Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: Fat Hitchhiker
Showing results 1 to 28 of 28
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Southwest
12-22-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I agree with everyone. The only bike that I would...

I agree with everyone. The only bike that I would use on that route this time of year would be a KTM. Maybe a Ural.
Just make sure you have a skinny seat to make room for those brass balls.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,576
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Still dreaming of a battery pack to charge the...

Still dreaming of a battery pack to charge the frame and shock the daylights out of anyone who touches my bike. Probably would be too much trouble to have to insulate against whatever I chain it to....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,883
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Huffy single speed cruiser, rear hub noise: FIX!

The following is not intended for bicycle mechanics, but for customers with a specific problem on a type of Huffy cruiser. I have seen this problem on the Huffy Cranbrook, Nel Lusso, and Panama Jack....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,153
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I agree with the anti-race card group. I...

I agree with the anti-race card group. I definitely grew up "less fortunate" in neighborhoods where white people were the minority by far. Guess what, I never stole a godamn thing. Most of the people...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-30-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Personal picture galleries?

I wonder why there is no place for members to upload their own photos onto their profile. I know that I can spend hours on the 300 page long 'post your bike pics' threads, but I think that people...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-25-15, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I second the idea of a like/upvote button. It...

I second the idea of a like/upvote button. It seems to detract from the conversation when someone quotes an entire comment just to say "+1" to show their agreement. Like OP said, someone may have a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-24-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,845
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Sorry about the wait. I have model number...

Sorry about the wait. I have model number R2498WM, date code XDS0317AE. Have fun!
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-19-15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,109
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I think that the shopping cart on a bicycle is...

I think that the shopping cart on a bicycle is pretty sweet, but this might be better received on an electronics forum. Those lights and circuit boards are absolutely killer! How long did you work on...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-17-15, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,845
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

That Swindler is pretty cool. The springer/girter...

That Swindler is pretty cool. The springer/girter front suspension is actually functional, but the spring is so strong that it takes some heavy pushing to get any movement. Maybe it would be better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-15, 10:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,946
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I have spent the last two years building BSO's at...

I have spent the last two years building BSO's at a big box while I work on my engineering degree (which is slow going). I know that there are some absolutely worthless machines on the rack. The only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-15, 10:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,628
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Wow. Successful troll is successful.

Wow. Successful troll is successful.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-06-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,956
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

What do you have planned for a winter project?

I don't think I mine qualifies as a winter project because: 1. I live in the Phoenix area, so we don't have winter, and 2. It may take me longer than the winter to get this finished.
I mostly wanted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,615
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

This might sum up most of your complaints: ...

This might sum up most of your complaints:
486453
Bad paint, improper use of quick release, the pink hand grips don't match the purple forks. And the single speed chain was noisy as hell. I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-15, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,571
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Thanks for the info! I guess I should have...

Thanks for the info! I guess I should have figured they would last so much longer than most. I always spring for the best leather boots, belts and wallets that I can afford just because of how they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-15, 12:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,571
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I'm new to higher end cycling; Is there some...

I'm new to higher end cycling; Is there some merit to leather saddles? Is there that big of a difference in feel/ride? I completely understand the classic aesthetic, but it seems a little frivolous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,566
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

^^This pretty much sums it up. Training like...

^^This pretty much sums it up.
Training like this makes sense if time or distance are limited. The amount of energy that it takes to move 185 lbs of rider and bike 40 miles is about the same amount...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-15, 12:54 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,615
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

My biggest (possibly only) pet peeve is seeing a...

My biggest (possibly only) pet peeve is seeing a nice bike with a terrible coat of spray paint. In the neighborhoods where I grew up, that only meant one thing: you stole it! I absolutely can't stand...
Forum: Southwest
11-03-15, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Thanks for the input! I am definitely planning on...

Thanks for the input! I am definitely planning on watching Craigslist and thrift stores/yard sales. That yard in rye looks amazing. It may be a while, but I'll definitely get around to checking it...
Forum: Southwest
10-31-15, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Phoenix area: any junkyards?

I am planning a budget build; kind of a challenge to see what cool components I can get for the lowest possible price. In addition to my thrift shop hunting and curb finds, I would love to dig...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,051
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

This morning, I had a beautiful Didn't Fall Over...

This morning, I had a beautiful Didn't Fall Over (DFO?). A strip of steel belted radial wrapped around my rear sprocket and stopped my rear tire dang quick! I was riding on the shoulder and my tire...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,567
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I know that a lot of you are saying to...

I know that a lot of you are saying to yourselves, "How can I make my bike look more like a piece of indoor exercise equipment?" Well, here is the answer:
485254
I know what you are all thinking:...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-26-15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,250
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I'm pretty sure that you mean that weird hub with...

I'm pretty sure that you mean that weird hub with the two sprockets and the rear brake attached to it. I worked on one today and I'm not sure if you still need it, but I measured it for you. The...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Welcome! I'm sure that riders in your area are in...

Welcome! I'm sure that riders in your area are in a similar situation to us in Arizona; great winter riding but the danger increases.
And by that I mean be careful of winter traffic.
And by that I...
Forum: Southwest
10-23-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 744
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Phoenix area west valley, great deals at a new shop!

I just came across a newly opened location for Sonoran Cycles in Surprise at SE corner of 303 and Bell. I stopped and chatted with them for a while and they have some great prices on some brand new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,697
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

I just looked up that cycle scheme and I must...

I just looked up that cycle scheme and I must admit, I'm a little jealous. If your employer is willing to buy the bike for you, then you have nothing to lose! I would say that worst case, you have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,780
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Great find! I have a buddy who has this same...

Great find! I have a buddy who has this same Next, possibly a few years newer (Falcon Index System and all). He got the bike for free and decided to ride it to work so that he didn't have to worry...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,638
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Saw this blog post this morning. I know that most...

Saw this blog post this morning. I know that most of this thread is rhetoric, but it is nice to see a skeptical analysis of numerous studies. This guy is pretty objective and thorough in all of his...
Forum: Introductions
10-04-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By Fat Hitchhiker

Newbie in Arizona

Hello, posting from the western Phoenix suburb of Surprise, AZ. I started riding to work last year simply because of the proximity to my house (less than 2 miles). I received a solid frame Giant from...
Showing results 1 to 28 of 28


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.