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07-04-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,580
Posted By Milton Keynes

Could it have been pinched between the tire &...

Could it have been pinched between the tire & rim? That's the only thing I could think of.
07-04-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
Posted By Milton Keynes

And often, the poorer they are, the more they...

And often, the poorer they are, the more they spend on fireworks.
07-04-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By Milton Keynes

First time I ever saw it (thankfully not on my...

First time I ever saw it (thankfully not on my own bike), I thought the same thing. It was someone's cheap department store bike and the wobble was quite noticeable.
07-04-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
Posted By Milton Keynes

Nope. But I did live there for a few years once.

Nope. But I did live there for a few years once.
07-03-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
Posted By Milton Keynes

One thing that irritates me

Is people who don't clean up their firework trash out of the street before I go out riding on the 5th in the dark before work. Yes, I do have a headlight. No, I don't always see all the leftover...
07-01-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,104
Posted By Milton Keynes

I swapped out the drop bars on my bike for flat...

I swapped out the drop bars on my bike for flat bars with bar ends. I am so much more comfortable now. The drop bars were old style which weren't very comfortable at all, and I constantly felt like...
07-01-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Milton Keynes

I've had a sore back for the past couple of...

I've had a sore back for the past couple of months which has kept me off my bike until recently. I've had this happen before, my back will be sore when I get up in the morning, but after moving...
07-01-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,264
Posted By Milton Keynes

Just using Strava is good enough for me.

Just using Strava is good enough for me.
07-01-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Milton Keynes

Probably just need to get you a new old phone or...

Probably just need to get you a new old phone or have the battery replaced if it's cost effective. In some of my old phones the batteries tended to discharge faster & faster. I just got a new phone...
07-01-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By Milton Keynes

Wow, parent of the year right there. I couldn't...

Wow, parent of the year right there. I couldn't even imagine not being there for one of my kids if something like that happened to them.
07-01-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By Milton Keynes

What helmet? All I see is a mirror mount.

What helmet? All I see is a mirror mount.
07-01-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By Milton Keynes

I've never understood that either. If you're...

I've never understood that either. If you're going to own a helmet, why ride with it hanging from your handlebars? Or do they think that they'll only need to put it on when the road looks...
06-30-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By Milton Keynes

Hire a crackhead. ...

Hire a crackhead.

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06-29-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,110
Posted By Milton Keynes

I must be strange because I like the looks of the...

I must be strange because I like the looks of the headlight/taillight/frame pump/underseat bag/bottle cages on my bike.
06-28-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By Milton Keynes

There's no such thing as a stupid question, just...

There's no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid people.
06-28-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,593
Posted By Milton Keynes

It certainly doesn't help that auto manufacturers...

It certainly doesn't help that auto manufacturers are making trucks and SUV's bigger and bigger every year, and everyone's staring at their phones while driving.
06-27-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,889
Posted By Milton Keynes

Things could be worse. We could live in Beijing....

Things could be worse. We could live in Beijing.


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06-27-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,907
Posted By Milton Keynes

Come to where I live and you get to see deputies...

Come to where I live and you get to see deputies drive 65-70 MPH down the road to pull someone over for going 45 in a 35.
06-27-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,643
Posted By Milton Keynes

I ride alone 90% of the time, but I wish I had a...

I ride alone 90% of the time, but I wish I had a riding buddy here who I could go on long rides with. I don't mind the solitude but sometimes it would be nice to have someone to ride with. I do...
06-27-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By Milton Keynes

All I know is that I replaced my helmet when I...

All I know is that I replaced my helmet when I went down a couple years ago. At first, I didn't think it was necessary, but then I looked at the front of the helmet and saw where some of the...
06-27-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,210
Posted By Milton Keynes

I live in a small rural town about 20 miles from...

I live in a small rural town about 20 miles from anywhere, so not able to go car free. There is zero public transportation and the nearest Uber is 30 miles away.
06-27-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By Milton Keynes

And, frankly, I just don't want to get all wet...

And, frankly, I just don't want to get all wet when out riding.
06-27-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,282
Posted By Milton Keynes

Yes, I patch tubes. I just can't see tossing a...

Yes, I patch tubes. I just can't see tossing a tube in the trash because it has one tiny hole in it. But I don't like the stick on glueless patches, I like the ones where you buff the rubber, put...
06-27-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By Milton Keynes

If the pedals have a generator which charges your...

If the pedals have a generator which charges your phone, I think you might be on to something there...
06-27-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By Milton Keynes

I don't know, my morning workout rides are 10...

I don't know, my morning workout rides are 10 miles. I consider anything longer than 10 miles to be a long ride, but 20 would be a short long ride.
06-27-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By Milton Keynes

No, I don't bike in the rain. I wear glasses so...

No, I don't bike in the rain. I wear glasses so rain would hamper my vision very quickly.
06-27-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,350
Posted By Milton Keynes

Unless you're the fastest, there will always be...

Unless you're the fastest, there will always be someone faster than you. Don't worry about it and go at your own pace.
01-17-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,109
Posted By Milton Keynes

When I'm riding in colder weather I wear nylon...

When I'm riding in colder weather I wear nylon workout pants, but unfortunately they're not skin-hugging, so the cuffs tend to be loose. To keep them from getting caught in the chain I use yellow...
01-17-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,912
Posted By Milton Keynes

Drinking non-alcoholic beer is like burning...

Drinking non-alcoholic beer is like burning incense that smells like pot.
01-17-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,912
Posted By Milton Keynes

I agree, nobody I ride with drinks that much,...

I agree, nobody I ride with drinks that much, that I know of. Some times, after our regular weekly group rides we might have a margarita at the Mexican restaurant we usually go to, but I don't see...
01-17-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,912
Posted By Milton Keynes

The bike culture in one vacation town tends to...

The bike culture in one vacation town tends to lean toward alcohol, so that means all bike culture is into drinking during/after rides? I mean, it's easy enough to just refrain from drinking if you...
01-13-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,919
Posted By Milton Keynes

It's obvious that it's going to be a long winter....

It's obvious that it's going to be a long winter. When spring comes around and people on here start getting out and riding their bikes things will get better.
01-12-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 953
Posted By Milton Keynes

Giant bikes, you say? ...

Giant bikes, you say?


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I notice they didn't put the lock on right, some...
01-12-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,286
Posted By Milton Keynes

I bought a tube of Butt Butt'r but didn't realize...

I bought a tube of Butt Butt'r but didn't realize it was for women when I bought it. Guess I'll have to turn in my man card now. At least anyone drafting me will enjoy my nicer smelling a*s.
01-12-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 703
Posted By Milton Keynes

Looks like a great deal. You even got a trainer...

Looks like a great deal. You even got a trainer to go with it. I'm guessing whoever sold it is getting out of cycling.
01-12-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,919
Posted By Milton Keynes

And, ironically, Saturday Night Live was much...

And, ironically, Saturday Night Live was much better back in the olden days.
01-12-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 737
Posted By Milton Keynes

A few years ago I bought one of those "scarves"...

A few years ago I bought one of those "scarves" which is basically a fleece tube you put over your head and wear around your neck, but you can pull it up over your head and cover your ears and part...
01-12-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,919
Posted By Milton Keynes

Because they loved it! They couldn't get enough...

Because they loved it! They couldn't get enough of it! Flibbetyfloob!


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01-09-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,083
Posted By Milton Keynes

Next you'll be telling me my frame marked...

Next you'll be telling me my frame marked "Peugot" is a cheap Chinese fake...
01-09-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By Milton Keynes

My helmet mounted light is used in addition to...

My helmet mounted light is used in addition to the taillights I have on my bike.
01-02-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,438
Posted By Milton Keynes

That's an interesting cell phone holder he used.

That's an interesting cell phone holder he used.
01-02-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By Milton Keynes

I have one like this (with red LED) strapped onto...

I have one like this (with red LED) strapped onto the back of my helmet:...
12-29-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By Milton Keynes

I'll be testing out new equipment on New Year's...

I'll be testing out new equipment on New Year's Day, my new taillight. After a close pass this year early in the morning on a dark road, I figured I needed a taillight which is brighter than what I...
12-29-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 864
Posted By Milton Keynes

As long as it's a "giant laser." ...

As long as it's a "giant laser."

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12-29-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,898
Posted By Milton Keynes

When Brooks saddles are outlawed, only outlaws...

When Brooks saddles are outlawed, only outlaws will have Brooks saddles.
12-28-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,438
Posted By Milton Keynes

You mean bikes aren't called "she" like...

You mean bikes aren't called "she" like ships?
12-28-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,551
Posted By Milton Keynes

That's what I've often thought... I don't mind...

That's what I've often thought... I don't mind close passes as long as the vehicle is moving slowly. I'd much rather have a 2' pass at 20 MPH than a 4' pass at 60 MPH.
12-28-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,438
Posted By Milton Keynes

Dear Bike Penthouse Forum, I never thought that...

Dear Bike Penthouse Forum, I never thought that this would ever happen to me...
12-28-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 717
Posted By Milton Keynes

Not really a resolution, but I do plan to do...

Not really a resolution, but I do plan to do another century in 2023.
12-27-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,284
Posted By Milton Keynes

Sorry, the N didn't get in there, I meant...

Sorry, the N didn't get in there, I meant "seatstanchion."
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