Introduction Time!
09-25-22, 10:23 AM
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Introduction Time!
Hello there! Am I doing this intro just to help myself hit 10 posts? Absolutely. That being said, I’ll still do my best to take this seriously.
Username is Freakz because I didn’t want a bunch of numbers after my name and I thought it’d be funny. Am I regretting my choices? Only slightly.
Real name is Marina, I’m from the west coast and new to the online bicycle community. I grew up in my family’s bike shop and have been surrounded by bicycles most of my life. That being said, I’m no expert - especially when it comes to older bicycles - which is why I’m here.
Anyway, glad to meet you all!
Freakz
Username is Freakz because I didn’t want a bunch of numbers after my name and I thought it’d be funny. Am I regretting my choices? Only slightly.
Real name is Marina, I’m from the west coast and new to the online bicycle community. I grew up in my family’s bike shop and have been surrounded by bicycles most of my life. That being said, I’m no expert - especially when it comes to older bicycles - which is why I’m here.
Anyway, glad to meet you all!
Freakz
09-30-22, 11:43 AM
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Welcome @Freakz,
Join us in C&V.
Best learning comes from easy hands-on enjoyment. Satisfaction improved if associated with nostalgia.
We are good at answering questions about vintage bikes - lightweights get the most appreciation by volume of threads. YouTube is also a friendly resource, but maybe not specific with unique problems encountered.
Left is best, especially in Coasts.
San Diego, Santa Cruz, Portland and Seattle.
I migrated north over the decades, like the summer weather.
Join us in C&V.
Best learning comes from easy hands-on enjoyment. Satisfaction improved if associated with nostalgia.
We are good at answering questions about vintage bikes - lightweights get the most appreciation by volume of threads. YouTube is also a friendly resource, but maybe not specific with unique problems encountered.
Left is best, especially in Coasts.
San Diego, Santa Cruz, Portland and Seattle.
I migrated north over the decades, like the summer weather.
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10-02-22, 01:44 PM
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Hi 10 Wheels!
I have a 6 bikes total. 2 mtn bikes, a street bike, a tandem, and two older bikes I’m trying to learn more about and restore. What about you? Is your username indicative of how many bikes you have?
I have a 6 bikes total. 2 mtn bikes, a street bike, a tandem, and two older bikes I’m trying to learn more about and restore. What about you? Is your username indicative of how many bikes you have?
10-02-22, 01:48 PM
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Hi Wildwood!
Thanks for the invite! I’ll check it out - I’ve mostly been using google and red dit to find answers but YouTube is a good idea too.
As the saying goes - west coast is the best coast!
Any idea why “red dit” was censored?
Thanks for the invite! I’ll check it out - I’ve mostly been using google and red dit to find answers but YouTube is a good idea too.
As the saying goes - west coast is the best coast!
Any idea why “red dit” was censored?
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10-03-22, 11:12 AM
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10-03-22, 11:13 PM
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Coming from a bike shop background, you must have sealant running through your veins. Corny? HECK YA. Welcome to the insanity. Hope you have a thick skin or extra sealant.
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