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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By bowwow

As mentioned above, Harbor Freight sells an...

As mentioned above, Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive kit that includes a buffing wheel and different compounds. If you have an electric drill and a bench vise to secure it, you can be polishing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 02:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,189
Posted By bowwow

Great input. Thank you.

Great input. Thank you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-13-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By bowwow

you have inspired the hell out of me! thank...

you have inspired the hell out of me!

thank you very much for sharing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-10-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By bowwow

the eleven yr old you speak of is a fortunate...

the eleven yr old you speak of is a fortunate child.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-08-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By bowwow

Great idea! While I am not one of them, I do...

Great idea! While I am not one of them, I do know that there are some folks who derive great pleasure from polishing or restoring silver-like finishes. Much like Catnap, I have certain parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By bowwow

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to...

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to post it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-21, 02:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

Aww, so disheartening, you had made such an...

Aww, so disheartening, you had made such an encouraging step forward and now have sadly fallen back to your old cynical self. There is no need for you to continue enduring the pain and suffering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

That's a little bit better. You've got a way to...

That's a little bit better. You've got a way to go but your effort is duly noted and appreciated.

Keep working on it. As you learn, you will find life to be more enjoyable. I would be glad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

As a self-anointed moderator you would do well to...

As a self-anointed moderator you would do well to treat all members with respect. Otherwise, I am afraid that you shall never attain the status as that of a real moderator.

Work on it. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,925
Posted By bowwow

The numbers are disturbing to say the least. ...

The numbers are disturbing to say the least.

Autonomous vehicles are coming on fast and strong and they just may be a technology that saves us from ourselves. The number of autonomously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 03:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

Your insults and goading are harassment. For the...

Your insults and goading are harassment. For the second time, stop it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

I find your accusatory tone offensive. Stop it.

I find your accusatory tone offensive. Stop it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

I can relate. For several years I worked with a...

I can relate. For several years I worked with a Felix Unger. He not only acted like Felix, but he looked like him as well. My Felix was anything but lazy though. In fact, he was one of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

Very interesting. The fellow that you worked...

Very interesting. The fellow that you worked with, was he by chance an overweight, semi impoverished, ill-mannered, malcontented, sort who frequents BF? Not long ago I ran into a person...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 04:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,808
Posted By bowwow

obviously speaking from experience

obviously speaking from experience
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 03:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,527
Posted By bowwow

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,527
Posted By bowwow

Well, it's good that you finally found a helmet...

Well, it's good that you finally found a helmet and jersey which are acceptable.

In the future try to be a little less picky. All that unnecessary extra shipping and handling cost winds up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,527
Posted By bowwow

Cmon, you gotta admit, it's laughable. It sounds...

Cmon, you gotta admit, it's laughable. It sounds like something from a Seinfeld episode - "George Castanza goes for a Jersey". "this one is too big, this one is too small, too long, not long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 03:36 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,527
Posted By bowwow

That's hilarious! Some people just can't be...

That's hilarious! Some people just can't be pleased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,781
Posted By bowwow

smoke

smoke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,167
Posted By bowwow

yup! much easier if you can do it over a...

yup! much easier if you can do it over a workbench.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

An attempt at sarcasm? Snark? Otherwise, why...

An attempt at sarcasm? Snark? Otherwise, why make such a strange suggestion?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Rolla is a user who repeatedly parses other users...

Rolla is a user who repeatedly parses other users and posts the partial quote thereby losing or changing the context of the quote.

At best it is ignorance. At worst it is disingenuous. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Wow! If you are blowing three tubes per year...

Wow! If you are blowing three tubes per year there is a problem. Perhaps you are not installing the tubes properly. There are lots of youtube videos that will show you the correct way to install...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Dirty hands are not a problem, as long as I...

Dirty hands are not a problem, as long as I don't have to touch those filthy tires!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Why is a slashed tire any different? If you are...

Why is a slashed tire any different? If you are going to be prepared, should you not have a spare tire with you? Or, are you going to call someone to rescue you??? Just saying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Nonsense. Not even a smile.

Nonsense. Not even a smile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Nope, flats are not regular occurrences. Since I...

Nope, flats are not regular occurrences. Since I started using more expensive puncture-resistant tires, I very rarely get flats.

If flats are that much a problem for you, I would suggest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

It's quite simple, I don't like getting my...

It's quite simple, I don't like getting my hands dirty. Bicycle repair on the side of the road is dirty business, especially if one must touch the chain, ewe.

I would much rather do some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Does this mean I shouldn't call you if I need a...

Does this mean I shouldn't call you if I need a ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Another one who throws insults to strangers! ...

Another one who throws insults to strangers! Simmer down Rollo
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Ahh, I see. You're referring to MY friends as...

Ahh, I see. You're referring to MY friends as saps, eh? Well I can assure you that they will be in no hurry to give you a ride should you need one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Well, you are, after all, the one referring to...

Well, you are, after all, the one referring to friends as ¨poor sap¨. Maybe that plays well in Des Moines, but here in Michigan it would be taken as a real insult.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Aww C´mon, I´d help him out if he asked. In...

Aww C´mon, I´d help him out if he asked. In fact, I have helped him out many times.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

Jeez, that's kinda cold. I'll be sure not...

Jeez, that's kinda cold. I'll be sure not to ask you for a favor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

There is apparently a big difference between how...

There is apparently a big difference between how you treat friends and the way I do. I can certainly understand why a person that you refer to as ¨poor sap¨ would not be happy to give you aid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

I have changed enough tubes for one lifetime. ...

I have changed enough tubes for one lifetime. There are much better things to do on the side of a road than fix a flat.

Once the bike is at home, I would change the tube at my convenience. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,418
Posted By bowwow

yes!

yes!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-21, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By bowwow

Thank you. The knee pain is no longer a...

Thank you.

The knee pain is no longer a problem. I have moved that saddle every way but upsidedown, although I don't know which adjustment solved the problem. Pretty sure it was not a height...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-13-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By bowwow

Thank you very much, the video was very...

Thank you very much, the video was very informative.

If anyone has similar interests, I recommend watching the video. To be honest, I don't think that there is much more to be said on the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-13-21, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By bowwow

FORE or AFT- which way to go?

Things were going quite well until I began experimenting with fore and aft positioning. After several hundred miles on a new saddle, I felt as though I was slightly slipping forward. First I moved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

you are correct.

you are correct.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

The right arm signal is good.

The right arm signal is good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

Name calling is sort of like ending the convo,...

Name calling is sort of like ending the convo, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

agreed

agreed
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

I know the law. It hasn't changed in fifty years!

I know the law. It hasn't changed in fifty years!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

The code is right hand OR left arm. Denying the...

The code is right hand OR left arm. Denying the left arm signal in favor of the right arm is in essence, making up your own set of signals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

Totally agree. Right hand extended is...

Totally agree. Right hand extended is absolutely part of the code. Just as left arm up for a right turn and left arm down for stop or slow down. If ALL cyclists would use these signals ALL of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,599
Posted By bowwow

Cyclists who do not know or do not use the...

Cyclists who do not know or do not use the uniform code of signaling are doing a great disservice to all bicyclists and automobile drivers.

Voicing your opinion on a forum such as this is fine....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,360
Posted By bowwow

It has only now occurred to me that my post could...

It has only now occurred to me that my post could be interpreted as me saying that I have a cracked stem. I DO NOT.

My mentioning that, ¨I can see it now¨, was intended to mean, ¨I can just...
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