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Posted By siddartha

Yep, I asked for it. This is why religion and...

Yep, I asked for it. This is why religion and politics should be off limits.

Forum: Commuting

01-10-12, 05:29 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,752

Posted By siddartha

So this is a religion. How can I fight with a...

So this is a religion. How can I fight with a creed? But I'll try the unthinkable.

In a harrypotterish land where resources are readily available, yet people are ready to pay for somebody's work,...

Forum: Commuting

01-09-12, 03:45 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,752

Posted By siddartha

To retune my question: what would you advice on...

To retune my question: what would you advice on the side of the link between the trailer and the bike? I would need something that least affects the riding. And only after that sturdyness.

Forum: Commuting

01-09-12, 11:31 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,752

Posted By siddartha

I don't buy into this mass production religion...

I don't buy into this mass production religion and the holy profit. I'm quite sure people get exploited the same for a bike troller as for a hand troller. Hopefully the materials going into the bike...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-08-12, 04:17 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

Speaking of which, see...

Speaking of which, see https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Quadracycle7082A.jpg a picture in Wikipedia that shows a secured quadcycle, something more expensive than almost any bike,...

Forum: Commuting

01-08-12, 03:59 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,752

Posted By siddartha

tsl: wonderful link. But still, why are they so...

tsl: wonderful link. But still, why are they so expensive? Bike-Hod (http://www.bikehod.com/bike-hod/shopping.html) seems to be the exact thing I was looking for. The larger ones are even nicer, but...

Forum: Commuting

01-07-12, 06:35 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,752

Posted By siddartha

Help me find a propper shopping trolley

Guys, I already learned a lot in the few days I've been around this forum. And I come back to ask for more help. Right now I'm 800m away from the supermarket and a regular trolley...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-05-12, 07:14 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

Sorry. The link did not work. This should be it...

Sorry. The link did not work. This should be it (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=300586902602).

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-05-12, 07:12 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

I was thinking of a more complicated thing like...

I was thinking of a more complicated thing like this one: http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=300586902602 and I was pondering about the ease of losing that particular bit and be...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 07:08 PM

Replies: 10

An alternative to the quick wheel release. Or I'd better stick with the classic?

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Posted By siddartha

I sincerely thought of the cable as being the...

I sincerely thought of the cable as being the lazy man's solution. As I am lazy it sounded as a wonderful idea. But going on Youtube and watching the wonders of skilled hands I thought to myself...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

01-05-12, 06:20 PM

Replies: 198

Some lock advice from a locksmith

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Posted By siddartha

crawdaddio: thank you for your posts.

crawdaddio: thank you for your posts.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 03:25 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

So the conclusion of this thread for now is that...

So the conclusion of this thread for now is that I do have to read a lot over at Sheldon's site, God bless him! Maybe it was annoying for you to read all about a newcommer again. But for me it was...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 03:18 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

Oh, but for that I got myself a bike computer....

Oh, but for that I got myself a bike computer. Just joking. I jotted down that piece of information and I plan to go back to it once I figgure out what's the fuss with the ratios with the help of...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 08:54 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

That's why someone needs an intimate knowledge or...

That's why someone needs an intimate knowledge or bring one who has such a precious commodity. The stove usually getts installed by a trained technician. The fridge or washing machine (in my...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-05-12, 08:37 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

Yes, but as a matter of confort, I would like to...

Yes, but as a matter of confort, I would like to invest more in security instead of a more expensive bike. The reason is like this: I am going to move to a smaller village which does not have more...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 08:13 AM

Replies: 10

An alternative to the quick wheel release. Or I'd better stick with the classic?

Views: 1,260

Posted By siddartha

An alternative to the quick wheel release. Or I'd better stick with the classic?

My bike has been built by the dealer with quick release levers for both wheels and seat. Now, the main reason to get this bike was to increase my action range, including doing the groceries. I got an...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 07:54 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

That's an excellent advice! I am going to follow...

That's an excellent advice! I am going to follow it some time soon. Right now I am trying to minimise the volume of things I am going to move from one place to another. The thing is both English and...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-05-12, 05:40 AM

Replies: 21

Advice needed on new commuter hybrid bike!

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Posted By siddartha

The question is natual, yet, I remind the...

The question is natual, yet, I remind the original poster that one should never talk legal or financial aspects online, especially when all sorts of investigators are using the net to gather...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-05-12, 04:59 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

But I don't live in the States. Worse: for me...

But I don't live in the States. Worse: for me it's an investment. Safety and hopefully I am going to migrate the locks to the next bike when this breaks down. I asked about the frame lock as an...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-12, 03:29 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

Hehehe. The man came up with rephrase: best to...

Hehehe. The man came up with rephrase: best to least best. I find that very funny.

Another silly question: does it have to do anything more than moving the chain from one sprocket to another?...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-12, 03:46 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

Wow! I wasn't aware the list can be so long. So:...

Wow! I wasn't aware the list can be so long. So: why is there a difference between MTB and Road, in terms of derailleur? From what I know road means a lighter bike going for the speed. And MTB...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

01-04-12, 11:17 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 4,794

Posted By siddartha

So nobody is using them? Weird.

So nobody is using them? Weird.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-12, 11:14 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 40,362

Posted By siddartha

shimano alivio sora deore and other

Hello guys,

I would not call this a problem. It's more rather like a dilemma. I got my first bike in 21 years. The previous was a gift. This was also already made. So I'm trying real hard to...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

12-23-11, 08:02 PM

Replies: 11