camera. Just a little point & shoot, but I was so excited and taking pictures of everything. At first I made a little pouch to hang off the stem, then I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,897
Posted By Pidge

I took them off & replace with reflective tape....

I took them off & replace with reflective tape. Also have lights. I don't get caught out in the dark too often, though, but at least it's there for when I do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

:thumb: stuff y'all. The camera makes this look...

:thumb: stuff y'all. The camera makes this look all flat, but to the right is a little downslope and you can see a deepish arroyo/wash....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Thanks, glad you enjoy them :). I mostly just...

Thanks, glad you enjoy them :). I mostly just ride the desert around the neighborhood, don't hit the singletrack/state park here too often. I really need to get out there more. My big bike days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-16, 12:43 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

DQRider, that's a really nice shade of green you...

DQRider, that's a really nice shade of green you got there. :thumb:
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Finally took the big bike out for a spin, weather was perfect!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-16, 08:57 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

I really like that one! Looks like a really fun...

I really like that one! Looks like a really fun place to ride.
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Here's something a little different. Been spending most of my time with little Blue lately. I think the big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-16, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,214
Posted By Pidge

Neat, I love seeing homemade stuff. I put my...

Neat, I love seeing homemade stuff. I put my phone in the seatbag/backpack, but I did make an Ipod holder out of wood & a reflector mount. I've only used it like once so far, though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-16, 10:42 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

Cool tape, reminds me of a caterpillar. :) ...

Cool tape, reminds me of a caterpillar. :)
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Threw on the mirror for a road ride ealier this week. You can see a snippit of the mountain in it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-16, 10:24 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,606
Posted By Pidge

:thumb: pics peeps! I mostly take pics from down...

:thumb: pics peeps! I mostly take pics from down by the wheel, but found some bar ones.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Bike%20stuff/Trek%20shadow%206_zpsqyb9msmb.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-15, 04:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,215
Posted By Pidge

I have 2. A red Giro Flak, which is skate-style....

I have 2. A red Giro Flak, which is skate-style. Good coverage, fits *perfectly* & is comfy, but gets pretty hot. And it's hot to warm for the most of the year here. I use this one for the skatepark,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,595
Posted By Pidge

-Safety: Road rides are mostly done on Sundays, I...

-Safety: Road rides are mostly done on Sundays, I carry 4 lights total, backup batteries, and a bunch of other stuff. I feel cluttered, but I guess I'd rather have it & not need it than not have it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-15, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,931
Posted By Pidge

Right forward is my natural position. The last...

Right forward is my natural position. The last couple of rides though, I rode switch while coasting and standing on the pedals. It just felt...wrong, haha. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-15, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,284
Posted By Pidge

I'm in dry West Texas, and tried sleeves for the...

I'm in dry West Texas, and tried sleeves for the first time this year like 2 or 3 times so far. Mid to high 90's all those times. First time was pretty unbearable, but the other times were a little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,009
Posted By Pidge

Haven't found much really. Best things were a...

Haven't found much really. Best things were a cheapy mini pump and a plastic Craftsman tool box. The found pump replaced my larger mini pump in the frame bag. There were no tools in the box, but I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-06-15, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Pidge

Rear view glasses...

Rear view glasses (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=rearview+sunglasses&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Arearview+sunglasses) they're called now I guess. Spy is a brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,522
Posted By Pidge

Perhaps Try to attach a bandana or something to...

Perhaps Try to attach a bandana or something to the back of your helmet with Velcro or zip ties. Or maybe you can find a neck shade like construction workers use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,787
Posted By Pidge

I use both, at the same time even :O. My water...

I use both, at the same time even :O. My water bladder is 2 liters but I let the bike carry some of the weight and fill it to 1.5l at the most. With the bottle (~1l) on the bike I can squirt some on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,264
Posted By Pidge

Congrats on the new ride. The front brake may be...

Congrats on the new ride. The front brake may be best for stopping but, remember, it's the rear brake that helps you do awesome skids. ;).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 26,616
Posted By Pidge

Alone 99% of the time. I like riding with family,...

Alone 99% of the time. I like riding with family, but I prefer to ride by myself a little more. I like stopping when I want (frequently), how long I want, going where I want. I'm also not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-15, 02:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,870
Posted By Pidge

2007 Sentra (parents old car) and my "best" bike...

2007 Sentra (parents old car) and my "best" bike is a 2012 Trek Skye. I used to have a 2001 Corolla that I absolutely loved. I don't baby my rides but the are treated well & taken care of.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-15, 11:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,780
Posted By Pidge

This shabby little Mongoose is my oldest, 16 or...

This shabby little Mongoose is my oldest, 16 or 17 years old. Mostly stock. Just painted the fork white the other day and changed the seat to match. It sees the least action, but gets out for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,047
Posted By Pidge

Neat! Blue & silver looks pretty good together....

Neat! Blue & silver looks pretty good together. I've read all these stories of people finding bikes on trash day, junk trucks, or side of the road or wherever...how come I never find anything cool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Posted By Pidge

That's totally me. Unless it's way too big or...

That's totally me. Unless it's way too big or falling apart at the seams or something like that, then I'm sure I can pretty much make any bike work for me. My most recent bike (2012) though was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,439
Posted By Pidge

Just a cheapy Schwinn or Bell.

Just a cheapy Schwinn or Bell.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,080
Posted By Pidge

Often I start on "just-cruising-around" mode, but...

Often I start on "just-cruising-around" mode, but "go faster" mode kicks in as the ride goes on. But when I really do take it easy, I'll stop for every little critter, interesting plant, or neat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-14, 12:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,295
Posted By Pidge

I don't ride as much as many here, so my helmet...

I don't ride as much as many here, so my helmet doesn't really get stinky. But when the straps get all stiff & white from sweat I just scrub them really good with a wet washcloth, sometimes with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,991
Posted By Pidge

I hardly go to the shop, though I did treat my...

I hardly go to the shop, though I did treat my mountain bike to some new grips a few weeks ago. Guy asked if he could help, I declined and thanked him. I already knew what I wanted, but of course I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,967
Posted By Pidge

My little beater, a late 90's Hoop D. Looks a tad...

My little beater, a late 90's Hoop D. Looks a tad different from this pic now. Has a bar bag and the cage is under the toptube now. Taillight & that thing on the fork are removed. Bars were sprayed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,969
Posted By Pidge

For mountain bike it's Multi tool, hex set, patch...

For mountain bike it's Multi tool, hex set, patch kit, 2 tubes, pump. Recently added some tire levers, though my tires are pretty easy to manage by hand. One of my backpacks also has a gauge. For...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-14, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By Pidge

I'm not a commuter (but I lurk here alot!), but...

I'm not a commuter (but I lurk here alot!), but can I just add that we also get to see this everyday. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Other%20Stuff/Franklins8_zps716d12f7.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 967
Posted By Pidge

I use an old Ipod Nano in a little case that I...

I use an old Ipod Nano in a little case that I clip to my shirt collar or backpack. I put the headphone around my neck. Music's great when you're fighting the wind, an uphill, or just need a boost to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,589
Posted By Pidge

Head turn. But I'm only briefly on the road till...

Head turn. But I'm only briefly on the road till I get to my dirt. I have a couple of cheapy handlebar mirrors I've yet to really try out, though. I'll rock a mirror next time I do a street ride, if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Pidge

They're for exercise, playing, exploring, and...

They're for exercise, playing, exploring, and just chillin'. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,817
Posted By Pidge

I might get some grips for the dirt bike and a...

I might get some grips for the dirt bike and a chainwheel and/or brake pads for the bmx, but it would be as a late Xmas gift. If not for Xmas, then for Bday probably.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,555
Posted By Pidge

Months & months easily. Got a bunch of goatheads...

Months & months easily. Got a bunch of goatheads a few days ago though, so there ya go. The smaller ones don't make it past the liners, but this time it was the big, mean, extra-long & pointy ones on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-13, 05:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,975
Posted By Pidge

3 bikes. The mountain bike pretty much crushes...

3 bikes. The mountain bike pretty much crushes the small ones in riding time. For longer distances and varying terrain, it's just more comfy. But each has it's own purpose & personality, and I love...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-01-13, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By Pidge

Thanks! :thumb:

Thanks! :thumb:
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-01-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By Pidge

Small decorative bars on fork?

Howdy folks! Looking on the web, I notice that many ratrod-type bikes have a pair of thin bars that curve down from above the headset to the dropouts, like so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By Pidge

Oury's are plump & cushiony. Well, to my small...

Oury's are plump & cushiony. Well, to my small hands anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,326
Posted By Pidge

Oh, i forgot one! Riding at the lake once I saw a...

Oh, i forgot one! Riding at the lake once I saw a heron. *That's* the coolest so far.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/Flatrat/Other%20Stuff/Heron3.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,326
Posted By Pidge

Hawks eating snakes on electric poles is probably...

Hawks eating snakes on electric poles is probably the coolest so far. Also coyotes, vultures, quails, millipedes, rabbits, cool looking beetles, lizards. I'd love to see a snake but don't want to get...
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