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Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 19,778
Posted By Fleabiscuit

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,205
Posted By Fleabiscuit

How old are you? Have you had a physical exam...

How old are you? Have you had a physical exam lately?

I've thrown up a couple times from eating right before hard training rides. How do you turn down fried chicken? Anyway, don't mess...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,302
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I have a pair of their bibs from 2012 and they...

I have a pair of their bibs from 2012 and they are still going strong. Maybe they just had a bad batch or the ones in question are knockoffs (even though they were purchased at a store). Lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,067
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Banned, banned, banned! Not yet at least. ...

Banned, banned, banned! Not yet at least.


Anyway, thanks for the long and detailed response Rob. I bought the wheelset from a lighter rider. The Kinlins are awesome and in fairness I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,067
Posted By Fleabiscuit

My Powertap wheelset uses low spoke count DT...

My Powertap wheelset uses low spoke count DT Swiss Aerolite spokes and Kinlin rims. I'm around 210 and can easily flex the rear wheel during climbs or sprints (anything above 1,400 watts). When the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,423
Posted By Fleabiscuit

You are supposed to wash your bib shorts? ...

You are supposed to wash your bib shorts? Seriously, I can't believe we are having this discussion. Of course you should wash your bib/shorts after every ride! Not washing them is nasty.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,263
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Is that Santa or the mayor of Toronto stumbling...

Is that Santa or the mayor of Toronto stumbling home after a council meeting?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,944
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Sticks and stones Bdop. Repeating the same BS...

Sticks and stones Bdop. Repeating the same BS over and over doesn't make it true. Keep up the fake patriotism and tough talk. It's good for a laugh.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,944
Posted By Fleabiscuit

This piece of garbage isn't worth my time. I'll...

This piece of garbage isn't worth my time. I'll let him wrap himself up and hide behind his Made in China flag of false patriotism.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,944
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Way to hide behind false patriotism to take a...

Way to hide behind false patriotism to take a shot at someone. I did not make a joke about dead or wounded soldiers in Afghanistan. The fact that you would say that only confirms what I already...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,944
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Olympic team from the country in question has...

Olympic team from the country in question has Chinese Taipei on their jerseys (or sweaters as they say in some areas) or was it just my imagination?

At least the bike shop guy got his way. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 08:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,944
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I am no troll and my comment about the Canadian...

I am no troll and my comment about the Canadian military was said in jest. It was meant as a joke even if it was not funny. Canada is the US's closest ally and I really don't advocate military...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Peoples Republic of Canada.

Peoples Republic of Canada.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I did a search and couldn't find this anywhere. ...

I did a search and couldn't find this anywhere. Can you please provide a link? Isn't the Hudson Bay company registered as a trademark in Canada? I believe it is a location. How about Amazon?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 02:51 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan you...

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan

you sure about that?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

If Canada is so great, why do you choose to live...

If Canada is so great, why do you choose to live in the Peoples Republic of Taiwan? Although this may explain your blatant disregard for the concept of intellectual property.

Stay classy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Specialized has an obligation to sue idiots like...

Specialized has an obligation to sue idiots like this shop owner who blatantly infringe upon their copyright protected brands. If they don't protect their brands from unlawful infringement, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 01:49 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Um, I'm guessing the suit has more to do with his...

Um, I'm guessing the suit has more to do with his Roubaix branded wheels than the name of his shop. I have to side with Specialized in this case. If they let anyone use their trademarks,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Thank you for being a voice of reason in this sea...

Thank you for being a voice of reason in this sea of ignorance. I am amazed by the level of ignorance in this thread. This joker was selling Roubaix branded wheels out if his shop. I wonder if he...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

How is Apple allowed to trademark the name of a...

How is Apple allowed to trademark the name of a common fruit? Simple, it is a legally acceptable practice. If someone else opened a shop next door to this guy and named it the Roubaix Cafe, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,682
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I feel for a small business person but have to...

I feel for a small business person but have to side with Specialized. They own the rights to the name and the guy is also marketing wheels under the Roubaix name. It's no different than Giant,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,224
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Do you have any idea how many times I have done...

Do you have any idea how many times I have done this? Fast and aggressive dogs are reluctant to chase chubby bald dudes all over Chicagoland as a result if my exploits. You are welcome!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,224
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Whenever I see a suspicious looking dog, I just...

Whenever I see a suspicious looking dog, I just dial it up to 450 watts and leave him in my dust. Please note, if the dog is a greyhound or the rare greyhound-pit bull mix, I might crank up my...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,344
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I agree that looking good is a consideration for...

I agree that looking good is a consideration for most cyclists, especially in the 41, but don't think it's a good idea to sacrifice comfort for looks. A slammed stem is not worth it unless you have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-13, 03:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,344
Posted By Fleabiscuit

The look of my stem is much less humiliating than...

The look of my stem is much less humiliating than the sight of me getting dropped by faster riders on most of my rides. I have to agree a slammed stem makes a bike look cool. Sorry for the name...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,344
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Cool bike! Don't listen to the "slam the stem"...

Cool bike! Don't listen to the "slam the stem" jackasses. Set the bike up the way it feels most comfortable to you. It's a machine meant to ride, not to impress idiots who are obsessed with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 19,696
Posted By Fleabiscuit

If Einstein was so smart, how come he's dead?

If Einstein was so smart, how come he's dead?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,327
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I got beat off by a cougar once in a parking lot...

I got beat off by a cougar once in a parking lot outside a bar. It was very traumatic.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-31-12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,291
Posted By Fleabiscuit

You got me! I guess Trek should go back to...

You got me! I guess Trek should go back to promoting a brand, Lemond, with zero value. This would allow Greg to go back to breaking the terms of the agreement to enrich his own financial well...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,932
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Something about the OP's story smells fishy. ...

Something about the OP's story smells fishy. Just sayin...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-31-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,291
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Yes, nothing can change the fact that Lemond is a...

Yes, nothing can change the fact that Lemond is a nutcase.

Trek fired Lemond because his comments and behavior were bad for business. Lemond's comments and behavior (selling bikes in the side and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,138
Posted By Fleabiscuit

If you ride one of those, you'd better be fast. ...

If you ride one of those, you'd better be fast. A chubby dude getting dropped on one if those might look sillier than the same guy getting dropped on a Colnago with Di2 and 404's. if you are fast...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-29-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,680
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Maybe a pharma company will step in. Much more...

Maybe a pharma company will step in. Much more appropriate considering the state if the sport. Team Amgen?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-24-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 21,765
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I'm not defending Armstrong and stated that I...

I'm not defending Armstrong and stated that I feel the punishment he is receiving (and the future punishment including fines, jail, etc.) are warranted. He broke the rules and must pay the price. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-23-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 21,765
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I'm not a fanboy, and I'm not trying to defend...

I'm not a fanboy, and I'm not trying to defend Armstron's actions. He's paying the price for his crimes, and I think the punishment fits the crime. If doping or intentionally using banned PED's to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-23-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 21,765
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I have no problem with the stiff sentence handed...

I have no problem with the stiff sentence handed down to Armstrong. There is sufficient evidence to suggest he doped and he appears to be paying a stiff price both financially and to his reputation....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-18-12, 06:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,028
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I agree with you 100%. Hincapie did not...

I agree with you 100%. Hincapie did not "confess" until he had no other option and his feet were held to the fire. Even worse, he cut a deal to rat out his teammate in order to have one last shot...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,980
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Maybe if Lemond wasn't a total tool, someone...

Maybe if Lemond wasn't a total tool, someone would be willing to put his name on a bike. Of course, Greg's tendencies do not make business relationships with him an attractive proposition. He has...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,067
Posted By Fleabiscuit

It's only bad if you are a woman. If you are a...

It's only bad if you are a woman. If you are a guy, it's perfectly acceptable.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,871
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Leavenworth? Are you posting from prison. Don't...

Leavenworth? Are you posting from prison. Don't drop the soap...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,762
Posted By Fleabiscuit

These cheap knockoffs are worse than fake Rolex...

These cheap knockoffs are worse than fake Rolex watches. The worse thing a fake Rolex can do is stop working and maybe turn your wrist green. Your fake CF Chinese frame can snap and kills you, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,111
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I don't mean to insult anyone but you guys are...

I don't mean to insult anyone but you guys are literally complete ignorant morons. Currency manipulation is not something that is commonly done and is in violation of WTO regulations. China is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,111
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I don't see who is being the Internet tough guy. ...

I don't see who is being the Internet tough guy. Are you guys saying you would want to attack me for expressing an opinion if I did it in person? I live in America where people enjoy freedom of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,111
Posted By Fleabiscuit

http://www.epi.org/event/event_20100312/ ...

http://www.epi.org/event/event_20100312/

Maybe Taiwan is the tallest midget but they are among the world's most egregious currency manipulators. No shortage if appologists in this forum but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 08:08 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,111
Posted By Fleabiscuit

It's not impossible to compete, but total...

It's not impossible to compete, but total disregard for intellectual property rights, environmental issues, child labor and worker safety standards, not to mention illegal currency manipulation...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,778
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Great thread, guys. This is why I like BF.

Great thread, guys. This is why I like BF.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,018
Posted By Fleabiscuit

I agree, Dave. That is an awesome looking bike...

I agree, Dave. That is an awesome looking bike and I look forward to your comments after you ride it for a while. Treks haven't done much for me in recent years but the new crop of Madone and Domane...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,721
Posted By Fleabiscuit

My grandfsther always saud, if your goIng to do...

My grandfsther always saud, if your goIng to do something, always strive to be the best...even if it's something bad. He also said, just because you can train a rat to bark, it doesn't make it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,194
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Le Chump!

Le Chump!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,776
Posted By Fleabiscuit

Mr Canada, You are lucky that geezer...

Mr Canada,


You are lucky that geezer didn't crank it up to 200 watts and drop you! That guy was probably hanging on your wheel because he didn't want to embarrass you by flying by you. If you...
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