Foo - What was the dumbest BF Thread EVER?

You're more than welcome to cite this one of course. But come on weenies, there are so many.

The nominating committee is IN SESSION.

OMG....so many to pick from, but oddly almost all of them were started by MERTON.

God, I miss MERTON. :(

You're more than welcome to cite this one of course.Fine, take all the wind out of my sails. See if I care!

*turns around, crosses his arms, and pouts*

Foo-ified in record time. Damn.

There are so many to choose from...

all the ones that disappear very quickly (thanks mods) with "Free ipod/iphone/stuff" in the title and containing the link www.spywareheresuckers.cn (http://www.spywareheresuckers.cn) (or .com or .net but usually .cn)

Okay - we have to get down to business - I NOMINATE CYPRESS'S QUADS!

I've got one in mind, but I'm not looking to get banned right at the moment.

I've got one in mind, but I'm not looking to get banned right at the moment.

wuss.

Well there is a group in Electric bikes whose squabbles remind me of homeless guys fighting over who gets to wear the tinfoil hat.

wuss.
Was that an insult or your approach to life?

this one;)

by the way Pcad, i rode with a 50 year old today that had your bod and rode 24 mph.. I really thought of you!

Any thread in A&S/Vehicular Cycling.

Punch rockgroin

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=316696

Well there is a group in Electric bikes whose squabbles remind me of homeless guys fighting over who gets to wear the tinfoil hat.


^^^^^^Post of the year

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=136161

I nominate this one: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=180023&highlight=Nathan+Fabian

You will need a few days to get through this one, but it is well worth it. Some of the best PhotoShops from FGSS ever. Plus, it's really dumb!

Natty Fab rules BF.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=136161

This one is the best. I agree. I'm still laughing.

Well there is a group in Electric bikes whose squabbles remind me of homeless guys fighting over who gets to wear the tinfoil hat.Wow, I'd never before noticed that that forum existed.

Electric bikes? *slaps forehead*

Wow, I'd never before noticed that that forum existed.

Electric bikes? *slaps forehead*
It had potential, but now has a distinct "in line at the clinic" atmosphere.

since it created the pop culture phenomenon of "setting output power to 400w", I third slvoid's nomination.

It's a toss up between Merton's "how much sand do I need to soundproof this room" and Slvoid's "I accidently used my GF's sparkly glitter but I like it" threads.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=136161
I can't believe I just spent a half an hour reading through a good chunk of that thread. Man, that's 30 blown minutes I'll never get back. :rolleyes:

This has to be a candidate for the coolest dumb thread I've ever seen in touring! Check it out!

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=148889

Wow, I'd never before noticed that that forum existed.

Electric bikes? *slaps forehead*
It had potential, but now has a distinct "in line at the clinic" atmosphere.
I'm sorry to hear it, Allen, but given the cast of characters, I was afraid that would happen when the forum was created...

But isn't riding an electric bike sort of.........cheating??

I haven't done the slightest bit of research on the subject, but considering the size and weight an electric motor (plus batteries!) would have to be to drive a bicycle with a person on it, the bike would be made so heavy as to be barely usable as a pedal-powered bike anymore, much like the mopeds of old.

We have these (http://cleverchimp.com/products/stokemonkey/) around here on Xtracycles. They're really cool. I talked to the woman in that vid on the web page with the 2 kids at the Pedalpalooza kick-off parade, and she really appreciates the power-assist while stopped at a red on an uphill with the 2 kids, 4 bags of groceries and a mob of cranky motorists behind her. Peace of mind...

There were 5 Xtracycles with Stokemonkeys that I counted at the parade. They were all child & heavy cargo haulers. I can see the point of such usage, myself. Allen's got a pretty sweet e-bike/Xtracycle rig, and it looks like he hauls a great deal of stuff with it.

My wife is interested in a little assist. She would like to ride with me but is a rank beginner. The tandem is great, but she is ready to go solo. We have a VERY nasty hill on the way home - she will probably need something for all her life to do it. In fact so far I am the only person around who can make it up the hill without stopping and in truth, it is never easy.

My feeling is an assist is better than nothing - leave being a purist with the racers. Oops - sorry they believe in winning through better chemistry it seems... ;)

We have these (http://cleverchimp.com/products/stokemonkey/) around here on Xtracycles. They're really cool. I talked to the woman in that vid on the web page with the 2 kids at the Pedalpalooza kick-off parade, and she really appreciates the power-assist while stopped at a red on an uphill with the 2 kids, 4 bags of groceries and a mob of cranky motorists behind her. Peace of mind...

There were 5 Xtracycles with Stokemonkeys that I counted at the parade. They were all child & heavy cargo haulers. I can see the point of such usage, myself. Allen's got a pretty sweet e-bike/Xtracycle rig, and it looks like he hauls a great deal of stuff with it.I suppose if you're pulling a load that heavy anyway, another 15-20 [edit: Oop, 35-50. :eek:] pounds or so isn't going to make that much of a difference. The range is more than I would have guessed, as well, so it looks like one could use it pretty much all of the time, eliminating the need to drag it around by pure pedal power.

The price is steep, but considering the intent is to replace a car, it's probably not too bad. Might even be fun!

Might even be fun!
The Electra Townie set up with an Xtracycle and a Stokemonkey looked like a blast to me. :D

The Electra Townie set up with an Xtracycle and a Stokemonkey looked like a blast to me. :DHeh, nice. Even with the pun!

Surly will supposedly be selling a frame specifically designed for the Xtracycle system starting this fall. Clearance for big, fat tires, disc brake compatibility, can take a suspension fork, all that fun stuff. Should be interesting.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6184/bigdummynk4.jpg
The Big Dummy.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=136161

A classic! :beer:

http://homepage.mac.com/awcg/.Pictures/XtraLite/XL3.jpg (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=288973)
Click image for more

^^^^^^^
That is my heavy hauler/cheeter. I can carry more with it than I can in my Miata by a long stretch.

Yeah, the ebike forum has a tight knit group of myspace rejects that makes it hard to find any real info in there without needing to shower afterwards. Oh well, at least it's there.

Impressive! :beer:

Heh, nice. Even with the pun!

Surly will supposedly be selling a frame specifically designed for the Xtracycle system starting this fall. Clearance for big, fat tires, disc brake compatibility, can take a suspension fork, all that fun stuff. Should be interesting.
It is very interesting. There's a prototype Big Dummy rolling around Portland even as I type. :) I understand they're making the frames so they can be 'Stoked.

I nominate this one: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=180023&highlight=Nathan+Fabian


I second that thread. Best...ever...

Sig test. But I loved it anyway.

I vote for the thread where Merton wondered how to build a sound-proof box in his room so that he could study. Called for lots of lumber an about a thousand pounds of sand or some such. Right around that time, he disappeared, all that sand must've collapsed and smothered him...

Or the thread where he wanted to clean dirt or crud out of a metal sphere or some such? Can't recall the details.