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06-11-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,050
Posted By Riis

Here's a random parallel of mine: it's like...

Here's a random parallel of mine: it's like learning to drive a manual car. The first day is truly frustrating and you think you'll never get it, but after a few days it really becomes almost second...
03-12-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,454
Posted By Riis

I disagree. Among my group of friends, our...

I disagree. Among my group of friends, our inseams are all over the place. Mine is just about a 32", my friend who is an inch taller than me has a 30.5", another friend who is 2 inches shorter than...
11-29-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

I don't even think we're speaking the same...

I don't even think we're speaking the same language here.

Cheers closetbiker, and good luck. :thumb:
11-29-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Agreed, which is a shame because if you had...

Agreed, which is a shame because if you had bothered to actually read my posts, I think you'd realize that I wouldn't contradict this assertion.
11-29-08, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

closetbiker... thanks for proving that you...

closetbiker... thanks for proving that you haven't read a word of my posts!

That 'page', as you call it, is a link to part of the exact same report trombone and I have been debating in the past...
11-29-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Please scroll above for the person who thinks...

Please scroll above for the person who thinks that helmets make you more likely to contact the ground, which result in greater rates and degrees of head injuries, etc. etc. You know, the bunk physics...
11-28-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Perhaps that's how you define it but anti-helmet...

Perhaps that's how you define it but anti-helmet advocates, in my opinion, are those who advocate against wearing helmets because they're inherently useless or even dangerous somehow. Really, I wish...
11-28-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Well, I'm surprised to see you commenting on the...

Well, I'm surprised to see you commenting on the quality of one's arguments when, quite frankly, you've presented none (coherently, at least). In fact, you haven't even bothered to read my posts...
11-28-08, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Please refer to my post above that shows the...

Please refer to my post above that shows the 'quality' of argumentation presented by cyclehelmets.org and other anti-helmet advocates.
Unless of course, 'quality' refers to selectively looking at...
11-28-08, 09:15 AM
11-28-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 981
Posted By Riis

Haha, as a Dane, I concur!! :roflmao2: (just...

Haha, as a Dane, I concur!! :roflmao2:

(just kidding!)
11-28-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Sorry, I can't help but make ONE more point and...

Sorry, I can't help but make ONE more point and then I'll banish myself, I promise.

A telling sign of the bias on cyclehelmets.org and that their page on helmet effectiveness is a token attempt...
11-28-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

How does that even make sense? So...

How does that even make sense? So cyclehelmets.org puts up some readily available data showing the health benefits of cycling (which I'd agree with 100%), which has really nothing to do with the...
11-28-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

There is another point I'd like to make. I'm...

There is another point I'd like to make. I'm positively against helmet legislation. I do believe it's a free choice people should make themselves, so I'm firmly in the camp that says helmet wearing...
11-28-08, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Fine, I stand corrected - the data is there for...

Fine, I stand corrected - the data is there for you to find if you really want to read it. Unfortunately, you have to get through the ridiculous graph and sensationalist headlines on the main page...
11-27-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

This has turned into an impromptu physics lesson....

This has turned into an impromptu physics lesson.

You're missing a crucial factor here: acceleration (and deceleration)

In your example, the brick is still accelerating as it hits the ground...
11-26-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

I found my own answer - you've borrowed that...

I found my own answer - you've borrowed that lottery ticket metaphor from Mayer Hillman (or wikipedia). Nice.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure it makes much sense in the real world - the drawing of...
11-26-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Sorry, but I really don't follow your equating of...

Sorry, but I really don't follow your equating of a lottery winner with a doctor - could you explain that more clearly?

Also, what does the fact that the majority of head injuries happen to...
11-26-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Well first of all, that 'stranger' is the same...

Well first of all, that 'stranger' is the same person who managed to save my father's life and has had years of medical training which (I'll go out on a limb) neither you, nor I, have. I'm sure...
11-25-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,982
Posted By Riis

Long story (somewhat) short - I was precisely one...

Long story (somewhat) short - I was precisely one of those guys who hated helmets and I would've agreed with the statement that they "cramp my style", 100%. I made all the routine excuses, like...
11-25-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By Riis

Actually I checked more carefully and sure...

Actually I checked more carefully and sure enough, there was a hairline crack that was difficult to spot. Lesson learned.

I just got back from the doctor's and they said it could've been way worse...
11-25-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By Riis

Wiped out - should I replace my helmet?

So I wiped out this morning - my fault, I tried to get onto the sidewalk from a driveway going diagonally and I did it way too fast (the roads were a bit slick). The bike slipped out from under me...
11-19-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,169
Posted By Riis

I love these threads. I hope this turns into an...

I love these threads. I hope this turns into an 8-pager.

Where's that popcorn emoticon?
11-07-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By Riis

http status:five hundred hearts broken, minds...

http status:five
hundred hearts
broken, minds silent
11-05-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Riis

Never been there but the people at Braun's seem...

Never been there but the people at Braun's seem nice over the phone.
11-03-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By Riis

I should probably report back on my search and...

I should probably report back on my search and what I've found:

MEC is a nice place for some cheaper tools, but to be honest, I really like the quality of Park. You can pretty much get anything...
11-03-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By Riis

The Brooks guy on toronto's craigslist. He's...

The Brooks guy on toronto's craigslist. He's pretty famous but I'm not sure if he has any left. They were going for crazy prices!

I would've got one myself but I'm not really a Brooks kinda guy.
10-12-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Riis

I plan on finding a used extra elite rim that'll...

I plan on finding a used extra elite rim that'll match but I just wanted something for the time being so I could take the bike out occasionally.

And yeah, 20 inch tires are a bit scary on the...
10-12-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Riis

I know :) I thought that perhaps the...

I know :)

I thought that perhaps the measurements didn't exactly reflect the metric and empirical naming standards for tires since there seems to be nothing under a 1" width for 27 inch tires,...
10-12-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Riis

I think Panaracer still makes them - I'm hoping I...

I think Panaracer still makes them - I'm hoping I can find them somewhere nearby.

Sorry, another question - I realize that 27 x 1 would still be 'taller', so if I were to try to swap out the rear...
10-12-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Riis

700c x 20 tire = 27" x ?

Before I start, please know that I do realize a 700c doesn't equal a 27" tire exactly (622 vs 630) I'm more concerned about the width here.

So I recently found a bianchi trofeo with 700c ambrosio...
09-26-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,141
Posted By Riis

I don't ride fixed but I want to so that I can be...

I don't ride fixed but I want to so that I can be cool like everyone here.

But seriously, I can almost feel what everyone is talking about when they say that there's a more direct connection to...
09-26-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,678,000
Posted By Riis

A lil De Stijl flava for sho

A lil De Stijl flava for sho
09-22-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By Riis

Anyone?

Anyone?
09-20-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By Riis

I have, and the majority are certainly willing to...

I have, and the majority are certainly willing to order any items I need but it's always nice to be able to see them in person. I've just been a little surprised no lbs I've been to keeps a steady...
09-20-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By Riis

Where to buy Park Tools in Toronto?

I've done a few searches for this and it's driving me crazy - I've gone to a few locations in Toronto - Bikes on Wheels, Curbside, Cyclepath Danforth, Bike Depot, and Bayview Cycle, and every...
09-18-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,910
Posted By Riis

Thanks Milton, I get it now

Thanks Milton, I get it now
09-18-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

^^ Perfect, that's exactly the kind of info I...

^^
Perfect, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. The bike is safely tucked away at my parents' place for now since I have to move in about a week's time but I've added you to my...
09-17-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

I agree - I just took off the chain and the bb...

I agree - I just took off the chain and the bb isn't so bad after all - also, a lot of what appears to be corrosion on the headset, stays and head tube is simply gunk. I think restoring it is a no...
09-17-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

Thanks for the tips! Could you tell me what the...

Thanks for the tips! Could you tell me what the relationship of the seat post diameter to the frame level is? (i.e., larger is lower?)

Yep, the stem is probably three quarters of an inch above...
09-17-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

Not sure why the celeste paint got all neon on me...

Not sure why the celeste paint got all neon on me in those pics - only the first pic has the right hue.

Anyways, all the help so far has been much appreciated, BF certainly has some encyclopedic...
09-17-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

Some more distinguishing features: ...

Some more distinguishing features:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2645/img2347qi8.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3786/img2356oe9.jpg
...
09-17-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

^^ That's the exact same head badge - although...

^^
That's the exact same head badge - although I can't find the bars on the crown of the forks that you mentioned.

As promised some pics (sorry, she's in rough shape and I haven't managed to tear...
09-17-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,435
Posted By Riis

Yet another Celeste Bianchi needs identifying - fake raised headbadge?

So I picked this up via CL yesterday. Seller claims it's an early 80s Piaggio-era 12 speed Bianchi, with a lugged steel frame made in Italy. There's definitely a 'made in Italy' sticker at the bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,138
Posted By Riis

Kinda late here but I'm sure in a few decades,...

Kinda late here but I'm sure in a few decades, the "Made in China" stigma will have worn off. Really, it's only been around since the 80s when the Chinese market really opened itself up to foreign...
09-15-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,120
Posted By Riis

I'm going to climb out of my lurking hole just to...

I'm going to climb out of my lurking hole just to state that this is one of the best posts evar.

carry on.
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