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FatBottomBass'n
04-04-03, 12:04 PM
I found this on NY Times. This soldier is in Nasiriya (after the battle of course). When this soldier gets back to the states, maybe he can join our ranks. Thank God this war is almost over.

Are those clipless pedals? j/k

RainmanP
04-04-03, 12:32 PM
Glad to see he is wearing a helmet. :D
FatBottomBass'n
04-04-03, 12:42 PM
It must be mandatory over there.;)

RainmanP
04-04-03, 12:56 PM
Yeah, but over there you definitely don't want your helmet "ventilated".
khuon
04-04-03, 01:01 PM
I have to admit, that's a very odd looking bike. Interesting location/position for the bar-ends and are those sidepull caliper brakes? Also, I wonder what that rod is that extends upwards from the right side of the front hub to the headset.
ChipRGW
04-04-03, 01:07 PM
I was wondering about that myself.
Maybe it's a "local" bike this guy picked up on the road?
FatBottomBass'n
04-04-03, 01:40 PM
Here is a picture of a "local." He's definitely not in Kansas anymore.
greg360
04-04-03, 02:09 PM
Originally posted by FatBottomBass'n
Here is a picture of a "local." He's definitely not in Kansas anymore. Jeez ya leave yer car by the road for just one minute and when ya get back it's not just up on blocks and stripped... :eek:
That pix was taken on the Jersey Turnpike, no?
closetbiker
04-04-03, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by FatBottomBass'n
Here is a picture of a "local." He's definitely not in Kansas anymore.

Kind of looks like Flint.
SipperPhoto
04-04-03, 06:14 PM
ya think that first guy is commuting to work ? Probably has more to worry about than potholes...

Jeff
Bobatin
04-04-03, 08:30 PM
Jeez ya leave yer car by the road for just one minute and when ya get back it's not just up on blocks and stripped...
Just like I-95 going through New York city.
khuon
04-04-03, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by FatBottomBass'n
Here is a picture of a "local." He's definitely not in Kansas anymore.

This kinda looks like I-94 through Gary, IN. :D
oxologic
04-05-03, 12:07 AM
Originally posted by khuon
Also, I wonder what that rod is that extends upwards from the right side of the front hub to the headset.

That's the suspension. Really. ;)
orguasch
04-05-03, 04:26 AM
bikes are good means of tranportation be it peacetime or wartime
Grendel
04-05-03, 11:48 AM
I'll bet that he doesn't get hassled by motorists... :D
nebill
04-05-03, 04:27 PM
While watching the news of the little military joyride thru Baghdad, I noticed on the rear of an M-1 what appeared to be the wheel of a bicycle! Hmmm, wonder if that is an option on that model of tank, or if it is an add-on?