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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 32,148
Posted By Big_e

I love the bike. I keep it to original. At 5 foot...

I love the bike. I keep it to original. At 5 foot 7, I keep the seat right at the height in the pic. I ran 2 centuries on it with no problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,690
Posted By Big_e

Once I come down with a cold, I tend to take it...

Once I come down with a cold, I tend to take it easy and stay off the bike.
I must say though, that since I've been bicycling, most colds that have swept through our office have had a mild effect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-11, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 884
Posted By Big_e

When we were little, my brother and I were given...

When we were little, my brother and I were given Western Flyer bikes and we rode them everywhere. We got good at sanding them down and spray-can painting them.

Just 2 years ago I signed up for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,798
Posted By Big_e

What have you done? Evil Mini-velo...

What have you done? Evil Mini-velo (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/nano.htm) pushers. It's a good thing that BD is out of stock. Must not get, must not get, do not want.... :twitchy:
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-21-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,763
Posted By Big_e

Good grief! That blue one, 5th from the top is...

Good grief! That blue one, 5th from the top is wicked. I'd keep it in a display case and never ride it.
Ernest
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-14-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,763
Posted By Big_e

Low rider bikes are cool. A friend once let me...

Low rider bikes are cool. A friend once let me ride his back in high school. talk about a smooth ride. Kinda like a mutant beach cruiser. At my age I'm sticking to the road bikes that I can ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,542
Posted By Big_e

My co-workers encourage my bicycling but can't...

My co-workers encourage my bicycling but can't believe that I'm already thinking of buying another bike. To answer your question, just continue with your bike project. Our friends and counterparts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Big_e

I love that horse/ bicycle sculpture. The one...

I love that horse/ bicycle sculpture. The one ontop reminds me of the "Matrix movie. Looks like that lady just hollered, "Operator, I need a bicycle."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By Big_e

I've had good results with Halt. I used it twice...

I've had good results with Halt. I used it twice against loose dogs and it stopped them good. As posted, I also keep one handy at work to protect against the two legged animal too (I have to inspect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-11, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,084
Posted By Big_e

My worst bike to ride would be my old Schwinn...

My worst bike to ride would be my old Schwinn LeTour. That thing is just sitting in the garage collecting dust.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/Gordo_Ruckus/Foo/Picture042.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By Big_e

Out of the two, I like the Lightning Tour....

Out of the two, I like the Lightning Tour. Although it doesn't specify in the specs, it seems to have a shorter wheel base and slightly more compact. As a short person, that would be important to me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,001
Posted By Big_e

The Vent Noir has the added plus of CF forks and...

The Vent Noir has the added plus of CF forks and possibly lighter frame? The bike on Craigslist would be good for that price since you would pay $799. for a new one. Whether you buy a Vent Noir from...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-11, 10:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,084
Posted By Big_e

Whichever one has bacon, that's the best one.

Whichever one has bacon, that's the best one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 27,650
Posted By Big_e

I don't care about my clothes but the bike and...

I don't care about my clothes but the bike and helmet color has to match.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,651
Posted By Big_e

Thread derail! Gosh darn you Aaron! :)...

Thread derail!


Gosh darn you Aaron! :) you made me do research because of your new word. At least now I know what Laverne & Shirley are chanting when they are hop-scotching at the intro of their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 648
Posted By Big_e

I find that "comfort" bikes don't make for much...

I find that "comfort" bikes don't make for much comfort. The upright position that they offer makes any bump you hit jolt up from your butt to up your spine like a jackhammer. Better to look for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 816
Posted By Big_e

Make sure that the brakes aren't dragging against...

Make sure that the brakes aren't dragging against the braking surface. Even a slight drag will make a world of difference! I checked my brakes last Saturday and discovered that I have been killing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By Big_e

30 miles is no joke! Especially in the heat....

30 miles is no joke! Especially in the heat. Great job and good on you for staying hydrated. As Machka once said, there is nothing heroic about going without water. Drink before you get thirsty, eat...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,006
Posted By Big_e

Great looking bike!

Great looking bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By Big_e

Here in Dallas, I work at the SW police station...

Here in Dallas, I work at the SW police station and the cops here don't take care of their bikes at all. The bikes get tossed and piled up under the stairwells. The cassettes and chainrings stay...
Forum: Touring
08-28-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By Big_e

Oh how I envy you! If ever I go to Europe, Spain...

Oh how I envy you! If ever I go to Europe, Spain will be my first stop and I will undertake the pilgrimage of the Way of St. James. Forget bikes, this will be a job for good hiking boots!
Ernest
Forum: Introductions
08-28-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Big_e

Welcome! This is a great forum and full of...

Welcome! This is a great forum and full of information.
Ernest
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,274
Posted By Big_e

I'm not just suffering with Upgraditis, I have a...

I'm not just suffering with Upgraditis, I have a serious infection of it. But I may not be cured until next Income tax time. I would like to move up to the carbon club. Right now, I'm riding a bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-11, 11:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,559
Posted By Big_e

This is common sense but don't shave your face...

This is common sense but don't shave your face before a ride. The salty sweat will sting and irritate any nicks or sore skin and the salty chin strap of the helmet will rub the skin under the chin to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,115
Posted By Big_e

My 4 bikes live in the livingroom.

My 4 bikes live in the livingroom.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,168
Posted By Big_e

All I ever wore since I started seriously...

All I ever wore since I started seriously bicycling was jerseys and shorts from Love2Pedal. I've had my clothes for 2 years now with continuous machine wash and no problems yet. The rubber Falconi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,769
Posted By Big_e

My first and worst accident was last month. I was...

My first and worst accident was last month. I was crossing an intersection and a car decides to cross at the same time. The driver barely misses hitting me head on and I splat into the side of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,201
Posted By Big_e

I like my bibs, they stay put and don't roll...

I like my bibs, they stay put and don't roll down. I haven't done any long distance rides in them and I've heard that the shoulder straps can rub excessively on the nipples. I've had that happen with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,990
Posted By Big_e

I'm single so my 4 good bikes live in the living...

I'm single so my 4 good bikes live in the living room. My 4 beaters live in the garage.
Ernest
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,400
Posted By Big_e

So wireless computers are prone to interference...

So wireless computers are prone to interference from an LED light?

I ask because I have no experience with wireless computers. My cheap wired Schwinn computer would do something similar and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By Big_e

Copy the top URL from the Pedal my Bike website....

Copy the top URL from the Pedal my Bike website. Make sure it's the top Url and not the bottom one, cause Pedal my Bike gives you 2.
Come back to BF and click on Settings at top of page.
Go to Edit...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,476
Posted By Big_e

My manager once told me that I couldn't bring my...

My manager once told me that I couldn't bring my bike into the office. It pays to be nice to the clean up crew and security. I complained to them and by the day's end both had neat hiding spots set...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By Big_e

I'm looking at the pictures and it's gotta be...

I'm looking at the pictures and it's gotta be some beautiful bicycling. At least until the repair work begins.


Edit: Ahh, so they already started, bummer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 896
Posted By Big_e

Sounds like a good idea. Most of my bottles tend...

Sounds like a good idea. Most of my bottles tend to leak at the cap as they get used and washed. If I position them horizontal, I may have little water on hand when I needs it. I usually put my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Big_e

I used to have a Huffy bike that shifted on it's...

I used to have a Huffy bike that shifted on it's own. I used to think that it was some new technology. Then one day I found that was not.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Big_e

That's funny! last month I was riding around the...

That's funny! last month I was riding around the lake and rode by some parking spaces where a young lady was placing her bike on the rack of her car. Just as I ride by, this bird decides to chirp 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,730
Posted By Big_e

I find that a GEM razor is best for the legs. You...

I find that a GEM razor is best for the legs. You find them all over ebay. The razor will not clog up with hairs. It uses a single blade, use the single blade GEM packs in the shaving section of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By Big_e

You probably know how to wrap handlebars but just...

You probably know how to wrap handlebars but just in case, this is a really good vid showing how.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs7BY4wKHTM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By Big_e

I don't wear goggles. I use an old shaving brush...

I don't wear goggles. I use an old shaving brush and lather up a mug of shaving soap. I hose down my helmet then brush along the cushion pads and straps of the helmet. I then hose down to rinse and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,603
Posted By Big_e

Since she feels deoderant isnt enough, maybe she...

Since she feels deoderant isnt enough, maybe she can bring a spare t-shirt AND deoderant. When she gets to her stop, she can duck into the restroom and change into her fresh t-shirt and feel a little...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Big_e

Modeling glue should work good. The way I pedal,...

Modeling glue should work good. The way I pedal, I get my momentum, then I click in. I glued rubber patches from a tire tube to the carbon soles of my shoes and they work great. Had these for 2 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,560
Posted By Big_e

Interesting, very interesting. I think I know...

Interesting, very interesting. I think I know what to get when I save up a bit.
Ernest

Edit: So the company isn't any good? Service-wise or delivery?
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,575
Posted By Big_e

Puch Meteor Lux, year unknown ...

Puch Meteor Lux, year unknown

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/Gordo_Ruckus/Picture2672.jpg
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,584
Posted By Big_e

I take a duck bath when I get to work. Strip to...

I take a duck bath when I get to work. Strip to the waist and splash cold water on head, shoulders and upper body. I wet the paper towels in the restroom (hell, they ain't mine so I splurge) and wipe...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,082
Posted By Big_e

Don't really crave company since my commute is so...

Don't really crave company since my commute is so short. I say "Good Morning" to some sleepy folks as they make their way to their cars and I ride by. If I do talk to anyone, it will be the lady at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,394
Posted By Big_e

Tell the GF to not be a stick in the mud! JK! ...

Tell the GF to not be a stick in the mud! JK!
Yes it is a shame. I live in Oak Cliff which is said to be a rough part of town (there a other places in Dallas I wouldn't want to live in) but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,050
Posted By Big_e

+1000 what she said. That being said, I wished...

+1000 what she said. That being said, I wished long and hard for a Bicycle shop within walking distance to my house and finally got one 4 years ago. I give them my business whenever possible because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By Big_e

For 27's I go to walmart. Their prices are good...

For 27's I go to walmart. Their prices are good and even they can't mess up on tubes and they even carry the hard to find 26x1 3/8, For 700's I go to my LBS.
Make sure that you aren't pinching the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By Big_e

I'm more weather cautious now but last year I was...

I'm more weather cautious now but last year I was riding to work, it was morning and still dark. I thought I was gonna beat the storm to work but it got me and did the same as with you, pounded me!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-11, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,069
Posted By Big_e

I reached in my spare parts box and put my SPD SL...

I reached in my spare parts box and put my SPD SL pedals back on after swearing off of them. I think I like them better now! I also like my new Catseye Velo 5 speedometer.
When I bicycle around the...
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