Hi I'm Rich
02-23-05, 04:21 PM
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Hi I'm Rich
I'm Rich, 52, I have a 'bent (Rans Rocket) and a folder (Montague CX). I've also ordered another folder, a Dahon Helios SL.
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
02-23-05, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BentandFolded
I'm Rich, 52, I have a 'bent (Rans Rocket) and a folder (Montague CX). I've also ordered another folder, a Dahon Helios SL.
Just kidding. Welcome to the Forums
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Damnit Raiyn, you beat me to it! 
WELCOME TO THE BIKE FORUMS!
WELCOME TO THE BIKE FORUMS!
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02-23-05, 10:50 PM
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I thought that was a pick-up line. Anyone hear what Hugh Hefner's best pick-up line is? "Hi, I'm Hugh Hefner". If I were you (hmmm, then I couldn't be me) I'd have a shirt made up that says "It's Good To Be Rich". I hope that trumps Raiyn. Welcome to the forum. I'd tell ya to get bent, but it's too late for that too.
02-24-05, 10:10 AM
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If that's Hugh's best pick up line, then the chicks he gets probably don't have much between the ears. But then again, it's not about what's between the ears, huh?
I got beat to the punch too. I was going to ask for something expensive, but I'll just say welcome to the forums!
Koffee
I got beat to the punch too. I was going to ask for something expensive, but I'll just say welcome to the forums!
Koffee
02-24-05, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
If that's Hugh's best pick up line, then the chicks he gets probably don't have much between the ears. But then again, it's not about what's between the ears, huh?
I got beat to the punch too. I was going to ask for something expensive, but I'll just say welcome to the forums!
Koffee
I got beat to the punch too. I was going to ask for something expensive, but I'll just say welcome to the forums!
Koffee
If I were really rich, not in name only, I'd 1st upgrade my own "fleet". A Lightspeed, Bacchetta Aero, and Ti-Rush maybe? If I hadn't blown all the money on that there might be some left over for Raiyn's grant.
Thanks, all for the welcomes.
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Welcome to the forums. Nice to see another RANS fan. Actually the Rocket was one of the bikes under consideration before I got my Tailwind.
02-25-05, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bnet1
Welcome to the forums. Nice to see another RANS fan. Actually the Rocket was one of the bikes under consideration before I got my Tailwind.
. I wouldn't want to try that on an upright. The Tailwind's a cool bike. I could have gone either way with my choice.
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Originally Posted by BentandFolded
I'm Rich, 52, I have a 'bent (Rans Rocket) and a folder (Montague CX). I've also ordered another folder, a Dahon Helios SL.
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
02-28-05, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BentandFolded
I'm Rich, 52, I have a 'bent (Rans Rocket) and a folder (Montague CX). I've also ordered another folder, a Dahon Helios SL.
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
02-28-05, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BentandFolded
I'm Rich, 52, I have a 'bent (Rans Rocket) and a folder (Montague CX). I've also ordered another folder, a Dahon Helios SL.
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
I alternate between the 'bent and the Montague every other day, usually easy cruising on the Rocket, "hard day" on the Montague, which I use on the road and non-technical off-road. The Montague's a nice sturdy bike but it's a bit heavy and slow (fat tires) and doesn't fold too compactly for use on transit. The Dahon is for going faster, road only, and for taking on transit (our local light rail in San Jose, CA). I have been known to go faster on the Rocket on club rides, and I've even used it in time trials.
Some days I also ride the Montague to town where I meet my wife and bum a ride home with her, so it's good to be able to pitch it in the trunk. You have to take the front wheel off the Montague to do this, so it'll be easier when I get the dahon
02-28-05, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chicharron
I'm Rich from Kansas City. But I ride a Fuji hybrid 21 speed. That's all.
02-28-05, 09:15 PM
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No need to explain. I have the tandem for the wife and me, The Cannondale XC race bike, the flyweight XC bike, the custom FS, and now a 24" BMX. What woman wouldn't be happy knowing her partner is in the shed tinkering instead of at the pub?
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
No need to explain. I have the tandem for the wife and me, The Cannondale XC race bike, the flyweight XC bike, the custom FS, and now a 24" BMX. What woman wouldn't be happy knowing her partner is in the shed tinkering instead of at the pub?
Wow a tandem MTB that must be fun.
