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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By jlat

hello people: The word saddle I think came from...

hello people: The word saddle I think came from Europe and now the word is used all over. An example of this is a woman I know from Ireland, a heavy accent who I recently had a conversation with got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,282
Posted By jlat

tour de France for women

hello peoples: I just recently heard they have one and I do believe it's starting soon. Do they do everything the men do? Is it the same course? If it's on the tube I'd like to tune in for a bit....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people; I like raw alum. And as I said get...

hello people; I like raw alum. And as I said get some fine scothbright or a little heavier grade and any oxidation comes right off. It's been hot as balls here in Mass. so I have not messed with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people: I know we're all special but not...

hello people: I know we're all special but not that special.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people and people of the corn, that's pop...

hello people and people of the corn, that's pop corn, you know: I'm still thinking about taking the paint off my alum. frame. What I really want to do is get rid of the bike's advertising name....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people and corn shuckers: Maybe you're too...

hello people and corn shuckers: Maybe you're too young for the Major. He was on the tube. Did you look for him? It's pretty stupid and I know youz all can't be from the land of Mass holes
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,251
Posted By jlat

hello people and corn heads too: I like that...

hello people and corn heads too: I like that strapless idea. One of my bikes I have the old style with the straps and it's mostly metal. Those are just plastic correct? Which one do you like?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,443
Posted By jlat

hello people and people of the corn: I just saw...

hello people and people of the corn: I just saw in that article word of a clutch style rear deral. Never heard of the one before. How is Larry dooowing? Sounds like you miss em?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,443
Posted By jlat

hello people and hello to people of the corn: I...

hello people and hello to people of the corn: I think that large rear cluster is going to ware the chain out faster due to the angle it has to be in to get that gear. I found my smoothest riding gear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,443
Posted By jlat

gearing

hello people: I just really just noticed that a lot of new bikes,
especially mountain types have only one front sprocket. I'm use to seeing two and three. Like what I have. What's up with that?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,251
Posted By jlat

magnetic toe clips

Hello people: While on the net, a pop-up came for them. No clipping in just place your shoe on it and you're in. What do youz think about that?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 05:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello and hello people: You could be right as the...

hello and hello people: You could be right as the tubing wall thickness can't be too great. Maybe not a good idea.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people: At work just about all alum. is...

hello people: At work just about all alum. is chromated after welding to help stop oxidation. But a lot is painted.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people: I don't think Merlins were painted...

hello people: I don't think Merlins were painted so maybe that's why I thought they were alum. wow, titanium.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people: Didn't Merlin frames come raw?...

hello people: Didn't Merlin frames come raw? Maybe just not painted? I think they were made in Somerville Mass. at one time
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello and hello people: The question was asked...

hello and hello people: The question was asked and answered. That was for you the member from Canada.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

hello people: I have raw alum. on my motorcycle...

hello people: I have raw alum. on my motorcycle and I just hit it scotch bright if I want it to look nice. It sits in my shed over the winter and come spring all I have to do is what I say and it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By jlat

aluminum frames

hello people: Has anyone just made an unpainted AF? With this new to me, Hardrock had some ugly-looking scratches in areas so I filled the paint and just left the plane alum. I kinda like it. Also...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,390
Posted By jlat

hello people: Mass hole hear. I use the minuteman...

hello people: Mass hole hear. I use the minuteman rail trial every now and again. I catch it at fresh pond and usually go to Bedford and back. I don't bring any of my bikes in a car as I just leave...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people: If any of youz grew up in Mass. as...

hello people: If any of youz grew up in Mass. as a kid in the 60s you would know. It's from a stupid TV kid show. If you really want to know find Major Mudd.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people: Do youz think a $14,000 ride would...

hello people: Do youz think a $14,000 ride would have campy components?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people: So what would a high-end bike use...

hello people: So what would a high-end bike use for components?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people: I'm glad I made your list. I feel...

hello people: I'm glad I made your list. I feel honored. Now brift away, please.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

hello people: Youz will grow on you as I use it...

hello people: Youz will grow on you as I use it all the time. There are always comments made. I hope youz have a good day.
IBBY
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By jlat

hello people: I have a single-speed coaster brake...

hello people: I have a single-speed coaster brake bike and I was liking it for a while. I took it everywhere. A fixed gear might be fun?
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,125
Posted By jlat

Campy components

hello people: What's the big deal about them? I always thought of them as high end but why? Are they made better, do they work better? What do youz think? Also, is there a comparable component now in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: That guy with that high-end bike...

hello people: That guy with that high-end bike was pretty cool as in talking he was there getting a new seat as the latest models of that bike had more padding. He is getting that latest seat for his...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-16-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,174
Posted By jlat

hello and hello people: next time I need to buy...

hello and hello people: next time I need to buy more lube I'll be given squirt a try. thanks
IBBY
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,174
Posted By jlat

hello people: I've been using stuff called dry...

hello people: I've been using stuff called dry lube. It still attacks dry dirt and seems to build crud. I still use it as I have a new bottle but I want to try something else. Before this, I would...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By jlat

hello people: I was talking about the shop. RIP...

hello people: I was talking about the shop. RIP SD. Like I said that shop was around for a very long time.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: My words were just a bike shop...

hello people: My words were just a bike shop experience. It seems that way every time I go to one it is. Is that hard to understand?
IBBY
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By jlat

hello people: alot of info there and Harris Cycle...

hello people: alot of info there and Harris Cycle was not far from me, I think he retired a few years back but he was around for many years. thanks
IBBY
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By jlat

fixed gear?

hello people: Are FG bikes the ones that do not coast? I've seen a few around but why would you want that? I think they have brakes but I'm not sure.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 738
Posted By jlat

hello peoples: hey youz I'm here so grab your...

hello peoples: hey youz I'm here so grab your popcorn or whatever. . With this new to me bike with Q/R and disk brakes I find it easier with the bike flipped. I can get in position with the frame and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 738
Posted By jlat

bike stands

hello people: how many of youz use them when working on your bikes? I bought one a couple of years ago and it seems like I'm going back to my old way of just turning the bike over. I found when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: explain stupid. Words are words,...

hello people: explain stupid. Words are words, talk is talk and true tales is. If you don't like it fine but why post anything? adios amigos
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: wow, I guess you can't use Mass and...

hello people: wow, I guess you can't use Mass and hole together.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: I'm a M******* if that's any help. ...

hello people: I'm a M******* if that's any help. May you Brift away.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

hello people: Who the hell would say popcorn?...

hello people: Who the hell would say popcorn? What I say is true no popcorn is needed. Maybe a beer thou. Have a bag on me.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,152
Posted By jlat

bike shop

hello people; I was at a shop needing something for my new to me Hardrock. There was a fancy road bike there waiting for something. I always heard that they keep their tire pressure really high so I...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-11-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By jlat

posting

hello people: Is it because I'm new that I can only post 5 times in 24 hours? It doesn't seem right as sometimes I want to talk about a lot and sometimes I don't.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By jlat

hello people: when I ride my MC I try to keep an...

hello people: when I ride my MC I try to keep an eye on the road so if I see a hole or something I'm standing on the pegs like a dirt bike. But my seat is right on the frame so I try and keep an eye...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By jlat

hello people: Hey youz. What do you call where...

hello people: Hey youz. What do you call where your butt goes on a motorcycle? I've been around them a long time also. I call it a seat. It seems everyone I've been around calling them the same....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By jlat

hello and hello people; I have a few bikes and...

hello and hello people; I have a few bikes and the one I've been riding the most is new to me and it's a Specialised Hardrock it's like a 2004 model. I'm using the seat that came with it and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By jlat

bike seats

hello people: Do youz think there's a way to get the right seat besides just riding on them. I know some call them saddles but it's more of a seat I think. There has to be an easy way to figure it...
Forum: Introductions
07-10-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By jlat

hello and hello people; I'm past retirement age....

hello and hello people; I'm past retirement age. I am getting SS and I work at the same place for over 40 years. Different jobs but the same employer. 80 years, cool ride on.
IBBY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,610
Posted By jlat

hello people: I took my new sandals out just now...

hello people: I took my new sandals out just now and so far so good. I can feel the difference in peddle power and I knew it will be a lot better than my FF. I had lace-up bike shoes once so I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,610
Posted By jlat

Bike footwear

hello people: I'm new. I'm not a serious rider just a rider but I usually ride with flip-flops. I just spent about $100 for a pr. of bike sandals from Shimano. I got em yesterday an I've just worn...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By jlat

new old guy

hello people: I'm new here from Mass. I've been riding a long time nothing serious just fun. I'd say all my bikes came from the trash. My latest is a Specialized mountain bike given to me. Disk...
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