I set my rear wheel on fire
09-29-08, 10:21 AM
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I suppose, ya'all expect me to answer this post?--- well, I won't cause the Top dogs at BF
think I am too "in your face"--- WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE ON.........................?
think I am too "in your face"--- WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE ON.........................?
09-29-08, 10:38 AM
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The reason I don't have a kickstand, and will not get one isn't because they aren't useful -- there are plenty of times when I could have used one and wished I had one. The problem is that they facilitate what I consider to be a big mistake -- either not locking or free-locking my bike.
Now, since I don't have a kickstand, whenever I'm tempted to leave my bike somewhere convenient, I instead either keep the bike with me or lock it to something solid. As countless folks have learned the hard way, if you see someone grabbing your bike, they've still got your bike.
Now, since I don't have a kickstand, whenever I'm tempted to leave my bike somewhere convenient, I instead either keep the bike with me or lock it to something solid. As countless folks have learned the hard way, if you see someone grabbing your bike, they've still got your bike.
09-29-08, 10:55 AM
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I wouldn't trust anyone who uses burning as their method for dork disc removal to adjust a derailleur properly. Therefore, the person who did it, probably needs a dork disc.
Ironic???
I also like the visual that an earlier post brought to mind, lighting the dork disc on fire then riding the bike to keep the wheel cool. I could just imagine that scene...
Ironic???
I also like the visual that an earlier post brought to mind, lighting the dork disc on fire then riding the bike to keep the wheel cool. I could just imagine that scene...
09-29-08, 11:47 AM
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In some countrys its the law to have reflectors and a bell fitted. Maybe even chain guards and mudguards.
I like dork discs er spoke guards. I like old Raleighs. They often had nice Alloy ones.
I have seen spoke guards that are a large disc that only covers the spokes at the edge of the big cog. Not right down to the hubflange where the chain will chew the spokes
I also like side stands. Those old Raleighs have them welded onto the frame.
If your using a bike for light leisure riding. These accesories help in making the bike ride more enjoyable.
I like dork discs er spoke guards. I like old Raleighs. They often had nice Alloy ones.
I have seen spoke guards that are a large disc that only covers the spokes at the edge of the big cog. Not right down to the hubflange where the chain will chew the spokes
I also like side stands. Those old Raleighs have them welded onto the frame.
If your using a bike for light leisure riding. These accesories help in making the bike ride more enjoyable.
09-29-08, 12:18 PM
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Funny stuff. I have a 15 year old Trek 850 that still has the original "dork disk", and it has developed a really cool patina with age. I bet my dork disk is older than your dork disk!
Have you considered modifying a Frisbee into a giant dork disk? Just think of how much advertising you cram onto that thing. I guarantee it would turn heads.
I liked the term "dork disk" so much, I submitted it to the urban dictionary.
Cool site....https://www.urbandictionary.com/
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Have you considered modifying a Frisbee into a giant dork disk? Just think of how much advertising you cram onto that thing. I guarantee it would turn heads.
I liked the term "dork disk" so much, I submitted it to the urban dictionary.
Cool site....https://www.urbandictionary.com/
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When one gets aroused and off by bike parts
09-29-08, 12:24 PM
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I think there may be a market for spoke protectors that are made of titamium or carbon fiber.
There should be some with dimples, and huge logos from Zipp, Campagnolo and others, and they would suddenly become cool. Put a huge Zipp logo on them, and a significant proportion of the populace would suddenly be asking how to replace damaged decals instead of how to remove them.
They should also become big enough to start to provide some aero benefit so they are embraced by the tri racers and wannabes...
There should be some with dimples, and huge logos from Zipp, Campagnolo and others, and they would suddenly become cool. Put a huge Zipp logo on them, and a significant proportion of the populace would suddenly be asking how to replace damaged decals instead of how to remove them.
They should also become big enough to start to provide some aero benefit so they are embraced by the tri racers and wannabes...
10-17-08, 02:54 PM
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But C4 is the proper way to deal with gatorskins, and my dentist uses it for root canal work. I have half a mind to argue with him...
10-17-08, 04:51 PM
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Shucks, that's not how you set a bike on fire. THIS is how you set a bike on fire: https://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=MdrQW64tFzg
10-17-08, 07:35 PM
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That reminds me of some fenders that I saw with Dura-Ace stickers on them. Personally, I thought the 105s would've worked just fine.
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There are some threads that need a bump. Craziest I've seen here in a little while.
07-18-14, 06:21 PM
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Bad timing, should have done (or waited) until April 1st.
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07-18-14, 09:40 PM
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Memories. Wonder if someone can dig up the load bearing decal thread from the mountain bike sub forum?
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07-18-14, 09:51 PM
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I set my rear wheel on fire every time I ride, if you know what I'm sayin'.
Flames on the street, baby. Get out tha way.
Ohhhh yeah.
Flames on the street, baby. Get out tha way.
Ohhhh yeah.
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Oh- opposable thumbs, then.
Still, bears on bicycles- not so good.
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07-19-14, 12:16 PM
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You had bear hands when you were a kid? Did you have a pet bear? Or did you borrow some hapless bear's hands? Or are you a bear?
The dork disc on my old Windsor is steel, not plastic. I'm pretty sure the liquid nitogen trick wouldn't work. I guess I'd need a pretty hot flame to burn it off. Would acetylene work? I guess I'd need to keep the wheel turrning while I burn it with the torch.
The dork disc on my old Windsor is steel, not plastic. I'm pretty sure the liquid nitogen trick wouldn't work. I guess I'd need a pretty hot flame to burn it off. Would acetylene work? I guess I'd need to keep the wheel turrning while I burn it with the torch.
I love thinking outside the box, and I'm all for a solution that's outside the bounds of the conventional,but I could sit and think about ways to remove a pie plate for DAYS and never think "OOH, I COULD LIGHT IT ON FIRE!" I don't think the op is joking, but I do suspect he may be the missing link.
07-19-14, 12:20 PM
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I've never managed to work up any important amount of engagement regarding spoke protectors either way. I've never removed one for the explicit purpose of removing it, if it wasn't fracturing and falling apart due to age anyhow. OTOH I've never replaced one that was fractured either.
But setting one on fire while in situ, that was rich.
But setting one on fire while in situ, that was rich.
07-19-14, 12:43 PM
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