My water bottle tripped me and I could have been hurt
06-04-21, 01:40 PM
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What would the OP gain by responding to the handful of posters who have an MO/track record of mocking him as well as numerous other posters who post on subjects that bore these would be moderating-Columbos? This handful of Kool Kidz routinely post popcorn eating gifs, insults, "I-B-T-L" attempts to shut down the "unworthy" subject, and other snarky memes, as well as accusations of the suspicious activity of alleged trolls, sockpuppets and other unworthy posters not considered serious or "enthusiastic" enough about "serious" cycling topics to post in the company of themselves.
06-04-21, 01:44 PM
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06-04-21, 01:45 PM
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Why do you think the OP is under some kind of obligation to give further "guidance," or any response at all to other posters?
What would the OP gain by responding to the handful of posters who have an MO/track record of mocking him as well as numerous other posters who post on subjects that bore these would be moderating-Columbos? This handful of Kool Kidz routinely post popcorn eating gifs, insults, "I-B-T-L" attempts to shut down the "unworthy" subject, and other snarky memes, as well as accusations of the suspicious activity of alleged trolls, sockpuppets and other unworthy posters not considered serious or "enthusiastic" enough about "serious" cycling topics to post in the company of themselves.
What would the OP gain by responding to the handful of posters who have an MO/track record of mocking him as well as numerous other posters who post on subjects that bore these would be moderating-Columbos? This handful of Kool Kidz routinely post popcorn eating gifs, insults, "I-B-T-L" attempts to shut down the "unworthy" subject, and other snarky memes, as well as accusations of the suspicious activity of alleged trolls, sockpuppets and other unworthy posters not considered serious or "enthusiastic" enough about "serious" cycling topics to post in the company of themselves.
06-04-21, 02:40 PM
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Why do you think the OP is under some kind of obligation to give further "guidance," or any response at all to other posters?
What would the OP gain by responding to the handful of posters who have an MO/track record of mocking him as well as numerous other posters who post on subjects that bore these would be moderating-Columbos? This handful of Kool Kidz routinely post popcorn eating gifs, insults, "I-B-T-L" attempts to shut down the "unworthy" subject, and other snarky memes, as well as accusations of the suspicious activity of alleged trolls, sockpuppets and other unworthy posters not considered serious or "enthusiastic" enough about "serious" cycling topics to post in the company of themselves.
What would the OP gain by responding to the handful of posters who have an MO/track record of mocking him as well as numerous other posters who post on subjects that bore these would be moderating-Columbos? This handful of Kool Kidz routinely post popcorn eating gifs, insults, "I-B-T-L" attempts to shut down the "unworthy" subject, and other snarky memes, as well as accusations of the suspicious activity of alleged trolls, sockpuppets and other unworthy posters not considered serious or "enthusiastic" enough about "serious" cycling topics to post in the company of themselves.
If this isn't a troll, then the OP would gain some support and encouragement to continue to carry water on their rides. To me, riding more than a half hour with no water is not the brightest thing to do. After all they did say....
I might no longer be able to carry water on my bike.
Don't know if they were made, but there are plenty of solutions to carry water on a bike and not experience the issue the OP had.
06-05-21, 03:35 PM
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Sorry guys. I am back. Not sure why everyone wanted to know where I was. I changed my water bottles to the ones that clip in. Got them from the store. They seem to work. I guess I forgot to respond.
06-06-21, 02:34 AM
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I've never worried about what grip to use. Is that a thing?
06-28-21, 01:00 PM
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Bottle from seat-tube cage = "underhand" grip, so that I don't have to awkwardly manipulate the bottle one-handedly into standard grip.
Usually I just stop and swap bottles when the down-tube bottle is empty.
07-05-21, 04:59 PM
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I don't want anything swinging from my shoulders when I ride. I'm not sure if it's dangerous, but it's definitely a nuisance.
I'm pretty sure the grip thing was a joke.
07-05-21, 06:30 PM
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07-11-21, 05:25 AM
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07-11-21, 11:04 AM
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Gosh. My water bottle has fallen off my bike before but his time it fell off and tripped me while riding. I almost lost my balance and there were several cars moving.
Has anyone experienced this? I might no longer be able to carry water on my bike. Now my bottles were regular grocery store bottles. I guess they’re too small for the holders.
Has anyone experienced this? I might no longer be able to carry water on my bike. Now my bottles were regular grocery store bottles. I guess they’re too small for the holders.
07-12-21, 06:52 AM
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Not possible to trip while riding a bike!
Gotta have feet on the ground - walking, running, dancing, etc. - to Trip, Stumble and Fall. (Thanx to John Phillips)
Gotta have feet on the ground - walking, running, dancing, etc. - to Trip, Stumble and Fall. (Thanx to John Phillips)
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07-12-21, 09:33 AM
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