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Old 03-30-23, 04:17 PM
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Datlas obviously has sustainability, average a bit more than 7 posts per day over the course of 15.5 years. I wonder, which member has the most all time posts on Bike Forums?
Almost certainly patentcad

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Signal to noise...waay down. (well fed) Trolling waay up. Trolling survey-type questions/statements waay up. I spend less and less time here. Crap and drama queens are taking over.
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I'd like to know if disc brakes make a difference. I've got rim brakes and they work just fine.
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I'd like to know if disc brakes make a difference. I've got rim brakes and they work just fine.
I had a VW rabbit with no power steering, manual transmission, drum brakes that may have been mechanical, 40+/-HP, no airbags, no AC - it worked just fine. Do all of the upgrades to modern cars make a difference?

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One thing I'll say about this forum is that I have never seen so many posts arguing about arguing in any other place.
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Old 03-31-23, 07:18 AM
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One thing I'll say about this forum is that I have never seen so many posts arguing about arguing in any other place.
It reminds me of my first marriage.
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Old 03-31-23, 07:50 AM
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The only way we can make "General Cycling" sustainable again is if we all just let silly threads go without ...

Oh heck, I just went and did it.
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Old 03-31-23, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
One thing I'll say about this forum is that I have never seen so many posts arguing about arguing in any other place.
That’s incorrect.
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
That’s incorrect.
I disagree.
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I disagree.
You’re only disagreeing because that’s what the pros do.
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Thunderdome is the best way to get the disputes discussions solved.

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Originally Posted by livedarklions
One thing I'll say about this forum is that I have never seen so many posts arguing about arguing in any other place.
If you took away the arguing the threads would only have two or three posts each. Hope we are in agreement. Of course we are because I am always (usually) wright.
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Old 03-31-23, 11:52 AM
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What I find funny/odd about this site is people come here for a sense of community and shared interests. But if you dare to ask a question, there are certain members (not pointing fingers) who get all uppity and ask you if your google is broken.
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Old 03-31-23, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
But if you dare to ask a question....
Not all questions are of equal substance and that accounts for differences in response. You have questions legitimately seeking info and you have "questions" where it's obvious the primary goal is seeking attention.
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Originally Posted by shelbyfv
Not all questions are of equal substance and that accounts for differences in response. You have questions legitimately seeking info and you have "questions" where it's obvious the primary goal is seeking attention.
I'm waiting for "Is it okay to keep riding this broken frame?", by L*rry S*ll*rz
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Old 03-31-23, 01:08 PM
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Not all questions are of equal substance and that accounts for differences in response. You have questions legitimately seeking info and you have "questions" where it's obvious the primary goal is seeking attention.
Fair enough, but who is the arbiter of legitimate questions?
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
Fair enough, but who is the arbiter of legitimate questions?
now that's a sustainable question.
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I figure each forum member can decide that for himself, don't you?
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Originally Posted by Jughed
I had a VW rabbit with no power steering, manual transmission, drum brakes that may have been mechanical, 40+/-HP, no airbags, no AC - it worked just fine. Do all of the upgrades to modern cars make a difference?

/sarcasm/ - /not sarcasm/
I had a 67 Mustang, no power steering, non power drum brakes, 4 speed with heavy clutch springs, no a/c. When I advertised it for sale a woman called and said she wanted to buy it for her 16 year old daughter. I tried to tell her it wouldn't be good for a 16 y.o. girl but she pressed on. She insisted on knowing how many miles it had on it. I explained that I had assembled the car from parts so it didn't matter what the odometer said. That freaked her out.
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  • Steel bikes are best.
  • Motorex 2000 is the best bike grease.
  • Waxing a chain out west is best but oil is best in the east.
  • Leather Brooks saddles are the most comfortable saddles, period.
  • And last but not least, and I agree with a previous post, "Are carbon bikes safe?"

That should give the General Cycling a jolt....hahaha...
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
One thing I'll say about this forum is that I have never seen so many posts arguing about arguing in any other place.
This place is tame compared to some car forums.
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
Fair enough, but who is the arbiter of legitimate questions?
The community.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I'm waiting for "Is it okay to keep riding this broken frame?", by L*rry S*ll*rz
On the first page will be someone telling us that broken frames are better than non-broken frames.
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Originally Posted by Eric F
The community.
Before we proceed, any questions?
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On the first page will be someone telling us that broken frames are better than non-broken frames.
... because they provide a better workout?
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