Classic & Vintage - Bike Forum Avatars !

When you post, we all see them but some are decidedly strange, weird or wonderous so with that in mind tell us -----What is it and why did you pick it to use ? I,ll start, mine is "Secret Squirell" , the reason being me and some "mates" like to go for a beer or 3 on a friday nite so we started the "Secret Squirell" club, (Do I need to say anymore fella,s ?) so now you know, Your turn ! cheers NED !:D

<-- Helmet. I've survived being struck by a motorvehicle twice now. This most rescent incident, when I opened my eyes and I saw the my head heading for the pavement, I swear to God the very first thing that went through my mind was "and this is why those idiots need to wear helmets!" I was referring to the countless I see everyday riding around the Portland Metro Area w/o them.

4 fractured bones, a torn up leg...I'm cycling vicariously through y'all here on BF until the docs and physical therapy releases me :D

I was doing a Reynolds 3 tubes decal graphic in French and got bored. So I did one in Russian. Now I am thinking about doing one in Chinese too.

When you post, we all see them but some are decidedly strange, weird or wonderous so with that in mind tell us -----What is it and why did you pick it to use ? I,ll start, mine is "Secret Squirell" , the reason being me and some "mates" like to go for a beer or 3 on a friday nite so we started the "Secret Squirell" club, (Do I need to say anymore fella,s ?) so now you know, Your turn ! cheers NED !:D

My dog Rascal is my Avatar. He's a 4 year old Aussie and the smartest dog I've ever owned.

Daffy Duck - to try to slow down Operator's verbal slings & arrows. I mean, how can you argue with Daffy Duck, right? So it provides a warning shot of the words that will follow unless....chill....chill....(down Fido - down).

You asked! So that was my initial motivation. It has expanded to include a plethora of occasions encountered on an internet forum. Having been a super-moderator up the line, dealing with over a million people from the whole world, I've rather learned what is possible. I'm sure any of the local mods could tell you some good war-stories from the trenches! :eek: :D

It is a caractature of Cino Cinelli taken from "Guerin Sportivo" dated 25.04.39, just prior to the Giro d'Italia.

Mine came about after a BF'er ( sorry can't remember who) that found a Tommasini that had various part ground off it and his name painted on it, Drew. The thread was something like "I hate Drew more then words can say". So the that turned into the now famous "Drewed bike" as in "That bike was Drewed up!"
So being a retro grouch and not wanting any more bikes being "Drewed", I found this pic of Drew Carey and used it for my avatar. I did have one guy awhile back take my avatar as a personal insult to Cleveland, LOL. For the record I don't hate Drew Carey or Cleveland, just people who hack up great bikes.

Don't be a Drew
Mutt

Mine is an alter ego of myself from a comic I've been drawing since highschool.
Gene is an incredibly violent, incredibly vulgar person with a plethora of guns, swords, and explosives that he never hesitates to whip out and use. I mainly created him that way because he was a good outlet for my pent up (since depleted) aggression. He's been used in three different series of comics amongst my friends. Mine: The Unnecessary Force; My friend Brians: The Oblivion Archives (same canon as The UF) and Bladen Force. Gene is only a minor character in The Oblivion Archives, but a main character in The UF and Bladen Force.
-Gene-

Just posted my photo. That's all. Can't help it if some other guy looks like me. :innocent:

I only started using one recently. NYC subway stations often have art projects, and many of those are tile murals built into the ceramic tile walls. One of my favorites is the "Broadway Diary" series by Timothy Snell in the 8th St. station on the N/R line. It's street scenes from the NYU area. I "chopped" the circular composition (apologies, Mr Snell) because it uses up a lot of height for a post when I don't have that much to say. I particularly like the one with the dog (Jack Russell?), but it's not bike-related.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3503276460_978081e612.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3503278080_240b39967e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3503278506_cb4a55f769.jpg?v=0

Pompous VC guy from the Pearls comic strip. I tend to change mine up a lot.

Last name is Fischer. My (current) avatar is a fish on a bike. Doesn't take much to connect the dots. Previous to this one I used the Gazelle headbadge as my avatar for a long time. And previous to that I had a barracuda drawing as my avatar.

Mine is Buddy Christ from the movie, "Dogma." Why? It made me laugh. I have gotta a few PM's over the years from folks who say it is their favorite avatar on BikeForums. :)

YouTube - Buddy Christ - Scene from Dogma

My avatar is the label from a local micro brewery, Bell's Oberon. I like the beer and I think the label is cool. It also reflects my sunny outlook on life.

Maybe one day I'll restore a bike and use it as a head badge.

My avatar is a pic of my two kids. They are my two little partners in crime when it comes to cleaning and working on my bikes, They also help me keep their mother clam when I bring in a new bike. I have nothing more special than them two.

My avatar and screen name both have links in my signature.

I'm a musician as well as a bush biker. I tend to use "album" covers that have inspired me to keep a fluid and ever morphing style as a drummer through my career as well as music that inspired me to start playing at ws years old. Generally, I try to stay away from making any statements with my avatar. At times my signature tends to express my point of view on different contemporary societal themes.

A picture of my pug Milo when he was a few weeks old. Incredibly loyal and I couldn't hope for a better canine companion.

Gee, mine is just plain dull.....the top tube/head lug on one of my Paramounts.

Mine is a drawing I made based to the Raleigh Heron from this 80's era commercial another poster linked to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYTh0OmmMTM

I can't seem to locate any of my older avatars, but I've used several different Peugeot Lion variations, invader Zim, and a photo of Theodore Roosevelt.

'Tama' is a Japanese woodblock print, by Shôtei.

http://shotei.com/artists/shotei/tama/tama.htm

I own a copy of this print, and if you ever come to visit me, you will see this in person. My photo makes it look rather creamy yellow, but it is actually a light creamy white colour.

East Hill

Gee, mine is just plain dull.....the top tube/head lug on one of my Paramounts.

Ditto, representing the Prugnat lug camp in this case.

-Kurt

Mine is my bike by a "Slow" sign.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z172/stephenhazelton/MiscBikePhotos/Proc_3572.jpg

I'm a Marx Brothers fan. If you haven't seen The Big Store, you should, just for Groucho's cycling scene.

Mine is a picture of me during a 200k brevet in Cleburne, TX. Nothing special, but I like it.

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/brockd15/Triathlon%20and%20Events/Cleburn%20200k%20Brevet/495207073406_0_BGcropped.jpg

I'm partial to Fuji ... Mine is the fork crown from my Fuji Design Series.

Scott

I'm a huge fan of The Big Lebowski, and practicing Dudest priest. I'm a bit high strung and images like my avatar remind me to chill out.

The fellow is the late, great Joe Strummer. Not a cyclist, but a gifted songwriter from the early British Punk scene evolving into a folk rock/world rhythm musician. He wrote a song called 'Clampdown', in which he's utters the line under the avatar, which pretty much sums up my general attitude.

Mine came from another Bob here on C&V -- "Stronglight". :thumb:

Bob

My dog Moppie, posing with a pair of child size sunglasses...

Just silliness for no particular reason.

Distinctive Insignia of the 506th Infantry Regiment (ABN), descendant of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Served in one as an active duty trooper and the other as a historical re-enactor.
Top

Self-made pirate flag for my character in an online game I play showing a dragon's skull, crossed sabers, and a bat-winged hourglass.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/MarrockV/Misc/jolly-roger.gif

Nothing special - just my high school senior yearbook picture.

Nothing special - just my high school senior yearbook picture.

No show?

I'm a musician as well as a bush biker. I tend to use "album" covers that have inspired me to keep a fluid and ever morphing style as a drummer through my career as well as music that inspired me to start playing at ws years old. Generally, I try to stay away from making any statements with my avatar. At times my signature tends to express my point of view on different contemporary societal themes.

Every time I see your avatar I think of that old black and white vid of "You keep me hangin' on". :thumb: Carmine Appice is just amazing in that.

Found my on here. It looks just like my favorite dumb cat that moved on a while back. Not the smart one the dumb one.

Every time I see your avatar I think of that old black and white vid of "You keep me hangin' on". :thumb: Carmine Appice is just amazing in that.

That's still floating around YouTube, y'know? Carmine and Vinnie are both strong influences to my style.

No explanation needed, represents an earlier time.
The chin thing is from jumping a Sting Ray clone into a pile of leaves.
Leaves piled on top of rocks.

<-- Helmet. I've survived being struck by a motorvehicle twice now. This most rescent incident, when I opened my eyes and I saw the my head heading for the pavement, I swear to God the very first thing that went through my mind was "and this is why those idiots need to wear helmets!" I was referring to the countless I see everyday riding around the Portland Metro Area w/o them.

4 fractured bones, a torn up leg...I'm cycling vicariously through y'all here on BF until the docs and physical therapy releases me :D

I on the other hand have never fallen off my bicycle (At least since I figured out a better way to dismount), nor been hit by a car. But then, I have only been riding for a little more than 55 years (That includes commuting in Detroit, Tampa, and Charlotte). Personally, I think that bicyclist who get hit by cars are pretty much like mice who get stepped on by elephants.

With an interest in C&V plus Cyclocross it just seemed appropriate.

The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, of course.

Neal

headtube graphics

Mine is Amy Sedaris as Jeri Blank. This is the episode that she was using steriods and well, started to look like a greaser of sorts. I also have links in my sig.

Why, Billy Jack, of course. Only the coolest cat ever to grace this earth. You don't like it? Well, know what I am going to do? I am going to take my left foot here and hit you on the left side of your head right there.

jim

Mine is someone whom we all should be grateful to. Guess who's him?

Me at 5 years old. Just because.

<---- I used to work on this.

Now I work

On This:

http://www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2006/Ares%201%20image%201.jpg

Why, Billy Jack, of course. Only the coolest cat ever to grace this earth. You don't like it? Well, know what I am going to do? I am going to take my left foot here and hit you on the left side of your head right there.

jim

Best scene ever.

Mine is someone whom we all should be grateful to. Guess who's him?

Sir Isaac?

<<Mine<<
An old late 70s Normandy high flange rear hub. It was part of a set of hand-me-down wheels from my best friend's Peugeot. I replaced the chromed steel-ridged Rigida rims with a pair of Mavic Modules. And used them for my first bike build. After riding on them for a number of years, I upgraded to Campy and Ambrosio's. A buddy borrowed my rear wheel for what turned out to be a shady reason. (He used it for an insurance claim. His bike supposedly was wrecked in a collision, so he potato-chipped my wheel and used it as his.) I got it returned completely damaged except for the hub which I cut out. 25 years later, I found itamong my belongings and overhauled it and gave it good polishing. I hope to reuse it some day.

One of the nicest vacations I had was an American Road Trip in a Mustang convertible. So it, and my name, just stuck.