C&A Lurkers!
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Gorntastic!
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C&A Lurkers!
I have this hunch that there are several of you lurkers out there who read this forum but either have not joined or do not participate. Time to step out of the shadows. We'd like to hear from you!
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fishologist
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it is not me.....
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We cannot solve problems with the same level of consciousness that created them. A.E.
1990 Diamond Back MTB
2007 Leader 736R
www.cohocyclist.blogspot.com
https://www.loopd.com/members/cohocyclist/Default.aspx
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Cincy Clyde
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I've been lurking here for about a year. I've posted a few times, but haven't really participated that much, as I'm still working on procuring a bike (yes, a year later) . Every time I think I've got it narrowed down and am ready to pull the trigger, something happens to drag me back from the ledge. Hopefully, I'll be the proud owner of something soon, as my son is itching for both of us to hit the trails since we got his new bike a couple of months ago.
Mike
Mike
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BF is one of the few forums I've used where I find myself reading posts way more than replying to posts. Sometimes I post a good deal, then at times I'll go months with out replying to anything. There's a lot of stuff to read on here and it can take a A LOT of your time to sift through all of it.
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Ive been lurking about 4 months on and off. Im excited! Im going to look at bikes tomorrow! Its a big deal for me since I live out in the middle of nowhere. Lots of places to ride, but no LBS for 250 miles. So Im going to the 'big city' tomorrow and tue and gonna check out some bikes while Im out there.
BTW, slightly ot-Is 'haggeling' to get a better price ok? One shop Im gonna look at has a '06 hardrock comp disk for $500 on their web site. List on the bike was only $550 for a new one. Would I be out of line to either ask $425-450 or maybe pay asking price but have them throw in some other stuff (upgraded seat, clothing, or something else, not excedding $75-100)?
BTW, slightly ot-Is 'haggeling' to get a better price ok? One shop Im gonna look at has a '06 hardrock comp disk for $500 on their web site. List on the bike was only $550 for a new one. Would I be out of line to either ask $425-450 or maybe pay asking price but have them throw in some other stuff (upgraded seat, clothing, or something else, not excedding $75-100)?
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I just introduced myself the other day as well as praising Tom, cant believe he didn't welcome me. But Historian and Easthill did! But its okay, he is a busy guy!!
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
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fishologist
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Uli..negotiation is okay, the worst they can say is no....where is out in the middle of nowhere????
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We cannot solve problems with the same level of consciousness that created them. A.E.
1990 Diamond Back MTB
2007 Leader 736R
www.cohocyclist.blogspot.com
https://www.loopd.com/members/cohocyclist/Default.aspx
We cannot solve problems with the same level of consciousness that created them. A.E.
1990 Diamond Back MTB
2007 Leader 736R
www.cohocyclist.blogspot.com
https://www.loopd.com/members/cohocyclist/Default.aspx
#9
Gorntastic!
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I've been lurking here for about a year. I've posted a few times, but haven't really participated that much, as I'm still working on procuring a bike (yes, a year later) . Every time I think I've got it narrowed down and am ready to pull the trigger, something happens to drag me back from the ledge. Hopefully, I'll be the proud owner of something soon, as my son is itching for both of us to hit the trails since we got his new bike a couple of months ago.
Mike
Mike
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Gorntastic!
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Ive been lurking about 4 months on and off. Im excited! Im going to look at bikes tomorrow! Its a big deal for me since I live out in the middle of nowhere. Lots of places to ride, but no LBS for 250 miles. So Im going to the 'big city' tomorrow and tue and gonna check out some bikes while Im out there.
BTW, slightly ot-Is 'haggeling' to get a better price ok? One shop Im gonna look at has a '06 hardrock comp disk for $500 on their web site. List on the bike was only $550 for a new one. Would I be out of line to either ask $425-450 or maybe pay asking price but have them throw in some other stuff (upgraded seat, clothing, or something else, not excedding $75-100)?
BTW, slightly ot-Is 'haggeling' to get a better price ok? One shop Im gonna look at has a '06 hardrock comp disk for $500 on their web site. List on the bike was only $550 for a new one. Would I be out of line to either ask $425-450 or maybe pay asking price but have them throw in some other stuff (upgraded seat, clothing, or something else, not excedding $75-100)?
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Gorntastic!
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I just introduced myself the other day as well as praising Tom, cant believe he didn't welcome me. But Historian and Easthill did! But its okay, he is a busy guy!!
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
160 lbs?!
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Gorntastic!
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BF is one of the few forums I've used where I find myself reading posts way more than replying to posts. Sometimes I post a good deal, then at times I'll go months with out replying to anything. There's a lot of stuff to read on here and it can take a A LOT of your time to sift through all of it.
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Thanks for the tip.
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Gorntastic!
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Long-time member, but usually quiet. Busy learning and enjoying the discussions in this forum and the Commuting and Fifty+ forums until I can shoe-horn some more riding time into my life. Sounds lame even to me, but 4 kids and one income have kept me pretty busy for a while now.
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okay, you caught me. Been reading over a year, posted once in a while. This year, got serious, have dropped about 20lbs or so since new years, but it has been in the gym so far, waiting for the weather to break here in rochester, ny. to top it off, I just got pneumonia, so it'll be another week or two until something happens bikewise. I did get a Park pcs-10 to help with repairs though. Can I go back to lurking now?
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Whoops! I was remiss! Sorry about that
You're right though, I've been on vacation and playing catch up on work I should have been doing instead of going to Georgia
You're right though, I've been on vacation and playing catch up on work I should have been doing instead of going to Georgia
I just introduced myself the other day as well as praising Tom, cant believe he didn't welcome me. But Historian and Easthill did! But its okay, he is a busy guy!!
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
I lurked for a few months and found a ton of helpfull advice/info thanks to this site and will power I have dropped over 160lbs.
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
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Lanky Lass
You know, I am pretty good at spotting new people, and saying hi, but even I don't catch them all and I am the Offical Greeter for BikeForums .
Says so right on my shirt!
Thanks Tom!
East Hill
Says so right on my shirt!
Thanks Tom!
East Hill
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I'm guily!
I joined the forum about a month ago after I had an issue when replacing a 12-25 cassette with a 11-34 so that I could get up some hills. I still haven't figured out what the 11 is for, if I can peddle that fast I'm coasting down a hill. Last year I started cycling again after a 25 year break, funny I stopped cycling about the time I got a drivers license. In my break I gained enough experiance to join this exclusive club.
I'm currently training(?) for Reach the Beach, an ~80 mile ride from Salem, OR to Pacific city, over a mountain range. I understand that there is about 6200 feet of climbing with 6400 feet of descents. I like the sound of the downs but the ups concern me. My longest ride so far is about 25 miles. Now I just have to do three of those in one day and I'm good.
I've appreciated the experience I've gained from reading this forum.
Thanks
Alan
I joined the forum about a month ago after I had an issue when replacing a 12-25 cassette with a 11-34 so that I could get up some hills. I still haven't figured out what the 11 is for, if I can peddle that fast I'm coasting down a hill. Last year I started cycling again after a 25 year break, funny I stopped cycling about the time I got a drivers license. In my break I gained enough experiance to join this exclusive club.
I'm currently training(?) for Reach the Beach, an ~80 mile ride from Salem, OR to Pacific city, over a mountain range. I understand that there is about 6200 feet of climbing with 6400 feet of descents. I like the sound of the downs but the ups concern me. My longest ride so far is about 25 miles. Now I just have to do three of those in one day and I'm good.
I've appreciated the experience I've gained from reading this forum.
Thanks
Alan
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Looking good! I'm glad it came out as well as it did.
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
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Lanky Lass
Yeah, it came out quite well! Now to get out and ride some more, eh?
East Hill
East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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#22
Gorntastic!
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I'm guily!
I joined the forum about a month ago after I had an issue when replacing a 12-25 cassette with a 11-34 so that I could get up some hills. I still haven't figured out what the 11 is for, if I can peddle that fast I'm coasting down a hill. Last year I started cycling again after a 25 year break, funny I stopped cycling about the time I got a drivers license. In my break I gained enough experiance to join this exclusive club.
I'm currently training(?) for Reach the Beach, an ~80 mile ride from Salem, OR to Pacific city, over a mountain range. I understand that there is about 6200 feet of climbing with 6400 feet of descents. I like the sound of the downs but the ups concern me. My longest ride so far is about 25 miles. Now I just have to do three of those in one day and I'm good.
I've appreciated the experience I've gained from reading this forum.
Thanks
Alan
I joined the forum about a month ago after I had an issue when replacing a 12-25 cassette with a 11-34 so that I could get up some hills. I still haven't figured out what the 11 is for, if I can peddle that fast I'm coasting down a hill. Last year I started cycling again after a 25 year break, funny I stopped cycling about the time I got a drivers license. In my break I gained enough experiance to join this exclusive club.
I'm currently training(?) for Reach the Beach, an ~80 mile ride from Salem, OR to Pacific city, over a mountain range. I understand that there is about 6200 feet of climbing with 6400 feet of descents. I like the sound of the downs but the ups concern me. My longest ride so far is about 25 miles. Now I just have to do three of those in one day and I'm good.
I've appreciated the experience I've gained from reading this forum.
Thanks
Alan
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Gorntastic!
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okay, you caught me. Been reading over a year, posted once in a while. This year, got serious, have dropped about 20lbs or so since new years, but it has been in the gym so far, waiting for the weather to break here in rochester, ny. to top it off, I just got pneumonia, so it'll be another week or two until something happens bikewise. I did get a Park pcs-10 to help with repairs though. Can I go back to lurking now?
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Gorntastic!
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Long-time member, but usually quiet. Busy learning and enjoying the discussions in this forum and the Commuting and Fifty+ forums until I can shoe-horn some more riding time into my life. Sounds lame even to me, but 4 kids and one income have kept me pretty busy for a while now.
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