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Forum: Living Car Free
01-03-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not exactly; passports are proof of identity and...

Not exactly; passports are proof of identity and citizenship, but not of residence and by themselves do not provide any documentation of an individual's current (or past) address/residence.
For...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-02-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By Cyclist0108

Steve B beat me to it, but a valid passport must...

Steve B beat me to it, but a valid passport must be accepted as legal identification for all purposes. If you don't want a drivers license or a state ID, this is probably much more worthy of your...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-02-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By notthe1freeman

I have a state I.d. I don't drive anymore so I...

I have a state I.d. I don't drive anymore so I didn't see the point when the very same issue arose for me. @ 41 I don't get carded for the unhealthy purchases that "require" such documents anymore,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-22-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,894
Posted By JW in AK

Just got our first measurable snow a few days ago...

Just got our first measurable snow a few days ago here in Fairbanks but I've seen snow fall in all twelve months of the year up here. Of course, the snow in July was up on the Slope, but still. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By BillyD

Well it looks like this thread has run its...

Well it looks like this thread has run its course, it's off topic and heading for an ugly place.

It's been interesting, now back to the bicycle world.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By TommyTwoTone

This is the new appeasement policy now sweeping...

This is the new appeasement policy now sweeping the country.....appease a certain class and maybe they will shut up and go away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Koyote

On this, google is your friend. Here ...

On this, google is your friend. Here (https://www.thebalance.com/why-do-minorities-pay-more-for-car-insurance-4163553)is a summary of several reports on racial differentials in the pricing of auto...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Gconan

Germany came to that conclusion by being occupied...

Germany came to that conclusion by being occupied by the United States, Great Britain, France and The old Soviet Union. We had something to do with that. We had to force them to confront what they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By downhillmaster

Much of the rest of the world has done a better...

Much of the rest of the world has done a better job?

If the rest of the world has done such a great job why aren’t blacks emigrating from the US?
They aren’t. They are coming to the US in record...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By indyfabz

Love my racks from Riv. My purchase decision had...

Love my racks from Riv. My purchase decision had nothing to do with increasing sense of self worth and everything to do with them being the right tool for the jobs I do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Slavery has a long history, dating back thousands...

Slavery has a long history, dating back thousands of years. If we are paying reparations for slavery in previous generations, the line will be very long, and African-Americans would be at the very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Hiro11

True, although I'm not aware of American death...

True, although I'm not aware of American death camps and einsatzgruppen murdering people by the millions in living memory. Slavery was an abomination, but surely comparing Confederates to the Nazis...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By downhillmaster

Good job on your analogy btw. A lunatic trying...

Good job on your analogy btw.
A lunatic trying to exterminate an entire race is somehow comparable to a relatively brief period of slavery in the US.
Do you even have a clue how long slavery was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Hiro11

Vintage-styled whimsically-named high end bicycle...

Vintage-styled whimsically-named high end bicycle frames from a crusty Northern California brand named after the mythical land where dwelt Elrond since the second age of Middle Earth is just about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Who knew that there was so much virtue on the...

Who knew that there was so much virtue on the Bike Forums?:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Koyote

When your kids had slumber parties, you made them...

When your kids had slumber parties, you made them all go to bed at 10pm, didn't you? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By grizzly59

From Rivendell: "BRP applies to all income...

From Rivendell:
"BRP applies to all income levels. Oprah, LeBron, Robert F. Smith..."
"We've dabbled in Reparations since July, 2018, when we offered a 45 percent discount to Black customers who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By ShannonM

Of course it's hyperbole. But I really do think...

Of course it's hyperbole.
But I really do think that the Critical Theorists are utterly wrong, using fallacious reasoning to derive incoherent conclusions from faulty premises. When you explicitly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By ShannonM

I'm a big fan of Rivendell and what they do....

I'm a big fan of Rivendell and what they do. Subscribed to the Reader back when, bought stuff, etc. Back in the late 90s /early 200s, they really were a voice in the wilderness... nobody was doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By downhillmaster

Doesn’t Rivendell occasionally cry poverty and...

Doesn’t Rivendell occasionally cry poverty and beg the cycling world for donations/business?
Seems pretty odd that after doing that they can now magically afford to drastically discount their goods....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Reflector Guy

I don't think reparations are necessary at all. ...

I don't think reparations are necessary at all. It is preposterous to think that monetary payments are going to do anything to "right the ship" at the root causes of unequal treatment. A hateful...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By TiHabanero

Remarkably those that support this redistribution...

Remarkably those that support this redistribution of wealth have no fund of their own set up to redistribute THEIR wealth to people with a skin color different than their own. We are all human, there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Perhaps Mercedes Benz and BMW will institute...

Perhaps Mercedes Benz and BMW will institute reparations pricing on their high priced products to the descendants of victims of their country's race based discrimination. They might even use calipers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By Reflector Guy

Does Rivendell have a history that goes back far...

Does Rivendell have a history that goes back far enough that they have to make reparations for their past?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 01:27 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By tomato coupe

Race-based pricing; what could possibly go wrong?

Race-based pricing; what could possibly go wrong?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-20, 10:15 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,197
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Good for him for doing this. But frankly anyone...

Good for him for doing this. But frankly anyone rich enough to afford his custom bikes, is not going to need that reparation.
It would be more beneficial if they fixed up old bikes and donated them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,551
Posted By jack pot

TAKE A LOOK attached to glasses :thumb: don't...

TAKE A LOOK attached to glasses :thumb: don't leave home without it :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,363
Posted By Mojo31

Most garage thefts are a result of leaving the...

Most garage thefts are a result of leaving the door open. Don't leave the door open. "Open" includes one that is easy to open from the outside, whether the garage door or a separate side door.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,952
Posted By indyfabz

Telling you would take some of the mystery out of...

Telling you would take some of the mystery out of your life. I cannot, in good conscience, be responsible for that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,952
Posted By TKJava

This looks interesting depending on who you are...

This looks interesting depending on who you are and where you ride. Over the last few years I have noticed more women riding on the roads I ride. Along with that an increase in women who are out...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,122
Posted By cnnx

I'm dong pretty good with that already, but Im...

I'm dong pretty good with that already, but Im always inside since i work from home 40 hours a week and dont drive, so Im thinking biking will be good for me as soon as the weather permits
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,122
Posted By TK LP

The war on weight is won in the kitchen, not on...

The war on weight is won in the kitchen, not on the bike. Riding will increase you fitness, and contribute to calorie burn, but you need to adjust your diet for weight loss.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By Gresp15C

What's actually worn out? It would surprise me if...

What's actually worn out? It would surprise me if the bike can't be restored to full glory by replacing the chain and cluster. I think that unless you're passionate about single speed riding as an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,303
Posted By Mad Honk

Absolutely correct on the cog orientation when...

Absolutely correct on the cog orientation when re-assembling. When the new winner sprocket boards came out it was common for new technicians to reverse the cogs when building the freewheels and have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Ogsarg

If you don't know what you want to gain from the...

If you don't know what you want to gain from the upgrade then you shouldn't do the upgrade.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By HTupolev

What do you dislike about your current gearing...

What do you dislike about your current gearing arrangement? What problems are you trying to solve with the change?

Are you happy with your current lowest gear? Are you happy with your current...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,443
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Probably, even though driving and texting is...

Probably, even though driving and texting is illegal in MD. I don't like making uninformed guesses though ... the driver may have had a severe medical event. I hope that they do a thorough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By ascherer

Mostly done - 1971 International Townie

The transformation of my International to an internally-geared lightweight commuter/townie is finally mostly done. A few tweaks to saddle height and lighting options will happen but I think it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 03:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,359
Posted By CycleryNorth81

Rule #10...

Rule #10 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=10) - "It never gets easier, you just go faster."
They claim this quote is from Greg Leman. Who is GREG LEMAN?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,846
Posted By August West

+1 for the Take-A-Look. I'd be lost without it...

+1 for the Take-A-Look. I'd be lost without it and even purchased a second one a couple of weeks ago to have as a spare in case something happens to my current one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,846
Posted By GeneO

another vote for take-a-look.

another vote for take-a-look.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,846
Posted By Ogsarg

I use a take-a-look mirror on my road bike. It...

I use a take-a-look mirror on my road bike. It attaches to your glasses and is very effective. I don't ride without it...or at least not on the road.

https://takealookactive.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-20, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By Korina

Go for it! Who cares about the monetary value of...

Go for it! Who cares about the monetary value of the bike? Unless you intend to flip it, you'll likely put more money into it than it will be objectively worth, but it'll look and ride better than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By cb400bill

I say prep it yourself and have it powder coated....

I say prep it yourself and have it powder coated. And, keep it orange!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,976
Posted By pdlamb

One might also reasonably conclude that older...

One might also reasonably conclude that older bike racks should be inspected periodically, and worn or aged parts (like nylon straps) replaced as needed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 509,764
Posted By tkamd73

Built this up from a NOS frame, guy in our...

Built this up from a NOS frame, guy in our neighborhood had it in his basement, for a lot of years. 1978 according to the serial number, originally gold, with lots of paint damage from moving and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 509,764
Posted By BFisher

Well, today was the day. I hit a familiar loop...

Well, today was the day. I hit a familiar loop this morning after one last check that everything was tightened and ready to go. I live on a hill, and the descent to the main street was smooth. The...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-12-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Posted By Baboo

I don’t know about labels car free, car light,...

I don’t know about labels car free, car light, how important is it really except to achieve status on this forum. I have been married over 50 years and my experience tells me that if you wife isn’t...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,308
Posted By surlyprof

Have you looked into Catalyst pedals...

Have you looked into Catalyst pedals (https://pedalinginnovations.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbmvs-3j5QIV5x6tBh06GgvUEAAYASAAEgKsG_D_BwE)?I bought a pair for my mountain bike when I was having tendon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,349
Posted By seypat

My advice is build up a beater for the son and...

My advice is build up a beater for the son and keep the Bianchi at home.
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